Looks like a break in the rotation of quarterbacks is happening today. AJ McCarron getting to start with the 1s two days in a row, same for Ryan Groy. Let’s get this show on the road and see what lights up at camp today!
#Bills starting out practice with ST work.
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) August 2, 2018
Looks like Andre Holmes and Jordan Mills will be sitting out of Bills practice today. No pads after a long practice yesterday.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) August 2, 2018
Bills injured players not practicing Thursday: DE Trent Murphy (groin), WR Andre Holmes (quad), WR Quan Bray (toe). Veteran rest days for Jordan Mills and Vontae Davis.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) August 2, 2018
#Bills injury update:
Andre Holmes- Quad out for practice
Quan Bray- Toe out
Trent Murphy- groin out
Mills and Vontae Davis vet rest day— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 2, 2018
QBs seem like a pretty tight unit. Before stretches A.J. McCarron playfully delivered a pretend “Stone Cold Stunner” to Josh Allen with head shake and all. Funny stuff. #BillsCamp #bills #BillsMafia
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) August 2, 2018
Sean McDermott and other Bills coaches will fly Saturday to Canton for Brian Dawkins’ induction ceremony. McDermott coached Dawkins in Philadelphia. Bills are off Saturday.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) August 2, 2018
Seems to be looking like Friday at New Era field could be more of a scrimmage like feel since today is very low key. #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) August 2, 2018
Zay Jones is doing some work on the other side of the field. Still has not been activated. pic.twitter.com/z2YOLpEMLd
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) August 2, 2018
AJ McCarron is taking first-team reps today. This is the first time one of the QBs has taken first-team reps two days in a row. #Bills
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 2, 2018
AJ McCarron looks to be leading the first team offense Thursday. He also led it Wednesday. A break in pattern that would’ve suggested Nathan Peterman in that spot Thursday.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) August 2, 2018
McCarron leading first team offense in 11-on-11 for second straight day. First ball tipped and intercepted by Tre Edmunds. #billscamp
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) August 2, 2018
Peterman is working with the 2nd team today, meaning Allen will start out as the QB3.
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) August 2, 2018
McCarron gets the first crack with the first team in an 11 on 11 twelve second drill. His first pass is batted down, second is caught for a short gain by Charles Clay. Ball then was clocked and field goal was good. #BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
In addition to AJ McCarron looking to be with the starters for a second straight day, center Ryan Groy was also with the first unit again. He has been rotating with Russell Bodine so far. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) August 2, 2018
Peterman gets the 2nd string reps in the 12 second drill. He hits Cadet for a nice gain on the left sideline out route with great timing. Clocked stopped. Field goal was good. #BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
Edmunds is massive 👀 pic.twitter.com/QkrCGKyMLn
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) August 2, 2018
Sal told us at this point he thinks McCarron will start the 1st pre season game
— Howard WGR (@hsimon62) August 2, 2018
Looks good. pic.twitter.com/7kJWlTHyn6
— Shaun M. Brennan (@ShaunMBrennan1) August 2, 2018
Josh Allen gets his snaps w/ the 3rd team offense in this 12 second drill. He throws a deep pass into the end zone intended for McCloud. Not sure if it was a miscommunication on the route or if McCloud just gave up on it but it was 10 yards over everyone. FG was goods#BillsCamp
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
McCarron throws an INT to Edmunds in red zone drills.
