SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) 8 players to watch when Bills OTAs begin on Monday https://www.buffalobills.com/news/8-players-to-watch-when-bills-otas-begin-on-monday Although it sounds slightly pedantic, OTAs represent the first and best simulated football so far in preseason. The collective bargaining agreement allows each team 10 OTA sessions over the next few weeks which lead into mandatory minicamp. In the OTAs, for the first time, teams can run 7-on-7 drills, 9-on-7 drills (run game) and full team 11-on-11 sessions. There are no pads worn, and no contact allowed. One of the 8 LB Matt Milano The Bills are likely to keep a close eye on mobile third-year linebacker Matt Milano in these OTA workouts. His rehab has looked good so far, as he comes back after suffering a fractured and dislocated ankle against the Jets last December. Milano has been participating in the offseason workouts so far and is said to be on schedule to return. Edited May 23, 2019 by ShadyBillsFan 3 2
Forward Progress Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 This is when we get to see our first glimpses of the unknown players, who we haven't seen in an NFL game before. Last year was all about Allen - remember the video with the sound of the ball flying through the air? This year we don't have that one guy that everyone wants to see. Here are my thoughts heading into OTA's Since OTA's are non-contact, our top two rookies (Oliver and Ford) will have a hard time making headlines. Singletary and Christian Wade will be fun to watch. They are both shifty and elusive and should break some plays in the flag football world of OTA's How soon can Allen build chemistry with Brown and Beasley? Can Duke Williams and David Sills V make enough plays to crack the roster or even the practice squad? What are the Offensive line combinations to open camp? There are so many possibilities, it will be nice to see where the coaches start them. One step closer to real football. 7
Aussie Joe Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 Shady will be the most watched player this offseason by the Management as they need to determine whether they are paying him $6 Million this year... 1
Cripple Creek Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 So many more than 8 things to watch for this offseason. Looking forward to the scant details that emerge during OTAs. 3
Buffalophil1948 Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 Its a very important offseason for the coaches to find the right 53. There are going to be a lot of tough decisions since competition is the best we have seen in a long time. Just hope they don't drag out the oline competition till September. 1
Cripple Creek Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Aussie Joe said: Shady will be the most watched player this offseason by the Management as they need to determine whether they are paying him $6 Million this year... I personally am 100% certain he’s getting paid. I think that his on field contributions will be greater this year & his off field locker room contributions are big. 5
Rocky Landing Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) Kind of an arbitrary "eight guys" in this article. Mike Love? Uh, ok. Personally, I would have a slightly different list of guys that I would want "to watch." I am looking forward to seeing how D. Williams performs. But, I'm also interested to see who in the RB room might have the ability to break into the triad of McCoy/Gore/Singletary. I'm very interested to see how Kroft fits in, and how the TE depth chart starts to stack up. Looking forward to see if McKenzie can make a case for himself, or is he supplanted by Roberts/Beasley? What will Christian Wade look like? Who do they look at most at RG? So many things to watch for this time around. Edited May 19, 2019 by Rocky Landing 2
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 19, 2019 Author Posted May 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: Kind of an arbitrary "eight guys" in this article. Mike Love? Uh, ok. Personally, I would have a slightly different list of guys that I would want "to watch." I am looking forward to seeing how D. Williams performs. But, I'm also interested to see who in the RB room might have the ability to break into the triad of McCoy/Gore/Singletary. I'm very interested to see how Kroft fits in, and how the TE depth chart starts to stack up. Looking forward to see if McKenzie can make a case for himself, or is he supplanted by Roberts/Beasley? What will Christian Wade look like? Who do they look at most at RG? So many things to watch for this time around. This is true. Way more than 8. Curious if the Bills FO has offered them hints as who to watch.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 50 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: https://www.buffalobills.com/news/8-players-to-watch-when-bills-otas-begin-on-monday Although it sounds slightly pedantic, OTAs represent the first and best simulated football so far in preseason. The collective bargaining agreement allows each team 10 OTA sessions over the next few weeks which lead into mandatory minicamp. In the OTAs, for the first time, teams can run 7-on-7 drills, 9-on-7 drills (run game) and full team 11-on-11 sessions. There are no pads worn, and no contact allowed. One of the 8 LB Matt Milano The Bills are likely to keep a close eye on mobile third-year linebacker Matt Milano in these OTA workouts. His rehab has looked good so far, as he comes back after suffering a fractured and dislocated ankle against the Jets last December. Milano has been participating in the offseason workouts so far and is said to be on schedule to return. ...certainly need him to come back 100% healthy......his absence was noticeable..... 1
HappyDays Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 I'll mainly be watching Allen and the receivers. It's hard to tell who's performing well in non contact practices but I want to see if Allen is throwing accurately and if receivers are consistently catching the ball. I'm also curious to see what the first offensive line starting alignment looks like. 4
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I'll mainly be watching Allen and the receivers. It's hard to tell who's performing well in non contact practices but I want to see if Allen is throwing accurately and if receivers are consistently catching the ball. I'm also curious to see what the first offensive line starting alignment looks like. ...probably the first priority 'Happy......if we want Allen to be the long term, QB answer, can't have him putting the team on his shoulders weekly...kid will exit the game on a gurney...hope he works on the "touch" throughout camp as in tempering the howitzer when needed.....I think he can do it.....Jordan Palmer is one helluva teacher and Dorsey is a good coaching staff addition IMO....
