Kelly the Dog Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I think when push comes to shove, they cut Potter or stick him on the PS. This staff really treasures every roster spot; they're not going to waste one of those spots on a kickoff specialist. They drafted him as a KO specialist and then after the draft said it is worth a roster spot for a KO specialist if he can kick a touchback 50%+ of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Choice was signed to an extension for a reason. White could be PS'd. We signed Young and I cannot imagine we would embarrass him or ourselves releasing him after signing him to a 1 year contract. Tannehill or Corp will be PS'd. If Onubun can be PS'd I think we'd PS him - he or Lee Smith or both will be on this team next year. ???? Man, you just gave the "must-draft-a-1st-round-QB" crowd a boner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARCELL DAREUS POWER Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 with the new depth, i just cant see a quality player being cut for potter. with the new ko rules, if you cant stop someone, well, you have major problems... really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensThunder Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I think Troup is one hit away from a final IR.I don't think he makes the cut this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I think if Potter is more than a kickoff specialist (can play on special teams, hold, etc) he sticks. Supposedly he is not JUST a kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Offense (21) QB...(2) Fitz & Young RB...(3) Jackson, Spiller & White Choice FB...(1) McIntrey TE...(2) Chandler & Smith OT...(3) Glenn, Pears, Hairston OG...(3) Levitre, Urbik & Rinehart C...(1) Woods WR...(6) Johnson, Easley, Jones, Graham, Smith Hagan & Nelson Defense (22) DL...(7) M. Williams, Dareus, K.Williams, Anderson, Kelsay, Troup & Carrington LB...(6) Barnett, Morrison, Shepard, Bradham, Carder, Merriman CB...(6) Gilmore, Williams, McGee, Brooks, Rogers & McKelvin SS...(3) Wilson, Scott & Searcy FS...(2) Byrd & somebody else Special Teams (4) Punter... Moorman Powell Kickers.. Lyndell and Potter Long Snapper... Sanborn Smith is not worth the money they are paying himn and that money can and should be used for Levitre and Byrd. We have lots of other guys that can catch the ball in the end-zone and bring it back from time to time. I chose Hagan due to his size but honestly I think it will be a veteran pick-up as guys start to get cut. WR corp is too young and another veteran who has played could be helpful in the locker room for those guys. I think Choice beats out White just absed on experience. Three years ago they woudl have went with youth. It is a win now mentality and I think they keep the veteran. Merriman is an OLB not a DE. I have no idea who will be the second FS but they will keep 5 including Scott. I think they keep Mcintyre - he is a demon on special teams and they do use him from time to time. Maybe if they keep White they let him play FB too and McIntyre is let go. I know they stated they wanted to keep a KO specialist but in the end I think they change their mind and keep Carrington for DE depth. And lastly I think Moorman is gone. I just think with some of Gailey's comments he doesn't trust Moorman. And while this flies in the face of my keep a veteran arguement, I think they go with a fresh leg and Powell beats him out. Edited May 20, 2012 by Dadonkadonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Merriman is an OLB not a DE. No. The Bills have stated that Merriman is a defensive end in this defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I thought this was clear. But it seems not. Merriman if healthy ( big if? still ) is DE as quoted by Wanny. Smith will stay and be used this year and listed as qb again i would guess at this point. D. Jones might get pushed out because he sucks come game time and watch out for Clowney. Hagan i agree has a good chance after his late season performance. Easley remains a question mark that most of us still hope for i think. Graham may not get on the field this year, Thats my upset pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I thought this was clear. But it seems not. Merriman if healthy ( big if? still ) is DE as quoted by Wanny. Smith will stay and be used this year and listed as qb again i would guess at this point. D. Jones might get pushed out because he sucks come game time and watch out for Clowney. Hagan i agree has a good chance after his late season performance. Easley remains a question mark that most of us still hope for i think. Graham may not get on the field this year, Thats my upset pick. I think you were spot on with everything you said until the bolded upset pick (by upset I assume you think he'll be a non-factor this year). I think Graham will contribute if only because I think Gailey will take extraordinary measures to make sure that he does. