‘As McDermott pointed out several times on Wednesday, he’s here to win for the future, but also win now. Clearly he decided Tyrod had peaked and that a rookie QB gave them just as much of a chance to win as did a 7-year veteran.’
Archives for November 16, 2017
Nathan Peterman: ‘I’m sure the defensive coordinator will have something dialed up just for me’
‘”Since I walked into this facility, after I got drafted, the message has been ‘playoff-caliber’ and ‘we’re going to get to the playoffs,’ ” the Bills’ fifth-round draft pick from the University of Pittsburgh said. “So I’m right there with the team. We are 5-4 and I tried to do everything I can on the other side, behind the scenes, to get us there. Now I’m going to try to do the same thing now that I’m kind in front of the scenes.”‘
Tyrod Taylor on being benched: ‘I don’t agree with the decision’
‘”I got voted captain for a reason and those attributes that are things that come with me being the quarterback of this team (don’t) necessarily fade away,” Taylor said. “I’m still that same person, I have to show that leadership. I think now guys are probably going to look to me even more to see how I respond in this situation.”‘
LeSean McCoy, other Bills leaders react to quarterback switch
‘”I mean, he’s a guy that has never played in the NFL, in a real game. So you never know,” McCoy said. “It could be good or bad, you just never know. That’s why I really can’t give you an honest answer. … Like, he’s going to go out there, he’s going to dominate, he’s going to throw for four or five touchdowns, or go for five picks, I don’t know. We’ll see how it works. We’re going to support him. We want him to do well. We’ll see if the switch was right.”‘
Jerry Sullivan: Benching Tyrod Taylor an understandable risk
‘These decisions don’t occur in a vacuum, and they can be political. While McDermott said it was his call, Beane must have had a say. Part of the calculation is looking to the draft. There’s an assumption that they’ll draft a quarterback high in April, but the need might not be so urgent if they feel Peterman can be the guy. So they needed to give him a real audition.’
Analysis: Bills, Benjamin need the anticipation Peterman could bring
‘The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Benjamin is classic “open-when-he’s-not-open” receiver. He has a giant catch radius. He can box out cornerbacks. He’s not often going to create quick, initial separation to make it an obvious open look for the quarterback. Benjamin’s quarterback needs to have good, high ball placement and needs to trust that Benjamin will come down with it.’
Bills Notebook: Long list of players not practicing; Rivers limited
‘The biggest news from Wednesday’s session was that several players didn’t participate: offensive tackle Cordy Glenn (foot/ankle), defensive end Jerry Hughes (shin/calf), tight end Charles Clay (knee) and running back Mike Tolbert (hamstring).’
What They Said: Tyrod Taylor, Nathan Peterman and more players on the QB change
‘Q: Moving forward how much do you envision yourself being quarterback here next season? A: That’s really not up to me. All I can do is control the opportunities that I get moving forward the rest of the season and deal with that when it comes.’
Bills coach Sean McDermott makes the bold move, will start Peterman vs. Chargers
‘Give this to McDermott: This is his team, he’s calling the shots, and no matter how big or small the issue, he owns it.’
Nathan Peterman knew he’d get his chance, now he has to make most of it
‘“It was pretty emotional, a dream come true to get this opportunity,” Peterman said Wednesday following his first practice as the man in charge of the sagging Buffalo offense formerly guided by Tyrod Taylor. “It’s certainly not done though, at all. Now I have to go work to earn it. It’s only an opportunity, just one step, and I have to keep working.”’
Bills QB Tyrod Taylor admitted to being ‘shocked’ by his benching
‘But give Taylor his props for being a professional because he certainly didn’t have to stand up and answer any questions about a decision he did not make, a decision he clearly does not agree with, yet the now former starter did so Wednesday morning.’
With Taylor, never a question of ‘if’ only ‘when’ he’d be benched
‘Wednesday’s announcement that Taylor has indeed been benched in favor of Peterman for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers was shocking only for its timing. If you’ve been paying attention to the Bills the last 2½ seasons, McDermott sitting his veteran quarterback with 38 starts and putting his team’s playoff hopes in the hands of a rookie with zero isn’t as big a risk as it seems.’
Buffalo Bills quarterback carousel: From Todd Collins to Nate Peterman
‘The Bills have struggled to find stability at the position ever since and coach Sean McDermott’s surprising announcement that rookie Nathan Peterman will start Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers brings the running total of starting quarterbacks since Kelly to an almost unfathomable 17 (even though Matt Cassel shouldn’t really count).’
The naked truth: Buffalo Bills streaker event at local bar is off
‘After the Blossom Road Pub announced the event, the pub got a message from Lambright’s attorney telling him that Nye had not been dealing with Lambright, but rather a person not authorized to act on Lambright’s behalf.’
Why Micah Hyde calls Buffalo Bills rookie QB Nathan Peterman ‘Nate Favre’
‘”I call him Nate Favre,” Hyde said. “I call him Nate Favre everyday just because he’s a gunslinger, man. He can throw the rock and seeing a guy that can do that is fun to compete against, being on the defensive side, especially in practice. He’s a smart guy and has been learning a lot. I’m not in meetings with him, but you can just tell throughout the season he’s come a long ways. We’ll see if he’s ready and we’re hoping and wishing the best for him.”‘