‘“Big congrats to him,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “You saw how we reacted on the sidelines. We all have an affinity for this kid and what he’s been through and the challenges he’s been through that go along with learning the game of football. He got an opportunity and he made the most out of it. That was one of the coolest experiences of my football career, and I wasn’t even on the field. It was awesome to be a part of that.”’
Archives for August 10, 2019
Bills acquire OL Ryan Bates from Eagles in exchange for DE Eli Harold
‘The Bills had signed Harold, entering his fifth NFL season, as a free agent last April. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions.’
Bills’ Josh Allen already finding the value of new slot receiver Cole Beasley
‘Whether McDermott and the Bills will rise to these challenges remains to be seen, but it was clear in Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts that Allen is miles ahead of where he was this time last season.’
3 up, 3 down following Bills’ preseason win over Colts
‘QB Matt Barkley: The Bills’ backup quarterback was solid in leading a pair of touchdown drives. Barkley finished the game 9 of 14 for 126 yards, one touchdown and a 117.0 passer rating. There is comfort for the Bills in knowing that Barkley is behind starter Josh Allen.’
Bills preseason opener is highest-rated TV program of the summer
‘It had a 21.3 rating on WKBW over three and a half hours. The telecast started at 7 p.m. with a 15.2 rating and the rating peaked at 8:15 p.m. at 25.6.’
Christian Wade had an epic moment as he scored a touchdown on his first play for Bills
‘“The quarterback gets the call, and then he says the play and I’m trying to think about where I’m lining up, who do I have to protect the quarterback from, and what’s my route,” said following the Buffalo Bills’ 24-16 preseason-opening victory over Indianapolis. “You think of all that stuff in a split second, and then break the huddle and line up and try to ID the linebacker, ID the safety, try to look at the front, and they snap the ball and you’re out.”’
Buffalo Bills trade DE Eli Harold to Philadelphia Eagles for offensive lineman
‘Harold was stashed deep down the depth chart and had an uphill climb to try and make the Bills’ roster with the strong play of Mike Love and rookie Darryl Johnson Jr. in recent weeks.’
Who is Ryan Bates? 5 things to know about Buffalo Bills OL
‘Bates won’t have a lot of time to prove he is worthy of a spot on the 53-man roster, but he could earn a spot on the practice squad if he gets up to speed quickly.’
Who is Christian Wade and how did he star in the Bills’ win over the Colts?
‘“(The hole) opened up (and) I knew where I was going even before the ball came because they overloaded one side,” Wade explained. “I was like, ‘I’m definitely going right there.’ When the ball came, I was off to the races and looking up at the screens to see if any of the linebackers or if anyone was coming up behind me. I know you have the best athletes in the world here, just as fast as any running backs and wide receivers. So I was making sure that I took my tail into the end zone.”’
Christian Wade soars, T.J. Yeldon stumbles: 13 Buffalo Bills who helped or hurt roster odds vs. Colts
‘Marcus Murphy is buried on the Bills’ depth chart. His odds of making the 53-man roster are not great, but his tape from Thursday night’s game should help him land elsewhere.’
The stories behind two of the unlikeliest NFL touchdown scorers
‘He’d never played American football before the spring. Yet on his first play of his first football game Thursday night, Wade took a handoff from third-string Bills quarterback Tyree Jackson at New Era Field, made a beautiful cutback to the right, burst through a hole created by a fabulous seal block by newly signed right tackle Jarron Jones, flew past Indianapolis Colts safety Derrick Kindred, and was gone — 65 yards for a touchdown, with 9:28 left in Buffalo’s 24-16 win.’
Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Eagles trade for Bills defensive end Eli Harold: 3 instant takeaways, trade details | What did they give up? (South Jersey Times)
Eagles trade Ryan Bates to Buffalo Bills for Eli Harold (Allentown Morning Call)
Eagles land former 49ers third-round draft pick Eli Harold from Bills, adding to pass-rushing depth (CBS Sports)
Eagles Acquire DE Eli Harold in Trade With Bills, Send OL Ryan Bates to Buffalo (SI)
Eagles trade for Eli Harold, send Ryan Bates to Bills (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Eagles acquire DE Eli Harold from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for T Ryan Bates (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Bills’ 28-Year-Old Rookie Passes On Rugby To Give NFL A Try
‘”Yeah, I don’t think we covered that maybe in the install: What happens if you score, right?” McDermott said, shaking his head in wonder. “He’s used to going right back to the huddle and going to the next play.”‘
Eagles Acquire Eli Harold In Trading Ryan Bates To Bills
‘The trade on Friday continues Buffalo’s offseason-long overhaul of its offensive line and addresses an injury depleted unit. LaAdrian Waddle is out with a torn right quadriceps and Jeremiah Sirles was released after sustaining a foot injury before the start of training camp.’
Bills trade DE Harold to Eagles for OT Bates
‘Bates signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State this offseason after starting 12 games for the Nittany Lions in 2018. His ability to play both tackle positions was appealing to the Bills after they placed “swing” tackle LaAdrian Waddle on injured reserve earlier this week with a torn quadriceps muscle.’