In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Allen Wilson's article about Chan Gailey wanting consistency in the offense was updated yesterday. While I re-read the part about quick-as-a-cat water bugs, I got to thinking, maybe he means that's how he will use Roscoe. I know he was referring to draft picks, but that could be a smokescreen. "The guys who are coming out now," he said, "there's a bunch of those 5[foot]-9, 180- to 185- pound, quick-as-a-cat water bugs that are running backs/slash receivers that might give you a little bit of a punch on the field and maybe make a big play." Parrish is listed at 5'9" 178 on the team roster. I know we've tried using Roscoe on reverses and other trick plays, and it usually backfires. Lining him up in the backfield and/or the Wildcat is an interesting way to utilize his talents is all I'm saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygskin36 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Allen Wilson's article about Chan Gailey wanting consistency in the offense was updated yesterday. While I re-read the part about quick-as-a-cat water bugs, I got to thinking, maybe he means that's how he will use Roscoe. I know he was referring to draft picks, but that could be a smokescreen. Parrish is listed at 5'9" 178 on the team roster. I know we've tried using Roscoe on reverses and other trick plays, and it usually backfires. Lining him up in the backfield and/or the Wildcat is an interesting way to utilize his talents is all I'm saying. Roscoe doesn't get touches because we don't sustain drives.... On a team such as NE,NO, IND,MIN or even Philly, he becomes another weapon.. In Buffalo, we can't stop falling all over ourselves on O... I completely see Gailey TRYING to use him in the slot, out of the backfield, in gadget plays.. you name it, but it won't manifest into anything if we can't run the ball and complete 3rd and 5... Now, he could help with the short yardage situations, but, like I said, there aren't enough of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Well Roscoe wasn't cut so that probably means something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 no it doesn't. Parrish is a pure slot WR who has done nothing in his carrer but PR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 i don't know, it just seems like roscoe gets taken down with one arm, or one push every time. breaking tackles just ain't his thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffmonster Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 no it doesn't. Parrish is a pure slot WR who has done nothing in his carrer but PR. Last year he was horrible at punt returns, almost detrimental to the team. I am curious as to why he is still on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawchukBills Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'd like to see Roscoe and Nelson get utilized a lot more this season. Evans and the QB could use more options around them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllib olaffub Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 It's amazing to me how differently people can look at the same weight. Some guys can be built like a bull-dozer at 180 and the same guy might be lean, lanky. The way muscle and mass is distributed really contributes to a player. In Roscoe's case, I think he's fast but weak. You can probably find a guy his relative size that can take hits, break tackles, etc. Maybe a McCluster or Spiller type. I think I recall shouting at Roscoe during games last year when he handled the ball - and he never covered it up, I mean he was practically handing it to the opposition - and it seemed like whenever he had the ball the opposition was coached to try and swat it out of his hands... I don't like him as a runner in traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDaDdy Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 CJ Spiller!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Last year he was horrible at punt returns, almost detrimental to the team. I am curious as to why he is still on the roster. Yes, let's immediately cut any and every player who has had a down year - Roscoe, Marshawn, Stroud, who else am I forgetting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Sure Roscoe is a water-bug type of player. As some people said he has to get the ball in open space to be effective. He is still on the roster because we only have 4 WR's on the roster right now. I think Gailey will find a way to use him if he is as good as people say he is . I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I don't think Parrish sitting on the bench during Jauron's tenure is an indictment of Parrish's ability...but Jauron's coaching. Same goes for Lee Evans and the Tight End position. Lee Evans is ultra-talented, and I believe Shawn Nelson is as well. I think both will benefit from the new coaching philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Well with Reed gone the if the season started today Roscoe would be the starting slot reciever. He's one of those players that's never really lived up to his pro potential except as a punt returner. I for one hope he can have a break through year and be succesful as a starting slot receiver and punt returner. I think he led the league for avg. punt return yards before he fumbled away the kick against Cleveland. I think it was Blake Constanze that put the nail the coffine last year by covering up the fumble. Parrish quickly found his way into the dog house never to return since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree 12 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 no it doesn't. Parrish is a pure slot WR who has done nothing in his carrer but PR. yea well in collage he was used correctly and the coach of Miami made sure he got the ball in his hands @ least 15 times a game. i believe Galiey knows what he has and will totally use all of Parrish's immense diverse talents to the fullest mark my words. i believe one of the reasons he is not worried about our WR core because Parrish will play a big part in our new offense. no