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owf71 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Jasper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) I am assuming there is a 46 man roster and one extra that is active for a 3rd string QB This my breakdown. Others may have something else... I am not sure how WR/QB/RB Smith works out here... Bills depth has really improved forcing some good players to be on the 53 man roster...Assuming all are healthy here is who I would start as of right now...... Offense (21) QB...(2) Fitz & Young RB...(3) Jackson, Spiller & White FB...(1) McIntrey TE...(2) Chandler & Smith OT...(3) Glenn, Pears, Hairston OG...(3) Levitre, Urbik & Rinehart C...(1) Woods WR...(6) Johnson, Easley, Jones, Graham, Smith & Nelson Defense (22) DL...(7) M. Williams, Dareus, K.Williams, Anderson, Merriman, Kelsay & Troup LB...(5) Barnett, Morrison, Shepard, Bradham, Carder CB...(6) Gilmore, Williams, McGee, Brooks, Rogers & McKelvin SS...(2) Scott & Searcy FS...(2) Byrd & Wilson Special Teams (4) Punter... Moorman Kickers.. Lyndell and Potter Long Snapper... Sanborn Because of who our special teams coach is, we'll keep Chris white over a sixth cb...if white is healthy of course, if he isn't moats makes the team. Colin brown played well last year don't count him out. Heard > troupe. Onobun> smith. Edited May 20, 2012 by frogger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Last year they only had 2 reserve OL. Chan or Buddy said the would have a swing tackle and the reserve interior guy would have to play both G and C. What do you guys know that your not telling us about the OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Last year they only had 2 reserve OL. Chan or Buddy said the would have a swing tackle and the reserve interior guy would have to play both G and C. What do you guys know that your not telling us about the OL. We have better OLinemen. But yes, we may do the same since they aren't as useful on ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllib olaffub Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I'd replace Troup with Carrington, at this point. I agree - I can't stand to think of Carrington getting axed, so I hope he's there and I also think we'll have another linebacker to work with; although, you might be correct simply because these linebackers are so interchangeable in this scheme. Most of these guys, in a pinch, could play any of the spots. And, if there is talent at CB, I think that trumps linebackers because we've got to take out the Patriots, and they're loaded with talent at WR, and the path to the Superbowl not only goes through this division first, but it also will go through some good passing teams. Good post - I expect it to be pretty accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I think you were spot on with everything you said until the bolded upset pick (by upset I assume you think he'll be a non-factor this year). I think Graham will contribute if only because I think Gailey will take extraordinary measures to make sure that he does. We shall see. Let me rephrase and back up my statement. I do not think he will start. i am aware i sound as if i am changing my mind. But i think he will be eased in over time and be very succesful for us. very sucessful indeed. Chan has called him raw, Buddy did also. I would hate to see him not be all he can be. as my upset pick i think they will hold him back. and folks will be upset. if all goes well he will develop into the # 2. Sorry about my lack of clarity. again, but glad to get a correct response that He will be Chan's WIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 My 53 and practice squad Offense (24) QB...(3) Fitz , Young, Smith RB...(3) Jackson, Spiller , Douglas TE...(3) Chandler, Onobun, Dickerson TE/FB OT...(4) Glenn, Pears, Hairston, Sanders OG...(4) Levitre, Urbik & Rinehart, Jasper C...(2) Woods, Asper WR...(5) Johnson, Jones, Graham, Nelson, Easley Defense (26) DL...(9) M. Williams, Dareus, K.Williams, Anderson, Merriman, Moore, Carrington, Heard, Gilbert DT/ blocking TE LB...(7) Barnett, Morrison, Shepard, Bradham, Carder, White, Scott CB...(6) Gilmore, Williams, McGee, Brooks, Rogers & McKelvin SS...(2) Searcy, Wilson FS...(2) Byrd, Nesbitt emergency RB/QB Special Teams (3) Punter... Powell Kicker.. Potter Long Snapper... Sanborn Practice Squad- CBs Prince Miller, Chris Hill, Ss Nick Saenz, Delano Howell OL James Carmon, Paul Madsen, QB Alex Tanney LB Scott Mckillop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle flap Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 My 53 and practice squad Offense (24) QB...(3) Fitz , Young, Smith RB...