Buffalo Bills Training Camp: Day 1 Recap

by MattRichWarren on Jul 30, 2011 8:10 PM EDT in Buffalo Bills Training Camp

The Buffalo Bills held their first public practice at St. John Fisher College today. While none of the writers from Buffalo Rumblings were in attendance, several local media members took in the public session and reported on the goings-on from Pittsford.

The biggest news from the day were the depth charts, and it was mildly surprising to see Eric Wood start at center (with Kraig Urbik at right guard) and Geoff Hangartner no longer with the starting five. We've seen this move coming for quite some time, but Hangartner has always been the starting center when healthy.

On the defensive side of the ball, first-round draft pick Marcell Dareus stepped in for the departed Marcus Stroud with the starting line, and Reggie Torbor took over Paul Posluszny's spot at inside linebacker. George Wilson started practice as the strong safety opposite Jairus Byrd.

In injury news, linebacker Shawne Merriman lasted an entire practice - a somewhat dubious first as a Buffalo Bill -and tweeted following the session that his Achilles felt "damn good." Marcus Easley, coming off his own season-ending injury from a year ago, tweaked his knee, leaving head coach Chan Gailey to discuss the severity with the media following practice.

"I think he'll be fine," said Gailey. "(Trainer) Bud (Carpenter) thought it was nothing more than just a normal, coming off an injury, getting back into full-speed ... type of deal."

Cornerback Aaron Williams, the team's second round pick in April's draft, impressed on day one when he picked off a pass from backup quarterback Levi Brown in seven-on-seven work. Williams was also hailed for his solid jamming at the line and his strength.

"It feels good to get back out there again," starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said. "We’ve spent so much time in meetings the other day leading up to this practice. We have some film to look at and it will be good to work on some things."

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Thoughts on Torber’s ability to be a starter? Or is this a temporary move until Shep can move into that spot?

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by NolaBillsFan on Jul 30, 2011 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

Additionally

Where did Moats line up?

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by NolaBillsFan on Jul 30, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Moats was at second team ILB.

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by MattRichWarren on Jul 30, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

He is the best ILB they have now to fill that spot. Sheppard will need some time before he can step in and start.

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by MattRichWarren on Jul 30, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

It wouldn’t shock me if he started opening day though. I think Chan really liked this guy at the Senior bowl.

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by Brian Galliford on Jul 30, 2011 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

RIGHT!?

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by MattRichWarren on Jul 30, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m waiting for a vest and no shirt. Well, not “waiting.” I’d be more than okay never seeing that.

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by Brian Galliford on Jul 30, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 30, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Pssst

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by DJ O on Jul 31, 2011 2:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Perfect

Must be like 100 degress there right?

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by buffalobacker on Jul 30, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

are we going after any starting caliber veteran ILBs to replace torbor? because if Torbor is the starter week 1, our run defense will be worse than it was last year…

by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

enough.....

that is why we drafted Shep and White….

enough already!!!!!

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by Cinga on Jul 30, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

It is? Then why did they try to re-sign Poz?

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by MattRichWarren on Jul 30, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

look...

I am a big time Poz supporter, and wanted him back way more than either Whitner or D’flo…. But it’s time to move on, and the Bills did a decent job preparing just in case we lost him…

Move on…

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by Cinga on Jul 30, 2011 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

mid to late round rookies should not be the week 1 starters… I just dont see the defense improving even with the great draft this year., maybe in a couple years shep and white will be major contributors but this year they need to sign someone. and i agree with you im okay with losing poz, hes overpaid.

by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

i agree wih tomcs

we are painfully thin at ILB. I wouldn’t mind the loss of Poz so much if we picked up a vet ILB in FA or otherwise to replace him. There are still several good ones on the market and plenty of cap room. By the way, what do you think about going after an Osi Umenyora to shore up the D-line opposite Dareus? From what I understand, he’s unhappy with his contract with the Giants and we have tons of cap room to play with.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Edwards was one of the best DE’s at the time of his injury. There is also Carrington who showed some talent at the end of the year.

Harooo

by Robot Nixon on Jul 30, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

what do you think about going after an Osi Umenyora to shore up the D-line opposite Dareus?

first, he is a 4-3 end…. second, what’s wrong with Edwards/Carrington????

