‘“Really just getting the mental reps,” Johnson said. “Definitely feel like I’m locked in with the playbook, so really at the end of the day it’s just doing the movements and going through the plays and everything. But I feel mentally, I know the playbook, I feel good about it. Being in the meeting rooms, seeing everything, making calls that the linemen would make without even hearing it. So, I feel good.”’
Archives for August 20, 2024
Mitch Trubisky out week to week; Bills starters won’t play vs. Carolina
‘McDermott said No. 2 QB Mitch Trubisky will be out multiple weeks because of a knee injury he suffered against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. That leaves just newly acquired Ben DiNucci behind Allen and means the Bills likely will need to add another backup, with the season opener against Arizona just 20 days away.’
Buffalo Bills sign former Pac-12 star with short NFL resume to fill need at quarterback
‘The Buffalo Bills need a quarterback to help them get through the final preseason game Saturday afternoon at Highmark Stadium, and it appears according to NFL Network that Anthony Brown is the choice.’
Buffalo Bills injury report update is ‘a real concern,’ puts team in preseason predicament
‘McDermott read off a list of walking wounded that was so extensive, you would think it was December rather than mid-August, and he admitted the injuries are becoming a major concern because not only are so many players unavailable, it is impacting how the Bills practice, and how they will use personnel in the preseason finale against Carolina Saturday.’
Buffalo Bills signing former Baltimore Ravens QB ahead of preseason finale
‘Brown did not play anywhere in 2023 but signed a reserve/future contract with the Las Vegas Raiders at the end of the 2023 season. He was recently waived by the team on August 16.’
Bills face concerning injury outlook: 2 WRs to miss multiple weeks
‘Wide receivers Curtis Samuel (turf toe) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (neck) are considered week-to-week. Samuel missed last Saturday’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Valdes-Scantling left after a hit to the head/neck area.’
Bills PFF Grades: The best and worst from Buffalo’s 9-3 win over Steelers
‘Highest offensive grade: Ray Davis: The rookie running back averaged over seven yards per carry in Buffalo’s win. He finished with an overall grade of 90.6. His run grade was 87.8, pass blocking was 72.4 and his pass grade was 57.6.’
McDermott provides injury updates following Bills preseason win over Steelers
‘Along with the new injuries sustained during the game on Saturday, safeties Damar Hamlin, Cole Bishop (shoulder), Mike Edwards (hamstring), WR Curtis Samuel (general soreness), linebacker Nicholas Morrow (core/groin), LB Baylon Spector (calf), LB Matt Milano (bicep), WR Lawrence Keys III, EDGE Casey Toohill (groin) and offensive lineman Travis Clayton (shoulder) did not suit up during Saturday’s preseason game vs. Pittsburgh.’
McDermott rules out Bills starters for preseason finale, MVS, Trubisky out ‘multiple weeks’
‘Safeties Cole Bishop (shoulder) and Mike Edwards (hamstring), along with linebacker Nicholas Morrow (groin), plan to participate during walkthroughs and individual drills this week, while the Bills also hope defensive end Casey Toohill (groin) returns later in the week. But there’s also a long list of players who are going to miss time.’
Upon Further Review: Lancaster’s Joe Andreessen flashes instincts in first Bills start
‘The Lancaster native got the start after the Buffalo Bills opted to sit out starting middle linebacker Terrel Bernard and injuries kept back ups Baylon Spector and Nicholas Morrow from playing. Andreessen made a team-high 12 tackles in a little more than a half of action, showing he may have a future in the NFL.’
Buffalo Bills fan wins Fanatics Fest costume contest, and tickets to every major sports championship
‘Buffalo Bills devotees are known as some of the most wild in the NFL, so it only makes sense a supporter of the Western New York squad won a heated costume contest at Fanatics Fest over the weekend.’
Injuries continue mounting for the Bills with Samuel, Valdes-Scantling, Hamlin, Trubisky hurt
‘Samuel is out with a turf toe injury and Hamlin out with a hamstring injury both sustained last week. Valdes-Scantling (neck) and Trubisky (knee) were hurt in a 9-3 preseason win at Pittsburgh on Saturday.’
Injuries beginning to pile up for Bills as Week 1 nears
‘Backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky (knee), wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (neck) and tight end Quintin Morris (shoulder), who is undergoing further evaluation, will all be out multiple weeks, coach Sean McDermott said Monday. Wide receiver Curtis Samuel (turf toe), safety Damar Hamlin (hamstring) and linebacker Baylon Spector (calf) are all week-to-week.’
Bills’ Keon Coleman Had Ice-Cold Reaction to Josh Allen Trying to Scare Him
‘As the Bills players walked by, Allen jumped out and yelled “Ah!” None of the players even appeared to jump or look alarmed. Coleman in particular just shrugged his shoulders in response to his quarterback’s scare attempt.’
Faced with Mitch Trubisky injury, Buffalo Bills sign QB Anthony Brown
‘Trubisky consistently struggled this preseason to create explosive plays. He also threw an interception that made everyone in Pittsburgh remember why he’s no longer in Pittsburgh.’