Buffalo Bills Links, 8/3: Recapping the opening week of training camp

Plus, why Tremaine Edmunds and Ed Oliver are poised for breakout seasons.

The Buffalo Bills practiced before more than 15,000 fans over the weekend, and in Tuesday’s edition of the Bills daily links, we take a look back at the lessons learned about the team following the completion the first week of training camp.

We discuss how some of the key positional battles — including at CB2, for the lead running back, at the back of the wide receiver depth chart, and along the offensive and defensive lines — are playing out through the first week of camp.

We learn how fending off the competition at CB2 is nothing new for Levi Wallace, hear why wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders feels Buffalo presented the best situation for him to succeed, and explore why linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and defensive tackle Ed Oliver are poised for breakout seasons in 2021.

We then run through the details of the initial new stadium proposal from the Pegulas, discuss the Bills with the most to gain at camp, speculate on which team records could fall this year, and much more!

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Recapping Day 4 of training camp

Josh Allen thrills crowd, Stefon Diggs sits out first open training camp practice | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
Running backs Devin Singletary and Zack Moss split reps with the starters in front of the announced crowd of 15,000 fans.

Bills training camp: Stefon Diggs’ absence slowed offense, but fans were loving every minute of open practice – The Athletic
The team announced attendance at 15,000 at the Bills’ first open practice, but it looked and sounded like more from field level. (Subscription required).

Zack Moss featured on Day 4 of Bills training camp; Who else took 1st team reps? – newyorkupstate.com
Bills fans flock to Highmark Stadium for first look at 2021 team.

Top 3 things to know from Day 4 at 2021 Bills training camp – BuffaloBills.com
Zack Moss is feeling sharp, Dawson Knox has TD catch of the day and Jake Kumerow takes advantage of his opportunity.

Bills hold practice before 15,000 fans

Bills practice in front of thousands at Highmark Stadium – WGR 550
In front of an estimated 15,000 fans inside Highmark Stadium on Saturday, the Buffalo Bills hit the practice field under mostly blue skies and beautiful weather for the first of three public, open training camp practices.

‘You feel the energy’: Thousands of Buffalo Bills fans on hand for training camp | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
On Saturday, fans were welcomed back to Highmark Stadium at their largest capacity since December of 2019.

Fans Bring the Noise for Day 4 of Bills Camp – BuffaloBills.com
See and hear how Bills Mafia brought new energy to 2021 Training Camp as fans converged on camp for the first time this year.

Lessons learned after one week of camp

Maiorana: Bills position battle heats up during first week of camp – Democrat & Chronicle
Observations on all of the positional battles that are taking shape at training camp.

Capaccio: One thought on every position – WGR 550
After four training camp practices, Sunday was the first day off for the Buffalo Bills before getting back on the field on Monday. It’s a good time to reflect on the first four sessions with one thought and observation at each position.

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Chris Brown shares these seven observations from the first week of training camp practices.

Fending off the competition nothing new for Levi Wallace

Bills cornerback Levi Wallace embraces competition – again | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
Once undrafted, fourth-year cornerback Levi Wallace is focused on helping his teammates improve as he competes.

CB Levi Wallace is fighting to keep his starting job – Democrat & Chronicle
Wallace has started 39 games at right outside cornerback, but once again he finds himself fending off competition for his starter’s role at training camp.

Why Buffalo was the perfect place for WR Emmanuel Sanders

Emmanuel Sanders feels he’s in best situation he could be in – WGR 550
The Buffalo Bills very much added to their offensive attack with the signing of Emmanuel Sanders. The wide receiver is going into his 12th NFL season and can lineup anywhere on the field.

Bills’ Emmanuel Sanders fitting in among ‘passionate’ new team in Buffalo – newyorkupstate.com
Stefon Diggs on Sanders: “Winners breed winners. This is a guy that’s been to the Super Bowl (and) it helps your team.”

Tremaine Edmunds, Ed Oliver are on the verge of breakout seasons

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There are reasons to believe this is the year Edmunds and Oliver live up to the lofty expectations of their draft status.

Odds and ends

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