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Archives for November 2017

Bills-Chargers Capsule

‘Chargers cautiously optimistic QB Philip Rivers will play after reporting concussion symptoms Monday.’

If Bills don’t want Tyrod Taylor, it’s their loss and another team’s gain

‘If teams were that smart, a whole lot of them would be camped on Taylor’s doorstep, waiting on the day the Bills either put him on the market or release him. If they could, this late in the season, a bunch of them probably would drive over their own starting quarterbacks with a Humvee in order to get to Taylor.’

Peterman’s chance is a dream come true, but says he ‘has to earn it every day’

‘“It was pretty emotional, a little bit, trying not to show it obviously,” he said. “It’s a dream come true, obviously, to get this opportunity. I’ve been through a lot, I think, to get here, too. It’s certainly not done, though, at all. It’s a great opportunity, but it’s still all in front of me. I’ve got to go work to earn it.”’

John Clayton – “I’m skeptical”

‘”I’m skeptical. Here’s the idea, the problem in the last 3-4 weeks -and particularly in the past couple weeks- has been defense… Maybe with injuries, the trade of Marcell Dareus, them being a little light up front on the defensive line, they’re starting to get pushed around and the defense is giving up too many points and too many yards. And that’s been a multiple week thing.”‘

Bills Life: Leonard Johnson teaches son life lessons through the Thanksgiving Blitz

‘“It means a lot [to give back to the community],” said Johnson. “I’ve been a part of a lot of different organizations and to actually get involved in the community from the position that we hold, is really hands on with the fans and the city and the community of Buffalo – for them to be receiving gifts and turkeys, it takes a lot of pressure off the parents to have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. I brought my son because I really do want him to get involved in giving back and I believe it starts at a young age. When I was a kid, my mother used to have me go to the nursing home once a month and hand out teddy bears, and I started at that age so I’m going to get him started early too.”’

The Bills take on Peterman: An accurate, rhythmic passer

‘“He was a surprise to a lot of the players when he got here with his ball placement,” McCoy said. “Each week, his growth, making plays against the defense. He looks good. I think he’s got a lot of talent. I’m anxious to see how he does this week.”‘

Bills Today: Buffalo’s rookie class rising up

‘“Petey [Peterman] is just a stud. He does what he has to do,” Dawkins said. “It’s definitely different. He’s more solid in the pocket. He doesn’t do too much running around. Just knowing where he is in the pocket is definitely different.”’

McDermott showed courage in making quarterback switch

‘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.’

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.’