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) August 2, 2018
Tre Edmunds is an absolute monster. 2nd pick of practice off McCarron. Edmunds picked up McCoy out of the backfield and broke on AJ’s throw for the pick. Speed after catch unbelievable. #BillsCamp #BillsMafia
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) August 2, 2018
For the second time today Tremaine Edmunds steps in front of an AJ McCarron pass. The first was batted up in the air and fell to the ground. This time he stepped in front of LeSean McCoy, intercepted it, and ran 40 yards the other way.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 2, 2018
No practice today for Trent Murphy. Was very limited on Wednesday. #Bills
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) August 2, 2018
With Andre Holmes not practicing, Rod Streater making plays in his place with 1st team. #BillsCamp
— Jon Scott (@JonScottTV) August 2, 2018
Redzone work now starting at about the 15. McCarron once again with the 1s. First play, designed QB draw. 2nd a strike to Streater in the end zone that was dropped. The 3rd a pick by Edmunds taken back about 40 yards. Next sack, last, short completion to left sideline.#BillsCamp
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
There was a penalty on the defense on that play by the way. Would’ve been called back.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 2, 2018
AJ QB1:
Pass pro breaks down
Rolls out TD pass to Streater
AJ INT by Tremaine Edmunds
AJ sacked
TD pass to McCoy— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 2, 2018
Correction: 1st one bounced on the ground. Couldn’t see from vantage point. https://t.co/PFTzbuFRlU
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) August 2, 2018
AJ McCarron just finished his first 11-on-11 session. After a nice TD pass to Rod Streater, McCarron was intercepted by rookie Tremaine Edmunds, but the play was wiped out by a defensive holding penalty in the area of where the ball was thrown. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) August 2, 2018
McCarron has been playing catch with Edmunds too much. #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) August 2, 2018
Peterman is up next in the 11 on 11 red zone work. 3 straight run calls. Then hits his TE on the left sideline for a TD followed by a pass to Reilly on the right sideline for a touchdown.
#BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
Allen throws a dart to Cam Phillips in the back of the end zone.
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) August 2, 2018
UDFA WR Cam Phillips continues to impress this camp. Just caught a bullet in the back of the end zone from Josh Allen and did a good job to hold onto the ball as he fell to the ground.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 2, 2018
Cam Phillip's nice catch back of end zone on ball a bit behind him from Allen.
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) August 2, 2018
#Bills undrafted rookie WR Cam Phillips just keeps making plays at camp. Corralled a Josh Allen heater in the back of the end zone with a defender all over him. He’s having a terrific camp.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 2, 2018
Josh Allen getting his 1st team reps against air right now. #BillsCamp
— Jon Scott (@JonScottTV) August 2, 2018
Peterman led second team and threw two passes, both touchdowns to Nick O’Leary and Brandon Reilly.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) August 2, 2018
Cam Phillips continues to have a nice camp. Grabs a TD from Josh Allen in red zone 11-on-11 drill. All three QBs throw TDs.
McCarron ➡️ Streater
Peterman ➡️ Reilly
Peterman ➡️ O’Leary#BillsCamp #bills— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) August 2, 2018
Josh Allen led third team. First pass screen to Travaris Cadet which was low but caught. Then scrambled but called back on offensive holding. Threw nice TD to Cam Phillips, then called for delay of game next play for not watching play clock. Then had pbu by Robinson on O’Leary.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) August 2, 2018
On the streater TD Phillip Gaines knocked ball out at end of play but it looked like refs still ruled a TD. https://t.co/tJ9tk8xQJL
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) August 2, 2018
I’d say Phillips has had more big plays. Foster more 1st team looks. Definitely worth keeping a close eye on both in preseason games. https://t.co/t3usJxDrjL
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) August 2, 2018
You’d think WR Phillips will move up and work with the 2s at least. Or maybe they like him working with Allen. Allen give him the best opportunity to make catches as he looks to push the ball past the sticks. #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) August 2, 2018
Just watched Zay Jones run off the field and it appeared from my vantage point that he was limping. A setback for him here would be tragic and would really hurt the team. #BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
Allen is getting first team reps now.
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) August 2, 2018
Josh Allen getting reps in full-team work with the starters:
– inc. to Clay
– pitch to Ivory
– sack by Hughes
– Scramble— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) August 2, 2018
Bills fans: it’s time to get those Tyrod jerseys out, get some white tape and write PHILLIPS #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) August 2, 2018
#Bills camp day 7. pic.twitter.com/3ps5afd9ab
— Harry Scull Jr (@hsjrphoto) August 2, 2018
Defense is winning vs O in this segment and it’s not even close. #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) August 2, 2018
AJ McCarron with the third team:
-Jones run
-Incomplete to Phillips (possible drop)
-incomplete to McCloud
-run by Ford— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) August 2, 2018
AJ McCarron led third team. Overthrew Cam Phillips (who tripped) in end zone and also overthrew Ray-Ray McCloud I’m back of end zone on next play.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) August 2, 2018
Few #Bills injury notes:
Trent Murphy (groin)
Andre Holmes (quad)
Quan Bray (toe)Veteran rest days for Jordan Mills and Vontae Davis
— Jon Scott (@JonScottTV) August 2, 2018
The Bills hit a bit more of 11 on 11 red zone work but now moved to 7 on 7 red zone work. McCarron once again getting the first crack at things. He finished his reps with a TD pass to Charles Clay. #BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
McCarron lighting it up in 7-on-7 red zone drill. Three TDs in a row to Cadet – Kerley – Clay. Had a nice ball to Kelvin Benjamin too but didn’t look like KB got feet down in corner of endzone. #BillsCamp
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) August 2, 2018
Couple nice catches by tight ends in 7v7 red zone. McCarron perfect high throw to Clay, nice hands catch. Logan Thomas then high points a good Peterman floater.
