Here it is....Official BillsZone Training Camp Report & Photos from 7-24-03

[Michael82]

Well, it's finally here! The Buffalo Bills began their 2003 Training Camp at St. John Fisher college this morning at 8:25am in the rain. They practiced the whole time as a steady rain fell down. This is unusual for the Bills and because of the rain, I did not get there for the morning session. I did however go to the afternoon session and caught some interesting things.
1. This is supposed to be rookies, selected veterans and free agents, and yet none of the free agents showed up, except Marcus Jones. No Takeo Spikes, No Sam Adams, No Sam Gash, No Jeff Posey, No Olandis Gary. Heck, Bobby Shaw didn't even show up.

2. Marcus Jones was out there, but you didn't see him much. He had some nice plays out there. But he wasn't on the field often. You have to think that they want to let him rest his injury a bit and not rush right into everything. I think he will be at full strength when the whole team comes to practice on Sunday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE: (http://www.billszone.com/YourSite/global/templates/view.php?action=YourSite_content&month=7&state=news&nid=5628)

Don't miss Mike's training camp pics! CHECK THEM OUT HERE! (http://www.billszone.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=50)

And a short Quicktime video clip of Josh Reed! CLICK HERE (http://www.billszone.com/jjamezz/av/JReed-TC-072403.mov)

[Tatonka]

"6. Josh Reed was the star of the day. He made a few amazing grabs and got a round of applause after a sweet diving catch. Drew Bledsoe threw a bomb towards the sideline and Josh Reed literally "leaped" into the air to get it. Reed also stayed around to sign autographs until the very last fan left the fence. It was nice to watch him smile as one young fan said... "Peerless Who?" "


that is what i like to hear!!!

"5. Terrence McGee could have been seen as the defensive star of the day. He ticked off a bunch of receivers as he batted the ball away. At one point, McGee tipped the ball and made Reed miss it. He also tipped a perfect pass away from #17 Rodney Wright. "

i am telling you now.. i have a really weird feeling about this kid.. i like him a hell of alot from everything i have read so far.. and this was after being SO disappointed when we drafted him.

great work mike.. i, for one, cant tell you how valuable this type of stuff is to me, being that i cant make it to any of this stuff.. i really truely appreciate every bit of your efforts.

[NewYorkCity Backers]

Great report!

[Tatonka]

what position was mcgee playing?

did kelsay look quick out there?

how bout denny?

[Michael82]

Originally posted by Tatonka
what position was mcgee playing?

did kelsay look quick out there?

how bout denny?

McGee was playing CB. He was good. They also used him on STs. Kelsay looked huge. He is tall and Ryan Denney looked like he put on some more weight. Kelsay was fast, especially coming around a corner. Tell me what you wanna know...and I will try to get that in my next report. :D

[Tatonka]

did mcgee play FS at all? i would love to see him there.

how bout crowell?

and sobieski?

and aiken?

[lordofgun]

INCREDIBLE, MIKE!

[Michael82]

Thank you guys! But I'm going to sleep now..so I can get up for the morning practice! Cya all tomorrow! :wave: :z:

[lordofgun]

SET THE ALARM CLOCK!!! :D

[Dozerdog]

SWEET DREAMS!


http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/250000/images/_250264_body_clock_300.jpg

[WG]

LMAO...

Nice work Mike!!!

[JJamezz]

Awesome job man!!!!!!!!!!

[Gunzlingr]

Keep up the good work Mikey!

[lordofgun]

Nice video of Reed's catch! :up:

[TypicalBill]

Great Job Mike.. THANKS!!



Video Clip was awesome, it was as if you knew Reed was the target...What a catch :eek:



nice :up:

[shelby]

Mikey....great report, excellent pics and video....thank you!
:hail:

Can you try to get a pic of Coy for me? Please? i'd also be interested to hear how he looks thus far.....still intense?
:D Thanks!

[Aero II]

Thanks Mikey. Excellent.

[Earthquake Enyart]

Who in the hell is Michael J. Thomas?

Not too often you see the word "heck" in a sports column. :eek:

[JefftheBillsfan]

thanks man, i really look forward to your reports especialy now that empire isnt available to me.

[G. Host]

You trying to become a reporter?

[Cntrygal]

Great Job Mikey!!! :up:

[lordofgun]

Originally posted by Earthquake Enyart
Who in the hell is Michael J. Thomas?

Not too often you see the word "heck" in a sports column. :eek:

You obviously haven't read Felser lately. :snicker:

[ryven]

Great pictures and great job.

[John Doe]

Great job!

[Valerie]

You did a GREAT job, Mike!!!:up: Nice report and really good pictures!:10:

You think your dad will buy me one of those cameras? ;)

[THATHURMANATOR]

Good work dude!

[Michael82]

Thanks everyone! I have another training camp report coming today with a lot more detail. My pics will be up later tonight, because I'm adding photos from the parade and I have to wait until my Dad gets home so he can upload them for me.

[Tatonka]

stop with the excuses and get us some more info. :snicker:

[Dozerdog]

Put up the report, we'll worry about the pics later-


Have dad show you how to do it.....:up:

[Jan Reimers]

Originally posted by TypicalBill
Great Job Mike.. THANKS!!

Ditto. We all appreciate your efforts.

[kegtapr]

Mike32282- While I appreciate your admiration for my work, could you please contact me in the future and ask my permission for using images I create? I would certianly give it to you.

[StillLurkin]

very nice indeed Mike!!!!!

[Novacane]

Mike..........very good work......make sure you watch Travis Brown and let us know how he looks will ya?