‘”I got the whole second half, so I went out there and just tried to have fun and tried to learn and try to improve,” Allen said. “I love this game even more. To get out here and throw with our guys and to trust my lineman and execute the plays and listen to what (offensive coordinator Brian) Daboll is talking about in the huddle, it’s something I always wanted to do my entire life.”‘
Archives for August 10, 2018
Josh Allen makes Buffalo Bills debut: Here’s what they’re saying about his outing on Twitter
‘Everyone watching Allen saw some rookie mistakes and some plays that made you understand why the team traded up for him in the first round. Here’s a look at what people were saying about Allen’s debut.’
Video: Bills’ Kelvin Benjamin has intense pre-game conversation with Cam Newton
‘The video shows Newton approach Benjamin has he’s talking with Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis. Davis seems to say, “I thought we were cool” as Newton enters the conversation. Newton bumps into Benjamin and appears to put his hand out for a handshake. After Benjamin refuses to shake his hand, Newton has Davis exit the conversation. The video shows Benjamin walking away from Newton, but the Panthers’ starting quarterback tries to continue the dialogue. After a few shrugs from both parties, the two go their own way.’
Buffalo Bills sweep Rookie of the Year honors in Yahoo Madden 19 simulation
‘Although Yahoo Sports’ Anthony Sulla-Heffinger didn’t share the Bills’ overall record, fans would likely be thrilled if his simulation came true. When simulating the entire season, the Bills swept the Offensive Rookie of the Year award and Defensive Rookie of the Year award. No. 7 overall pick Josh Allen took the offensive honors while middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds won the defensive award.’
Five observations from Buffalo Bills first 2018 preseason game
‘Peterman got the start and did not disappoint. He completed nine of his 10 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. He threw an interception, but it wasn’t completely his fault. He threw a short pass that was slightly behind Chris Ivory, but it was still catchable. His rapport with No. 1 wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin didn’t go unnoticed. Peterman looked his way often and his only touchdown pass went to Benjamin.’
How about that warmup? Panthers – Bills preseason opener starts with strange twist.
‘Enter preseason game suspense — has that sentence ever been used?’
Saucy exchange between Cam Newton, Kelvin Benjamin adds intrigue to Panthers exhibition
‘But given the look on Newton’s face, the two were not rehashing the good old days in Charlotte.’
Cam Newton confronts Kelvin Benjamin before Bills-Panthers game. Twitter goes nuts.
‘Charlotte Observer visual journalist Jeff Siner captured the exchange, which quickly lit up social media.’
Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Have you missed Panthers rookie D.J. Moore so far? Thursday, Bills tacklers did. (Charlotte Observer)
Saucy exchange between Cam Newton, Kelvin Benjamin adds intrigue to Panthers exhibition (Charlotte Observer)
How about that warmup? Panthers – Bills preseason opener starts with strange twist. (Charlotte Observer)
Cam Newton confronts Kelvin Benjamin before Bills-Panthers game. Twitter goes nuts. (Charlotte Observer)
Photo gallery (Gaston Gazette)
Highs and lows from the Carolina Panthers preseason opener (WCNC-TV)
Panthers open preseason with 28-23 win in Buffalo (Panthers.com)
Strong start to backup QB competition (Panthers.com)
Cam Newton, Kelvin Benjamin mum after tense pregame exchange (Panthers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Panthers.com)
Photo gallery 2 (Panthers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery (WIVB-TV)
Cam Newton confronts Kelvin Benjamin over disparaging comments ahead of Panthers-Bills game
‘Newton waved Davis away so he could have a one-on-one conversation with Benjamin, then followed the receiver as he tried to walk away. It’s not clear what they said to each other, but the interaction did not end in the friendliest of ways.’
Painfully awkward midfield talk doesn’t help Cam Newton feud
‘When Benjamin said Newton was an inaccurate passer last week, the quarterback didn’t seem bothered by it. That may not be the case anymore, as Newton didn’t seem able to say what he wanted when approaching Benjamin in person.’
AJ McCarron plays second quarter in Buffalo Bills’ preseason opener
‘The first offensive series of the game hardly could have gone better for Peterman and the Bills. Buffalo moved eight plays in 85 yards as Peterman completed all seven of his passes for 75 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown toss to wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin with 7:17 left in the first quarter.’
Rookie Robert Foster aims ‘to play fast’ for the Buffalo Bills
‘With the acquisition of Coleman, the Bills have 13 wide receivers on their training-camp roster. Six or maybe seven will be around at the end of the preseason, which starts on Thursday night for the Bills when they play host to the Carolina Panthers.’
Kelvin Benjamin: I ‘wasn’t even trying to listen’ to Cam Newton in pregame confrontation
‘The receiver walked away, with Newton following closely behind. They briefly exchanged a few more words, and Benjamin shrugged his shoulders and started to walk away again. Newton once again followed, and moments later, said something else to Benjamin, waved his hands at the receiver and walked the opposite direction.’
Benjamin, Newton renew feud in Panthers 28-23 win over Bills
‘”Just brothers having a conversation,” he added. “It’s one of those things. You go up to a guy. You talk about it. You hash things out or you don’t.”‘