ORCHARD PARK, NY. (WKBW) — Buffalo Bills Rookie Minicamp kicked off on Friday afternoon at One Bills Drive and of course, all eyes were on second-round wide receiver and now viral internet star Keon Coleman.
Rookie Minicamp: First look at Keon Coleman taking reps in a Bills jersey #Buffalobills @WKBW pic.twitter.com/3NvyKsBxvA
— Briana Aldridge (@BreeAldridge) May 10, 2024
Coleman said some nerves came with his first-ever rookie minicamp. But he added that a box full of fan mail and cookies eased his nerves a bit.
Other notable takeaways
- Second round safety Cole Bishop looked smooth during drills and told reporters after practice that he's glad to finally be back playing football, leaving all the NFL Combine workouts behind him.
Our first look at 2nd round pick and new #Bills safety Cole Bishop - rookie minicamp @WKBW #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/EmwoVSb2Pf
— Dom Tibbetts (@DomTibbettsTV) May 10, 2024
- Defensive Tackle DeWayne Carter's first reps as a Buffalo Bill
DeWayne Carter’s first reps as a Buffalo Bill #BillsMafia @WKBW pic.twitter.com/7Ek8r6R9Zp
— Dom Tibbetts (@DomTibbettsTV) May 10, 2024
- WNY connections were plentiful, notably Lancaster's Joe Andreessen and Silver Creek High School alum Zed Williams. Both have such interesting backstories that got them invited to try out for their hometown team. Especially Williams who for the past couple of years has put his dreams of being a football player on hold to pursue his professional lacrosse career. Which I might add, has worked out well for Williams.
Little WNY connection here at #Bills rookie minicamp - Lancaster’s @JoeAndreessen - Irving’s and pro lacrosse player Zed Williams @NLL @WKBW #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/1wlQMpdkSc
— Dom Tibbetts (@DomTibbettsTV) May 10, 2024
- Perhaps the most entertaining moment of the day came from UDFA running back Frank Gore Jr. who's the son of former Bills running back Frank Gore Sr. Gore Jr. was asked what he remembered the most about his dad's time with Buffalo, and his answer was spot on. Watch and listen below.
"What do you remember the most about your dad playing in a Buffalo Bills uniform? (@SalSports) Frank Gore Jr: #BillsMafia @WKBW 😂 pic.twitter.com/qTJanooBcW
— Dom Tibbetts (@DomTibbettsTV) May 10, 2024
Up next, after Rookie Minicamp comes three weeks of OTA's with the first date set for Tuesday, May 21st.
You can watch a full recap from 7 Sports in the video player above.
