‘Webster previously played for the Broncos and the Rams. The Rams released him in April after he failed a physical while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in a December game against the Eagles.’
BillsBeat - August 19, 2018
Bills punter Cory Carter reportedly tears knee ligament
‘He was signed to the Bills’ practice squad late last season and was battling veteran Colton Schmidt in training camp.’
Jim Kubiak: What stood out about Bills' QB against Browns
‘The smoke from this hype quickly dissipated as rookie Josh Allen emerged, leading the Bills franchise like an experienced veteran. Nathan Peterman proved his value, finishing strong with an 8 for 8 fourth quarter in Buffalo’s first win of the preseason. The Bills overall QB grade was 94 percent, collectively going 20-for-29 or 172 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions.’
Jay Skurski's Bills Mailbag: So, what happens at quarterback now?
‘In short, yes, I would start Josh Allen against Cincinnati in Week 3 of the preseason.’
Inside the Bills: How 'Embedded' came to be
‘The idea for the show came from the footage the team shot from the victorious locker room in Week 17 of the 2017 season in Miami. Assuming the Bills beat the Dolphins, there was a chance they could end a 17-season playoff drought. Camera crews were set up in South Florida, at (716) Food and Sport and in New York City, where the Sabres were preparing to play in the Winter Classic.’
Bills vs. Browns was highest-rated program of summer
‘The Buffalo Bills’ 19-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns led by quarterbacks Allen and Nathan Peterman had a 23.8 rating on WKBW-TV (Channel 7) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., making it easily the highest-rated program of the summer here.’
Bengals' Andy Dalton: An improbable hero to a devoted Bills fanbase
‘”Things just work in an odd way,” Boyd said. “God set things up for a reason. I’m thankful to make the play for our team, first of all. But second of all, it helped a lot because it showed how much respect (Bills fans) had towards me and Andy because of that play. They stood by us and congratulated us, because we did something to help them do something that they haven’t done in a long time.”‘
Josh Allen should get start for Buffalo Bills in third preseason game
‘A quick scan of the veterans available includes Derek Anderson, Mark Sanchez, Matt Moore, Scott Tolzien, Christian Hackenberg, Mark Sanchez, Kellen Clemens, Josh Johnson, and T.J. Yates among others. That’s flat out depressing, but if the Bills were planning to carry three quarterbacks into the regular season, they may have to consider one of these players.’
Pollock: Bills’ situation at quarterback coming clear?
‘But, for the second straight game, it was Nate Peterman, last year’s fifth-round draft choice. who sparkled.’
Buffalo Bills DT Kyle Williams avoids ACL injury (report)
‘On Saturday morning, Ian Rapoport gave an update on Williams. According to Rapoport, Williams avoided injury to his ACL.’
Buffalo Bills to host CB Kayvon Webster on free-agent visit (report)
‘Although Schefter only listed three teams, Webster is drawing interest from plenty of other teams as well per his Instagram story on August 15.’
Jordan Poyer says Buffalo Bills defense settled down after bad start
‘”(We need to be) more disciplined, being more disciplined in our gaps, shedding blocks and then tackling,” Poyer told NYup.com after the game. “Tackling, for me anyway, tackling was a huge deal. I need to continue to work on it and continue to pride myself on getting better.”‘
ESPN's Darren Woodson: Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen 'destined to be an absolute superstar'
‘”Josh Allen’s play absolutely jumped out at me today,” Woodson said on SportsCenter. “The one thing you know about him is his arm’s electric. He’s a big-time football player. A big-time athlete that can run around the outside of the pocket. He can sit in the pocket. He can make every throw on the football field. He needs more reps. Once he gets those reps, this kid is destined to be an absolute superstar.”‘
13 Buffalo Bills who helped or hurt themselves against Cleveland Browns
‘You can put Marcus Murphy’s name in Sharpie when writing out your 53-man roster projections. Murphy continued to run the ball well in Buffalo’s offense. The back finished the second preseason game with 39 yards on four carries. In addition to running the ball well, Murphy showed what he could do on special teams by returning one punt for 39 yards.’
Kryk: It’s time for Bills to start rookie quarterback Josh Allen
‘Allen – in hard contrast to pre-injury McCarron – looked vibrant, confident and in rhythm. Sure, he completed nothing but short passes, but Allen kept moving the chains on all three drives – with, and against, different sets of players.’
Bills QB McCarron reportedly fractures collarbone
‘The injury might open the way for fast-improving rookie quarterback Josh Allen to ascend to starter by the end of training camp. Or as early as the coming week.’
Ready or not, Bills are that much closer to Josh Allen time after AJ McCarron injury
‘But the Bills must be careful. This must be a decision based on Allen’s readiness, not on the lack of good alternatives. This must be about Allen’s long-term development and whether that would be aided — or perhaps harmed — by being thrown into regular season competition so soon.’
McCarron injury opens door for Bills' Allen, Peterman
‘The 6-foot-5, 237-pound Allen threw for 1,966 yards with 19 touchdowns last season at Wyoming. Peterman appeared in four games with Buffalo in 2017, finishing 24 of 49 for 252 yards with two touchdowns versus five interceptions.’
Report: Bills hopeful DT Williams avoided ACL injury
‘The team is awaiting the results of an MRI exam, but the NFL Network reported Saturday morning that the injury did not involve Williams’ ACL.’
Ex-Browns receiver calls out 'Hard Knocks' for leaving out key details of his trade
‘The news Bills receiver actually got to face his former team on Friday in a preseason game that Buffalo won over the Browns 19-17. After the game, Coleman was asked about his portrayal in the latest episode of “Hard Knocks,” and let’s just say, he wasn’t happy about it.’
