Let's be clear about Sam Adams. He is not a sure thing. Us Buffalo fans know that. He is not, however, inordinately out of shape. He earned a bonus by coming into training camp at the weight targeted by the Bills. The potential problem for Sam Adams is not his weight. It's not his attitude, which has been terrific. It is his knees, which nobody can do anything about. That's why he gets more rest in training camp than some other guys. It's also why Buffalo expects to give significant playing time during the season to backups Ron Edwards and Justing Bannan, who have had terrific training camps. Buffalo knew this going into training camp and took a calculated risk that Adams' talent is work the chance that his knees will cause problems. Whether they can nurse his knees through an entire season with the steps they have taken is anybody's guess.
Regarding other areas of the defence, McKenzie is having a great training camp. Marcus Jones is still slowed by his knee and likely will not be full speed before the start of the season. Ryan Denney, who looked like a second round bust a year ago had a great offseason with conditioning and adding weight (muscle), looks like he can be productive. Jeff Posey has been very impressive in camp. Spikes is Spikes, though he "tweaked" a groin early this week and may miss the Titans game tonight as a precaution. Izell Reese has been fine. Pierson Prioleau, however, has made great strides and looks not to be giving up the FS starting spot without a fight. Coy Wire has been terrific. Dainon Sidney and Kevin Thomas have both been good in camp and it looks like Buffalo will be fine for nickel and dime backs.