Buffalo Bills Training Camp - July 16 (rookies), July 23 (veterans)

[Husko]

Bills seemingly continuing to mold what they look for in OL (power of athleticism):

Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, C, Georgia (6-4, 298)​

Van Pran-Granger has NFL play strength, especially in the run game, and his coaches rave about his leadership and smarts, but he might struggle when caught in any situation that calls for him to play in space. He is equipped to compete for immediate starting reps in the right situation.


But what's most important for a center is the smarts. Very happy we're finally investing in a long term C project. Been wanting it for years.

 

[Fezzy126]

I was higher on Limmer, but this dude has some fun highlights.

 

[truthbluth]

Center!

Sal C apparently reading this board. Echoed my exact point on air.

 

[Kupo]

• Hands are twitchy getting from snap to punch in the run game.
• Powerful grip strength helps bring opponent tight and lock him into place.
• Plays with above-average feel for run block positioning on first and second levels.
• Success rate blocking linebackers helped spring long runs.

 

[truthbluth]

Bills traded out

 

[Husko]

Bills traded out

Hopefully for a pick next year, not more picks this year

 

[Kupo]

Did we trade out?

Oh FFS Brandon.....

 

[HOOats]

Hard to argue with the pedigree on a three-year starter for Georgia's dominant championship seasons who was also the #1 center in his HS class.

Short arms is the knock and no positional versatility. But he seems like a solid athlete with smarts and some attitude. Another leadership pick too, two-year caption at Georgia with 44 consecutive starts.

I like the SVPG ( ) pick

 

[Zman5778]

On the golf course.

Not sure about the Davis pick. LOVE LOVE LOVE the Van Pran pick.

 

[Husko]

 

[truthbluth]

Hopefully for a pick next year, not more picks this year

Looks like chicago’s 4th next year

 

[Fezzy126]

Nice call @Husko, they actually did it!

 

[Husko]

Looks like chicago’s 4th next year

Amazing. Could be a very high pick

 

[billsandsabres]

excellent trade.

 

[truthbluth]

I would rather have Austin Booker.

 

[Gabrielor]

xth for x-1th the next year is a standard late round trade.

Too bad Jason Botterill missed that lesson.

 

[truthbluth]

xth for x-1th the next year is a standard late round trade.

Too bad Jason Botterill missed that lesson.

Don’t you bring that evil in here. It’s hard enough as it is.

 

[Sabreality]

so what's the official trade, '25 4th confirmed?

 

[Husko]

Fine with making the next two 5th round picks - they can make the team.

Would really prefer they find something better to do with the 6th and 7th, major roster longshots. A punter to compete for Martin/Haack's job would be fine with me with one of those two if they have to pick.

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

I would rather have Austin Booker.

We’ve got so many holes to fill and some legit guys on the board, kicking the can to next season may become a theme after this depending on what other moves we’re looking at.

There goes Draine. Would have been good to add depth there.

And Brownlee after that… sigh.

 

[SundherDome]

Would love to take a stab at Rattler

Fine with making the next two 5th round picks - they can make the team.

Would really prefer they find something better to do with the 6th and 7th, major roster longshots. A punter to compete for Martin/Haack's job would be fine with me with one of those two if they have to pick.

Drew and Stiggers

 

[Husko]

We’ve got so many holes to fill and some legit guys on the board, kicking the can to next season may become a theme after this depending on what other moves we’re looking at.

There goes Draine. Would have been good to add depth there.

And Brownlee after that… sigh.

Do we?

 

[billsandsabres]

wow ray davis's life story is incredible. this guy is a winner.

Ray Davis grew up homeless, now he seeks to be a 'name you'll remember forever'

He is two months away from hearing his name called at the NFL Draft, but that's not what Davis is most proud of.

theathletic.com

 

[truthbluth]

wow ray davis's life story is incredible. this guy is a winner.

Ray Davis grew up homeless, now he seeks to be a 'name you'll remember forever'

He is two months away from hearing his name called at the NFL Draft, but that's not what Davis is most proud of.

theathletic.com

Rebuilding culture

 

[SundherDome]

Ah, f***