‘Allen’s role with the Bills could expand regardless of how he plays in the final two preseason tune-ups. Buffalo projected starting quarterback AJ McCarron reportedly suffered a fractured collarbone Friday and could miss significant time.’
Archives for August 2018
How is Josh Allen performing compared to the 2018 QB class?
‘All five passers have thrown nearly 30 attempts, save for Mayfield and Allen, who have passed that threshold. While Mayfield is crushing everyone in yards and Darnold has barely thrown an incompletion, Allen is keeping up as the runner up in all categories and tied for the most touchdowns through two games in this preseason. Allen is showing the promise of a seventh overall pick in a promising draft class.’
And Then There Were Two
‘Through two games of the preseason Nathan Peterman has been efficient, accurate, and… I want to say efficient again, in running the Bills offense. He’s shown the ability to recognize breakdowns in coverage resulting in downfield touchdown tosses to Kelvin Benjamin and Nick O’Leary. Both were well-identified by Peterman, with big windows to throw into, and touchdowns as a result. He’s shown an ability to get the ball out relatively quickly and through two games has completed 17 of 20 passes for 232 yards with two touchdowns and a pick.’
Williams, McCarron, Carter injured in Saturday’s preseason game
‘DT Kyle Williams, Punter Cory Carter and QB AJ McCarron all were hurt and will have further tests over the next few days.’
Confidence growing in Josh Allen as QB competition continues
‘“I feel like he’s getting a hold of the offense. He’s poised, he’s in the huddle taking command and making the right throws and reads,” said wide receiver Rod Streater who caught a touchdown from Allen. “I feel like he’s learning as he goes on and just a great understanding of the offense.”’
Report: Kyle Williams’ ACL “spared”, could return this season
‘NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Saturday morning Williams’ ACL was spared and he could return this season.’
The Future is Now
‘Sold. Allen is the only quarterback on the roster that can make that play. Start ‘em. He will give the Bills their best chance to win next week, next month, next season and for the next decade.’
Bills Today: O’Leary impresses in second preseason game
‘In his first season with the Bills, O’Leary was cut at the end of training camp, eventually being added to the practice squad and subsequently, the active roster. After participating in just four games that year, O’Leary improved steadily over his next two seasons; catching nine passes for 114 yards while participating in all 16 games and hauling in 22 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns last season.’
AJ McCarron suffers broken collarbone in Bills’ preseason game vs. Browns
‘McCarron, who was competing for the starting job with rookie Josh Allen and Nathan Peterman, started the game and was hit multiple times in the first quarter. He was believed to have sustained the injury when being hit hard from behind by defensive end Myles Garrett.’
Corey Coleman makes quiet return to Cleveland; Zay Jones plays early against Browns
‘At this point, it’s hard to predict Coleman’s status when it comes to the 53-man roster. The Bills only gave up a 2020 seventh-round draft pick to acquire him, so it’s not a big investment. Still, it wouldn’t be a great look if the team gave something up for him, only to cut him weeks later.’
Analysis: Josh Allen makes undeniable case to be Day One starter for Bills
‘Josh Allen is your Day One starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. At least, he should be.’
Jay Skurski’s 10 observations: Bills 19, Browns 17
‘The Buffalo Bills’ offensive line did quarterback AJ McCarron and running back LeSean McCoy no favors.’
What They Said: Josh Allen, Nathan Peterman talk QB rotation
‘“I thought it was good tonight, still there’s some things I need to do better. As an offense, we need to move the ball a little bit better and that starts with us. We are going to break down this film and try to understand and fix whatever problems we may have. It’s going to start with us.”’
Report: Buffalo Bills quarterback A.J. McCarron fractures collarbone against Browns
‘McCarron and the Buffalo first-string offense struggled against the Browns. McCarron finished 3-for-6 for 12 yards and failed to lead the Bills to a first down on four possessions. He was sacked in the first quarter but stayed in the game until early in the second quarter.’
Josh Allen shines against Browns, deserves start in Buffalo Bills’ next preseason game
‘Harrison Phillips. I love the way he plays. He never gives up on a down, and he’s going to be a perfect fit in the middle of the Bills defense. Kyle Williams suffered a knee injury early on, and while it appears he’ll be OK, he’s 35 and that might not be the last injury he suffers. Phillips is going to play a big role in this defense.’