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MidnightVoice
07-29-2013, 07:57 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/61635/buffalo-bills-practice-observations

Attendance report: Of the 87 players who have reported to training camp, 86 were in uniform for the session. Offensive lineman Chris Hairston, who is on the active/physically unable to perform list, was seen working out with the training staff on the sideline.........

Chandler impressive in return: Tight end Scott Chandler, who underwent ACL surgery in January, was back on the practice field Sunday evening. Marrone said Chandler is still limited, but he drew cheers after beating his defender over the middle to make a catch during 11-on-11 work.

Kolb gets most first-team reps: Veteran Kevin Kolb saw the most action with the first-team unit at quarterback, although Marrone was quick to point out after practice that rookie EJ Manuel also took some snaps with the top unit.

As is to be expected, the results were mixed from both quarterbacks.

The good: During a drill early in practice where receivers matched up 1-on-1 against cornerbacks on deep patterns, Manuel showed good arm strength and touch, hitting receiver T.J. Graham in stride twice for would-be touchdowns. In 11-on-11's, Kolb matched Manuel with an impressive deep completion to wide receiver Marcus Easley.

The bad: Kolb was intercepted by safety Aaron Williams over the middle on his first pass of an 11-on-11 drill, while Manuel was picked off by safety Mana Silva later in the session. In 7-on-7's, safety Da'Norris Searcy snagged a tipped pass from Kolb, while in 11-on-11's, Manuel was part of a botched snap. In the 1-on-1 deep pattern drill, Manuel underthrew wide receiver DeMarco Sampson and was intercepted by cornerback Jumal Rolle.

NOT THE DUDE...
07-29-2013, 07:59 AM
if its close, ej will win... really excited about the pass rush and tj graham

Skooby
07-29-2013, 08:56 AM
After one day, it's hard to say anything but lets get some pads on.

Night Train
07-29-2013, 09:03 AM
It defined generic, according to many observers. Until the pads go on...

justasportsfan
07-29-2013, 09:09 AM
EJ's deep ball is impressive. Kolb seems Fitzish at times but his deep ball looks better than Fitz's. In the few snaps that Tuel had he didn't look bad compared to the other 2.

Tj looks great as did Woods, Stevie and even Easely had a couple of nice catches. Easley looks huge and reminds me of Moulds. IMO, this is the most interesting unit to keep an eye on in terms of competition.

Bill Cody
07-29-2013, 10:48 AM
IMO, this is the most interesting unit to keep an eye on in terms of competition.

The most interesting in a decade

justasportsfan
07-29-2013, 12:13 PM
The most interesting in a decade

I thought only a few would stick out and then the others start going I'm like who's that ? Undrafted Kaufman was one of them. These guys are laying it all out there on the first day. These guys are diving for the ball like it's regular season. Hope it doesn't come back to bite us in the arse via injuries.

The biggest question was who will be no. 2 ? Forget that, Stevie might not even be no.1 . Graham looks great but things will be clearer once the pads come on.

Bill Cody
07-29-2013, 02:02 PM
Graham looks great but things will be clearer once the pads come on.

Very true. Rosters might look just a tad different if it was flag football.