Two Bills Drive

Buffalo Bills News and Discussion

Archives for August 19, 2023

Four Buffalo Bills players to watch in preseason game against Steelers

‘With the announcement from head coach Sean McDermott that starting quarterback Josh Allen will play into the second quarter Saturday, the opportunities for Kyle Allen to earn the No. 2 job are shrinking by the day. McDermott was blunt after the first exhibition game that it’s an open competition between Kyle Allen and Matt Barkley for the backup job. Make no mistake, that was not the plan going into training camp.’

Bills Mailbag: Could Kaiir Elam be put on the trade block?

‘It’s way too soon to cut bait on Elam, although his inability to lock down the starting job opposite Tre’Davious White is troubling, even if the competition isn’t over. One other thing to consider here: The Bills traded Wyatt Teller too soon and watched him become an All-Pro guard in Cleveland. Undoubtedly, Brandon Beane learned from that and that may naturally lead to some hesitancy in trading away drafted players too soon.’

Here are 5 players to watch as Bills meet Steelers in second preseason game

‘Now, what also must be recognized is that Allen was facing better Colts players than Barkley was. That said, Allen needs to show some improvement this week and next and at least give fans a glimmer of hope that if Josh Allen were to get hurt, he could come in and at least keep the ship afloat and perhaps even further it along on its journey.’

Pregame Points: Bills prepare for second preseason matchup vs. Steelers

‘Kincaid did not see a target during his first preseason game last week. But with Allen taking the field for Week 2, it would behoove the Bills starting QB to fire a few balls the rookie’s way as the duo hopes to gain increased rapport with the regular season fast approaching. Whatever the duration of Allen’s participation on Saturday, that will likely be all she wrote for him throughout the preseason. So, in limited time on the field together, it will be interesting to see if the offensive staff tries to generate a connection or two between the duo against Pittsburgh.’

Quarterbacks Beware: Von Miller’s Pash Rush Summit Is Shaping a New Generation

‘Miller’s pass-rusher paradigm begins here: The vast majority of rushers must be tall enough to impede throwing lanes; strong enough to move massive men; patient enough to fail far more than they succeed; quick enough to thrive in slivers of time and space; athletic enough to change directions, deploy hands and bowl over and tug down targets. But that’s just the foundation. Even for the rare human who can do all those things, the baseline is no longer enough.’

Opinion: Capaccio: Bills at Steelers: What to watch for

‘Terrel Bernard has been out with a hamstring injury, so he won’t have a shot to play in this one. That means Tyrel Dodson should have another big chance to show what he can do, and veteran AJ Klein is also still in the mix.’