YoloinOhio Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) Quote "There's not many teams in this league that are doing the things we're going to do to help our players succeed on the field." Calling it a "weight room" undersells all that the new facility will entail. Need an afternoon nap? There will be sleep pods available. Had a stressful day? There will be float tanks designed to melt that away. Rehabbing players will be able to use a section of turf instead of having to be on the sideline of the main practice field. Soaring, two-story windows will let in plenty of natural light, which Ciano said increases energy and improves a person's mood. Office space, a yoga studio and recovery rooms that specialists such as chiropractors or massage therapists can use to treat players are also part of the plan. Currently, massage tables are hidden behind curtains in the northwest corner of the fieldhouse. First-world problem, maybe, but in such a highly competitive league, every detail matters. "This player might need this to help them, this player might need this, so we're trying to provide a variety because they all have different needs," Beane said. "A lot of it's mental. What makes you feel the best? What helps you prepare the best? Whether it's the quarterbacks, the kickers, the linemen, whoever it is, this gives us more versatility." A key part of the renovations, team officials say, is that will lead to a better flow of communication between the strength and conditioning staff and the team's performance science division, which records and analyzes performance, tracks nutrition and develops individualized plans for players to maximize production. Current players have been peppering Ciano with questions about what the new weight room will include. The team hopes it will encourage players to stay in Western New York after the season to do their training. "They know at the end of the day, that we're doing this for them, to help lengthen their careers, help keep them on the field, help decrease injuries," Ciano said. "I've been shocked here at camp how many of those guys have asked me questions. These guys are fired up about it." It can also be a recruitment tool for new players next year when free agency begins. "There's certain things we don't want to give up for a competitive advantage, but there's things that (in terms of) individualized player care, that we've already started," Beane said. "This is going to help us take another step in that area. How can we help … strengthen your skill set? This is what you do well, this is what you need to work on, and this is our plan, just for you." Edited August 3, 2018 by YoloinOhio 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 That terrific. Doesn't hurt as a recruiting tool for free agents, either. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) Where does the foosball table go? Edited August 3, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 If this thing turns 'foosball' into 'football' one more time, it's back to a rotary dial land line for me! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Where does the football table go? Remember the fuss over the removal of video games last year? McDermott was going to kill the culture of closeness the players had created with FIFA games. Good on the Pegulas for this. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 News like this makes me believe a refurbished New Era Field will be on the horizon. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Interesting. Long term at the Ralph? Training camp there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Terry is cheap! Should have put that money toward a !@#$ing WR! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Float tank? Bah. What a bunch of phooey. ::Shakes fist:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Don't try to break the windows and jump out of it Zay. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 You don't need all that fancy **** to be...the Best of the Best. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Shoutouts to the Pegulas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Hopefully included in these improvements are repairs made to The App, so I can listen live again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 minute ago, BuffalothruMyVeins said: Hopefully included in these improvements are repairs made to The App, so I can listen live again. Wgr app? I don’t think the team owns that. Entercom owns WGR so would control the app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Long live Rich/The Ralph/The Nerf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 43 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Terry is cheap! Should have put that money toward a !@#$ing WR! Losers I tell you. LOSERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 i've heard they're consulting with planet fitness to ensure they build it properly. it all starts with the free tootsie rolls. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) Russ read 'yoga studio', and is quietly weeping, with visions of Lycra clad staffers in his thoughts of what might have been. Edited August 3, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Schadenfreude? Why not? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: There is an arch-support specialist in the Albany area well-known for his expertise. He works (or did at the time) with some high profile clients, and former NBAer John Starks credited him with extending and improving his career. I was there with my kids, and we talked for a while about the impact he felt he could have on a playe like Aaron Schobel as he was having his issues with plantar fasciitis at the time. He told me that he worked with many professional athletes and teams, but that the Bills didn't see value in that sort of thing. He felt that there were some things that he could do to help AS but it was probably never going to happen. As as we were leaving, there was a rather large box over off to the side with the last name "Diehl" on it, and I asked if it was for David Diehl of the NYG. He just smiled and said he worked with lots of professional athletes. Anyway, it's awesome to see and hear about the Pegs willingness to commit substantial time, money and effort into WNY. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Doubling the floor plan size and adding a second floor to what's already an impressive room when you see it in person I've been in a lot of gyms, but from standing there and walking the route of the new layout I can tell you for sure that this facility will be on a whole other level 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Somewhere out there Rex is reading this article thinking dang i wonder if there will be a foot message station! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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