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Bills break camp up to speed
Updated: August 21, 2010, 8:33 AM
PITTSFORD — The Bills had their final training camp session at St. John Fisher College
on Wednesday. As the team heads back to Orchard Park to continue preparing for the season,
here's a look at the top developments from camp so far:
1. Non-stop no-huddle
The next huddle the Bills have will be their first of 2009. Dick Jauron and Turk Schonert are
taking an aggressive approach with the offense and giving it a distinct identity. It certainly
gave the entire training camp a fast tempo. Trent Edwards generally looked sharp running the
show. Can the Bills run it efficiently? Will it strain the defense? Stay tuned.
2. T.O. mania
Fans flocked to St. John Fisher College for a glimpse of the Bills' new star, Terrell Owens.
For the first 16 days of Bills summer, he didn't disappoint. Owens looked very good catching
long balls from Edwards and running after the catch through the Bills' secondary. He was
cheered every time he walked onto the field. A section of the stands proclaimed itself T.O.'s
Tweets. Four hundred people turned up at a Tops Market near camp for the unveiling of "T.O.'s"
cereal. Hopefully there will be this much excitement in the regular season.
3. No major hurts
Let's face it: Preseason is not that important. Staying healthy is important. The Bills
weathered training camp without any serious injuries. The biggest was a sprained knee to
reserve cornerback Drayton Florence, which could keep him out the rest of preseason. Undrafted
linebacker Ashlee Palmer was making a strong bid for the roster but now is out with a high
ankle sprain.
4. No Maybin
The holdout of first-round draft pick Aaron Maybin is at 26 days.
Sweet summer home
The Bills played to their biggest crowds at St. John Fisher since 2000, the first year of camp
in suburban Rochester. Every night session played to a sellout of 4,000-plus in the stands.
There were good crowds for every single day session, which has not been the case in recent
years. Bringing camp to Monroe County is good for the Bills' business.
Poz steps up
Let's face it: You expect Lee Evans to look good in training camp. Marcus Stroud is going to
look like the most talented big body on the defensive line. But who looked like they might
step up among Bills starters? Linebacker Paul Posluszny had some interceptions, was fast in
pursuit sideline to sideline and looked very good against Tennessee.
The next pick would be guard Eric Wood, who stymied Stroud the first time he faced him one on
one. Wood looks like a blue, blue chipper.
Sub standouts
Who looked good among backups?
Ryan Fitzpatrick: After a slow first couple of days, the QB signed from
Cincinnati was sharp. He makes quick decisions and knows where to go with the ball.
Roscoe Parrish: Instant excitement. There's no substitute for speed on the
field, and Parrish zigged and zagged his way around training camp.
Reggie Corner: The second-year man from Akron still is holding onto the nickel
corner job amid tough competition.
Ellis Lankster: The West Virginia product has better mobility and size than you
would expect for a seventh-round pick. He looks to make plays.
Nic Harris: The fourth-round pick from Oklahoma has a grip on the No.2
strong-side linebacker job behind Keith Ellison. His long arms and wide shoulders give him a
rangy look.
All-Potential
Two players who showed flashes of catching on were tackle Demetrius Bell and tight end Shawn
Nelson. Bell seemed to get a bit better in one-on-one drills as camp wore on. Nelson still has
a long way to go. He had one practice early in camp with about five drops. But he came back
and caught it better and looked good on the red-zone TD against Chicago. Nelson is feisty in
one-on-one blocking drills but he's not as technique-sound yet as Derek Fine.
Worry spots
Can the offensive line get it together? Is it asking too much for five guys all
starting in new spots to start fast?
Is there enough pass rush? The longer Maybin holds out, the less he's likely to
produce.
The linebacker depth is awfully young. Should the Bills have signed someone more
experienced?
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