TC Day 4 & 5: News, Notes, and Updates

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Trent a secret weapon at wideout? (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2009/07/29/trent-a-secret-weapon-at-wideout/)

By Chris Brown - Posted July 29th, 2009
The Bills like every other team are preparing their defense for possible Wildcat looks this season in practice at camp. Trent Edwards however, feels he’s being underutilized when lined up at wideout.
“That’s really frustrating me because I do feel like I have a lot of potential at the receiver position,” Edwards said laughing. ”I really feel handcuffed out there. They just want me to block and that’s not really my strength. My strength is running, getting the ball in my hands and making guys miss in the passing game (still laughing), but our quarterback I think in that particular set can’t get me the ball, so that’s kind of frustrating on that side of it because I’ve worked harder at this off-season trying to make sure that my receiver skills are where they need to be. But its just something to try and keep teams off balance and keep guys guessing and it makes our defense prepare for the Miami’s and teams that do do that. It’s good for our defense to go up against that, too.”
When asked about the dynamic trio in the offensive backfield when Edwards is split out wide, consisting of Fred Jackson, Marshawn Lynch and Roscoe Parrish, Edwards again was a comedian.
“You don’t think that I’m dynamic out there either though,” ask Edwards laughing again. ”I was thinking we could just put me back in there and it’s kind of the same replacement as Roscoe Parrish, but I don’t think so.”
Edwards in all seriousness does think working some wildcat into ractice is a good idea.
“It gives us something else to change things up, mix things up a little bit,” he said. ”And I do think we need to work on that and we’re going to continue to improve.”

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McCargo update, P.K. Sam leaves practice (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2009/07/29/mccargo-update-p-k-sam-leaves-practice/)

By Chris Brown - Posted July 29th, 2009
John McCargo’s injury status was updated by Dick Jauron after practice.
The Bills head coach said he twinged his hamstring just a little bit, similar to the way Marcus Stroud did and Stroud was back practicing after missing just two days.
Meanwhile P.K. Sam left practice with a strained quad. No word on how much time he could miss.

[RamblingMisnomer]

Please god tell me our coaching staff is not dumb enough to actually let Trent Edwards go out on a passing route....

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Johnson injury update (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2009/07/29/johnson-injury-update/)

By Chris Brown - Posted July 29th, 2009
Steve Johnson was moving slowly off the field Tuesday after watching the night practice. Slowly because any sudden movements aggravate his torn rib cartilage.
“I’m just frustrated that I can’t be out there, seeing how everybody’s working hard and it’s hot out here, we have receivers going down and I can’t be out there to help them out,” said Johnson. ”But time’s going to heal me and that’s all I’m waiting for is my time.”
Buffalo could be down to just six healthy receivers Wednesday, if P.K. Sam can’t take the field Wednesday. Johnson isn’t sure when he’ll be able to return either.
“There’s no given time,” he said. ”It’s day-to-day. I can’t make any sudden moves or anything. It’s a little hard breathing but I just keep giving it the ice and the (stimulation). That’s all I can do right now – ice and stim and rest. That’s it.”

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WR Caldwell gets look from Bills (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2009/07/29/wr-caldwell-gets-look-from-bills/)

By Chris Brown - Posted July 29th, 2009
The Bills are suddenly thin at receiver with four of their 10 on the roster now watching practice. Knowing their healthy receivers could be taxed even more, and thus have a greater potential for injury themselves the club reportedly worked out Reche Caldwell.
According to the Tampa Tribune Caldwell worked out Tuesday (http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jul/28/caldwell-works-out-bills/) for the Bills. He was out of football last season and most recently played for Washington (2007) and New England (2006). He’s 30-year old.
I think at this point they have to get someone in here because having just six wideouts in the training camp setting when there are so many reps is going to run the receivers that can practice ragged.
Buffalo’s roster is currently at 78, not counting Wood, Byrd and Maybin, and that figures to change soon with Wood close to being done. But there is an available roster spot to add a WR even if it’s just for a few days to get through practice.
Stay tuned.

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Eric Wood update (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2009/07/29/eric-wood-update/)

By Chris Brown - Posted July 29th, 2009
Bills OL Eric Wood is not at the team’s morning walk thru.

[Philagape]

Trent at receiver! We're signing Vick! We're signing Vick! We're signing Vick!
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Just thought I'd pre-empt the tinfoil-hat crowd on that.

