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BDC 6/13: Minicamp Wraps up Today

Posted by Bills Daily Charge on June 13, 2013 – 12:31 pm

DAILY REPORT

—Mandatory Minicamp Concludes Today: The Buffalo Bills will conclude their 2013 mandatory minicamp this afternoon at One Bills Drive.

—Tickets on Sale for Bills vs. Falcons in Toronto: Rogers Media this week ounced tickets are now on sale for the Buffalo Bills return to Rogers Centre, as they play host to the defending NFC South champions Atlanta Falcons on December 1 in Toronto. Ticket prices will remain consistent with last year’s Bills in Toronto game, with pricing starting at $48 for Level 500 seating up to the maximum $225 for Field Level VIP seating. Fifty-eight per cent of tickets are less than $100, while 88 per cent of tickets are less than $150. Tickets for the Bills vs. Falcons game can be purchased at BillsinToronto.com, at Rogers Centre, by calling 416-341-1440 or by visiting ticketmaster.ca.

—Renewed Partnership: NY 529 & Bills: The Bills announced a renewed partnership with NY’s 529 College Savings Program. The two are teaming up once again to present the Become the Buffalo Bills Junior GM for a Day contest. Under this contest, one lucky boy or girl will win the opportunity to spend the day with Bills General Manager Doug Whaley. In addition, the winner will receive breakfast, lunch, a gift bag and a personalized Buffalo Bills jersey. Last year’s winner was 10-year old Carson Kruk from Williamsville, NY. To enter, participants will visit the contest page on buffalobills.com (www.buffalobills.com/JrGM) and submit their answers to three short answer questions as to why they have what it takes to be the Buffalo Bills Junior GM for a Day.

—2013 Training Camp: The Buffalo Bills will open its 2013 Training Camp at St. John Fisher College on Sunday, July 28th with a 6:10 pm practice. The complete 2013 Training Camp schedule and fan-related information can be found at: BuffaloBills.com

—School Fundraising Opportunity: The Buffalo Bills are offering a special fundraising opportunity for local schools. Schools in Buffalo, Rochester and Southern Ontario will have the opportunity to sell tickets for the Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings Kids Day Game on August 16 at Ralph Wilson Stadium for just $20.00. For every $20.00 ticket sold, $5.00 will go back to the school. Schools interested in participating in the fundraising effort can contact Sara Beth Fisher at 716-312-8917 or e-mail sarabeth.fisher@bills.nfl.net. The Kids Day Game will feature youth-themed tailgating, an exclusive gameday giveaway, interactive games, face painting, Buffalo Jills Cheerleaders, Billy Buffalo, as well as post-game fireworks.

—Fifty Yard Finish: On Saturday, June 29, participants can take part in a half marathon, 5k or kids 1-mile run that will begin at Ralph Wilson Stadium, continue through the village and town of Orchard Park and finish at the 50 yard line on the field. Follow along with buffalobills.com journalist Hannah Buehler as she trains with Bills Strength and Conditioning Coach Dan Liburd for the race. Details can be found here: Fifty Yard Finish Details

TODAY’S INTERVIEWS

7:20 am – RB C.J. Spiller – Brady & Long – (Sportsnet 590 The Fan – Toronto) Listen Here

7:30 am – DT Kyle Williams – The Howard Simon Show (WGR550 – Buffalo) Listen Here

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Bills CB Stephon Gilmore (No. 24) reels in an interception during yesterday’s minicamp at One Bills Drive. Click here for a photo gallery of Day 2 from Buffalo Bills Minicamp

QUOTE OF THE DAY
MIKE PETTINE, Bills Defensive Coordinator, on Aaron Williams’ play at safety and learning the position:
“Being a safety is such a different world from being a corner. Now there are a lot of plays where he ends up locked up on a guy and his corner instincts can take over. But it is a lot of learning and a lot of communication and I think he’s ahead of schedule of where we thought he would be. He’s flashed just the things that we saw in him as far as being a safety. Real nice play yesterday undercut a throw, interception and obviously his range his ability to get sideline to sideline is obviously something we’re going to take advantage of.” via BuffaloBills.com (6/12)

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News-New Bills had time off ‘fathered’ in

Buffalo News-Bills’ Fred Jackson feels the burden of proof

Buffalo News-Bills’ Dowtin a veteran in Pettine’s ‘D’

Associated Press-Jim Kelly at home recovering from cancer surgery

Toronto Sun-Bills defensive coordinator still believes Tebow can start in NFL

Parkersburg News and Sentinel-WVU’s Talley stresses family

Parkersburg News and Sentinel-Talley hip with Twitter universe

BuffaloBills.com-Minicamp Practice Notes – Day 2

BuffaloBills.com-Throwback Thursday: Seats that hold memories

Audio/Video/Photo Clip

BuffaloBills.com
Bills Roundup: Defense Shines on Minicamp Day 2
Mike Pettine on Intensity Level at Minicamp
Nathaniel Hackett on the offense’s progression
The John Murphy Show June 12
Marcell Dareus Eyes Big Things in 2013

WGR 550
5 Observations from Bills mini-camp: Day 2
Bills’ Legursky brought in to challenge to start
Bills Kolb not thinking about EJ Manuel
6/12 Joe B on Bills’ quarterback competition and observations of mandatory mini-camp
6/12 Kevin Kolb on the Bills’ quarterback competition and new offensive scheme

WIVB
Defense dominating at Bills mini-camp

WGRZ
Jim Kelly at home recovering from cancer surgery
Bills Mini Camp Continues
JavAudibles: 40-Yard Flash

WHAM
Bills Defense A Step Ahead At Mandatory Minicamp

YNN
Bills ‘D’ Continues to Develop

Additional Clips

Inside The Bills
Bills on the radio, 2 QB competition means better evaluation, Troup’s college coach at minicamp, Fans recap PLAY60 Ultimate Field Day

Press Coverage (Buffalo News)
Video: Day Two of Bills Mini Camp
Defense shows no mercy in second minicamp practice
Mike Pettine still thinks Tim Tebow can be starting NFL QB
Jim Kelly’s wife on recovery: ‘This is a hard time right now for him’
Doug Legursky used to playing to whistle

NFL.com
17 things we learned from first day of NFL minicamps

Kryk Slants
Is Bills def-co preparing already for Tim Tebow on Pats? Uh, no. But if he makes the team …

Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills’ Aaron Williams flashing playmaking ability at safety
Photos from Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp, Day 1
Video: Marquise Goodwin interview from NFLPA Rookie Premiere
Buffalo Bills left guard competition: Colin Brown, Doug Legursky emerge