CorkScrewHill Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Bills have 84 players under contract plus 3 unsigned rookies .. so 12 not participating. https://billswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/19/75-show-up-buffalo-bills-voluntary-offseason-workouts/ Does anyone have insight into who is and is not attending? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 How does 75 of 90 compare to other teams? Seems like a pretty good turnout to me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: How does 75 of 90 compare to other teams? Seems like a pretty good turnout to me. This is also what I’m wondering. I’ve seen it posted on several Bills sites but I’m not sure if 75 is supposed to be a substantial number or not. Like what was the number 2 years ago? I mean 75 out of 84 sounds really good to me 🤷🏻♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 43 minutes ago, CorkScrewHill said: Bills have 84 players under contract plus 3 unsigned rookies .. so 12 not participating. https://billswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/19/75-show-up-buffalo-bills-voluntary-offseason-workouts/ Does anyone have insight into who is and is not attending? We will know who doesn’t attend next week when voluntary OTAs begin. The media will be able to be there at certain times. Right now they are allowed in the facility, but nothing is happening 2 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said: This is also what I’m wondering. I’ve seen it posted on several Bills sites but I’m not sure if 75 is supposed to be a substantial number or not. Like what was the number 2 years ago? I mean 75 out of 84 sounds really good to me 🤷🏻♂️ It is a lot. The Browns for example have 0 players attending, outside of their rookies. 27 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: How does 75 of 90 compare to other teams? Seems like a pretty good turnout to me. Browns = 0 Chiefs = 80 thats what I’ve seen so far 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Browns = 0 Chiefs = 80 That’s a bad look for a team who some people have as a sleeper contender 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said: That’s a bad look for a team who some people have as a sleeper contender They’re sleeping alright 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 44 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: They’re sleeping alright 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 hours ago, CorkScrewHill said: Bills have 84 players under contract plus 3 unsigned rookies .. so 12 not participating. https://billswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/19/75-show-up-buffalo-bills-voluntary-offseason-workouts/ Does anyone have insight into who is and is not attending? OTAs don’t start until next week? So we don’t know. Right now I think McKenzie, Diggs, Sanders, and Hughes are not in B’lo but that’s not to say they don’t plan to fly in before Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Brennan Huff said: That’s a bad look for a team who some people have as a sleeper contender I wouldn’t even call them a sleeper contender. That team is extremely stacked on both sides of the ball. The only people ignoring them are media and that is because they are Cleveland and for no other reason. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: I wouldn’t even call them a sleeper contender. That team is extremely stacked on both sides of the ball. The only people ignoring them are media and that is because they are Cleveland and for no other reason. I don't know what media you are following but I haven't seen anyone "ignoring" the Brownies. They've been called a contender by everyone, with the only caveat being the play of Mayfield. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottebillsfan2 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Culture wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: I wouldn’t even call them a sleeper contender. That team is extremely stacked on both sides of the ball. The only people ignoring them are media and that is because they are Cleveland and for no other reason. Media isn’t ignoring them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcar Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 24 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: I wouldn’t even call them a sleeper contender. That team is extremely stacked on both sides of the ball. The only people ignoring them are media and that is because they are Cleveland and for no other reason. People are ignoring them if you avoid like every news outlet. Plenty of people are already proclaiming that the Browns are the biggest threat to the Chieves in the AFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Well if those players on the edge want to make a good impression, they had better show up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, eball said: I don't know what media you are following but I haven't seen anyone "ignoring" the Brownies. They've been called a contender by everyone, with the only caveat being the play of Mayfield. Caveat also discussed a lot is their defense. 16 new players including 9 new starters. It’s not a negative per se because they upgraded in talent where it was sorely needed, within the secondary in particular. It is more of a question mark, as no one knows what the defense will look like with that many new players in the scheme. One reason why in-person OTAs would be more beneficial for that group than most teams but thus far doesn’t appear they are on board. Generally the thought is that because the Browns’ Center JC Tretter is the president of the nflpa, he’s influencing the vets to stay away. Edited May 20, 2021 by YoloinOhio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 3 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: We will know who doesn’t attend next week when voluntary OTAs begin. The media will be able to be there at certain times. Right now they are allowed in the facility, but nothing is happening It is a lot. The Browns for example have 0 players attending, outside of their rookies. Browns = 0 Chiefs = 80 thats what I’ve seen so far Browns is a team listening to bad advice from head of NFLPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 3 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: How does 75 of 90 compare to other teams? Seems like a pretty good turnout to me. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/17/report-nearly-70-broncos-players-present-for-phase-two-of-offseason-program/ https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/17/report-chiefs-have-81-present-for-offseason-workouts/ https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/17/more-than-70-dolphins-players-present-as-phase-two-begins/ https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/17/report-more-than-80-49ers-players-attend-start-of-phase-two-workouts/ https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/17/report-raiders-have-around-70-present-for-start-of-phase-two/ https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/17/report-bears-had-roughly-70-players-for-first-day-of-phase-two/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, MiltonWaddams said: I wouldn’t even call them a sleeper contender. That team is extremely stacked on both sides of the ball. The only people ignoring them are media and that is because they are Cleveland and for no other reason. Careful there Milton... Folks 'round these parts don't take too kindly to anyone saying somethin' nice about them Brownies... 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Don't workouts start next week? Can't player still show up over the next few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eee1776 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 jets had over 80 players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, eee1776 said: jets had over 80 players But can they really count in New Jersey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA OC Bills Fan Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I was listening to Sirius XM the other night. I'm pretty sure it was Pat Kirwan who was stating that Chicago is trying to make it "easier" on the players to try to encourage them to show up. With this approach they got 77% to show up. He said that this is pretty crappy and quoted what other teams are getting (I don't remember specifics on the others, but probably more like 90%). His take was making it less stringent is not a good approach, players want to get better, they want to win and they feel getting pushed is going to help them reach those goals. Our 89% (if 75 of 84 ends up being the number), seems in line with the other contenders. Oddly, they didn't mention the teams that have no one attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Brennan Huff said: That’s a bad look for a team who some people have as a sleeper contender Might have something to do with JC Tretter being the NFLPA President. Just a thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Process said: Don't workouts start next week? Can't player still show up over the next few days? Voluntary OTAs start Monday. This was the first week that non-rehabbing vet players were allowed in the facility to train (phase 2) so a lot of guys are already there. Edited May 20, 2021 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I'm trying to figure out why it's not surprising to me that Sanders and Diggs are among the small number of players not to attend. Why does that seem unsurprising? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Just now, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I'm trying to figure out why it's not surprising to me that Sanders and Diggs are among the small number of players not to attend. Why does that seem unsurprising? Likely those are veterans not coming which is not surprising for not every one can be a Jerry Rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 If playing in the NFL is your dream, you do everything you can to make it a reality. These players have been working almost every day for years to get this chance. Of course all those guys attended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Brennan Huff said: That’s a bad look for a team who some people have as a sleeper contender Without a doubt ... causes you to question the locker room leadership. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 3 hours ago, eee1776 said: jets had over 80 players You have to use the Jets Conversion Table. 80 people showed up equates to 7 players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I'm trying to figure out why it's not surprising to me that Sanders and Diggs are among the small number of players not to attend. Why does that seem unsurprising? Well... I doubt that it’s going to be guys battling to make the team that don’t show up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 8 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Browns = 0 lol so typical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Love to see it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I'm trying to figure out why it's not surprising to me that Sanders and Diggs are among the small number of players not to attend. Why does that seem unsurprising? Don't know about Sanders. Diggs trains like a total SOB at House of Athlete and Receiver Factory. If he comes to Orchard Park just for Phase I or II, he might have to slow down? It's not like he can run routes and catch passes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 The Boys are Back in Town 🎶 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 8 hours ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: I'm trying to figure out why it's not surprising to me that Sanders and Diggs are among the small number of players not to attend. Why does that seem unsurprising? Since it's not surprising to you, I'm guessing you're the one to answer that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: The Boys are Back in Town 🎶 Davis Webb Trubisky Harry Fromm ?...? Tre Edmunds? ?...? Nate Becker Knox Isaiah Hodgins Help me fill in the blanks. Edited May 21, 2021 by DrDawkinstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Davis Webb Trubisky Harry Fromm ?...? Nate Becker Knox Isaiah Hodgins Help me fill in the blanks. I think Kumerow was in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said: I think Kumerow was in there Thought that might be him in the white tee across the table... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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