‘Young quarterback, naturally as you know, and with some of that there’s some good and there’s some bad and some areas for growth. I think what you see on probably TV the most is the competitiveness, the ability to make throws and a guy that – he’s taken some lumps but at the same time, he’s been resilient in terms of his approach every week to try and better himself.’
Archives for December 20, 2018
Thursday’s New England Coverage
Why hasn’t James White been more involved for the Patriots recently? (Boston Globe)
Another problem for Patriots’ run defense: QB Josh Allen is Bills leading rusher (Boston Globe)
Despite two-game losing streak, Patriots in strong position (Boston Herald)
Guregian: More James White, please! (Boston Herald)
Patriots notebook: Stephon Gilmore honored to make second Pro Bowl (Boston Herald)
Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore honored by Pro Bowl nod, credits increased comfort in New England (Springfield Republican)
Tom Brady on the decline? Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott thinks New England Patriots quarterback is better than ever (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick: Big difference between the Buffalo Bills now and in October (Springfield Republican)
Ex-Patriots assistant Brian Daboll is a key part of Josh Allen development, Buffalo Bills rebuild (Springfield Republican)
Who is the New England Patriots’ most underrated player? Their locker room can’t decide (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots field entire 53-man roster at seventh straight practice (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots list one player on Wednesday’s injury report (Springfield Republican)
Stephon Gilmore honored to join list of Patriots Pro Bowl corners (Providence Journal)
James White remains one of the keys to Patriots offense (Providence Journal)
Bills WR Robert Foster creates new challenge for Patriots (Providence Journal)
Patriots start week with perfect practice attendance (Providence Journal)
Run-challenged defense must now face mobile quarterback (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots notebook: Respect for Gilmore grows (Brockton Enterprise)
Bill Burt: Patriots’ precision, pride on the clock (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
James White a key to Patriots’ offensive production (AP)
Rob Ninkovich Questions If Patriots Have Enough Leadership Amid Losing Streak (NESN)
Stephon Gilmore Relays Bill Belichick’s Message On Earning Pro Bowl Nod (NESN)
Bill Belichick Explains How Bills Have Changed Since Patriots’ Week 8 Win (NESN)
Bill Belichick Downplays Impact Of Home-Field Advantage With One-Liner (NESN)
Bills’ Sean McDermott (Wrongly) Believes Tom Brady Looks ‘Better’ This Season (NESN)
Sean McDermott Apparently Believes Rob Gronkowski Is ‘As Good’ As Ever (NESN)
Patriots Injury Report: Brandon King Lone Player Limited After Steelers Loss (NESN)
Patriots Have Proven To Be Uncommonly Untrustworthy During 2018 Season (NESN)
Does Serious Knee Injury Explain Away Tom Brady’s Recent Struggles? (NESN)
Patriots Sign Offensive Tackle To Practice Squad Ahead Of Bills Game (NESN)
Patriots Practice Report: New O-Lineman Arrives Ahead Of Bills Game (NESN)
Scouting The Bills: Josh Allen Leads No-Name Offense Into Patriots Rematch (NESN)
Troy Brown Projects How Playoff-Bound Teams View ‘Wounded’ Patriots (NESN)
Why Boomer Esiason Believes Tom Brady Will Finish Season Strong (NESN)
Trent Dilfer Thinks Patriots’ Scheme (Not Age) Behind Tom Brady’s Struggles (NESN)
Colin Cowherd Predicts How Patriots’ Postseason Run Will Play Out (NESN)
Mike Lombardi Didn’t Hold Back When Diagnosing Patriots’ Road Struggles (NESN)
Bill Belichick informed Stephon Gilmore of Pro Bowl selection with classic message (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots’ two Pro Bowl selections highlight just how talent-thin this roster is (NBC Sports Boston)
Trent Dilfer among those not counting the Patriots out (NBC Sports Boston)
Former Patriots WR says there’s “blood in the water” with New England right now (NBC Sports Boston)
How Bill Belichick told Stephon Gilmore he made Pro Bowl was classic Belichick (WEEI-FM)
Bills are completely different team from last meeting, and Bill Belichick knows it (WEEI-FM)
Bill Belichick doesn’t want to get into Patriots home/road splits this year (WEEI-FM)
Bills coach Sean McDermott believes Tom Brady looks ‘even better’ than in years past (WEEI-FM)
No major surprises at Patriots practice Wednesday (WEEI-FM)
Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski remain off Patriots injury report (WEEI-FM)
Patriots make practice squad transaction ahead of Bills game (WEEI-FM)
5 things Patriots need to focus on in final 2 games of regular season (WEEI-FM)
Tom E. Curran on D&K: Patriots trying to change identity of offense (WEEI-FM)
Brady, Gilmore Only Patriots Selected To AFC Pro Bowl Squad (WBZ-TV)
Josh Allen Has Bill Belichick’s Attention (WBZ-TV)
Is Tom Brady Playing Hurt? (WBZ-TV)
Slice Of Sully: Can Patriots Win On The Road In Playoffs? (WBZ-TV)
Wrap Up 12/19: Gilmore honored by Pro Bowl recognition (Patriots.com)
Week 16: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Presser Points – Belichick: Bills a ‘lot different team’ this time around (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/19 (Patriots.com)
Transcripts: Patrick Chung and James White Press Conferences 12/19 (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott Conference Call 12/19 (Patriots.com)
Patriots Sign OL Toby Weathersby to Practice Squad (Patriots.com)
Game Preview: Bills at Patriots (Patriots.com)
Connections: Patriots – Bills (Patriots.com)
Reports: Oakland Raiders giving Nathan Peterman another chance to be an NFL quarterback
‘Peterman, 24, is in his second season in the NFL. He initially won the starting job for the Bills after training camp following a three-way competition. But he was quickly benched midway through a woeful 47-3 loss in the regular-season opener against the Ravens in which Peterman completed just five of 18 passes for 24 yards with two interceptions.’
