‘”At this point, I’ll leave that up to the docs and we’ll go from there, but it’s a week-to-week situation,” the coach said when asked about the specifics of Allen’s injury, and whether classifying him in that manner makes him unlikely to face the Colts. “I’ll know a little bit more tomorrow, but we’ll see.”‘
Archives for October 16, 2018
Observations: Leslie Frazier’s defense has turned things around
‘“I know exactly what we would do different,” Frazier said Monday. “That’s for another day. … In my mind, I felt like I knew what our issues were, and we went through something similar a season ago where we had a three-game streak that was not the best football. You just have to take a look at where you are and figure out what the solutions are.’
Texans video review: Quick triggers elude Josh Allen again
‘It was another rough, learning-experience start for the Bills’ rookie quarterback.’
Position Grades: Bills’ front four racked up the stats
‘Besides the pass rushing, the Texans’ running backs averaged 3.27 yards a carry.’
Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen looking too much at rush instead of reads
‘Allen is, at times, taking his eyes off of the defense while under pressure. He is looking at the rush rather than the reads, which is a fatal habit at the NFL level. Quarterbacks must possess the ability to maintain focus on the defensive secondary and their reads while under pressure in order to know where to go with the football. Much like the pressure relief valve on a hot water tank, quarterbacks must throw the football quickly to the “blitz control” or “outlet” receiver to minimize and counter the defensive pressure.’
Bills coach McDermott lists quarterback Josh Allen as ‘week to week’ with elbow injury
‘Anderson did work with Daboll in Cleveland.’
Depending on Josh Allen’s injury, Bills may need to start Derek Anderson at QB
‘It’s easy to look squarely at general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott, who put this unit together, believing this collection of unimpressive players could perform at an NFL-caliber level. However, we all know there are extenuating circumstances, namely the disastrous salary cap situation, which includes $54 million in dead money, money that has prevented the Bills from signing potential replacements.’
Pollock: Six games in, Bills facing a QB dilemma
‘How do you go over 30 percent of the season without a veteran in reserve at that position knowing you’re one injury to your first-round draft choice from replacing him with a second-year pro whose most obvious flaw is a penchant for throwing interceptions?’
Bills’ Josh Allen suffered injury to ulnar collateral ligament in elbow (report)
‘Allen’s reported injury is similar to the one Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered early this season that cost him two starts. Mariota’s injury was considered to be UCL-related.’
Bills’ Sean McDermott standing behind Nathan Peterman after another disastrous outing
‘”I’m confident in every football player on our team and with respect to Nate, it’s no different,” McDermott said. “I know he had some good plays yesterday and I know there were some plays he’d like to have back. I’m confident in every football player on our team.”‘
How good was Buffalo Bills defense vs. Texans? Here are its 7 most dominant moments from game
‘On Sunday Buffalo held Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and company to just 142 yards total passing or less than half of their season average. Houston running back Lamar Miller averaged just 3.3 yards per carry on 15 runs.’
UFC’s Conor McGregor or Bills’ Nathan Peterman? The Internet wonders who would be better quarterback
‘Here are the best tweets about McGregor and Peterman.’
Bills QB Allen week to week with injured throwing arm
‘As for a backup plan, McDermott said, “that’s something we’re working through right now,” in acknowledging Peterman’s struggles and Anderson’s lack of familiarity.’
Bills QB Allen is week-to-week with elbow injury
‘”At this point, we’ll leave it up to the docs and it’s a week-to-week situation,” he said, adding “we’ll see” when asked specifically about Allen’s chances for Sunday.’
Bills preparing to work around injured Josh Allen, who is week-to-week
‘ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that Allen’s injury is to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. It is not considered major at this time, but his MRI will be sent to noted orthopedist specialist Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion, which has become standard operating procedure. One of the Bills’ orthopedic specialists, Dr. Leslie Bisson, completed his fellowship under Dr. Andrews.’