Last season I took tweets off my timeline and placed them in chronological order during camp and published them here at the conclusion of practice. I received a lot of positive feedback from Bills fans who were busy at work and didn’t have time to sift through all their tweets to find out what went on at camp practice each day.
Since many people found it helpful, I’ll try to do the same for each training camp practice when I’m available. I’ll also be attending the Sun. Aug. 5th and Tues. Aug. 7th practices in Buffalo, so I’ll be unable to post tweets for those practices. Maybe I’ll throw some of my less-than-scintillating commentary in here and there as well.
Let’s roll…
Big crowd waiting for the bus at Sutherland HS for Bills practice. Lots of people wanting to see Josh Allen and the Bills.
— Bills and Mets Fan (@billsnmetsfan) July 27, 2018
DL John Hughes is already on scene at camp. pic.twitter.com/vcuyAw1eSS
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Daboll finds Clay as soon as he comes out of the tunnel. pic.twitter.com/saA63zSxwl
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Feeling it for Day Two. 🙌 #BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/Pdu6lb3vZN
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) July 27, 2018
Punt return starts practice today with Murphy, Kerley and Ray Ray Deep.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Jordan Poyer seems quite ready for this practice to begin #Bills pic.twitter.com/U0CXtMPN4m
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 27, 2018
I’m excited to check out Bills practice today. I’ll have some observations and more later on @buffsportspage pic.twitter.com/PU2XHk5LNb
— Paul Peck (@PeckOnSports) July 27, 2018
Another year of #Bills, another year of Kyle. pic.twitter.com/mORexq2q9K
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 27, 2018
Some people have sock game (hey). Lafayette Pitts has tight game. #Bills pic.twitter.com/HHtn7wcV53
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 27, 2018
GM Beane mingling with the families and friends of players. pic.twitter.com/7qcqGPHWgQ
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
This is the line to get into #Bills camp today. pic.twitter.com/NVSCCtR6NW
— Mike Catalana (@MikeCatalana) July 27, 2018
Onto outside zone.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Nice view of the receivers on the far side of practice pic.twitter.com/gAJ2omSNBx
— Bills and Mets Fan (@billsnmetsfan) July 27, 2018
QBs currently working on handoffs #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Matches up with combo blocks by the OL. pic.twitter.com/fLgfbSvIIp
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Hellloo pistol pic.twitter.com/ekokYKY2yh
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
AJ McCarron will begin today's #Bills practice with the first-team unit. #BillsMafia #NFL
— First N Goal (@First_N_Goal1) July 27, 2018
What looks like midline RPO…Today is going to be a fun practice. pic.twitter.com/KNIoKtNf1b
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Qb throws against air now #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
I came to see Josh drop bombs!! pic.twitter.com/DMJxrtjYER
— All-en on Dahlin!! (@Buffwagon819) July 27, 2018
John Stockton, meet Ray-Ray McCloud. #Bills pic.twitter.com/YQJCgWf4jL
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 27, 2018
Shady McCoy running threw some cone drills as we’re getting warmed up at practice #bills #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/dS3x8g96u2
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) July 27, 2018
My team and my people. #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/qVONuu8CMC
— Bills and Mets Fan (@billsnmetsfan) July 27, 2018
Allen to Reilly pic.twitter.com/NTwkdtG1lZ
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
I was informed that I did not include enough of Josh Allen’s shorts in my picture yesterday. Trying to be better today. pic.twitter.com/iXjRVjNwJl
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 27, 2018
From the little I'm seeing on tv it looks like McCarron is throwing dimes. #Bills
— Joe DiBiase (@SneakyJoeWGR) July 27, 2018
Josh Allen to Kelvin Benjamin.
