H2o Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/8339/jets-audition-several-players?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Wait, if he signs, in a matter of weeks we will be talking about how Chan had no idea how to use him in our offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shouldaplayedflutie99 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I bet Rex will do what he needs to in order to get any inside info on our offense...he would probably sign/pay him just for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I always liked Shawn Nelson. Very good receiving tight end...I think the Bills let him go for health (migranes?) reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 It's too bad this kid never worked out. Could have had a pretty good career IMO. He had all the tools to be a solid TE but the health issues became a problem. Honestly I didn't know if he was even on the team anymore or not. I wouldn't be suprised to see Rex pick him up and attempt to get some info out of him. Unfortunately for Rex, just like Maybin, Nelson never played enough to get any information. Rex is using Maybin in some pretty situational circumstances and I think it's 90% fluke considering he just kinda got thrown onto the QB from the Oline on 1 of his sacks, and rhe other was a RB that fell down in the play. Sorry tobjack the thread and turn it into an anit-Maybin thread. Just dont see Nelson doing anything, he's too injury prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Well he is the guy on the Bills team calendar this month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm still annoyed at Nelson for his inability to protect the ball against the Ravens last year. I think he has Leodis disease… that he's a bit short on football IQ. I didn't like the Nelson pick. At the time he was drafted, I was hoping the Bills would take Richmond's Lawrence Sidbury. Not sure what's going on with Sidbury… he's only played in 3 games this year for Atlanta but he has two sacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I always liked Shawn Nelson. Very good receiving tight end...I think the Bills let him go for health (migranes?) reasons. And your evidence for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm still annoyed at Nelson for his inability to protect the ball against the Ravens last year. I blame the refs. How do you not blow the whistle? He was stood up for 5 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I always liked Shawn Nelson. Very good receiving tight end...I think the Bills let him go for health (migranes?) reasons. This and this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I blame the refs. How do you not blow the whistle? He was stood up for 5 seconds. Yes the whistle should have blown. But if you look at the replays, it appears that Nelson takes his one hand off the ball and is waving it in protest as if he thinks the play should be blown dead or a flag thrown or something. It's one thing to have your hand ripped off the ball and quite another for it to be above your shoulder when the ball is near your waist. IMO, he should have (like Leodis' ill-fated kick return against the Patsies*) devoted every fibre of his being to protecting the ball… and I don't believe that Nelson did this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yes the whistle should have blown. But if you look at the replays, it appears that Nelson takes his one hand off the ball and is waving it in protest as if he thinks the play should be blown dead or a flag thrown or something. It's one thing to have your hand ripped off the ball and quite another for it to be above your shoulder when the ball is near your waist. IMO, he should have (like Leodis' ill-fated kick return against the Patsies*) devoted every fibre of his being to protecting the ball… and I don't believe that Nelson did this. If you're describing it accurately (no reason to doubt you; I just don't remember), then I agree that he screwed up. Just go down, for crying out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 If you're describing it accurately (no reason to doubt you; I just don't remember), then I agree that he screwed up. Just go down, for crying out loud. I'll try to find the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 He was being pushed forward (including by his teammates) and was therefore still making forward progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 If you're describing it accurately (no reason to doubt you; I just don't remember), then I agree that he screwed up. Just go down, for crying out loud. I'll try to find the video. It's the second slo-mo camera angle…at around 3:00. Look at Nelson's right hand… what the hell was he doing? http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010102402/2010/REG7/bills@ravens#menu=highlights&tab=recap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puente Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/26/t-o-wasnt-the-only-guy-who-worked-out-on-tuesday/ I guess Maybin did not have enough inside information for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I hear he had 4 sacks - 4 SACKS AS A TE END! Dammmmmmmn yoooooooou Buddddddddy Niiiiiiiiix!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 they needed to fill their open roster spot they had for left bench, strong-side Migraine sufferer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Kid has great potential. Couldnt put it all together... not surprised hes getting a few looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 From Twitter... Former Buffalo Bills TE Shawn Nelson tried out with the New York Jets yesterday. Former OT Langston Walker tried out with Dallas Maybe they figure they are getting production out of Maybin and get something out of Nelson now too...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 You know your team is turning it around when other teams start picking up your cast offs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 FWIW, Ellis Lankster is another Bills castoff on the Jets roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebills Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 maybe jets are just slobs and are afraid of the bills and are now trying to get every bit of information from every possible source on the bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo 66 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-31/jets-may-sign-former-buffalo-bills-tight-end-shawn-nelson-daily-news-says.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Nice to see the Jet's turning to guys who could not make the Bills... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 They're picking his brain for next weeks game. They'll release him as soon as the game is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 They're picking his brain for next weeks game. They'll release him as soon as the game is over. So we should just sign who ever they cut? This stuff cracks me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I hope he can stay healthy and be productive, I was excited about the guy's tools. That being said, I wish he could have been healthy and productive for someone that isn't a divisional opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 They're picking his brain for next weeks game. They'll release him as soon as the game is over. How many games/practices has Nelson played under Chan Gailey and this offense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 You can smell the desperation after they watched us dismantle Washington, and they know what we did to the Patsies*! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 They're picking his brain for next weeks game. They'll release him as soon as the game is over. Well, that should only take a minute. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destro32 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Funny stuff Rex you fat ****!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Smell the fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Here's the secret to the Bills offense: the QB is smart enough to change plays based on the D and any player is good enough to make a play. Good luck. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I blame the refs. How do you not blow the whistle? He was stood up for 5 seconds. I was just thinking the same thing. Seemed like the officials, with his forward progress long stopped, let the Ravens attack him with a swarm until desired result had been fulfilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billshank Redemption Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 nelson didn't even hit the practice field enough to be any use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair GM Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I always liked Shawn Nelson. Very good receiving tight end...I think the Bills let him go for health (migranes?) reasons. Pretty sure we have a really good receiving tight end right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Migraines will prevent him from giving the Jets any useful information..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Pretty sure we have a really good receiving tight end right now... True, but you can never have too many either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 From Twitter... Former Buffalo Bills TE Shawn Nelson tried out with the New York Jets yesterday. Former OT Langston Walker tried out with Dallas Hilarious. I'm vividly remembering all the posters who wanted the Bills to sign Dallas castoff Marco Colombo when the Cowboys released him. Now they might replace him with Langston Walker? While on the subject, how did Redskins tackle Jammal Brown (another player coveted by many here) look against the Bills? I didn't notice his play but they did give up 9 sacks. I was just thinking the same thing. Seemed like the officials, with his forward progress long stopped, let the Ravens attack him with a swarm until desired result had been fulfilled. And what was Nelson doing flailing his right hand in the air just before the fumble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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