‘“That’s what’s on the schedule, that’s what we’ve got to do,” McDermott said. “Hopefully we can be smart with the guys that are going to play in the game. With respect to practice today, just take it at a very ‘teaching’ type of pace and tempo. You’ll see us out there just in baseball caps. Slow it down, teach and allow them to recover.”‘
Archives for August 28, 2018
Jason Croom continues push for Bills’ No. 2 tight end job
‘Croom continued his push for the Bills’ No. 2 tight end job with a big game in the loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The 6-foot-5, 246-pounder caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from Peterman and then hauled in a 21-yard pass to set up the Bills’ second touchdown.’
Josh Allen’s first start leads to second highest-rated preseason game since 2000
‘The game, which featured rookie quarterback Josh Allen’s first start, had a preliminary rating of 25.7, almost two points higher than the Bills win over Cleveland carried on WKBW-TV (Channel 7) in prime time more than a week earlier.’
What He Said: Bills coach Sean McDermott on QB rotation, O-line and more
‘It’s not unique like we’re the only team that’s ever gone through it. I was around it several years ago in Carolina when we played, I believe, Baltimore maybe. Was there three games yesterday? [There were] two games yesterday, so there are four teams that have to do a similar turnaround. Number one [of importance] is player safety, I agree with you. Number two is handling distractions or potential distractions as a football team. This is good practice for us in that regard [and] to an extent. We’ve got to make sure that we’re organized and ready to go. It’s a great opportunity for some players to put their best foot forward as well and show us what they can do.’
Jim Kubiak: Nathan Peterman has shown he can lead Bills
‘Moving the team and evaluating the operational skills are also a part of what matters most. Yards passing, however, are less important in evaluation because the quarterback has little to do with where his defensive reads take him in his progression. Thus, a very “efficient” quarterback might have many completions for little yardage, or he may have attained additional passing yards because of broken tackles and yards after catch (YAC) by the receiver. The efficiency and consistency of making the correct calls and reads are what matters most.’
New-look Billy Buffalo shocks many Bills fans
‘And, despite a few approving voices – most notably Bills mega-fan Pancho Billa – the majority of fan reaction was that of bewilderment, mockery and a little anger.’
If Sean McDermott has decided on the Bills’ starting QB, he’s not saying right now
‘“No,” McDermott said when asked if he had settled on a starter. “No further quarterback developments from (Sunday) night at this point. Still coming off the game, little unique practicing the day after and not having a day off. Still going through that, want to get through this practice first and make sure we have our ducks in a row before moving forward.”’
After a horrendous performance, where does the Bills’ offensive line go from here?
‘Hopefully, McDermott’s two young children were not in the vicinity of the video screen because I can only imagine the language that had to be spewing from the coach’s mouth as he watched the film, or the tape, or whatever he wants to call it.’
Buffalo Bills defense has struggled through preseason; working on correcting mistakes
‘”We couldn’t stop them, man,” said Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White Monday night after practice. “They did a great job of picking spots in our zone and exploiting them.”‘
10 Buffalo Bills who helped or hurt themselves against Cincinnati Bengals
‘Let’s start with a bright spot. Running back Marcus Murphy has already made himself a virtual lock for the Bills’ 53-man roster and he continued his strong play against Cincinnati. The running back led the Bills in carries (11) and ended the game with 58 yards on the ground. In addition to his strong play in the backfield, Murphy is a reliable punt returner.’
Bills Canadian punter Jon Ryan feels he can play ‘for a couple more years’
‘“I’ve played in Seattle, Winnipeg, Green Bay and now Buffalo. I like to work close to the Canadian border, apparently,” Ryan told Postmedia, in a locker room interview Sunday night following Buffalo’s 26-13 preseason loss to the visiting Cincinnati Bengals.’
AJ McCarron remains in Buffalo Bills’ QB competition despite missing preseason game
‘”He was going to be the third quarterback this evening and go in if need be,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said of McCarron at his postgame press conference. “I think AJ continues to have a good camp. The important part is we get him back healthy, which I think it looks like he is, and ready to go these next couple of days here.”‘
QB, O-Line, defense: Bills have numerous concerns to address
‘”We couldn’t stop them, man,” cornerback Tre’Davious White said. “We weren’t able to do anything yesterday. They were able to pick their spots and they were able to exploit them.”‘
Bills still “working through” QB competition
‘“No further quarterback developments from last night at this point,” he told reporters prior to Monday afternoon’s practice. “We’re still coming off the game, and again, [it is] a little bit unique [having practice] the next day and not having a day off. So we’re still coming off the game and going through and processing all of that information right now.’
McDermott: “No further QB developments from last night”
‘McDermott also gave an injury update, which was brief. Quarterback A.J. McCarron is expected to return to full contact, full-action practice after being limited the past handful of days with a sore shoulder/collarbone, and linebacker Julian Stanford is week-to-week after suffering a nose injury on Sunday.’