It's way too early to panic, but it would be nice to see the Bills offense look sharp tonight, in front of the night-time audience. They've struggled this week, most notably Tuesday night in the first night time workout of the camp.
I know Trent Edwards is looking for a bounce-back performance. We spoke to him yesterday about the offensive struggles, and he seemed to indicate that he's getting a bit frustrated.
Edwards does not lack confidence, but he would benefit from hitting a couple of tough passes tonight, and from the rest of his teammates on offense making plays. We're just nine days away from the first preseason game, and Edwards is not likely to get extensive playing time at Washington. So a solid practice performance tonight and in the days ahead would make everyone feel better about the direction of the offensive unit.
We'll let you know how it goes. We'll have highlights from tonight's prime time practice on News 4 at 11.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
A Long Night for Trent
I talked with QB Trent Edwards today about last night's practice, and the rough night for the offense.
"Are you reading my mind?" Edwards asked me, when I inquired about whether he agonizes over a tough night on his side of the ball. The Bills QB admitted he was not happy with his performance, or the performance of the offense overall in Tuesday night's prime time practice. He said he spent some time late last night re-living the experience, going back over his playbook and trying to figure out what went wrong.
He also said you walk a fine line between worrying and fretting about poor practice performances, and shaking it off and moving ahead. One of the best qualities a quarterback can have, is the ability to forget about mistakes and move forward. Jim Kelly was great at this, as evidenced by his memorable Monday Night performance against the Bengals, when he threw four first half interceptions before leading his team to victory in the second half.
Learning from mistakes, and then learning to forget about them and move on. It's all part of the education of a young NFL quarterback.
"Are you reading my mind?" Edwards asked me, when I inquired about whether he agonizes over a tough night on his side of the ball. The Bills QB admitted he was not happy with his performance, or the performance of the offense overall in Tuesday night's prime time practice. He said he spent some time late last night re-living the experience, going back over his playbook and trying to figure out what went wrong.
He also said you walk a fine line between worrying and fretting about poor practice performances, and shaking it off and moving ahead. One of the best qualities a quarterback can have, is the ability to forget about mistakes and move forward. Jim Kelly was great at this, as evidenced by his memorable Monday Night performance against the Bengals, when he threw four first half interceptions before leading his team to victory in the second half.
Learning from mistakes, and then learning to forget about them and move on. It's all part of the education of a young NFL quarterback.
No Peters Progress-Walker at LT
The Bills are becomingly increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress on Jason Peters'holdout. He's missed the first six days of training camp, and so far there's no end in sight for his holdout.
Bills sources tell me they really havent had much contact at all with Peters, or his agent, Eugene Parker of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. They are baffled by Peters refusal to discuss his contract issues, and unsure of how to proceed.
So one week into camp, the club has decided to move veteran Langston Walker from the right tackle position, over to left tackle. Walker is a seven year NFL veteran who playted an entire season at LT for Oakland in 2004.
He told us today he's getting used to the footwork and other adjustments associated with moving to the left side, and he's ready to play there as long as he's needed.
Tune in to News 4 Sports live from Training Camp tonight at 5pm and 6pm, to hear what Offensive Line Coach Sean Kugler says about Walker's move to the right side.
Bills sources tell me they really havent had much contact at all with Peters, or his agent, Eugene Parker of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. They are baffled by Peters refusal to discuss his contract issues, and unsure of how to proceed.
So one week into camp, the club has decided to move veteran Langston Walker from the right tackle position, over to left tackle. Walker is a seven year NFL veteran who playted an entire season at LT for Oakland in 2004.
He told us today he's getting used to the footwork and other adjustments associated with moving to the left side, and he's ready to play there as long as he's needed.