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http://prod.static.bills.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/imported/BUF/photos/videoscreengrabs/round-up/072809ruday4--nfl_thumb2_80_50.jpg (http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/videos/bills-roundup-first-night-practice-of-camp/acb9e2ff-6ea7-42ef-b128-e01d912eb33e#?id=acb9e2ff-6ea7-42ef-b128-e01d912eb33e)
Bills Roundup: First Night Practice of Camp (http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/videos/bills-roundup-first-night-practice-of-camp/acb9e2ff-6ea7-42ef-b128-e01d912eb33e#?id=acb9e2ff-6ea7-42ef-b128-e01d912eb33e) (3:18) Posted 07/28/09

Practice Notes - Day 4 (http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/practice-notes---day-4-/816cfa5b-5c10-4cdf-abf6-1600eaafe52c)
The Bills may be down to just two unsigned draft picks very soon. Head coach Dick Jauron confirmed Tuesday night after practice that first-round pick. Eric Wood is close to a contract agreement with the club.
http://www.billszone.com/mt/images/newsicons/bills.gif buffalobills.com | Posted at 12:45 PM

Offense continues to impress at Bills' first night practice (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2009/7/28/967002/offense-continues-hot-hand-at)
The Buffalo Bills held their first night practice of 2009 training camp on Tuesday night, but the biggest news of the day came from the team's home base in Orchard Park, where terms have been agreed upon for the rookie contract of OG Eric Wood.
http://www.billszone.com/mt/images/newsicons/bills.gif buffalorumblings.com/Brian Galliford | Posted at 12:35 PM

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No Wood yet

Final terms of the agreement with first-round draft pick Eric Wood still are being hammered out. He was not at the walkthrough session this morning and is not expected at this afternoon's practice. Probably Thursday.
---Mark Gaughan

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Twitter Tracker! (Sorry, Conan)

buffalobillscom (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom)July 30th night practice is sold out. RT @tkolarcz (http://twitter.com/tkolarcz): @buffalobillscom (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom) Are there still tickets available for Thursday's night practice?about 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom/status/2911060549) from TweetDeck (http://www.tweetdeck.com/)

AaronMaybin58 (http://twitter.com/AaronMaybin58)GOOD MORNING AMERICAabout 2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/AaronMaybin58/status/2911153263) from web (morning?)

Ka_Mitchell55 (http://twitter.com/Ka_Mitchell55)Makin sure that tank is full 4 practice. It's a lil warm out there so we need to pack n the food and fluids. http://twitpic.com/c0vrxabout 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/Ka_Mitchell55/status/2911324083) from Twittelator (http://www.stone.com/Twittelator)

DonteWhitner (http://twitter.com/DonteWhitner)@B_scott43 (http://twitter.com/B_scott43) thinks I tweet too much....I say I don't tweet enough...what yall think?about 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/DonteWhitner/status/2911493810) from UberTwitter (http://ubertwitter.com/)

terrellowens81 (http://twitter.com/terrellowens81)RT:TO's TWEETERS SECTION officially opens 2morr JULY 30th @ the 7p night practice!! To sign-up 4 tix go 2 terrellowens.com & fill out info.about 1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/terrellowens81/status/2912070734) from web

terrellowens81 (http://twitter.com/terrellowens81)headed 2 practice! starts @ 110p but it's raining, u think we'll still practice n the rain?? i hope not, i dn't wanna get my hair wet!! Lol25 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/terrellowens81/status/2912425195) from web

buffalobillscom (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom)Umbrellas and ponchos are out at camp today with the rain coming down. No sign of players yet.15 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom/status/2912596669) from TweetDeck (http://www.tweetdeck.com/)

buffalobillscom (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom)Asst. HC/Special Teams Coordinator Bobby April is setting up a drill on the turf field as the players begin emerge from the locker room.11 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom/status/2912665988) from TweetDeck (http://www.tweetdeck.com/)

buffalobillscom (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom)Ticket information is below the schedule: http://bit.ly/var6G. RT @ryanevans86 (http://twitter.com/ryanevans86): Anyone know where to get tickets to bills camp?7 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom/status/2912735382) from TweetDeck (http://www.tweetdeck.com/)

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buffalobillscom (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom)Rain has almost stopped and the sun is out as the team warms up on the Stadium turf field.5 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/buffalobillscom/status/2912934972) from TweetDeck (http://www.tweetdeck.com/)

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Bills getting thin at DT (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2009/07/29/bills-getting-thin-at-dt/)

By Chris Brown - Posted July 29th, 2009
John McCargo and Ventrell Jenkins have another DT joining them as spectators at practice this afternoon.
Marcus Smith is not participating leaving just 4 healthy DTs.

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DB Fox a new non-participant (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2009/07/29/db-fox-a-new-non-participant/)

By Chris Brown - Posted July 29th, 2009
Dustin Fox is not practicing. Also on the non-participation list are Shawn Nelson, Steve Johnson, Copeland Bryan and P.K. Sam.

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Ive just been told that the Bills are close to signing 2nd rounder Jarius Byrd, but have made only minor progress with 1st round pick Aaron Maybin.

