BurpleBull

Sounds about right. Except for the ending part about Peterman... Allen plays admirably, gets released from his 3rd QB station, and then Peterman gets thrown into the dungeon for all of eternity. Geez. Lol

Understood. Nonetheless, I'm left to assume that when you presented the idea of a wager, it was under the assumption that Josh Allen would be regarded by coaches as the QB best suited--- between himself and Peterman, if not of all three ---to be taking snaps under center on opening day. Stated it before, and I hold to the belief that the QB battle will likely come down to Peterman and McCarron.

I don't think Coleman was brought in with the hopes of him materializing into a WR1 or WR2; I think he was brought in to keep defenses honest, but more importantly to help Kelvin Benjamin and the offense out on the outside with his speed, when Benjamin's working from the slot. I see Coleman as having the most value as a slot guy. He also has value as a KR and you know how McDermott feels about having guys that can contribute on special teams.

As part of your hazing, you're required to capture the whole thing on video and bring it back to us.

Never a good look when ESPN picks up a story.

To be fair, Bills' fan could be mocked equally, if not harder, given their reaction to every nice Allen throw, considering he was the least regarded of the big-name QB in terms of accuracy. And no...I'm not knocking Allen.

What was Cam's catch percentage with Fadingpain as his QB?

I think you have to hold on to Phillips somehow. His hands are solid and the Bills receiving corps may need all the help it can get. Looks like he could be very solid out of the slot.

Fan people or management people? If you're talking fan people, why on earth would fan people think it their place to give such a directive?

I remember there was a rumor that had him sabotaging his combine results in an effort to manipulate the draft and be selected by Carolina.

Tell it to his face or do the same.

Lol. Pretty sure I know exactly what was said.

Just record it all.

My only issue with this is that it sounds as though you believe that the perceived readiness of Allen, would trump everything else going around him and I just don't believe that's how this regime operates. The timing of the move, I think, would have to coincide with the direction the team as a whole was moving in at the time.

So we should definitely base what might happen to Peterman and McCarron off of how KC's QB situation played out? KC's handling of their QB situation doesn't serve as a rulebook on when a switch from one QB to another is to be made for every team, because the circumstances are different. We know that Josh Allen was brought in to take the reins at QB eventually, the goal of every team who newly drafts a QB in the early rounds is to play its QB, with the best case scenario being sooner rather than later. You can turn to Mahomes' situation in KC, but it doesn't do away with the fact that how soon Allen is inserted in the lineup, is at least partly predicated on how both McCarron and Peterman perform. Lastly, you mention how Allen will take over as soon as he is 'ready', while making mention of Mahomes' deal in KC; are you insinuating that Mahomes was given the keys at the correct time? Because from early camp reports, it sounds as though Mahomes is struggling mightily. Alex Smith may have been a legit MVP candidate last season, but he was also a seven-year vet upon signing with KC, who was able to get KC out of the first round of the playoffs only once in four tries as QB, and would be turning 34 years old. I think this was more an understanding by the Chiefs org. that Smith could take them but so far and a moving away from him in favor of a younger, much more dynamic QB, versus Mahomes being absolutely ready for the moment. As I stated earlier, I think this regime is far more patient and steadfast in how they do things than people would like to believe. I don't believe they will insert Allen into the mix unless they feel he's absolutely ready to enter, but I also don't believe they would abruptly disrupt the flow of things possibly to the detriment of the team for the sake of finally showcasing Josh Allen to the world.

I've read this before and I wasn't talking practice reps, I was talking game reps, with Allen as the first or second QB to take the field.

I know they aren't trying to identify 'the guy' moving forward, they feel like they've found him in Allen. But how do figure that the play of McCarron and Peterman have no bearing on Allen? If Allen just plays 'okay' in the preseason but McCarron and Peterman both have off-the-charts preseason performances, then their play will impact the coaches, leading them to the likely decision of having Allen remain third in the QB pecking order---effectively affecting Allen's chances of being named opening day starter. On the flip side, if Allen plays just 'okay' and both McCarron and Peterman play horrendously, then chances are Allen gets by on his 'okay' showing and improves his chances of being named starter. I think each guy is trying to look his best and win the starting job, I don't think either McCarron or Peterman is trying to ward off Allen in particular or losing sleep over nightmares of Josh Allen leapfrogging the two of them on the depth chart. Allen getting on the field sooner rather than later depends on how good he looks when measured against both McCarron and Peterman.

Absolutely they want him to get work vs. better competition, I just don't think it happens by the second game, with Allen as the first or second QB entering the ballgame. Allen getting those early reps will depend on McCarron and Peterman's performances. I think people underestimate this regime's steadfastness and patience. If Allen jumps anybody on the depth chart assuming he's QB3 when preseason starts, I could see it happening by the third game.

My guess is it will be Allen.

Anthony Miller, hoping the Bills can hit on its own WR in next year's draft.

Yes, it's good knowing that he has some of the nuances of the passing game down at this stage in his career. Peterman seems a lot more matured with his understanding of what needs to happen on the field then might be expected for a second-year player. I think he's worked too hard at his game this offeseason to not apply it when it counts.

Thanks for the heads-up. Really enjoyed his reporting. Detailed and felt unbiased. A lot of times based on the overwhelming tweets you get on Allen and the very few highlight plays you get tweeted on Peterman, it can really leave one believing that Peterman just isn't doing enough to warrant any shine. Very good to know that Peterman was doing a lot of the little things right that would ordinarily go unreported.

I agree with both. I'm waiting to see how Peterman will fare from last season in live game action as well. I'm hopeful that he's learned the things he shouldn't do this time around, seeing how much is riding on it. I can't imagine that he would dive head-first to end a scramble or try to throw the out route so casually without knowing that he can actually get the ball to the receiver this time around. I think he'll be fine...but we'll see.

For me, only the legend comes to mind.