Tune in to News 4 Sports live from Training Camp tonight at 5pm and 6pm, to hear what Offensive Line Coach Sean Kugler says about Walker's move to the right side.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Greer in a Battle
Jabari Greer is in for the fight of his football life. After three years as a backup, the undrafted free agent finally got his chance...starting 13 games in 2007 after Jason Webster was hurt. Greer struggled in some games, especially against the Patriots. But he also played well, especially against Terrell Owens and the Cowboys. But he might not have played well enough, because the Bills drafted Leodis McKelvin in the first round...signed veteran Will James and drafted two more corners. So instead of fighting for a spot, Greer is fighting to keep his spot. He welcomes the challenge, because it brings out his best. When I told Jabari that last year, he "made it," I was quickly corrected. He takes nothing for granted, and he's smart enough to know there's a reason for the added competition. Despite what some fans might think, he is doing his best to help McKelvin, even if it costs him his starting spot. Veterans helped him when he was a rookie, and its NFL protocol to pass that along. Keep an eye out for the battle at right corner. It should heat up when McKelvin gets more comfortable. It seems likely that the first round pick will take over, but Greer won't make it easy. That should make everyone better.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Early QB Update
It's only been five official training camp practices, but it may be time for an update on Trent Edwards by now. He looks very strong. His 15-20lb weight gain has been well documented, but there's more to it than just a weight gain by the 2nd year QB.
Edwards looks finished and polished in the early going. His arm strength looks improved, and it's especially evident on the deep outs. Last year, he seemed to struggle throwing the deep out routes and actually had a few of them picked off (vs. Dallas, Monday Night Football). It makes sense that his arm would be strong just five practices into camp, and it remains to be seen how well it holds up. But like a pitcher with "good stuff", Edwards has a live arm right now and it's been fun to watch.
I wish I could say the same about JP Losman. The veteran has looked a bit sluggish so far in the training camp workouts. Losman possesses a strong arm and he loves to throw it deep, but that hasn't happened much so far in this camp. It's hard to imagine Gibran Hamdan pushing Losman for the number two QB spot, but JP definitely needs to step up his play.
And again, it's only five practices.
Edwards looks finished and polished in the early going. His arm strength looks improved, and it's especially evident on the deep outs. Last year, he seemed to struggle throwing the deep out routes and actually had a few of them picked off (vs. Dallas, Monday Night Football). It makes sense that his arm would be strong just five practices into camp, and it remains to be seen how well it holds up. But like a pitcher with "good stuff", Edwards has a live arm right now and it's been fun to watch.
I wish I could say the same about JP Losman. The veteran has looked a bit sluggish so far in the training camp workouts. Losman possesses a strong arm and he loves to throw it deep, but that hasn't happened much so far in this camp. It's hard to imagine Gibran Hamdan pushing Losman for the number two QB spot, but JP definitely needs to step up his play.
And again, it's only five practices.
Heavy Hitters-Heavy Hitting
It was an eventful day at Bills training camp, the first day of workouts in pads. But even before practice, there were some heavy hitters on the sideline.
US Senator Charles Schumer joined NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a meeting with Bills owner Ralph Wilson early this morining at St. John Fisher College.The three men discussed the future of the franchise in Buffalo, with Schumer and Goodell expressing optimism about that future. Schumer says the Bills recent Toronto initative has been a success already, in both Toronto and Buffalo. He would not say whether the three men talked about a succession plan for ownership of the franchise, once Mr. Wilson is gone from the scene. According to Schumer, discussion of succession would be counter productive.
Goodell revealed that the NFL will not issue any fines or suspensions for Bills RB Marshawn Lynch, as a result of his guilty plea to a traffic violation last month. Lynch was charged in a hit and run accident on May 31st in Buffalo. The commissioner says since legally his case ended up as a traffic violation, it does not fall under the purview of the league's personal conduct policy. He also said he had a discussion with Lynch about the charges, and he says the Bills RB "understands his responsibilities as a player."
The fact that Lynch will not be sanctioned should not come as a surprise. In the eyes of the law, his offense was relatively minor. Obviously, there was much more to it, however, and having talked about player conduct issues with Goodell a month ago, I'm sure Lynch is on a short leash when it comes to conduct transgressions. Goodell believes very strongly that repeat offenders of the league's conduct policy will be dealt with harshly.
As for practice, it was the first in full pads for the football team, and it looks like the defense couldn't wait. There were several hard hits by defenders, both first and second teams,and the defense clearly had the better day. Dick Jauron said after the workout that's typically the way it goes--one side of the ball looks better than the other.
The Bills hustled inside shortly before 1pm, cutting their team work short by about nine plays. The reason?? The threat of lightning nearby. Bills trainers have special lightning sensor on their person during practice, and once the sensor showed a lightning hit 3-8 miles away, the Bills moved inside to St. John Fisher's gym to finish off practice.
