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Our OL is in real trouble if Glenn is out. Especially after hearing (and seeing) all the pressure and chaos our defensive is bringing to our O

Did you tell Doug and Doug about this yet?

Thanks for posting!

When is the last public comment made about his health? I haven't heard of anything recently.

Our offensive scheme is terrible at giving him the ball in space.

Thats an early draft date!

A 7th wide out would carry far more ST value than any reserve OL.

Even though we call Smith a block tight end, he is still pass eligible. Unlike a 6th OLineman, he has the 'threat' to run a route. If you bring in a 6th OLineman, better believe its 8 in the box with no way to counter it.

2012-2013. Different offensive scheme. Great plays by Spiller but it's a different team now. Even if Spiller is as sweet as Orange Juice, our offensive now is Oreos. And everybody knows you don't drink orange juice with oreos.

Apparently sat out tonight with a lower body injury

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I'm with ya

Wow. That's is some great evaluation. Like you said, spot on. Let's hope it changes this season.

Must be the Kidney disease Hairston have Glenn... Noooooooo

Hoping to get another look at EJ on the 1st and the 5th. If anyone is going and wants to meet up to help, discuss, evaluate, let me know!

This position undoubtedly needs an upgrade. Why do we not need a blocking TE? They used 12 personnel quite often in the Red Zone last season. Moekei has shown zero, a significant and reoccuring injury for a player who appears to already have peaked. Smith also filled a special teams role on Kick Return last season. Can Moekei handle that?

If you want to win games, you have to spend money at positions of need. Whaley saw a team need and did what he could. Amen.

Until we see some live action, the RB position is really hard to evaluate. I wonder how they will break down the preseason snaps at the position

Couldn't agree more. Moekei hasn't shown anything since coming on late last year. Smith is our best blocker and Gragg could possibly develop into a Delanie Walker type role. cya tony.

I hope someone is dumb enough to offer something high for him. I think his big play potential is great but i dont see him being a back fit for this offense.

They'll never see it coming! We'll have them right where we want them...

Thanks for posting! I was there last night. Did an in-depth look at how I think Manuel has progressed here: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/169228-725-camp-review-of-ej/ Sammy was truly impressive. He glides across the field effortlessly. I also thought Dareus looked like him old self. Surprise of the night? Tori Gurley. I thought he looked very good.

I know exactly what you mean. He seemed to have more of a free release, let it fly attitude. Last year he seemed to over-think the easy ones. I think it was a combination of youth, indecision and lack of reps. I have no notes on Lawson. Not to say he wasn't playing well, I just wasn't as focused on him. Searcy seemed like he knows whats going on. I'm skeptical because idk how Schwartz uses his safety, but I think he'll be the guy for us at SS when we open up at Chicago. I don't see Duke or anyone pushing him. This comment is spot on. It is so hard to get a good evaluation during camp. Everyone looks like a hero. In reality, they are all professional athletes and we can't ever know until it counts. But what I'm really interested in is seeing how he handles the pressure. Our defense was relentless yesterday and I hope they bring the heat on him all camp. It will be a good way for him to continue to develop his footwork. true. maybe I over scrutinized.

It was a beautiful day at St. John Fisher as the Bills took the turf yesterday evening. My first camp practice of the year and I was on a mission. I focused my attention on EJ in an attempt to see how he has changed. The following points are some summaries of notes I took about what was apparent yesterday. -QB's warmed up in a very traditional way. EJ threw with Thad. Tuel with Dixon. To me, I immediately notice a change in his throwing motion. Nothing drastic but his windup is different (more on this later). There was a very relaxed atmosphere in the air as they went through their progression. My attention was then drawn elsewhere. -QB's and wide outs left for the grass fields which I could only assume was routes on air. Pretty ticked I couldn't see it. Would have been a nice control test to see how EJ changes under pressure -Back with the squad for one on ones. Music is blasting and the intensity rises. QB's are rotating in throws of 2 (minus Dixon who worked with RB's), EJ up first to Watkins. A nice connection (missed EJ throwing the ball, was trying to see who was covering). I had to refocus my attention on EJ. During one-on-one's, his drop was steady. Footwork clean. Stepped into his throw. Good weight transfer. His windup still seemed different and I couldn't figure it out yet. A good release capped off with a nice poise. Needless to be said, I was feeling pretty high on Manuel at this point. However, what stood out to me the most was how every time it became Manuel's turn to throw, Sammy would jump up and take a rep. I love it. -11 on 11: First team out (showed a lot of tight bunch formation) with EJ at the helm. First play, a bomb to Watkins. Though the crowd cheered and screamed, it was a broken play. Sammy was in scramble mode while EJ nicely stepped up in the pocket. A good connection but nothing I want to go bonkers for. Team continued with some highlights and low lights...Here are my top three. 1) EJ a beautiful throw to Woods with a toe tap grab. The ball was money. Beautiful mechanics, it looked so smooth in a nice pocket and his footwork was steady. When he steps into his throws, they can be so crisp. 2) EJ to Frank the Tank in the flat. Basically a ground ball. Here was the EJ I didn't want to see. His throw was all upper body. No lower body mechanics. He immediately unbuckled his helmet and clapped his hands. He was pissed and rightfully so. If this is the EJ we get, it might be a long season. And there is was, he resorted to his old windup! A very flat draw back as opposed to the height he was getting during one on ones. The way the ball was released was side armed, which I believe to be a direct result of this old windup (on that throw). 3) EJ to Sammy is going to be forced. They are going to find a way to get this kid the ball. They connected on slants, digs, posts, fades, corners and a deep hitch. Their connection seems to be blossoming and I love that they are pushing it. So what does this all mean??? EJ is a different QB (physically). The weight he put on looks good. He looks more willing to let it fly. His mechanics are undoubtedly better, IMO. I think he is getting all the physical tools he needs to be successful. BUT... The mental part of the game will restrict him. How often is he going to grossly under throw or miss a target because he's flustered by pressure and resorts to his old ways? How often will he make the right reads? Does he have the mental capacity to get their offense into the right play? I suppose we'll have to wait and see until Sundays. -Billeve! (fwiw, I have plenty of other notes about other players, players, drills if ppl are interested. I just figured I'd share a little EJ with everyone)

HB Screen to Fred