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by Cinga on Jul 30, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

edwards/carrington are average at best and umenyora is a large DE in a 4-3 scheme and should fit well in a 3-4 scheme. plus, signing big name like him will pay dividends at the box office.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

i disagree

i think edwards is better than average and i think carrington can develop into a good starter, if he isnt one already. Osi is only 260lbs. not big enough to play 3-4end, i dont think he can fill the gap. a double team would send him 5+ yards back everytime

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by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

we could still do much better especially with the room we have left in the salary cap.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

so spend...

draft picks and cash for an undersized 3-4 end?

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by Cinga on Jul 30, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

not neccessarily. preferrably an ILB

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

exactly

i consider 3rd-5th mid round. but maybe im wrong about shep and he can be a productive starter. I just dont see it without a normal offseason. Torbor has been a solid depth player. The thing with Osi

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by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Osi is a 4-3 end and our d-line is one of our strengths. edwards is good and with carrington developing. i dont see a need there

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by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

nothing on our d last year should be considered a strength. Maybe CB and Safety but thats only because teams had no need to throw when they could run the ball up and down the field.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

NT should be considered a strength.

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by stetzwebs on Jul 30, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

i stand corrected. but it doesnt matter how good your NT without decent ends to help plug the gaps. And LB should have been a priority in FA

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh I agree, on all accounts. I just wanted to make sure that our one elite player on defense is recognized :)

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by stetzwebs on Jul 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

i think LB was. it still needs to be addressed tho. but dareus williams edwards/carrington is one of the better 3-4 d lines in the league. dareus was the best player in this years draft arguably.

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by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

can’t say how good he is till we see him play (and I am very excited to see him play). and i still think you are overrating edward/carrington. Carrington definately has potential though.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

ok. we just hav to see. i dont think wasting money when you potentially/arguably have a good d-line. I’m excited for this year, got my season tickets, like the brad smith signing. I think our offense will score points and be exciting. I just think we need to replace poz with a veteran starter and our defense will be much improved with this years draft.

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by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I am very much in agreeance, though I live out of state so I rely on Sunday Ticket

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Shep is a mid round rookie????

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by Cinga on Jul 30, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I think someone said on here the other day that Chan and Nix considered taking Shepp in the 2nd round, so apparently they had a 2nd round grade on him. Just so happens there was someone on the board that carried a first round grade that they couldn’t pass on. Then Shep fell to 3rd round like it was Christmas all over again. So Shep starting would not be out of the realm of possibilities.

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by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jul 30, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Dareus, Shep, and Williams were all considered “steals” by the Bills FO.

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by stetzwebs on Jul 30, 2011 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Dareus and Williams were both considered “steals” be a handful of well-known analysts too. Don’t remember if they included Shep too.

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by NordicBillsfan on Jul 30, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope

A lot of the Draft guys had a 4th round rating on Shep and thought he was a little bit of a reach. Not saying I agree though – I think 3rd round was the right spot for him.

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by Will G on Jul 31, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmm

Did they really try?

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by buffalobacker on Jul 30, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

One thing I did notice, from a distance:

Lee’s hand appear to be working just fine catching the football this summer.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 30, 2011 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

so your actually there right now?

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by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jul 30, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Camp ended at 5:30. I was there. It’s literally less than 5 miles from my house. I nearly crashed on the way there though. I saw a Ferrari 458 Italia pulling into a fancypants driveway. Holy cow do people have some serious money around there!

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 30, 2011 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Are you allowed to take an video from a distance? Just thinking would be nice to watch on youtube. I take it you were starring at the Ferrari and almost crashed? I would have probably done the same thing.

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by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jul 30, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

try Seattle dude. Ferrari’s are common!

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by buffalobacker on Jul 30, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup, not so much here. I mean, in my area i’ve seen about ten. That’s a LOT. But the weather ruins the roads so owning one is a mistake unless you can afford 85 grand a year n maintenance.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 31, 2011 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Speaking of Evans...were you finally able to track him down for an auto?

Lot of players signing today….good stuff. They all seemed pretty happy to be back playing football.

