Are you ready for the 3rd training camp practice? Maybe today is the day the pads go on. I’m here to collect tweets from our great collection of journalists and fan reporters.
I will publish these collated tweets at the conclusion of each practice. Also, be sure to look for Dean Kindig’s “Astro-Notes” each day (after 9:45 a.m. practices) around 1 p.m. ET. You definitely don’t want to miss his insight for each practice he attends.
Just for jollies I might add some of my own comments as we move through practice (oh no…)
Let’s get it, Bills fans!
Setting up shop for today pic.twitter.com/jk9tGDo8sp
— Greg Tompsett (@GregTompsett) July 27, 2019
It’s a hat trick!
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) July 27, 2019
For the third straight day of #BillsCamp, Tyree Jackson is the first player on the field for practice pic.twitter.com/vJXTjgvBOK
Sure enough, #Bills OC Brian Daboll confirms today will be the first padded practice pic.twitter.com/o4v2pG1Ryh
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) July 27, 2019
Brian Daboll on offensive line coach Bobby Johnson: "Great communicator with the players, and a great coach." #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) July 27, 2019
Daboll: Josh had a pretty good day Friday on 3D 2-5 vs. blitz
— Mark Gaughan (@gggaughan) July 27, 2019
Brian Daboll says second-round draft pick Cody Ford will stay at right tackle. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) July 27, 2019
Daboll on O-Line: we have new faces but we have guys w/experience & guys who are smart. Appreciative of the work they’ve put in. Done a good job. #Bills pic.twitter.com/s6OIgCS7LK
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) July 27, 2019
#Bills OC Brian Daboll said it’s yet to be determined if rookie Cody Ford will be moved around from right tackle. For now, they’re focused on him at right tackle.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 27, 2019
OC Brian Daboll is at the podium to start Day 3 of #Bills training camp. "Josh [Allen] has a good understanding of our offense… He's moving in the right direction." pic.twitter.com/pdXDL7F3y8
— Prescott Rossi (@PrescottRossi) July 27, 2019
Daboll said Josh Allen isn’t the only second year player that’s improved over the offseason. Mentioned WR Ray-Ray McCloud as well
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) July 27, 2019
"He's business. The last two days, he's business in meeting rooms. He's motivated. … I think he's eager to compete." Daboll on running back LeSean McCoy #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) July 27, 2019
Brian Daboll on rookie TEs Knox and Sweeney: "Smart young players that you don't feel uncomfortable putting them in there… Guys you can count on."
— Prescott Rossi (@PrescottRossi) July 27, 2019
I've seen Daboll rip into both of them the first two days of camp.
Easley, Sills and Mccloud working releases with Coach Hall. Stressing on the rip through contact. pic.twitter.com/a6PcOWYlxr
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Easley, Sills, Mccloud all getting work in before practice gets underway. #BillsCamp
— Trainwreck Sports (@TrainwreckSprts) July 27, 2019
Bills will be in pads for the first time today. Now we can finally get some god damn clarity on this punter competition.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) July 27, 2019
Some interesting Brian Daboll notes … said he’s seen a motivated LeSean McCoy who is all business. Brought up Ray-Ray McCloud unprompted as a player who has made a big jump. Said Josh Allen is has become a big “idea guy” as he’s taken more ownership of the offense.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) July 27, 2019
— Robyn Mundy (@RobynMundyWYO) July 27, 2019
9th overall pick Ed Oliver runs through individual drills at day 2 of #BillsCamp. @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/zZQKzC33ZT
— Heather Prusak (@haprusak) July 26, 2019
Beautiful day to be at Training Camp! pic.twitter.com/2etOH9njt6
— Circling The Wagons Podcast (@CTWpod) July 27, 2019
Day 3 of @BuffaloBills training camp. I think we're going to see alot of Singletary making catches out of the backfield like this #GoBills pic.twitter.com/rdc4tvTpxh
— Bills and Mets Fan (@billsnmetsfan) July 27, 2019
#Bills Josh Allen on day two of camp: @wgrz pic.twitter.com/3ae0t0GXld
— Adam Benigni (@AdamBenigni) July 26, 2019
First day of pads vibes for Ed Oliver and the #Bills defensive line pic.twitter.com/OGFUiuabjb
— Nathaniel Mendelson (@NateMendelson) July 27, 2019
During a break session for special teams, Josh Allen is throwing routes just one-on-one with Cole Beasley at the other end of the field#Bills @13WHAM #BillsCamp
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) July 26, 2019
OL watch: Looks like we’re back to Jon Feliciano at RG w starters … daily rotation with SLong. … Jordan Phillips at starting 3-technique again.
— Mark Gaughan (@gggaughan) July 27, 2019
The #Bills No. 1 OL on day 3 is L to R – Dawkins, Spain, Morse, Feliciano, Ford.
