Mike32282 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) I went yesterday afternoon and with no practice today, I took a nap after I got home from work this morning, so I just got this written and uploaded. Hope ya like it. It's one of my longer ones. Let me know what you all think. Michael ---------------------------------------------------------- It's hard to believe, but Monday was Day 9 of Buffalo Bills Training Camp. There is only 6 open practices left at St. John Fisher. After an intense couple days in full pads, the Bills wore shoulder pads, shorts and the hitting was minimal. The team worked on their fundamentals in the individual drills, 7-on-7 passing drills, special teams work, and of course the full squad 11-on-11 drill. They also focused on a hurry up 2 minute drill and spent time working in the red zone. The defense definitely won the day as they did a great job shutting down the running game and harassing the quarterbacks. The offense was terrible. Like always, the team worked on their fundamentals at the beginning of the day. The Linebackers practiced on the tackling dummy and the defensive linemen worked on their footwork. The cornerbacks spent time going over their routes and catching passes. The safeties eventually joined them. The team usually spends 10 minutes or more on these drills and then they began special teams work. The main focus of the drill was lining up for kickoffs. They practiced several times having the kickers pretend to kick the ball as they jogged in a line. Following the special teams work, the Bills went right to the 11-on-11 drills and worked on running the ball. Fred Jackson started it off with a run up the middle for 4-yards. On the next play, Gailey had the team work on some wildcat and Brad Smith rushed up the middle on a quarterback keeper, but was met at the line by Nick Barnett who drilled him really hard. CJ Spiller got a chance next and ran up the middle for 8-yards. However, on the next play, he was stuffed at the line for no gain. Brad Smith then tried another keeper play, found a big hole up the middle and gained about 12-yards. Johnny White got the next chance and tried to get around the right tackle, but was stopped for no gain. On the next play Tyler Thigpen decided to dump the ball off to Jehuu Caulcrick for 6-yards. Johnny White then got another chance and ran up the middle for 7-yards. Bruce Hall, who was brought back over the weekend, got his shot and ran up the middle for 4-yards and was quickly tackled by Rajric Coleman. He then was stuffed on the next play. On the final play of the drill, Levi Brown threw a screen to Kamar Aiken for 5-yards. CLICK FOR MORE: Edited August 9, 2011 by Mike32282 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hope ya guys like it. Sorry it's so late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I went yesterday afternoon and with no practice today, I took a nap after I got home from work this morning, so I just got this written and uploaded. Hope ya like it. It's one of my longer ones. Let me know what you all think. Michael ---------------------------------------------------------- It's hard to believe, but Monday was Day 9 of Buffalo Bills Training Camp. There is only 6 open practices left at St. John Fisher. After an intense couple days in full pads, the Bills wore shoulder pads, shorts and the hitting was minimal. The team worked on their fundamentals in the individual drills, 7-on-7 passing drills, special teams work, and of course the full squad 11-on-11 drill. They also focused on a hurry up 2 minute drill and spent time working in the red zone. The defense definitely won the day as they did a great job shutting down the running game and harassing the quarterbacks. The offense was terrible. Like always, the team worked on their fundamentals at the beginning of the day. The Linebackers practiced on the tackling dummy and the defensive linemen worked on their footwork. The cornerbacks spent time going over their routes and catching passes. The safeties eventually joined them. The team usually spends 10 minutes or more on these drills and then they began special teams work. The main focus of the drill was lining up for kickoffs. They practiced several times having the kickers pretend to kick the ball as they jogged in a line. Following the special teams work, the Bills went right to the 11-on-11 drills and worked on running the ball. Fred Jackson started it off with a run up the middle for 4-yards. On the next play, Gailey had the team work on some wildcat and Brad Smith rushed up the middle on a quarterback keeper, but was met at the line by Nick Barnett who drilled him really hard. CJ Spiller got a chance next and ran up the middle for 8-yards. However, on the next play, he was stuffed at the line for no gain. Brad Smith then tried another keeper play, found a big hole up the middle and gained about 12-yards. Johnny White got the next chance and tried to get around the right tackle, but was stopped for no gain. On the next play Tyler Thigpen decided to dump the ball off to Jehuu Caulcrick for 6-yards. Johnny White then got another chance and ran up the middle for 7-yards. Bruce Hall, who was brought back over the weekend, got his shot and ran up the middle for 4-yards and was quickly tackled by Rajric Coleman. He then was stuffed on the next play. On the final play of the drill, Levi Brown threw a screen to Kamar Aiken for 5-yards. CLICK FOR MORE: Mike thanks for the update....what can you tell me about Pears? I know he probably doesnt look like a pro bowler....but is he at least holding his own out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Mike thanks for the update....what can you tell me about Pears? I know he probably doesnt look like a pro bowler....but is he at least holding his own out there? He's been a pretty good run blocker. Most of the runs come on the right side, but pass blocking is a bit shaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 much appreciated, man. these reports are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks as always, Mike. Disappointed to hear about Pianalto's tough day as he was my sleeper pick to make the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Bound Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so encouraged by your observations of Barnett & Merriman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Barnett is better then Poz in every way it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGimp Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Send more Quarterbacks.. (an adaptation from a line in Return of the Living Dead...