‘Asked if his job is made easier by having a running back like LeSean McCoy, Anderson shot back: “Is he good? I’m not sure.”’
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Josh Allen viewing elbow injury as 'a blessing in disguise'
‘Allen wore a brace on his right elbow as he took part in stretching before practice, then headed into the team’s weight room with a trainer as positional drills started. He said after practice that he felt “relieved and happy” that the injury was not more serious. Speculation early in the week centered on the possibility Allen’s injury could require Tommy John surgery, which would have been catastrophic.’
Bills' Nathan Peterman still just one snap from playing
‘“It’s a crazy league,” Peterman said after practice Wednesday. “You’re always one play away, so as a player in this league, you’ve got to have a short memory, no matter what that is, what that looks like for next week. I’m going to be ready.”’
What He Said: Sean McDermott on Derek Anderson decision, Josh Allen prognosis
‘Yeah, I’ve spoken to our staff about that, and they’re comfortable with where he is. He’s only going to continue to get into better football shape and so on and so forth that you typically get in training camp. That was also a piece of it.’
What They Said: Derek Anderson, Josh Allen, LeSean McCoy on quarterback change
‘Yeah, it is what it is. There’s no time to pout or make excuses. [We] just have to find ways to get it done. If it’s Josh [Allen] or Nate [Peterman] or Derek, whoever it is, we have a job to do and that’s to produce on offense. Guys in the front, they block. Guys in the back, we run. They throw, we catch. [We] just have to minimize all the mistakes with the penalties and take charge. It’s as simple as that.’
Derek Anderson named Buffalo Bills starting QB for Sunday in Indianapolis
‘Peterman, who said after practice, “I respect the decision,” has endured nothing but misery in his time with the Bills. He has now appeared in seven games counting his cameo at the end of the Bills’ playoff loss in Jacksonville. He has completed just 36 of 82 passes (43.9 percent) with three touchdowns and 10 interceptions. His passer rating is historically horrible at 29.11, and last week’s game-losing pick-six in Houston only diminished that number.’
Phew, that was close! Buffalo Bills pick Anderson over Peterman to start at quarterback
‘The choice of Anderson, 35, who has played in 76 NFL games over Peterman, 24, who has played in six – tossing an interception once every 8.8 attempts – fell solidly into the “no-brainer’’ classification.’
Bills coach Sean McDermott hints the knockout shot on Josh Allen was dirty
‘Watching the replay, it certainly looks like Mercilus lowered his helmet and aimed it right at Allen’s elbow, and in an age where protecting the quarterback seems to be more important than anything else, referee Craig Wrolstad did not throw a flag.’
Bills name Derek Anderson starting QB; Allen week-to-week with sprained elbow
‘”If it was a guy, and every situation is different, but if he was a quarterback that hadn’t been around the system it would have been awfully hard to get up to speed in a short amount of time.”‘
Bills' Kelvin Benjamin says Derek Anderson capable of 'picking a defense apart'
‘”It’s cool seeing D.A.,” Benjamin said Wednesday after the team’s first practice with Anderson as the starter. “You could tell he’s having fun, he’s pumped up and energized. You can tell he’s ready to go. I told him he’s like an old Mustang right now he’s just crunk back up.”‘
Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen 'relieved and happy' that injured elbow won't cost him season
‘”I had my dad and my brother call me, telling me they saw different reports and people want to make all these outside accusations and claims, but I’m trusting the doctors we’ve talked to and trust in what we’ve seen,” Allen said. “I’m relieved, I’m happy, and it is what it is.”‘
Bills to start rusty, barely prepared Anderson over incapable Peterman
‘See, this is what happens when an NFL club makes the incomprehensible decision to keep on its roster a No. 2 quarterback, Peterman, who might max out in intangibles and impress in practices, but who in nearly every opportunity over the past two seasons in games has fallen flat on his face.’
Derek Anderson to start at QB in place of Allen for Bills
‘”He brings experience, leadership, presence to the table and he’s worked hard the last week and a half here to get himself up to speed,” McDermott said.’
