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‘That start included a full practice, similar to one during the regular season, but with no contact. The players started with stretching before heading off to their individual positions to work with their position coaches on basic techniques and drills. From there, some of the offensive and defensive skill position players worked a special teams punt drill. Then it was time for the offense and defense to separate into their own huddles and run some of their schemes and concepts, before finally each unit going against one another running plays.’

‘Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp began Friday with eight drafted players, eight undrafted free agents, 36 players on a tryout basis, and two who are considered NFL veterans, but eligible for rookie camp. ‘

‘The soon-to-be-36-year old is widely credited with helping mentor Josh Allen during his rookie season after signing with the club in early October. After an injury to Allen just a week after Anderson signed, coupled with two critical interceptions thrown by Nathan Peterman in relief, Anderson started the following game against the Indianapolis Colts, throwing for 175 yards, no touchdowns, and three interceptions. The Bills lost 37–5.’

‘Some quick thoughts on the retirement of Bills QB Derek Anderson, in Twitter form…’.

‘Oliver was not the only rookie to sign a contract on Thursday. With the exception of third round pick Dawson Knox, the Bills inked their entire 2019 draft class, and signed eight undrafted free agents as well.’

‘It’s probably too much to expect Oliver to play more than half the snaps as a rookie, whether he starts or not, but he’ll certainly play a big role.’

‘“Josh Allen is a flamethrower. He’s Randy Johnson. That’s who I compared him to in baseball. So, you’ve got to have a guy who is able to adjust and be able to have great hand-eye coordination, and that’s what Tommy Sweeney has. He may lumber a bit, but his hands are as good as anybody’s in this draft.”’

‘Come Friday, Buffalo’s three-day rookie minicamp kicks off and will continue on through Sunday, May 12th. The 2019 Draft class, headlined by first-round draft pick Ed Oliver, second-round selection Cody Ford, as well as third-rounders Devin Singletary and Dawson Knox will be taking the field for the first time as members of the Bills. Buffalo’s undrafted free agent pick-ups and tryout players will also practice alongside the draftees come the end of the week. Those tryout players will have a chance to earn a contract and even a training camp invite to continue with the team deeper into the offseason program.’

‘Sean McDermott’s defense could see as many as eight first or second-year quarterbacks this season. The veterans they’ll play aren’t much to look at either.’

‘Lawson is entering the fourth year of his rookie deal, which means he’ll now be in the last year of his contract. But just because the option wasn’t picked up, doesn’t mean the Bills can’t retain Lawson. They would still have the option of placing the franchise or transition tag on him, or even work out an extension.’

‘Yes, if Allen is bad then the Bills probably will be bad. If Allen is good though, he’ll need one other man to elevate the Bills from good to great. That man is Sean McDermott.’

‘“We’re working closely with Tailgate Guys, which is a Bills partner, who have the expertise in fan tailgating and group tailgating. They do this across the country at many of the largest colleges in the nation and they do it very successfully…So, we’re excited to move forward with them, and we think they’re going to do a great job with this.” said Andy Major.’

‘If you’re not tailgating, nothing really changes from last year… you need to purchase your permit in advance. It’s still $100, but there’s no redeposit required.’

‘“I truly thought he would be drafted,” Beane said immediately following the three-day draft, but noting that nothing was official yet and that Jackson still had to pass a physical. “He was on our draft board to be drafted. I’m surprised. You saw his name still sitting there late in the seventh, and you start going, ‘Man, if this kid doesn’t get drafted, we’re going to have to go after him.’ And we did.”’

‘Add it all up and it comes to 10-6.’