YoloinOhio Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) @RapSheet: Sources: Free agent TE Jermaine Gresham meeting with a doctor tomorrow for a back injury. Could have surgery Thurs, will be ready for camp @RapSheet: Back injury for Jermaine Gresham was discovered in the free agent process, explains why he hasnt signed. Specialist makes the final call @RapSheet: While 1st wave of free agency is over, TE-needy teams await Greshams news: #Raiders, #Browns, #Bills. One of the few big names out there Edited March 20, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 @RapSheet: Sources: Free agent TE Jermaine Gresham meeting with a doctor tomorrow for a back injury. Could have surgery Thurs, will be ready for camp @RapSheet: Back injury for Jermaine Gresham was discovered in the free agent process, explains why he hasnt signed. Specialist makes the final call And the price tag for Clay just went up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Well that's the cherry on the Clay parfait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 And the price tag for Clay just went up Advantage: Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) I don't really understand the love that Gresham gets on this board. The only thing he has had over Chandler is career receptions, and that's only based on way more targets. They have nearly identical reception to target ratios, indicating that they have similar "hands". Chandler had more yards per receptions, more TDs per reception, more first downs per reception, and fumbled the ball less than half of the times per possession than Gresham did. Gresham also fails the eye test... he's the only tight end I can think of that looks slower than Chandler with the ball in his hands. People remember a good fantasy season a few years ago, but other than that he's the definition of "meh". Edited March 17, 2015 by DasNootz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 I don't really understand the love that Gresham gets on this board. The only thing he has had over Chandler is career receptions, and that's only based on way more targets. They have nearly identical reception to target ratios, indicating that they have similar "hands". Chandler had more yards per receptions, more TDs per reception, more first downs per reception, and fumbled the ball less than half of the times per possession than Gresham did. Gresham also fails the eye test... he's the only tight end I can think of that looks slower than Chandler with the ball in his hands. People remember a good fantasy season a few years ago, but other than that he's the definition of "meh".he's a better blocker than Chandler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 he's a better blocker than Chandler And Gresham was coveted by a bunch of Bills fans when he declared for the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 he's a better blocker than Chandler He is but other than that I tend to agree with the DasNootz. I don't think he would be an upgrade. If they don't get Clay I think it is draft or bust at TE. I wonder what the coaching staff makes of Marquise Gray? He seems to have a similar skill set to Clay actually.... but as the position stands presently on our roster he and Gragg have a big role to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 But why hasn't whaley signed him yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 He is but other than that I tend to agree with the DasNootz. I don't think he would be an upgrade. If they don't get Clay I think it is draft or bust at TE. I wonder what the coaching staff makes of Marquise Gray? He seems to have a similar skill set to Clay actually.... but as the position stands presently on our roster he and Gragg have a big role to play. Grey is still raw and a poor blocker. has some speed and hands but not developed as a player. dont depend on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterNextYearRight? Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 The better blocker part might make all the difference to the Bills though. People say Scott Chandler would be a good #2TE, well wouldn't he be better if he had Gresham's blocking skills? Could a Clay/Gresham combo be possible? Curious to see if the price tag on him is lower then expected due to this back injury news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 He is but other than that I tend to agree with the DasNootz. I don't think he would be an upgrade. If they don't get Clay I think it is draft or bust at TE. I wonder what the coaching staff makes of Marquise Gray? He seems to have a similar skill set to Clay actually.... but as the position stands presently on our roster he and Gragg have a big role to play. i think he would be more of a replacement for Lee Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Herniated disk per Rapaport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToGoGo Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I don't really understand the love that Gresham gets on this board. The only thing he has had over Chandler is career receptions, and that's only based on way more targets. They have nearly identical reception to target ratios, indicating that they have similar "hands". Chandler had more yards per receptions, more TDs per reception, more first downs per reception, and fumbled the ball less than half of the times per possession than Gresham did. Gresham also fails the eye test... he's the only tight end I can think of that looks slower than Chandler with the ball in his hands. People remember a good fantasy season a few years ago, but other than that he's the definition of "meh". Fans have heard of him because of fantasy football and think he's "good". They also see him as a cheaper alternative to Clay, and those who are worried we won't improve our O-line prefer spending less on TE and spending more on OG. Thus Gresham was the guy they preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 @ProFootballTalk: Report: Bills were interested in Jermaine Gresham before back surgery http://t.co/JXGhIO47e2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 @ProFootballTalk: Report: Bills were interested in Jermaine Gresham before back surgery http://t.co/JXGhIO47e2 Interesting. We'll have to see what his availability is around July. As damaged goods, he'd likely be cheap and might be had for a one-year "prove it" type deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Yolin: I already reported this... http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/177077-jermaine-gresham-needs-back-surgery/ Edited March 20, 2015 by Uffalo Ills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Yolin: I already reported this... http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/177077-jermaine-gresham-needs-back-surgery/ this is an old thread that I updated just now. It was the first Gresham thread from 3/17. Sorry for any confusion. Edited March 20, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) this is an old thread that I updated just now. It was the first Gresham thread from 3/17. Sorry for any confusion. oh ok. I was just proud that I beat you to it for some news for once Edited March 20, 2015 by Uffalo Ills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 oh ok. I was just proud that I beat you to it for some news for onceLol. I still think Gresham could be a target depending on what they do in the draft. Need another TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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