‘“It’s not practice anymore, it’s another team and you can and you will get hit, so be prepared for that, but he’s a big guy, big frame and I know he’s not worried about that,” Allen said. “When the opportunity presents itself to go deep, obviously he’s got a big arm and wants to show it off, kind of like how I was last year and still am a little bit. Whatever the defense gives you, just kind of take it. The smart play is the right play.”’
Archives for August 8, 2019
Pregame Primer: 5 things to watch when Bills host Colts
‘Center Mitch Morse, the team’s marquee free-agent signing, remains out with a concussion and is not expected to play. Guards Jon Feliciano and Spencer Long, who have been competing for the starting job at right guard, have also been banged up and are uncertain to play. That has led to second-round draft pick Cody Ford shifting inside to guard. If he stays there against the Colts, it’s an indication the coaching staff is serious about the possibility of Ford’s move from tackle to the inside becoming permanent.’
WGR’s Simon asked off pregame; ‘Bills Tonight’ has new host; McDermott’s show moves
‘He added he “felt guilty” because everyone else on the station’s sports staff is working a six-day week. Simon, who also has worked at WBEN-AM and the Empire Sports Network, said he hasn’t had a Sunday off during a Bills season since 1993.’
Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Tommy Sweeney taking advantage of chance
‘For a guy who many figured would be headed to the practice squad by summer’s end, Sweeney may be starting Thursday night when the Bills open the preseason at New Era Field against the Indianapolis Colts.’
Seven players who need to show something as the Buffalo Bills open preseason
‘On offense, configuring the unit with one running back and three receivers, the only positions that appear to be undecided are tight end, right guard and right tackle. That is assuming Mitch Morse can get healthy and line up at center.’
Roth: Buffalo Bills training camp was over in a flash, let’s hope it keeps coming back
‘The Bills training camp lease with St. John Fisher runs two more years.’
Buffalo Bills post-training camp rookie report card: Ed Oliver earns high marks
‘When the pads came on at training camp, Ed Oliver showed coaches, teammates, media and the fans just how disruptive he can be on the field. The defensive tackle seemed to make at least one “wow” play per practice and showed explosiveness off the snap. Oliver was able to create interior pressure and beat double-teams at times during practice.’
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane says team was willing to accept risk of free agents’ injury history
‘“We understand the guys that have a total clean history versus the guys that have had some things. Rarely are you going to find a top talented player that has no dings, that’s a good citizen and that fits our culture that get away (from teams). (Those players) get resigned.”’
Buffalo Bills skyrocket up ESPN+’s NFL under-25 talent ranking
‘The Bills’ under-25 ranking has been a roller coaster in recent seasons, falling from seventh in 2017 to 26th last year as Sean McDermott jettisoned almost all of his incumbent talent before rebounding to sixth this year on the strength of a few top draft picks. Whether or not that roller coaster continues will rest on the shoulder of Allen.’
Plenty on Allen’s plate as Bills’ QB enters second preseason
‘“One thing about him is he is tough,” said Bills’ running back LeSean McCoy about Allen. “There are times where certain players may give him slack (as a young player), but I’m like ‘Josh is tough, he will take it’. He is one of the only quarterbacks I’ve been around that will take the bad and make it good. Guys like that, they succeed.”’
McCoy challenging himself to rebound from sub-par season
‘“I think this year might be a little different. There are so many whispers about this and that about myself and about my game,” said McCoy. “As I learn each year more and more I face it as far as there is always something. There is always talk about something. Whether it’s on the field whether it’s off the field, if it’s age, if it’s my salary, it’s always something. So I learned to use that now a days as motivation.”’
Preview: 5 things to watch for during the Bills’ first preseason game; Buffalo vs Indy, tonight at 7 p.m.
‘With that being said, there is still plenty left to be decided, as guards Jon Feliciano and Spencer Long, as well as tackle Ty Nsekhe remain in a dogfight for the final spot, and however things work out between those three will then lead to Ford finding his final destination to begin the year – whether it be at tackle or guard.’
The Bills are playing musical chairs with their running backs from week to week in the preseason
‘Gore, the Bills’ 36-year-old running back, will be kept up of Buffalo’s second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. McCoy will be given the night off. Like most teams, the Bills are trying to give their veteran players as much rest as possible during the preseason while also limiting the risk of injuries.’
Behind a Re-stocked Offensive Line, Bills’ Ground Game Is Primed to Take Off
‘The Bills are better but still a year away from being legitimate playoff contenders.’
As far as Buffalo preseason QB battles go, Tyree Jackson vs. Chad Kelly is Ali vs. Frazier
‘Jackson has, at best, had an inconsistent training camp, and has done nothing to make anyone think that he could overtake Matt Barkley to be the Bills’ backup. Could that change in the preseason? From what it sounds like, Jackson would have to light it up, beginning to end to make that a possibility.’