Training Camp News - Around the League version

[beebe]

brutal for chargers/slater. 

[billsfan89]

4 hours ago, BarleyNY said:

 

Vrabel’s teams are not only physical, they are also disciplined, unlike the Ravens who are physical, dirty and undisciplined. I’ve always wanted to see what Vrabel could do if he had a qb, but didn’t really want it to be in the AFC much less the AFCE. 

 

The Bills since 2023 have been a much more "physical" team on offense. I think the beefing up of the interior of the offensive line as well as Spencer Brown rebounding into a mauler at RT have changed the Bills offensive capabilities from a physicality standpoint. Defensively the results have been mixed. I think this off-season with the additions via the draft and free agency the Bills have attempted to get bigger and strong on the defensive line. So I am hoping that the Bills can do bully ball on both sides of the ball with a still strong and nasty offensive line and a bigger stronger defensive line. 

[Goin Breakdown]

3 hours ago, Pete said:

Know Your Enemies. 

 

Pats D was 9th in NFL DVOA 2024.

 

The Patriots' secondary is expected to be a strength in the 2025 season, with a combination of strong young players and veteran additions.

 

Key players include Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis at cornerback, and Jabrill Peppers, Kyle Dugger, and Marcus Epps at safety.

 

Key players and their roles:

 

Cornerbacks:Christian Gonzalez: Emerging star cornerback, expected to take another leap in his development.Carlton Davis: Veteran cornerback signed in free agency, known for his physicality and press coverage.Marcus Jones: A quality slot corner, potentially playing more on offense, according to some analysts.

 

Safeties:Jabrill Peppers: An elite safety with high overall grades in recent seasons.Kyle Dugger: A solid starter, though he battled injuries last season.Marcus Epps: Another safety who provides depth and competition.

 

Strengths and Expectations:

 

ESPN predicts the secondary will be the Patriots' top strength in 2025.The combination of Gonzalez and Davis is expected to be one of the league's top cornerback duos.The Patriots are aiming to re-establish their defensive identity with a revamped coaching staff and a strong secondary.NBC Sports Boston suggests the secondary has the potential to be a shutdown unit.

 

CUPCAKE SCHEDULE

1September 71:00 p.m.Las Vegas RaidersGillette StadiumCBS

2September 141:00 p.m.at Miami DolphinsHard Rock StadiumCBS

3September 211:00 p.m.Pittsburgh SteelersGillette StadiumCBS

4September 281:00 p.m.Carolina PanthersGillette StadiumFox

5October 58:20 p.m.at Buffalo BillsHighmark StadiumNBC

6October 124:25 p.m.at New Orleans SaintsCaesars SuperdomeCBS

7October 191:00 p.m.at Tennessee TitansNissan StadiumCBS

8October 261:00 p.m.Cleveland BrownsGillette StadiumFox

9November 21:00 p.m.Atlanta FalconsGillette StadiumCBS

10November 91:00 p.m.at Tampa Bay BuccaneersRaymond James StadiumCBS

11November 138:15 p.m.New York JetsGillette StadiumPrime Video

12November 231:00 p.m.at Cincinnati BengalsPaycor StadiumCBS

13December 18:15 p.m.New York GiantsGillette StadiumESPN

14Bye

15December 141:00 p.m.Buffalo BillsGillette StadiumCBS

16December 211:00 p.m.at Baltimore RavensM&T Bank StadiumCBS

17December 281:00 p.m.at New York JetsMetLife StadiumCBS

18January 3/4TBDMiami DolphinsGillette StadiumTBD

 

A FIRST PLACE SCHEDULE

1September 78:20 p.m.Baltimore RavensHighmark StadiumNBC

2September 141:00 p.m.at New York JetsMetLife StadiumCBS

3September 188:15 p.m.Miami DolphinsHighmark StadiumPrime Video

4September 281:00 p.m.New Orleans SaintsHighmark StadiumCBS

5October 58:20 p.m.New England PatriotsHighmark StadiumNBC

6October 137:15 p.m.at Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz StadiumESPN

