‘Including Monday night’s release of quarterback Nathan Peterman, the Bills’ 53-man roster is down to 51 with the team in its bye week. No corresponding roster moves have been announced to fill those spots.’
BillsBeat - November 14, 2018
Vic Carucci: Do McDermott, Beane still merit trust that ‘The Process’ will work for Bills?
‘Still, going 6-0 or 4-2 won’t alter a much larger picture, which boils down to this: Can McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane be trusted to make “The Process” work?’
Buffalo Bills release receiver Terelle Pryor
‘The Bills also signed cornerback Denzel Rice to their practice squad.’
Leo Roth: 'I will miss Nathan Peterman the person'
‘Unfortunately for Peterman, he could never perform to a level that could justify his coach’s unwavering support. And in the NFL — Not For Long league — the head eventually must overrule the heart.’
Buffalo Bills release WR Terrelle Pryor after just 2 games (report)
‘The Bills signed Pryor on Oct. 30 to try and bolster their wide receiver group and the team’s last-ranked offense. Pryor was on the field for 83 percent of the offensive snaps in his first game against the Chicago Bears and had his snap count cut down to 43 percent in the Bills’ win over the New York Jets.’
Bills cut receiver Pryor in latest move during bye week
‘Pryor had just two catches on eight targets for 17 yards in two games. He became the odd man out after Robert Foster had 105 yards receiving in a 41-10 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, a day after the rookie was promoted off the practice squad.’
Bills waive WR Terrelle Pryor
‘The Bills, at 3-7, have opted for more youth at wide receiver. Rookies Robert Foster and Ray-Ray McCloud both saw some of their most extensive playing time of the season Sunday, partly at the expense of Pryor’s snaps. The Bills also claimed second-year receiver Isaiah McKenzie off waivers last week from the Denver Broncos.’
Terrelle Pryor gets released by Bills after two games, two catches, and 17 receiving yards
‘This has been a theme of Pryor’s career since he left Cleveland after the 2016 season, during which he seemingly established himself as a starting-caliber receiver with a 1,000-yard season. Since then, he’s failed to latch onto the Redskins, Jets, and now the Bills. It’s his failure to stick with the Bills that is the most concerning, because the Bills roster is devoid of starting-caliber receivers. Zay Jones leads the team with 392 receiving yards. Next is Kelvin Benjamin with 302 receiving yards. A lot of that has to do with the Bills’ quarterback situation, but the receivers aren’t exactly helping.’
Report: Bills Release WR Terrelle Pryor After Two Weeks With Team
‘The wideout signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Jets in March before suffering from a fractured ankle shortly after. He missed most of the preseason but returned for the start of the regular season, where he was targeted 22 times for 14 receptions, 235 yards and two touchdowns through six games with New York before suffering a groin injury.’
Bills release wide receiver Terrelle Pryor
‘During his time in Buffalo, Pryor caught just two passes for 17 yards. All of that production came in the Week 9, 41-9 loss to the Chicago Bears. Last Sunday against the Jets, Pryor was held off the scoresheet against his former employer. He was targeted just three times in the 41-10 win.’
Joe B: Buffalo Bills All-22 Review - Week 10 vs. New York Jets
‘Without further ado, the individual grades…’.
Report: Bills release WR Terrelle Pryor
‘Prior to joining the Bills, Pryor played in six games with the Jets, catching 17 passes for 235 yard and two touchdowns.’
Bills release WR Terrelle Pryor
‘Last week, the Bills added youth and speed to the roster at the receiver position in the form of Isaiah McKenzie, who was claimed off waivers last week, and calling up Robert Foster from the practice squad.’
Stats: The numbers behind the Bills No. 1 ranked defense
‘“You watch Lorenzo Alexander, to name just one play of his where [it was the] second to last play of the game and he’s from one side of the field to the sideline and trying to make a play. That says a lot about who we are, what we’re trying to do here and the leadership that I appreciate that Lorenzo brings to the table.”’
