KDIGGZ Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 This is one of the more intriguing battles at training camp. We are pretty solid at WR for once (assuming everyone stays healthy). They must have felt pretty confident with our group if they let Stevie go. I feel like Easley is all but a lock to make the team based on his special teams play (led the league in tackles). So that probably only leaves one spot remaining. There is the possibility we will retain 7, especially for special teams, but who out of the choices above do you think has the best chance at making this team? 1. Sammy Watkins 2. Robert Woods 3. Mike Williams 4. Marquise Goodwin 5. Marcus Easley (ST) 6. ?? Let's keep this updated as training camp progresses. This one probably won't be decided until the final cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'd think TJ, unless one of the others does something amazing in camp/pre-season. He's the only one with significant NFL experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 7-11 is always open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I don't think Marcus Easley is necessarily a lock. He sure did tear it up on ST last year... I think it's: Graham Easley Hogan Elliot Fighting for the last 2 spots... For all the good things I heard about Elliot on this board, he certainly didn't stand out at practice yesterday. Graham didn't look too bad, I do recall on ball that firmly landed in his mits that he dropped... I don't recall Hogan dropping a pass and was far more frequently targeted than any of the other 3 on the bubble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 I don't think Marcus Easley is necessarily a lock. He sure did tear it up on ST last year... I think it's: Graham Easley Hogan Elliot Fighting for the last 2 spots... For all the good things I heard about Elliot on this board, he certainly didn't stand out at practice yesterday. Graham didn't look too bad, I do recall on ball that firmly landed in his mits that he dropped... I don't recall Hogan dropping a pass and was far more frequently targeted than any of the other 3 on the bubble I think Danny Crossman is going to fight like crazy for Easley if it comes down to it. Marrone mentioned they were going to put a higher priority on special teams this year so I can't imagine they would get rid of their best special teams player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I think Danny Crossman is going to fight like crazy for Easley if it comes down to it. Marrone mentioned they were going to put a higher priority on special teams this year so I can't imagine they would get rid of their best special teams player I don't doubt that he has a legit shot at making the team- just don't think he's a lock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 I don't doubt that he has a legit shot at making the team- just don't think he's a lock That's true, I guess if he stinks up the field at WR during camp then it would be a harder decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The Bills will probably go 5 WR and put him a WR or two on the practice squad. Spiller, Freddy, Brown or Moekei can be used as a receiver in a pinch. I wouldn't be surprised to see Marrone keep 2 kickers taking up that extra spot. But out of the players in the poll I have a feeling about Roosevelt, the Bills seem to like the idea of homegrown talent, I think it's a good strategy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 That's true, I guess if he stinks up the field at WR during camp then it would be a harder decision I only saw him line up a couple of times at WR, only recall one catch, and he was running with the 3's and 4's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Considering Easley as a WR position is not a lock. He is extremely likely to make the team. But not because he is a WR. Like Mark Pike, Gabe Northern, Steve Tasker, Corbin Lacina ... they just have a position because something needs to be on paper. We will have at least 5 WR's and Easley. Or we will have 6 WR's and Easley and no FB and ride 4 RB strong. When injury comes to an RB we call Summers or Rodriguez. So to bring it back to your question - Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 forget #6. Wee need an official Sammy Watkins thread. http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/sammy-watkins-already-looks-like-the-guy-at-bills-camp-072114 somewhere around the 1:20 mark. 2014 ROY !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I want Elliott. It will be Hogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I want Elliott. It will be Hogan. To be honest- Elliot didn't really impress yesterday, but his size is intriguing.... We have 5 PS games to get a good look, though.... Certainly one practice does not a camp make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 To be honest- Elliot didn't really impress yesterday, but his size is intriguing.... We have 5 PS games to get a good look, though.... Certainly one practice does not a camp make I know, I saw he didn't look good. I just like his upside better. TBH I'd like to keep them both. Hogan *might* be OK as a backup in the slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 I know, I saw he didn't look good. I just like his upside better. TBH I'd like to keep them both. Hogan *might* be OK as a backup in the slot. I think they all have their strong points. Hogan - hands, reliable TJ - speed, experience Elliott - size Roosevelt - uhh he's from Buffalo? I guess they might value certain characteristics more than others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonbillsfan Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The coaches will take the guy with the attributes complimentary to the rest of the team. It's probably a tough decision every year to sort out those last few spots. I think Marrone is high on 7-11 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I want Hogan. Sure TJ has speed but so do Goodwin, Woods and Sammy. Hogan catches EVERYTHING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 For all the heat Graham has taken, I would expect him to make this team. Speed is speed. Goodwin gets hurt a lot. Graham's presence may make the Bills more willing to use Goodwin as a KR. 15.7 YPC last year - the big play ability is still there. If Hogan gets cut, he will be fortunate to latch on somewhere else. Graham will get picked up in a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I want Hogan. Sure TJ has speed but so do Goodwin, Woods and Sammy. Hogan catches EVERYTHING! until Goodwin lasts 3 preseason games I do not want to count on him as anything more then #4 and the can openerto take the top off. I can't rely on a guy that fragile to play all 3 WR positions. Graham is dependable for being healthy. Hogan and Elliot are both big boys and have nice upside If Easley shows some good promise at WR then I think it is simple. Easley becomes first off the bench instead of Graham. Graham fights it out with hogan and Elliot for the last straw or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Hogan and Graham. Easley draws the short straw. I think the coaches love Hogan. He's the definition of a training camp hero. I think they might keep Graham because if Goodwin gets hurt they would still like another speedster to take the top off of the D. Whether or not Featherstone can stop fighting the ball and catch it is another issue... Edited July 22, 2014 by