Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Wes Welker is available, also. Reggie Wayne, as well. Hakeem Nicks and Michael Crabtree are available, too. Jerrel Jerrigan & Donnie Avery are out there. I think one of these guys might be wearing our jersey next year. There is a Vet WR we're bringing in. edit: Thigpen is still an RGA, also. I think I'd like him back as soon as we retain Brandon Spikes. I'd take Welker in a heart beat. Are they concerned about his concussions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'd take Welker in a heart beat. Are they concerned about his concussions? To fill what role? He isn't bumping Harvin out of the slot at this point. There really is no place for him. They could use a big bodied guy to win in the red zone but other than that there isn't really room for a WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 We are in an odd situation. If we want a vet WR, he is going to be the 4th guy, at best. I can't think of a single vet who I would sign as the 4th. It would almost have to be a journeyman slot guy, maybe in the mold of a jerrico cotchery. Really it comes down to figuring out our base offense. Wr3/4 will be competing with a FB but not much at te2 with regards to reps. If we are a 3wr TE and RB as our base wr4 will see a ton of reps. But it we lean towards 2 tight ends and a full back we will struggle to get our wrs involved even as is. Ultimately though- how much pull do you have to get a guy to be Matt cassells 5th or 6th option in a run heacy offense? I'm not holding my breathe on this spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascalice Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Don't forget Cassel-Jennings was a great combo in Minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Nicks sucks. He's done. I'd sign Reggie Wayne for veteran leadership. Our young guys can learn a ton from him You sign a player so he can contribute on the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Don't forget Cassel-Jennings was a great combo in Minnesota.Ummmm..... They had one good game together. From the stats of both, I see nothing great from them when they were both playing. Only 1 one hundred yard game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Nicks may fit the big WR that they are looking for. I always thought that, too based on something about his appearance on TV... he's not actually that big. He's watkins size. He is available. Would you sign him cheap? Nah- I never like WRs who seemed great with great QBs but then disappear with mediocre ones after cashing in on the prior success. Jones, decker, Jennings, Coleston are but a few... Edited April 5, 2015 by over 20 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Mike Williams redux? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I have thought about over and it would be completely shocking but not out of this world if Harvin did not even make the team when it comes down to it because the way he will be used. You are apparently thinking too much again; or you're typing stuff to see what reaction you'll get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I always Mike Williams thing was about Marrone fighting with Whaley. You don't play well with avg QB's for four years, and then just suck in Buffalo. Under Rex, I bet he would perform. I'm not sure why we are so concerned Witt hese over the hill declining WR, when we need to find a Guard. We could also use another TE in the draft. I'm hopeful we draft in no order here a TE, G, and QB. It won't be the top two QB's but maybe one of the others discussed to develop. Cassel or EJ will start, but finding our version of Derrick Carr who could develop for a year would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm not sure why we are so concerned Witt hese over the hill declining WR Remind me: how concerned are we with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 surprised the pats haven't signed him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 You are apparently thinking too much again; or you're typing stuff to see what reaction you'll get. He wouldnt be your 6, Hed be above whatever's left of hogan/Goodwin/Easley. I suspect Easley is the only lock and he's hardly shown to be a wr at this point Not sure Jennings is the guy, but I can see an argument to round out the top 4 with someone reliable. he signed a deal with 5.9m guaranteed. He's guaranteed a roster spot. It's thinking too much - because I can't see what major contribution he will add to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 It's thinking too much - because I can't see what major contribution he will add to the team. Return game, receiver, runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Return game, receiver, runner. As the 4th WR? I know it sounds silly but i value ST a lot. I want a 4th WR who contributes on the coverage units. I worry about our ST this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Harvin and Thigpen are both luxuries to the roster. Thigpen adds to the ST units by playing on coverage units - Harvin can't. Goodwin cannot, either. Hogan can. I have thought about over and it would be completely shocking but not out of this world if Harvin did not even make the team when it comes down to it because the way he will be used. You are an insane person. With all due respect, of course. As the 4th WR? I know it sounds silly but i value ST a lot. I want a 4th WR who contributes on the coverage units. I worry about our ST this year. Why? Dixon and Graham and Easley just for starters are pro bowlers or pro bowl caliber. Harvin is an incredible return guy. Carpenter is a great kicker. Schmidt a decent punter. Our backup safeties all are good tough ST guys. Woods plays ST. We are totally fine there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Larry Dean is still on the roster, and he's never been on a team that didn't have a top 5 ST unit. Fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Larry Dean is still on the roster, and he's never been on a team that didn't have a top 5 ST unit. Fact. Yeah, he's very good. Have no idea either way if Rex has a good use for a guy like that in his defense. He may. I don't think we have a lot of room for another just ST guy if he doesn't. But Dean is very good at ST too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 As the 4th WR? I know it sounds silly but i value ST a lot. I want a 4th WR who contributes on the coverage units. I worry about our ST this year. 3rd receiver. Not sure where you're getting your depth chart from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 They want to get a vet WR who will be a good leader in the meeting room. Otherwise who is the vet the young guys look up to? Harvin? Yikes. The only role left would be a big WR who can go up and get the ball and be a redzone threat. You can say player X is better than player Y but it doesn't matter. Its a very specific role they are looking to fill. It probably won't be a big name guy that's for sure. What big name vet is going to want to come to Buffalo and be a 5th receiver on a team with no QB that already said they were going to be a running team? They will value character and size over all else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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