7Bye

8October 261:00 p.m.at Carolina PanthersBank of America StadiumFox

9November 24:25 p.m.Kansas City ChiefsHighmark StadiumCBS

10November 91:00 p.m.at Miami DolphinsHard Rock StadiumCBS

11November 161:00 p.m.Tampa Bay BuccaneersHighmark StadiumCBS

12November 208:15 p.m.at Houston TexansNRG StadiumPrime Video

13November 304:25 p.m.at Pittsburgh SteelersAcrisure StadiumCBS

14December 74:25 p.m.Cincinnati BengalsHighmark StadiumFox

15December 141:00 p.m.at New England PatriotsGillette StadiumCBS

16December 211:00 p.m.at Cleveland BrownsHuntington Bank FieldCBS

17December 284:25 p.m.Philadelphia EaglesHighmark StadiumFox

18January 3/4TBDNew York JetsHighmark StadiumTBD

 

The Buffalo Bills are heavily favored to win the AFC East in 2025, with some projections even suggesting a near certainty. While other teams in the division, like the Patriots and Dolphins, are expected to improve, the Bills are seen as the clear frontrunners. 

Here's a more detailed look at the projected wins for each team:

Buffalo Bills:

Projected to win the division, with some predictions placing their win total at 12-5 or even 13-4. 

New England Patriots:

Expected to be more competitive than recent years, with projections around 9-8. 

Miami Dolphins:

Projections range from 8-9 to potentially 10-11 wins, with health being a key factor. 

New York Jets:

Projected to be at the bottom of the division, with predictions around 7-10 wins. 

The Bills' dominance in the division is largely attributed to their strong performance over the past five seasons and the continued presence of star quarterback Josh Allen. However, the Patriots, with new leadership and some key acquisitions, are seen as the most likely to challenge the Bills for the division title. 

 

Great post and insight. We may not like it but they will be better this year be it due to soft schedule, personnel or both. 

[HappyDays]

This and the injury to Slater make me very thankful our last training camp practice was today. Teams are losing cornerstone players possibly for the season.

[Pete]

Id love to get the Shoeless one back here.  Palmer-Coleman-Shakir-Shavers-Mack would beat up other D's IR Samuel if you cant trade him

[Goin Breakdown]

11 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

This and the injury to Slater make me very thankful our last training camp practice was today. Teams are losing cornerstone players possibly for the season.

Makes me wonder of the and should've be getting back to work sooner and working a a slower rate to get up to speed. This whole 1 month before ready set go!! Might not be the best. Idk. Why would I have the answers but just a thought. 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

4 hours ago, RoscoeParrish said:

Please stop with the AI slop.

Amen.  Thank you.

[SCBills]

 

[That's No Moon]

13 minutes ago, SCBills said:

 

[Low Positive]

19 minutes ago, SCBills said:

 

Probably posted that 30 seconds after Fields threw one into the 3rd row.

[Big Blitz]

25 minutes ago, SCBills said:

 

 

That you were correct to draft Braelon Allen in round 10 instead of Breece in round 2 for fantasy?  

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

24 minutes ago, Low Positive said:

Probably posted that 30 seconds after Fields threw one into the 3rd row.

Is the 3rd row better or worse than the hospitality tent? 🤔

[YoloinOhio]

Chargers are cursed confirmed 

 

[Low Positive]

38 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

Is the 3rd row better or worse than the hospitality tent? 🤔

Fields is good, but he's no EJ Manuel.

[LabattBlue]

2 hours ago, HappyDays said:

This and the injury to Slater make me very thankful our last training camp practice was today. Teams are losing cornerstone players possibly for the season.

Not to nitpik, but while the SJF part of camp is done, there are many more camp practices between now and the opener at OBD.  🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Process]

That's a brutal brutal loss 

[HappyDays]

Damn worst case scenario for Slater confirmed:

 

I'm no doctor but I'm pretty sure that's even worse than an ACL tear. He can probably play in 2026 but might not be himself, it isn't a clean recovery like an ACL tear.

[Big Blitz]

3 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Damn worst case scenario for Slater confirmed:

 

I'm no doctor but I'm pretty sure that's even worse than an ACL tear. He can probably play in 2026 but might not be himself, it isn't a clean recovery like an ACL tear.

 

 

[julian]

40 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Damn worst case scenario for Slater confirmed:

 

I'm no doctor but I'm pretty sure that's even worse than an ACL tear. He can probably play in 2026 but might not be himself, it isn't a clean recovery like an ACL tear.

Other than losing Herbert, this is worst case scenario for the Chargers.

 

 Plenty of people believe Chargers are a playoff team, we’ll see if they can regroup.

[DrDawkinstein]

Denver Broncos, you're our only hope...