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Not to mention getting the guy some help at OL and WR to maximize his talent.

The Good and the Bad of Every Rookie QB So Far By ANDY BENOIT October 10, 2018 In Week 5, starting rookie quarterbacks went 4-0—something the NFL has never before seen. The headline is better than the text, though. Those four winning rookie QBs averaged a modest 198 yards passing, and the previous week the rookie starters went winless—a subtle reminder that quarterback development is a long-term process. But that doesn’t stop us from diving deep into what the short-term has shown so far. Here’s an overview of the rookie QBs, ranked 1–5 in terms of how their rookie seasons project to look at the end of 2018. 4. JOSH ALLEN The Good: As expected, you see flashes of the raw talent. Allen’s arm is robust, particularly on deep balls, and he’s mobile enough that it’s fair to question why Bills coaches have not incorporated him more into their run designs, reminiscent of what Sean McDermott’s old team, the Panthers, do with Cam Newton. Allen is also willing to get hit, and while the hits have come far too often, at least he doesn’t flinch in the pocket. As Blaine Gabbert observers can attest, fear in the pocket will curtail a career, no matter how talented the passer. The Bad: Allen doesn’t yet know what he’s doing out there. He’s only four games in, so it’d be foolish to make any definitive declarations. But in terms of processing defensive looks pre-and post-snap, understanding route concepts and getting off bad reads quickly (a crucial, overlooked quarterbacking skill), Allen has more room to grow than any first-round quarterback in recent memory. The Forecast: Not encouraging. Allen has a ton to learn, and he must do so with an unathletic offensive line and subpar receiving corps. If McDermott’s Bills weren’t such overachievers, you’d say, realistically, the best outcome for this kid is to come away without any scars. Any Given Sunday: Bills over Titans | Football Outsiders by Rivers McCown Josh Allen Progress Report: What Exactly Do The Bills Do Well? Since we covered the Bills in Week 3, Josh Allen has put up two games with DYARs of -40 and -220, where he threw for a combined 223 yards and three picks. He has also taken a league-high 19 sacks. In some ways, Allen's season is the proverbial car wreck you can't help but gawk at. In a league where Jared Goff and Patrick Mahomes are making everything look easy, Allen has Goff's numbers ... from Goff's rookie season with Jeff Fisher. But outside of the triumphant return of Shady McCoy this week, other players simply aren't stepping up for Buffalo. This is a group effort. Of Buffalo's receivers with 15 or more targets, only Zay Jones has positive DYAR. Kelvin Benjamin has been an unmitigated disaster, catching eight of 27 attempts for 103 yards, and has been the intended target on three interceptions. Andre Holmes has never been able to catch. Allen owns the 19 sacks, but Buffalo through Week 4 owned a 34.0 percent pressure rate on the offensive line, 28th in the NFL. (After this game, that's dropped to 30.3 percent, now 24th, according to Sports Info Solutions). The offensive design for Allen to take shots downfield under Brian Daboll's sage tutelage has created (per NFL Next Gen Stats) an expected completion percentage of 61.3 percent, the third-worst in the NFL. We have 33 deep balls for Allen in our data -- he's completed seven of them, for 205 yards, with four interceptions and one DPI. That equates to a DYAR of -152 just on those snaps, which is nearly triple the second-worst deep ball DYAR this season (Nick Foles at -53) and makes him one of just three players with a negative DYAR on deep balls: Allen, Foles, and Tom Brady. (That's right! Tom Brady comparisons in Allen's first year!) Listen, we hated this draft pick for the Bills with the fire of a million suns, especially once you factor in trading up for him, but this offense is doing him no favors at all. The Bills need only look at their recent coaching past for inspiration on how you manage a tall quarterback with a big arm and lousy accuracy: the job Doug Marrone and Nathaniel Hackett are doing with Blake Bortles in Jacksonville. Allen has the size and speed to be a threat on running plays and do credible play-action. He's going to sail some easy throws, because he was always going to do that. Did you watch him in college?

Nothing? You seriously underestimate the talent they have on offense starting with Watson and Hopkins. Their OL is bad, so the BIlls D has a good chance to make this game winnable.

Texans Prepare for Big Week Against Bills With their first two wins of the season coming in back-to-back overtime games, the Texans hope to build on their momentum heading into Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills defense forced three turnovers (two fumbles and an interception) in last week’s win over the Tennessee Titans. Buffalo limited the Titans to just 221 net yards in the 13-12 win.

Belichick on Chiefs' offense: 'They're all dangerous' The battle-tested New England Patriots have seen a lot under head coach Bill Belichick. They've also faced the Kansas City Chiefs a few times over the past few seasons, including the 2017 season opener where the Chiefs emerged with a 42-27 win over the Patriots. Sunday's prime-time matchup, however, provides a different view and challenge for the Patriots. Alex Smith is no longer the Chiefs' signal-caller, and second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes now leads the league's fifth-ranked offense and second-best scoring unit equipped with a plethora of weapons. "They're all dangerous," Patriots head coach Bill Belichick told reporters Wednesday. "You can't stop one guy in this offense. They've got too many guys. The quarterback is a problem. The backs are a problem. The tight ends are a problem. The receivers are a problem. They're all a problem." All Matchups, Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots | Pro-Football-Reference.com

2018 Week 6 Sunday, October 14, 2018 - 1:00PM Buffalo Bills 0 vs. Houston Texans 0 at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX Head To Head for: Buffalo vs. Houston

Bills Injury Report: Hyde Practicing, Hopeful for Sunday It was the first time back on the practice field in over a week for safety Micah Hyde on Wednesday. Hyde was just a limited participant as he tries to return from a groin injury suffered in Green Bay in Week 4. Nevertheless, he’s encouraged by the progress he’s made in the past week. “I feel good. I feel great,” he said. “I think ultimately it’s going to be a group decision. It’s not just mine. If it was up to just me I’d try to go every day, but that’s just the competitor in me. It’s ultimately up to the trainers to see how I feel.” Buffalo’s athletic training staff likely wants to take a cautious approach knowing how much the groin muscles for a defensive back are taxed by the demands of the position. “Any leg injury for DBs is tough just because we do so much running,” said Hyde. “We open up the hips and break off of feet and ankles. Leg injuries are tough. So I’m trying to get back, but we’re trying to play it smart. It’s still early in the season and you don’t want to go out there and think you’re loosening it up, but then you end up pulling it or straining it some more. It’s one of those tough injuries.” Hyde is hoping he’ll be ready to return to the lineup Sunday, but he won’t be making the final decision alone. “I know my body. I like to think I heal pretty fast, but I was thinking that last week and didn’t play,” he said. “We’ll see how it goes. It’s a group decision and we’ll try to make it happen.”

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The opnion is being deservedly ridiculed on Social Media for the terrible idea that it is.

I didn't know John Clayton was Italian.

Derek Anderson: "I'm Excited About It" (8:36) New QB Derek Anderson talks about joining the team, providing veteran leadership and more.

Derek Anderson: "I'm Excited About It" (8:36) New QB Derek Anderson talks about joining the team, providing veteran leadership and more. What They're Saying: Derek Anderson embracing role as mentor 1 - Derek Anderson embracing role as mentor 2 - LeSean McCoy: ‘Sky’s the limit’ for Josh Allen 3 - Micah Hyde on how Bills are preparing for Deshaun Watson 4 - Taking Watson down a key, according to new Bills DT 5 - Jordan Poyer thinks Bills need to limit ‘big plays’ 6 - Taron Johnson thinks defense is ‘getting better each game’