Astrobot Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Elliott's back and catching with the WR's, just to make the cuts harder. Hairston and Keith Williams are still wearing their Bills caps and doing lots of walking. I don't notice limps on either. Stevie is fine; you probably saw his Google glasses on the website. People behind me in the jam-packed stands are wondering where the term "Bills" come from. A guy (who should lose his man card) said, "Maybe it's a female bison". The WR's are doing curl-ins, and I gotta say, Sampson is so smooth, he's like butter. Marquise drops one but makes up for it later. Stay tuned. There is a running back with the running backs dressed in Bills regalia, and he's laughing with the RBs. In 7 on 7's, Period 6, the 3 QBs took turns for faster work. ----Set 1: EJ sees nobody open and takes off running. Kolb throws the under route to Freddie, and Tuel makes the longest throw to Chandler. Winner: Tuel. ----Set 2: EJ throws long to Dickerson for 15 yds., Kolb throws to Marcus Easley for a TD, Tuel throws out --to the flat to CJ. Winner: Kolb. ----Set 3: EJ throws long to Kevin Elliott and you know Elliott's back for sure. Kolb sees nothing and takes off, Tuel throws the under to Summers the FB. Winner: EJ. ----Set 4: EJ throws a beautiful ball to Gaskins that's right on the money. Kolb throws a snappy pass to Sampson, though not as long a gainer as EJ's. Tuel throws it in the dirt. Winner: EJ. Period 7 is your first 11 on 11... ----Kolb throws long to Marquise Goodwin, but it's well defended by Nickell Robey, incomplete. Hands off to CJ for a modest gain. Then CJ around end for a better gain. ----Tuel throws to CJ but for no gain. He does an end-around to Woods that looks rough, needs more work. He then throws wide to Goodwin for incompletion out of bounds. ----EJ is practicing handoffs (big surprise after Colts game). Hands off to FB, LAwson engulfs him. 2 more handoffs to the RB, then a pass on the flat to Goodwin. Two more runs and a Moats sack. Winner: Kolb. Period 8 is a duel for kicker. The best part of this is Lindell making a 45, 48, then Hopkins making a 50 and 51 yarder. Lindell tries from 52 and misses, and re-kicks and makes it. Hopkins comes in on the "fire drill" (ten seconds), and drills a 52 yarder, whereupon Lindell matches him on the fire drill from 52. Period 9 is kick return drills, and Marquise and Easley are both doing well. Marquise is going 90% speed tonight, Easley maybe 80% speed. Both are getting great blocks. Period 10 and 11 are 11 on 11's. I kept track of completions as follows: ----EJ was 2 for 3, then 1 for 3, then 2 for 2, then 5 for 7. Total 10 for 15. 66% ----Kolb was 1 for 3, 2 for 4, and 4 for 4, Total 7 for 11. 77% ----Tuel was 3 for 4, 0 for 2, and 1 for 4. Total: 4 for 10. 40% Highlights of each QB's play: ----EJ had a PBU by Duke Williams on a pass to Chandler, a PBU by Don Unamba on Hogan that surprisingly didn't draw a flag (ref was right there), a long pass dropped by Hogan (his 2nd drop of training camp), a sack by Moats, a touchdown by Marquise Goodwin (tied for the Play of the Night), and an INT by Gilmore (his daily INT, it seems). ----Kolb had a diving catch by Brad Smith at the first down stick, PBUs by Bradham, an over throw to Da'Rick, tipped ball by Unamba which was run back by Dangerfield, great completion to Kaufman, Hogan, and Lee Smith, and a TD to Marquise Goodwin. He led Goodwin perfectly and tied for the Play of the Night. ----Tuel was sacked by Blatnick, INT by Aaron Williams, PBU by Mana Silva, fumbled the ball as he went back to pass, and missed Sampson. He looked extremely third string tonight. After everyone has seen the Colts and Vikings game, I will ask for your Positional Needs and submit them to DraftTek. I will suggest that WR won't be one of them. ~~~Astro Edited August 15, 2013 by Astrobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks! ...and bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l< j Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 So play of the night was either Goodwin or Goodwin? Cool. Thanks for these. kj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 More good stuff Astro. You can pick up your paycheck after they break camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Goodwin is sounding like Tavon Austin was supposed to be. And I heard he was going across the middle as well. The kid is a football player who did track, not vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks Astro, always appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Astro, thank you so much. If you get a chance to watch some of the individual practices, could you please do the following? Watch the DL and look who seems to be getting their first step out quickly and getting the most explosion off the line. With such tight competition on the DL, it will be nice to get some fuel to the debates there. Another question I have is with the DB's. Who looks lost out there when working individually - the ones the coaches do not seem to be getting thru to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Gracias Astro. Seens like Tuel is a gamer as he doesn't seem to practice well -- but he sure looked good playing last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It looks like another practice without WR Rogers being mentioned in any notes. He was tearing it up at the start of camp but has been completely cold/quiet for the last week or so. Anyone know what's going on? Changing gears, but in the same vein, I'm starting to wonder if CB Justin Rogers is really going to come back.... I heard he returned to practice, but haven't heard him mentioned. I'm curious if he makes the cut. Astro, did you notice either Rogers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It looks like another practice without WR Rogers being mentioned in any notes. He was tearing it up at the start of camp but has been completely cold/quiet for the last week or so. Anyone know what's going on? Changing gears, but in the same vein, I'm starting to wonder if CB Justin Rogers is really going to come back.... I heard he returned to practice, but haven't heard him mentioned. I'm curious if he makes the cut. Astro, did you notice either Rogers? Da'rick had a catch on a tipped EJ pass in 11. I watched him specifically and he really didn't have many catches or opportunities for catches. However IMHO he needs to have a more business like approach. A lot of the time he had his helmet off cracking jokes. He was open on most of his reps tho and drew double coverage on a deep route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ----Tuel was sacked by Blatnick, INT by Aaron Williams, PBU by Mana Silva, fumbled the ball as he went back to pass, and missed Sampson. He looked extremely third string tonight. Great stuff, Astro. Much appreciated by those of us thousands of miles away (also loved by the locals). Must have been Mana Silva's replacement, eh? Maybe LaGree with the PBU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It looks like another practice without WR Rogers being mentioned in any notes. He was tearing it up at the start of camp but has been completely cold/quiet for the last week or so. Anyone know what's going on? Changing gears, but in the same vein, I'm starting to wonder if CB Justin Rogers is really going to come back.... I heard he returned to practice, but haven't heard him mentioned. I'm curious if he makes the cut. Astro, did you notice either Rogers? Roger that, Roger. Seriously though, thanks a ton, Astro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Astro, you're the greatest. I love this stuff...nay, I need this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Bills fan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Is Mana Silva back with the team? I thought he decided to quit football. ----Tuel was sacked by Blatnick, INT by Aaron Williams, PBU by Mana Silva, fumbled the ball as he went back to pass, and missed Sampson. He looked extremely third string tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Astro, much appreciation sent your way. There are many of us fans way out in the periphery who do not get the chance to see development first hand like you do. Your camp insights and notes are very well received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks Astro, I love these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Ranks, Rastro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thank you Stro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Goodwin is sounding like Tavon Austin was supposed to be. And I heard he was going across the middle as well. The kid is a football player who did track, not vice versa. Seriously. I'm starting to wonder if he might have been a better pick than Woods. I remember immediately post draft that people (myself included) were questioning the pick because we already had Graham. Goodwin can be used so many ways, and I can already imagining special teams coordinators reaching for a bottle of Jack after seeing those kickoff returns. They better kick it out the back of the end zone every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac4095 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks Astro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Guy on the Bench Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Awesome, as always, Astro. Love these. Thanks. Minor note: Kolb's 7 for 11 is 64% not 77%. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks Astro. Love your work. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Da'rick had a catch on a tipped EJ pass in 11. I watched him specifically and he really didn't have many catches or opportunities for catches. However IMHO he needs to have a more business like approach. A lot of the time he had his helmet off cracking jokes. He was open on most of his reps tho and drew double coverage on a deep route. Thanks for the info on Da'Rick. He'd better keep working his arse off if he wants to make the team. I'm glad to hear he's getting open, but wonder why he's not being targeted more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 So play of the night was either Goodwin or Goodwin? Cool. Thanks for these. kj But they're not selling Goodwin jerseys yet. He and Easley have impressed me more than Woods or TJ at camp. Goodwin is sounding like Tavon Austin was supposed to be. And I heard he was going across the middle as well. The kid is a football player who did track, not vice versa. Yes, Goodwin has had slot work, as well as lining up directly behind another receiver, usually TJ Astro, thank you so much. If you get a chance to watch some of the individual practices, could you please do the following? Watch the DL and look who seems to be getting their first step out quickly and getting the most explosion off the line. With such tight competition on the DL, it will be nice to get some fuel to the debates there. Another question I have is with the DB's. Who looks lost out there when working individually - the ones the coaches do not seem to be getting thru to... Jarron Gilbert DT and rushbacker Blatnick are excellent. Branch gums up the middle but less effectively as Troup. The coach was yelling the most at Unamba, Searcy, Kip Edwards, and Dangerfield. The guy that could be a surprise keeper is TJ Heath. It looks like another practice without WR Rogers being mentioned in any notes. He was tearing it up at the start of camp but has been completely cold/quiet for the last week or so. Anyone know what's going on? Changing gears, but in the same vein, I'm starting to wonder if CB Justin Rogers is really going to come back.... I heard he returned to practice, but haven't heard him mentioned. I'm curious if he makes the cut. Astro, did you notice either Rogers? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yes, Goodwin has had slot work, as well as lining up directly behind another receiver, usually TJ Is it me, or does that sound nigh impossible to defend if you have a QB who has the arm to deliver it? TJ is best as a pure edge burner, and if you can let Goodwin cut up inside, where do you put the safeties? Both can outspeed most CB's and can you imagine Marquise working on a nickel corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Gracias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Is it me, or does that sound nigh impossible to defend if you have a QB who has the arm to deliver it? TJ is best as a pure edge burner, and if you can let Goodwin cut up inside, where do you put the safeties? Both can outspeed most CB's and can you imagine Marquise working on a nickel corner? Yep! And having Goodwin (or Stevie or even Easley or Rogers) cross completely over the midline of the field, it makes it worse for safeties in Cover-2. Edit: Both of Goodwin's long gains last night were crossing routes. Bad things, man. Edited August 15, 2013 by Astrobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Stench Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks bud! Good morning read. Keep em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Just saw that Blatnick had 3 sacks, Unamba had the tip to Dangerfield, Nickell Robey had the PBU vs Goodwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks for the response astro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Just saw that Blatnick had 3 sacks, Unamba had the tip to Dangerfield, Nickell Robey had the PBU vs Goodwin I've gotta think Robey absolutely sticks on the final 53, don't you agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I've gotta think Robey absolutely sticks on the final 53, don't you agree? Nickell playing the Nickel in the Nickel City? How could he not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 As always, thanks, Astro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks again Astro! I look forward to these everyday. Man this sounds exciting, have a feeling they finally might have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Thanks again Astro! I look forward to these everyday. Man this sounds exciting, have a feeling they finally might have it! Had that same feeling in 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, and 2011. Turned out it was just indigestion. Edited August 15, 2013 by eball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Monkeyhead Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 In response to Hogans drops. 7-11 is open all day but frequent clean ups are required in aisle 3? Thank Astro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thank you, there are only three more camp practices, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 I've gotta think Robey absolutely sticks on the final 53, don't you agree? He is puny, but quick and an excellent anticipator. I am pleasantly surprised at how much production they have gotten from Robey. ST plus nickel or dime. He's in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 He is puny, but quick and an excellent anticipator. I am pleasantly surprised at how much production they have gotten from Robey. ST plus nickel or dime. He's in. I liked his couple of punt returns Sunday also. Very elusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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