Tomorrow, it's the first prime time practice for the football team. Jauron and his players are already getting excited about the night time workout. It starts at 7pm, and admission is by ticket only. All the tickets for tomorrow night's workout have already been distributed.
US Senator Charles Schumer joined NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a meeting with Bills owner Ralph Wilson early this morining at St. John Fisher College.The three men discussed the future of the franchise in Buffalo, with Schumer and Goodell expressing optimism about that future. Schumer says the Bills recent Toronto initative has been a success already, in both Toronto and Buffalo. He would not say whether the three men talked about a succession plan for ownership of the franchise, once Mr. Wilson is gone from the scene. According to Schumer, discussion of succession would be counter productive.
Goodell revealed that the NFL will not issue any fines or suspensions for Bills RB Marshawn Lynch, as a result of his guilty plea to a traffic violation last month. Lynch was charged in a hit and run accident on May 31st in Buffalo. The commissioner says since legally his case ended up as a traffic violation, it does not fall under the purview of the league's personal conduct policy. He also said he had a discussion with Lynch about the charges, and he says the Bills RB "understands his responsibilities as a player."
The fact that Lynch will not be sanctioned should not come as a surprise. In the eyes of the law, his offense was relatively minor. Obviously, there was much more to it, however, and having talked about player conduct issues with Goodell a month ago, I'm sure Lynch is on a short leash when it comes to conduct transgressions. Goodell believes very strongly that repeat offenders of the league's conduct policy will be dealt with harshly.
As for practice, it was the first in full pads for the football team, and it looks like the defense couldn't wait. There were several hard hits by defenders, both first and second teams,and the defense clearly had the better day. Dick Jauron said after the workout that's typically the way it goes--one side of the ball looks better than the other.
The Bills hustled inside shortly before 1pm, cutting their team work short by about nine plays. The reason?? The threat of lightning nearby. Bills trainers have special lightning sensor on their person during practice, and once the sensor showed a lightning hit 3-8 miles away, the Bills moved inside to St. John Fisher's gym to finish off practice.
Tomorrow, it's the first prime time practice for the football team. Jauron and his players are already getting excited about the night time workout. It starts at 7pm, and admission is by ticket only. All the tickets for tomorrow night's workout have already been distributed.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
The King of Holdouts
Sports Agent Eugene Parker is the "King of Holdouts." He represents Jason Peters
and the Rams Steven Jackson. Both are skipping training camps, hoping to get new contracts. Parker also is the agent for the Bears Devin Hester, who held out for 2 days before signing a new 4 year contract today. Recently, holdouts have been rare. Terell Owens sat during camp when he was still with the Eagles. But most players either show up to get new deals, or get traded during the offseason when their unhappiness surfaces. Shoot, for all his threats, loudmouth Bengal Chad Johnson even showed up on time.
Clearly, Parker believes in the leverage that a holdout brings the player. The question is, what's the end game? As it relates to Peters, is Jason just trying to skip workouts? Is he trying to get out of Buffalo? The Bills have made it clear that they're willing to talk, but only when Peters comes to camp. The Rams said the same thing to Jackson.
Peters still has 3 years left on a contract he signed in 2006, before he moved to left tackle and became a Pro Bowler. What do you think Eugene is after?
and the Rams Steven Jackson. Both are skipping training camps, hoping to get new contracts. Parker also is the agent for the Bears Devin Hester, who held out for 2 days before signing a new 4 year contract today. Recently, holdouts have been rare. Terell Owens sat during camp when he was still with the Eagles. But most players either show up to get new deals, or get traded during the offseason when their unhappiness surfaces. Shoot, for all his threats, loudmouth Bengal Chad Johnson even showed up on time.Clearly, Parker believes in the leverage that a holdout brings the player. The question is, what's the end game? As it relates to Peters, is Jason just trying to skip workouts? Is he trying to get out of Buffalo? The Bills have made it clear that they're willing to talk, but only when Peters comes to camp. The Rams said the same thing to Jackson.
Peters still has 3 years left on a contract he signed in 2006, before he moved to left tackle and became a Pro Bowler. What do you think Eugene is after?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Bills Sign McKelvin
Late Saturday afternoon, the Bills announced the signing of first round pick Leodis McKelvin. He gets a reported five year deal. His signing leaves only three other first round picks without contracts. McKelvin is expected to arrive at Camp in Pittsford in time for Sunday's meetings and the late afternoon walkthrough. In all, his brief two day absence cost him four practice sessions.
