‘”I had a problem with a long front step and that was causing my elbow to drop, and it was throwing off the entire sequence within the hip and the shoulder and the arm coming through,” Allen told The Buffalo News this week. “So when I keep that steady and I can take a small front stride and get (the left foot) down, my lead step, as fast as possible, the ball comes out quicker, it comes out cleaner, my throwing motion is less violent and that equals more accurate balls.”‘
Archives for August 22, 2018
Making sense of why the Bills announced Josh Allen as Sunday’s starter so soon
‘The third preseason game is traditionally known as the “dress rehearsal” for the regular season. It’s the game that the starters play the most – sometimes into the third quarter. With that in mind, it’s easy to follow a line of thinking that starting Allen is a sign of things to come. Before the first two preseason games, Bills coach Sean McDermott delayed making an announcement on his starting quarterback until shortly before kickoff. Not so this time.’
Five things to know about new Bills punter Jon Ryan
‘Ryan was described as a “franchise icon” in a news release announcing his departure. He was the team’s longest-tenured player, the only player on the roster from before coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider arrived and played in a franchise-record 159 consecutive games. He also holds franchise records with 770 punts, 34,491 punt yards and 276 punts inside the 20-yard line. For his career, he has 914 punts for 40,895 yards and 311 punts inside the 20.’
Fox analyst Davis gets to assess Allen’s footwork improvement on Sunday
‘“I love everything about him,” added Davis of Allen. “He is one of the greatest kids I’ve ever met.”’
Ravens receiver Jimmy Smith to miss opener against Bills
‘The league said Smith was suspended for violating the personal conduct policy. He is eligible to return on Oct. 1 following the Ravens’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Ex-Bills guard Richie Incognito arrested for disorderly conduct, threats
‘Employees at the funeral home said Incognito punched caskets, throw things and at one point slammed na urn into a casket. A funeral home employee said Incognito and his family were having a dispute because the family did not want Incognito to attend the funeral.’
Strobe light technology helps Bills WR Andre Holmes train his eyes
‘“You recalibrate your eyes, especially when you’ve had a few days off,” said Holmes, who first started using the technology when he played for the Raiders. “Sometimes you come back and you’re a little tired and I recalibrate my eyes and it works out for me. It allows me to focus on seeing the ball.”’
With McCarron’s status uncertain, Bills likely in market for emergency quarterback
‘“Yeah, (GM) Brandon (Beane) and I have spoken about it,’’ McDermott said about signing another quarterback to play out the summer with. “Like always, he’s always looking at our situation and what we may need to do for not only the long term, but the short term in this case.’’’
Bills add longtime Seattle punter Jon Ryan as precaution, competition for Schmidt
‘Ryan, who doesn’t lack for a colorful past, was the Seattle Seahawks punter for the past 10 seasons. He averaged 44.7 yards on 912 attempts with a net average of 38.4 and dropped 311 punts inside the 20.’
Former Buffalo Bill Richie Incognito arrested in Arizona
‘Scottsdale police were called to the Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary at about 3:30 p.m. Monday on reports of disorderly conduct. Officers were told Incognito was upset with staff, damaged property inside the business and shouted at employees.’
8 things to know about new Buffalo Bills P Jon Ryan
‘Jon Ryan spent 10 seasons in Seattle. Before his time with the Seahawks, Ryan spent two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and two seasons with the Green Bay Packers. During his NFL career, Ryan has been in the top five in gross punting average five times.’
Buffalo Bills to host punter Jon Ryan on free-agent visit (report)
‘After losing Carter, Buffalo is reportedly looking at another punter to compete with Schmidt. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, the Bills will host former Seahawks punter Jon Ryan on a free-agent visit.’
Ex-Bills lineman Richie Incognito arrested for disorderly conduct in funeral home
‘Scottsdale patrol officers responded to a call to Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary where Incognito was reportedly upset with staff members and threatening to retrieve guns from his vehicle and return to shoot the employees.’
Regina punter Jon Ryan joining Bills, practising Wednesday
‘Ryan, who has missed just one NFL game since leaving the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers after two seasons in 2006, averaged 44.7 yards per punt in his 10 seasons with the Seahawks. Last year he averaged exactly 45 yards per kick.’
These crazy 7 minutes could decide Bills’ quarterback battle
‘That belief was partly based on the fact that veteran AJ McCarron would be sidelined with a fractured collarbone through the early parts of the season. Then, 7 minutes after Schefter tweeted Allen would start, he dropped another Buffalo bombshell. McCarron’s collarbone was, in fact, not fractured, and he was expected to return to practice soon.’