‘”Well, it’s always a tough decision and that’s a good thing because those guys are competing at a high level. I’d say we’ve had a lot of tough decisions, which I would say is a good thing for our roster. Again credit our scouting staff, Brandon (Beane) and his staff, for making certainly our roster better than it has been as far as the competition level. I thought that in camp – and you guys were out there – there was high levels of competition at lots of positions.”‘
Archives for September 2018
Twitter reacts to Buffalo Bills naming Nathan Peterman starting quarterback
‘Trust me….u don’t want Josh Allen playing behind THAT offensive line.’
Micah Hyde says Nathan Peterman is ‘mentally ready’ to be Bills starting QB
‘”I think mentally he’s ready,” Bills safety Micah Hyde told NYUP after Monday’s practice. “He’s overcome a lot of adversity just even since last year in his mental prep that he put in all offseason, along with his physical prep. To get to this point has been remarkable.”‘
Buffalo Bills name Ryan Groy starting center; starting cornerback job still up for grabs
‘When the team signed veteran cornerback Vontae Davis, many assumed he would replace E.J. Gaines as the team’s No. 2 cornerback. Davis, however, has struggled at times during the preseason. This has left the door open for Phillip Gaines, another free-agent addition, to possibly claim the spot in Week 1 or at some point this season.’
Buffalo Bills set to host former Denver Broncos QB Paxton Lynch (report)
‘NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that former Denver Broncos first round pick Paxton Lynch is set to work out for the Bills on Tuesday after getting cut over the weekend. His release ended a disappointing two-year stint filled with unfulfilled expectations.’
Buffalo Bills looking to host WR Breshad Perriman on free-agent visit (report)
‘Perriman, 24, was released by the Baltimore Ravens, the Bills’ Week 1 opponent, on Saturday. Baltimore drafted Perriman in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, but Perriman struggled to make an impact with the team.’
Buffalo Bills to host DE Nate Orchard on free-agent visit (report)
‘Buffalo was able to get a close look at Orchard when the Bills took on the Browns in the preseason. Orchard had three tackles in the game, but just missed out on a few sacks. The defensive end finished the preseason with four total tackles, one interception and one defensive touchdown.’
Can Sean McDermott get the Buffalo Bills back to the playoffs? Game-by-game predictions for 2018
‘6-10…7-9.”
Buffalo Bills looking at 1-7 or 0-8 start, Vegas analyst says on ESPN Radio
‘They’ve got five road games in their first eight — Baltimore, Minnesota, Houston, Green Bay, Indy — 0 and 5 as far as I’m concerned. And if you look at what they’ve got at home in those first eight, one of those is the Patriots at home. That’s a loss, 0 and 6. Their other two at home are against the Chargers and Titans. Maybe they split those. So you’re looking at 1 and 7 or 0 and 8 in all likelihood for the Bills.’
The Bills will roll with Nathan Peterman, not Josh Allen, at QB in Week 1
‘Buffalo’s move may — in the long run — be more about protecting Allen than Peterman’s superiority: The Bills open the season with games against the Ravens, Chargers and Vikings, whose defenses all finished in the top seven of Football Outsiders’ weighted DVOA metric in 2017.’
LeSean McCoy is eligible to play in Bills’ opener, NFL says, as police investigation continues
‘Cordon has filed a lawsuit claiming that McCoy and a former University of Pittsburgh teammate are liable for her injuries. The lawsuit does not directly allege that McCoy or the former teammate, Tamarcus Jerod Porter, ordered or participated in the home invasion. It says the men are liable because McCoy told Porter to make changes to the home’s security system without giving Cordon access to it.’
Buffalo Bills coach thanks AJ McCarron for ‘effort’ in QB competition
‘”I really appreciate the effort he gave us all the way up to the last second of the fourth preseason game,” McDermott said. “You don’t find that often, and I certainly appreciate that. Great young man, great family, and I know he’s going to do well in Oakland.”‘
New Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter speaks out on season aims
‘“My role is a bit mixed. I’ll be working with the offense and defense special teams and assisting the head coach and his assistant with whatever they need.”‘
Peterman is Bills’ starting quarterback ahead of Allen
‘In 10 months, Peterman has gone from throwing five interceptions in the first half of his first career start, to being chosen Monday as Buffalo’s season-opening starter. Though the job is his until rookie first-round pick Josh Allen is deemed ready, Peterman’s ascension from being counted out to being counted on is a testament to the second-year player’s perseverance.’
Bills name Peterman their starting QB for opener
‘Peterman, a fifth-round pick in 2017, performed poorly last season in four appearances, including two starts, but he won the job with his effective play during this preseason.’