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) July 27, 2019
Bills start with end of game situation 1s v 1s.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Knox getting 1st team reps at TE
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) July 27, 2019
Coaches again using headsets https://t.co/XvzxLofE65
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Today’s starting offense:
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) July 27, 2019
QB Allen, RB McCoy, TE Knox, WR J. Brown, WR Beasley, WR Z. Jones, LT Dawkins, LG Spain, C Morse, RG Feliciano, RT Ford
Here at camp and kind of in my feelings right now remembering @PanchoBilla1 here last year
— Del Reid (@DelReid) July 27, 2019
All but Jason Croom participating in practice here on Saturday morning. #BillsCamp #Bills pic.twitter.com/tVHOrVmYYV
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) July 27, 2019
LeSean McCoy getting stretched out.
— John Wawrow (@john_wawrow) July 27, 2019
Familiar sight.#Bills pic.twitter.com/JDL13zWjbJ
Farwell has the gunners attacking the returner, changing the receivers line and two punt coverage guys adjusting their angles. His drills have emulated real game scenarios. 💯 pic.twitter.com/aas2AwNtGb
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Is it safe to say I am a big fan of Bobby Johnson after posting videos of him three straight days? #Bills pic.twitter.com/M3JA1VdOOG
— Nathaniel Mendelson (@NateMendelson) July 27, 2019
Quarterbacks emphasizing footwork early in practice. Josh Allen takes this rep for the #Bills pic.twitter.com/TH46DWBw6E
— Nathaniel Mendelson (@NateMendelson) July 27, 2019
LeSean McCoy is messing with Cole Beasley about height:
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) July 26, 2019
“You could play NFL and freshman football and nobody would know.”
Tre’ White May not play on special teams, but that doesn’t mean he’s not working during special teams periods of practice. #BillsCamp #Bills pic.twitter.com/w0JJSMuDGf
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) July 27, 2019
Linemen working the tracks. pic.twitter.com/wp7llquvqo
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
#Bills special teams is doing work today as we monitor the #CoryVsCoreyPuntapalooza pic.twitter.com/InG2iCh4S9
— Nathaniel Mendelson (@NateMendelson) July 27, 2019
First looks at #Puntapalooza2019 #CoreyVsCory
— Greg Tompsett (@GregTompsett) July 27, 2019
Nothing special so far
First shank goes to Bojorquez
Then Carter follows up with a terrible kick of his own
Josh Allen; right arm or rocket/cannon technology. Unconfirmed either way.
— Nate Geary (@NateGearyWGR) July 27, 2019
Bojo finally with a nice punt. First of the day. Bout time.
— Aaron Quinn (@AaronQuinn716) July 27, 2019
More to come but here’s a couple of favorites so far. Hey @MrsWadd74 @LaAdrianWaddle has some stretch lol #BillsMafia #BillsCamp #waddleswarriors @WaddlesWarriors @SouthtownsTicks @BuffaloBills pic.twitter.com/faIEdBg3VN
— Matt Weidenbach (@mattw122483) July 27, 2019
A little OL blocking coming at you. With a taste of Bobby Johnson’s coaching: pic.twitter.com/WGKd6cbVhO
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) July 27, 2019
A little OL blocking coming at you. With a taste of Bobby Johnson’s coaching: pic.twitter.com/WGKd6cbVhO
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) July 27, 2019
Quick feet on @CutonDime25 @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/5s564BrPhi
— Scott Swenson (@ScottSwenson4) July 27, 2019
The Bills have assembled one of the most intense coaching staffs in the league including new OL coach Bobby Johnson.
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) July 27, 2019
*I have no idea what he’s yelling before “go” 😂 pic.twitter.com/J0YmC2p7Di
This has been a staple too. Tight ends and tackles working on combo and climb communication. pic.twitter.com/FRGHMVbAJ9
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Off to training camp pic.twitter.com/kjLebImxvF
— Rick ribaulo (@bigrickgoblue) July 27, 2019
A major issue last season was interior stunts. Teams attacked the Bills centers. Here they are working on passing the penetrator and picking up the looper. pic.twitter.com/VTbqDQNdvf
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Mccloud has definitely put in the extra work.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Coach Hall is working closely with him on just about every rep.
Trent Murphy just schooled Cody Ford in a pass-rush droll.
— John Wawrow (@john_wawrow) July 27, 2019
Blew right past him.#Bills
Rookie Johnson got Ford with an spin move inside. https://t.co/yzoQ9aFOgh
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Run game work
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
1 vs 1s
Wham by Knox on the first play springs Shady for a good gain of the left side.
I don’t know how he does it. But Zo seems to keep getting more explosive every year.
