Bills minicamp Day 1 &2 observations: James Cook flashes in pass game

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

Bills minicamp Day 1 observations: James Cook flashes in pass game
 

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2022/06/buffalo-bills-minicamp-day-1-observations-james-cook-flashes-in-pass-game-jordan-poyer-practices-in-full.html
 

 

Jordan Poyer practices in full
 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 15, 2022 by SlimShady'sSpaceForce

[JerseyBills]

So is Tre White practicing??

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

4 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:

So is Tre White practicing??

Dunno 

 

recent news?

 

https://thebuffalofanatics.com/when-will-tredavious-white-return/

 

 

 

Not that that was useful 

Edited June 14, 2022 by SlimShady'sSpaceForce

[Mat68]

Listening in to the pod now.  Shout podcast.  Cook looks like a different guy with how he moves.  Main play that stood out was vs Milano.  Austin is more than a camp body.  

26 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:

So is Tre White practicing??

No.  No major update until camp.  

[First Round Bust]

12 hours ago, JerseyBills said:

So is Tre White practicing??

6 months into ACL tear recovery ? this becomes a question at 9 months around mid-Sept

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

2 minutes ago, First Round Bust said:

6 months into ACL tear recovery ? this becomes a question at 9 months around mid-Sept

We shouldn’t see much of Tre until close to September would be my guess 

[Buffalo03]

12 hours ago, Mat68 said:

Listening in to the pod now.  Shout podcast.  Cook looks like a different guy with how he moves.  Main play that stood out was vs Milano.  Austin is more than a camp body.  

No.  No major update until camp.  

Sal Capaccio said the first day of rookie Minichamps that you can see a clear difference in James Cook than our other RBs

[T master]

12 hours ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

Bills minicamp Day 1 observations: James Cook flashes in pass game
 

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2022/06/buffalo-bills-minicamp-day-1-observations-james-cook-flashes-in-pass-game-jordan-poyer-practices-in-full.html
 

 

Jordan Poyer practices in full
 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay what's with he waving of the hands what exactly does that do for them i see WR's do that to i mean if your going to try to simulate running then use your legs & run in place especially for the dang money they make !! 

 

But to just move your hands in similar fashion as if you are running ???? I don't see what if anything that does . 

[Warcodered]

 

[Captain_Quint]

So it's still Haack doing all of the holding so far on field goals?

[Doc]

6 minutes ago, Captain_Quint said:

So it's still Haack doing all of the holding so far on field goals?

 

Great question.

[YattaOkasan]

42 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

Austin will be lucky to make the roster…

why lucky?  couldnt he just be the best punt returner?  he also has more outside experience than mckenzie.  i would like more depth there.  i have austin with higher odds of making the roster than stevenson and mckenzie at the moment (though him and lil dirty are close)

[MJS]

3 hours ago, ScottLaw said:

Austin will be lucky to make the roster…

It's basically between him and McKenzie. Austin has more punt return experience and more production as a wide receiver.

[Milanos Milano]

3 hours ago, ScottLaw said:

Austin will be lucky to make the roster…

I 100% guarantee he will be on the final roster. Sig it. His speed is a needed option and he’s proving great results already. 

1 minute ago, MJS said:

It's basically between him and McKenzie. Austin has more punt return experience and more production as a wide receiver.

Both McKenzie and Austin will be on the roster. We are likely keeping 7WRs. 
 

Diggs

Davis

Crowder

McKenzie

Austin

Shakir

Hodgins/Kumerow 

[John from Riverside]

3 hours ago, ScottLaw said:

Austin will be lucky to make the roster…

Given our lack of ST's returner I think its more of probablility then lucky

[JakeFrommStateFarm]

For those that didn't click on the article

 

1. James Cook looks the part, but time will tell

It was a mostly quiet Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for Cook, but he got a few chances with the ball in his hands on Tuesday and looked explosive. The first came during 7-on-7 when he got separation against Matt Milano and hauled in a pass from Josh Allen. Then during 11-on-11, Cook made one of the most noteworthy plays of the day. He caught a short pass from Allen and got behind offensive linemen Greg Mantz out in space and turned it up a few gears. The play made you envision what it’s going to look like when he’s in that situation against opposing defenses. His speed looks different out of the backfield.

 

 

His speed didn't look different to me at all.  The same guy I've been watching all season at Georgia.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

 

[Kwai San]

On 6/15/2022 at 12:48 PM, ScottLaw said:

An overrated “need” by Bills fans… Only way I see Austin making the team is if they cut Kumerow for him.

 

Dude you can NOT be serious with this quote?!?!?!?  They NEED a returner...it isn't overrated and the coaching staff is more than aware they NEED a returner.  Step away from the crack man....it ain't a good look on you.

Edited June 18, 2022 by Kwai San

[RobbRiddick]

6 hours ago, Buffalo03 said:

Sal Capaccio said the first day of rookie Minichamps that you can see a clear difference in James Cook than our other RBs

 

I really hope this kid is a beast. I've got so used to the rhetoric about him being more of a pass weapon that I'm focussed mainly on that. If he turns out to be a big weapon on the ground as well just imagine how much more that will benefit Allen and the offense

Edited June 15, 2022 by RobbRiddick

[BIGFOOTspaceman]

2 hours ago, ScottLaw said:

An overrated “need” by Bills fans… Only way I see Austin making the team is if they cut Kumerow for him.

 

Cut that waste of space Hodgins.

[HurlyBurly51]

5 hours ago, ScottLaw said:

Austin will be lucky to make the roster…

Saving this one for posterity.  Reports say differently.