No money details have been announced, but its expected to pay him around $18 million dollars. The draft pick before McKelvin, LB Jerrod Mayo, received $18.9 million from the Patriots. The pick after, OT Ryan Clady, got $17.5 million from the Broncos. Now it will be interesting to see how quickly McKelvin can push Jabari Greer and William James for the starting spot opposite of Terrence McGee. James appears posititioned for the slot/3rd corner position, so the battle may be against Greer. McKelvin will also have to fight McGee and Roscoe Parrish for time on kick and punt returns. At Troy University, Leodis tied an NCAA record with 7 returns for TD's.
Afternoon Highlights from Bills Camp
There were several spectacular highlights from the afternoon workout at Bills Training Camp, and the Bills managed to get it in without getting wet. Raindrops fell for a few brief seconds, and there was a distant rumble of thunder, but not enough to disrupt the workout. The biggest crowd of the training camp so far enjoyed a pretty good show inside Growney Stadium.
In 7-on-7 work, JP Losman made a deep pass down the right sideline to rookie Steve Johnson. He made a spectacular leaping grab in traffic for a big play. Johnson had a good spring minicamp for the Bills, and he has already started to make plays here in this camp. He's a 7th round draft pick from Kentucky.
In team work, there were two huge plays. One was a leaping sideline grab by backup running back Fred Jackson. I'm not sure if he got both feet down inbounds, but instant replay is not in use at camp (thankfully) so we'll consider it a legal catch.
Safety George Wilson made an acrobatic interception deep downfield later on in team work. He showed flashes of his previous incarnation as a receiver, when he went high up and came down with the ball. Wilson is one of the Bills I always find myself rooting for.
I had a chance to sit down and talk with Wilson for a piece we'll air next Monday on News 4. We talked about his interception for a TD vs. Dallas on Monday Night Football last year, about how there's no more talk about his difficult transition from WR to Safety, and about all the charitable work he did this past offseason. Look for on our "Four Questions" segment next Monday on News 4 at Five.
In 7-on-7 work, JP Losman made a deep pass down the right sideline to rookie Steve Johnson. He made a spectacular leaping grab in traffic for a big play. Johnson had a good spring minicamp for the Bills, and he has already started to make plays here in this camp. He's a 7th round draft pick from Kentucky.
In team work, there were two huge plays. One was a leaping sideline grab by backup running back Fred Jackson. I'm not sure if he got both feet down inbounds, but instant replay is not in use at camp (thankfully) so we'll consider it a legal catch.
Safety George Wilson made an acrobatic interception deep downfield later on in team work. He showed flashes of his previous incarnation as a receiver, when he went high up and came down with the ball. Wilson is one of the Bills I always find myself rooting for.
I had a chance to sit down and talk with Wilson for a piece we'll air next Monday on News 4. We talked about his interception for a TD vs. Dallas on Monday Night Football last year, about how there's no more talk about his difficult transition from WR to Safety, and about all the charitable work he did this past offseason. Look for on our "Four Questions" segment next Monday on News 4 at Five.
Day Two Practice Notes
The Bills managed to stay dry this morning, in their second day of training camp workouts. Let's see if they can dodge the rain this afternoon. I ran into Head Coach Dick Jauron around 12noon, as he headed back to the gym/training complex at St. John Fisher College. It was raining then, and Jauron told me he was going to check with the trainers regarding the weather forecast for this afternoon. The Bills keep pretty close tabs on the weather prior to each practice, especially as it relates to temperature and humidity.
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Free agent signee William James had an outstanding practice session this morning. He broke up several passes, came up with an interception, and dished out a couple of big hits. Jabari Greer is working with the first unit, while James comes on for the nickel. But I expect James, in his eighth year in the league, to get plenty of reps in the preseason, especially with Leodis McKelvin still out. James provides size and experience that the Bills lack in their defensive backfield.
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Former Bills cornerback Jeff Burris is at training camp for a couple of weeks, as part of the NFL's Minority Coaching Fellowship program. Burris still lives in Indianapolis, and he spent last year as an assistant coach at a high school there. He's working with the Bills defensive backs and special teamers in this camp. Burris played for current Bills defensive backs coach George Catavolous while they were both with the Colts in the late 1990s. He worked with me as the sideline reporter on the Bills Radio Network in 2005.
