‘The third preseason game is traditionally known as the “dress rehearsal” for the regular season. It’s the game that the starters play the most – sometimes into the third quarter. With that in mind, it’s easy to follow a line of thinking that starting Allen is a sign of things to come. Before the first two preseason games, Bills coach Sean McDermott delayed making an announcement on his starting quarterback until shortly before kickoff. Not so this time.’
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Fox analyst Davis gets to assess Allen's footwork improvement on Sunday
‘“I love everything about him,” added Davis of Allen. “He is one of the greatest kids I’ve ever met.”’
Ex-Bills guard Richie Incognito arrested for disorderly conduct, threats
‘Employees at the funeral home said Incognito punched caskets, throw things and at one point slammed na urn into a casket. A funeral home employee said Incognito and his family were having a dispute because the family did not want Incognito to attend the funeral.’
Five things to know about new Bills punter Jon Ryan
‘Ryan was described as a “franchise icon” in a news release announcing his departure. He was the team’s longest-tenured player, the only player on the roster from before coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider arrived and played in a franchise-record 159 consecutive games. He also holds franchise records with 770 punts, 34,491 punt yards and 276 punts inside the 20-yard line. For his career, he has 914 punts for 40,895 yards and 311 punts inside the 20.’
Ravens receiver Jimmy Smith to miss opener against Bills
‘The league said Smith was suspended for violating the personal conduct policy. He is eligible to return on Oct. 1 following the Ravens’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Fixing footwork has allowed Josh Allen to make big strides with the Bills
‘”I had a problem with a long front step and that was causing my elbow to drop, and it was throwing off the entire sequence within the hip and the shoulder and the arm coming through,” Allen told The Buffalo News this week. “So when I keep that steady and I can take a small front stride and get (the left foot) down, my lead step, as fast as possible, the ball comes out quicker, it comes out cleaner, my throwing motion is less violent and that equals more accurate balls.”‘
Former Buffalo Bill Richie Incognito arrested in Arizona
‘Scottsdale police were called to the Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary at about 3:30 p.m. Monday on reports of disorderly conduct. Officers were told Incognito was upset with staff, damaged property inside the business and shouted at employees.’
Strobe light technology helps Bills WR Andre Holmes train his eyes
‘“You recalibrate your eyes, especially when you’ve had a few days off,” said Holmes, who first started using the technology when he played for the Raiders. “Sometimes you come back and you’re a little tired and I recalibrate my eyes and it works out for me. It allows me to focus on seeing the ball.”’
With McCarron's status uncertain, Bills likely in market for emergency quarterback
‘“Yeah, (GM) Brandon (Beane) and I have spoken about it,’’ McDermott said about signing another quarterback to play out the summer with. “Like always, he’s always looking at our situation and what we may need to do for not only the long term, but the short term in this case.’’’
Bills add longtime Seattle punter Jon Ryan as precaution, competition for Schmidt
‘Ryan, who doesn’t lack for a colorful past, was the Seattle Seahawks punter for the past 10 seasons. He averaged 44.7 yards on 912 attempts with a net average of 38.4 and dropped 311 punts inside the 20.’
8 things to know about new Buffalo Bills P Jon Ryan
‘Jon Ryan spent 10 seasons in Seattle. Before his time with the Seahawks, Ryan spent two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and two seasons with the Green Bay Packers. During his NFL career, Ryan has been in the top five in gross punting average five times.’
Buffalo Bills to host punter Jon Ryan on free-agent visit (report)
‘After losing Carter, Buffalo is reportedly looking at another punter to compete with Schmidt. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, the Bills will host former Seahawks punter Jon Ryan on a free-agent visit.’
Ex-Bills lineman Richie Incognito arrested for disorderly conduct in funeral home
‘Scottsdale patrol officers responded to a call to Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary where Incognito was reportedly upset with staff members and threatening to retrieve guns from his vehicle and return to shoot the employees.’
Regina punter Jon Ryan joining Bills, practising Wednesday
‘Ryan, who has missed just one NFL game since leaving the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers after two seasons in 2006, averaged 44.7 yards per punt in his 10 seasons with the Seahawks. Last year he averaged exactly 45 yards per kick.’
Buffalo Bills sign former Seahawks punter Jon Ryan
‘The Canadian-born Ryan spent 10 seasons in Seattle and had been the longest active player on the team’s roster.’
Ex-NFLer Incognito accused of threatening funeral home staff
‘”Incognito reportedly was upset with staff and began to damage property inside the business and shout at employees,” said Sgt. Ben Hoster, a police spokesman. “At several points during his contact with staff, Incognito threatened to retrieve guns from his vehicle and return to shoot the employees.”‘
Report: Bills to sign P Ryan
‘The 36-year-old ranked last among NFL punters this preseason, however, with just 29.8 net yards per punt.’
Incognito arrested after funeral home fracas
‘”Initial reports advised that a male, later identified as 35-year-old Richard Incognito, was at the mortuary reference funeral arrangements for his father,” the statement read. “Incognito reportedly was upset with staff and began to damage property inside the business and shout at employees. At several points during his contact with staff, Incognito threatened to retrieve guns from his vehicle and return to shoot the employees.’
Jon Ryan signs with Bills after getting release from Seattle
‘The move had been expected since the Seahawks traded up in the fifth round in April’s draft to select Michael Dickson from Texas.’
Richie Incognito charged with disorderly conduct, making threats
‘According to a police report released Tuesday, Incognito entered Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary and began acting erratically around four employees. Police were called when Incognito made his hand into the shape of a gun and told one of the employees he had a “truck full of guns” in the parking lot.’
