This seasons camp star

[BigAl2526]

21 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said:

The fans!

 

At least it keeps the message board busy in the slow periods.  Just trying to give our moderators something to moderate.

[NewEra]

I think TJ Sanders is going to be a star and I think we’ll see why at start in training camp. 
 

Hancock, Hawes and Prather are guys I have hope for being great depth.  
 

If Hancock picks up the McBabich playbook and shows he can stick in coverage, I think he takes Cams job (as most do).

Hawes might be my favorite value pick, as he does something exceptionally well, blocking.  And that one thing he does well is something that Brady knows how to use in the run and short passing game.  He might not be a great receiver,  it I think he’s better than people say. Chip, leak then catch. 
 

I like Prather as a practice squad guy.  In time (2026+) I could see him getting some snaps 

 

Big fan of Strong and his value too.  The CB room is deep and I hope he shows out and earns a spot in camp.  Not sure he’ll make it to our PS.  
 

FA adds-  I expect Elijah Moore to get a pay increase next season that will likely yield us a compensatory pick.  

 

I really like Joe Andreeson too. Super athletic and I don’t see many holes in his game other than being short with short arms.  
 

 

 

[The Cincinnati Kid]

1 hour ago, Ben said:

Fair enough but every once in a while there's a fred jackson

I hear you and agree, the Fred Jackson and Joe Andressens of the world are out there. More often than not we see the Marcus Muphy or Christian Wade or some wide receiver who did something to make a highlight reel while at WVU or whatever but with no real chance. 
 

I don’t really care about the bottom of the roster. Those guys get churned through on every team to make room for vets, injury replacements, trades, etc. 

 

During the drought I was all about finding the diamond is the rough, but that didn’t typically work out in terms of wins. 

[Pete]

2 hours ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

I was going to pick the same guy. If Bishop is a bust I could see Hancock making a push to start at Safety. At a minimum would love to see him outplay Cam Lewis and be the third safety.

Good choice! Once the pads come on he is guaranteed to get in a fight with someone! 

Imagine when we line Hawes next to Brown.  That is a ton of attitude, toughness, and tenacity.

[Brand J]

1 hour ago, julian said:

The Dorian Strong kid seems to be player plenty of national media types were high on, maybe he makes an impression.

He’s already made an impression on our first round pick. Hairston even admitted to learning from Strong. When McD talked about corners, he mentioned both Strong and Hairston as potential contributors, so I’d say the early returns are looking positive.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Just now, Pete said:

Imagine when we line Hawes next to Brown.  That is a ton of attitude, toughness, and tenacity.

100% agree. They can go ultra heavy with Hawes on one side and Anderson on the other. D won't know what way they are going 

[sven233]

There are a few guys that I am hoping and praying that turn out to be the camp star because of how much their emergence could help this team, but there is 1 guy for me that I truly believe is going to make a name for himself.......Elijah Moore.

 

No, he's not a rookie.  No, he's not someone that would be completely shocking to take this title.  But I think there are a lot of people out there that just see him as a last second addition to the roster, making just $2 million bucks, that think he's going to be battling for WR4 or WR5.  I'm telling you right now I would be absolutely shocked if that is where he ends up on this team.  I truly believe that he could honestly be the most talented WR we have on this team and we haven't seen near his best in the NFL to this point.  

 

If it truly is an open competition for playing time at the position, I expect him to show out and perhaps be one of the top 2 WRs in terms of snap counts this year because the talent will be undeniable.

[Pete]

1 minute ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

100% agree. They can go ultra heavy with Hawes on one side and Anderson on the other. D won't know what way they are going 

Anderson is another brawler with attitude.  Whenever there was a flare up during games, it seems Brown and/or Anderson were always involved.  Reggie Gilliam brings a quiet tenacious brawler skillset from the HB position too.  The Bills are a tough physical team that will impose its will on most teams.  Its toughness begins with 17

[Royale with Cheese]

Keon Coleman....I think he's going to have a great camp.

 

Lets see if it continues in the regular season.  

[Don Otreply]

1 hour ago, Logic said:

Bills fans tend to obsess over bottom-of-roster longshots at wide receiver year after year after year.

That being the case, smart money is on Kaden Prather, Tyrell Shavers, and Laviska Shenault to become 2025 camp darlings.

Prather all the way, 🤣

[Mark Vader]

Rookie: Landon Jackson. I know he's not a longshot to make the team, but he's going to be big in camp.

 

Non-Rookie: Darrynton Evans. I'll say it again, he belongs on an NFL roster.

[mushypeaches]

2 hours ago, The Cincinnati Kid said:

I hear you and agree, the Fred Jackson and Joe Andressens of the world are out there. More often than not we see the Marcus Muphy or Christian Wade or some wide receiver who did something to make a highlight reel while at WVU or whatever but with no real chance. 
 

I don’t really care about the bottom of the roster. Those guys get churned through on every team to make room for vets, injury replacements, trades, etc. 

 

During the drought I was all about finding the diamond is the rough, but that didn’t typically work out in terms of wins. 

You are spot on about the drought.  When you already know that your team is basically a bunch of JAG’s, it’s easy to try and find hope in something new and different, even if it’s a super small chance of being realistic

[Lafromboise]

I really Wana see what cole Bishop can do. Guy was a second round pick, downhill physical and probably hand picked by McDermott. And of course, he's great with his defensive backs and even saying "your in good hands don't worry were gunna coach you up".  so I'm actually looking for a big year from him honestly in camp and in season. Give me Landon Jackson also.

 

 

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[Augie]

2 hours ago, Pete said:

Imagine when we line Hawes next to Brown.  That is a ton of attitude, toughness, and tenacity.

 

Throw Alec Anderson in there and THAT would be fun to watch! Football with attitude! 

[Dukestreetking]

3 hours ago, stevestojan said:

Have a kid at 44 years old they said. It will be fun they said. 

 

Brother, I had my first and only at 43. It was/is...taxing. No idea how you're surviving.

 

(aaand...back to your regularly scheduled thread)

[ColoradoBills]

3 hours ago, BigAl2526 said:

I'll pick one for offense - Kaden Prather, and one for defense - Wande Owens.  We heard good reports about both in the OTAs and mini-camp and both have the requisite lack of notoriety from their college days and the pre-draft process.

 

That's my pick.  Have to have a WR in the hype!

[EasternOHBillsFan]

Landon M.F.ing "NoHo Hank" JACKSON is my choice... with Bosa always injured, he will shine brightly. As I have said, the Pats's first round pick was ABUSED by Landon head to head. We have needed someone to improve our meh pash rush and let's turn him loose!!!

[frostbitmic]

It always seems to be WRs that get the Preseason love, gotta think it'll be Kaden Prather this year.

 

Defensively I'll go with Javon Solomon, he'll destroy some #2 and #3 QBs in preseason games.

 

 

[NeverOutNick]

4 hours ago, Ben said:

This time of year there's always some kid who comes out of nowhere to be the camp/preseason star. This year feels like most positions are deep so it might be tough to make a name but I'll go Hancock from OSU as the guy who ends up contributing early. Thought this would make a good slow day thread 

I hope you’re right and he thrives at safety…bye bye Hamlin 

[Doc]

Landon Jackson. His combine measurables put him in rare company and he gets to learn from Joey Bosa (hopefully not health wise though).