hondo in seattle Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I know some folks picked Parrish as their "surprise cut." JW's article gives a different impression of Parrish's role in 2012. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-bills-parrish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Roscoe is going to have a really good year. Just stay healthy, #11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) I would bet anyone that if you get Gailey to say who his second favorite WR is on this team, it would be Roscoe. Chan always talks glowingly about Roscoe, and he doesn't throw around superlatives. There is no way Parrish is getting released, unless it is not Gailey's decision. Edited August 31, 2011 by Kelly the Fair and Balanced Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaPolian8693 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Roscoe Parrish is a decent 4th receiver. I like the guy and hope he finds a place on this team, but I no longer expect him to develop into a star. I mean, he's going into his SEVENTH SEASON in the league. If he was going to truly break out, he'd have done so by now. I mean, look at Johnson - he made the most of his chances and broke out in a big way. That doesn't mean I want him cut, that just means I only want to see him in 4-wide and maybe some 3-wide sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) I would bet anyone that if you get Gailey to say who his second favorite WR is on this team, it would be Roscoe. Chan always talks glowingly about Roscoe, and he doesn't throw around superlatives. There is no way Parrish is getting released, unless it is not Gailey's decision. That reminds me, I meant to post Gailey's Monday interview: http://www.buffalobills.com/media-center/videos/Chan-Gailey-Monday-Update/0b36204a-30ee-4bfd-a434-31e6a52c3b81. Upon hearing Chan speak (talks about him near the end), I'm convinced that Roscoe is very much in his plans. Edited August 31, 2011 by NickelCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Roscoe Parrish is a decent 4th receiver. I like the guy and hope he finds a place on this team, but I no longer expect him to develop into a star. I mean, he's going into his SEVENTH SEASON in the league. If he was going to truly break out, he'd have done so by now. I mean, look at Johnson - he made the most of his chances and broke out in a big way. That doesn't mean I want him cut, that just means I only want to see him in 4-wide and maybe some 3-wide sets. I don't think anyone is expecting Parrish to be a star. Just a good role player that can help move the chains Edited August 31, 2011 by NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTW2012 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Let's get through 2011 first before we worry about 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Roscoe not being a star has nothing to do with his ability....the guy is literally uncoverable No...the problem is the guy is too small and cannot stay healthy......I dont think he has every made it through a full season....... While healthy and playing? Love me some Roscoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCinBuffalo Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) I am expecting Roscoe Parrish to be a star. I am expecting him to be the #3-#5 reason we win games this year. Special teams aside, I am betting he tears it up in the slot, especially against our division. I am expecting Roscoe Parrish to have at least 900 yards receiving, and at least 8 TD. Everything I have seen out of this offense tells me that's precisely the direction we are going in. Roscoe in the slot means: 1. Our offensive line play is less important. They do not need to hold the point of attack. They need to get down the field and set up the screen properly and/or pull down the line and set up the off tackle runs with the slot and outside WRs blocking. . 2. Our TEs are less important...but absolutely deadly when we use them. 3. Defenses have to make a choice, let Roscoe catch underneath stuff, or, take a risk on letting Steve Johnson/WR #2 hit home runs. They will choose the underneath more often than not, and that's why Roscoe will pile up the yards. I am expecting that many teams, especially early in the season, will learn too late that letting Roscoe have the underneath stuff is just as bad as risking home runs....and that's when they will begin trying to lock him down. The problem is: I don't think any player, or double team, or scheme, can lock down Roscoe Parrish, without major sacrifices being made elsewhere on the field. So, that's where the TDs will come from: failed attempts to lock him down, that result in Roscoe with the ball, on the move, with only the FS and maybe an OLB to beat. Roscoe Parrish is a major component in the "pick your poison"/mutliweapon/2 second play style this team appears to want to play. I am not saying it will work. I haven't seen enough to determine if I like it. But clearly, the quick play is the default, the run and/or the long pass are the mix-up plays. Edited August 31, 2011 by OCinBuffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I am expecting Roscoe Parrish to be a star. I am expecting him to be the #3-#5 reason we win games this year. Special teams aside, I am betting he tears it up in the slot, especially against our division. I am expecting Roscoe Parrish to have at least 900 yards receiving, and at least 8 TD. Everything I have seen out of this offense tells me that's precisely the direction we are going in. Roscoe in the slot means: 1. Our offensive line play is less important. They do not need to hold the point of attack. They need to get down the field and set up the screen properly and/or pull down the line and set up the off tackle runs with the slot and outside WRs blocking. . 2. Our TEs are less important...but absolutely deadly when we use them. 3. Defenses have to make a choice, let Roscoe catch underneath stuff, or, take a risk on letting Steve Johnson/WR #2 hit home runs. They will choose the underneath more often than not, and that's why Roscoe will pile up the yards. I am expecting that many teams, especially early in the season, will learn too late that letting Roscoe have the underneath stuff is just as bad as risking home runs....and that's when they will begin trying to lock him down. The problem is: I don't think any player, or double team, or scheme, can lock down Roscoe Parrish, without major sacrifices being made elsewhere on the field. So, that's where the TDs will come from: failed attempts to lock him down, that result in Roscoe with the ball, on the move, with only the FS and maybe an OLB to beat. Roscoe Parrish is a major component in the "pick your poison"/mutliweapon/2 second play style this team appears to want to play. I am not saying it will work. I haven't seen enough to determine if I like it. But clearly, the quick play is the default, the run and/or the long pass are the mix-up plays. If Roscoe has 8 touchdowns as you say then we are much better than a 3-5 win team. I hope what you say comes true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Picking Roscoe as a surprise cut = having no clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm0404 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 You sir are dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 If he stays healthy, he's proven he can be really useful with Chan calling the plays. And if he doesn't stay healthy, I think Brad Smith and CJ Spiller can take on the role quite nicely too. Depth is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Picking Roscoe as a surprise cut = having no clue +1. Roscoe is a perfect fit Chan's offense. He is the speedy "water bug." He ain't going anywhere, until he inevitably goes on IR. If he plays 16 games (unlikely) he will be right around 800-1200 yards and 4 TDs. Either way he is going to get 1st downs, If 1st downs per catch is a stat, I'm gonna guess that Roscoe's 33 catches last year had a very high 1st down rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 For the first time in his seven-year career, Parrish enters a season with a clearly defined role, having already secured the slot receiver’s job. He wasn't the slot receiver entering last season? How many wins the Bills have with Roscoe in that role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defend Greece Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 He wasn't the slot receiver entering last season? How many wins the Bills have with Roscoe in that role? Zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Let's get through 2011 first before we worry about 2012. Huh? You mean it's not 2012 yet? Thank God! It seems I have an extra year to live! The older I get, the more the years blur into each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 He wasn't the slot receiver entering last season? How many wins the Bills have with Roscoe in that role? Because the most important position in determining wins and losses for every NFL team is their slot receiver. Slot receivers aren't measured by 1st down receptions and yards they're measured by Super Bowl wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserable_fan Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I would love to see Stevie and Easley on the outside with Roscoe in the slot. That could be a dangerous set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Because the most important position in determining wins and losses for every NFL team is their slot receiver. Slot receivers aren't measured by 1st down receptions and yards they're measured by Super Bowl wins. Just the answer I expected--complete with emoticons. You say he's a perfect fit for "Chan's offense". Maybe, yet the Bills offense didn't really miss a beat without him, so it's hard to make the argument he is so integral to the offense he could never be cut. He had 17 first downs (of the 143 the team had in total in his 8 games). Without him, there was a dropoff in total 1st downs, but no significant change in passing yards or points scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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