‘The overrated comment stems from an ESPN survey of NFL execs, scouts and coaches that ranked the top 10 quarterbacks around the league, in which Allen slotted in at No. 3 behind Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. Despite praise from others surveyed, the detracting anonymous executive went on to say Allen “is underdeveloped at winning at the line of scrimmage, tends to lock on to targets, more of a thrower than precision passer, forces throws into traffic.”’
BillsBeat - July 25, 2024
4 Observations: Keon Coleman jumps right in with starters as Bills open camp
‘Rookie WR Keon Coleman was with the starting offense more than I thought he would be early in camp, and he was up for the challenge. Coleman hauled in a touchdown in the back of the end zone during an 11-on-11 and should have had a second. Allen found Coleman along the sideline, but the officials called it incomplete. We went back and watched the play on the team video, and it should have been called a catch.’
Bills open training camp in Rochester
‘”I love camp,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “I think we all know that. It’s my favorite time of the year. Get to hang with the boys in the dorm rooms. Play cards. I won the inaugural Catan game last night against Dawson, Dalton, and Spencer. Make sure you let them know that.”‘
New-look Bills building bonds at training camp
‘“Leaning into each other and sitting by different people at dinner and talking and discussing family and life off the field,” said Josh Allen. “Even though we’ve only had some of these guys for a few months I feel like I’ve known them for a long time, that’s how close and quickly we’ve bonded. The more that you can trust someone off the field, the more you can trust them on it.”’
Buffalo Campday Recap: On day 1, Beane is hot and so was the offense
‘Brandon Beane was steaming mad about an unnamed exec that called Josh Allen “overrated” in the annual ESPN quarterback poll. “There are idiots everywhere,” Beane said. He called the opinion ignorant and questioned ESPN for even printing it.’
Bills Mafia is pumped for Training Camp at St. John Fisher
‘Naturally, fans are bursting with excitement! “We love the Bills— we’re obsessed” said Brittany Rassman. “We live in Bengals country so everyone hates us. We came all the way here because we’re die hard fans.”’
Allen's leadership role continues to grow entering 7th season
‘In terms of identity in his quarterback, Sean McDermott has seen a difference this year. “I’ve noticed a ratcheted-up form of Josh and from a leadership standpoint,” he said. “(He’s) just being intentional about working extra with his core receivers, backs, tight ends — and if something’s not right, (he’s) being proactive and saying ‘Let’s run that again’ or ‘I need to see that again.'”‘
‘Great to be back’: Bills open camp at Fisher, much to fans’ delight
‘“It’s really awesome being here,” says young fan Mason Mincher. “And this is my second time here in my life, and I’m really liking it.”’
Top 3 things we learned from Day 1 of Bills Training Camp | 2024
‘The first day of camp was all about executing in the red zone with both the 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 periods taking place inside the 20. The offense came out roaring on Day 1 and as a result, touchdowns were plentiful.’
BillsBeat - July 24, 2024
Ryan O'Halloran: Is Bills' current plan at safety the right plan?
‘Rapp enters camp as a no-doubt starter, Edwards (injury) did very little work during the offseason practices open to the media and Bishop, while full of potential, is a rookie learning a complicated position.’
Bills Mailbag: Who emerges as the team's No. 1 receiver?
‘Brady knows how to best utilize Samuel, and it’s clear he’ll have a role in mind for him. As for Coleman, we’ve seen rookie receivers have big years in the NFL. It’s hard to project him without having seen him take a meaningful snap in a Bills uniform, but the team clearly likes his skill set. The best case for him is he’s a talented rookie who figures to be given a long rope in earning a spot, and he’s got one of the best quarterbacks on the planet throwing to him.’
Buffalo Bills training camp 2024: What to know about the schedule, tickets and more
‘As people learned last year, tickets are hard to come by, but if you’ve got one, here’s all you need to know to make your experience a productive and enjoyable one with helpful tips and pointers for veteran attendees as well as first-timers.’
Bills training camp schedule: Practice times for each session at St. John Fisher
‘Facilities open one hour before practice begins. Have your mobile ticket ready to scan to expedite the entry process. Fans will pass through a metal detector. All belongings are subject to search and may prompt a more thorough search if deemed necessary by security.’
Bills training camp parking info: Shuttle bus times for each day
‘There is no parking at St. John Fisher University. Shuttle buses are available from Pittsford Mendon High School (472 Mendon Road, Pittsford) and Pittsford Sutherland High School (55 Sutherland St., Pittsford). There will be an overflow lot at Barker Road Middle School (75 Barker Road, Pittsford).’
What to watch at start of Bills’ training camp
‘The Bills targeted Diggs 160 times last season, in line with his first three seasons’ worth: 166 in 2020, 164 in 2021 and 154 in 2022. Since 2020, he’s ranked first, fifth, fifth and seventh in targets among all NFL pass-catchers. Davis, meanwhile, was third on the team with 81 targets last year. In total 56.5% of Josh Allen’s 2023 targets went to players no longer on Buffalo’s roster. So where will they go in 2024? Allen might rely more on Dalton Kincaid in his second year and Khalil Shakir in his third. He also has several fresh faces in the huddle, most notably rookie Keon Coleman and veteran free agent Curtis Samuel.’