‘“I wasn’t totally surprised, but it’s a whole different thing watching it in practice and then seeing it in a live situation against another opponent,” Frazier said. “It’s really encouraging to see. We think he has a big upside, but we’ve got more games to play and more technique to work on and fundamentals to fine-tune. But it was encouraging to see how he started that game.”’
Archives for August 16, 2019
Captain Munnerlyn’s addition adds intrigue to Bills’ DB battle
‘“His familiarity with this scheme definitely helps him,” Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “The fact he hasn’t been involved in football for quite awhile now kind of sets him back a little bit. So we’re trying to get him up to speed from a conditioning standpoint, but the mental part is pretty much there.”’
Pregame Primer: 5 things to watch when the Bills visit Carolina
‘Ray-Ray McCloud and Isaiah McKenzie both are having good summers. The opportunity is there Friday for them and Robert Foster to show up.’
One player from each position group who needs to step up for Buffalo Bills
‘The Bills have a clearly defined depth chart at the most important position: Josh Allen is the starter, Matt Barkley is the backup, and Jackson is a guy who really doesn’t look like he belongs in the NFL and is either going to be cut or stashed on the practice squad.’
Bills-Panthers preseason 2019: LeSean McCoy, 9 other players to watch on Friday
‘Although it is just the preseason, McCoy can use the game to prove to naysayers that he still has plenty left in the tank when given carries or opportunities to catch the ball out of the backfield against the Panthers.’
Buffalo Bills fan schedules Super Bowl LIV parade
‘Created by Stevie Gorczcya, the Facebook event has been scheduled two days after the big game and has over 2,200 Bills fans planning to attend in the event of a major upset with another 4,100 fans interested in the event.’
Preview: Bills preparing for preseason game number two, against Carolina; 3 things to watch for
‘A poor performance in the first preseason game, which included a dropped touchdown pass that forced Jones out of the game with what the team suspected was a concussion, raised questions concerning Zay Jones and his place in the hierarchy of Bills’ receivers. However, one questionable effort during the preseason is not going to effect his role on the offense, and Jones is likely to enter the regular season as the team’s number three receiver. With that being said, it would behoove Jones to put forth a strong effort while building a tight rapport with Josh Allen tonight in order to silence the doubters.’
Christian Wade: How former England rugby star plans to fulfil NFL ‘dream’ with Buffalo Bills
‘Wade, meanwhile, is revelling in the camaraderie of the Bills running back core, appreciating, he says, the “banter” and “teasing” dished out in large doses by Frank Gore, LeSean McCoy, Pat DiMarco, Senorise Perry, TJ Yeldon, Marcus Murphy and rookie Devin Singletary, who mercilessly mock his London accent and pronunciation.’
Capaccio: Bills at Panthers – What to Watch For
‘Last week in the preseason opener against the Colts, Frank Gore started at running back with LeSean McCoy sitting out. The two will flip roles this week and McCoy will be the first back in. He doesn’t typically play much in the preseason so it will be interesting to see how many times he carries the ball or gets targeted in the passing game out of the backfield. With third round pick Devin Singletary having a strong showing last week, there’s still some things to be decided as far as the running back depth chart is concerned. The team has remained steadfast that McCoy is their starting running back this season, but he will certainly want to maximize his touches to prove he’s still capable and worthy of being the top man.’
Josh & Sal: Breaking down the two Bills-Panthers practices
‘Well, I really want to see if Isaiah McKenzie can really build off of last week’s preseason game because, right now, while I think he’s still the 7th guy and they only keep six, I think that’s a lot tighter right now. You never know how this is going to shake out with the wide receiver group. This is a good competition amongst the group that is really beyond the top four or five. Ray-Ray McCloud is there, Isaiah is there, so, we’ll see what happens.’
4 storylines for Bills vs. Panthers
‘LeSean McCoy is expected to make his preseason debut tonight against the Panthers. The Bills running back is looking to put last season’s struggles behind him and prove he’s still got what it takes to be the feature back. McCoy hears the doubters loud and clear and tonight he’ll get the chance to lower the volume of their voices.’
Bills keep it fresh with Panthers practices
‘“Now you’re practicing against different guys that may have some other weaknesses you’re forced to be out of your comfort zone, and work on some tools you can add to your tool belt,” said Alexander.’
How Ray-Ray McCloud’s off-the-field development can lead to on-field success for the Bills
‘“Just every day working on my craft and the little things,” Ray-Ray III said. “Being able to become a disciplined professional. Waking up early to workout.”’
Bills Today: What the broadcasters are looking for in tonight’s Bills-Panthers game
‘“Offensive line is still one of the top storylines. I want to see how they mix and match and how they attack it this week and Cody Ford will be the guy I’m focusing in on,” Catalon said. “I think Josh Allen continuing to get timing with the wide receivers and the body language of them. Allen wants to see how they’re reacting when they get a push or the defense has a certain thing.”’