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The Bills will work out in full pads Monday, for the first time in this training camp. They've eased into the workload these first few days, and tomorrow they have just a walk through (closed to the public). Monday, they'll pad up and probably have their first real session involving the run game.
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Free agent signee William James had an outstanding practice session this morning. He broke up several passes, came up with an interception, and dished out a couple of big hits. Jabari Greer is working with the first unit, while James comes on for the nickel. But I expect James, in his eighth year in the league, to get plenty of reps in the preseason, especially with Leodis McKelvin still out. James provides size and experience that the Bills lack in their defensive backfield.
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Former Bills cornerback Jeff Burris is at training camp for a couple of weeks, as part of the NFL's Minority Coaching Fellowship program. Burris still lives in Indianapolis, and he spent last year as an assistant coach at a high school there. He's working with the Bills defensive backs and special teamers in this camp. Burris played for current Bills defensive backs coach George Catavolous while they were both with the Colts in the late 1990s. He worked with me as the sideline reporter on the Bills Radio Network in 2005.
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The Bills will work out in full pads Monday, for the first time in this training camp. They've eased into the workload these first few days, and tomorrow they have just a walk through (closed to the public). Monday, they'll pad up and probably have their first real session involving the run game.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Day 1 Training Camp Notes
*Bills COO Russ Brandon told John Murphy that 
the team will not negotiate with Jason Peters until the Pro Bowl left tackle shows up at training camp. Peters is officially a holdout after skipping the two Friday workouts. He has three years remaining on a deal signed before he moved to left tackle, and before he became one of the league's best left tackles. Brandon says the team is willing to talk, but will not set the precedent of negotiating with a holdout. Peters' agent is Eugene Parker, who is also keeping client Steven Jackson out of the Rams camp.
*Brandon also told Muph that talks with first round pick Leodis McKelvin are progressing, and the rookie cornerback should be signed in practicing by the end of the weekend.
*Lee Evans told reporters that talks are progressing on a new contract, and he seemed encouraged that a new deal could be done by the start of the season. Evans will be a free agent at the end of the 2008 season.
*Interesting transaction, I think. The Saints cut tight end Eric Johnson. The trade for Jeremy Shockey made Johnson expendable. He's a veteran, pass-catching tight end. I think he'd be a good option for the Bills offense, and a solid veteran backup to Robert Royal. We'll see.
the team will not negotiate with Jason Peters until the Pro Bowl left tackle shows up at training camp. Peters is officially a holdout after skipping the two Friday workouts. He has three years remaining on a deal signed before he moved to left tackle, and before he became one of the league's best left tackles. Brandon says the team is willing to talk, but will not set the precedent of negotiating with a holdout. Peters' agent is Eugene Parker, who is also keeping client Steven Jackson out of the Rams camp.*Brandon also told Muph that talks with first round pick Leodis McKelvin are progressing, and the rookie cornerback should be signed in practicing by the end of the weekend.
*Lee Evans told reporters that talks are progressing on a new contract, and he seemed encouraged that a new deal could be done by the start of the season. Evans will be a free agent at the end of the 2008 season.
*Interesting transaction, I think. The Saints cut tight end Eric Johnson. The trade for Jeremy Shockey made Johnson expendable. He's a veteran, pass-catching tight end. I think he'd be a good option for the Bills offense, and a solid veteran backup to Robert Royal. We'll see.
Three Men Out
Buffalo Bills camp officially began today with a morning workout at Growney Stadium, on the St. John Fisher College campus. It was a perfect summer day, with the temperature in the mid-70s. The crowd on hand was relatively small, and the attendance on the field was a little light, also.
Bills 1st round draft pick Leodis McKelvin is still unsigned, and was not at the morning workout. Head Coach Dick Jauron hinted that McKelvin's contract could be done soon, so I wouldn't expect him to miss too many more practices.
Starting Defensive Tackle Kyle Williams was excused from today's practices. His wife gave birth to their second child yesterday. Williams is expected to be here for tomorrow's practices.
