Back at St. John Fisher for the last two practices to be held there before the Bills head off to Carolina for practices and preseason game there. Mitch Morse – still in the concussion protocol– and that is deeply concerning. The drop off after him at the Center position is like the Grand Canyon… sigh…
So, let’s get to it:
McDermott on Tyree Jackson: “It’s a journey to become a good quarterback in this year and he’s a young one. Every day is two steps forward and one step back…but we continue to progress and he’s done that.” #Bills @news4buffalo
— Nick Filipowski (@NEWS4_NICK) August 4, 2019
Never know when greatness will come along. #BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/aiBdt6SJLe
— Trainwreck Sports (@TrainwreckSprts) August 4, 2019
McDermott on Ed Oliver: “I would say he’s working hard. I think having Kyle here has certainly helped. I appreciate the way he took to Kyle. I think what we’re seeing is a young player that has some good plays and plays he wants back but continues to learn.” @news4buffalo #Bills
— Nick Filipowski (@NEWS4_NICK) August 4, 2019
Jon Feliciano (shoulder) will not practice. Neither will Spencer Long (knee). Micah Hyde (neck) will be limited
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 4, 2019
McDermott on what he saw from Allen from Friday: There are always good plays and bad plays. I liked his command in the huddle…but overall as a team we left a lot of plays on the field.” #Bills @news4buffalo
— Nick Filipowski (@NEWS4_NICK) August 4, 2019
Center Mitch Morse remains in the NFL's concussion protocol. #Bills
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) August 4, 2019
Had thought Feliciano was out with leg, appears to be shoulder. Beginning to think Long suffered a mild Grade 1 sprain, supported by wearing brace. Good sign for Hyde, may be more of a strain. #Bills https://t.co/7YvlzMSX6k
— Banged Up Bills (@BangedUpBills) August 4, 2019
Appears Morse still in concussion protocol, will be interested to see if any video or photos come out with activity that he’s doing, may shine light on where he’s at. #Bills
— Banged Up Bills (@BangedUpBills) August 4, 2019
McD talks before today’s practice at SJF. C Mitch Morse still in concussion protocol, G Jon Feliciano (shoulder), G S. Long (knee) out. Team in pads after yesterday off. pic.twitter.com/g7J7YtOeQC
— Mark Gaughan (@gggaughan) August 4, 2019
DL and LB dance party #BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/L5KtJTVYRU
— Derek Kramer (@DerekKramer49) August 4, 2019
Cody Ford beginning practice at right guard with both Spencer Long and Jon Feliciano out. #BillsCamp
— Jon Scott (@JonScottTV) August 4, 2019
Military appreciation day at Bills training camp 🇺🇸💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/xpIhKmyP3k
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) August 4, 2019
Ed Oliver just took the first first-team rep of the day at 3TDT. First time all camp that’s happened. #Bills
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 4, 2019
Yes! Deon Lacey did just pull out the split on us right before practice #Bills pic.twitter.com/2NGOhztjIM
— Nathaniel Mendelson (@NateMendelson) August 4, 2019
Sweeney getting the reps with the 1s at TE again. Opportunity presents itself
— Derek Kramer (@DerekKramer49) August 4, 2019
Sunday groove. ⚡️#BillsCamp | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/BVeiKd1hoD
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 4, 2019
Bills start with walkthru as usual – looks like they’ll give Cody Ford a day at RG with 2 OGs out and Nsekhe at RT.
— Mark Gaughan (@gggaughan) August 4, 2019
#BillsCamp is serious business today. pic.twitter.com/ooUSxBfZ26
— Trainwreck Sports (@TrainwreckSprts) August 4, 2019
Ed Oliver the only DT out there to start 2 min drill. Alexander at DT in the formation. Ready for some fun pass rush concepts this year.