KikoSeeBallKikoGetBall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm going with Roosevelt, he isn't spectacular, but for a 6th WR on the depth chart, he could easily get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hogan is also very good on ST, and a pretty good backup WR. Graham to me offers nothing special. He's fast but can't catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I want Hogan. Sure TJ has speed but so do Goodwin, Woods and Sammy. Hogan catches EVERYTHING! Hogan does have upward of 22 receptions if you count his college career too. Just imagine if he had like 26 passes to him - he'd probably have 26 catches in his life! Hogan is also very good on ST, and a pretty good backup WR. He's not a good enough special teamer for that to carry him. He's acceptable as a special teams contributor but I can say he's any kind of ace or we shouldn't have been near as bad last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Unless TJ flashes in camp, I can't see him making the final cut. All in on Hogan at this point. Edited July 22, 2014 by AlwaysBilleve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I have picked Roosevelt . Thats my pick . But honestly it's waaay too early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 For those doubting Easley, there was a lot of emphasis this off season to acquiring core special teams players. Easley certainly seemed to be that. Doug's buddy, and his own reputation, are on the line here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hogan and Graham. Easley draws the short straw. I think the coaches love Hogan. He's the definition of a training camp hero. I think they might keep Graham because if Goodwin gets hurt they would still like another speedster to take the top off of the D. Whether or not Featherstone can stop fighting the ball and catch it is another issue... Graham's value is not that he is just a speedster, he is the only WR have down the chart that can play all three positions. Woods can play any position, Mike Williams would probably be able to play any position, and Sammy Watkins is a wildcard. You need a 4th WR that can fill in at a moments notice and play all 3. Goodwin cannot do that, and unless he shows ability to stay healthy there is a high chance he might not last in the NFL - that is very unfortunate. Goodwin is the first guy I want in when we put 4 WR's on the field. Graham is the first WR, right now at least, to go in when we need to sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 I have picked Roosevelt . Thats my pick . But honestly it's waaay too early Yep I agree. We can keep this thread going and you can change your vote if need be. I'm sure after some preseason games some of us might change our minds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'd think TJ, unless one of the others does something amazing in camp/pre-season. He's the only one with significant NFL experience. There is an outside shot TJ is McKelvin's offensive equivalent...so we aught to keep him unless he's terrible in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 There is an outside shot TJ is McKelvin's offensive equivalent...so we aught to keep him unless he's terrible in camp. Aught means zero . you know that right ? and having some fine with us like nineteen aught nine means 1909. My Mom used to use this in story telling. ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Graham's value is not that he is just a speedster, he is the only WR have down the chart that can play all three positions. Woods can play any position, Mike Williams would probably be able to play any position, and Sammy Watkins is a wildcard. You need a 4th WR that can fill in at a moments notice and play all 3. Goodwin cannot do that, and unless he shows ability to stay healthy there is a high chance he might not last in the NFL - that is very unfortunate. Goodwin is the first guy I want in when we put 4 WR's on the field. Graham is the first WR, right now at least, to go in when we need to sub. I'm admittedly a Goodwin guy so I do think he can play all three spots. His speed is such a factor that all of his other routes benefit from the threat it presents. When he had to play in the #1WR role last year he looked great. His curl routes are extremely tough to cover because he can pump the breaks so quickly. I'll agree his nagging injuries are worrisome. WRT to Graham, I actually do like him. I think if he can put things together he could carve himself out a role on the team. He gets open a lot more than most people recognize but it scares me how often he fights the ball. He does have experience and you might be right about him being the next man up as a sub, but i think how he does on special teams will be the biggest factor in whether or not he makes the squad. Edited July 23, 2014 by KikoSeeBallKikoGetBall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 32m Great look at #Bills WR Chris Hogan and his chances of sticking on the roster from @gggaughan ... http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/late-bloomer-hogan-making-his-case-for-bills-20140724 … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Who is the top 5? Watkins Woods Williams Goodwin Who's fifth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Who is the top 5? Watkins Woods Williams Goodwin Who's fifth? I think folks are counting Easley as #5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 32m Great look at #Bills WR Chris Hogan and his chances of sticking on the roster from @gggaughan ... http://www.buffalone...140724 … awesome article, thanks. i didn't know all of Hogan's history. i just thought he was another undrafted guy trying to make the league. he became famous from his Hard Knocks nickname 7-11 when he was trying to make the Dolphins I believe. but i didn't realize he played lacrosse in college. interesting stuff, thanks Edited July 25, 2014 by kdiggz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 This poll is my worst nightmare!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Who is the top 5? Watkins Woods Williams Goodwin Who's fifth? Easley because of Special Teams (led the NFL in special teams tackles). Unless he shows to be a completely incompetent receiver, we all expect him to make the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 This poll is my worst nightmare!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 32m Great look at #Bills WR Chris Hogan and his chances of sticking on the roster from @gggaughan ... http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/late-bloomer-hogan-making-his-case-for-bills-20140724 … Really liked that article... Could be propaganda, but it makes be feel a little better about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I obviously am biased here so take my opinion with a grain of salt but what has he done to warrant the spot. Honest question, can you ever see the guy making a play to impact a game? At least with Graham he may catch a bomb or get hauled down for a PI. Elliot has some size and maybe can help in the red zone. In addition, I have always been partial to Naaman. What does Hogan do better than Roosevelt (who also catches everything)? I just don't see the reason to keep Hogan around. I think that I voted for Graham because if he can make 5 of those plays this year he can actually help the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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