Bills Today: B/R outlines recommendations for Bills’ building plan
‘Surrounding Allen with offensive playmakers should also be a focus for the Bills, according to Sobleski. Allowing Allen to disperse the ball to weapons who are able to create plays and make defenders miss would take some of the burden off of the young quarterback’s shoulders. Through 10 games this season, the Bills rank near the bottom of the league in offensive yards per game, averaging 268.6.’
BillsBeat - November 13, 2018
Josh Allen will return as starter as Bills release Nathan Peterman
‘When the games started to count, though, Peterman reverted back to his rookie form. He was benched in the third quarter of Week 1 for Allen after going 5 of 18 for 24 yards and two interceptions against the Baltimore Ravens for a 0.0 quarterback rating. Having traded McCarron to Oakland, however, the Bills had no choice but to keep Peterman on the roster as Allen’s backup. That meant he was only a play away from being called upon again, and that play came in Week 6 at Houston, when Allen suffered a sprained throwing elbow.’
Robert Foster, Isaiah McKenzie add much-needed speed to Bills' offense
‘“Not being comfortable. Being a rookie and also being a free agent, there’s no time to be comfortable,” he said. “I always have to realize that I have to be ahead of the game and work to the best of my ability. The coaches’ decision they had, releasing me, I mean I feel like that was the best decision for me. To be honest with you, I put myself in a comfortable position, so I had to make my way back into reality.”’
Video Review: Spread 'em out and run finally pays off
‘What a difference a week makes. In the loss to Chicago, Bills running backs rushed 10 times for 10 yards. Several things changed. The Bears’ best two defenders up the middle – tackle Akiem Hicks and linebacker Roquan Smith – gave the Bills’ blockers fits. The Bills didn’t make turnovers and fall behind like they did against the Bears. And the Bills stayed on the field by converting third downs, which allowed them to finally use some quicker tempo to keep the defense a little off balance.’
Upon further review: Young players shine in Bills' big win
‘According to the team’s media-relations department, the Bills rank fourth in the NFL with 33.8 percent of their offensive and defensive snaps being taken by rookies or second-year players.’
Jim Kubiak: How Matt Barkley provided stability to Bills' offense
‘It was not all Barkley as the Buffalo running game did its part grinding out 212 yards in an outstanding effort. Barkley did his share as well, namely, committing zero turnovers and providing sharp, accurate throws to open receivers. Barkley looked comfortable and in command of an offense that he learned just two weeks ago as he was 15 of 25 for 232 yards and two touchdowns.’
Nathan Peterman cut by Buffalo Bills
‘Peterman’s time with the team appeared up after the arrival of Matt Barkley and the former University of Southern California quarterback’s performance during a lopsided win over the New York Jets.’
Leo Roth: Can the Buffalo Bills run the table?
‘The Bills are yielding an average of 302.2 yards per game, with Baltimore (305.0) and Jacksonville (319.1) next.’
Jim and Jill Kelly team up with Golisano Children's Hospital
‘”Then to see all the things that were happening to him, and then see all the things that were happening to all the little boys and girls that we came into contact with over the years, seeing what it was doing to not only them, but to their families and not have a place to turn, not have people to talk to — when I hear doctors talk, when I hear my mother-in-law talk and I hear my wife —it all hits home.”‘
Pollock: Barkley sparks win, but Allen’s still the starter
‘“I liked the look in his eye and his energy he gave our offense and just managing the game. We came close a couple of times (to a penalty), but we didn’t have to burn a timeout with the play-clock running down. That says a lot about the way he managed the game and led the offense.”’
Buffalo Bills release quarterback Nathan Peterman
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott seemed to have an unwavering belief in Peterman as a NFL-caliber quarterback despite his consistent inadequate play. That belief seemed to waver after Peterman’s three-interception performance against the Chicago Bears in Week 9 when he opted to start journeyman Matt Barkley less than two weeks after signing him in Week 10 versus the Jets.’
Sean McDermott: 'Josh Allen is starter;' and 7 things Bills coach said after win
‘”Josh is our starter when healthy and his development is important for him and for us as we move forward, getting experience,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said Monday after Buffalo’s 41-10 win against the Jets. “You’ve seen a lot of quarterbacks this season play and it’s important that he gets as many reps as he can get in live game action.”‘
The Bills have ended their Nathan Peterman experiment
‘Peterman, 24, was the Bills’ fifth-round draft pick in 2017 out of Pittsburgh. He’ll look to latch on elsewhere in the NFL, ideally a team that will let him develop his skills while not actually asking him to play anytime soon.’