My lunch break is over, so I have to get back to work. I will try to update if I hear anything.

http://billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?p=2949079#post2949079

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JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora)Eric Wood has signed his 5 yr deal with Buffalo, according to a league source. 1st round pick's contract worth a max of nearly $13 million11 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/2914290313) from web

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2009 Bills Training Camp: Day Five Open Thread (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2009/7/29/967707/2009-bills-training-camp-day-five)

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/profile_images/115652/linus_tiny.jpg by Brian Galliford (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/users/Brian%20Galliford) on Jul 29, 2009 1:00 PM EDT (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2009/7/29/967707/2009-bills-training-camp-day-five) in News (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/section/news) http://cdn3.sbnation.com/images/icons/comment.v1599.png 7 comments
http://cdn0.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/67516/46717_bills_camp_football.jpg (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/photos/2009-bills-training-camp-day-five) More photos » (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/photos/2009-bills-training-camp-day-five) by David Duprey - AP

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The rain is falling in Pittsford, New York, but the Buffalo Bills will still be taking the field for today's scheduled practice. Rookie offensive guard Eric Wood - who reportedly agreed to terms on a contract Tuesday night - will not be in attendance, as Wood's agent is reviewing the contract's language (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4363733). Bills COO/GM Russ Brandon confirmed to ESPN.com's Tim Graham that a tentative deal has, however, been negotiated; Brandon expects Wood in camp on Thursday. Meanwhile, the word "close" is still being used to describe a potential signing of second-round FS Jairus Byrd.
Our de facto camp reporter, MattRichWarren, is currently stuffed in traffic, but will be reporting to this afternoon's practice. David Selby, photographer extraordinaire, will be on hand as well, at least initially. We'll keep you updated.
Continue reading this post » (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2009/7/29/967707/2009-bills-training-camp-day-five)

2:42 PM: A couple of second-unit defenders are turning in nice performances. Chris Ellis continues to put in good work at both left and right end. Rookie linebacker Nic Harris just put a good lick on Marshawn Lynch.

[justasportsfan]

Please god tell me our coaching staff is not dumb enough to actually let Trent Edwards go out on a passing route....
Up the middle buddy! I feel sorry for the MLB and safeties of the NFL. Watch out ! Trent never gets bent!

[Yasgur's Farm]

2:42 PM: A couple of second-unit defenders are turning in nice performances. Chris Ellis continues to put in good work at both left and right end. Rookie linebacker Nic Harris just put a good lick on Marshawn Lynch.This can't be true... We've been told repeatedly by some on this board that we can't expect any growth from our 2nd and 3rd year players. There must be something wrong here.

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brianmoorman (http://twitter.com/brianmoorman)Good practice today..sorry to the fans for not being able to stay and sign, we have sp teams meeting right after, see u tmrw night32 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/brianmoorman/status/2915317679) from TwitterBerry (http://orangatame.com/products/twitterberry/)

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McKelvin steps out of practice (http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2009/07/29/mckelvin-steps-out-of-practice/)

By Chris Brown - Posted July 29th, 2009
After making an over the shoulder INT in the end zone early in practice Leodis McKelvin stepped out.
Just talked to him coming off the field and he said it’s a minor quad strain that forced him to step out of practice, but he said its minor and he’s not worried about it.

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SI_PeterKing Will post a Bills postcard late tomorrow. Loved deep arm of backup Ryan Fitzpatrick. D will be blitzing from first play of season at NE.about 15 hours ago (http://twitter.com/SI_PeterKing/status/2904286656) from TwitterBerry (http://orangatame.com/products/twitterberry/)

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D will be blitzing from first play of season at NE

I sure hope so. That's the only right way to welcome Brady back to the league.

[psubills62]

I like the idea of our D blitzing Brady a lot, especially if we can get to him. The only problem with that is we'll come up with a big sack... but the refs will throw a flag making something up and then Brady will throw a huge bomb to Moss to put the game out of reach.

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SI_PeterKing Will post a Bills postcard late tomorrow. Loved deep arm of backup Ryan Fitzpatrick. D will be blitzing from first play of season at NE.about 15 hours ago (http://twitter.com/SI_PeterKing/status/2904286656) from TwitterBerry (http://orangatame.com/products/twitterberry/)

I had to thank your post because it said you were thanked 2977 times in 1999 posts...so I wanted to make it 2000 posts haha.

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Practice Notes - Day 5 (http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/practice-notes---day-5/60d4db5c-9956-49ce-8507-4d4bad87fa65)
Wednesday was a day that went to the defense as they had the better of play for most of the practice and really stepped up at the close of the workout.
http://www.billszone.com/mt/images/newsicons/bills.gif buffalobills.com/Chris Brown | Posted at 11:45 AM

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Highlights included.

http://prod.static.bills.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/imported/BUF/photos/videoscreengrabs/round-up/072909ruday5--nfl_thumb2_80_50.jpgplay (http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/videos/jairus-byrd-arrives-at-training-camp/e7277176-fdec-4834-be78-261f12cbae36#?id=1ffb8d74-bab4-4b45-af94-88a7d9e8ea53)
Bills Roundup: Wood and Byrd Sign Contracts (http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/videos/jairus-byrd-arrives-at-training-camp/e7277176-fdec-4834-be78-261f12cbae36#?id=1ffb8d74-bab4-4b45-af94-88a7d9e8ea53) (3:28) Posted 07/29/09

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Bills' secondary shines in Wednesday's rainy practice

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2009/7/29/967995/bills-secondary-shines-in