‘Allen looked to be in complete control as he orchestrated the first fourth-quarter comeback drive of his brief career, and he completed the only two passes he attempted. Both throws were as easy as could be, but they were right on the money. That’s something to build off.’
Archives for October 2018
Bills expected to sign QB Derek Anderson, believing he can help Josh Allen grow
‘Anderson entered the NFL in 2005 as a sixth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens, but he never played a game and ended up moving on to Cleveland in 2006. With the Browns, Anderson became the full-time starter in 2007 and posted a 10-5 record in a year when Cleveland barely missed making the second playoff appearance since its rebirth as a franchise in 1999.’
Pollock: Bills won game but there’s lots to worry about
‘But the real point is that the Bills have major work to do offensively as they head into consecutive road trips to Houston and Indianapolis.’
Bills’ Sean McDermott using cautious approach with Josh Allen
‘”I’ve been around young quarterbacks before and to put too much on a young quarterback’s shoulders like, ‘Hey, go out there and win a game’ – that’s a little bit unrealistic,” McDermott said.’
Watch: Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen’s Week 5 TD almost identical to Wyoming TD rush
‘Sure enough, Allen’s 2016 run for Wyoming looked a lot like his touchdown against the Titans. Both scores saw Allen run to left, sidestep pressure and eventually dive head first into the end zone. To illustrate how similar the runs were, one Bills fan synced the two touchdowns up in a video. Check it out.’
Bills fans celebrate in parking lot after last-second win over Titans (video)
‘Fans celebrated in the parking lot, and we even saw one person break a folding table.’
QB Allen, Bills passing attack still lacks punch despite win
‘The Bills have yet to top 300 yards of offense, and finished with just 223 against Tennessee — Buffalo’s lowest total in a victory since managing 209 in a 14-13 win at Tennessee on Oct. 11, 2015.’
Bills’ run-heavy offense appears to be their way to win
‘The Bills ran 64 plays during their 34 minutes of possession time, and 43 of those runs. LeSean McCoy had 24 carries and gained 85 yards, Chris Ivory had 14 attempts and picked up 43 yards, Allen scrambled four times for 19 yards, and wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud had an unsuccessful three-yard loss on a jet sweep.’
Anderson visits Bills, but nothing finalized yet
‘Mortensen also tweeted that the Bills had been looking at several quarterbacks, including former Pittsburgh Steelers signal-caller Landry Jones and former Denvers Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch, but that “the experience and familiarity with coach and GM has tilted in favor of Anderson.” McDermott and Bills general manager Brandon Beane were in Carolina for several years while Anderson served as the Panthers’ backup quarterback.’
Sheriff’s Office responds to video showing deputy confiscating American flag at Bills game
‘A spokesperson for the Erie County Sheriff’s Office tells 7 Eyewitness News the flag was removed because it was blocking the game clock and interfering with the game.’
Bills Host Veteran QB Derek Anderson
‘”I think highly of Derek, having been around Derek in Carolina and how he not only played, but also was a primary backup for us and helped Cam in his learning curve as well…he’s got some good wisdom stored up in that brain.”‘
Sean McDermott: 4 Notable Quotes(Monday)
‘Yeah, you like to have that. Derek, I think, provides that, or would provide it if it gets that far. It’s important that we try to do that in every room – that you have a veteran player that offers a great example not only on the field, but off the field, as well, to what it should look like. We’re not there from a roster standpoint yet to be able to do that in every room potentially, but that’s the vision for the roster and in this case, for the quarterback room.’
Anderson to Bills not final, appears imminent
‘He hasn’t signed a contract yet, but it sounds like he’s being handed a pen.’
Quick Hits: Respect for QB Derek Anderson
‘“You’d like to have that,” McDermott said. “Derek, I think provides that or would provide it if it gets that far. It’s important that we try to do that in every room, that you have a veteran player that offers a great example, not only on the field, but off the field as to what it should look like. We’re not there from a roster standpoint to do that in every room, but that’s the vision for the roster and in this case for the quarterback room.”’
4 observations from Bills-Titans and Week 5 in the NFL
‘“This was a team win and it’s a team game,” said McDermott in a jubilant Bills postgame locker room. “But I know we’ve got one hell of a kicker.”’