— Derek Kramer (@DerekKramer49) August 4, 2019
Part two pic.twitter.com/ygbMuEEB3h
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 4, 2019
Cody Ford is at right guard for the Bills today. Ty Nsekhe at right tackle.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) August 4, 2019
Sometimes concussions don’t take much hitting, especially if you’ve had several concussions before. It’s a shame but you don’t need to be lit up to have a concussion, sometimes just getting hit period will do it
— Banged Up Bills (@BangedUpBills) August 4, 2019
Military Appreciation Day at #BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/NxVswbAawm
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) August 4, 2019
For the first time since the #Bills drafted him, Cody Ford has been moved inside to RG. Jon Feliciano/Mitch Morse/Spencer Long all out with injury. This is where some think Ford could be elite. #Bills
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) August 4, 2019
It’s 11/11 half-speed to start practice, but Ed Oliver was with the starters while Jordan Phillips was with the 2s. Cody Ford was at right guard with Ty Nsekhe at right tackle. (Note: RGs Feliciano and Long are both out today). We’ll have to see if that stays the rest of practice
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 4, 2019
#Bills starting OL at beginning of practice:
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 4, 2019
Dion Dawkins
Quinton Spain
Russell Bodine
Cody Ford
Ty Nsekhe
Star Lotulelei:
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) August 4, 2019
-Starting defensive tackle
-Part-time Juggs machine operator#BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/4YP3u8JRiY
Here’s what’s currently playing. I’m requesting a change as well pic.twitter.com/hqmJAoY1x7
— Nathaniel Mendelson (@NateMendelson) August 4, 2019
Some BIG lineup changes today and both involve the rookies. Ford playing guard for the first time and Oliver playing withbthe starters
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 4, 2019
Not every day you meet royalty @picassospizza pic.twitter.com/00MJ2SkENc
— MANIAC (@ZachSheldon) August 4, 2019
Bills OL coach Bobby Johnson screams during a drill: if you do that every play your @PFF score will be through the roof!
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) August 4, 2019
Here’s 30-seconds of OL boards. #BillsCamp pic.twitter.com/rRDqysTMd2
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 4, 2019
Beautiful day at Fisher for Bills Camp #GoBills pic.twitter.com/i0rJYeSF43
— Gene Kershner (@EquiSpace) August 4, 2019
Have you ever seen anyone cooler than @MichaelParthum pic.twitter.com/2SPBQRsC7j
— MANIAC (@ZachSheldon) August 4, 2019
No surprises as far as #Bills practice participation goes. Still no Jason Croom, Dawson Knox or Mitch Morse
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 4, 2019
#Bills C Mitch Morse is doing some light jogging with the strength and conditioning staff. Morse has been out since Day 3 (it’s Day 9) with a concussion.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 4, 2019
VIP’s don’t walk to camp, we roll !! #BILLSMAFIA pic.twitter.com/qRgFpvnHml
— Monsterinc9177 (@monsterinc9177) August 4, 2019
A little RB footwork with ball security drill. The orange balls are heavier than regular footballs. pic.twitter.com/7huuWlFxyq
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 4, 2019
Bills d line drill pic.twitter.com/d3H786jUvF
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 4, 2019
Somethings up with EJ Gaines. Got in a collision with Roberts earlier and has been on the sideline since for 11 on 11s
— Derek Kramer (@DerekKramer49) August 4, 2019
Foster in at 3rd team WR and Sills getting reps with the 2s
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 4, 2019
Sean McDermott said a week ago as a 2nd year WR Foster needed to continue to "grow and evolve." #Bills #BillsMafia https://t.co/rAxkZPhQPy
— Nick Filipowski (@NEWS4_NICK) August 4, 2019
CB EJ Gaines walking with a trainer right now. Appeared to get banged up on a play during WR/DB 1-on-1s.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 4, 2019
EJ Gaines stepped out of team segment of practice. Now in tent with athletic trainers. #Bills
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) August 4, 2019
#Bills CB EJ Gaines has gone to the athletic trainer’s tent mid-practice. Unsure of the injury at the moment.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 4, 2019
Robert Foster now playing with the starting offense. So the Bills are clearly just mixing and matching some the WR combos
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 4, 2019
Squad goals 😍 pic.twitter.com/7fLwYwRNLc
— Maureen (@Maui716) August 4, 2019
Leslie Frazier said last week that Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer discourage teams from throwing the deep ball.