Nathan Peterman released by Buffalo Bills, ending one of NFL's most infamous QB tenures
‘Peterman’s brief tenure might go down as one of the most infamous, at least in terms of on-field performance, in NFL history. A fifth-round pick out of Pitt in 2017, Peterman played in eight NFL games, starting four. The Bills won only one time when he graced the field, a 13-7 victory over Indianapolis in blizzard conditions last December. And Peterman didn’t finish that contest, relieved by Joe Webb after suffering a concussion.’
Bills release turnover-prone quarterback Nathan Peterman
‘Peterman could never escape his reputation for committing turnovers since the Bills selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 draft out of Pittsburgh.’
Bills coach: QB Allen will regain starting job when healthy
‘”Josh is our starter when healthy, and his development is important for him and for us as we move forward, getting experience,” McDermott said. “You’ve seen a lot of quarterbacks this season play, and it’s important that he gets as many reps as he can get in live game action.”‘
Bills release Week 1 starting QB Peterman
‘Peterman appeared in eight games with the Bills over the past two seasons, throwing for 548 yards, three touchdowns and 12 interceptions.’
Bills to start rookie QB Allen in Week 12
‘”Josh is our starter when he’s healthy,” McDermott said Monday. “His development is important for him and important for us as we move forward. . . . It’s important that he gets as many reps as he can get in live game action.”‘
Buffalo Bills cut ties with interception-prone QB Nathan Peterman
‘Among all NFL quarterbacks since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger with as many pass attempts, Peterman’s interception rate of 9.23 percent is the third-highest, behind those of Kim McQuilken (10.7) and Don Horn (9.34). Peterman’s 32.5 passer rating is the third-lowest among quarterbacks with at least 130 pass attempts since the merger, behind those of McQuilken (17.9) and Scott Bull (24.8).’
Sean McDermott says Josh Allen will start if healthy
‘”Josh is our starter, when healthy, and his development is important for him and for us moving forward,” McDermott said Monday. “Getting experience — you’ve seen a lot of quarterbacks this season play — and it’s important that he gets as many reps as he can get in live game action.”‘
Bills announce the release of Nathan Peterman, ending his error-filled time with the team
‘Peterman had arguably the worst game in NFL history in his first start, getting intercepted five times in 14 pass attempts while throwing for only 66 yards. He was benched for Taylor at halftime and Taylor resumed the starting job until getting injured later in the season. For the season, Peterman completed just 24 of 49 passes for 252 yards, two touchdowns, and the aforementioned five picks.’
Bills Release QB Nathan Peterman
‘Peterman was a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft. This season, he has gone 44–for–81 with 296 yards, one touchdown and seven interceptions in four games. He won the starting job out of preseason, but failed to carry his performance over to the regular season.’
NFL free agency news: Bills release quarterback Nathan Peterman
‘In total, Peterman finished his time in Buffalo with three touchdowns and 12 interceptions in eight appearances. He completed 52.3 percent of his passes.’
Bills release QB Nathan Peterman
‘Peterman first made national headlines when he threw five interceptions in a half at the Los Angeles Chargers last year after McDermott started him in favor of Tyrod Taylor.’
Five strikes, you're out
‘Sean McDermott did what? I couldn’t believe it when I heard it. The Bills were benching Tyrod Taylor for a 5th round rookie in the middle of a legit playoff race. I had accepted what Tyrod was, and was okay with that. Turning to a 5th round rookie in that spot seemed insane. That’s not a move a 5-4 team makes, that’s something a 1-8 team does. Nobody, not even I could have predicted how epically awful Peterman’s first NFL start would go.’
McDermott: "Josh is our starter, and will remain our starter when healthy"
‘”He has had no setbacks. It has just been a natural progression of a young player coming back from an injury, and we knew we had the bye week coming up… I thought he was playing his best game of the year [at the time of the injury] and made his best throw of the season on the play he was injured.”‘