Just in Atlanta Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Cornerback from the Vikes. Don't know anything about him but thought I'd share. Brandon Burton @BrandonBurton366m To the buffalo bills organization lets get this work in and win the championship. #Billsnation!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Former 5th round pick. Could be worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 It's unclear if he's been signed to the practice squad or active roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Probably PS given stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Reports are he isn't eligible for practice squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Looks like a backup slot guy. Injured last year? Still upgrade in experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 According to his twitter page he is the CEO and founder of MidTown Laser Lipo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Had a feeling we'd be signing guys we've never heard of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 According to his twitter page he is the CEO and founder of MidTown Laser Lipo. So he's gonna help burn the fat off this roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 So he's gonna help burn the fat off this roster? Or some fans!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellDopeland Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Had a feeling we'd be signing guys we've never heard of... Nobody dumpster-dives like the Buffalo Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 According to his twitter page he is the CEO and founder of MidTown Laser Lipo. Funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoretalk Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 It is funny but I remember people complaining about the Dumpster Diver Bills and other attacks when we picked up this unknown guard from the Steelers' waiver wire a couple of years ago ... now I will admit he was a 3rd round pick but still people were saying who is this Kraig guy whose first name isn't spelled right, Well, Urbik has worked out for the Bills so until I see them on the field ... I'll keep my fingers crossed that we are in a new era with Whaley and the players we discover are treasures rather than rejects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 It is funny but I remember people complaining about the Dumpster Diver Bills and other attacks when we picked up this unknown guard from the Steelers' waiver wire a couple of years ago ... now I will admit he was a 3rd round pick but still people were saying who is this Kraig guy whose first name isn't spelled right, Well, Urbik has worked out for the Bills so until I see them on the field ... I'll keep my fingers crossed that we are in a new era with Whaley and the players we discover are treasures rather than rejects. The issue is not that we "dumpster dive," but the fact that many of our breakout players come from such a source, and not our draft picks. In aggregate, our talent level would be far higher with better drafting combined with our solid knowledge of the waiver/UDFA wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Chandler was a dumpster alum too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm a fan of his movies... don't know much about his CB skills, though. Does he use scissors to defend WRs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Jeeze - they recognize the issue at CB and are trying to aggressively fix it by purging the non performers and turning over rocks to find talent. Why is this objectionable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shouldaplayedflutie99 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Wouldn't we want the CBs that got cut from teams with a good depth at CB? Vikings CBs are pretty thin back there too I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm a fan of his movies... don't know much about his CB skills, though. Does he use scissors to defend WRs? Tim/Richard does not equal Brandon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 5 signed to the PS so far: Thad Lewis, Izaan Cross, Mark ASPER (he's baaaack!), Jamie Blatnick and Tommy Streeter. If they got Burton - he's on the 53 man squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 After watching some of his games on youtube (yes I realize that isn't "film") i, I'm not sure whether to be indifferent or underwhelmed. At first glance he seems to have solid speed and hops, but lacks size and physicality that a DB needs in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Good to see the roller coaster is in full swing today. Burton isn't being brought in to be a full time starter for the Bills, he's a stop gap/developmental players who is s perfect fit for Pettine's system. Pettine's defense is all about distruption and one thing Burton does well is press coverage. Sometimes a change of scenery makes a huge difference for a player. Any of you riders remember Jim Leonard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednecksbasketball Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm a Utah Utes fan(where Burton went to college) so I've seen him. He's an average CB at best in the NFL. He does play smart and had some speed, though I don't know if his speed translates to the NFL. Bills could do worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 After watching some of his games on youtube (yes I realize that isn't "film") i, I'm not sure whether to be indifferent or underwhelmed. At first glance he seems to have solid speed and hops, but lacks size and physicality that a DB needs in this league. He's 6' and 190#. That's good size. And he benched 225# 18 times. Decent strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 He was born in Germany. Does he have a good Herb Spaetzle recipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 He was born in Germany. Does he have a good Herb Spaetzle recipe? One would certainly hope he doesn't come completely without qualifications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 i have concerns . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm a Utah Utes fan(where Burton went to college) so I've seen him. He's an average CB at best in the NFL. He does play smart and had some speed, though I don't know if his speed translates to the NFL. Bills could do worse. They did with TJ Heath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm a Utah Utes fan(where Burton went to college) so I've seen him. He's an average CB at best in the NFL. He does play smart and had some speed, though I don't know if his speed translates to the NFL. Bills could do worse. Thanks for your "scouting report!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 The issue is not that we "dumpster dive," but the fact that many of our breakout players come from such a source, and not our draft picks. In aggregate, our talent level would be far higher with better drafting combined with our solid knowledge of the waiver/UDFA wires. Byrd, Gilmore, Williams,Glenn, Wood, Johnson, Spiller...in fact, weren't at least 17 of the projected 22 starters drafted by the Bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Byrd, Gilmore, Williams,Glenn, Wood, Johnson, Spiller...in fact, weren't at least 17 of the projected 22 starters drafted by the Bills? (shaid in my worsht Sean Connery impuurshinashion) Isn't it just like a billsfan1959... bringing facts to a heresay fight. Hmm, after looking at the spelling, you'd think he was Sylvestor the Cat or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Nobody dumpster-dives like the Buffalo Bills! Yes because so many teams are going to cut legitimate starters for us to pick up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 (shaid in my worsht Sean Connery impuurshinashion) Isn't it just like a billsfan1959... bringing facts to a heresay fight. Hmm, after looking at the spelling, you'd think he was Sylvestor the Cat or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 He was born in Germany. Does he have a good Herb Spaetzle recipe? Mmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Byrd, Gilmore, Williams,Glenn, Wood, Johnson, Spiller...in fact, weren't at least 17 of the projected 22 starters drafted by the Bills? By "breakout," I am referring to the fact that our mid-to-late round picks tend to be abject failures. We don't hit on 4th-7th round draft picks, usually, at a worse rate than most other teams. We're pretty good in the first and second rounds, and get starters there, but we need to draft better later on. Many teams have several starting offensive and defensive linemen from that draft range. We have Kyle Williams as a solid starter from there, and that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FistingBot Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Nobody dumpster-dives like the Buffalo Bills! Nobody... and I mean NOBODY... circles the dumpters... like the Buffalo Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBILLSFAN Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Love it ! $25M in cap space and we are dumpster diving. Way to turn this franchise around Ru$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) 5 signed to the PS so far: Thad Lewis, Izaan Cross, Mark ASPER (he's baaaack!), Jamie Blatnick and Tommy Streeter. If they got Burton - he's on the 53 man squad. I believe you're right about Burton. He was on the active roster for 10 games in 2011 which gives him 1 year of accrued service and would be ineligible for the practice squad. Love it ! $25M in cap space and we are dumpster diving. Way to turn this franchise around Ru$$. Who would you have them sign? You do realize there aren't stars still sitting in free agency? Edited September 1, 2013 by ndirish1978 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester43 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Love it ! $25M in cap space and we are dumpster diving. Way to turn this franchise around Ru$$. What do you mean? Don't you know about the "Toronto Initiative? That anyone still buys a ticket after that annual slap in the face is beyond me. I sure won't. But they keep selling out so the man's an obvious genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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