Wilson Foundation helping remake parks in Detroit, Buffalo
‘”Ralph was committed to exercise, staying active and enjoying life,” his widow, Mary Wilson, said in a release. “It would make Ralph so happy to see people of all ages enjoying these enhanced parks and trails for years to come.”‘
Bills QB Anderson to start vs. Colts
‘Anderson has played in 76 career NFL games with 47 starts (20-27) and his career completion percentage is an uninspiring 54.1 with 60 touchdowns, 60 interceptions, and a passer rating of 71.1.’
Bills to start QB Derek Anderson against Colts
‘”That’s always part of the evaluation,” McDermott said of Peterman’s performances. “But one piece, not every piece of it. I feel like this is the right decision for our football team right now.”‘
With Josh Allen out, Bills will start recently signed Derek Anderson over Nathan Peterman
‘Anderson is at least familiar with McDermott (and general manager Brandon Beane) from their shared time in Carolina, where Anderson served as the backup to Cam Newton for several seasons. He can at least run a functional NFL offense, even if he does not necessarily have the highest ceiling. Either way, Allen seems likely to re-enter the lineup whenever his elbow has healed. It would not be a surprise if the team officially moved on from Peterman shortly after that.’
Bills Rule QB Josh Allen Week-to-Week With Elbow Injury, Derek Anderson to Start
‘Anderson would become the third different starting quarterback the Bills have deployed this season. Nathan Peterman opened the campaign as Buffalo’s starter, but was supplanted by Allen after Week 1. Peterman had entered last week’s contest in relief of Allen, but threw a pick-six in the final minutes that cost the Bills the game.’
Bills to start quarterback Derek Anderson against Colts with Josh Allen out
‘McDermott provided an update on Allen and said the quarterback has an elbow sprain. He added: “There is no plan for surgery but he will be week-to-week.” He also indicated Allen is expected to play again this season, though McDermott didn’t give a timetable for his return.’
Bills name Derek Anderson starter at QB for Sunday
‘Originally a sixth round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2005 NFL Draft, Anderson has played twelve NFL seasons with the Browns, Cardinals, and Panthers, last serving in a backup role in Carolina to Cam Newton for the first seven years of Newton’s career. His last start came on December 4, 2016. Last season, Anderson appeared in only three games, throwing only eight passes. For his career, Anderson has started 47 games, throwing 60 touchdowns and 60 interceptions.’
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation donates $100 Million Buffalo and Detroit communities
‘Wilson was called one of the city’s “greatest champions” by Mayor Byron Brown; “…his vision illuminated our landscape and his humanity enriched our community.”‘
Bowen: "Expect a heavy dose of Marlon Mack early on"
‘”They stayed with the run the most in Marlon Mack’s first game back, even when they were down two and three scores. [Head coach] Frank Reich is a big Mack fan. The Colts were using two rookies early in the season.”‘
Derek Anderson named Buffalo Bills starting quarterback against Colts
‘The Bills cannot start Nathan Peterman by choice after what he did on Sunday, and what he’s done almost every time he’s entered a game. Peterman practices well, he works extremely hard before, during, and after practice, but when the pressure escalates, and he’s on the field, he crumbles.’
McDermott says Allen out this week
‘McDermott had this to say about Anderson,”Derek’s a guy who I’ve been around in Carolina, he brings experience, leadership presence to the table and he’s worked hard the last week and a half here to get himself up to speed.”‘
Sean McDermott: 4 Notable Quotes(Wednesday)
‘We met yesterday on that as a staff because for however long he is or is out in this case, it’s important that we handle that the right way as a staff and that Josh handles it the right way so he continues to develop. The great part about it right now is [that] he can watch a veteran handle things the way it’s supposed to be handled in terms of the walk through that we just came from, practice. This will give Josh a front row seat to experience that.’
Bills to start Derek Anderson this Sunday
‘Sean McDermott officially ruled Josh Allen out on Wednesday. McDermott says the rookie has an elbow sprain and has a chance to return again this year. When asked, the Bills head coach would not go further about the possibility of Allen returning before the season is over.’
