The billboard: A daily dose from Bills training camp
Reed rested and ready
It doesn’t look like Josh Reed lost much when he missed 10 days of practice after suffering a lower back injury. In fact, he looks as good as ever. And while he may be a veteran, he feels he still needs training camp to prepare for the season.
“I think I need it just to stay in rhythm because I don’t want to lose any steps,” he said on Monday on his second day back to practice.
He said he his eager to return to the lineup for the Bills’ next preseason game, Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, but he’s been told to be patient. Physically, Reed said he’s fine.
“I think I am a little hesitant just because I was out so long but I feel pretty good,” he said. “It is almost like it really never bothered me. I know that I still have to watch it and just like it happened the first time, I know it can just flare up again.”
‘D’ veterans take charge
Not a practice goes by that you don’t hear some veteran defenders shouting encouragement or giving pointers to younger players.
Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell said it is a positive sign that the vets have bought into what the
coaches are teaching them. “It’s fun to see,” Fewell said.
“The guys are expressing that to their younger teammates because they know what’s expected. It’s fun to hear them correct each other, coach each other and talk to each other. We’re
working in harmony with each other right now.”
Sideline views
The Bills worked primarily on red zone offense and defense on
Monday. ... Receiver Roscoe Parrish (knee) sat out the afternoon session, as did rookie receiver James Hardy (hamstring). Neither injury is considered serious. Rookie cornerback Kennard Cox was limited again
with a sore ankle and rode the stationary bike at the end of practice. ... Safety Donte Whitner was not at camp for a second straight day due to a personal issue, while offensive tackle Matt Murphy attended practice wearing a sling on his injured left shoulder.
Directions
From Buffalo take the Thruway to Exit 47. Take Route 490 East for 25 miles to Exit 25 (Fairport Road — 31F). Turn right. The shuttle bus lot at East Rochester High School is about a mile down the road. Shuttles run continuously before and after practice. There is no public parking on campus.
Schedule
Only two more days before the Bills break camp and move back to Orchard Park, where workouts are closed to the public. Times for the final two practices are: Tonight 7 to 9:05 p. m. and Wednesday 9:30 to 11:10 a.m.
On the Web
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Quote of the Day
“Confident, he is just such a smart player. He knows that he has to get back there and get the ball out in a certain amount of time and he is doing that. Whether it is taking off and running, which he does very well, or if he has to throw it away he finds open guys.” — Receiver Josh Reed on quarterback Trent Edwards.
— Compiled by Rodney McKissic
