Two Bills Drive

Buffalo Bills News and Discussion

Archives for November 2018

Bills claim receiver McKenzie off waivers

‘In 2017 with the Broncos, McKenzie played in 11 games, catching four passes for 29 yards. He has 23 career punt returns in the NFL, averaging 8.5 yards per-return.’

Welp

‘I would really like to have a way to wrap this up into some kind of meaningful statement about the direction the Bills are going but I really don’t know how. Maybe that’s because I’m as terrible at this as the Bills are at playing offense, or maybe it’s because what we’re all watching on these Sundays really is utterly meaningless. The Bills prized possession, seventh overall pick quarterback Josh Allen is hurt. In the meantime, whether it’s Derek Anderson, Peterman or Matt Barkley playing quarterback, the results and how they perform mean nothing.’

Sean McDermott: 4 Notable Quotes(Monday)

‘ He has begun to throw as part of his rehab more so than anything. He threw a couple times over the weekend, and then he threw again this morning. I thought he had a good day. Threw about 100 balls which, in the course of a practice, is about average workload for a normal practice. He has progressed well with our medical staff and we will continue to evaluate that moving forward. I’ve had a chance to spend some time with Josh over this last couple days in particular, just meeting with him and working with him in his development.’

Allen closer to a return

‘Allen did resume throwing over the weekend. McDermott said Allen threw a couple times over the weekend and again Monday morning. Each session involved about 100 throws, which McDermott called an average practice workload.’

Quick Hits: Josh Allen progressing well, not yet ruled out for Sunday

‘“He has begun to throw as part of his rehab more so than anything. He threw a couple of times over the weekend,” said McDermott. “He threw again Monday morning. I thought he had a good day. He threw about 100 balls, which in the course of a practice is an average workload. He has progressed well with our medical staff and we’ll continue to evaluate that moving forward.”’

Bills awarded claim for receiver/returner Isaiah McKenzie

‘McKenzie (5-7, 175) is a former fifth-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2017. He was on the team’s practice squad this past September and got a call up to the active roster on Oct. 25th, but was released by the club last Friday.’

Bills Today: Allen has learned quite a bit from Anderson

‘“He has learned quite a bit, I’d say, from Derek, just in the few weeks Derek’s been here,” Daboll said. “In terms of his preparation and, some of the things, the way D.A. sees the game. You’re always in constant communication with your quarterbacks.’

Vic Carucci: Bills’ season is effectively over … with seven games left

‘In their fourth loss in a row and sixth lopsided defeat of the season, the Bills did manage to get their first touchdown in three games. They actually generated more yards than the Bears (264 to 190), who were largely stifled by Buffalo’s defense. But too many blunders and too much sloppiness and ineptitude made the defenders’ effort meaningless.’

Bills QB Nathan Peterman: ‘I don’t feel snakebit’

‘“I don’t feel snakebit,” Peterman said. “I never feel like I’m a victim or anything like that, you know? It’s football. It’s life. Things don’t always bounce your way. … You just have to be able to take it how it comes, learn from it and keep fighting forward, and I think we showed a lot of fight out there today, and that’s what I’m proud of, really for our whole offense.”’

Bears’ Zach Miller shares bond, surprises UB runner who nearly lost her leg

‘Miller is on injured reserve as he continues to recover from a gruesome knee injury that nearly cost him his left leg. Since being carted off the field in New Orleans in October 2017 with a dislocated knee and torn artery, he’s had nine surgeries, the best medical care money can buy, and support from his family, friends … and from a kindred spirit in Western New York whom he finally met Sunday.’