Brady’s Pads Strategy Pays Off | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Buffalo Bills training camp just got a whole lot more player-friendly — and unconventional. Coach Joe Brady’s bold move: pads only for individual and seven-on-seven drills, ditching them for full-contact 11-on-11 work. Veteran tight end Dawson Knox loves it, calling it a smart way to catch fit issues early without discomfort dragging through the day. It’s another sign of Brady’s “players’ coach” vibe — the fun uncle who listens, adapts, and prioritizes comfort over tradition. With more practices ahead and the Blue & Red return looming, this approach could be key as the team ramps up…