Report: Richie Incognito arrested after threatening to shoot funeral home employees
‘The 35-year-old free agent, released by the Bills in May, announced on Twitter over the weekend that his father had passed away. On Monday, while visiting Scottsdale’s Messingers Funeral Home, Incognito “created a disturbance” by “acting erratically” and at one point making a “gun gesture toward one of the employees,” per Florio. Police reports indicated that Incognito also said he had guns in his truck, which proved to be true after police located and impounded weapons in his vehicle.’
Bills officially sign punter Jon Ryan
‘Ryan will join Colton Schmidt on the roster at the punter position, and will likely compete to make the 53-man roster for the upcoming season. Cory Carter was the other punter on the roster to start the preseason, but suffered a torn ACL in his left knee on Friday against the Cleveland Browns.’
Former Bills guard Incognito arrested in Arizona on Monday
‘TMZ reports that Scottsdale Police obtained a search warrant on Incognito’s car, where they did find guns in his vehicle. Both his vehicle and the weapons were impounded.’
Bills sign veteran punter Jon Ryan to one-year deal
‘Ryan spent 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks but was released by his former team earlier in the week. According to reports, Ryan requested a release after the team drafted a new punter in April.’
Richie Incognito: NFL lineman arrested at Arizona funeral home for disorderly conduct
‘Police report that they were called to the Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary at 3:30 p.m. for a disorderly conduct call. Incognito, whose father died earlier this week, as upset with the staff and allegedly damaging “property” inside the business and shouting at employees.’
Bills sign punter Ryan
‘The Bills lost punter Corey Carter to injury in last Friday’s game against the Browns and also released Tyler Davis.’
Richie Incognito arrested at Arizona funeral home following father's death
‘While there, police say Incognito became upset with staff members and started shouting and damaging property inside the business.’
Bills add former Seahawk to punting battle
‘Ryan is the Seahawks all-time leader in punts, punt yards, and authored the team’s longest single punt. He’ll take over from Carter the battle with incumbent Bills punter Colton Schmidt, who has been with the Bills the last four seasons.’
Report: Former Bills OL made threats against funeral home
‘Citing sources, ProFootballTalk reports Incognito was acting erratically while making arrangements for his father and, at one point, made a gun gestures towards an employee while saying he had guns in his truck.’
Bills sign free agent P Jon Ryan
‘Ryan, 36, asked Seattle to release him after the punting job was given to rookie fifth-round pick Michael Dickson.’
Bills Today: Allen earning respect, trust from vets
‘“He has my respect, but he is earning my trust,” said Alexander of the Bills rookie quarterback. “That is the biggest thing when you have new guys, especially young guys, that you are depending on. They look good in practice, they are doing all of the things right way, but how are they going to respond in games?”’
Josh Allen to start Sunday against Cincinnati
‘”We’re staying with the rotation,” coach Sean McDermott said. “Nate (Peterman) had the ‘ones’ yesterday; Josh will have them today. We’re just with the rotation at this point. … After today, we’ll start to move into a little bit of a blend of a normal week as we prepare. Our players can get acclimated to the routine of a normal, regular-season week. We’ve got some new players who haven’t been around us in terms of that routine, so we try and expose them to that.”‘
Bills rookie Tremaine Edmunds dealing with the weight of lofty expectations
‘”We know he’s a young player. We’ve got to manage expectations that way,” coach Sean McDermott said Monday. “Certainly, he’s done some nice things to this point, but has a long way to go as well. Just take it one day, one play at a time.”‘
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‘We talk quite a bit about that with all of our young players, with all of our players, let alone the young players for sure, in particular a position like middle linebacker, signal caller, quarterback, all those types of positions where there’s a leadership component that comes inherently with that position. We spent a lot of time talking through that, communicating, managing that the best we can. At the end of the day, he’ll grow into it as well, so there’s that process that takes one play at a time, one week at a time. The more comfortable he gets, the more we can put on his plate.’
Bills fans excited Josh Allen named starting quarterback this Sunday
‘“I trust this new head coach (Sean McDermott) and GM (general manager Brandon Beane). I think they are very methodical. I would say this is to gauge where he is. It’s a new offensive system. If they are close (in performance), well why not (start Allen)?”‘
Buffalo Bills name Josh Allen starter for third preseason game vs. Bengals
‘The third preseason game is generally considered to be a dress rehearsal for the regular season. Starting Allen in the game means that the team considers him a legitimate option to start in Week 1 versus the Baltimore Ravens.’
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‘”I think that any time I would miss in college, it was largely due to my feet,” Allen stated. “In getting with Jordan, I’ve been trying to correct my feet through every throw and make sure that I was sequencing consistently. Once my feet started to clean up, that’s when you started seeing the ball placed in the right positions.”‘
Buffalo Bills' Harrison Phillips ready to make impact with Kyle Williams out
‘”He’s very smart obviously coming from Stanford,” Washington said. “His total knowledge of the game. He understands a lot more things than a rookie should understand.’
Buffalo Bills QB AJ McCarron did not suffer a fracture in collarbone (report)
‘Although this is clearly good news for McCarron, the quarterback could be falling behind in the team’s quarterback competition. McCarron started in Buffalo’s second preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and finished 3-of-6 for 12 yards. McCarron didn’t receive much help from Buffalo’s starting offensive line during his time on the field, but rookie Josh Allen and second year quarterback Nathan Peterman both fared better during their time on the field against Cleveland.’
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‘”Yeah, Brandon and I have spoken about it. Like always, he’s always looking at our situation and what we may need to do for not only the long term, but the short term in this case. We’ll see.”‘