‘If Allen can’t play, the Bills would need to promote Webb from the practice squad to serve as the backup to Matt Barkley. Such a move must be made by 4 p.m. Saturday in order for Webb to be eligible to play against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. McDermott said the team would be comfortable taking the decision right up to the deadline.’
Archives for October 4, 2019
Analysis: Bills’ Josh Allen, Titans’ Marcus Mariota at opposite ends of caution issue
‘Mariota’s circumstances have not been ideal. He’s on his third head coach and fourth offensive coordinator in five years. His offensive line has been operating at less than full strength. He has taken the most sacks per pass play of any QB this season.’
Quarterly report card shows glowing marks on defense
‘The numbers do not paint a pretty picture for Josh Allen.’
News staff predictions for Bills-Titans in Week 5
‘Titans, 20-17.’
View from Vegas: Betting trends and prediction for Bills-Titans
‘With QB Josh Allen in the concussion protocol, you might have to wait for a decision before placing your money down, but we’ll go with the Bills based on the way Allen’s health appears to be trending.’
Josh Allen’s status unchanged; Buffalo Bills quarterback remains in concussion protocol
‘This does not mean Allen won’t play Sunday, but three days shy of the game, to still be in the protocol probably isn’t a good sign for his availability. And quite honestly, it makes all the sense in the world to rest him this week with the bye week on the horizon.’
Roth: In Era of Mobile QB, tackling is a lot harder than in Mike Vrabel’s day
‘“Nothing’s more important than the safety of our players,’’ said Vrabel, whose Tennessee Titans (2-2) host the Buffalo Bills (3-1) Sunday at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. “That’s critical and we try to learn and try to coach our players what’s the proper way to play within the rules but to also go as aggressively and as fast as possible. That’s no different than Buffalo. They’re a fast, hard-hitting and physical defense and they play the game clean.”‘
Buffalo Bills may hold RB Devin Singletary out of Titans game as a precaution
‘“Part of our conversation that we have with (Bills trainer) Nate (Breske) and (general manager) Brandon Beane is, ‘Hey, let’s understand where we are in terms of space and time,” McDermott said.’
Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott predicted to win Head Coach of the Year in Quarterly Awards
‘CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin is buying the Bills’ start. and McDermott In a NFL Quarterly Awards article, Dubin predicted that McDermott would go on to win the NFL’s Head Coach of the Year award.’
Friday’s Tennessee Coverage
Titans’ Wesley Woodyard adjusting to bench role – while still leading linebacking corps (Nashville Tennessean)
Vrabel expecting defensive battle with visiting Buffalo (Nashville Post)
Titans getting more big plays in passing game (WKRN-TV)
Bills QB still a mystery for Titans (WKRN-TV)
Thursday’s Quick Hits: Praise for Corey Davis, Derrick Henry’s a Frank Gore Fan, and the Titans Injury Report (TitansOnline.com)
Titans Eager To Start Streaking, Bills Hoping Allen Returns
‘Ball security has been a big problem for the Bills, who are tied for the league worst with 10 turnovers and seven interceptions. Allen has been intercepted six times and lost two fumbles. Barkley was intercepted once, sealing the Bills’ loss last week. That’s slowed down an offense that ranks ninth in piling up 387.3 yards a game but is tied for 23rd in scoring with 19 points a game.’
Bills-Titans Preview Capsule
‘Bills have won 2 straight vs. Titans by point each.’
How Reliable Is Josh Allen and the Bills’ Offense?
‘Allen’s trouble with identifying pressure is equaled by his trouble with identifying coverage, particularly as it pertains to the backside safety.’
Bills prep in the rain for Titans; Allen still in protocol
‘“Yeah, it was,” McDermott responded when asked if that was part of the reason the Bills worked in the rain. “We’ve done some work in the spring, as well, to prepare for potential weather. This was another day of it, which was good. We didn’t have to fabricate wet ball drills. We had the elements of it out there today.”’
Bills release OT Conor McDermott
‘McDermott (6-8, 305) has been with the club the last three seasons appearing in eight games. He has been inactive each of the first four games for the Bills this season.’