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title: “Shane Buechele, Kyle Allen look to get a leg up in Bills’ backup quarterback race”
pubDate: “2026-08-14T05:39:44.000Z”
image: “https://placehold.co/600×400/00338D/FFF?text=Bills+News”
source: “Two Bills Drive”
link: “https://www.twobillsdrive.com/2026/08/14/shane-buechele-kyle-allen-look-to-get-a-leg-up-in-bills-backup-quarterback-race/”
excerpt: “‘“There are so many different nuances of ‘It could be a wide receiver. It could be a bad throw,’ but you’re playing with so many different guys,” the coach said.”
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‘“There are so many different nuances of ‘It could be a wide receiver. It could be a bad throw,’ but you’re playing with so many different guys,” the coach said. “Imagine being a backup quarterback, and you’re playing with 12 guys and everyone feels a little different, throws a little different. There are going to be ups and downs and flows with it, but two guys that I think are extremely competitive that if need be, they don’t blink. I feel comfortable being able to call a game with them.”’
[Read the full story on Two Bills Drive](https://www.twobillsdrive.com/2026/08/14/shane-buechele-kyle-allen-look-to-get-a-leg-up-in-bills-backup-quarterback-race/)