Bills coach Sean McDermott says Josh Allen took ‘step in the right direction’ against Browns
‘Allen’s role with the Bills could expand regardless of how he plays in the final two preseason tune-ups. Buffalo projected starting quarterback AJ McCarron reportedly suffered a fractured collarbone Friday and could miss significant time.’
How is Josh Allen performing compared to the 2018 QB class?
‘All five passers have thrown nearly 30 attempts, save for Mayfield and Allen, who have passed that threshold. While Mayfield is crushing everyone in yards and Darnold has barely thrown an incompletion, Allen is keeping up as the runner up in all categories and tied for the most touchdowns through two games in this preseason. Allen is showing the promise of a seventh overall pick in a promising draft class.’
And Then There Were Two
‘Through two games of the preseason Nathan Peterman has been efficient, accurate, and… I want to say efficient again, in running the Bills offense. He’s shown the ability to recognize breakdowns in coverage resulting in downfield touchdown tosses to Kelvin Benjamin and Nick O’Leary. Both were well-identified by Peterman, with big windows to throw into, and touchdowns as a result. He’s shown an ability to get the ball out relatively quickly and through two games has completed 17 of 20 passes for 232 yards with two touchdowns and a pick.’
Williams, McCarron, Carter injured in Saturday's preseason game
‘DT Kyle Williams, Punter Cory Carter and QB AJ McCarron all were hurt and will have further tests over the next few days.’
Confidence growing in Josh Allen as QB competition continues
‘“I feel like he’s getting a hold of the offense. He’s poised, he’s in the huddle taking command and making the right throws and reads,” said wide receiver Rod Streater who caught a touchdown from Allen. “I feel like he’s learning as he goes on and just a great understanding of the offense.”’
Report: Kyle Williams' ACL "spared", could return this season
‘NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Saturday morning Williams’ ACL was spared and he could return this season.’
The Future is Now
‘Sold. Allen is the only quarterback on the roster that can make that play. Start ‘em. He will give the Bills their best chance to win next week, next month, next season and for the next decade.’
Bills Today: O’Leary impresses in second preseason game
‘In his first season with the Bills, O’Leary was cut at the end of training camp, eventually being added to the practice squad and subsequently, the active roster. After participating in just four games that year, O’Leary improved steadily over his next two seasons; catching nine passes for 114 yards while participating in all 16 games and hauling in 22 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns last season.’
BillsBeat - August 18, 2018
AJ McCarron suffers broken collarbone in Bills' preseason game vs. Browns
‘McCarron, who was competing for the starting job with rookie Josh Allen and Nathan Peterman, started the game and was hit multiple times in the first quarter. He was believed to have sustained the injury when being hit hard from behind by defensive end Myles Garrett.’
Corey Coleman makes quiet return to Cleveland; Zay Jones plays early against Browns
‘At this point, it’s hard to predict Coleman’s status when it comes to the 53-man roster. The Bills only gave up a 2020 seventh-round draft pick to acquire him, so it’s not a big investment. Still, it wouldn’t be a great look if the team gave something up for him, only to cut him weeks later.’
Analysis: Josh Allen makes undeniable case to be Day One starter for Bills
‘Josh Allen is your Day One starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. At least, he should be.’
Jay Skurski's 10 observations: Bills 19, Browns 17
‘The Buffalo Bills’ offensive line did quarterback AJ McCarron and running back LeSean McCoy no favors.’
What They Said: Josh Allen, Nathan Peterman talk QB rotation
‘“I thought it was good tonight, still there’s some things I need to do better. As an offense, we need to move the ball a little bit better and that starts with us. We are going to break down this film and try to understand and fix whatever problems we may have. It’s going to start with us.”’
Report: Buffalo Bills quarterback A.J. McCarron fractures collarbone against Browns
‘McCarron and the Buffalo first-string offense struggled against the Browns. McCarron finished 3-for-6 for 12 yards and failed to lead the Bills to a first down on four possessions. He was sacked in the first quarter but stayed in the game until early in the second quarter.’
Josh Allen shines against Browns, deserves start in Buffalo Bills' next preseason game
‘Harrison Phillips. I love the way he plays. He never gives up on a down, and he’s going to be a perfect fit in the middle of the Bills defense. Kyle Williams suffered a knee injury early on, and while it appears he’ll be OK, he’s 35 and that might not be the last injury he suffers. Phillips is going to play a big role in this defense.’
Final score and recap: Buffalo Bills 19, Cleveland Browns 17
‘All 10 of Buffalo’s first-half points came with Allen leading the offense.’
Bills vs. Browns: Josh Allen looks so good (10 observations from preseason week 2)
‘While Allen seemed to be Allen a longshot to win the starting job when training camp began in July, the rookie is making serious progress in just his second NFL game. He’s likely earned a serious look from the coaching staff with his play against the Browns.’
13 Buffalo Bills who helped or hurt themselves against Cleveland Browns
‘You can put Marcus Murphy’s name in Sharpie when writing out your 53-man roster projections. Murphy continued to run the ball well in Buffalo’s offense. The back finished the second preseason game with 39 yards on four carries. In addition to running the ball well, Murphy showed what he could do on special teams by returning one punt for 39 yards.’
How can Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen be so good this soon?
‘”He comes in and took command of the huddle,” Streater said. “He’s making throws calm, poised and collected. It just felt like he did a great job. He drove us down, got touchdowns and did really good. He’s got a great arm. I just have to go out there and catch it.”‘
'Not one bit surprised' by Josh Allen's early success: What they're saying about Buffalo Bills rookie QB
‘Following his impressive showing, here’s what some media members were saying about Allen.’