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) August 2, 2018
In 7 on 7 work Peterman has second crack and goes 3 for 4 including 2 touchdowns. He's had the best day thus far at QB. #BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
McCarron comes back to life with 3tds in 7v7 #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) August 2, 2018
Allen has tried to force a couple into bad spots. Just had another easy PBU back of end zone. Followed with a miss on an out back of end zone, but tough throw to make.
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) August 2, 2018
Pick was called back on defensive holding penalty. Worth noting.
— Buffalobred (@Merckbillsmafia) August 2, 2018
#Bills working on field goal drills. Tyler Davis kicking now.
— Buffalo Fanatics (@BuffFanatics) August 2, 2018
17 ➡️5.#BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/gE9QXcbcnh
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) August 2, 2018
Allen finishes up the 7 on 7 going 2 for 4 on two short completions. One pass was broken up and he missed one guy running open in the corner of the end zone. #BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
Milano spectacular deflected INT off a McCarron pass tipped at line then again by the receiver.
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) August 2, 2018
Thoughts on Josh Allen: His accuracy continues to be spotty. When the pass is on target it looks phenomenal due to the velocity of the ball coming off of his hands. However ball placement is questionable often and when he misses he seems to miss bad.#BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
1st team LBs are legit ‘too legit to quit’ #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) August 2, 2018
Bills are now running an 11 on 11 hurry up offense drill. Again, McCarron with the first snaps. However his drive was cut short by a tipped pass that was picked off by a diving Matt Milano. #BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
Peterman leading 2nd team offense in 11 v 11 the drive stalls and turnover on downs
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 2, 2018
Allen just blistered a 5 yard slant. On target but too hot to handle for Phillips
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) August 2, 2018
Allen leading 3rd team offense in 11 v 11 turnover on downs. 2 dropped passes
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 2, 2018
Peterman gets next shot at 11 on 11 hurry up but doesn't do much and the drive stalls. Had a pass deep down the left sideline miss which would have been a big gain and kept drive moving. #BillsCamp@ROCSportsNet
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
Phillip Gaines has been starting in place of Vontae Davis (vet rest) today.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 2, 2018
11 on 11 red zone work. McCarron first. Ends with a TD pass to Croom. Peterman has drive stall with multiple run calls. Allen runs first rep for a TD on a QB option. Next hits Cam Phillips in the back of the end zone with an absolute ROCKET for a TD to end practice. #BillsCamp
— Icey Vick (@iceyvick_RSN) August 2, 2018
Josh Allen got third team and got first down on 3rd and 11 on dump off to Travaris Cadet. Holding on next set of downs led to 2nd and 20. Short completion to Ray-Ray McCloud and then badly overthrew McCloud on third and long.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) August 2, 2018
Hot take: Now that I have seen a full week of the QBs I am going to give you my take (compare/contrast) of the 3 in my next couple tweets. #BillsCamp
— Bills Schwab (@billsnation81) August 2, 2018
Allen zinged one back of end zone to Phillips to close out today's short session. Not a good Allen day, but that was pretty. Into a semi small window.
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) August 2, 2018
Editor’s babble: And that’s a wrap for Thursday’s short training camp practice for the Bills. The next practice will be held on Friday Aug. 3 at New Era Field in Orchard Park at 6:15 p.m. You can find me on Twitter @RobynMundyWYO.
