OTA Plus Extra Work

It was very encouraging today, at the end of the Bills Organized Team Activity, to watch QB Trent Edwards get in some extra work with WR James Hardy. While the rest of their teammates headed off to the locker room, Edwards and Hardy (above) spent an extra 15-20 minuites at the far end of the practice field. They worked on fade patterns in the end zone, with Hardy going up high to bring down Edwards throws.
Even better news--it was Hardy's idea. "The funny thing is that James actually came to me, as a rookie who wants to get better, " Edwards told us. "He wants to get better as fast as he can. That says alot about a guy who has a lot of talent, a lot of skill. He obviously has the work ethic."
As I said around draft day, the prospect of Hardy snaring end zone fade passes from Edwards is the most exciting thing he can bring to the Bills offense right away. You have to throw some credit Edwards' way also. In just his second year, staying after a voluntary practice to work on timing and chemistry with a rookie shows a great deal of leadership on the quarterback's part.