Training camp is a valuable experience for players to prove their worth by earning a roster spot. These are five players on the Buffalo Bills that has something to prove.
The Buffalo Bills are scheduled to start training camp on July 28. It is still unclear how exactly the NFL plans to implement any health and safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Training camp is an underrated, yet valuable part of the NFL season. It is literally where careers can be made or lost. It is where late round draft picks and undrafted free agents fight to keep their dreams alive all in the hopes of earning a spot on the 53-man roster.
This year, training camp is more valuable than it has ever been. The NFL and the NFLPA announced an agreement that completely eliminated preseason games for the 2020 season. Many fans dislike the preseason because they feel that it is less of an exciting product than an actual regular season game and they feel like it has no effect on the season.
In terms of wins and losses that may be true, but for those who are looking to make a roster spot or stay on the practice squad, the preseason is vitally important. It gives those players the opportunity to showcase their skills against pro-level talent in a way that practice does not.
Now that that part of the season is gone, there is more pressure now than ever on rookies to perform at the highest level and every day is valuable opportunity.
Training camp is useful to more than just rookies however. It is a spot where “older” veteran players can prove that they still have some juice and the tank. It also provides the opportunity for injury prone players to prove their worth.
With the Buffalo Bills training camp barely a week away, there are a number of players that should use this year’s training camp to their advantage.