‘If the Bills want to continue with Peterman and wait on rookie quarterback Josh Allen, it might make sense for general manager Brandon Beane to move McCoy and get more assets for a 2019 draft that will likely have job security implications for the second-year executive and coach Sean McDermott.’
Archives for September 2018
A look at this week’s Chargers opponent, the Buffalo Bills
‘On Sept. 1, the Bills traded McCarron to Oakland for a 2019 fifth-round pick. Eight days later, Peterman started against Buffalo. He threw 18 passes, completing five to his teammates and two to the Ravens for a passer rating of 0.0. For context, Peterman would have registered a passer rating of 39.6 if he had simply thrown every single pass into the dirt.’
Ready or not, it’s time to start Josh Allen
‘I think most people pegged McCarron as the bridge; someone who wouldn’t puke on himself (not literally) and serve as the bridge to Allen until he was ready to take over. But by allowing Peterman’s preseason performance to fool Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane into thinking this team didn’t need a veteran presence at the quarterback position, they eliminated any possibility for that to plan to work correctly.’
Who should the Bills start at QB this Sunday?
‘That’s a question we took to the streets of Buffalo. Everyone we asked, said Josh Allen.’
Joe B: Buffalo Bills All-22 Review – Week 1 vs. Baltimore Ravens
‘The best lineman from the Ravens game was left guard Vladimir Ducasse, who has been a punching bag for Bills fans on social media without cause. Ducasse took two penalties in the game, but he was the strongest one-on-one blocker against the Ravens and provided some terrific combo blocks along the way. He also was far better in 2017 than mostly given credit for by some.’
Reed Between the Lines: Allen or Peterman? The answer’s easy
‘The concern is rushing Allen. What if it leads to broken confidence and bones thanks to the offensive line? But if the Bills keep running out Peterman onto the field it could lead to a broken season and locker room.’
Producer’s Perspective: We’ve seen it before
‘What people should do is still support the team, but look for the areas where the team is improving AND where it needs improvement. I am quite sure the Bills brass would like to improve in many areas, but they are in salary cap jail for this season with more than twice as much dead money under the cap as any other NFL team. As I said, look for both the good and bad. Of course, the bad is their hands are tied when it comes to spending big money this year. But the good news is all that dead money goes away next season and the team should be free to chase one or more top free agents. That along with promising first round draft picks quarterback Josh Allen and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds among other rookies.’
Fast 4Ward: Storylines to watch Bills Vs. Chargers
‘When Josh Allen entered he fared no better, offensively, although the same arguments can be made he wasn’t helped by the offensive line or his receivers as he was sacked three times and had Kelvin Benjamin drop a touchdown in the back of the endzone.’
Former Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson to “Lead the Charge” at Bills home opener
‘Johnson posted on Twitter on Tuesday that he can’t wait to be back at New Era Field with the Bills Mafia.’
Stats: How will Tremaine Edmunds’ rookie numbers compare to past NFL first-round picks?
‘Considering the fact that Edmunds, after one game, already has a sack, two pass breakups and a forced fumble, with 15 more to play, the rookie linebacker should be well within reach of the average figures from his NFL predecessors.’
18 questions with Stevie Johnson
‘I mean, it was great because that’s what you want, that’s what you work for. Just the opportunity…. I’m going to be here for this opportunity and the people out there, they took me in. They take their players in and we built something special.’
Bills Today: Look for more playing time for this Bills defensive end
‘“Let’s be honest, it was his first real game action, so we had him on a rep count, which is why you didn’t really see him as much late in the game,” McDermott said. “I thought overall we got through his first game in terms of coming out healthy, which was the number one goal.”’
Sean McDermott preaches patience as he mulls over quarterback decision
‘It may flabbergast Bills fans to hear that Peterman is still under consideration after he melted down yet again Sunday. The second-year veteran finished 5 of 18 for 24 yards and two interceptions – a quarterback rating of 0.0 – in an embarrassing 47-3 loss to the Ravens. It’s the second time in three career starts Peterman has been pulled from the lineup because of performance.’
Ravens forced Bills to live — and die — by the pass
‘The Bills tried to run wide just twice, and McCoy had to reverse field for 12 yards on one of them. All the other runs were inside plays. The Bills had no confidence they could get outside on Baltimore.’
How ex-Bills center Eric Wood spent his first post-retirement game day
‘Wood and his friends were tipping back brews, pregaming for his first regular season game as a former player in the hours leading up to the Buffalo Bills’ rain-soaked opener against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. The longtime Bills center, forced to retire after last season because of a neck condition that didn’t previously cause him to miss time, had his tailgating plans scuttled by the weather. But the nine-year veteran and former Pro Bowler needed to be close to the game and his old teammates, to maintain some sense of normalcy.’