Logical Reasoning Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 My son went to the Jim Kelly camp and there is a part during the day when there is a 'chalk talk' where Fitzpatrick spoke. According to him, Roosevelt is one of the hardest working players on the team. He studies the playbook, game film, and works hard on the field and does not take playing in the NFL for granted at all. He made some good plays for us last year, he seems to be able to find the hole in the defense, and has good hands. From the videos I have seen, he looks good, but that is a tough gauge. Buddy Nix said that this is the first year where we will actually have guys that will be cut that should be picked up by other teams. I wasn't sure if Roosevelt was going to be one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Bubble player for sure although tons of people are pulling for the guy. How could you not? As they tell bubble players, "work hard every day because you're auditioning for a job either here or somewhere else… if you play well other teams will see that on the video" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billshank Redemption Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I dont think he sticks, I think he is a great guy and he works really hard, but he just isnt talented enough to be an nfl receiver. If we want to be a great team we cant hold onto a player like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Honestly, he will be hard pressed to get a real shot. I hope he proves me wrong but he's likely the type that hangs around and in injury we keep him on a list to call. What will be especially tough is UB and the bills just don't have the coaching network around the league to have someone say "I know and trust this guy from my time working with him in buffalo more than I trust our current PS receiver that has experience in our system" and with receivers Every team has these developmental guys that hang around. He just doesn't have that unique quality that will seperate him. He will need a stellar preseason to make a 53 for week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Because of his hard work I expect him to make the practice squad if he doesn't edge someone out for a roster spot. Would be good for the coaches to get one full year of Easley, Hagan and Jones. If any one of these guys messes up, gets injured (again) or shows no improvement I'd expect Namaan to get a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 My son went to the Jim Kelly camp and there is a part during the day when there is a 'chalk talk' where Fitzpatrick spoke. According to him, Roosevelt is one of the hardest working players on the team. He studies the playbook, game film, and works hard on the field and does not take playing in the NFL for granted at all. He made some good plays for us last year, he seems to be able to find the hole in the defense, and has good hands. From the videos I have seen, he looks good, but that is a tough gauge. Buddy Nix said that this is the first year where we will actually have guys that will be cut that should be picked up by other teams. I wasn't sure if Roosevelt was going to be one of them. Naaman is all that Fitzpatrick said he's been. Good kid, and consistently makes plays out there in practice. but, and i think you might have saw this coming, i'm not entirely sure if he makes this team. he's on the bubble at best, and i was just talking about this on the sideline after Roosevelt made a good catch at practice today. he's behind Stevie Johnson, David Nelson, Donald Jones, T.J. Graham and Derek Hagan and Brad Smith. that leaves potentially one spot open if the Bills elect to keep seven receivers (including Brad Smith), which at this moment leaves it a competition between in what as I see as currently being this order, Marcus Easley, Roosevelt and David Clowney. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoretalk Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I dont think he sticks, I think he is a great guy and he works really hard, but he just isnt talented enough to be an nfl receiver. If we want to be a great team we cant hold onto a player like that. He may not be star quality but I think he definitely can make an NFL roster and contribute to a team. He might not be on a great squad of receivers but guys who can hold onto the ball over the middle and in short yardage situations are rare and have value. Would love to see him stick with the Bills but think there is too much talent now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Naaman is all that Fitzpatrick said he's been. Good kid, and consistently makes plays out there in practice. but, and i think you might have saw this coming, i'm not entirely sure if he makes this team. he's on the bubble at best, and i was just talking about this on the sideline after Roosevelt made a good catch at practice today. he's behind Stevie Johnson, David Nelson, Donald Jones, T.J. Graham and Derek Hagan and Brad Smith. that leaves potentially one spot open if the Bills elect to keep seven receivers (including Brad Smith), which at this moment leaves it a competition between in what as I see as currently being this order, Marcus Easley, Roosevelt and David Clowney. jw Thanks for the insight, jw. I have to think they'll keep seven receivers this year (including Smith), but if Easley continues to play well, it's almost certainly him over Namaan. Shame, but maybe he'll get a spot on the PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I can't see the Bills not signing him to the practice squad if He's not picked up somewhere else after cuts, if cut. Also: Bills have yet to even make the regular season without losing at least one wr off of the depth chart in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 If Roosevelt performs well this season, he better get a new deal. And it better be a square deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) I don't believe Naaman is PS eligible any more. I do think if cut he gets picked up by another team. I'm just praying it's not the Patriots. Naaman is the kind of player that doesn't look like a stud in practice but makes plays in games when it counts. PTR Edited August 3, 2012 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 It is a shame, but it's the reality of the game. He did look good in practice on Thursday, with a nice grab or two. I have no doubt he'll catch on somewhere if not here. I just love that some SUNY alumni have been able to make it to the nfl and contribute. (Also thinking of James Starks.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I've been (annoyingly to some of you) his biggest fan and proponent since the Bills signed him. That being said, I don't believe he makes this team, although I do believe he is NFL quality and could really help one of the teams in this league. Man, what if ends up in Green Bay with Starks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 He will catch on somewhere. There are some absolutely putrid WR corps out there - St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Jacksonville come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Geez. It seems like he catches everything thrown to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Good guy, not a good wide reciever has trouble getting open. If we cut him his career will end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 NR was active for 10 games last yer and 6 in 2010, so he is not PS-eligible. He seems like a good kid and dependable tough not spectacular. Barring injury, I don't see how he makes the team this year, but agree he's the first to get a call if we start losing receivers during the season. Also, I just don't see NR in the camp reports this year like I did last year. It seemed like he was catching everything while the others were finding their legs. This year he's been more of a footnote, if mentioned at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 If Roosevelt performs well this season, he better get a new deal. And it better be a square deal. I think it's the Fair Deal that you are trying to allude to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 He will catch on somewhere. There are some absolutely putrid WR corps out there - St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Jacksonville come to mind. what is tough is those teams will have guys that are similarly talented but spent all off season learning the system, building relationships. the reason most are putrid is they dont have those #1, 2 or 3 guys locked down. Theres no shortage of guys that fall into that #5, 6, or 7 mold though. It will likely take some injuries or luck to catch on anywhere unless he REALLY shines in his chances during pre-season and just get stuck in the numbers game. there are just so many guys with similar skill sets that he will really have to have shown hes upped his game to get real attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Because of his hard work I expect him to make the practice squad if he doesn't edge someone out for a roster spot. mrags, he's not PS eligible. This is his third season and he was active for too many games last year. Naaman is all that Fitzpatrick said he's been. Good kid, and consistently makes plays out there in practice. but, and i think you might have saw this coming, i'm not entirely sure if he makes this team. he's on the bubble at best, and i was just talking about this on the sideline after Roosevelt made a good catch at practice today. he's behind Stevie Johnson, David Nelson, Donald Jones, T.J. Graham and Derek Hagan and Brad Smith. that leaves potentially one spot open if the Bills elect to keep seven receivers (including Brad Smith), which at this moment leaves it a competition between in what as I see as currently being this order, Marcus Easley, Roosevelt and David Clowney. I've noticed a couple reports that he's been returning punts. He seems to go hard on ST and I'm wondering if he might win a roster spot based on ST ability if he makes good at the punt returns. If we cut him, I bet Sexy Rexy or the Dolphins snap him up hoping to shake our playbook out of his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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