one can deny that every time he gets the ball in space he is a threat to take it to the house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDO'Kearney Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Well with Reed gone the if the season started today Roscoe would be the starting slot reciever. He's one of those players that's never really lived up to his pro potential except as a punt returner. I for one hope he can have a break through year and be succesful as a starting slot receiver and punt returner. I think he led the league for avg. punt return yards before he fumbled away the kick against Cleveland. I think it was Blake Constanze that put the nail the coffine last year by covering up the fumble. Parrish quickly found his way into the dog house never to return since. Not to mention that the Bills were deadlocked in the 3rd Q of a soul crushing 3-3 game at the time, and I felt like Roscoe changed his return style to try to be a little more aggressive and go for a ball he shouldn't have touched. As bad as that turnover was, if you were watching that game, you were begging for SOMEBODY to do SOMETHING, and Roscoe was only getting on the field on ST anyway. I kind of understood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree 12 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 It's amazing to me how differently people can look at the same weight. Some guys can be built like a bull-dozer at 180 and the same guy might be lean, lanky. The way muscle and mass is distributed really contributes to a player. In Roscoe's case, I think he's fast but weak. You can probably find a guy his relative size that can take hits, break tackles, etc. Maybe a McCluster or Spiller type. I think I recall shouting at Roscoe during games last year when he handled the ball - and he never covered it up, I mean he was practically handing it to the opposition - and it seemed like whenever he had the ball the opposition was coached to try and swat it out of his hands... I don't like him as a runner in traffic. thats absolutely ridiculous just because he had that unfortunate fumble in the browns game you make a ridiculous statement as this one. he is not a fumbler and has never been one to label him one only shows you are clueless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Allen Wilson's article about Chan Gailey wanting consistency in the offense was updated yesterday. While I re-read the part about quick-as-a-cat water bugs, I got to thinking, maybe he means that's how he will use Roscoe. I know he was referring to draft picks, but that could be a smokescreen. Parrish is listed at 5'9" 178 on the team roster. I know we've tried using Roscoe on reverses and other trick plays, and it usually backfires. Lining him up in the backfield and/or the Wildcat is an interesting way to utilize his talents is all I'm saying. I think Gailey means a different "waterbug", a new waterbug. Hopefully one that can think and chew gum at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gball77 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I think Noelle Devine from WVU would fit the bill for what Nix is looking for, fast as hell and can make big plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 In an anemic DJ offense it's hard to get the ball into a quick guys hands in space b/c the opposing defense can crowd the line and sit on the short stuff. When plays develop down the field and the defense has to respect it, opportunities for guys like Parrish open up underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 FWIW, I have a feeling that Chan will know how to get some production from him on offense. The guy was an offensive threat in college at WR. He also played QB in HS, which might be something to utilize in a wild cat. As for his punt returning, he is one of the best in the game. It should be noted that opposing teams know what he can do and take that into account when they punt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffmonster Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Yes, let's immediately cut any and every player who has had a down year - Roscoe, Marshawn, Stroud, who else am I forgetting? Yes, because that is exactly what i was saying.....it has been an ongoing issue that Roscoe wanted to be more then just a special teams returner. Because of this he wanted to be traded and gave very little effort in his play last year. Those are my reasons for thinking he would be gone, not just cause of a down year. Way to read into things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkmil Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Allen Wilson's article about Chan Gailey wanting consistency in the offense was updated yesterday. While I re-read the part about quick-as-a-cat water bugs, I got to thinking, maybe he means that's how he will use Roscoe. I know he was referring to draft picks, but that could be a smokescreen. Parrish is listed at 5'9" 178 on the team roster. I know we've tried using Roscoe on reverses and other trick plays, and it usually backfires. Lining him up in the backfield and/or the Wildcat is an interesting way to utilize his talents is all I'm saying. He ran one play as a "wildcat" QB when Mularkey was here. He had abroken finger and threw a 2 yard pass. Nothing against him i just remembered when reading your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince61 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I think he will be a bigger part of the offense with Gailey in command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyboy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I agree. Roscoe is a playmaker. In the past they had no idea how to use him. In this regime they will try to utilize his talents...If I was Roscoe,'d be excited about the upcoming yer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeJuiceSimpson Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 So Gailey wants a running back that resembles a water bug that resembles a cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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