GunnerBill Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 19 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I'll mainly be watching Allen and the receivers. It's hard to tell who's performing well in non contact practices but I want to see if Allen is throwing accurately and if receivers are consistently catching the ball. I'm also curious to see what the first offensive line starting alignment looks like. Yea the line ups at this stage matter more to me than the plays. 1
HappyDays Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 My prediction for the first starting alignment is: Dawkins - Ducasse - Morse - Long - Ford 1 2
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 ...Duke Williams.....read and posted a quote where McBeane said "the Williams signing diminished the high priority need to draft a WR early on"....stay tuned............
RoyBatty is alive Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) Non-contact going to be difficult to get a reasonable assessment. Watch Allen and his accuracy on timing routes with his new receivers. I will be watching the O Line, O Line combinations and try to get a sense of how coordinated and how well coached the O Line is. As many others, Duke Williams, see if he looks slow. Mike Love, didn't think twice about him they sure showered love comments on the guy. Laugh but I want to see the punting competition. I am a big fan of Cory Bojorquez 24 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...Duke Williams.....read and posted a quote where McBeane said "the Williams signing diminished the high priority need to draft a WR early on"....stay tuned............ Interesting comment. Not sure how much you can read into that. I sure hope they werent planning on him being a #1 WR. Edited May 19, 2019 by RoyBatty is alive
PIZ Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 50 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...Duke Williams.....read and posted a quote where McBeane said "the Williams signing diminished the high priority need to draft a WR early on"....stay tuned............ McBeane meaning McDermott/Beane or McBeane the TBD member?
Mister Defense Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 To me, the players to watch are Duke Williams, McCoy, Yeldon, and Lawson. If Lawson makes similar strides this year the Bills need to sign him to long term contract now--and cut McCoy if he is done.
Logic Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Forward Progress said: What are the Offensive line combinations to open camp? There are so many possibilities, it will be nice to see where the coaches start them. This is pretty much the only thing that will truly be interesting to me. Ty Nsekhe is the wild card. The contract they gave him indicates to me that they may view him as a short term starter. If so, and if it's true they want Ford to start out at RT in hopes of winning that job, does Dawkins get pushed inside to LG?
BuffAlone Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, HappyDays said: My prediction for the first starting alignment is: Dawkins - Ducasse - Morse - Long - Ford Ducasse over Spain/Teller/Feliciano? I can't see that with Bobby Johnson bringing in his own guys. He owes no loyalty to Vlad. Idk about first alignment, but I'm guessing we are looking at Dawkins-Spain-Morse-Long-Ford on opening day. Nsehke our swing Tackle, Teller/Feliciano back up guards. Maybe Waddle makes the cut 1
Logic Posted May 19, 2019 Posted May 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: Ducasse over Spain/Teller/Feliciano? I can't see that with Bobby Johnson bringing in his own guys. He owes no loyalty to Vlad. Idk about first alignment, but I'm guessing we are looking at Dawkins-Spain-Morse-Long-Ford on opening day. Nsehke our swing Tackle, Teller/Feliciano back up guards. Maybe Waddle makes the cut I think he was just saying this will be the FIRST alignment. Beane has shown a history of allowing his tenured players get the first crack at starting reps, even if only for a series or two. It's sort of a gesture of respect and acknowledgement. Along those lines, I might agree with the idea except with Teller in place of Ducasse, since that's who ended last season as the starter at LG. When it's all said and done, my prediction is Dawkins - Teller - Morse - Long - Ford, with Nsekhe as the swing tackle and Feliciano backing up the interior.
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