‘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.’
Archives for August 2018
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.’