26CornerBlitz Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Organized Team ActivityMonday, May 23; Tuesday, May 24; Thursday, May 26Tuesday, May 31; Wednesday, June 1; Friday, June 3Monday, June 6 – Thursday, June 9 @JoeBuscaglia Don't look now, but #Bills OTAs start up next week, and these are 5 things I'll be keeping tabs on during practices: https://t.co/yZ5uCOTvYq (WKBW) - Starting next week, the Buffalo Bills coaching staff will finally be able to start implementing their playbook with a more ‘hands on’ approach. On Monday, the Bills will take part in the first of 10 Organized Team Activity sessions.If you’re new to the game, or just a little unfamiliar with the term, what exactly are Organized Team Activities? More commonly known as OTAs, it’s the first time a team can run a practice during the offseason with the coaching staff. They go through a series of positional and team drills, mimicking a practice in training camp or the regular season.The clear difference, though, is that the practices -- although encouraged -- are completely voluntary for the players to attend. Also, these are non-padded, non-contact practices, so as not to disobey the Collective Bargaining Agreement signed between the NFL and the NFLPA.It’s also the first chance for the media to see the new version of the team in a practice setting. So, what will I have my eyes on? Five things I’ll be keeping track of while OTAs are in session: Edited June 6, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 So, Doomed? Sorry, just couldn't resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Lawson should be getting his sutures removed on or about May 26th, and starting rehab directly. 6 - 8 weeks from then is mid July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 @TyDunne OTA's begin Monday. Source tells me that Stephon Gilmore won't be there. Two sides still working on long-term deal. https://t.co/aomYAYWC0L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Not so Happy Gilmore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 @TyDunne OTA's begin Monday. Source tells me that Stephon Gilmore won't be there. Two sides still working on long-term deal. https://t.co/aomYAYWC0L Bit of leverage in negotiations. Nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Not so Happy Gilmore? Not yet. He wants to avoid the additional risk of getting injured it would seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Whaley on the hot seat! Win now mode! Why didn't the med staff see this coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO16FFS Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Win now mode???? :w00t: Why didnt Management tell us they were in Losing mode for 16 years? Maybe Gilmore is taking the extra time off to study the proper way to tackle an opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Not yet. He wants to avoid the additional risk of getting injured it would seem. Tell him to stay away from the alligator!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Bit of leverage in negotiations. Nothing to see here. I think it is something to watch honestly. Not so much as to take sides upon. just see how it plays out. This is kind of big deal. No doubt whatever happens will ignite the board. Whaley did pay Dareus though. hmmm.. is there really any purpose no being there, it is non contact ? Maybe he really is an Island Gilmore is very confident in his value in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 This just makes my Darby woody that much harder. Whatever they decide to do with Gilmore I hope it doesn't make signing Darby an issue when the time comes. Overpay him at your own peril but please structure it to pave the way for a new deal for Darby when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I think it is something to watch honestly. Not so much as to take sides upon. just see how it plays out. This is kind of big deal. No doubt whatever happens will ignite the board. Whaley did pay Dareus though. hmmm.. is there really any purpose no being there, it is non contact ? Maybe he really is an Island Gilmore is very confident in his value in the league. Gilmore is a diva IMO. He has a bunch of untapped potential, but I've yet to see him live up to it. And as someone else said, why is he holding out? Can they fine him for missing these practices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Gilmore is a diva IMO. He has a bunch of untapped potential, but I've yet to see him live up to it. And as someone else said, why is he holding out? Can they fine him for missing these practices? I would guess he is injury adverse. but he IS getting paid this year regardless. no fining s it is voluntary, but i would think Bills really wish he was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Not a big fan of Gilmore. Always getting injured trying to make a tackle. Plays soft. He's good, but not worth this extension. Imo Edited May 22, 2016 by Leroi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 This just makes my Darby woody that much harder. Whatever they decide to do with Gilmore I hope it doesn't make signing Darby an issue when the time comes. Overpay him at your own peril but please structure it to pave the way for a new deal for Darby when the time comes. I like Darby too... Not as much as you do obviously, but he blows Gilmore away in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Gilmore is a diva IMO. He has a bunch of untapped potential, but I've yet to see him live up to it. And as someone else said, why is he holding out? Can they fine him for missing these practices? Gilmore is a diva? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Rex Ryan's defenses rely on great corner back play Get Gilmore signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Gilmore's playing Valkyria Chronicles Remastered on PS4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Rex Ryan's defenses rely on great corner back play Get Gilmore signed. Funny, from here it looks like you wrote "great" corner back play... Admittedly, I HATED the Darby pick... "Too high" I thought at the time.... I realize now I felt that way because of the Gilmore pick... He really wasn't worth geting where we grabbed him... By contrast, Darby has made his case for a big contract in ONE SEASON... I never thought we'd be that lucky with a corner... SO GLAD he's in our secondary. Edited May 22, 2016 by #34fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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