26CornerBlitz Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Bills GM: First preseason game could be pivotal for rookie QB Josh Allen PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The Buffalo Bills’ first preseason game could serve as a Year 1 crossroads of sorts for rookie quarterback Josh Allen. Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane told Postmedia on Sunday that the number of reps Allen gets in training camp thereafter could rise or fall, depending on his performance in that game against the Carolina Panthers a week from Thursday night, Aug. 9. Allen, the cannon-armed No. 7 overall draft pick from the University of Wyoming, is battling fifth-year A.J. McCarron and second-year Nathan Peterman for the starter’s job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I hope he gets the whole 2nd half. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Nothing like putting the pressure on the young man from Fireball, Wyoming. Beane is a hard ass (which, I suppose, is better than the half-baked GM who preceded him). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 That's exactly the way to do it. Throw the kid in the fire. If he has it under pressure, work with him and get him ready to start. If not, take it slow and ease the kid into the lineup when he's ready. Give the frontrunner more reps because the O is going to take time to gel. By game 1 we need a consistent O that can move the flags, hit a big play or 2 and not have to rely on the D to carry the team and win every game. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 It's smart, if he's a deer in the headlights, let his sit and learn. If he light's it up, give him another game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 He better start getting more reps with the twos, then. The third string is usually a tire fire in the first exhibition game... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Everyone has to be prepared to struggle if Allen plays. Not accept the struggles, but we can't try and replace him once he starts. There will be growing pains. May take a 4-12 season before we reap the rewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 40 minutes ago, BillsRdue said: That's exactly the way to do it. Throw the kid in the fire. If he has it under pressure, work with him and get him ready to start. Like Coach Marrone did with EJ. Last 2:00 of first half of first pre season with no radio. EJ responds with a TD drive culminating with a TD pass. EJ starts first regular season game vs Patsies**. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Hopefully Allen goes 42/42 in the preseason or else... ACCURACY ISSUES. 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 41 minutes ago, Lurker said: He better start getting more reps with the twos, then. The third string is usually a tire fire in the first exhibition game... The third string is usually a tire fire in the first almost all exhibition games... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 300 yard game or bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 hour ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Bills GM: First preseason game could be pivotal for rookie QB Josh Allen PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The Buffalo Bills’ first preseason game could serve as a Year 1 crossroads of sorts for rookie quarterback Josh Allen. Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane told Postmedia on Sunday that the number of reps Allen gets in training camp thereafter could rise or fall, depending on his performance in that game against the Carolina Panthers a week from Thursday night, Aug. 9. Allen, the cannon-armed No. 7 overall draft pick from the University of Wyoming, is battling fifth-year A.J. McCarron and second-year Nathan Peterman for the starter’s job. I kind of don't like this - not the idea that Allen's reps might rise or fall, but the idea that Beane is sticking his finger in the pie of a player's playing time, not just whether or not that player makes the 53 or the practice squad. I mean, he's our traded-up #7 draft pick, we know he's going to make the roster. Shouldn't McDermott be the one pronouncing on his trajectory? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said: I kind of don't like this - not the idea that Allen's reps might rise or fall, but the idea that Beane is sticking his finger in the pie of a player's playing time, not just whether or not that player makes the 53 or the practice squad. I mean, he's our traded-up #7 draft pick, we know he's going to make the roster. Shouldn't McDermott be the one pronouncing on his trajectory? I don't think it matters because I believe it's a plan that both Beane and McDermott have formulated along with Daboll and possibly Culley. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Shouldn't McDermott be the one pronouncing on his trajectory? 7 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I don't think it matters because I believe it's a plan that both Beane and McDermott have formulated along with Daboll and possibly Culley. Agreed. Beane and McD appear to have a shared vision, and either can probably tell us what's on the other one's mind regarding any personnel decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I kind of don't like this - not the idea that Allen's reps might rise or fall, but the idea that Beane is sticking his finger in the pie of a player's playing time, not just whether or not that player makes the 53 or the practice squad. I mean, he's our traded-up #7 draft pick, we know he's going to make the roster. Shouldn't McDermott be the one pronouncing on his trajectory? Try not to do this again with this regime too. Of course he knows what the plan is with Allen - they must talk about him every single day. You'd rather what? Him say, gosh guys I have no idea. Those decisions are the coaches. I don't stick my finger in that pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Fan in LA Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I'm impressed with this new GM Beane. Whaley wouldn't have been able to explain the plan; his plan, their plan, or any plan. Buddy Nix wouldn't have answered the phone. Beane seems driven to build this team into a contender. I'm starting to like the guy, even though he doesn't always draft who I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurpleBull Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 1 hour ago, BringBackFergy said: Nothing like putting the pressure on the young man from Fireball, Wyoming. Beane is a hard ass (which, I suppose, is better than the half-baked GM who preceded him). Firebaugh...it's Firebaugh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler's Hands Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, BurpleBull said: Firebaugh...it's Firebaugh. And California, not Wyoming. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Fan Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 43 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I kind of don't like this - not the idea that Allen's reps might rise or fall, but the idea that Beane is sticking his finger in the pie of a player's playing time, not just whether or not that player makes the 53 or the practice squad. I mean, he's our traded-up #7 draft pick, we know he's going to make the roster. Shouldn't McDermott be the one pronouncing on his trajectory? I dont think he is doing that. They have said all along they have a plan. I believe this is a rare honest moment where beane just shared part of their plan. Im sure Josh already is aware of where they are going with this and beane was being honest. It makes sense really, and i dont think this is Beane getting involved in playing time but Beane simply laying it on the table giving us a little insight. I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSbSoon Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) It feels like hes going to be the #2 at the least. Its not taking much to jump peterman. Aj is kindve the steady eddie right now. If allen lights it up in the preseason its going to be hard not to play him Im usually of the belief to play the kid right away. Im not sure exactly where i sit with that right now cause that way hasnt been great for us either. If they play him theyd better not yank him if he struggles Edited July 30, 2018 by BillsSbSoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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