Bills' 2017 Training Camp Discussion - Week 2

[stevewin]

Caught some of the coverage on Sirius. Some things I can recall

 

Kirwin:

Noted lack of depth. Said wasn't sold on TE2, concern on swing tackle as well. Didn't seem blown away by Bills overall talent - "Bills won't be winning the SB this year", will def need to pick up people after cuts etc.

Raved about Vallejo of all people - said was always in the picture around the ball - fast first step

Said Ragland didnt look 100% to him (McD and Alexander comments about Ragland were also more in the vein of "he's getting there, it's going to take time")

 

Alexander:

Said he worked with Randall Cobb in the offseason to work on his coverage skills in the new scheme

 

There was some thing I missed that they kept bringing up about the team does a thing where different players share their "stories" in front of the team as bonding exercise- that it had strong effect on some players

 

Their final thoughts:

Won't be Rome built in a day, but all phases should be improved with more attention to detail

10 coaches with more than 10 yrs experience - McD should benefit

Like that they had players out on field in live action without coaches (players need to learn to do it on their own)

Weak in depth at safety esp - should be looking for safety now

Didn't seem very optimistic about being a playoff team

Not done building expect more moves to be made

Tyrod is a "leader of men" (Kirwin said reminded him of R Wilson in that respect) - needs to make it happen on the field

[Augie]

I caught that they loved the quality and depth of the DLine. OLine starters are solid but not sure about depth. I missed any talk about RT. I wish I'd heard more, but it was bad timing...

[YoloinOhio]

Caught some of the coverage on Sirius. Some things I can recall

 

Kirwin:

Noted lack of depth. Said wasn't sold on TE2, concern on swing tackle as well. Didn't seem blown away by Bills overall talent - "Bills won't be winning the SB this year", will def need to pick up people after cuts etc.

Raved about Vallejo of all people - said was always in the picture around the ball - fast first step

Said Ragland didnt look 100% to him (McD and Alexander comments about Ragland were also more in the vein of "he's getting there, it's going to take time")

 

Alexander:

Said he worked with Randall Cobb in the offseason to work on his coverage skills in the new scheme

 

There was some thing I missed that they kept bringing up about the team does a thing where different players share their "stories" in front of the team as bonding exercise- that it had strong effect on some players

 

Their final thoughts:

Won't be Rome built in a day, but all phases should be improved with more attention to detail

10 coaches with more than 10 yrs experience - McD should benefit

Like that they had players out on field in live action without coaches (players need to learn to do it on their own)

Weak in depth at safety esp - should be looking for safety now

Didn't seem very optimistic about being a playoff team

Not done building expect more moves to be made

Tyrod is a "leader of men" (Kirwin said reminded him of R Wilson in that respect) - needs to make it happen on the field

the piece about the life stories:

 

@jeremyWGR

TreDavious White says McDermott has one player go before the team each day to tell of his life/story. Says guys really open up.

Could see that it resonates with the #Bills rookie, and that the team-building exercise is one that helps players understand each other.

[26CornerBlitz]

Rod Streater: "They've Been Doing A Great Job" (2:44)

WR Rod Streater talks about the camp grind and credits the play of the Quarterbacks for his ability to make plays.

Watch: Hyde INT, Streater Impressive (1:51)

Bills' Insider Chris Brown highlights practice number six at St. John Fisher College. The play of the day came from Safety Micah Hyde who had a diving interception and Wide Receiver Rod Streater continues his strong week of practice. The two minute drill was on display at the end of practice with the defense gaining a slight edge on the offense.

Incognito: McDermott has changed the culture (2:17)

By NFL Network

NFL Network's Kimberly Jones talks one-on-one with Bills guard Richie Incognito talks about new head coach Sean McDermott, playing with running back LeSean McCoy and expectations for 2017.

 

AFC East players poised for breakout 2017 seasons- Zay Jones (0:46)

By NFL Network

NFL Network's Nate Burleson explains why Bills wide receiver Zay Jones is poised for a breakout 2017 season.

 

Ian Rapoport: "You can win with Tyrod Taylor" (11:10)

NFL Network's National Insider Ian Rapoport joined The John Murphy Show to give his take on this year's Bills team, including his thoughts on QB Tyrod Taylor. He also discussed news and notes from around the league.