— Aaron Quinn (@AaronQuinn716) July 27, 2019
I’ve noticed that Allen and Beasley have been connected at the hip when they are not on the field. Seem to be going over things thoroughly between reps
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) July 26, 2019
Ray-Ray McCloud catches in stride at #BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/QXICo95YTq
— Jenna Cottrell (@JennaCottrell) July 26, 2019
Allen just hit Foster for a deep TD.
— Thad (@thadbrown7) July 27, 2019
Then Beasley broke Kevin Johnsons ankles to get wide open.
Big "ooooo" from crowd
Brown gains separation vs White on the blaze out. White jammed Brown at the LOS but Brown executed a forearm pull to clean his frame. Separate and toe tapped along the sideline.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Foster gets deep for a TD vs Pitts. First big play by Foster so far in camp.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Foster straight up outran Pitts for the biggest play so far. Then Beasley works Kevin Johnson on the other side of the field. Followed up by Brown with another great route and catch. Good to see some actual WR talent.
— Aaron Quinn (@AaronQuinn716) July 27, 2019
White has his hands full with Brown. Brown is up right now.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Duke Williams just outmuscled Levi Wallace in 1-on-1 drill and Josh Allen hit him on the slant. Physical. #Bills
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) July 27, 2019
Gaines took Bolden off his route before it even started.
— Thad (@thadbrown7) July 27, 2019
WR V DB 1v1s
At least two tackle pulls by Dawkins today. Both from pistol heavy set.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Run game work
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
DiMarco shifts right and wham blocks J Phillips.
Team drills ran some nice run game action.
— Greg Tompsett (@GregTompsett) July 27, 2019
Tons of wham blocks and creativity. Multiple plays with 2+ OL pulling. Loved seeing the pads smacking
A look at the Bills WRs. Teams typically keep 6 WRs. In that scenario here would be my 6-
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) July 27, 2019
Beasley
Brown
Zay
Foster
Roberts (return specialist)
McKenzie
Ray-Ray
*Sills would be my 7th pic.twitter.com/gyLgf4oYay
#BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/k7aZK7PfFC
— #StrugglingInMerica (@cjmehl0810) July 27, 2019
Josh Allen has looked sharp today.
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) July 27, 2019
His best day of #BillsCamp so far
Starting offense going against air now and running plays. No defense. And Ty Nsekhe is at RT instead of Cody Ford. No other changes from my previous tweet. We may be seeing a rotation starting.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) July 27, 2019
Zay looked great as well, several stellar routes. One got Kevin Johnson at first, but his short area quickness let him recover and knock the ball down. KJ has looked good too
— Greg Tompsett (@GregTompsett) July 27, 2019
Allen to Foster. #BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/FPy4o4qMKO
— Shaun M. Brennan (@ShaunMBrennan1) July 27, 2019
Williams used a gangster release to create space at the LOS https://t.co/y4CVKjQ9vA
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Allen connects with John Brown for a 50-yard (ish) completion in team drills. Allen steps up in the pocket and throws a perfect pass to Brown, who brings it in #Bills @WKBW
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) July 27, 2019
Might’ve been a sack in a game, but Allen steps up in the pocket and mails John Brown in the end zone from 55yds out — all of which were air yards. First deep ball in team drills I’ve seen at Bills camp
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) July 27, 2019
Wow! Josh Allen goes deep to John Brown, who bobbled for a second befor hailing it in. The get away speed of Brown left Levi Wallace in the dust. Great grab and great throw. We’re in full 11-on-11 now offense working from the 50. #Bills
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) July 27, 2019
Josh Allen just completes a deep bomb to John Brown from a muddy pocket. Brown’s ability to track the deep ball will pair nicely with Allen’s ability to chuck it.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) July 27, 2019
Lots of 21, 22 and 13 personnel spread looks. Bills looking to pass out of it. Keeping Bills D in base.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
John Brown continues to impress.
— John Wawrow (@john_wawrow) July 27, 2019
Quick burst gives him 2 steps separation on Levi Wallace and comes down with ball on deep route up left sideline.#Bills
DiMarco getting a lot of burn today as they are working on more heavy sets for first day in pads. I have DiMarco as a roster kick and get killed for that but 🤷♂️
— Aaron Quinn (@AaronQuinn716) July 27, 2019
Great diving catch by Foster, but gets up favoring a shoulder or arm. Looked in pain
— Thad (@thadbrown7) July 27, 2019
Whatever happened, hes fine now. https://t.co/t4Iwod1mTX
— Thad (@thadbrown7) July 27, 2019
TJ Yeldon has been unimpressive at #BillsCamp so far.