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I particularly like your mention of the lack of respect for Andra Davis. I think he and Barnett will be solid in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks again! I'm almost excited about watching our linebackers this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Carrington @ OLB?? Didn't see that coming.. Thanks, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoretalk Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I went yesterday afternoon and with no practice today, I took a nap after I got home from work this morning, so I just got this written and uploaded. Hope ya like it. It's one of my longer ones. Let me know what you all think. Michael ---------------------------------------------------------- It's hard to believe, but Monday was Day 9 of Buffalo Bills Training Camp. There is only 6 open practices left at St. John Fisher. After an intense couple days in full pads, the Bills wore shoulder pads, shorts and the hitting was minimal. The team worked on their fundamentals in the individual drills, 7-on-7 passing drills, special teams work, and of course the full squad 11-on-11 drill. They also focused on a hurry up 2 minute drill and spent time working in the red zone. The defense definitely won the day as they did a great job shutting down the running game and harassing the quarterbacks. The offense was terrible. Like always, the team worked on their fundamentals at the beginning of the day. The Linebackers practiced on the tackling dummy and the defensive linemen worked on their footwork. The cornerbacks spent time going over their routes and catching passes. The safeties eventually joined them. The team usually spends 10 minutes or more on these drills and then they began special teams work. The main focus of the drill was lining up for kickoffs. They practiced several times having the kickers pretend to kick the ball as they jogged in a line. Following the special teams work, the Bills went right to the 11-on-11 drills and worked on running the ball. Fred Jackson started it off with a run up the middle for 4-yards. On the next play, Gailey had the team work on some wildcat and Brad Smith rushed up the middle on a quarterback keeper, but was met at the line by Nick Barnett who drilled him really hard. CJ Spiller got a chance next and ran up the middle for 8-yards. However, on the next play, he was stuffed at the line for no gain. Brad Smith then tried another keeper play, found a big hole up the middle and gained about 12-yards. Johnny White got the next chance and tried to get around the right tackle, but was stopped for no gain. On the next play Tyler Thigpen decided to dump the ball off to Jehuu Caulcrick for 6-yards. Johnny White then got another chance and ran up the middle for 7-yards. Bruce Hall, who was brought back over the weekend, got his shot and ran up the middle for 4-yards and was quickly tackled by Rajric Coleman. He then was stuffed on the next play. On the final play of the drill, Levi Brown threw a screen to Kamar Aiken for 5-yards. CLICK FOR MORE: THANKS as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I hope our OL can get it together, otherwise its going to be another long season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Barnett is better then Poz in every way it seems True that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Carrington @ OLB?? Didn't see that coming.. Thanks, Mike! Weird putting a 300lb man at OLB. Coaches are serious about stopping the run and are trying to find creative ways to make that happen. It'll be interesting to see if that pays off or bites us in the a$$. Edited August 9, 2011 by Rockinon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so encouraged by your observations of Barnett & Merriman! I'm encouraged when I see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike32282 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I wanted to add one more thing. Here's my gallery where I post all my Training Camp photos. They are all high res. Just click on them to see the bigger photo. http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t138/Mikey82_photos/Buffalo%20Bills%20Training%20Camp%202011/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Bound Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I wanted to add one more thing. Here's my gallery where I post all my Training Camp photos. They are all high res. Just click on them to see the bigger photo. http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t138/Mikey82_photos/Buffalo%20Bills%20Training%20Camp%202011/ Mike, I am miffed. How on Earth do you take all these photos along with giving us such a thorough report? It seems impossible for one person to do. Do you have help? Do you speak into a recorder, & then go back & write what you've recorded? Amazing! Although raised in the Buffalo area, I have lived in Steelers country for the past several decades. Between my work schedule, and the distance I would need to travel, there's a zero chance I will ever attend a Bills practice. I'm sure I speak for many others when I say thanks so much for your reports...VERY much appreciated, & VERY well done!!! You are our eyes & ears there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks, Mike! Great report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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