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BLD Podcast: Looking for a Bills W in Carolina

By Brad Eichkorn

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 26: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half during a preseason game at M
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 26: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half during a preseason game at M /
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CLICK HERE for this week’s Buffalowdown podcast. After starting out the year with a 21-12 win over the Jets, the Bills head into Carolina looking for a road win and 2-0 record. Yes, this is the former stomping grounds of Bills’ head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane. Yes, McDermott has played down returning to his former employer, but his insight into the Carolina Panthers is not a bad thing.

In Buffalo’s win over the Jets; quarterback Tyrod Taylor looked solid. The interception on the Bills’ opening driver was not his fault; as the pass was tipped from tight end Charles Clay. Although Clay and Shady got the majority of the targets, we saw catches from Moore, Matthews, and Jones. Matthews run after catch was definitely a much needed spark in the 2nd half. Granted, Jordan Matthews is no Sammy Watkins, but if he can make one play like that a game that will help the Bills offense without question. Taking a slight step back let us remember that the Bills week one win was of the New York Jets. As solid as the defense looked, along with the over all team; remember they played a team who jettisoned (no pun intended) a large portion of their roster with little in return.

After the Bills game ended I managed to watched some of the Carolina-49ers game. I can’t say I was impressed with the Panthers, especially considering how bad the 49ers are this year. Despite how Cam Newton looked in San Francisco, he is still one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL. So, the defense looked sound against journeyman quarterback Josh McKown, but in week 2 they face the former NFL MVP.

Topics for discussion on this week’s podcast include:

  • Assessing the Bills win vs the Jets
  • Can the Bills contain Cam Newton
  • Position match ups vs the Carolina Panthers
  • Former Panthers return to Carolina
  • Shady’s injury scare

Follow Brad “The Bruiser” Eichkorn on twitter @BillsBruiser and Alex Jones @SaneAlexJones

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