‘”I think the ultimate goal is that you know who your starting quarterback is when you come into the spring and into the fall camp, that’s ideal,” McDermott said. “We’re still working through that with our situation, which is to be expected a little bit with drafting Josh Allen this year, and having a young player in Nate Peterman and then AJ (McCarron) coming in through free agency. There’s been good competition there and all three have played at a high level.”‘
Archives for August 28, 2018
Jason Croom leaps closer to Bills roster spot
‘”Croom has been balling all preseason,” said running back Marcus Murphy. “Even back to last year, coming here everyday and working hard, knowing the plays and being able execute when his name is called. “‘
Still no resolution at QB for Bills
‘McDermott said the team was still reviewing the 26-13 loss to Cincinnati. He did not even say there was a plan yet for what quarterbacks would play the preseason finale against the Bears.’
Where QB competition is headed going into final preseason week
‘“Getting out there with the ones it’s moving really fast. To see that speed, it was eye opening,” Allen said. “But in a game when you have to call plays and you’re working against the play clock… sometimes when the play clock got low and I couldn’t dissect or understand what they were doing that’s tough on a quarterback. So that’s something else I have to get better at and learn from.”’
Quick Hits: No new developments on starting QB decision
‘“No further quarterback developments from (Sunday). We’re still coming off the game,” he said. “A little bit unique practicing the day after and not having the day off. We’re still coming off the game and processing all that information right now.”’
Bills Today: New Era Field crowd draws national attention
‘Yesterday, Dalton took the field in Buffalo to face off against the Bills in a preseason contest, but the fans in Buffalo had not yet forgotten about what Dalton did for them. Prior to the game, the Bills showed a pre-recorded thank you message from Andy Dalton to the city of Buffalo, and the fans in the stadium gave Dalton a standing ovation.’