Get used to that#BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/UTN4IZO76Z— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) July 27, 2018
As expected, AJ McCarron leading the Bills’ first team offense in Friday’s practice. Rotating with Nathan Peterman, who led group yesterday.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) July 27, 2018
Josh Allen letting it rip out here in individual drills. Hits Kelvin Benjamin on one of the throws. #bills #trainingcamp #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/y2EcT6k8oM
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) July 27, 2018
Where else would you rather be than right here and right now. #BillsMafia #BillsTrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/WRB4HI0m7a
— Bills and Mets Fan (@billsnmetsfan) July 27, 2018
First snap of 11 on 11 goes McCarron. Peterman next pic.twitter.com/n2ru4P9h6s
— Paul Peck (@PeckOnSports) July 27, 2018
Everybody's favorite WR, Brandon Reilly pic.twitter.com/cVghygxU0U
— Bills and Mets Fan (@billsnmetsfan) July 27, 2018
1st play Mccarron to Clay. pic.twitter.com/qk6xrURcit
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
McCarron to clay for 10y #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Peterman runs for 8yds #billscamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Allen over throws Reilly #billscamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Punt team out now
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Dbs working on the side with some 🎾 drills #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
#Bills QB depth chart on Day 2:
1) AJ McCarron
2) Nathan Peterman
3) Josh AllenThis is McCarron doing a first-team QB thing. pic.twitter.com/rZnldeqz0p
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 27, 2018
AJ McCarron got the first snap with the 1s. He was out there with Benjamin, Holmes, Clay. 2nd team was Peterman led as he took a sack followed by Allen with the 3rd ending with an errant pass to the right sideline. #BillsMafia #Bills #BillsCamp
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) July 27, 2018
Seems strange to see the OL without E Wood and Richie. We're gonna miss them alot. pic.twitter.com/23wZvV8ghO
— Bills and Mets Fan (@billsnmetsfan) July 27, 2018
You asked for it. Here’s a punt. #BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/Qhj9BHAo2v
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
McCarron taking starting QB reps. Hits pretty first pass to 13. Groy at C
— Mark Gaughan (@gggaughan) July 27, 2018
Trent Murphy starts at DE today opposite Hughes. Groy at Center.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) July 27, 2018
McCarron now gets a completion to Shady. Looking good these last 2 plays
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) July 27, 2018
McCarron and Groy rotate in with starters on day 2. Peterman and Bodine with twos. #Bills
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Phillip Gaines at nickel with 1s then moving to outside with 2s, as Taron Johnson is in slot. #BillsCamp
— Jon Scott (@JonScottTV) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Peterman 0-2 to start 11 v 11
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) July 27, 2018
Split backs w Ray Ray in backfield. Motions wide left, Allen runs zone read to RB, looks like he is running right throws deep on the run. Yep… Some ‘triple option’ looks.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
#Bills doing a lot of moving around at camp today. Phillip Gaines played some nickel with the 1s before moving outside with the backups as Taron Johnson takes over the slot position.
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) July 27, 2018
Groy replacing Bodine is so.ething worth looking at today https://t.co/0CpiVhBVHZ
— Buffalo Rumblings (@BuffRumblings) July 27, 2018
First 11-on-11 period of Friday’s practice is over. McCarron went 2-for-2 with first team, including play action completion to Kelvin Benjamin. Peterman went 0-for-2 with second team, overthrowing Logan Thomas on rollout and having deep pass to Rod Streater broken up.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) July 27, 2018
Last two plays of 11 v 11, Allen showed pretty good movement in pocket. On first, he made good flip throw against body on run. On 2nd, sidestepped pressure, reset, scanned field and threw ball away.
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) July 27, 2018
Josh Allen completes his first pass during 11 on 11 with the third team to an open Jason Croom, next completes a short one to Khari Lee that would actually have been a sack first. His last throw was thrown away down the right sideline to avoid a would be coverage sack.#BillsCamp
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) July 27, 2018
2nd straight day Benjamin is in the slot a bunch. This time in 3×1 set. Smart given his size and ability.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Josh Allen still with the third team. His first play was a nice completion to TE Jacob Croom on a run-pass option play. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Stats from the first 11v11 portion of camp:
McCarron went 2-2 2ith the first team today. Completion to KB
Peterman went 0-2 with the 2nd team.
Josh Allen went 2-3 with the 3rd team with 2 short completions to TEs Lee & Croom including a throwaway.— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) July 27, 2018
Motion by a TE or RB just about every play. 👌
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Two nifty plays from Allen. 1. Half roll to right and a flip pass to tight end. Nice 20 yds. 2. Throwback screen to left to Streater for 15 yds. Daboll using Allen’s mobility pic.twitter.com/GQuDJbiRKw
— Paul Peck (@PeckOnSports) July 27, 2018
@CutonDime25 is going to be used often in the passing game.
— All-en on Dahlin!! (@Buffwagon819) July 27, 2018
Foster is going to turn heads and is my early pick for #2 WR.
— All-en on Dahlin!! (@Buffwagon819) July 27, 2018
Allen in with the 1s vs air #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Bills beginning second 11-on-11 period of Friday’s practice. Josh Allen with first team.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) July 27, 2018
Allen gets first snaps with starters. Hits MCCoy on checkdown
— Mark Gaughan (@gggaughan) July 27, 2018
Josh Allen triple action? Yes please 🙋♂️ https://t.co/sc1eqH7NgS
— Ben Bookbinder (@bookbinder_ben) July 27, 2018
Josh Allen is getting a crack with the first team at Bills camp. Buckle up.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) July 27, 2018
Josh Allen gettingsome reps with the first-string offense just completes a pass to LeSean McCoy and then misses Nick O'Leary badly in the right flats, followed by a 5 yard completion to Charles Clay. Defense still swarming the run.#BillsCamp
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) July 27, 2018
Lots of #ManFree coverage by the defense today.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Next 11 v 11, Allen eludes rush and flips nicely to McCoy.
