‘Taking all of that in and looking at the big picture, it’s clear Allen is a legitimate option to become the team’s starter week one at the Baltimore Ravens. Of course there is still a long way to go and he hasn’t been perfect by any means, but to anyone watching practice, from fans in the stands to local or national media on the sidelines, there’s no doubting who the most naturally gifted QB is on the field every day.’
Archives for July 29, 2018
Joe B: 7 observations from 2018 Buffalo Bills training camp – Day 3
‘However, once it got to team drills, Allen started to shine.’
2018 Buffalo Bills Training Camp Depth Chart – Day 3
‘All changes from the previous day are in bold.’
QB Josh Allen has strong day as Bills battle in pads at training camp
‘Rookie Josh Allen, but all accounts, had his most consistent day in the pocket, which included a nice touchdown to Kaelin Clay.’
Shaq Lawson: “I’m fighting for a spot”
‘“Look, I’m not going to hide behind [the fact that] there’s a strong competition there between a few guys, including Trent Murphy, Shaq, and so it’s time for him to step up. I look forward to him doing that through training camp and on through the season.”’
Bills Look To Kyle Williams’ Veteran Leadership
‘”I have a ton of respect for who he is as a person,” said Head Coach Sean McDermott. “A family man off the field and then the way he can flip the switch on the field, the great ones can do that and Kyle’s een doing that for a long time. He’s a guy I count on a lot for connecting my message with the team,” said McDermott.’
Daboll on QB competition: “Every day is an evaluation”
‘”Their ability to protect the ball and lead their team down to score points, that’s his job, that’s AJ’s job, that’s Nate’s job. So, I think you set a standard offensively for your players, the coaches, myself included and we’re here to try to do our best every day.”‘
Make or break camp for Shaq
‘”I’m not going to hide behind [the fact that] there’s a strong competition there between a few guys, including Trent Murphy, Shaq,” McDermott said. “It’s time for him to step up.”‘
Fan favorite Brandon Reilly is ready to play on Sundays
‘”Brandon is a guy who has always worked hard,’ said head coach Sean McDermott. “He was a walk-on at Nebraska, so he’s earned everything he’s gotten from day one. He’s a big part of what we do here. You saw him on the first night, he had a big catch over the middle there, so he’s off to a good start.”‘
Quick Hits: QB snaps with starters to include Allen going forward
‘Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed Saturday morning that the rotation with the starting unit on offense will include all three quarterbacks for the foreseeable future. Whether Allen gets as many reps as Nathan Peterman and AJ McCarron remains to be seen.’
Top 3 things to know from Day 3 at Bills camp
‘Through three days of training camp, Buffalo’s first team hasn’t just been solid, they’ve been downright dominant. Granted they have an advantage of being in the second year of their defensive system, while the offense is in year one while also conducting a three-man quarterback competition, but the offense is being challenged by Leslie Frazier’s group on every single play.’