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by StroudFanClub on Jul 30, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Here's what I came away with today:

Everyone, I mean EVERYONE looked so happy to be back in training camp. Players, workers, fans. You name it. Felt so good to see some summer football.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 30, 2011 8:33 PM EDT reply actions

cool

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by buffalobacker on Jul 30, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

What a good draft class

I say we do the Senior bowl every year!

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by ChewyFL on Jul 30, 2011 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

Here-here!

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jul 30, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

yea, but something tells me that in order to coach at the senior bowl, you have to be one of the worse teams in the NFL, so i’m not sure i would want the Bills there coaching every year..lol.

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by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jul 30, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

touche ok only one more year!

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by ChewyFL on Jul 30, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Easley

I love Easley, more than most. I am a big advocate of his talents, but this knee injury worries me. It worried me when it happened and even a tweak at this point is worrisome. He hasn’t done anything and has to produce a bit before he keeps re-injuring himself. I know we have depth and we aren’t relying on him much but he is a guy I want to be healthy for the pre-season games. Speed and size, wow I can’t wait to watch him in the pre-season.

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by CLoSkills on Jul 30, 2011 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

If he pans out, it’s a bonus at this point. Seriously.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jul 30, 2011 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions

As an early 4th round pick, I would hope him panning out would be more than a bonus. For a team that builds through the draft, I think having your top 5 picks contribute is important.

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by CLoSkills on Jul 30, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I vote Merriman MVP right now!!!

Seriously, 75% of what he was is about 50% better than anything we’ve had in a while. It would be nice for this line-backing crew to far surpass expectations.

by twissyjujub on Jul 30, 2011 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

agreed

but probably unlikely

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree

If 60% of the the time Merriman works all the time, then we are good to go.

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I’m telling you now Shawne Merriman will be giving a big middle finger to a lot of these nay sayers talking down on him at the end of this season. He will be a stud.

by StevieStyles13 on Jul 30, 2011 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

I really and truly hope so!!

by twissyjujub on Jul 30, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

i believe he will too but we’re still thin on the inside and the jury is still out on Kelsay on the opposite side

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

off subject, but has anyone heard anything about whitner?

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by jbbillfan on Jul 30, 2011 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

I asked earlier, but no one responded to me.

by twissyjujub on Jul 30, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Whitner re-tweeted a tweet from someone else saying he was interested in IND, DAL, & somewhere else…didn’t pay too much attn because it’s Whitner…

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by RIP058 on Jul 30, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Good to see

I like that Williams looked good in his first practice, maybe in a few years he will be thought of as the best CB in the AFC East!

by The_STACHE on Jul 30, 2011 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

And i hope Chan's criticism of McKelvin will pay off this year as well.

by twissyjujub on Jul 30, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Shep and Moats will be good solid starters in time

but I don’t see how we ever get to the Pats or Jets level while we hardly do anything in FA (while having the most money to spend in the division) and the teams, which are already better than us, go after big time players. Maybe we need to get good to attract some of those FAs but I’m sick of all this BS about CHIX having so much faith in our young guys who haven’t proved anything. I do like this years draft, but not to fill in all our gaps THIS year.

Sorry men, I’ve been excited for each and every season this past decade I’m not doing it to myself again.

by BillsThickNThin on Jul 30, 2011 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

The Pats and Jets improved how????

come on now!!!

Billicheat acquired two of the worst cancers in NFL history, and Ryan totally blew it, putting his eggs into the Ndami sweepstakes, and losing big time.. his only chance for redemption is if he can talk out his anal orifice enough to get Cromartie to come back, but they totally lack depth in ANY area if something happens…

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by Cinga on Jul 30, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

dont see why everyone thinks albert and chad are a huge upgrade. and what hav the jets done besides lose FA’s. and the Dolphins dont have a QB. Idk if the bills are as far off as everyone says they are. says the optimist. ha

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by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

if it was any other team wouldnt consider a upgrade

but they have done this before with Vets and turned them around. I still dont think its a huge upgrade, but they got at least a little bit better.

