bowery4 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Chandler seems to be a mid season starter (and who knows how well the ACL will heal) and we drafted a HB/FB like Dickerson here is a list of available FA TEs still out there. It seems the one position in FA to still find some talent. Dallas Clark Kevin Boss Kellen Winslow Todd Heap Jeremy Shockey Visanthe Shiancoe David Thomas Randy McMichael Chris Cooley Dante Rosario Travis Beckum Leonard Pope Billy Bajema Will Heller It is interesting to me because with this list we could still bring in 2 really, my choice would be Shiancoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Lot of servicable players on that list. Thanks for posting , makes me feel better about this hole on the roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wow, a few years ago there would be some top Fantasy League TEs here. I would go after: Dallas Clark Kevin Boss Kellen Winslow Todd Heap Visanthe Shiancoe Randy McMichael Chris Cooley If any of these still have something left in the tank, it would probably be an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playman Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 id go for the guy with ok knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair GM Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Chandler seems to be a mid season starter (and who knows how well the ACL will heal) and we drafted a HB/FB like Dickerson here is a list of available FA TEs still out there. It seems the one position in FA to still find some talent. Dallas Clark Kevin Boss Kellen Winslow Todd Heap Jeremy Shockey Visanthe Shiancoe David Thomas Randy McMichael Chris Cooley Dante Rosario Travis Beckum Leonard Pope Billy Bajema Will Heller It is interesting to me because with this list we could still bring in 2 really, my choice would be Shiancoe. No thanks...on any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) That list is an illusion. Most of the players on the list are camp fodder or guys with injuries that will make their performance questionable. I believe Boss still hasn't been cleared after a series of concussions. Some have not played, or hardly played in over a year. Many have major knee injuries. A couple have stated they would only come back for their previous teams, preferring retirement over changing teams. I believe the only one who posted acceptable stats last year was Clark. And he is is a step away from retirement. He is the only one I would sign to a one year performance incentive based contract. At this point it looks like getting a vet on a one year contract and drafting a TE high next year is the only really option. Which is sad considering the talent that was available at TE in this years draft. For some reason the Bills are still TE adverse. With our only serviceable TE also questionable with injuries it looks like TE will not be a gadget used in our offense very much except for being a blocker for our RBs. Edited April 30, 2013 by simpleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Actually, Clark and Shockley both had some numbers last year. Beckum (who is 26) had a torn acl, from roto world "Beckum, 26, played just 23 snaps in four games for the Giants last season, but he didn't record a single catch as he recovered from a torn ACL. The former third-round pick says the knee is now "healthy." he has never had much in numbers though. I like Shiancoe because up until he was released last year he had averaged more tha 10 yards a catch for 6 out of his 9 seasons. That list is an illusion. Most of the players on the list are camp fodder or guys with injuries that will make their performance questionable. I believe Boss still hasn't been cleared after a series of concussions. Some have not played, or hardly played in over a year. Many have major knee injuries. A couple have stated they would only come back for their previous teams, preferring retirement over changing teams. I believe the only one who posted acceptable stats last year was Clark. And he is is a step away from retirement. He is the only one I would sign to a one year performance incentive based contract. At this point it looks like getting a vet on a one year contract and drafting a TE high next year is the only really option. Which is sad considering the talent that was available at TE in this years draft. For some reason the Bills are still TE adverse. With our only serviceable TE also questionable with injuries it looks like TE will not be a gadget used in our offense very much except for being a blocker for our RBs. I see what you are saying... I think the Bills had an ok draft ( but you can't get everything and they did say they stuck to thier board) they did pick up weapons and have a few on the roster anyway, and yeah 1 year would be the most any of these guys could give you. I think we raid PSs like in the past or pick up someone from waivers who is young but....in case of emergency. Here is the list, which does have more talent than most positions (which was my OG. point). Edited April 30, 2013 by bowery4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 We've currently got Smith on the roster as a blocker, 2 H-back types (Dickerson & Gragg) and Chandler recovering from injury. Color me crazy but I don't see a huge need here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbillsfan Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Pope would offer some nice depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wow, a few years ago there would be some top Fantasy League TEs here. I would go after: Dallas Clark Kevin Boss Kellen Winslow Todd Heap Visanthe Shiancoe Randy McMichael Chris Cooley If any of these still have something left in the tank, it would probably be an upgrade. Kellen Winslow should something left in the tank. He never really used any of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Pick up Dallas Clark. Hopefully only need him the first half of the season. So if his tank is half full then it will run out when Chandler gets back. Then he can recharge himself for the playoff run. Pope would offer some nice depth Pittsburgh picked him up didn't they? Edited April 30, 2013 by The Tomcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 that is an unreal list of talent! --JR. (4/2/2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Have Easley put on some beef, teach him to block and move him over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProbablyWrong Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I like Shiancoe. Would be good for a 1-2 yr contract as a safety if Chandler comes back slowly or has lost a step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I wouldnt mind Clark or Boss for one year. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Kellen Winslow should something left in the tank. He never really used any of it. He put all of his effort in his mouth & not on the team or the field !! A total waste of talent I'll pass !! Edited April 30, 2013 by T master Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleAndHungry Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Bring back Shawn Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I wouldnt mind Clark or Boss for one year. CBF I always liked Boss - he just has had enough concussion issues to make me concerned. If he's cleared, I say give him a shot. Clark is a good TE, but only flourished with Peyton Manning. I don't think we've heard much from him recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I'd bring in any of them. 1 year non guaranteed contract. See how they do compared to what we have. If they're an upgrade and worth the $, I don't see why not. While I'm ok with Keeping Lee and Gragg to see what they have, Dickerson and the rest could be upgraded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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