[JESSEFEFFER]

2 hours ago, ScottLaw said:

An overrated “need” by Bills fans… Only way I see Austin making the team is if they cut Kumerow for him.

They need someone with reliable hands and decision making like Hyde but who can be a threat to improve the the field position on a semi regular basis.  Hyde is too valuable at safety to have him taking kick return hits.  An improvement there is easier talk about than find, imo.  That one klutzy KOR by McKenzie vs. the Colts where he stumbled, fell and fumbled without being touched seemed to spook McDermott.  I think the stumble happened due to the crown of the field as Isaiah suddenly started heading "uphill."  That was my thought at the time. 

 

Isaiah Tackled by a Ghost

 

[MJS]

3 hours ago, IronMaidenBills said:

Both McKenzie and Austin will be on the roster. We are likely keeping 7WRs. 

 

Diggs

Davis

Crowder

McKenzie

Austin

Shakir

Hodgins/Kumerow 

If they keep 7, I agree. But we don't usually keep 7.

[Milanos Milano]

8 minutes ago, MJS said:

If they keep 7, I agree. But we don't usually keep 7.

I think we go with the same mindset as last year when we kept 7. As much as I like McKenzie, Austin is a better punt returner. I’m the even that we only keep 7, that would likely mean a cut between McKenzie, Crowder,’and Shakir. Because I’m not sure either of those guys can play ST as well as Kumerow, but maybe I’m wrong. Those 3 WRs are just to good to cut. Which is why I think we roll with 7. 

[BuffaloBill]

It’s just crazy to think how good this team might be.  The roster just seems loaded.

[Milanos Milano]

1 hour ago, HurlyBurly51 said:

Saving this one for posterity.  Reports say differently.

It’s the same with people crapping on Hodgins. By all accounts, Austin and Hodgins stock has been up. Austin has raked in 4 TDs already. 

[eball]

7 minutes ago, IronMaidenBills said:

Austin has raked in 4 TDs already. 

 

Oh geez...I'm also thirsting for as much Bills news as possible, but when you start quoting "stats" with guys wearing helmets and shorts I really have to draw the line.

[Milanos Milano]

1 minute ago, eball said:

 

Oh geez...I'm also thirsting for as much Bills news as possible, but when you start quoting "stats" with guys wearing helmets and shorts I really have to draw the line.

I agree, but I thought it was note worthy. Nobody else was doing that, so it stood out. 

[eball]

1 minute ago, IronMaidenBills said:

I agree, but I thought it was note worthy. Nobody else was doing that, so it stood out. 

 

Best news to come out of any OTA/minicamp:  nobody got hurt.  That's about it.

 

[Milanos Milano]

If for nothing else, it shows that he’s hungry. 

[Warcodered]

12 minutes ago, IronMaidenBills said:

It’s the same with people crapping on Hodgins. By all accounts, Austin and Hodgins stock has been up. Austin has raked in 4 TDs already. 

I'm eh on Hodgins he's been good in the offseason before but can't get through it healthy and get on the field in the season.

[Milanos Milano]

3 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Best news to come out of any OTA/minicamp:  nobody got hurt.  That's about it.

 

If it was Davis had 4 TDs, the narrative would be he’s going to destroy the league this year and everyone would be clapping for it. I’m just giving credit where credit is due. 

I mean, why didn’t Shakir have 4 TDs, afterall it’s basically meaningless and everyone should be doing it. Right? 

Edited June 15, 2022 by IronMaidenBills

[eball]

13 minutes ago, IronMaidenBills said:

If it was Davis had 4 TDs, the narrative would be he’s going to destroy the league this year and everyone would be clapping for it. I’m just giving credit where credit is due. 

I mean, why didn’t Shakir have 4 TDs, afterall it’s basically meaningless and everyone should be doing it. Right? 

 

Calm down, Francis.  Just bustin' your chops.

 

[Patrick Duffy]

4 minutes ago, IronMaidenBills said:

If it was Davis had 4 TDs, the narrative would be he’s going to destroy the league this year and everyone would be clapping for it. I’m just giving credit where credit is due. 

 

I have to disagree here. Couple reasons, one being if it was Davis (or Diggs etc) with 4 TD's in this situation it wouldn't be any different. It's basically nothing to start getting excited about or anything like that. I mean it's just exercise time pretty much. Also it's known what Davis brings to the table at this point. 

 

As other poster stated, best news is no fluke injuries. 

[Doc]

1 hour ago, Kwai San said:

Dude you can NOT be serious with quote?!?!?!?  They NEED a returner...it isn't overrated and the coaching staff is more than aware they NEED a returner.  Step away from the crack man....it ain't a good look on you.

 

Scott's hoping Austin doesn't make the team so he can continue to say they did nothing on offense.

[buffaloboyinATL]

21 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Calm down, Francis.  Just bustin' your chops.

 

Or lighten up, your choice. 

 

if any of you homos* call me Francis again, I'll kill ya.

 

*movie quote, not meant to offend anyone.  

[BillsFanForever19]

21 hours ago, JerseyBills said:

So is Tre White practicing??

 

6 months into a doctor preferred 9 month recovery? That would be begging for a re-tear. He won't be practicing until the end of the Pre-Season, if we're lucky. 

Edited June 15, 2022 by BillsFanForever19

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

 

 

 

 

[Punching Bag]

9 hours ago, Captain_Quint said:

So it's still Haack doing all of the holding so far on field goals?

 

So far. Speculation from Cover 1 is that they will alternate days holding in practice.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

6 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

Speculation from Cover

So

 

SSDD.