Jerry Jabber Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 https://buffalofambase.com/2023/07/31/astronotes-billscamp-day-5-7-31-23/ 5 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Could you be more specific than "kick returner "? Kickoff and punt returns are different and I'm curious about who the candidates are for each. Patmon returning kicks? Interesting as he is one of the Bills large receivers at about 6-4 220. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 19 minutes ago, Herb Nightly said: Could you be more specific than "kick returner "? Kickoff and punt returns are different and I'm curious about who the candidates are for each. Patmon returning kicks? Interesting as he is one of the Bills large receivers at about 6-4 220. From the article: "Darrynton Evans then Andy Isabella got the first punts of the practice. For Kick Return it’s Harty then Evans. Evans gets a squib kick, pausing only briefly to secure it better. The next is an onside kick. No kicks into the end zone. The Chiefs kick will echo in our heads forever and ever and ever." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 That double reverse to Josh where he got laid out should never be run again...wtf Dorsey? 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Some players look much bigger in pads. “There is no helping Andy Isabella.” 😂 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I love reading these, but I have to ask why he mentions “catch of the day” so many times. I feel like it should be used once. “All these plays are great, but in my opinion the catch of the day belongs to __________.” Makes more sense than saying it 4+ times and being left to think it over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Khalil Shakir is consistently taking #1 Slot reps but to some fans of this board he's not a lock to make the roster and "has to earn it". 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, KingBoots8 said: I love reading these, but I have to ask why he mentions “catch of the day” so many times. I feel like it should be used once. “All these plays are great, but in my opinion the catch of the day belongs to __________.” Makes more sense than saying it 4+ times and being left to think it over. Maybe he should raise his prices a bit if he’s going to face tough grading. 😋 2 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSbSoon Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Cmon Dorsey let’s not get too cute in tc and get our franchise guy dinged up. I’m sure mcd wasn’t too happy about that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, BUFFALOTONE said: That double reverse to Josh where he got laid out should never be run again...wtf Dorsey? It was the Philly Special, which is absolutely a play that they need to practice. Tarron Johnson should not have hit Allen. That's on him. 11 minutes ago, BillsSbSoon said: Cmon Dorsey let’s not get too cute in tc and get our franchise guy dinged up. I’m sure mcd wasn’t too happy about that one Don't blame Dorsey. Blame Johnson for ignoring the red non-contact jersey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 37 minutes ago, Augie said: Maybe he should raise his prices a bit if he’s going to face tough grading. 😋 Valid point! Haha I truly do appreciate his work, it just threw me off reading it a few times throughout the update. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Thanks Astro. Great stuff and much appreciated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Why does it have to be so hard for someone like Astro, who is providing a widely enjoyed public service to fans, to hard to get practice tickets? I realize he’s not Peter King, but I bet more of us know more about Astro’s views than Peter King’s. And, as a “real Bills fan”, he’s more informed with deeper insights into our issues. It just shouldn’t be so hard, IMO. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Augie said: Why does it have to be so hard for someone like Astro, who is providing a widely enjoyed public service to fans, to hard to get practice tickets? I realize he’s not Peter King, but I bet more of us know more about Astro’s views than Peter King’s. And, as a “real Bills fan”, he’s more informed with deeper insights into our issues. It just shouldn’t be so hard, IMO. From what I hear, the tickets are gone as soon as they’re released. But I agree, if he’s doing bills fans a huge favor with his reporting, he should have tickets. I sure do appreciate his work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Augie said: Some players look much bigger in pads. “There is no helping Andy Isabella.” 😂 I don't imagine many will be frightened by the sight of Deonte Harty in pads either. They will be frightened when either of those two players has the ball and is running by them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said: From the article: "Darrynton Evans then Andy Isabella got the first punts of the practice. For Kick Return it’s Harty then Evans. Evans gets a squib kick, pausing only briefly to secure it better. The next is an onside kick. No kicks into the end zone. The Chiefs kick will echo in our heads forever and ever and ever." Thanks,when I read the first mention of kicks, I assumed that was it. Sucks that Hines got hurt but the Bills have numerous return candidates. The new kickoff rule might soften the loss of Hines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, BigAl2526 said: I don't imagine many will be frightened by the sight of Deonte Harty in pads either. They will be frightened when either of those two players has the ball and is running by them. Exactly. Tyreek Hill is one of the most feared players in the league and it's not because of his size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said: Khalil Shakir is consistently taking #1 Slot reps but to some fans of this board he's not a lock to make the roster and "has to earn it". Stating the obvious, but alot of fans have problems understanding that players can "improve". Year 1 to Year 2, Year 2 to 3, etc. It's not linear growth, and past comparisons or LYs production gets stuck in their minds. Failing to see that most all NFL teams are relying/going through the same thing...at various positions. Shakir looked good, from what I saw and noted. He and Cook were 2 of the most improved players on offense. Defensively, Settle looks alot quicker. From how they are mixing up looks on DL, Groot as the 3T and Floyd at DE during obvious passing downs will cause alot of teams headaches. Especially when Von returns on the other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, KingBoots8 said: I love reading these, but I have to ask why he mentions “catch of the day” so many times. I feel like it should be used once. “All these plays are great, but in my opinion the catch of the day belongs to __________.” Makes more sense than saying it 4+ times and being left to think it over. Tyrod Taylor OVER THE MIDDLE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Thanks ASTRO!! That was a great read ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Glad to hear Floyd looks dominant. He is a monster. Ppl forget he got a 16 mil per multi year contract in 21. Dude was borderline elite the last 3 years. DL should be dominant. So much talent/depth Also like Boogie at DT and Cook/Harris looking good. Just overall this looks on paper and the field a much much better team than our SB favorite roster last year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: Glad to hear Floyd looks dominant. He is a monster. Ppl forget he got a 16 mil per multi year contract in 21. Dude was borderline elite the last 3 years. DL should be dominant. So much talent/depth Also like Boogie at DT and Cook/Harris looking good. Just overall this looks on paper and the field a much much better team than our SB favorite roster last year I'm hoping. Every year we keep saying this and it doesn't come to fruition. If we finally have a pass rush it will completely transform how this Defense plays. Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Augie said: Why does it have to be so hard for someone like Astro, who is providing a widely enjoyed public service to fans, to hard to get practice tickets? I realize he’s not Peter King, but I bet more of us know more about Astro’s views than Peter King’s. And, as a “real Bills fan”, he’s more informed with deeper insights into our issues. It just shouldn’t be so hard, IMO. The problem is that the new generation of guys covering the team via blogs and podcasts aren’t credentialed as media. So they have to compete against the rest of us punks for tickets, and the skill set that’s best for covering football outside traditional media isn’t the skill set for optimal ticket-grabbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, Beck Water said: The problem is that the new generation of guys covering the team via blogs and podcasts aren’t credentialed as media. So they have to compete against the rest of us punks for tickets, and the skill set that’s best for covering football outside traditional media isn’t the skill set for optimal ticket-grabbing. I get it, but it feels like when they came up with credit-scoring in loan decisions. I understand, but there should still be room to THINK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Westside said: From what I hear, the tickets are gone as soon as they’re released. But I agree, if he’s doing bills fans a huge favor with his reporting, he should have tickets. I sure do appreciate his work. He is a total asset to all of us every darn year, I really like his reports, 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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