Next play is a brutal miss on a 5 yard out.
But, yes Allen, working with starters this time.— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) July 27, 2018
Peterman great deep ball to Logan Thomas with 2nd team offense
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Allen went 1-for-2. Completed a screen pass to McCoy and short pattern to Charles Clay. Misfired (throwaway?) to O’Leary with Alexander in his face. https://t.co/y61d0Nz5NH
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) July 27, 2018
Josh Allen working with the first team baby!! pic.twitter.com/CWsorp3CAW
— Bills and Mets Fan (@billsnmetsfan) July 27, 2018
Peterman 0-2 to start 11 v 11
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) July 27, 2018
Peterman out next with the 2s and throws a strike to Logan Thomas 25 yards down the left sideline. Next misses Kaelin Clay badly down the right sideline on what was supposed to be a back shoulder throw. Last tries to get the ball to Croom off back foot. Almost picked. #BillsCamp
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) July 27, 2018
Defense using more under front Sam on LOS than I remember.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
3rd down completion by Mccarron to Phillips. Phillips iso’d out of 3×1 set. Ball was high but he snatched it.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Second set of team work is done: Allen went 2 of 3 with short completions to McCoy and Clay; Peterman was 1 of 3 and McCarron was 2 of 3. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) July 27, 2018
Taron Johnson manning the slot pretty well with first team. Reilly got him on a dig route from slot tho.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Back to back days Clay still dropping passes. Defense drops into cover 3 he slips in behind the LBs. Ball delivered high and w touch. Straight drop.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Josh Allen went two for three during his stint with the ones. Also of note, Kelvin Benjamin has been in the slot often these first few days. Good way to create mismatches and get him some separation.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) July 27, 2018
O-line vs. D-line 1-on-1 drills are going on now. Connor McDermott just easily handled Shaq Lawson. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) July 27, 2018
Undrafted Rookie WR Cam Phillips pulls in a 50-yard heave from Peterman for a TD in 7-on-7. #Bills
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) July 27, 2018
In 7 on 7 work, Peterman hits Rod Streeter 30 yards down the right sideline. Next throw was dropped 15 yards down the field by Charles Clay. Then Kaelin Clay takes a short pass down the right sideline for about 20. Lastly a hail Mary type bomb TD to Cam Phillips.#BillsCamp
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) July 27, 2018
Streater just scored a 30 yard TD from Peterman in 7v7. Pitts was covering him
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) July 27, 2018
Peterman extends the play and hits Phillips in the back of the end zone. Basically a Hail Mary from about 50 out.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
Daboll pissed at WR for not looking for the back shoulder pass that Allen delivered. K Clay kept running the go route.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2018
O-line vs. D-line 1-on-1 drills are going on now. Connor McDermott just easily handled Shaq Lawson. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) July 27, 2018
Nathan Peterman created some fireworks during 7on7. Two deep completions, one to Andre Holmes and another to Cam Phillips.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) July 27, 2018
Offensive coaches heaping praise upon Conor McDermott after McDermott pretty easily handles Shaq Lawson in a 1-on-1 drill. Another bad sign for Lawson?
— Mark Ludwiczak (@marklud12) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
AJ McCarron back with the starters for this set of team work. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
The QB rotation today so far:
McCarron/Allen rotate with 1s and 3s
Peterman exclusively with 2s— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) July 27, 2018
We've reached the point in camp where Jerry Hughes starts getting into the backfield constantly. Just beat Dion Dawkins for a sack.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) July 27, 2018
👀 KB13 👀 pic.twitter.com/c6eX20F7Xl
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Hughes gets into the backfield for a sack. Beats Dion Dawkins
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Not a great practice Friday for any Bills QBs. Last 11-on-11 period was sloppy. Couple of misfires from Nathan Peterman and Josh Allen with second and third team.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) July 27, 2018
Peterman’s group had to be called back to huddle twice before running a play.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) July 27, 2018
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) July 27, 2018
Editor’s babble: That’s a rap for the tweets for Bills practice today. Tomorrow practice starts at 8:45 a.m. ET. Have a great rest of the day everyone! You can find me on Twitter @RobynMundyWYO.
