‘Prop bets — wagers on events or nonevents that don’t necessarily affect the outcome of a game — are a rapidly growing segment of the rapidly growing sports gambling industry. And companies are competing to meet the demand, offering an ever-expanding menu of available wagers, ranging from those big-picture, seasonlong bets on individual players such as the Bills’ second-year QB, to granular options offered in-game, including whether a given drive ends in a touchdown or interception.’
Archives for August 2019
How Josh Allen is finding Cole Beasley, dealing with challenges of the blitz
‘Attacking the middle of the field with Beasley will create open and easy throw almost all the time for Allen. Linebackers cannot play zone and allow him to catch easy passes in the holes underneath coverage. They also are not capable of playing man-to-man coverage on him. This is the quandary and the advantage he brings to the Bills’ offense. His skill set changes how teams will have to account for him, and if you don’t have a defender who can line up and cover him, he is going to be open on every play.’
Josh Allen wanted the ball first, Sean McDermott acquiesced, and away the Bills went
‘“Coach McDermott came up to me and I called the coin toss and I said, ‘We want the ball’ and he said ‘OK, let’s go get it,’” Allen said following the Bills 27-14 victory over Carolina. “From that point on we were ready to go.”’
Duke Williams thrives, Tyree Jackson struggles: 12 Buffalo Bills who helped or hurt roster odds vs. Panthers
‘Someone in Hollywood should probably start writing a script on Christian Wade.’
Buffalo Bills preseason 2019: 53-man roster projection following Panthers game
‘Through two preseason games, Tyree Jackson looks nothing like a NFL quarterback. He doesn’t belong on a roster at this time.’
Capaccio: Breaking down Cole Beasley’s night in Carolina
‘I broke down each of those five plays from the formation to Beasley’s route to what Allen did at the snap and with the ball.’
Allen on Sweeney: “He’s answered when his number has been called”
‘“Tommy’s been fantastic. He’s answered when his number has been called,” Allen told reporters after the game. “Obviously, he’s been forced into a lot of action with the (first team). He’s made some big plays for us already, you know, the thing he comes to work every day, ready to learn, ready to work, doesn’t complain just put his head down and goes. So, I really appreciate what he’s doing, and the results are showing for it.”’
‘A’ to ‘B’: Allen to Beasley proving to be a great connection
‘“And, just having that open line of communication where when we get on the field, we’ve talked about this. If the (Mike linebacker) is playing a certain way, I know he’s going to do this move, whatever it is, because we’ve talked about it a lot. That’s going to only continue to get better.”’
Bills Today: Kevin Johnson shares a special moment with his father
‘“I think I just remain the same player that I am. I’m confident every day I go out there on the field.”’
Bills, QBs have impressive outing in win at Carolina
‘But, for the second straight week, there was one glaring missing entity. Where was Ed Oliver, the first-round draft pick, taken No. 9 overall?’
Bills WR Cole Beasley quickly becoming Josh Allen’s favorite target
‘The trip to the Carolinas was a productive one for the Allen-to-Beasley connection. The duo hooked up for three completions during each of the two joint practices with the Panthers, then continued building their chemistry Friday night.’
Bills QB Josh Allen makes impressive rebound in second preseason outing
‘On Friday night, however, Allen looked far more poised and in command. In completing nine of 11 passes for 102 yards, he was sharp on most of his throws. He showed good decision-making and stayed clear of mistakes.’
Roster battle at wide receiver gets tighter in Bills’ win over Panthers
‘You’d think the Bills will want to keep either the quick McKenzie or McCloud as a backup slot option to Beasley. But Williams, the biggest wideout on the roster, is making the decision tougher.’
Josh Allen almost perfect, first-string offense superb in Buffalo Bills’ win over Panthers
‘The Allen-to-Beasley connection is real, and as I’ve been saying almost since the day the Bills signed the diminutive slot receiver in free agency, he’s going to be a major weapon for Allen. In four preseason possessions to date, Beasley has six catches and had one last week wiped out by a penalty.’
Bills’ Josh Allen shows poise, precision in near perfect outing vs. Panthers
‘Allen should have had 10 completions but running back LeSean McCoy dropped a pass on a quick screen play after getting the start and his first action of 2019. The former seventh overall pick finished his night with 102 yards passing.’