‘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.’
Archives for November 2017
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.”‘
National media reacts to Buffalo Bills benching Tyrod Taylor for Nathan Peterman
‘The Tyrod Taylor era appears to be over in Buffalo. Nathan Peterman will make his first career start for the Buffalo Bills this week after head coach Sean McDermott benched Taylor. Here’s a look at how the national media is reacting to the news.’
Nathan Peterman reacts to replacing Tyrod Taylor as Buffalo Bills’ quarterback
‘”You always kind of expect to have the opportunity,” Peterman said. “I knew my opportunity some time, so for this to be it, I’m trying to be ready. And I’ve tried to be ready since the first day I stepped here in this facility. Just trying to work hard this week and get ready for the Chargers.”‘
What Tyrod Taylor said about getting benched by Buffalo Bills for Nate Peterman
‘”Definitely disappointed. I don’t agree with the decision, but ultimately, coach McDermott has a vision for this team and what he believes is best for this team as well as the owners and the GM. I have to move forward and continue to be the teammate and the leader that I am from a different role.”‘
Sean McDermott explains why Buffalo Bills benched Tyrod Taylor for Nate Peterman
‘”As I continually evaluate our roster and our goal to become better, I decided to start Nate Peterman as our quarterback this week,” McDermott said. “I remain confident in Tyrod Taylor and his ability to help our football team moving forward.”‘
Buffalo Bills bench Tyrod Taylor, will start Nathan Peterman at quarterback
‘”This is about us becoming a better team,” McDermott said.’