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by ChewyFL on Jul 30, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m from boston and everyone around here is going crazy about Chad coming over. While I hope he doesn’t do anything, we all know playing with Tom Brady can make an average receiver into a pro-bowler..

by youkk20 on Jul 30, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

as seen with wes welker

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it was more the fact that the Jets actually targeted a couple big name FA’s while the Bills seem to have tagged out of the FA market after they booked Thigpen. btw, what do you think of adding a big over-the-top receiver as a goaline and deep threat? we don’t seem to have anyone over 6’2", 6’3" at receiver.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

But they (Jets) seem to have whiffed so far. but for the bills, i agree we dont hav that tall reciever as a goal line threat (james hardy). but i think if shawn nelson plays he could be that. hes 6’5". Also WR is one of our strengths dont see a signing there.

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by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree that nelson could be, but he hasnt been and the TE position in the Chan Gailey offensive scheme seems to be more of a blocking role than a receiving one. All things aside, I don’t think we’ll be signing a WR either. Hopefully we’ll be signing a RT and ILB but all that’s been previously discussed. I’m kind of hoping Ed Wang works out at RT, he seems like a standup kind of guy with a lot of potential.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

both nelsons, david and shawn (both 6’5") can be that goal line threat as they develop. I am optimistic about our RT situation though. with wang, hairston developing they could be potential starters in a couple years. I think pears can hold the position until then. The only position i am concerned for now is ILB as discussed before. but we do have good young talent there. just need another veteran presence until they develop

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by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

David Nelson?

by NordicBillsfan on Jul 30, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

just in the sense that he’s a large guy with the potential to be a goaline threat, if he ever pans out.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

David nelson not tall enough for ya?

by buzzin on Jul 30, 2011 9:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

yea, David Nelson is 6'5

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by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jul 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

We dropped the ball last year by not drafting Gronkowski. He’s a hometown guy with All-Star talent.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, let’s see what Troup has to say about that.

by NordicBillsfan on Jul 30, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

wasn’t he released?

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Troup? Absolutely not. He’s the second NT on the depth chart behind Williams.

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by stetzwebs on Jul 30, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

nvm… I thought I read something about him being released a couple months ago

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

wow...

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by Cinga on Jul 30, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

No problem :). He’s actually a really important part of the future of our 3-4.

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by stetzwebs on Jul 30, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I was thinking of stroud… my bad

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously?

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jul 30, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

i was hoping we were going to draft him. but with us running more of a spread offense idk if he would be as good as he is now. I think troup was a great pick.

Fitzmagic

by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

referring to gronkowski

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by tomcs on Jul 30, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

we never know what Gronkowski could have been with the Bills, it’s just too different of a situation than he’s in with the Patriots. Any tight end will look better with Brady throwing him the ball. Troup hopefully will step up and prove we made the right choice this year

by youkk20 on Jul 30, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

we do now

Brad Smith is that tall playa… and Nelson is 6’5… and Stevie J… well I don’t think you know what you’re talking about

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by buffalobacker on Jul 31, 2011 1:59 AM EDT up reply actions

come on now!!!

There are less obnoxious ways to disagree with someone than saying things like this. It’s not obvious that one person’s opinion is so much more right than someone else’s.

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by stetzwebs on Jul 30, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Guys chill don’t be so critical we all have opinions it’s football time again I’m just excited that were back to playing let’s talk football and agree to disagree

by txbuffan on Jul 30, 2011 9:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I was pretty chill there :)

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by stetzwebs on Jul 30, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Guys chill don’t be so critical we all have opinions it’s football time again I’m just excited that were back to playing let’s talk football and agree to disagree

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by NordicBillsfan on Jul 30, 2011 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

lol… Never thought I would see a West Side Story reference used so appropriately

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Guys chill don’t be so critical we all have opinions it’s football time again I’m just excited that were back to playing let’s talk football and agree to disagree

by txbuffan on Jul 30, 2011 9:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Very unfair to call Chad Johnson a cancer, IMO. He should not be compared to Haynsworth. His game may have declined but he’s not a cancer, just a screwball.

by paxon on Jul 31, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Jets are thin all over there roster even if they get moss lining up across from Holmes, moss is not a wr we’ve never played b4 ….pats are the pats and a well managed smart football team and I hate it bc I’m jealous they will again be the class of the afc east… The dolphins are on a wing and a prayer hoping henne can get it and def is like the bills poor at the run stopping. My opinion jets and dolphins are an injury away from 4-12 and the dolphins may not even be an injury away.

by txbuffan on Jul 30, 2011 9:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

In injury news, linebacker Shawne Merriman

heart skipped a beat.

by boomsauce on Jul 30, 2011 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Seriously, mine too. Kind of sad about Easley though.