(3) Jackson, Spiller , Douglas TE...(3) Chandler, Onobun, Dickerson TE/FB OT...(4) Glenn, Pears, Hairston, Sanders OG...(4) Levitre, Urbik & Rinehart, Jasper C...(2) Woods, Asper WR...(5) Johnson, Jones, Graham, Nelson, Easley Defense (26) DL...(9) M. Williams, Dareus, K.Williams, Anderson, Merriman, Moore, Carrington, Heard, Gilbert DT/ blocking TE LB...(7) Barnett, Morrison, Shepard, Bradham, Carder, White, Scott CB...(6) Gilmore, Williams, McGee, Brooks, Rogers & McKelvin SS...(2) Searcy, Wilson FS...(2) Byrd, Nesbitt emergency RB/QB Special Teams (3) Punter... Powell Kicker.. Potter Long Snapper... Sanborn Practice Squad- CBs Prince Miller, Chris Hill, Ss Nick Saenz, Delano Howell OL James Carmon, Paul Madsen, QB Alex Tanney LB Scott Mckillop This looks pretty on point, but I'd play it a little differently. I have high hopes for Chris Douglas too, but with Choice already signing an extension (and being tight with Gailey), he'll really have to shine in camp/preseason to unseat him. I don't think they keep Onubun and Dickerson. Unless there's a major change in philosophy, they don't need two WR/hybrid type pass catching TEs. I think they keep Lee Smith or some other TE that is more of a blocker than a pass catcher instead of both Onubun and Dickerson. (I noticed you listed Gilbert as a blocking TE, so obviously you thought about that issue too). I'm not sure who I would cut to make it happen, but I'd like to keep another WR and I'd like to keep Moats. I want the best men to win the jobs, and I know Moats at this point is probably on the outside looking in but I love his attitude and hopefully Wanny can find a way to utilize his seemingly limited skill set. I'm not as high on Jasper or Moore as a lot of people here are so perhaps one or of them. I know it's risky to put Jasper on the PS, since the Bills have seemingly invested a lot of time developing him. There are a lot of tough decisions to make here. I also wouldn't be surprised if McKillop takes Chris White's job. McKillop is Wanny's guy from Pittsburgh and had a lot of success there. He hasn't shown much in the NFL and blew out his knee the year before last, but he's still young and if anyone knows how to use him, it's Wanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 The question about how we use tight ends this year. I expect the mentality to change about Chan and how he "doesnt use tight ends much" theory. I was kind of relieved we re signed Chandler. He IS a good target for Fitz and i expect him to improve enough this year to take notice. And i imagine Lee to be the nasty run blocker. But we might keep another pass catching Tight end and balance that with taking one player away from the receiving corps. I guess D.Dickerson might be that guy. Mckillop is interesting. Wannys guy? When we grabbed him it seemed to me like Bills had their Eye on him already. They have been very quiet about what he might offer. I am firm about Morrison being a workhorse and getting it done as base D starter. Amazing how many project M. Easley as a starteralready. If he is healthy, has studied hard and has been paying attention to everything he might come out of the gate with a bound. Lets hope he his health issues are behind him amd he is on The 47 Man Roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 The question about how we use tight ends this year. I expect the mentality to change about Chan and how he "doesnt use tight ends much" theory. I was kind of relieved we re signed Chandler. He IS a good target for Fitz and i expect him to improve enough this year to take notice. And i imagine Lee to be the nasty run blocker. But we might keep another pass catching Tight end and balance that with taking one player away from the receiving corps. I guess D.Dickerson might be that guy. Mckillop is interesting. Wannys guy? When we grabbed him it seemed to me like Bills had their Eye on him already. They have been very quiet about what he might offer. I am firm about Morrison being a workhorse and getting it done as base D starter. Amazing how many project M. Easley as a starteralready. If he is healthy, has studied hard and has been paying attention to everything he might come out of the gate with a bound. Lets hope he his health issues are behind him amd he is on The 47 Man Roster They use to say the NFL is a copy cat league- I think the Bills defense will take cues from the Giants defense while our offense will take cues from San Fran and New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 When you think through the posts on this thread, it really hits home how much this roster has been upgraded over the last few years. This year's training camp will truly separate the men from the boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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