 

 

[Augie]

Rome wasn't built in a day.... But at least they made some real progress after 17 years....

The clock has re-started. The Pegulas deserve a chance.

[26CornerBlitz]

Bills Today: Players share life stories to build bond

Bills players open up to bond, Boldin still mulling over his 2017 options and Logan Thomas is making progress at tight end.

 

[eball]

Caught some of the coverage on Sirius. Some things I can recall

 

Kirwin:

Noted lack of depth. Said wasn't sold on TE2, concern on swing tackle as well. Didn't seem blown away by Bills overall talent - "Bills won't be winning the SB this year", will def need to pick up people after cuts etc.

Raved about Vallejo of all people - said was always in the picture around the ball - fast first step

Said Ragland didnt look 100% to him (McD and Alexander comments about Ragland were also more in the vein of "he's getting there, it's going to take time")

 

Alexander:

Said he worked with Randall Cobb in the offseason to work on his coverage skills in the new scheme

 

There was some thing I missed that they kept bringing up about the team does a thing where different players share their "stories" in front of the team as bonding exercise- that it had strong effect on some players

 

Their final thoughts:

Won't be Rome built in a day, but all phases should be improved with more attention to detail

10 coaches with more than 10 yrs experience - McD should benefit

Like that they had players out on field in live action without coaches (players need to learn to do it on their own)

Weak in depth at safety esp - should be looking for safety now

Didn't seem very optimistic about being a playoff team

Not done building expect more moves to be made

Tyrod is a "leader of men" (Kirwin said reminded him of R Wilson in that respect) - needs to make it happen on the field

 

So a team that has hovered around the 7-9/8-8 mark the past four seasons will improve in all phases -- sounds like a playoff competitor to me.

[BillsFan17]

Really wonder how many other top tier QBS are still struggling at this point in their careers at TC.

 

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it takes guys sometime to get their groove back, but the guy has been in the league since 2011.

 

Furthermore, all I hear about is how familiar TT is wirh Dennison from their days in Baltimore.

 

Gets to a point where you realize it's just not going to fully click.

[thebandit27]

Interested to him in action

 

I can't find my pre-draft notes on him unfortunately, but here was my quick-hit thought on him from back in 2016:

 

https://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/184223-2016-draft-d-line-thread/page-24?do=findComment&comment=3927399

[MAJBobby]

Well Live periods tomorrow. They will be tackling to the ground on Friday.

 

Put a red jersey on Shady and Sammy.

[Roundybout]

Well Live periods tomorrow. They will be tackling to the ground on Friday.

 

Put a red jersey on Shady and Sammy.

 

Might rain tomorrow, hope nothing gets cancelled.

[MAJBobby]

 

Might rain tomorrow, hope nothing gets cancelled.

Yeah it is at New Era so they could always go inside

[Roundybout]

Yeah it is at New Era so they could always go inside

 

Crowd can't follow, though, can they?

[MAJBobby]

 

Crowd can't follow, though, can they?

No. I would think as long as not major storms with lightning they will stay outside

[PromoTheRobot]

 

So a team that has hovered around the 7-9/8-8 mark the past four seasons will improve in all phases -- sounds like a playoff competitor to me.

They will improve to 4-12.

[Roundybout]

No. I would think as long as not major storms with lightning they will stay outside

 

thanks!

[eball]

Well Live periods tomorrow. They will be tackling to the ground on Friday.

 

Put a red jersey on Shady and Sammy.

 

That should be something to behold, considering they didn't do it very much last fall.

[BuffaloHokie13]

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Today's 3 play situational drill was 2-pt conversions:

1. Taylor TD to O'Leary

2. Yates INC to Streater

3. Peterman INC to Dez Lewis

[MAJBobby]

Josh Reed (@4JoshReed)

8/3/17, 8:20 AM

#Bills CB Tre White leaves with trainer. Blister in heel pic.twitter.com/m1H1Y0rA36

[26CornerBlitz]

@JoeBuscaglia

Adolphus Washington is back with the 2nd team defense today #Bills