‘So it’s beyond obvious that the Bills’ offense needs to be rebuilt. The first piece of that project, rookie quarterback Josh Allen, is already in place. The challenge now for McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane is to give him the weapons needed to keep up in the NFL arms race. It’s one that they’re keenly aware of.’
Archives for November 11, 2018
Bills cutting Phillip Gaines sends message to the locker room and fans
‘If there was a hope that Gaines’ release might send a message to the locker room about how costly penalties are unacceptable and how making the same mistake won’t be tolerated, that wasn’t necessarily received.’
Pregame primer: 5 things to watch when Bills visit Jets
‘That Barkley is starting shows how desperate the coaching staff is to avoid playing Peterman, who threw three interceptions last week in a 41-9 loss to the Bears. It’s the second time this season the team starts a quarterback who has been with them for less than two weeks over Peterman. Yikes. When veteran Derek Anderson is healthy, it’s fair to wonder if Peterman’s time with the Bills will be over.’
Bills-Jets Scouting Report: Is New York better off with Josh McCown at quarterback?
‘Jets 17, Bills 13.’
Play to Watch: Jets show interior blitzes
‘On this play against Cleveland, the Jets threatened up the middle with linebackers Avery Williamson (54) and Darron Lee (58). But they backed off, and slot corner Buster Skrine (21) blitzed. It was only a five-man protection, so it was on QB Tyrod Taylor (5) to account for Skrine. Taylor did not see open underneath receivers and took the sack. The Jets will put a lot of pressure on the Bills’ protection schemes.’
Jay Skurski’s Bills Mailbag: Why was the offense neglected in the offseason?
‘Here’s what I think happened: The team made the decision to move on from Tyrod Taylor as quarterback at the same time they were preparing to eat more than $50 million in dead money against the salary cap. That meant they didn’t have the money to pursue a veteran quarterback capable of serving as a bridge starter and mentor to Josh Allen — someone like Josh McCown or Sam Bradford (who ended up being a disaster for the Cardinals). That meant taking a chance on AJ McCarron. It’s my opinion the Bills screwed up in trading McCarron to Oakland. The Bills should have waited to see if the decision to go with Nathan Peterman as the starter worked out. As we are all painfully aware, it didn’t.’
One-on-One Coverage: WNY’s Ron Jaworski ‘disappointed’ he never got to play for the Bills
‘“Make no mistake about it, I was disappointed when I was not drafted by the Bills,” Jaworski, 67, said. “In fact, a little bit later they drafted Joe Ferguson. Although I was tremendously excited to go to the Rams, I did want to play for my hometown team.”’
Josh Allen vs. Sam Darnold matchup just wasn’t meant to be
‘Jets 21, Bills 10.’
Bills vs. Jets: How to watch, listen, plus things to know before Week 10 kickoff
‘This is the 115th time the teams have met, with Buffalo holding a 61-54 lead. Last season, Buffalo defeated New York, 21-12, at home on opening day in head coach Sean McDermott’s coaching debut, before losing to the Jets, 34-21, on the road in a Thursday night game. Buffalo has lost three of its last four games against New York.’
Barkley up next for Bills
‘That Barkley is the more likely starter with less than two weeks preparation speaks to how far Peterman, who has three touchdown passes and 12 interceptions in eight regular-season games for Buffalo, has fallen on the depth chart.’
Pollock: At 2-7, what will be Bills’ motivation?
‘When general manager Brandon Beane finally did what he should have done before the roster cut to 53, veteran Derek Anderson’s signing came too late for him to replace Allen, who injured his throwing elbow at Houston. In came Peterman, again the lone remaining QB, and, after throwing a pretty touchdown pass to put Buffalo ahead, tossed a late pick-six that gave the Texans the game.’
Matt Barkley to start for Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets
‘In addition to announcing Barkley as the team’s starter, the Bills also announced that linebacker Tremaine Edmunds had cleared the concussion protocol and was expected to play versus the Jets. Edmunds suffered the concussion on Monday Night Football against the New England Patriots and missed the team’s Week 9 matchup against the Chicago Bears.’
‘My word they’re actually starting Matt Barkley’ (Reactions to Buffalo Bills naming Barkley starter)
‘Following Buffalo’s announcement on Saturday, here are some of the best reactions to the news.’
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets: Preview, odds and predictions for Week 10
Bills 13, Jets 7…Jets 16, Bills 10.’
Sunday’s New York Coverage
QB once thought to be Eli Manning’s heir receives Jets promotion (New York Daily News)
Mehta: With Sam Darnold injured, Jets have faith in throwing Josh McCown at the Bills (New York Daily News)
3 keys to a Jets win: Protecting Josh McCown huge against quality Bills defense (New York Daily News)
Jets won’t have another chance to save their season (New York Post)
Sam Darnold’s status versus Bills opens door for Giants castoff (New York Post)
Todd Bowles can’t survive loss to Bills no matter who his QB is (New York Post)
Jets better get their act together —- for Todd Bowles’ sake (Newsday)
Josh McCown to make first start of season at QB for Jets (Newsday)
Jets activate QB Davis Webb for Sunday’s Bills game (Newsday)
Jets promote ex-Giants QB Davis Webb from practice squad with Sam Darnold hurt | What it means (Newark Star Ledger)
7 key matchups that will define Bills vs. Jets, including Josh McCown, Robby Anderson, Kelvin Benjamin (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ Buster Skrine brushes off his critics: ‘There’s a reason why I’m still here’ | Q&A (Newark Star Ledger)
Who’s to blame for the NY Jets offensive woes, and can they fix it? (Bergen Record)
New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills: How they match up in Week 10 (Bergen Record)
Jets promote QB Davis Webb, place TE Neal Sterling on IR (AP)
Why Sam Darnold’s foot injury may be blessing in disguise for Jets (SportsNet New York)
Jets plan to promote QB Davis Webb to 53-man roster (SportsNet New York)
Why Sam Darnold’s foot injury may be blessing in disguise for Jets (SportsNet New York)
New York Jets Week 10 preview and prediction (SportsNet New York)
Jets Promote QB Davis Webb to Active Roster, Place TE Neal Sterling on IR (NewYorkJets.com)
Inside the Numbers: Jamal Adams Is a 3rd-Down Beast (NewYorkJets.com)