‘Absolutely he has a shot – maybe the best of any rookie defensive player. That’s because, as a middle linebacker, he’s going to be put in position to make a ton of plays, which means statistics. Those carry significant weight for voters. Saying he “runs away with it,” though, is a stretch. Denver’s Bradley Chubb could put up big numbers opposite Von Miller. Denzel Ward will be counted on in Cleveland to be the Browns’ No. 1 cornerback. The point is, there will be a lot of competition.’
Archives for August 2018
Sleep pods, float tanks, massage tables — Bills’ $18 million weight room has it all
‘Construction on the project is in the early stages and has a scheduled end date of April 2019 — in time for the team’s offseason conditioning program. Beane and McDermott conducted a top-to-bottom review of the Bills’ facilities upon arriving last year. While they found the current weight room to be functional, Beane said if they were being “nitpicky,” it could use some upgrades.’
For Jim Kelly, Hall of Fame return is a ‘dream week’
‘”I started seeing all the quarterbacks in the room (and thinking), ‘Who wouldn’t want your grandchildren to have a pictures of your dad with 10 of the 12 of the top quarterbacks in the history of the NFL? Or all the running backs?’ ” Kelly said. “I started that, and all of a sudden, now everybody’s starting to do it. I said, ‘I know what I love and I know what I want to give my grandchildren.’ And I also started getting a football signed by everybody, probably eight years ago.’
Hold on, Sean McDermott says there’s no decision made on QB just yet
‘“It was part of the plan from the beginning, part of the routine,” McDermott said. “If you go back and think red zone two days ago, a day in between, then another red zone day. We wanted to make sure Nate (Peterman) and A.J. (McCarron) had time in the red zone (with the 1s). Nate was first (on Tuesday), and if we had stayed with the rotation, it would have been Nate again (Thursday).”’
Brandon Beane: QB plan won’t change until Buffalo Bills play Carolina Panthers
‘”So we’ve rotated AJ and Nate (with the first team offense) and it’s been a very good competition,” said Beane. “It’s been healthy. We really haven’t changed or veered from that plan at this point. We’ll keep it that way. Once the games start, the cream will rise to the top and we’ll start making adjustments between Week 1 and Week 2 (of the preseason).”‘
Bills coach Sean McDermott: ‘The game doesn’t seem too big for Josh Allen’
‘”I like his presence. The game doesn’t seem too big for him, even when, to this point, he’s moved up to the ones,” McDermott said.’
Buffalo Bills training camp day 8: Showing off for home crowd (9 observations)
‘McDermott ran a ton of situational drills like red zone, goal line and special teams.’
7 reasons the Buffalo Bills should sign WR Brandon LaFell
‘One year after selecting LaFell, the Panthers hired Sean McDermott to be their defensive coordinator. Although McDermott never personally coached LaFell, his defense practiced against wide receiver and the Bills’ current head coach knows what LaFell brings to the table.’
Joe B: 7 observations from 2018 Buffalo Bills training camp – Day 8
‘It was fun while it lasted for A.J. McCarron, who received consecutive days with the first-team offense — the first quarterback on the Bills roster to do so through the spring and summer. On Friday, McCarron was back down with the second-team offense, along with head coach Sean McDermott dismissing the notion that there was anything to be taken away from the quarterback getting those two straight days with the top unit.’
2018 Buffalo Bills Training Camp Depth Chart – Day 8
‘And in that practice, there were a handful of veteran players getting rest days which led to a lot of changes around the depth chart.’
Buffalo Bills sports training facility to expand in a big way
‘The Bills say they are trying to address the needs of every player on their roster whether it be adding sleep pods, a yoga studio or massage rooms. The Bills hope that this expansion of the facility will convince players to stay in Buffalo and train at the facility in the offseason.’
Super fan travels over 200 miles to see Buffalo Bills
‘”Playoffs baby and hopefully a Super Bowl win.”‘
Rookies enjoy first experience at New Era
‘”If I could, I’d sit here and sign an autograph for every single person here who wanted one. I don’t know how many people were here today, but I can’t wait until the top rows are filled,” beamed Harrison Phillips after their eighth training camp session.’
Jerry Hughes reveals alter ego on gameday
‘”It’s like the Hulk. I’ve been working to reign him in. I’ve been watching the Infinity Wars, and Avenger movies so I’ve been taking notes from Bruce Banner,” Jerry said. “But, you probably won’t see Gary too often. I’ve worked to cage in that beast.”‘
Handling the Josh Allen fastball
‘”Definitely gotta be ready for it,” veteran pass catching running back Travaris Cadet said. “Sometimes, you just gotta get your head around quicker. Sometimes, you got to anticipate a throw before you come out to break. Knowing where (Allen) is trying to put the ball.”‘