‘Sean McDermott said the rookie quarterback is in a rotation with Nate Peterman for first team snaps. Peterman is working the second team on Monday.’
Archives for August 21, 2018
Bills trying to make sense of helmet rule
‘”You miss a tackle because you’re worried about how you’re going to hit (a player) versus just going to make a play because you don’t want to get a 15 yard penalty,” Lorenzo Alexander said. “I know my wife doesn’t want to see 26-grand come out of my check. And you just don’t want to hurt your team.”‘
Josh Allen named starter for Bills third preseason game
‘“So far overall, I would say he’s been pretty steady,” said McDermott of Allen after the Browns game this past Friday. “That’s a great quality. Mentally he’s pretty steady. I think the guys appreciate that for a rookie to have that quality is important. The mental toughness element if you will that’s so important to manage the highs and lows of the NFL.”’
Quick Hits: Josh Allen working with the starters on Monday
‘“(Josh) will be working with the ones and Nate will be working with the twos today,” said McDermott. “We’re staying with the rotation. Nate had the reps with the ones yesterday. Josh will have them today. After today we’ll start to move into a blend into a normal week as we prepare for the next game. Part of that is so our players can get acclimated to the routine of a normal regular season week.”’
Bills Today: Phillips on Williams injury; increased role
‘“I am anxious and eager any time I have the opportunity to go out and play the game,” said Phillips. “I want to do anything I can do to contribute to my team. If that’s with the ones or with the threes, I am here to perfect my craft and help the team win.”’