Punching Bag Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 In the past the Bills have been able to find some quality UDFAs because players looked at as shot to make and each year 1-3 would make it. The Bills have talked about how hard it will be for 5-7 round players to make team because it was stacked (Rex's dig on Jets) but I think this talk will make agents tell UDFAs to choose other teams to sign for if offer is out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 In the past the Bills have been able to find some quality UDFAs because players looked at as shot to make and each year 1-3 would make it. The Bills have talked about how hard it will be for 5-7 round players to make team because it was stacked (Rex's dig on Jets) but I think this talk will make agents tell UDFAs to choose other teams to sign for if offer is out there. Probably so but there are a few positions where they still need help. If it is going to be hard for the guys in the 5th-7th it's going to be hard for an UDFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 It's just a fact. The players and agents know who needs the most players and go over the rosters. That's one of the reasons we were able to get good UDFA to come in. Saying what we did will have no affect whatsoever IMO. We are just going to have a harder time signing a bunch of good guys. We will sign enough to get to 90, they may not be the pick of the litter. That said, there may be spots for a OL, TE, LB, S, and maybe WR on this team, or PS, so guys will still come and try to make the team. Rex will be a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I think it can be balanced out by our relatively small draft class this year, unlike some teams who are bringing in 10+ drafted players. Yes, Rex and Whaley have said it might be hard to make the roster, but outside of OBD we aren't exactly looked at as an overly loaded roster. There's always opportunity and guys see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 The players are not (all) fools and the agents will help them. They will look at us and judge based upon position/depth/need. What used to be an advantage is now a disadvantage. That's a good thing. Teams that suck have a leg up on this front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 In the past the Bills have been able to find some quality UDFAs because players looked at as shot to make and each year 1-3 would make it. The Bills have talked about how hard it will be for 5-7 round players to make team because it was stacked (Rex's dig on Jets) but I think this talk will make agents tell UDFAs to choose other teams to sign for if offer is out there. I hate that our team is so good that we will struggle to add a udfa. No planning on whaleys part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I hate that our team is so good that we will struggle to add a udfa. No planning on whaleys part Cementing this roster with talent could set the franchise back ten years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 In the past the Bills have been able to find some quality UDFAs because players looked at as shot to make and each year 1-3 would make it. The Bills have talked about how hard it will be for 5-7 round players to make team because it was stacked (Rex's dig on Jets) but I think this talk will make agents tell UDFAs to choose other teams to sign for if offer is out there. I dont know if it will honestly. Bills will be looking at the players and possibly reaching out to them if they see a potential gem. I think what it come down to is selling the Bills to the player. same as selling to Clay or Harvin. But maybe i misunderstand the question koolaid? Cementing this roster with talent could set the franchise back ten years. This is going to be an adjustment for all us. But we are all in this together KtD. We can work it out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 I dont know if it will honestly. Bills will be looking at the players and possibly reaching out to them if they see a potential gem. I think what it come down to is selling the Bills to the player. same as selling to Clay or Harvin. But maybe i misunderstand the question koolaid? They could have said that they are always trying to improve the roster and any player, drafted or undrafted could make roster. I think some, especially Rex trying to stick it to NJ Jests, were too giddy and attempted to help ticket sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Cementing this roster with talent could set the franchise back ten years. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Cementing this roster with talent could set the franchise back ten years. We're a victim of our own success. 9 wins has killed us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 dont need the UDFA the roster has been upgraded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRW Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I hate that our team is so good that we will struggle to add a udfa. No planning on whaleys part It helps that we didn't have a first round pick this year, but I guess it may not be enough to offset the general talent level. Maybe time to get rid of some guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 We got decent UDFAs in the past because we sucked. I like this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 With this roster and talent how can we possibly win the UDFA class? I can;t wait to read Sully's comments on this failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCinBuffalo Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 See my sig? Damn it's hard to get people to change their minds. We are having a very difficult time adjusting as a fan base. So difficult, that we have threads like this that defy reason. Its unnatural for many of us to not care about UDFAs and 5th-7th round picks, after all, Stevie Johnson/Kyle Williams miracles is what we've been living on for so long, it's hard to even remember any other way. We've spent so may years hoping and praying for late-round, or UDFA starters, it's weird that they sorta don't matter now. I understand. But I also understand that at some point, we have to move on from thinking Tom Donahoe et al are still in charge around here. That was then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) I think it can be balanced out by our relatively small draft class this year, unlike some teams who are bringing in 10+ drafted players. Yes, Rex and Whaley have said it might be hard to make the roster, but outside of OBD we aren't exactly looked at as an overly loaded roster. There's always opportunity and guys see that. Dead wrong. Outside of OBD everyone believes the Bills have a loaded defense and ridiculous offensive weapons. QB and OL are the only perceived weaknesses. Edited May 2, 2015 by eball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) i wish Carpenter had a bigger leg. carrying a kickoff specialist is a waste IMO. Hiw many franchises do this now? Thats a valuable roster spot right there. Edited May 2, 2015 by Best Player Available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 yeah but EJ's replacement won't get picked until the 6th round!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 What, no Da'Rick Rogers-type this year? There goes the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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