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by stetzwebs on Jul 30, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

i’m sure he’ll be fine. Just some post-injury aches. I blew out my knee almost 8 years ago and I still tweak it every once in a while.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions

…but do you play professional football?

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by stetzwebs on Jul 30, 2011 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Hyperextended knee

Not related to surgery, thank goodness!

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by Montel on Jul 31, 2011 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I think its funny that its news when he doesnt get injured.
Seriously though, I really am excited to see him and if he can hugely contribute to the team this year.

by Xaviermw on Jul 30, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

isn’t Easley fine? I thought it was nothing big

by youkk20 on Jul 30, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

Did you not read the Gailey quote?

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by Brian Galliford on Jul 30, 2011 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

sorry, I just completely blanked out there for a second.

by youkk20 on Jul 30, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybins taking second team reps, with Coleman and Batten rotating on the other side. With Moats moved to ILB, does this mean that technically Maybin is the 3rd. OLB (after Merriman and Kelsey)?

by Xaviermw on Jul 30, 2011 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

i hope we can see some sort of return for the money we’re paying Maybin. i may be an optimist but I’m still hoping that something clicks with him and he can become the pass rusher we drafted him to be.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Anything we get now

is a bonus. But yes, I too still hold out some hope. You dont get drafted in the first round for being crappy at football. I would love to see him develop into a rotational role player.

by Xaviermw on Jul 30, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

that would be an huge upgrade from what we get from him now… a whole lot of nothing with a chaser of disappointment.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Easley

Easily the worst news I heard on day one!

Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!

by buffalobacker on Jul 30, 2011 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

intention pun?

by Xaviermw on Jul 30, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

yeah sad to say!

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by buffalobacker on Jul 31, 2011 2:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Rookie ILB

I have no reservations against us starting a rookie at ILB should one of our guys rise to the top. Zack Thomas was an undersized beast in the middle for Miami. Let’s wait and see how the rookies progress before we declare all hope is lost. Jasper has already made an impression, and he isn’t even in pads yet. I predict our D will go to a 43 with Jasper and Williams clogging the middle, our ILB will stay very clean.

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by Montel on Jul 30, 2011 11:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Jasper’s a 7th round pick. Typically they have to fight just for a roster spot. Let’s see what he does in the preseason before penciling him in as a rookie starter in a hypothetical 4-3 defense.

by narcissist on Jul 30, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

@Montel

Agree with everything except Jasper. I’d give him more time before expecting a return and not sure what “impression” Jasper has made thats noteworthy, or NFL related. I think he’s way hyped. Great story, but lets see him prove it on the field shall we? Exactly, he’s noteworthy yet hasn’t even padded up , wow. Pretty sure team committed to 3-4, at least that was their plan according to FO.

Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!

by buffalobacker on Jul 30, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Impression on day one

Jasper was mentioned in the day one camp note on the Bills page as “pushing the offensive linemen back a fair amount of time”

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by Montel on Jul 30, 2011 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Obviously I am a big Jasper fan, but I wonder is it all him pushing or the O-lineman not so good?

Year two is upon us.

by Buffalo for Eternity on Jul 31, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions

lol

If we dig deep we all that answer.

Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!

by buffalobacker on Jul 31, 2011 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions

all know that answer

Baby steps are for babies. Step it up buffalo!

by buffalobacker on Jul 31, 2011 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Well, if he was pushing the first interior line of Levitre-Wood-Urbik then that is indeed a solid group. I reckon he was up against other players, though.

by paxon on Jul 31, 2011 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

but they are not wearing pads so there can't be much contact both ways.

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by VanScottM on Jul 31, 2011 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions

True

No pads means all upper body strength. In the next few days we will see what he is made of. Size is nothing if you don’t have the temperament to go with it. Anyone remember Langston Walker?

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by Montel on Jul 31, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I need some Troup news! Can’t wait to see him in a game.

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jul 30, 2011 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Yeah, me too

Ive high hopes for Torell. Seems like his dad has put him through a pretty rigerous off season. Let’s hope that core strength has improved and his technique continues to improve as well.

by buffaloparks on Jul 31, 2011 2:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions