Episode Details

Patrick Moran shares his firsthand observations from Day 4 of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University. Despite another rain-soaked practice, the Bills completed an extensive red-zone session featuring encouraging performances from Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid, James Cook and several rookies.

Patrick also examines the developing position battles, concerns surrounding the backup quarterbacks, the safety rotation following C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s injury and which players helped or hurt their stock.

Key Takeaways

• Keon Coleman delivered his best practice of camp, catching everything thrown his way and beating Cole Bishop for a touchdown.
• Dalton Kincaid continued his excellent start to camp and avoided a potentially serious injury scare.
• James Cook appears headed for a larger role, particularly as a receiver out of the backfield.
• Several rookies flashed encouraging potential, including the Bills’ second-round cornerback, a fourth-round linebacker and offensive tackle Jude Bowry.
• The backup quarterback situation remains concerning, with Shane Buechele currently looking more reliable than Kyle Allen.
• Damar Hamlin and Geno Stone rotated with the starting defense following C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s injury.
• Michael Hoecht looks surprisingly strong in his recovery from a torn Achilles and could be ready for Week 1.

Full Episode Notes

Another Rain-Soaked Practice

Day 4 was dominated by miserable weather conditions. Three of Buffalo’s first four training camp practices have now been affected by rain, with Monday featuring steady precipitation, wind and unusually cool temperatures.

The weather created a difficult experience for fans and forced the Bills to exercise caution. Players were reportedly instructed to operate below full speed at various points to reduce the risk of injuries on the wet field.

The practice focused almost entirely on red-zone work, with most team periods taking place inside the 10-yard line. That eliminated opportunities for long passes, but it still produced several notable performances and position-battle developments.

Keon Coleman Has His Best Day of Camp

Coleman delivered what Patrick considered his best performance through the first four practices.

His biggest play came when he beat safety Cole Bishop by a step and caught a well-placed Josh Allen pass for a touchdown. Coleman also caught every catchable ball thrown in his direction, displayed dependable hands and looked sharp during individual receiver drills.

His routes appeared cleaner, and he showed encouraging quickness while receiving some work from inside alignments. Coleman’s blocking ability could also keep him on the field in one- and two-receiver formations, even if his receiving statistics do not make a dramatic jump.

The performance does not guarantee a breakout season, but Coleman looked like a reliable, physical receiver capable of contributing in several different ways.

Dalton Kincaid Continues His Strong Camp

Kincaid briefly created concern when he remained on the ground following a play and required attention from the training staff. He eventually returned to the offense, and it was later revealed that he had simply taken an accidental knee to a sensitive area.

Outside of that scare, Kincaid enjoyed another excellent practice. He caught a touchdown and continued to display the quickness, agility and soft hands that have stood out throughout camp.

Kincaid did drop one pass during an individual drill, but several players struggled to secure the wet football. Overall, he has put together four encouraging practices and looks healthy after dealing with knee problems previously.

Dawson Knox also had a productive day as Buffalo’s tight ends continued to make an impact in the red zone.

James Cook’s Role Could Become Even Bi