Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I had to get that one in. Will probably be the last time I can use that joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Meeks return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Meeks return? Meeks was cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hmm I'm surprised. As a 3rd string back I thought he was adequate. Maybe they feel like there is more talent out there. RB is a tricky position. There's usually tons of good RB's and their careers don't last very long so it's always a revolving door. Fred seems to be the exception Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Meeks was cut? No, he was put on I-R with the designation to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFO Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Maybe making room for Peyton Hillis?? ohhhh, wait...he's on the Bucs. Still funny.... this news is sad as my boys loved yelling his name when he would scamper for a 1 yard gain... "TAAAAH SHARD!!!! If you need one yard he'll get you one yard,...if you need 2 yards he'll get you one yard!!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Meeks return? Was thinking the same thing, you just got to it first. The only problem is this is a week early, than, because if I remember right, this is a week early, as Meeks is still roster exempt this week to, and NEXT week is when they had to make the decision to activate him (and make room on the roster), or to season-ending IR him. I could be wrong, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Doesn't make sense to release him, considering his effectiveness as the all-purpose backup. Something must have happened. If Wingo wowed them in practice, why not give him a few carries when Spiller was out? Odd timing to say the least. Special Teamer too, though I suppose that might not be in his favor given the ST general suckitude. Still, color me surprised and a little confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I hope they made the right choice.... CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 we really owe that guy an apology Most certainly. Still funny.... this news is sad as my boys loved yelling his name when he would scamper for a 1 yard gain... "TAAAAH SHARD!!!! If you need one yard he'll get you one yard,...if you need 2 yards he'll get you one yard!!!!!" That's so true...funny stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 They need depth at HB in 2014. That position is difficult to plan for because it is always fragile and yet most teams don't like to spend high draft picks for their running game. Choice wasn't going to be a long term answer, so they may get a look at Wingo and see if they like him or need to be thinking about spending a mid-round pick in next year's draft to beef up the running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Maybe making room for Peyton Hillis?? ohhhh, wait...he's on the Bucs. We've had enough fumbling, thank you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Was thinking the same thing, you just got to it first. The only problem is this is a week early, than, because if I remember right, this is a week early, as Meeks is still roster exempt this week to, and NEXT week is when they had to make the decision to activate him (and make room on the roster), or to season-ending IR him. I could be wrong, though. S Meeks back practicing Posted by Chris Brown on November 25, 2013 – 10:56 am Bills rookie safety Jonathan Meeks is back practicing for the first times in six weeks. Meeks was placed in injured reserve, but with the designation to return label. That meant he could begin practicing again six weeks after being place on I-R if healthy enough to do so. He can practice for two weeks and at that point the team can put him back on their 53-man roster if they so choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I don't think he was particularly effective I beg to differ. He's a better 3rd down back than Spiller and was a good change of pace option as the No. 3. He also contributed on special teams. The Bills' mouthpiece is speculating that this will give Wingo a time to shine. Perhaps. I just find it odd that they made this move without seeing Wingo during any real plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 In all seriousness, the RBs will have a new look in about 2 years. I don't believe Spiller gets a new contract from the Bills and Freddie probably has 1-2 good years left. I see a RB drafted either this year or next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 One thing about THIS Bills regime, they are not slow to pull the trigger on roster moves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I beg to differ. He's a better 3rd down back than Spiller and was a good change of pace option as the No. 3. He also contributed on special teams. The Bills' mouthpiece is speculating that this will give Wingo a time to shine. Perhaps. I just find it odd that they made this move without seeing Wingo during any real plays. Fair enough re: Choice. But I think Summers may have shown more as a short yardage RB. Combine that with the fact that Meeks is ready to return (see earlier posts) and the staff may have felt it has more to gain by giving Meeks an opportunity. Choice's skills and limitations are already well known and we have Spiller, Jackson and Summers to man the HB, FB spots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Fair enough re: Choice. But I think Summers may have shown more as a short yardage RB. Combine that with the fact that Meeks is ready to return (see earlier posts) and the staff may have felt it has more to gain by giving Meeks an opportunity. Choice's skills and limitations are already well known and we have Spiller, Jackson and Summers to man the HB, FB spots people forget that Summers was a RB in college, and drafted as a RB. He was in the mold of a Bettis. He shewdly put on even more weight, and has been able to stick as a FB. But he has the ball and running skills of a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I think we will see more of this... I believe the Bills will go into "lets see what we've got" mode now with the Playoffs out of reach. And more power to them for doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Doesn't make sense to release him, considering his effectiveness as the all-purpose backup. Something must have happened. If Wingo wowed them in practice, why not give him a few carries when Spiller was out? Odd timing to say the least. Not strange timing, logical timing. Bills are now out of playoff contention, these games remaining are nothing but the first of the 2014 preseason games. Choice will get his whole years salary anyhow, and might get resigned again if they need him and he hasn't been picked up elsewhere. Choice is a journeyman back, and has worked for several teams. He might kick around the league some few more years. (Of course, the Bills have to play the first teamers against anybody who has playoff asperations/homefield considerations. But, the next two weeks are not in that category) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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