YoloinOhio Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Bills will travel to Spartanburg, SC for a week of practice vs the Carolina Panthers - the week of 8/10. Its been a few years since the Bills held joint practices. I believe the last one was the Browns at SJF in 2015. They also went to Latrobe in 2014 to practice against the Steelers. It’s pretty common around the league, but I’m not a huge fan of it. im sure the players are eager to practice against guys who aren’t their teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I dont enjoy it but mostly for selfish reasons when they are away for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 For whatever reason I’m more on edge about injuries when they are scrimmaging other teams 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: For whatever reason I’m more on edge about injuries when they are scrimmaging other teams This is sort of how I feel. It just is chippier. In the offseason the main concern is getting to the season healthy. Those practices scare me because the other team doesn’t necessarily have the health of the guy across from them as a top priority. They are trying to compete. When it is your team you are always careful about how hard you hit someone or you might pull up. It’s just a slightly different mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Yes and No i think its good for them to practice vs a different person and see maybe weaknesses they have that someone else could expose but worried about injuries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I like it for the players as they get to hit someone else. I do think it should be well managed and with a team you are very unlikely to play that season or post season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 18 minutes ago, aceman_16 said: I dont enjoy it but mostly for selfish reasons when they are away for it. Given the fact that I live in the Spartanburg area I support it 100%.? 14 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: For whatever reason I’m more on edge about injuries when they are scrimmaging other teams Our practice was pretty chippy today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I agree about the injuries, but I like they can really go live and get a feel for who’s going to be there on September 8th. For example is Ed ready day 1. And it’s always good to beat up some other guys. Coach McDermott and Ron Rivera have a good relationship where both organizations will get some beneficial experience from the scrimmages!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I can see the benefit of it, but it's not vital to do a shared camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I don't, really. At least with your own team you know guys don't want to injure each other. There's more restraint I'm sure. But against another team they don't have that restraint. That's partly why it's valuable, because it increases intensity and competition. But the higher the intensity and competition, the more risk for injury. So if we increase that risk I'd rather it count for something. But coaches know that and they still think it's valuable. And they get paid the big bucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I think every team should do this and a scrimmage replaces one of the preseason games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 3 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: For whatever reason I’m more on edge about injuries when they are scrimmaging other teams Exactly my feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Yes, allows us and them to see how they are doing against another team. Plus it provides variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6 hours ago, mikemac2001 said: Yes and No i think its good for them to practice vs a different person and see maybe weaknesses they have that someone else could expose but worried about injuries This is about where I am. I think joint practices are better preparation for the season (and could take the place of one or two preseason games) but I'm worried about injuries because of more intense activity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 If the scrimmage becomes the norm for a team the players would be warned to get in shape before TC. It's still safer then a preseason game. The coaches on both teams can better control a scrimmage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 sure ... better to fight with another team than your own teammates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Absolutely. During camp when your QB makes a great play, the negative side of me goes, "our defense is terrible!" and likewise, if the defense makes a nice interception, the narrative is, "Our QB just throws interceptions!"... It'll be nice to see them against another team, for sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Depends on how they're rolled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I will be in Spartanburg on the 13 th cheering our boys on. Also, already have tickets with the wife directly behind the Bills Bench that Friday??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLongBall Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 15 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: For whatever reason I’m more on edge about injuries when they are scrimmaging other teams Me too. You have a lot of guys going all out fighting for a job, possibly doing so against your teams' starters, potentially doing stupid stuff like cut blocks etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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