With the Buffalo Bills celebrating both their 10th anniversary of training camp at St John Fisher College in Pittsford, NY and their 50th anniversary of their inception, this season has a lot of history and a lot of expectations going into training camp.

So with a roar welcoming Terrell Owens’ entrance onto the field this morning, Bills training camp began for the 2009-2010 National Football League season. A lot happened in the morning practice, with a surprising amount of 11-on-11 work being done. There were a few things of note that were established on both sides of the ball during these drills.

On the offensive side of the ball, it was quite obvious why Trent Edwards has been calling for Derek Schouman to start the season at tight end. Edwards and Schouman hooked up often, and for a very nice gain. They have developed a chemistry that should only get better throughout camp. Also, Schouman looked faster than he has the past two years with the Bills, so that should contribute to his push to start.

Also unmistakable was the chemistry between Edwards and his two top wide receiver targets, Lee Evans and TO. The trio operated well together with Edwards trusting Evans and TO to pull in some tough catches in traffic and on the sidelines, and both receivers answered the call.

There was one play of note where Evans was double-teamed and Edwards threaded the needle between the cornerback and the safety right into Evans’ hands. Evans’ body control on the play was spectacular, getting position on the corner and shielding the safety from the ball.

TO was running a number of slants in the morning session which were successful. He has an extra gear after making the catch that allows him to pull away from the corner as he turns up field. Slants to him should become a staple of this offense as long as they keep working like they did in practice.

Also the offensive line held up pretty well against the rush and the blitz. However, that should be taken with a grain of salt due to neither line going full-tilt against their teammates. A better picture of both lines will develop once the preseason games begin.

On the defensive side of the ball, second year corners Leodis McKelvin and Reggie Corner continue to build on strong performances. McKelvin had two very nice pass breakups, including one on T.O. that surprised most people in the stands. If he continues to play at the level he finished last season off with and continue to get better, he will hold a starting corner position on this defense for a very long time.

Corner has been building a name for himself starting late last season and during the offseason minicamps and organized team activities. He has shown an ability to make plays on the ball and play good tight coverage. He continued to do so in the morning practice, and so far he should be on track to be the starting nickel corner.

There will be a recap of tomorrow’s afternoon practice either tomorrow night or Monday afternoon.