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'"I think it's bigger than that," coach Sean McDermott said of Peterman making his case as a potential opening-day starter if needed. "It's developing a young player, regardless of what position. We wanted to get him out there and give him a good look in a couple of series, and I thought he did a good job."'

'"All I can do is my part and let the chips fall where they may," Jefferson said. "It's in God's hands now."'

'What can you say when the most pressing issue heading into the exhibition finale was whether rookie Nathan Peterman would see any action at quarterback? The thinking was, the Bills might not risk Peterman getting hurt with Tyrod Taylor and T.J. Yates in the concussion protocol.'

'Wenning completed five of his 15 attempts for 41 yards in Buffalo's 27-17 victory. The performance will be recalled alongside those of Jordan Palmer (four days with Buffalo in 2014) and Matt Leinart (five days with Buffalo in 2013).'

'Asked if it’s possible Taylor could start without practicing, McDermott said: “We’ll see. We’ll cross that road when we come to it. A long time between now and game week. It can be tricky, you’ve got all different types of situations out there. And so we evaluate those on an individual basis.”'

'The fourth-year veteran had to be helped off the field and into the locker room following a head-to-head collision with another player on the final play of the first quarter with the Bills up 10-0 on the Detroit Lions.'

'I thought he was sharp. He moved the offense. I liked what he did. They got into a rhythm. I thought [Rick Dennison] did a good job. We mixed in some runs, a good blend of runs and passes, stayed pretty balanced and we were able to get points on the first drive, which was important.'

'Reid, now coach of the Kansas City Chiefs: "You could just tell by how he handled himself that he was destined for great things. I love the kid. I love him to death. He's a great person. I care for him a lot."'

'I’ve said this going all the way back to the third day of the draft: I liked the Peterman pick, and he’s not disappointing me. Again, he’s playing with mostly scrubs, against mostly scrubs, but you can tell the kid knows what he’s doing, that he has a good feel for the game, and in a short passing game such as this one under offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, he can have success.'

'Wide receiver (6): Zay Jones, Jordan Matthews, Brandon Tate, Rod Streater, Andre Holmes, and Daikiel Shorts. What a mess. Jones and Matthews (if healthy) will start opening day, and after that, it’s anyone’s guess who might play. I have Streater making it, assuming he can get back soon from his toe injury. If he can’t, he’ll either go on IR or be waived. Holmes has done nothing impressive, but he’s a veteran with experience, which the Bills need. Tate makes it only for his return ability, and Shorts is a stab in the dark. If not him, maybe Brandon Reilly or Dez Lewis are kept.'

'Holmes has done nothing and seems expendable even with the Bills’ mostly-anonymous receiving corps. Davis wouldn’t necessarily be missed with Eddie Yarbrough, waived last year by Denver, having impressed since training camp began. And if Mike Tolbert, the 31-year-old 5-foot-9, 250-pound veteran, was moved to fullback, the Bills might be willing to part with DiMarco. Ducasse, though, has been battling John Miller for the starting right guard job.'

'"I think the biggest thing for a quarterback is confidence," Peterman said. "With how the draft went and all that stuff, I definitely had a chip on my shoulder. I've always had the same confidence in myself and believe what I can do. Then I just see what other people think about it."'

'The Bills' wide receiver depth chart is in rough shape at the moment. The Bills could cut Andre Holmes if they want to work toward getting a compensatory pick. They will probably keep him on Saturday, but when waivers open up on Sunday a few of these wide receivers should feel uneasy.'

'Tight end will be a big part of the Bills' offense this season. All three players could contribute this season.'