Archives for September 4, 2019

‘“The information we’re getting from out medical staff, it’s been very positive,” coach Sean McDermott said Monday. “He’s worked extremely hard. He’s making a lot of progress. In terms of when (he’ll return to practice), I couldn’t tell you that at this point, but we’re hopeful for some time in the first couple of games here.”’

‘The NFL loosened the rule in late May for this season and is allowing games to air opposite a home team’s games for several weeks of the season.’

‘”One thing that he kind of taught me was, ‘In victory, spread; in loss, take,'” Josh said. “So when things are bad — obviously, some guys may or may not do it — but putting most of the weight on your shoulders and just things that you could have done better to help the team. That’s how I’ll always be. If we don’t have a good game, I take that very hard on myself, because there’s things that I probably could have done better and probably I should have done better.’

‘“Second year, you learned the concepts of the offense in the offseason. Not how to do it, but why you’re doing it. And why you are doing this, that or the other thing to beat a certain defense or a certain player or doing it in a certain game situation.”‘

‘He can’t shake playing “hero ball.” Easily the worst throw of the preseason came against the Detroit Lions, when Allen scrambled to his right and threw across his body to the middle of the field. The ball was intended for Robert Foster (in a manner of speaking), but had no prayer. Three Lions were waiting to make an easy interception. The play ended up being overturned on a penalty, but it was exactly the type of throw the Bills are trying to get Allen to abandon.’

‘“I usually get 20. Half hot and half honey-butter BBQ, cajun style. I’m a spicy wing guy myself. Then you have to get fries with it. Have to. So it’s not the healthiest diet, but when I have a cheat day, that’s what I’m doing.”’

‘”I just see a guy who is extremely competitive and athletic in everything he does. I really like playing for that – a guy that no matter how we need to get it done, he’s going to get it done. He’ll use his legs, he’ll use his arm, he’s a smart football player. He’s had a great camp and I’m excited to see where he can go.”‘

‘I think it all boils down to enthusiasm and arm strength. We finally have a guy with a Jim Kelly level belief that every play will work, and the raw talent to throw a dart no matter how hard the wind and snow is blowing. That’s why Josh has earned our highest honor: “He’s a Buffalo guy.”‘

‘Being Josh Allen is a healthy business, one that involves endorsement opportunities, spokesman gigs and appearances. If he succeeds as the Bills’ starting quarterback, his marketing potential will grow exponentially. But that’s the key: Do well as a quarterback, and then as a brand.’

‘Projected record: 10-6.’

‘Brian Daboll is not going to be boxed in by labels when talking about his offensive philosophy. “Each week is like its own season,” Daboll said.’

‘The major question, of course, is how well Josh Allen will perform in his second season. The sense here is that, despite an uneven preseason, he should take some big steps because of the time he has spent working on his throwing mechanics, his greater familiarity with the offense, the better coaching he’s getting from new position coach Ken Dorsey and his upgraded supporting cast. A .500 or worse record just won’t cut it.’

‘Patriots…Patriots…Patriots…Patriots…Patriots…Patriots.’

‘Fans are encouraged to tailgate in front of or behind their vehicles only and not use adjacent parking spaces. Saving of spaces is not allowed.’