‘“I love the dude,” said Josh Allen, who has spent a lot of time working with Murphy with the third-string offense. “He runs big, you know he’s not going to be the biggest guy out there, but I saw him lower his shoulder into a middle linebacker and get three or four more yards, so out of a back that’s all you can ask for. A guy who is going to try to run through a wall to get extra yards. He’s going to hold onto the football, he’s dynamic outside, he can catch the ball so he’s someone to look out for, for sure.”’
Archives for August 2018
Buffalo Bills sign DT Tyrunn Walker, release John Hughes with injury settlement
‘At this point in the summer, Walker will have to learn the playbook quickly and stand out in the team’s three remaining preseason games if he hopes to make the 53-man roster.’
Buffalo Bills training camp day 13: Injury scares for Peterman, McCarron (9 observations)
‘Both guys were smiling after practice and seemed to be OK, but it’s worth monitoring as the week of practice in Rochester moves forward.’
Betting site lists Buffalo Bills among favorites to land Khalil Mack in trade
‘With Mack’s holdout now going into the preseason, it’s possible that the Raiders could look to move the defensive standout. It’s unknown what the Raiders would look for in return for Mack, but several high draft picks would likely be a starting point.’
Bills sign defensive tackle Walker, release Hughes
‘Hughes injured his groin during Buffalo’s preseason-opening 28-23 loss to Carolina on Thursday. Hughes has six seasons of NFL experience. He was signed on July 26, the day the Bills opened training camp.’
Bills sign Walker, release fellow DT Hughes
‘Walker collected 22 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble while appearing in all 16 games last season with the Los Angeles Rams.’
Bills QBs AJ McCarron, Nathan Peterman banged up late in practice
‘Athletic trainers examined McCarron’s lower right leg before he returned to participate in another 11-on-11 drill later in practice. McCarron again spoke to a trainer after that drill, slamming his helmet down in apparent frustration.’
Bills QB rotation continues Sunday; Allen’s reps increase
‘After a solid performance by all three QBs turned in during the team’s first preseason game Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers, head coach Sean McDermott declined to say who would start the Friday’s game at the Cleveland Browns, only to say the team will continue with their rotation.’
Joe B: 7 observations from 2018 Buffalo Bills training camp – Day 13
‘McCarron continued and took all of his remaining reps, but had a noticeable limp for the remainder of the practice. With Peterman, he went down awkwardly during a team drill rep at the goal line and came out trying to flex his right arm. Peterman then started talking with the athletic training staff and began to toss the ball lightly in the background. He didn’t have another scheduled rep, so we don’t know if he would have returned or not just yet.’
2018 Buffalo Bills Training Camp Depth Chart – Day 13
‘All changes from the previous day are in bold.’
As QB battle heats up, McDermott sticks to rotation
‘”I think you guys get the gist by now,” McDermott said. “We’re going to take it one day at a time. You’ll see the rotation out there today and Josh working with different groups. The great part is, it’s a healthy competition. All three played well the other night. I like the progression of what they’ve done since the spring. I think they’re all growing and learning. It’s a very respectful group of guys, respectful of the situation and anytime you can get that kind of competition, I think it’s healthy.”‘
As McCoy hits 30, Bills don’t expect any drop off from the running back
‘According to Pro-Football Reference, 46 times in NFL history as a running back aged 30 or more ran for more than 1,000 times in a season. McCoy’s career, to a degree, has been extended since he typically avoids the big hits.’
Another camp fight for team of fighters
‘”I told him I was sorry about how I exploded. I’ve got to be better than that,” Mills said. “There’s kids and families out here. You gotta act better than that. I just went over there to apologize. He laughed it off. He wants me to set an example. I’m one of the leaders.”‘
Ray Ray McCloud III standing tall at Bills camp
‘”He’s a young player that continues to get better with each practice. [Ray Ray] made some plays in the scrimmage about a week or so, a week and a half ago or so. He made some plays the other night. That was good to see,” said Sean McDermott.’
Quick Hits: Battle at wide receiver may be heating up
‘“You guys get the gist by now, right?” McDermott answered, when asked about his quarterback plans this week. “We’ll take it one day at a time. You’ll see the rotation out there today, you’ll see Josh (Allen) working with different groups, the way he did before. It’s a great competition. All three of them played well the other night. We like the progression of what they’ve done since the spring.”’