Training Camp - 8/3 - 9:45am

[Bangarang]

1 minute ago, RoyBatty is alive said:

Lets panic NOW after a few days of practice that a rookie is not yet starting at MLB and calling defensive adjustments.

 

Anyone who thought he would slip in magically at MLB this early is,  at best, naïve.

I don’t think anyone, including myself, is panicking. This is merely an initial observation. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

1 hour ago, NewEra said:

They tried him at MLB in the spring.  Guess they didn’t like what they saw/heard.  Maybe next year.  
 

Watching him do the tackle drill back in OTA was embarrassing. He could barely lift up the pad. Everyone else was lifting it easily. He’s weak.

6 hours ago, Bangarang said:

If Dorian Williams is nothing more than a WLB then that pick becomes more of a head scratcher given Milano is signed through 2026.

Seems like a true developmental player. We’ll just have to wait and see how he develops. Things change fast in the NFL. Also he could develop into a sub package LB. Who knows. 
 

[HappyDays]

 

[eball]

1 hour ago, That's No Moon said:

I don't think a Bobby Hart level journeyman and an UDFA are what he meant.

 

Well, since the guy they would be replacing sucks ass, does it matter?

 

[Buffalo716]

6 hours ago, Bangarang said:

If Dorian Williams is nothing more than a WLB then that pick becomes more of a head scratcher given Milano is signed through 2026.

Milano plays SAM in the 43 the last 2 years 

 

If McDermott wants to go heavier he can run Dodson (Mike) Milano (Sam) Williams (Will) and have good speed and still play pass

[Gregg]

From the Buffalo Range message board. They are saying Spencer got hurt today.

 

 

Today, Aug 3rd, Thursday

At the end of of practice, Bills OT Spencer Brown left the field walking with obvious stiffness and accompanied by several trainers. He looked extremely uncomfortable and could not bend over to pick up his helmet. He has a history of back problems.  (Earlier in practice he was actually winning a lot of reps)

Well, McDermott and Beane talked up Spencer Brown as "the guy" this year at RT.   That looks iffy now.

Have to wait and see, but back problems can be reoccurring.   

Our plan was to roll with Spencer Brown.    Our backups are:

Brandon Shell, Age 31.
Ryan Van Demark, 2nd year, UDFA out of Connecticut
Richard Gouraige, rookie UDFA out of Florida
Tommy Doyle, although he may not fully back from his injury

Good thing we drafted Dorian Williams in the 3rd this year, and not a potential RT.   

[Buffalo716]

1 hour ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

Josh's off season has been wild.

 

Broke up with Brit and Dawson. Rebounded with Hailee and Dalton. This dude upgrades like no other.

Yes he has a perfectly fine realationship with Knox and the bills still expect big things given his contract 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

Just now, ScottLaw said:

Yea. It will end up being a bad pick IMO… special teams player with a 3rd round pick… seemed like Beane just really reached for need there like he has a tendency to do with his track record of bad 2nd/3rd round picks. 

Beane immediately said he’s Milano’s backup after drafting him. So no, he didn’t reach for need.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

2 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

I know what he said… it’s a low hanging fruit/questionable use of a 3rd round pick either way… for a GM who is highly values his draft picks, Beane has a tendency to throw them in the trash.

I think a developmental OT or WR would’ve been better than a developmental OLB definitely. Especially after doing the same thing last year. So I agree it’s a terrible use of draft assets. Did the same thing at DE and RB. 
 

 

Edited August 3, 2023 by Buffalo_Stampede

[Solomon Grundy]

5 hours ago, NewEra said:

Maybe we can trade him for Jonathan Taylor straight up!!  🤣 

Or even Breece Hall😎

[Solomon Grundy]

5 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

 

I hope this isn't a serious post 

 

I feel bad for him.  Brandon Shell or Richard Gouriage should start.  It would make sense to have the 2 Gators grow next to each other on the line if he can earn it 

In response to all the trade Diggs chatter before training camp... hence the 👌sign

Edited August 3, 2023 by Solomon Grundy

[NewEra]

8 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

Or even Breece Hall😎

Yeah- that would be an AMAZING trade for us!!!

[Pokebball]

5 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

Yeh but Josh in reality needs to stop throwing to Gabe as much as he does. Gabe is just a JAG with no real redeeming qualities 

If Josh shouldn't throw to Gabe, perhaps Gabe shouldn't be out there?

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

3 minutes ago, Pokebball said:

If Josh shouldn't throw to Gabe, perhaps Gabe shouldn't be out there?

That guy can't be serious

 

[nucci]

5 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

 

I wasn't being serious. I'm just weary that this staff will see his below average blocking skills as a reason not to trust him....and then he won't be on the field as often as he should be considering his talent level 

 

ahhh, ok. Sorry

[Solomon Grundy]

4 hours ago, HappyDays said:

🤞

Sure... when it's time to eat!! 😎

[78thealltimegreat]

10 minutes ago, Pokebball said:

If Josh shouldn't throw to Gabe, perhaps Gabe shouldn't be out there?

Oh I agree 

[That's No Moon]

43 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Well, since the guy they would be replacing sucks ass, does it matter?

 

I'll say it again. If Shell or the other guy are the best RT we have on this team it's going to be a very very long year.

[78thealltimegreat]

9 minutes ago, Pine Barrens Mafia said:

That guy can't be serious

 

With Gabe Davis? Who wants a contract extension and has one of the worst drop percentages in the league I wish they had a different number 2 receiver yes 

[Solomon Grundy]

3 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

That was the Gronk draft…Gronk a Buffalo native was there and the Bills took this guy…painful memory 

Because of Gronk's back issues in college...