The main missing man is, of course, left tackle Jason Peters. I'm not sure he's getting great advice, but apparently he's going to hold out in an effort to get a new contract. The Bills made it pretty clear yesterday that they're willing to talk about a new deal for Peters, once he shows up. I know he would lose some leverage by coming to camp, but all he has to do is look around at Aaron Schobel, Brad Butler, Terrence McGee and others for evidence that the Bills will tear up an old deal and renegotiate, if a player outperforms his contract. Even Lee Evans, in the final year of his deal, is at training camp. In fact, Evans told us today he's closing in on a new contract extension with the Bills, things are progressing very well. The point is, if you show up for the workouts, the Bills are much more inclined to extend your deal. Someone should get on the phone with Peters and clue him in.
Bills 1st round draft pick Leodis McKelvin is still unsigned, and was not at the morning workout. Head Coach Dick Jauron hinted that McKelvin's contract could be done soon, so I wouldn't expect him to miss too many more practices.
Starting Defensive Tackle Kyle Williams was excused from today's practices. His wife gave birth to their second child yesterday. Williams is expected to be here for tomorrow's practices.
The main missing man is, of course, left tackle Jason Peters. I'm not sure he's getting great advice, but apparently he's going to hold out in an effort to get a new contract. The Bills made it pretty clear yesterday that they're willing to talk about a new deal for Peters, once he shows up. I know he would lose some leverage by coming to camp, but all he has to do is look around at Aaron Schobel, Brad Butler, Terrence McGee and others for evidence that the Bills will tear up an old deal and renegotiate, if a player outperforms his contract. Even Lee Evans, in the final year of his deal, is at training camp. In fact, Evans told us today he's closing in on a new contract extension with the Bills, things are progressing very well. The point is, if you show up for the workouts, the Bills are much more inclined to extend your deal. Someone should get on the phone with Peters and clue him in.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
COO Brandon to Speak Thursday
Bills Chief Operating Officer Russ Brandon will meet with the media at 4:30pm on Thursday, the reporting day for players at Bills Training Camp. He'll address the Jason Peters situation, which by then, we should know if Peters is attending camp and not holding out. I'm sure he'll also address the Lee Evans contract issues, and likely make his first public comments on Marshawn Lynch's offseason adventures. We'll have the latest word from the Bills Boss during our first day of live reports from Camp on News 4 at 5 and News 4 at 6.
We'll also get the news up quickly here on the Training Camp Blog.
We'll also get the news up quickly here on the Training Camp Blog.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Camp is Calling
It starts tomorrow, the four week extravaganza known as Bills Training Camp. Players are scheduled to report to St. John Fisher College in Pittsford by 7pm tomorrow night. And it's an important camp for the Bills, with several questions on the agenda.
For example--will Jason Peters show up for training camp? The Pro Bowl left tackle missed the mandatory minicamp last month, apparently to protest the lack of progress on a new contract. Peters hasn't commented publicly at all about his deal, and attempts to reach his agent this week failed. He would be wise to show up at camp, work as hard as he can, and let his agent and the Bills hammer out an extension. Peters certainly warrants a reneogitation, he has outpeformed his deal even though he has three years left to run on the contract. But Bills sources tell me he damaged his abililty to get a new contract by skipping the mandatory minicamp. He would probably help his cause immensely by showing up tomorrow and practicing.
As of this writing, the Bills have four unsigned draft picks remaining. I expect a flurry of signings to be announced tomorrow, although I'm not sure the top two picks, CB Leodis McKelvin, and second rounder James Hardy will be among them.
Paul Peck and I will be blogging regularly from Bills training camp, and we'll have live reports from the News 4 Sports Team at 5pm and 6pm every night of camp.
For example--will Jason Peters show up for training camp? The Pro Bowl left tackle missed the mandatory minicamp last month, apparently to protest the lack of progress on a new contract. Peters hasn't commented publicly at all about his deal, and attempts to reach his agent this week failed. He would be wise to show up at camp, work as hard as he can, and let his agent and the Bills hammer out an extension. Peters certainly warrants a reneogitation, he has outpeformed his deal even though he has three years left to run on the contract. But Bills sources tell me he damaged his abililty to get a new contract by skipping the mandatory minicamp. He would probably help his cause immensely by showing up tomorrow and practicing.
As of this writing, the Bills have four unsigned draft picks remaining. I expect a flurry of signings to be announced tomorrow, although I'm not sure the top two picks, CB Leodis McKelvin, and second rounder James Hardy will be among them.
Paul Peck and I will be blogging regularly from Bills training camp, and we'll have live reports from the News 4 Sports Team at 5pm and 6pm every night of camp.
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