GaryPinC Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 The kicking unit is already out on the field at 9:45, and Gay is doing an exercise where he tees the ball up, and without taking any approach steps, kicks it as far as he can. One went nearly 60 yards, which blows my theory that the approach steps are what add momentum and distance. The first non-kicking players into the grass field were O'Leary (who now must be really nervous since they brought in Jimmay Mundine), Walter Powell, and Reggie Bush. Thanks for all these fantastic write-ups you do. Just wanted to mention as a former kicker that your kicking leg "snap" and maximum acceleration at contact are the largest factors. Momentum of approach will certainly add a little force and distance, but because you have to plant and swing, too quick an approach will compromise your ability to fully accelerate your kicking foot at ball contact. It's a tricky balance and took me a while to figure out. If you watch most NFL kickers closely their kickoff approach run is not fast nor do they accelerate their approach pace much as they get closer. The coverage does though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 The tidbits on personnel groupings are nice. Running some 21 and 22 personnel. Have you noticed some changes from last year in types of play calls? Aside from the over the middle plays. Any motioning to an empty backfield? Or other types of presnap movement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks again Astro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I want to join the chorus. Ranks Rastro! Your reports are one of the best parts of this community. ASTRO for Prez! Let's make TBD decent again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billschinatown Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I want to join the chorus. Ranks Rastro! Your reports are one of the best parts of this community. ASTRO for Prez! Let's make TBD decent again! I wonder what side of the firewall i am going to end up on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I wonder what side of the firewall i am going to end up on... ?Hopefully the side oplsite the fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 The tidbits on personnel groupings are nice. Running some 21 and 22 personnel. Have you noticed some changes from last year in types of play calls? Aside from the over the middle plays. Any motioning to an empty backfield? Or other types of presnap movement? More 5 yard slants to Goodwin. More deep patterns with and without crossing two WRs. They've motioned quite a bit, yes to an empty backfield, but also with TE motioning with RB still present. More double-moves by WRs. I'd tell you more but then there'd be a knock at your door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 cant get enough. Am I the only guy still thinking Gragg could turn out to be okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 The time he's been spending signing autographs after practice would be better spent doing more work with Tyrod. Sigh. LOL! I was hoping you saw you got a mention in the Mighty Astros post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 putz Thank you 'Stro!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) More 5 yard slants to Goodwin. More deep patterns with and without crossing two WRs. They've motioned quite a bit, yes to an empty backfield, but also with TE motioning with RB still present. More double-moves by WRs. I'd tell you more but then there'd be a knock at your door. Read the Erik Turner article about Roman and his ability to change. Very rewarding read. If they start motion to create an empty backfield with a healthy O line during the season ,. Bills will be formidable to defense i think. please do not tell me more. I am paranoid enough cant get enough. Am I the only guy still thinking Gragg could turn out to be okay? It's certainly possible. Clay Dray Annen Gragg? Edited August 8, 2016 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Excellent post Astro. Great detail and great flow. Keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks Astro! O'Leary is refusing to get cut it seems. I haven't heard enough about Kevin Seymour though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Fantastic report...Thanks Astro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks Astro! O'Leary is refusing to get cut it seems. I haven't heard enough about Kevin Seymour though. @salsportsLost in my tweeting, earlier: Kevon Seymour did a terrific job on a deep ball intended for Hankerson. Great technique, knocked it away. @lilboon Two great plays by the secondary. Kevon Seymour with a great breakup deep and Sterling Moore jumps the route for a pick-6. #BillsCamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 @salsports Lost in my tweeting, earlier: Kevon Seymour did a terrific job on a deep ball intended for Hankerson. Great technique, knocked it away. @lilboon Two great plays by the secondary. Kevon Seymour with a great breakup deep and Sterling Moore jumps the route for a pick-6. #BillsCamp Thanks man! Good to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'll be going tomorrow with two DraftTek buddies, Joe and Vito; I'll give you everyone's synergistic perspective tomorrow! Astro Would be interesting if you get a chance to focus at all on Kujo and Groy/Velasco filling in to see how our OL depth currently looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacarri and coke Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks for all these fantastic write-ups you do. Just wanted to mention as a former kicker that your kicking leg "snap" and maximum acceleration at contact are the largest factors. Momentum of approach will certainly add a little force and distance, but because you have to plant and swing, too quick an approach will compromise your ability to fully accelerate your kicking foot at ball contact. It's a tricky balance and took me a while to figure out. If you watch most NFL kickers closely their kickoff approach run is not fast nor do they accelerate their approach pace much as they get closer. The coverage does though! Yes that's why Happy Gilmore drives the ball further with his run up but would still hit it pretty far anyway...I just dropped a science bomb on ya'll.BOOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 thanks buddy. you make me feel like I was there, all the way from Cali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thanks again, Astro. No mention again of Hankerson. Is he a goner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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