Anderson quickly settling in as Bills starter
‘”It’s football. Things that happen in this game never amaze me,” Anderson said. “Just kinda gotta be ready at all times. I was fully aware what I was getting myself into coming here. Not ideal, but we’re going to do what we can.”‘
What They're Saying: Derek Anderson: 'I'm fully committed to it'
‘“It’s not exactly how I saw it happening, I’m not going to lie to you,” Anderson said. “I talked with my friends, my wife. I was like ‘Hey, do you want to do this? Do you really want to do this?’ I told coach [McDermott], I said, ‘If I’m going to do it, I’m going to be fully committed to it.’ And that’s why I came here.”’
Quick Hits: Anderson to start at QB on Sunday
‘“Derek Anderson will be our starter,” said McDermott. “Derek is a guy I’ve been around in Carolina. He brings experience, leadership, presence to the table and he’s worked hard the last week and a half to get himself up to speed.”’
Top 7 storylines for Bills-Colts this week
‘The Buffalo defense is now ranked 3rd overall in the NFL and is in the top ten in rushing yards allowed, passing yards allowed, and sacks.’
Bills Today: Kyle Williams explains why he returned for 2018
‘“I love football. I love team,” Williams told One Bills Live. “There’s nothing like a team. We’ve got a lot of 21-year-old guys that are closer in age to my oldest daughter than they are to me. What bonds them? You’ve got 21-year-old guys from inner cities, from the west coast, and you’ve got a guy from the south who’s 35 and has five kids. What bonds and what brings them together is team, and is this game.’
Vic Carucci: McDermott's loyalty to Peterman deepens QB crisis
‘The bigger issue could be where the Bills go from here. Even if Allen’s rookie rawness doesn’t inspire a whole lot of short-term confidence, he’s still far better than anything else the team has at the position. That’s why the direction McDermott goes with a replacement, assuming one is needed, is drawing the greatest scrutiny he has received since he arrived in Buffalo last year.’
Frank Reich's steady hand charts Colts' new course
‘“He’s just steady,” said Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni. “It’s always the next play, the next play, the next play. He preaches that to our guys. That goes for the next week, as well. We lost a tough one last week. But we’re moving on. We rehash the game and correct the mistakes, but once it’s over, it’s over. I think that’s the sign of a good leader. And Frank’s had years and years of leading.”‘
Frank Reich shielded himself from drama of Colts' coach search
‘“I told him I’m going to go dark and I don’t want to entertain any offers,” said Reich, who was offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles. “I’m not saying there was chatter. I don’t know what activity there would or would not have been for me. But when the playoffs started, I just knew I wanted to be focused and didn’t want to talk about or think about anything but that.”’
Brownfield to football field? Town suggests Tonawanda Coke site for new Bills stadium
‘”Your initial reaction is to start laughing, you know, but when you think about it, it’s not a bad idea,” Emminger said Monday.’
Ralph Wilson's biggest gift yet: $100M to transform LaSalle Park, trails
‘The timing is no accident: The $100 million announcement comes on what would have been Ralph C. Wilson Jr.’s 100th birthday.’
Remembering Ralph Wilson as he would have turned 100
‘To reflect on his life, The Buffalo News spoke with each of the trustees. Here’s what they said.’
Get to know Derek Anderson: A by the numbers look at the Buffalo Bills QB
‘Get to know Derek Anderson: A by the numbers look at the Buffalo Bills QB…’.
Ex-Bills' great Frank Reich on his Colts: 'We believe in our guys,' just need to play better
‘“Unfortunately, a similar formula, too many mistakes early,’’ said Reich, whose Colts host the Bills on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, a game pitting two teams fighting to stay relevant. “I can say this at the outset: We believe in what we’re doing. We believe in our guys. We just need to play better football.”’
Ralph Wilson Foundation gives $200 million for parks, trails in Buffalo and Detroit
‘The funds will go towards developing signature parks, advancing existing trail systems, and supporting the sustainability of these public-use spaces.’