dpberr Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Camp fodder. I'm with the others on the continued issuance of the #83, even in preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcity Cheesehead Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Ruvell Martin used to be with the Packers a couple years ago (2008 was his last year here I think) and I'm not sure where he's been the last couple years (I think the Rams signed him). He's a reliable receiver, not going to blow anyone away with his speed, but he has good size and good hands. The Packers used him in their 5WR sets which they used quite often when he was around. Aaron Rodgers always used to joke that Martin was his favorite target when most of their practice reps were on the scout team as backups. The Packers cut him in 2009 in favor of Brett Swain who is probably a worse receiver, but was better on special teams. The cut was one of the surprise cuts that no one expected, as he contributed to the team quite a bit and was well liked. BTW, if any of you guys like to scout who your team could pick up after final cut-downs, check out Chastin West, currently on the Packers roster. He's kinda got a little bit of everything, speed, crisp routes, hands, not too small... he's just a bit raw, and all he needs is a chance... I think he can be a quality starting receiver someday. He was an undrafted guy last year and spent the year on the practice squad. This preseason he's made some huge strides, but the Packers are 5 deep on WR's (Driver, Jennings, Jones, Nelson and Cobb) and while the Packers might hang onto 6 WR's just to keep West, they'll more likely have to let him go, and he won't make it through waivers and onto the practice squad this time. Check out his big play in their last preseason game. That play shows off his speed and hands, but he's been making other plays running routes across the middle of the field that show off his athleticism as well. Edited August 24, 2011 by Brewcity Cheesehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Flowers Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 What an embarrassment of riches we have at the WR position.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Frenkle Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ruvell Martin used to be with the Packers a couple years ago (2008 was his last year here I think) and I'm not sure where he's been the last couple years (I think the Rams signed him). He's a reliable receiver, not going to blow anyone away with his speed, but he has good size and good hands. The Packers used him in their 5WR sets which they used quite often when he was around. Aaron Rodgers always used to joke that Martin was his favorite target when most of their practice reps were on the scout team as backups. The Packers cut him in 2009 in favor of Brett Swain who is probably a worse receiver, but was better on special teams. The cut was one of the surprise cuts that no one expected, as he contributed to the team quite a bit and was well liked. BTW, if any of you guys like to scout who your team could pick up after final cut-downs, check out Chastin West, currently on the Packers roster. He's kinda got a little bit of everything, speed, crisp routes, hands, not too small... he's just a bit raw, and all he needs is a chance... I think he can be a quality starting receiver someday. He was an undrafted guy last year and spent the year on the practice squad. This preseason he's made some huge strides, but the Packers are 5 deep on WR's (Driver, Jennings, Jones, Nelson and Cobb) and while the Packers might hang onto 6 WR's just to keep West, they'll more likely have to let him go, and he won't make it through waivers and onto the practice squad this time. Check out his big play in their last preseason game. That play shows off his speed and hands, but he's been making other plays running routes across the middle of the field that show off his athleticism as well. Cutting any good OL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDaDdy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 What an embarrassment of riches we have at the WR position.. No doubt. Let's trade Stevie Johnson now while we can get something for him. He won't be any good against double coverage all game long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ruvell Martin used to be with the Packers a couple years ago (2008 was his last year here I think) and I'm not sure where he's been the last couple years (I think the Rams signed him). He's a reliable receiver, not going to blow anyone away with his speed, but he has good size and good hands. The Packers used him in their 5WR sets which they used quite often when he was around. Aaron Rodgers always used to joke that Martin was his favorite target when most of their practice reps were on the scout team as backups. The Packers cut him in 2009 in favor of Brett Swain who is probably a worse receiver, but was better on special teams. The cut was one of the surprise cuts that no one expected, as he contributed to the team quite a bit and was well liked. BTW, if any of you guys like to scout who your team could pick up after final cut-downs, check out Chastin West, currently on the Packers roster. He's kinda got a little bit of everything, speed, crisp routes, hands, not too small... he's just a bit raw, and all he needs is a chance... I think he can be a quality starting receiver someday. He was an undrafted guy last year and spent the year on the practice squad. This preseason he's made some huge strides, but the Packers are 5 deep on WR's (Driver, Jennings, Jones, Nelson and Cobb) and while the Packers might hang onto 6 WR's just to keep West, they'll more likely have to let him go, and he won't make it through