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Daboll: Peterman will have the freedom he needs to run the offense

‘Well, I’d say we have plenty of plays in the offense and each week is going to be different based on who we’re playing, too. Everybody was accountable to be able to do all of the things. Now, if somebody does something a little better or if someone doesn’t have the comfort level with one particular play, then we don’t do those plays.’

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‘It doesn’t matter much anyway because Peterman’s success or failure won’t ultimately be what decides McDermott’s long-range fate. That will likely come down to when Josh Allen goes in and how he looks when he does.’

Daboll knows tough test awaits in Baltimore

‘“They’re smart and savvy back there. They do a good job of fooling guys, particularly quarterbacks,” he said. “Baltimore Raven defenses have been historically good since 2000. They just keep replenishing guys to fill those roles. (Terrell)Suggs has been there forever. He’s a problem. They’re good.”‘

Can Bills defense get to the QB in 2018?

‘”He’s an outstanding quarterback as it is, so you’d like to be able to have him under duress at some point,” added defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. “We believe we’ve improved our pass rush adding Trent and some other things that we’re doing. We’ll see when Sunday begins.”‘

Peterman: Adversity gives you strength

‘I visualized being the starter every day I stepped on the field, whether it was an OTA practice, training camp or the preseason. I think it’s important with goals to visualize what you’re working towards and try to make it come true. I visualized being ready and stepping on the field in Baltimore in week one and trying to get a win.’

Scouting Report – Week 1: Bills vs. Ravens

‘Ryan Groy vs. Michael Pierce DT Brandon Williams is the more familiar name on Baltimore’s defensive front, but the Ravens nose tackle is the immovable object. Pierce was ranked as the top interior defensive lineman in the league in the preseason.’

Bills Today: GM Brandon Beane’s thoughts on the revamped front seven

‘“We’re still building this thing, and I’ll always say this, you’re never satisfied,” Beane said. “I would say this year, when healthy, I like where we’re at on the defensive front. Unfortunately, Trent did not get to play in the preseason due to the groin setback, then Kyle [Williams] got banged up in the Cleveland game. I wish there was more jelling that this group could have done, but that’s the way it goes.”’

Vic Carucci: How soon will Bills’ O-line improve?

‘”I think it’ll speed up the process now that they’ve made Groy the starter,” he said. “I don’t know Bodine personally, but I would say Groy is probably the best leader of the ones that I was around from a vocal standpoint and knowledge standpoint. And your center generally is going to have the most leadership qualities, being that he’s got to be the most vocal on the line. He gets everybody organized.’

‘Captain McCoy’ reporting for duty: Shady expects big things at 30

‘”I’ll take care of that stuff, but right now, what I’ve got to worry about is the Baltimore Ravens,” he said. “I’m keeping everything the same with that. This is a big week for me, Week 1. I didn’t have a lot of playing time in the preseason, so I’m really locked in and trying to focus everything on right now. We’ll take care of that.”‘

LeSean McCoy on offseason, health and expected workload

‘We [need to] put the defense in a bind to prepare and that’s hard. I think that, for sure, plays will be made and pressure will be off me because there will be different match-ups. I think the special coordinators are the coaches that can put you in plays to be successful as far as not running the play in to a bad look. [You need] to always have a play where you can get out of a bad look, and that’s half the battle. Just gives us a chance [and] opportunity.’

What He Said: McDermott on McCoy being captain, injuries, Peterman

‘I think you hit the nail on the head with respect to LeSean. He’s developing. I’ve watched him since he was younger, like I’ve said before, to now. I appreciate his leadership within our team. He’s got a good grasp on the offense, he’s playing fast, he looks like he’s in better shape even than he was a year ago. I think he’s been off to a real fine start.’

Pollock: Bills’ Peterman obvious choice for starting QB

‘“He’s done a great job coming in here and really challenging us,” Peterman said. “Back in OTAs, we were challenged a lot with how much he put in. (But) it’s paying dividends right now because I think guys feel very comfortable with what we’re doing. You’ve seen it in preseason; it’s successful when we run it right and we just need to focus on executing.’