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Bills to start QB Derek Anderson against Colts

‘”That’s always part of the evaluation,” McDermott said of Peterman’s performances. “But one piece, not every piece of it. I feel like this is the right decision for our football team right now.”‘

With Josh Allen out, Bills will start recently signed Derek Anderson over Nathan Peterman

‘Anderson is at least familiar with McDermott (and general manager Brandon Beane) from their shared time in Carolina, where Anderson served as the backup to Cam Newton for several seasons. He can at least run a functional NFL offense, even if he does not necessarily have the highest ceiling. Either way, Allen seems likely to re-enter the lineup whenever his elbow has healed. It would not be a surprise if the team officially moved on from Peterman shortly after that.’

Bills Rule QB Josh Allen Week-to-Week With Elbow Injury, Derek Anderson to Start

‘Anderson would become the third different starting quarterback the Bills have deployed this season. Nathan Peterman opened the campaign as Buffalo’s starter, but was supplanted by Allen after Week 1. Peterman had entered last week’s contest in relief of Allen, but threw a pick-six in the final minutes that cost the Bills the game.’

Bills name Derek Anderson starter at QB for Sunday

‘Originally a sixth round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2005 NFL Draft, Anderson has played twelve NFL seasons with the Browns, Cardinals, and Panthers, last serving in a backup role in Carolina to Cam Newton for the first seven years of Newton’s career. His last start came on December 4, 2016. Last season, Anderson appeared in only three games, throwing only eight passes. For his career, Anderson has started 47 games, throwing 60 touchdowns and 60 interceptions.’

Bowen: “Expect a heavy dose of Marlon Mack early on”

‘”They stayed with the run the most in Marlon Mack’s first game back, even when they were down two and three scores. [Head coach] Frank Reich is a big Mack fan. The Colts were using two rookies early in the season.”‘

Derek Anderson named Buffalo Bills starting quarterback against Colts

‘The Bills cannot start Nathan Peterman by choice after what he did on Sunday, and what he’s done almost every time he’s entered a game. Peterman practices well, he works extremely hard before, during, and after practice, but when the pressure escalates, and he’s on the field, he crumbles.’

McDermott says Allen out this week

‘McDermott had this to say about Anderson,”Derek’s a guy who I’ve been around in Carolina, he brings experience, leadership presence to the table and he’s worked hard the last week and a half here to get himself up to speed.”‘

Sean McDermott: 4 Notable Quotes(Wednesday)

‘We met yesterday on that as a staff because for however long he is or is out in this case, it’s important that we handle that the right way as a staff and that Josh handles it the right way so he continues to develop. The great part about it right now is [that] he can watch a veteran handle things the way it’s supposed to be handled in terms of the walk through that we just came from, practice. This will give Josh a front row seat to experience that.’

Bills to start Derek Anderson this Sunday

‘Sean McDermott officially ruled Josh Allen out on Wednesday. McDermott says the rookie has an elbow sprain and has a chance to return again this year. When asked, the Bills head coach would not go further about the possibility of Allen returning before the season is over.’

Anderson quickly settling in as Bills starter

‘”It’s football. Things that happen in this game never amaze me,” Anderson said. “Just kinda gotta be ready at all times. I was fully aware what I was getting myself into coming here. Not ideal, but we’re going to do what we can.”‘

Quick Hits: Anderson to start at QB on Sunday

‘“Derek Anderson will be our starter,” said McDermott. “Derek is a guy I’ve been around in Carolina. He brings experience, leadership, presence to the table and he’s worked hard the last week and a half to get himself up to speed.”’

What They’re Saying: Derek Anderson: ‘I’m fully committed to it’

‘“It’s not exactly how I saw it happening, I’m not going to lie to you,” Anderson said. “I talked with my friends, my wife. I was like ‘Hey, do you want to do this? Do you really want to do this?’ I told coach [McDermott], I said, ‘If I’m going to do it, I’m going to be fully committed to it.’ And that’s why I came here.”’