waivers and onto the practice squad this time. Check out his big play in their last preseason game. That play shows off his speed and hands, but he's been making other plays running routes across the middle of the field that show off his athleticism as well. Thanks for the scouting report. For a cheesehead, you're okay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 What an embarrassment of riches we have at the WR position.. You got the embarrassment part right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) This pretty much says it all. Everyone outside of Western NY can see it but we are still in denial. Don't get me wrong. The Bills are my team and I defend them to the end but even I have to be realistic. I'm done whining about it. There is a reason why we get no respect nationally and in the media. Ruvell Martin - WR - Bills Bills signed WR Ruvell Martin, formerly of the Seahawks. The Bills just lost both Donald Jones (head) and Naaman Roosevelt (ankle) for the preseason's duration. The 29-year-old Martin caught seven passes for 158 yards in Seattle last year. He's a fifth receiver-caliber player, which makes him a candidate for significant playing time with Buffalo. Again, counting lee, we are down 5 GUYS at WR at practice. Someone has to run routes til we are healthy. When we go 4-5 wide with the first team, who's left to throw to in the second? When Stevie has run 147 routes today, who will spell him- we needed a body. Not to mention.... As I've been saying- our "insane depth" is Stevie, a tiny Parrish, and a ton of guys that are 5-6 on most rosters. Just because we have about 8 of them doesn't mean we have even 3-4 guys that would play anywhere else beyond special teams or injuries. Edited August 24, 2011 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 YES!!!!!!!!! I am so glad they didnt bring someone in at some useless position like OL which would have just been silly. Better to bring in a scrub WR to provide competition for the 6th, 7th, and 8th WR roster spot. SUPER BOWL BABY!!!v We literally just stole for the other 31 teams by grabbing this stud before they realized he was still even in the league. Genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The Bills FO doublespeak: 1) We have too many WR's, so lets trade away our best who costs very little for a 4th round pick. 2) Injuries? These things happen in football? Ok, now lets bring in a FA that no one has heard of and who won't contribute anything in the regular season. Good job Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I guess I don't get the hate. Camp signings tend to be "oh we are getting short on bodies, don't want a WR pulling a hammy, let's give some reps to fresh legs." anything more is just lagniappe. Fresh legs? These guys have been working out for less than a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Fresh legs? These guys have been working out for less than a month. And we have half of them sitting. We need someone out there running routes. It's not smart to expect 4-5 guys with no otas to run every route for the rest of camp. And if catastrophic injury hits, or if he has some magic chemistry with fitz- so be it. Why does this signing hurt? Edited August 24, 2011 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks for the scouting report. For a cheesehead, you're okay!!! Why is a cheesehead on this board!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Frenkle Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Why is a cheesehead on this board!! I believe it's called "slumming". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan714 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Yeah were going deep in the scrap heap at receiver. Martin plus Buster Davis=superbowl baby!!!!!!! The shout song will soon be replaced by scream your lungs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 A camp body everyone nothing to see here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Joke's on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I guess they shouldnt have signed anybody, then most of your guys would be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcity Cheesehead Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Cutting any good OL? Only guy that could be cut that'd be worth a look is Ray Dominguez out of Arkansas. UDFA this year, and has shown some promise, but I wouldn't get your hopes up for him being better than who you have now... good for a project to develop and fill out the bottom of the roster for now. Thanks for the scouting report. For a cheesehead, you're okay!!! thanks... you guys are pretty cool yourselves Why is a cheesehead on this board!! because I like football. Every once in a while I read other teams boards just to see what types of things fans are talking about and to get a general sense of where the team is, but usually don't sign up for an account or post for that matter. Only other board I've posted on besides here and one of the Packer's boards is patsfans.com since I was planning on making a trip to Foxboro for their game against the Packers last December and had some questions (trip plans ended up falling through). With this board, I only signed up because I saw the topic about Jason Wied's comments at the Packer shareholder's meeting (which I attended) where he listed the economic impact on the community per capita of several teams including the Bills and thought I had some insight to add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 You guys are gonna rue the day you mocked this move... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoDGrE5OBZY GO BILLSSS!!!! 19 and 0 baby!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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