‘The Bills have been blown out several times this season, yet for the most part no one has questioned their effort. That’s because of the culture Sean McDermott has built. As I walked out of the hotel, coffee in hand. Milton asked, “Whose going to the Jets next head coach?” I replied, “I have no idea, but I’m glad it’s not something the Bills have to worry about.” Ask a Jets fan if they think culture is important.’
Archives for November 2018
Bills release Nathan Peterman
‘The Bills can still re-sign him to their practice squad.’
Bills release QB Nathan Peterman
‘On the heels of an inspiring performance by Barkley in the 41-10 win over the Jets on Sunday, head coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane made the decision to move on from Peterman, their former fifth round draft pick in 2017.’
Quick Hits: Why Josh Allen will start in Week 12, if healthy
‘“We’re still making progress,” McDermott said. “He threw on his rehab again [Monday]. We’ll continue to move forward and take it one day at a time.”’
How Zay Jones played a pivotal role in the Bills offense plus 4 final observations on Week 10 in the NFL
‘On three straight scoring drives, Barkley sought out Jones to keep the possessions alive.’
Bills Today: These Bills earned national awards for Buffalo’s Week 10 victory
‘It’s weird to even type those words. “Matt Barkley, quarterback, Buffalo.” Barkley was gone. His NFL career was kaput. The only reason he started Sunday was because of injuries to the 1 (Josh Allen) and 2 (Derek Anderson), and the badness of the 3 (Nathan Peterman). Quarterbacks will have better days than Barkley (15 of 25, 232 yards, two TDs, one interception), but there won’t be many who win a road game with a heretofore hopeless offense after being on the team for less than two weeks.’
Bills dominate Jets, 41-10
‘With only 11 days to prepare Barkley became Buffalo’s fourth starting quarterback in nine games but, playing in place of injured first-round draft choice Josh Allen, performed as if he’d been with the team since training camp.’
Pollock: Barkley looked like anything but a desperation QB
‘“I’ll be ready to play. This quarterback situation (for the Bills) seems to be fluctuating. In whatever role I can help this team, that’s my goal … whether it’s to win or be the best backup I can.”’
Bills notebook: McCoy has first 100-yard game of year
‘McCoy, 26 carries for 113 yards, notched his first 100-yard game since going for 156 against the Colts in the snow last December.’
Vic Carucci: Matt Barkley surprisingly keys ‘fun win’ for Bills
‘In pounding the New York Jets, 41-10, Sunday the Bills generated more points than they’ve had in their last four games combined. Barkley’s stat line – 15-for-25, 232 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, 117.4 passer rating – was miles better than that of any Bills quarterback this season.’
Bills’ Matt Barkley’s TD pass to tackle Dion Dawkins almost didn’t happen
‘“And I couldn’t find him at first when I whipped my head around. He was kind of behind the mix, and then he just popped open. He looked like a tight end out there. It was a fun play.”’
Jason Wolf: Bills must start Matt Barkley vs. Jaguars, even if Josh Allen is healthy
‘Allen, the seventh overall pick in the draft, is the franchise quarterback. But he’s not quite ready to step into that role. The coaching staff realized it during the preseason, and although Allen was forced into action because of Peterman’s ineptitude, it doesn’t change the fact that he was in over his head.’
Jay Skurski’s 10 observations: Bills’ LeSean McCoy finally has breakout game
‘McCoy had 100-plus rushing yards and at least two rushing touchdowns for the 1oth time in his career, joining Adrian Peterson (17) as the only two active players with at least 10. He also moved into 26th place on the league’s all-time rushing list, passing Marshawn Lynch, Eddie George and Tiki Barber to move up from No. 29. He also surpassed 14,000 yards from scrimmage in his career, becoming just the 22nd running back in league history to hit that milestone.’
Plays that Shaped the Game: Bills make Jets’ man coverage pay
‘The Bills made New York Jets coach Todd Bowles pay for his attacking nature in the stunning, 41-10 victory over the Jets.’
Quarterly Report: Bills outgained Jets 186 yards to 1? Believe it.
‘The Bills, averaging 246 yards a game, outgained the Jets, 186-1, in the first 15 minutes. It was the third most yards by the Bills in a first quarter in the last 18 years.’