26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) OTAs start back up today: Continued from the previous thread: http://forums.twobil...014-bills-otas/ Sammy Watkins will be back on the field today. Marrone to address the media about Dareus after today's activities. OTAs critical for young players For young players trying to make the roster, Organized Team Activities (OTAs) can be critical. One week in the books. Two more weeks of OTAs to come. The Bills are deep into the busy part of their offseason now. And while it’s difficult to convince fans that what happens on the practice field in May is critical to a NFL team’s success in the fall, OTAs can certainly help determine which players are on the roster in the fall. OTAs critical for young players <14:17> WHAM-TV Sports Director Mike Catalana calls-in to The John Murphy Show to discuss a variety of Bills related topics including the NFL Draft, EJ Manuel, and the ongoing Bills stadium debate. Edited June 3, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Damn, I can't wait for more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 EJ Manuel trained with Colin Kaepernick in offseason "(I) worked out with Colin Kaepernick this offseason and just tried to follow his lead," Manuel said of how he improved in his time off. Kaepernick is renown in NFL circles for his tenacious offseason work, so Manuel couldn't have picked a better workout mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 @gggaughan No sign of Marcell Dareus on practice field this morning for Bills OTA session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Maybe Mario took him hunting to talk over things... Mike Rodak @mikerodak 2m Also no sign of Mario Williams at the start of Tuesday's OTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 @wgrzpete Sammy Watkins back working with receivers at OTA's @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/KWfl964xKH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Maybe Mario took him hunting to talk over things... Mike Rodak @mikerodak 2m Also no sign of Mario Williams at the start of Tuesday's OTA. Half our DL missing OTAs, awesome. Especially with a new defense (again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Mike Rodak @mikerodak 23m Bills OTA attendance report: no sign of Mario W., Dareus, Branch, Lawson, or Darius Robinson. Bryce Brown, Wingo, Easley, Unga rehabbing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Lets not freak out to much about that...all of the DL are vet guys Mike Rodak @mikerodak 23m Bills OTA attendance report: no sign of Mario W., Dareus, Branch, Lawson, or Darius Robinson. Bryce Brown, Wingo, Easley, Unga rehabbing Whats wrong with Bryce Brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Lets not freak out to much about that...all of the DL are vet guys Whats wrong with Bryce Brown? He was on the bike on Friday so must have tweaked something. Nothing else was reported that I know of. Half our DL missing OTAs, awesome. Especially with a new defense (again). Voluntary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Voluntary So what if it's voluntary. The coaches are teaching the players their respective systems right now. Considering that the defense is changing schemes for the 5th year in a row (or is it 4th?), you'd think the players would take it seriously and show up. The ones that aren't, unless they have some serious events happening, are players I'm not a big fan of at the moment. If these guys want to win as badly as they say they want to, they show up and put the work in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 BREAKING NEWS: Kiko Alonso had dinner at Chipotle last night. that's my contribution to OTA's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 @wgrzpete Manuel taking snaps, looking sharp @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/O5Rb1I5vhx Watkin's speed after catch is amazing. @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/5IzWtdSFij Manuel hits Watkins on a 35 yard pass, incredible route by Sammy. #chemistry @WGRZ Great pick by Ron Brooks @wgrz Tuel hits Hogan for 40+ @WGRZ @TheBillsMafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 So what if it's voluntary. The coaches are teaching the players their respective systems right now. Considering that the defense is changing schemes for the 5th year in a row (or is it 4th?), you'd think the players would take it seriously and show up. The ones that aren't, unless they have some serious events happening, are players I'm not a big fan of at the moment. If these guys want to win as badly as they say they want to, they show up and put the work in. Not saying I disagree, but lots of former players talk about these like they aren't all that critical. So not sure how much of the system they are actually incorporating yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Not saying I disagree, but lots of former players talk about these like they aren't all that critical. So not sure how much of the system they are actually incorporating yet. I feel like it's important for rookies/second year players, new players signed to the team, and anyone playing for a new system. I can see why vets in established systems might not get much from it though. But if a scheme is changing, or you're on a new team, do the work, it's an important investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 I feel like it's important for rookies/second year players, new players signed to the team, and anyone playing for a new system. I can see why vets in established systems might not get much from it though. But if a scheme is changing, or you're on a new team, do the work, it's an important investment. I would argue that OTAs are more important these days given the current CBA that mandates significantly less practice time for players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Let's let Kyle Williams, who knows a thing or two about the NFL and learning new defenses explain it to you. He said, basically, "They're all the same." If these guys know their position, and the game, and study the game, they can learn a new defense in a day or two. Completely. Especially defensive linemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I feel like it's important for rookies/second year players, new players signed to the team, and anyone playing for a new system. I can see why vets in established systems might not get much from it though. But if a scheme is changing, or you're on a new team, do the work, it's an important investment. These guys have all played in multiple systems and are professionals. They can pick up systems quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 @JoeBuscaglia #Bills trying both TE Lee Smith and C Macky MacPherson at long snapper today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsRUs Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) I feel like it's important for rookies/second year players, new players signed to the team, and anyone playing for a new system. I can see why vets in established systems might not get much from it though. But if a scheme is changing, or you're on a new team, do the work, it's an important investment. In kinda related news....I was on a flight back from Chicago last week and DT Corbin Bryant ended up sitting in the aisle seat next to me. First thing the kid did was pull out his bills ipad and his notebook where he had written down plays and go over it for most of the plane ride. I hope he does well. This was a delayed flight that didn't take off until 11:30 pm and was close to 1 am by the we landed in buffalo. He wasn't really all that talkative and just smiled and thanked me when I wished him luck. I was pretty suprised he sat in coach. He was definately uncomfortable all squeezed up into that tiny seat. Everytime he shifted about in his seat I thought the armrest would break! Semi interesting edit: The pages in the notebook he kept going over were all labeled "stunts" from what I could see without creeping the guy out. @JoeBuscaglia #Bills trying both TE Lee Smith and C Macky MacPherson at long snapper today. Please tell me they are not trying to replace our HOF long snapper! Edited June 3, 2014 by BillsRUs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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