notes from minicamp today

[billsburgh]

Willis was a no-show today, and Holcomb lined up with the first team first although all 3 got equal # of spaps with first team. this was just on sportscenter.

[justasportsfan]

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http://www.buffalobills.com/

more stories ,sound bytes ,etc.

[G. Host]

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Nasty McWillis a no show? What a surprise!

[billsburgh]

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Nasty McWillis a no show? What a surprise!

actually I was kind of surprised to hear this after it was reported that he was working out in Buffalo as opposed to Miami last year.

[Drive 4 Five]

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J.P. cut his hair? Holy. Now he looks like Ralph Macchio.

[Drive 4 Five]

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"We're all kind of on the same learning curve," said Nall. "They've probably got a couple of weeks on me, but I can go into the huddle and call the play with confidence and know what I'm doing. (Holcomb and Losman) are kind of in the same boat."

Sounds like Nall likes to talk a little trash. Showing his competetive spirit. I like it. I like it alot.

[ICE74129]

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Dont' worry, DJ will follow ralphs lead and fuggup naming holcomb the starter

[Mr. Cynical]

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Adam Sandler is officially playing QB for the Bills now.

[acehole]

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I LOVE IT!!!

JP =Waterboy!

[patmoran2006]

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anyone know WHY Willis was a no-show?

I know its voluntary, but I'm not liking that..

[jmb1099]

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With last years record there is no good reason not to show, I don't care who you are or what your issue is. No more prima donnas, no more bs, its time to start earning the money we all pony up by way of merchandise, directtv, game tickets etc. Poor work ethic should equal discipline as should lack of interest in a voluntary mini camp. No one on this team should feel as if they have any kind of bragging rights whatsoever at this point...its time to play football. Man some of these guys really piss me off.

[BillsFever21]

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Especially with a new coaching staff and systems to learn everyone should be there. I don't care if it's voluntary or not.

[Drive 4 Five]

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Maybe Willis had a family emergency? Je-zus. The wheels are already grinding aren't they? Now I will feel really stupid if he had no good reason becuause you're right, his ass should be there unless. Although jumping to conclusions will only incite the masses to begin a hundred threads about McGahee trade rumors.

[LifetimeBillsFan]

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Jauron didn't seem to be that upset by Willis' absence and did say that they were trying to get him in town by Saturday. So, I wouldn't read too much into it at this point, but it does bear watching.

DJ also said that there were only 4 no-shows: Clements--because of his contract situation; Spikes--because of his injury; Willis--because of a previous committment, but who they are trying to get in for the rest of the weekend; and someone who he couldn't remember--who probably won't end up having a job (could be Kevin Thomas, who, like Clements, also has not signed his tender). That's actually very good.

Clements' agents would never allow him to attend until his contract situation is resolved because he would not have any coverage if injured (that's the case with all players and their agents in his situation). And, there is no way that he will sign the tender if they are still talking about doing a longer term deal. (The same would apply to K.Thomas until he signs as well.) So this is an understandable absence. In Kevin Thomas' case, though, it could be the difference between making the team and being out of a job.

Spikes' absence is also understandable since he is still rehabbing and cannot participate in any of the activities. The question is whether he is missing any of the classroom work or not. Still, it is not unusual for an injured vet with the experience that Spikes has to not participate or even be excused from these mini-camps so that he can concentrate on doing his rehab.

Clements and Spikes have been around long enough that it shouldn't take them much to catch up on any classroom work that they might have missed. Willis' absence is more of a concern, but it sounds like something that he discussed with the coaches and may not be that big of an issue if he can get into Buffalo over the weekend and take part in some of the sessions. So, all in all, even though you'd like to see everyone participating, that's not bad at all--especially since DJ pointed out that a lot of the team has already been in town for the last three weeks.