Jul 21, 2014; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) takes a knee in between possessions during training camp at St John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills training camp is heating up as the fourth day of camp is already underway. Bills fans all over the world finally got some football to quench their thirsts with the Bills’ training camp kicking off three days ago and the Bills’ first padded practice taking place yesterday.
Since the start of training camp the Twitter world has blown up with input from camp from fans, analysts and bloggers all alike. All and all there is a lot of excitement for Bills football.
Here is what the Twitterverse had to say about days one through three of camp.
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Sammy Watkins has shined bright.
There is no hiding who the hot topic of training camp has been so far. Sammy Watkins has been in the spot light for much of the early goings of training camp. Through the first couple days he has been all the Bills had hoped he would when they drafted him at number four overall during this year’s draft.
Bills QB EJ Manuel tells ESPN about draft day: I jumped out of my seat when we made the move up to get Sammy Watkins at No. 4
— Eric Boynton (@ericjboynton) July 22, 2014
Apparently fans aren’t the only ones excited about this guy.
Go up and get it. #NFLTrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/D3DIcKpXui
— NFL (@NFL) July 22, 2014
Sammy Watkins lighting it up 2nd day of #Bills camp. Great deep catch up right side. And big leaping catch in traffic.
— John Wawrow 🤷♂️ (@john_wawrow) July 21, 2014
PITTSFORD, N.Y.-Fantastic practice for rookie WR Sammy Watkins today. Steamrolled McKelvin on jam 1 play, beat him on slant next snap >>>>>
— Peter King (@peter_king) July 22, 2014
... Watkins2: Caught long sideline throw and plucked high ball later. He is the goods.
— Peter King (@peter_king) July 22, 2014
EJ Manuel drops dime to Sammy Watkins during Insiders live hit. Still can hear elite NFL evaluator say Watkins was best player in '14 draft.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) July 21, 2014
EJ Manuel starts his steps towards a bigger and better season.
Jumping off of that last tweet, the play of EJ Manuel has been under the magnifying glass as well. Coming off of a rookie season that was cut short because of a knee injury, Manuel’s movement and overall play has been a hot topic.
EJ Manuel to Sammy Watkins looks just as good as you thought it would. #BillsCamp
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) July 21, 2014
EJ Manuel rolls out early on in first #Bills practice at camp #BillsMafia #NFL pic.twitter.com/pXmzLeoi41
— John Kucko (@john_kucko) July 21, 2014
Marrone says EJ Manuel is entering a better situation this year, understanding his role.
— Justin Granit (@JustinWTSP) July 20, 2014
Other odds and ends.
Football is back everyone. Before things start getting tense with roster moves and pre season games, lets all just enjoy the fact that regular season football is right around the corner.
The STAMPEDE is coming...put the league on notice! #BillsMafia #Stampede pic.twitter.com/wjUo3T9Lmh
— OfficialBillsEdits™ (@thebillsedits) July 21, 2014
Doug Marrone has excused Marcell Dareus from camp to take care of "some personal stuff," #Bills
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) July 21, 2014
PITTSFORD, N.Y.-LB Ty Powell rocks coach Fred Pagac in sled drill. Football's here. #TheMMQBTour pic.twitter.com/OrNbqkjax8
— Peter King (@peter_king) July 21, 2014
The #Bills have signed LB Xavius Boyd. Please welcome @XaviusBoyd to the #FAMbase! #BillsMafia
— The #BillsMafia (@BuffaloFAMbase) July 22, 2014
Check in on Monday morning for our Tweetcap of days four through seven of Bills training camp.