‘”Guys like Tremaine [Edmunds], Taron [Johnson] and Harrison [Phillips] need to be made aware that every detail is important. From there, you can do your respective job in a cleaner, faster manner.”‘
Archives for September 11, 2018
McDermott does not name week two starting quarterback
‘Peterman threw for 24 yards and two interceptions against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The second-year quarterback was benched in favor of rookie Josh Allen. Allen completed six passes out of 15 and threw for 74 yards.’
Bills release DT Adolphus Washington, sign DE Nate Orchard
‘Of the 28 players selected from 2013-2016, only two remain: defensive Shaq Lawson and guard John Miller.’
Coach McDermott talks to media one day after lopsided loss to Ravens
‘Coach McDermott had high praise for rookie middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, “he flashed throughout the game, and I really appreciate the way he played in particular once things settled down, there was a lot going on especially in the beginning of the game, I think it snowballed a little bit, and that’s hard to pull yourself out of, to calm down, especially as a signal caller on the defense to get everybody lined up, communicate effectively, and play well yourself, and play fast, and for a young player to do that, really bodes well for his future.”‘
4 Notable Quotes: Sean McDermott
‘Well I think when we look at the tape, and what I’ve looked at to this point, I’ve been through this a couple times already, we all have to do our job better. Whether it’s the quarterback position or my position, just to name two of them, but you could go around our team and say that with all three phases, we didn’t play well enough to win the football game. Not even close. So, a lot of feedback that is important. Valuable feedback to us early in the season, which is important and valuable for us as we move forward. It allows us to be decisive in some areas and go forward with a great learning opportunity for our young football team.’
McDermott doesn’t question his team’s effort after suffering 44-point loss
‘”We’ll stay together. We won’t point the fingers but we will defiantly be critical to each other,” said running back LeSean McCoy after Sunday’s loss. “I mean it’s one game. We lost our first game. It happens. It’s not the end of the season but we have to be urgent in fixing things”‘
Bills sign DE Nate Orchard
‘Orchard (6-3, 255) was trying to make a transition from a defensive end role in the Browns 4-3 defensive scheme last season to strong side linebacker this season.’
Quick Hits: QB decision to be determined
‘“I know that question is coming, and it’ll probably be the first question,” said McDermott. “I’m still going through it. I’m going to continue to evaluate where we are, dotting the ‘I’s, crossing the ‘T’s and taking it one step at a time.”’
The Breakdown: Marcus Murphy’s returns provide a bright spot in week 1 loss
‘His returns on the day went for 28, 25, 36, 27 and 49 yards to give Buffalo’s offense drive starts at their own 32, 25, 40, 27 and 49-yard lines respectively.’
Bills Today: Josh Allen keeping his focus on preparation, staying ready
‘“I went in there, and it wasn’t the most desirable of situations, but my job was to go out there and make some plays,” Allen said. “This is just one game. This is just one loss. We have 15 more of these to play.”’