Bills rookie Edmunds has made great strides this season
‘At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, Edmunds has showed off the combination of strength and speed that led him to be a Butkus Award finalist as the nation’s top linebacker following his junior year at Virginia Tech last season.’
Raiders sign quarterback Nathan Peterman to practice squad
‘He is 68 for 130 in his career for 548 yards, three TDs, 12 interceptions and a 32.5 passer rating.’
The numbers favor Patriots over Bills
‘It’s not just the fact that the Patriots (9-5) seem headed for the playoffs while the Bills (5-9) are out of contention and looking ahead to next year. It’s also the fact that Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a 29-3 career record against Buffalo and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is 33-4 against the Bills. And that includes a 25-6 New England victory when the teams met in Buffalo earlier this season.’
Raiders reportedly sign QB Peterman
‘”Peterman is ready to walk in and be a contributor from day one,” Gruden wrote at the time. “He just looks like a pro quarterback — coming out of the huddle, running an offense with different formations, shifting, motioning, different patterns that other colleges don’t run. Peterman will recognize route combinations and associate formations.’
Raiders will reportedly sign former Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman to practice squad
‘Still, this is not exactly a banner signing. Peterman is essentially the worst quarterback in the history of the NFL, based on his performance on the field.’
Report: Quarterback Nathan Peterman Signs With Raiders Practice Squad
‘With only two weeks left in this year’s regular season, the Raiders are 3–11 and will miss the playoffs. Oakland has relied on starting quarterback Derek Carr. AJ McCarron is the other Raiders quarterback on the roster, but the team has no one at the position on its practice squad.’
Raiders to sign former Bills QB Nathan Peterman, report says
‘NFL Media notes Peterman was signed to the practice squad instead of the 53-man roster.’
Raiders sign former Bills quarterback Peterman to their practice squad
‘For Peterman, it’s a chance for a fresh start after a dreadful opening to his career in Buffalo. In eight games with the Bills, Peterman was 68-of-130 for 548 yards, three touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Peterman has had 9.23-percent of his passes intercepted in his two seasons with the Bills.’
Schefter: former Bills QB Peterman to sign with Raiders
‘Peterman was drafted by the Bills in 2017. While in Buffalo, the quarterback threw for 548 yards, 11 interceptions and three touchdowns.’
Sean McDermott: 4 Notable Quotes
‘I think every week really provides an opportunity for us to take another step. Last week provided us an opportunity. This week will be another opportunity to your point. [It’s] another opportunity also today to come out and have a better practice than we did last week this time. That’s really where we are. We’re working through the process of making sure that our young guys understand the habits that really lead to the result on Sunday.’
Foxboro win would cement Process belief
‘”It will show a lot of these young guys what it takes because, if we (win), that means we’ve played a really good game. We’ve executed,” Lorenzo Alexander said. “We’ve done a lot of the things that Sean (McDermott) preaches day in and day out. It’ll really put some validity to the culture and the scheme and the way we want to win around here.”‘
Quick Hits: Game is slowing down for Josh Allen
‘“Josh has another opportunity to grow and develop. Now it’s on the road against a very good football team. Against a defense he didn’t face the first time around,” McDermott said. “There are going to be things that defenses do that he hasn’t seen, but he’s really in my mind determined to improve every week.’