YoloinOhio Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) Good or bad move? I never liked joint practices because I fear injuries when the other team might be a tad careless or aggressive. But I do know teams get tired of going up against each other at some point too. technically I guess they could still arrange this, but not much time left to do so Edited July 13, 2021 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Good. I don't see the value in joint practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Going to see the Bills practice against the Panthers in SC 2019 was a real treat, great memory—but I do understand why they wouldn’t want to have a joint session this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Even though Covid is trending down I still think this is a good decision with regards to limiting possible exposure. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 It’s debatable. Some football people think there is even more value in competitive practices than a pre season game. If we weren’t playing WFT, I would’ve thought Sean and Rivera would’ve done something together. I’ve noticed teams usually practice opposite conference and where there is a connection. With three pre season games, I think that’s fine. I just want every opportunity to evaluate our depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comebackkid Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Good, let them wonder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 We only want to practice against the best of the best. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I, personally, believe there is value in joint practices. With the Delta variant, however, I’m glad they’re controlling what they can control. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 The FO is not letting out any info, extraneous or otherwise for other teams to see any sooner than is necessary, no need for some loser azs team to see anything we are doing as prep work for the season, buckle up ladies and gentlemen, the ride is about to start. Go Bills!!! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I understand the point of getting tired going up against your teammates. But at the same time, your teammate isn’t going to put extra juice on the hit. The other guy on the other team trying to make the roster will be a little more umpf into it. Unless your teammate is JP Losman or Aaron Maybin….no holding back against them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Good! I am not a fan of joint practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I feel like this is a public health related decision and the Bills will again participate in joint practices as soon as next season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, LeGOATski said: Good. I don't see the value in joint practices. Only value I SEE is the practicing against a different team and scrimmaging them.. gives the younger players that 4th unofficial game get up to speed.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Good. Less travel and less COVID exposure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 48 minutes ago, PatsFanNH said: Only value I SEE is the practicing against a different team and scrimmaging them.. gives the younger players that 4th unofficial game get up to speed.. The 4th preseason game will probably just be folded into the 3rd game still giving the starters the game off. 1st game will probably be 1 qrtr starters and 2nd one a half, don't really need more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Good, I've never been a fan of joint practices. They make me nervous for reasons Yolo already alluded to. 3 preseason games is enough contact with other teams before the real games begin imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I think it’s a bad decision for the roster fringe. With rookies missing last offseason and one less preseason game this year, it’s less time in a competitive atmosphere for the roster fringe/depth. That said, overall likely won’t matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Mike Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 3 hours ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Going to see the Bills practice against the Panthers in SC 2019 was a real treat, great memory—but I do understand why they wouldn’t want to have a joint session this year. Same here. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was cool meeting old bills like Pete Metzelaars, Joe D. and Steve Tasker, having McBean come chat at the fence, etc. AFAIK no Bills were seriously hurt, either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Colorado Mike said: Same here. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was cool meeting old bills like Pete Metzelaars, Joe D. and Steve Tasker, having McBean come chat at the fence, etc. AFAIK no Bills were seriously hurt, either. That was the infamous site of … 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsherd Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I could see why they passed on it this season as they have most of the team back from 2020. Why take a chance instead work internally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Just had a joint practice myself. May roll another. 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 10 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Good or bad move? I never liked joint practices because I fear injuries when the other team might be a tad careless or aggressive. But I do know teams get tired of going up against each other at some point too. technically I guess they could still arrange this, but not much time left to do so Joint practices are for losing teams trying to rebuild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 11 hours ago, DJB said: Even though Covid is trending down I still think this is a good decision with regards to limiting possible exposure. Good point. Didn't even think of that till you said it, but that makes total sense. Generally I like joint practices, but don't think it's a very big issue either way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I think joint practices give coaches headaches, and they are more helpful when you don’t really know what you have on your team. If there were no preseason games I’d be more in favor of them. I don’t want to see some other team’s 4th string wannabe rolling up on Josh Allen’s ankle because he’s desperate to make the team. Bottom line — this decision will have little to no impact on the Bills’ preparedness for the regular season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 We have 3 preseason games this year so plenty of time to evaluate players in game situations. If it was like last year with no preseason games then I could see the benefit of joint practices as that would be your only time against an opponent before the regular season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, HereComesTheReignAgain said: Good! I am not a fan of joint practices. Agreed. "Why do you think they call it 'dope'?!" Edited July 14, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Oi Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 We are farther along in our development (It's been a LONG time since anyone could say that.) then the other teams in our division. We basically know what we got and are concentrating on ourselves. In the past I saw value in having joint practices but being as things are now I'm fine with them going without one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: That was the infamous site of … This is one of the reasons that I cannot stand Newton. After all that tough talk, he sat out the scrimmage. There is a respectable way to talk smack and have fun. Newton is just annoying and obnoxious. A completely unlikeable person. I am thoroughly enjoying watching him crash and burn the last couple years. Edited July 14, 2021 by HereComesTheReignAgain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Does this count? ⬇️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Teams barely seem to practice hard in training camp anymore. At least not full contact. And no more two a days. Most joint practice sessions turn into all out brawls anyways. Who needs that?? We have 3 preseason games to get in the groove and work out the kinks. I am sure will be ready to steamroll the Steelers and their overrated coach, QB and entire roster for that matter come September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 7 hours ago, eball said: I think joint practices give coaches headaches... Buy a better quality of marijuana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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