‘“There’s always some trepidation when you are a rookie and potentially having to start, especially at the corner position where you know early on people are going to target you,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “We’re confident that he’s going to play well for us,” he added. “We need to see how he progresses throughout training camp. He’s excited for this opportunity. He’s looking forward to it. But so are we.”’
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Bills rookie James Cook ‘opening eyes’ at training camp, splits practice time with wide receivers
‘Not only that, but Cook warranted practice reps with the team’s actual wide receivers on Thursday, The Athletic reported. Singletary and Moss, the Bills’ incumbent one-two punch in the backfield, remained with the running backs while Cook joined Johnson, a noted pass catcher at the position, in receiver drills. He also got carries in team drills, however, another sign that he’s poised to enter his rookie season with a legitimate role despite the veteran presence at his position.’
Bills Mafia Is Sending Toilet Paper in Bulk to Von Miller
‘Miller was quick to point out that these small gripes were worthy tradeoffs for the team-building aspect of training camp, and that he was all for the conditions. But that didn’t stop fans from lending a helping hand in making their new star defender feel a little more comfortable in his training camp dwelling, sending the seven-time All-Pro linebacker all sorts of sanitary reinforcments.’
McDermott says training camp injuries ‘give young guys opportunities’
‘Despite Benford’s lack of experience at the professional level, McDermott has no issue throwing him in against the team’s top receivers. “He’s had a good start to camp. He seems to have a good way about him. His disposition both on the field and off, his football IQ, and his combination of size and skill are all things we want to see,” said McDermott during his chat with the media. “We’re going to take him one day at a time and not get too far ahead of ourselves, but we wanted to give him some time with the [first group] and see how he fared.”‘
Allen: Khalil Shakir trying to find his role with Bills
‘“He’s done a pretty good job in terms of learning the offense,” said Allen in the media tent on Thursday. “He’s been switching up from Z to F, and he’s a smart kid who runs good routes.”’
Wideouts have big Thursday at Bills training camp
‘The wide receivers were routinely beating the defensive backs in 1-on-1 drills from the start. It didn’t matter what route or who was running it, or who the quarterback was, it seemed like every player was beating their man and making the catch.’
Opinion: Training camp mail bag!
‘I’m not sure the Buffalo Bills are in a position to be doing anything more than a “prove you’re healthy, then cash in later”-type deal with a receiver.’
Gaining fans and toilet paper: Von Miller continues to find his fit in WNY
‘”I remember the last time I was over here I said something about toilet paper. Four days later I got all types of toilet paper in the mail. Wipes, plant free wipes. Those are the people that make my time here feel great,” he says.’
Neighbors voice concerns with Bills stadium agreement
‘Neighbors who met Thursday as they want the agreement to include items like a “community investment fund”, public transportation to and from the stadium, and money for youth athletics and mentor programs.’
Josh Allen on camp scuffles: ‘Good teams sometimes fight’
‘“Camp’s long, sometimes it’s a drag sometimes guys want to be anywhere but the football field and that’s just the nature of the business. It’s long days, short years and knowing that this goes by so quick we gotta find ways to put our focus back into what we’re doing and focus on the here and now and sometimes it’s necessary,” Allen said after practice on Thursday.’