‘”I’m glad that he got to play. You never know, you don’t want to force somebody out there. But there’s no replication for playing live bullets,” Beane said. “We saw the difference in evaluating preseason play verses evaluating live bullets, where guys are blitzing and disguising, and all those things. And I think, as I mentioned earlier, you even saw the difference in a lot of how Josh – the things slowed down from Josh’s first stint prior to the injury to when he came back. And he was definitely more comfortable for the most part.”‘
Archives for January 2019
Bills’ Josh Allen: Rookie year ‘wasn’t great; wasn’t terrible’
‘“At the start of the year I wasn’t starting,” he said. “I thought I did a pretty good job of (learning as the season progressed). … It’s something I can look back on and say, ‘This is kind of how my rookie year went. It wasn’t great, it wasn’t terrible, but I did enjoy it. I love the game of football.”’
New year, new team
‘Armed with more salary cap space than all but two other teams this offseason, Buffalo has what it takes to make some impact moves in free agency. Here’s a look at each position group on the roster and the decisions the Bills face as the offseason progresses.’
McDermott: Bills’ trajectory pointing up despite 6-10 finish
‘”As you look at our young football players, namely Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds and the games that they had down the stretch, the game they had yesterday, totally different complexion at those positions than it was a year ago,” McDermott said. “So to me, the direction of this football team is a positive one with a lot of work to be done yet.”‘
Buffalo Bills re-sign QB Derek Anderson to 1-year contract
‘Anderson completed his 14th season and was signed by Buffalo in mid-October after Allen was sidelined by a sprained right throwing elbow. He went 0-2 as a starter and was sidelined by a concussion in a 25-6 loss to New England.’
Beane: “[Lesean McCoy] will come back in 2019”
‘”He is a part of our plan. It was our entire run game that struggled, not just one person. I think if we can improve in others areas, that will help LeSean. That being said, he will come back in 2019. I’m not a believer that LeSean is done. If he gets back to form, I think he’s still a weapon.”‘
McDermott: “There’s an overall optimism about where we are as a team”
‘”There’s an overall optimism about where we are as a team. The players understand where we are with this football team. I encourage them to watch the playoffs and the intensity.”‘
Bills sign QB Derek Anderson to one-year extension
‘The move to extend Derek Anderson’s contract by one season is somewhat surprising, only due to the fact that the Bills seemingly had to coax Anderson out of free agency a month into the season in order to join the organization. However, the move itself, is one that is excellent for the long-term hopes of the organization.’
Beane & McDermott focused on free agency and draft in 2019
‘”Judicious is probably the word that I would use instead of aggressive. If you’re not wise with it, you can be back to where it was when I walked in the door here. We definitely want to fill holes in free agency,” said Beane. “I think I’ve said it before – you use free agency to help you so you’re not going to the Draft in April with all these holes, and now you’re drafting for need. I promise you drafting for need is a mistake that can set franchises back, and I’m not going to do that as long as I’m in charge here.”‘
Optimism high for Bills heading into 2019
‘”I know where we were a year ago in respect to the record, but where are we now one year later as it relates to this organization, where this team is headed? As you look at our young football players, namely Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds and the games that they had down the stretch, the games they had yesterday, [it was a] totally different complexion at those positions than it was a year ago,” added head coach Sean McDermott. “To me, the direction of the football team is a positive one with a lot of work to be done yet. “‘
Bills sign QB Derek Anderson to 1-year contract
‘The 35-year-old quarterback played his first season with the Bills this year, after seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers.’
Buffalo Bills’ 2019 opponents revealed
‘Away, the Bills will play the Tennessee Titans, the Dallas Cowboys, the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants.’
Student goes to first Bills game after receiving tickets from foundation
‘”I can’t believe this. He says his Christmas dream came true. This is his first game, and its awesome to be here. We thank everybody,” Ryan’s grandfather, David Backer said.’
The Bills are optimistic as ever heading into the offseason
‘”We were finally able to figure out who we were as a football team late in the year,” said Jordan Poyer. “We established our identity. Now guys know what to expect.”‘
Bills brass say goodbye to 2018
‘”In my perfect world, we draft well and we sign our own,” Beane said. “That’s why it’s important to be judicious when we go and spend it.”‘