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 4, 2019
Josh Allen gets a reminder, Poyer picks him off on a go route to Isaiah McKenzie
McKenzie dropped a tight ball in 3rd down drills. Gotta make that if you wanna fighting chance
— Derek Kramer (@DerekKramer49) August 4, 2019
Passing game not being prioritized it seems, but Allen looks like he had one month off before today, instead of one day
— Thad (@thadbrown7) August 4, 2019
Josh Allen is ALL over the place today with his throws at #BillsCamp so far
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) August 4, 2019
Not to alarm anyone, but Josh Allen has not been good today. Lot of bad throws and an ugly pick down the middle
— Sal Maiorana (@salmaiorana) August 4, 2019
Tommy Sweeney with a smooth route and Barkley with a better throw. Sweeney is gonna steal someone's job at this point. A matter of who.
— Derek Kramer (@DerekKramer49) August 4, 2019
I have Josh Allen as 2 for 7 with an interception during team drills today. Accuracy and decision making have been suspect.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) August 4, 2019
Tommy Sweeney has been a really nice surprise at tight end the last week at #BillsCamp
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) August 4, 2019
Looks like the Bills are scrambling their WRs today. Some second team guys working with Josh Allen, Cole Beasley working with Matt Barkley during team drills
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 4, 2019
Barkley with a perfect pass deep down the sideline to Sweeney. The rookie TE continues to take advantage of opportunities
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 4, 2019
Ford is an absolute monster at guard. Overall we’re looking at a massive upgrade to the offense of line across the board when compared to last year
— Mike Stock (@mwstock) August 4, 2019
#Bills T LaAdrian Waddle is down on the field being checked on by athletic trainers. A couple of teammates came to check on him. Went down awkwardly after a team drill rep.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 4, 2019
Waddle being looked at by trainers after a play in 11 on 11. Appears to be focused on right knee. #Bills
— Mike Catalana (@MikeCatalana) August 4, 2019
Cart is coming out for LaAdrian Waddle
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 4, 2019
LaAdrian Waddle getting carted off field. Been a tough week for OL. #BillsCamp
— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrownBills) August 4, 2019
Tore his left ACL in 2015, outside window where re-tear is high on opposite side. https://t.co/stasP42pGX
— Banged Up Bills (@BangedUpBills) August 4, 2019
After a sack and another incompletion, the defensive line didn’t rush on the next play.
— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) August 4, 2019
Allen completed a check down to Lee Smith.
He’s being carted off the field. Looked like a few of the Bills O-Linemen came over to comfort him beforehand https://t.co/WSNQqGcpRS
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 4, 2019
After looking real good early, Jordan Phillips undressed Cody Ford on a pass rush
— Thad (@thadbrown7) August 4, 2019
Hopefully just precautionary. Cart doesn’t always mean serious injury. Case in point: 2018 Isaiah McKenzie https://t.co/OBV1mQLhYx
— Banged Up Bills (@BangedUpBills) August 4, 2019
Trent Murphy blasts Ty Nsekhe off the line of scrimmage. Got to Allen immediately and the ply was blown dead.
— Fred Kilmartin (@80fredster23) August 4, 2019
Unless there’s video, not ready to speculate. Will wait for reports. Awkwardly going down doesn’t state mechanism or joint for that matter. https://t.co/mflN5ZMuFi
— Banged Up Bills (@BangedUpBills) August 4, 2019
Now playing at training camp “Let Me Clear My Throat.”
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) August 4, 2019
The goal is being reviewed.
Siran Neal has been getting first-team reps today. Big-nickel.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 4, 2019
Gaines did not return to practice
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 4, 2019
The TE position has been tough for the Bills so far this camp and really since OTAs. Kroft, Croom, Knox all injured. But Tommy Sweeney has really taken advantage of his extra reps. He’s looked good and seems to always be getting better. Has very good hands.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 4, 2019
Bills are running some gassers here at the end of practice.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) August 4, 2019
Looks like some hard running to end #BillsCamp today. pic.twitter.com/LJsyttPQPq
— Trainwreck Sports (@TrainwreckSprts) August 4, 2019
Editor’s babble: And that’s a wrap for today’s practice for the Bills. Next open practice is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. ET at St. John Fisher College. You can find me on Twitter @RobynMundyWYO. Have a great day!
