‘“That’s something I was able to cross off my bucket list,” Schmidt said. “I was able to check out a Bills game and a tailgate. I had fun. I had a couple people who recognized me and took pictures, and told me they were sorry and all that, which was awesome to get support from the fans. It makes coming back that much easier.”’
Archives for November 3, 2018
Vic Carucci’s Take Five: Bills should be ready for another wild ride with Peterman
‘The best strategy for Peterman is to stay within himself. When he isn’t handing off, which should be the thrust of what offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has him do, he should attempt the safest passes possible. If something isn’t there, he needs to throw the ball away or take a sack.’
Buffalo Bills midseason grades: At least the defense is decent
‘The Bills have scored seven touchdowns and 87 points, they rank last in passing yards, yards per offensive play and interception percentage, and second-worst in sacks per pass attempt, third-down percentage, and first downs. Any questions?’
Zay Jones reflects on past year & hopes Nathan Peterman can get offense on track
‘”(We have to) Support him and do the best we can to get his confidence going,” Jones said. “I’m not the type of person to say you can’t do something. I hate when people say I can’t do something. So I’m not gonna say that he can’t come back from this. There’s gonna be a great opportunity for him going in here against a good defense and prove what he can do. Hopefully get this thing on track and push it in the right direction.”‘
Bills defense hopes to stop Bears’ Mitchell Trubisky Sunday (video preview)
‘”He was the offensive coordinator of the Chiefs a year ago. So, you understand a little bit about the offense they’re using,” Campbell said. “It’s a lot of different personnel groupings, a lot of pre-snap movement, motion, a lot of option concepts, and it’s a very quarterback intensive offense.”‘
Nathan Peterman planning to ‘go out and rip it up’ vs. Bears: 10 reasons for Bills fans to be optimistic
‘”Confidence is a challenge for every athlete, every performer out there. To keep one’s confidence high is also a challenge, and that’s where the mental toughness of the game comes in,” McDermott said. “I think he continues to work on his craft and making the proper adjustments. Other than that, I think he’s remained the same guy off the field, and I think his teammates appreciate that.”‘
Buffalo Bills offense becomes butt of joke during TNF game between 49ers-Raiders
‘If Nick Mullens goes 0-for-20 with 20 interceptions in the second half, his passer rating for the 2018 season will still be higher than Nathan Peterman’s.’
Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Khalil Mack: It was ‘a real uneasy feeling’ watching Bears-Jets game from sideline (Chicago Tribune)
Sunday storylines: Bears’ playoff dreams, throwback jerseys and another vexing penalty flag (Chicago Tribune)
Overlook the 2-6 Bills? Bears coach Matt Nagy faces big test this week (Chicago Sun Times)
Bears OLB Khalil Mack, WR Allen Robinson questionable for Bills game (Chicago Sun Times)
In Buffalo, Bears must battle Bills, complacency (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
How Javon Wims is handling an uphill battle for playing time (NBC Sports Chicago)
The Way We Heard It: No one seems to know if Khalil Mack will play (NBC Sports Chicago)
Bears’ Mack, Robinson Questionable For Sunday Vs. Bills (WBBM-TV)
Bears vs. Bills: Mack, Robinson Questionable for Game (WMAQ-TV)
Mack, Robinson questionable for Sunday’s game (ChicagoBears.com)
Players to watch in Bears-Bills game (ChicagoBears.com)
Pick is in: Bears vs. Bills (ChicagoBears.com)
Where to watch, listen to Bears-Bills game (ChicagoBears.com)
Playing Quarterback Looks Easier Than Ever. Nathan Peterman Still Makes It Look Hard.
‘Peterman enters Sunday’s game against the Bears with a track record that’s remarkable for all of the wrong reasons. Among quarterbacks with limited experience, he has been one of the worst ever.’
Bills quarterback Derek Anderson questionable for Bears
‘Middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is also questionable and not expected to play. He, too, missed practice this week because of a concussion.’
Bills GM says RB LeSean McCoy ‘definitely’ in team’s 2019 plans
‘McCoy, 30, who is on pace for a career-low 514 yards this season, has averaged a career-low 3.4 yards per carry and has not scored a touchdown since Week 15 of last season. His rushing average ranks 41st this season among NFL running backs with a qualifying amount of carries, and he has gained first downs on 13.3 percent of his rushes, which ranks 47th among qualifying running backs.’
Bills QB Josh Allen returns to practice; Derek Anderson listed as questionable
‘This was the first time Allen has been listed as participating since getting hurt in Week 6.’
Bills GM says RB LeSean McCoy is ‘definitely’ in Buffalo’s 2019 plans
‘”LeSean is still a very good player in this league,” Beane said. “Our offense is not where we want it, but LeSean is still playing well. He’s a talented player. We like what he brings, to the point we’ll have him back in 2019.’
Your Bills forecast will be a winner– can the team match the weather?
‘Tailgate — 42F.’
Former Bill to make appearance at New Era Flagship Store
‘Marcellus Wiley, a defensive end for the Bills from 1997-2000, will be at the New Era Flagship Store at 160 Delaware Avenue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday for a meet-and-greet.’