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) July 27, 2019
Rinse, repeat. The Allen-Brown connection showing some promise without the situational restrictions in place the first two days of camp https://t.co/08n5Zk7Z2m
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) July 27, 2019
Another 50-yard completion between Allen and John Brown. It’s party time #Bills @WKBW
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) July 27, 2019
Foster is back in for a rep. Good news for the #Bills
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 27, 2019
Brown with beautiful tracking on a deep ball from Allen. @GregTompsett WR1 looking more and more the part every day. Most consistent guy on offense since I have been here.
— Aaron Quinn (@AaronQuinn716) July 27, 2019
Allen with another 50 yard bomb to John Brown who makes an impressive ‘Willie Mays’ over-the-shoulder diving grab.
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) July 27, 2019
This is fun.#Bills @13WHAM #BillsCamp
Another bomb from Allen off the jet fake to Beasley. Allen hit Brown on a deep post for a TD. Levi was completely out of phase vs Brown. Brown is on 🔥🔥🔥
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
And another Allen to Brown connection. This one for 50 plus and a touchdown. Brown has been the star of camp thus far.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) July 27, 2019
Got to meet @williamandmary football alum and @BuffaloBills coach Sean McDermott at camp today. Go Bills! pic.twitter.com/5WJVnLZWhQ
— Hunter Phillips (@hphilli12) July 26, 2019
Excellent touch pass from Allen to McCoy along right side in 11 on 11 against first team defense #Bills
— Mike Catalana (@MikeCatalana) July 27, 2019
John Brown once again with a deep route crossing the field, leaving Levi Wallace in the dust, and comes up with catch before tumbling into end zone.#Bills
— John Wawrow (@john_wawrow) July 27, 2019
Allen showing off his touch today. Nice touch on several passes to Brown and one to Shady on a wheel along the sideline. Giving receivers an opportunity to run up under it.
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
Josh looks great today. Nice long pass to JB and he's got nice touch on the short passes too. pic.twitter.com/pLFTlCDx7O
— Bills and Mets Fan (@billsnmetsfan) July 27, 2019
This is the best I’ve EVER seen Josh Allen look at ANY practice.#Bills @13WHAM #BillsCamp https://t.co/ADacah0cU3
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) July 27, 2019
The Josh Allen to John Brown deep throw connection is on full display today. A couple of beautiful throws paired with great footwork/routes and tracking of the ball by Brown. #Bills
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 27, 2019
Oliver with the would be sack in his 2nd rep with the 1s I have seen.
— Aaron Quinn (@AaronQuinn716) July 27, 2019
After hitting a bunch of sideline throws, Allen has missed on last 3. Two deep ones underthrown and basically ended up jump balls.
— Thad (@thadbrown7) July 27, 2019
Yeah after the first padded 11-on-11 drill, think it’s safe to say the Allen-Brown deep ball is green-lit
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) July 27, 2019
Personnel card for the defense
— Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) July 27, 2019
22 personnel (2RBs, 2 TEs). Bills obviously stay in base defense. pic.twitter.com/czRH2lwioh
Allen has looked very good today
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) July 27, 2019
Josh Allen with another perfectly placed ball to Brown.
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) July 27, 2019
Allen looking good in no pads is expected. For people to say this is his best day so far, in pads, is encouraging.
— 𝔸𝕕𝕒𝕞 ⎈ (@sharpndpensel) July 27, 2019
Josh Allen and John Brown are having themselves a day, folks. Have connected on two 45-yard bombs. No one is keeping up with Brown’s speed so far at camp.
— Mark Ludwiczak (@marklud12) July 27, 2019
Allen finally with the anticipation throw I wanted to see. Roberts drop on the diving attempt.
— Aaron Quinn (@AaronQuinn716) July 27, 2019
Allen follows up a few plays later with the touch throw I wanted to see. Sweeney goes up over defender to take it in. Awesome. The anticipation and touch throws are what we didn’t see yesterday. Feel better seeing it.
— Aaron Quinn (@AaronQuinn716) July 27, 2019
Dawson Knox walking gingerly on the sideline with a trainer and rubbing his hamstring.
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) July 27, 2019
Tyree Jackson has not had a good day but threads a pretty deep sideline ball to Phillips
— Thad (@thadbrown7) July 27, 2019
Editor’s babble: Well that’s a wrap for the third practice of the 2019 Bills season! The next practice will start at 9:45 a.m. ET on July 28 at St. John Fisher College. You can also find me on Twitter @RobynMundyWYO.
Thanks again Robyn!
Thank YOU for reading, Steve!!!
You’re welcome! It’s great to read how the team is doing in practice, it’s something I always look forward to as the unofficial start of the season, especially this year with the 18 new free agents. I think the Bills are going to surprise a lot of people this year.
Are you going to the first preseason game vs The Colts?