YoloinOhio Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) @SalSports: Bills host free agent LB Buchanan (learn more about him): http://t.co/e5MJINSOFa @ChrisTrapasso: More specifics on Buchanan: 34" arms, had super-fast 6.91 three-cone drill at 255 lbs at 2013 combine. Hybrid-type pass-rusher Rex likes. @ChrisTrapasso: Buchanan was picked by the Patriots in Round 7 out of Illinois in 2013. He's 6'6" / 250lbs. Pass-rusher. Minimal opportunity / impact in NE. Edited June 2, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 @SalSports The Bills are hosting LB Michael Buchanan on a FA visit today. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8622/michael-buchanan @BuffaloBillsPR Bills are hosting LB Michael Buchanan on a FA visit. Buchanan played in 18 games in two seasons with the New England Patriots. @buffalobills The Bills are hosting LB Michael Buchanan on a free agent visit in Buffalo today. Details: http://bufbills.co/3Qwv19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Fun with scouting... vs OSU 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUP9MDgibqU vs OSU 2012 Edited May 29, 2015 by thebandit27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Fun with scouting... vs OSU 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUP9MDgibqU vs OSU 2012 you can't make me click on any film of OSU from 2011. Lol. Edited May 29, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Had a WTF moment, read the title quickly and thought it read FB.... Edited May 29, 2015 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Had a WTF moment, read the title quickly and thought it read FB.... Maybe Rex will convert him to FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 What can he tell us about Brady's balls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 He's got about as much of a chance of making this team as James Buchanan. Or Pat for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I mocked him to us the year he came out. I think at the very least he's a developmental guy and think he fits in our hybrid scheme. Personally I'd rather see him here than say someone like Bryan Johnson who has yet to do anything yet he's still questionable at making the final 53 as think we're pretty strong along the D-line and at LB but could use a little depth at ILB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Fun with scouting... vs OSU 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUP9MDgibqU vs OSU 2012 Just terrible. But he looked like he has NFL potential when playing for the Pats^ before getting injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 He's got about as much of a chance of making this team as James Buchanan. Or Pat for that matter. Pat is a terror between the tackles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) @mikerodak: Free agent Mike Buchanan has appeared to sign with the Bills, per a tweet and response from a former teammate: http://t.co/jSFBF3NQUW @mikerodak: Mike Buchanan will fit either as a DE or OLB in Bills' defense and could be in the mix for a spot on the 53. Bills need to clear spot on 90. @viccarucci: The #Bills signed DE/LB Michael Buchanan. Waived P Spencer Roth. Edited June 2, 2015 by FluffHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 He has signed - per the text from The Bills. They released Punter Spencer Roth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 @buffalobills The Bills have signed free agent DE/LB Michael Buchanan and waived P Spencer Roth. DETAILS: http://bufbills.co/D98H2K He has signed - per the text from The Bills. They released Punter Spencer Roth. The Bills are texting again? Guess they haven't learned their lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 @buffalobills The Bills have signed free agent DE/LB Michael Buchanan and waived P Spencer Roth. DETAILS: http://bufbills.co/D98H2K The Bills are texting again? Guess they haven't learned their lesson. well, in a manner of speaking. it's from their app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 manny lawson in trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 manny lawson in trouble Because of the June signing of a street free agent who's a former 7th-round pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 manny lawson in trouble Sources say he left the toilet seat up. Repeat offender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 We need depth at Inside Linebacker. With Mario, Hughes, Lawson, and Wynn - I don't know why they felt they needed more pass rush/3-4 OLB depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 manny lawson in trouble Absolutely not. Manny is a great fit in this D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) We need depth at Inside Linebacker. With Mario, Hughes, Lawson, and Wynn - I don't know why they felt they needed more pass rush/3-4 OLB depth. My opinion on that is that Lawson is a mediocre player as an edge defender (as opposed to a traditional LB role, where he's fine as a guy that can play 40-50% of your defensive snaps), and I think Wynn is more of a down lineman. Another pure pass rusher is definitely a need IMO...I shudder to think what the defense would look like if either Mario or Hughes goes down for any appreciable period of time. Edited June 2, 2015 by thebandit27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 manny $3.1 buchanan $1.0 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 he will teach the team how to cheat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 manny $3.1 buchanan $1.0 ? are we trying to win the salary cap bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 manny $3.1 buchanan $1.0 ? And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Expect Manny Lawson to be a key role in the D this year....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 What can he tell us about Brady's balls? That's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 We need depth at Inside Linebacker. With Mario, Hughes, Lawson, and Wynn - I don't know why they felt they needed more pass rush/3-4 OLB depth. can never have enough pass rushers. Also can easily be cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 manny $3.1 buchanan $1.0 ? starburst $1.09 manny $3.1 buchanan $1.0 ? starburst $1.09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 good depth signing. Could turn into something special, if not, he can be cut. no downside here. (I still think we need some MLB help). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 @billsequipment Mike Buchanan will wear jersey #51. Go #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Camp fodder. Didn't see him shed many blocks, and didn't seem to react very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 In years past we would have groveled at a signing like this.....screamed about his potential and measurables...... That is how far the team has come....this guy might not make it out of TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 He has signed - per the text from The Bills. They released Punter Spencer Roth. Uh oh, more tools for Marrone's punter filled roster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 @JoeBuscaglia: So I'm a nerd. We know this. I nerded out on some Michael Buchanan film. So does he have a chance to make the #Bills? http://t.co/Pkx3hBD69s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 My opinion on that is that Lawson is a mediocre player as an edge defender (as opposed to a traditional LB role, where he's fine as a guy that can play 40-50% of your defensive snaps), and I think Wynn is more of a down lineman. Another pure pass rusher is definitely a need IMO...I shudder to think what the defense would look like if either Mario or Hughes goes down for any appreciable period of time. That's interesting... my impression of Lawson was formed in 2013, and it is of him being a teriffic edge-setter, and I can imagine many times when a run was bottled up inside, the RB tried to bounce it outside, or there was a quick flare pass to the flat to the RB, or a screen attempted to be run on a quick pass to a slot WR, and with the play in front of him, Lawson was able to skillfully disengage from his blocker and make a sound open field tackle. I think it was this skill alone that allowed him to see the field at all, last year, as a DE. He is about 245-250 I think, and if he weren't great at that, he would have been a major liability against the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 That's interesting... my impression of Lawson was formed in 2013, and it is of him being a teriffic edge-setter, and I can imagine many times when a run was bottled up inside, the RB tried to bounce it outside, or there was a quick flare pass to the flat to the RB, or a screen attempted to be run on a quick pass to a slot WR, and with the play in front of him, Lawson was able to skillfully disengage from his blocker and make a sound open field tackle. I think it was this skill alone that allowed him to see the field at all, last year, as a DE. He is about 245-250 I think, and if he weren't great at that, he would have been a major liability against the run. My opinion was similar to yours until the KC game last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 That's interesting... my impression of Lawson was formed in 2013, and it is of him being a teriffic edge-setter, and I can imagine many times when a run was bottled up inside, the RB tried to bounce it outside, or there was a quick flare pass to the flat to the RB, or a screen attempted to be run on a quick pass to a slot WR, and with the play in front of him, Lawson was able to skillfully disengage from his blocker and make a sound open field tackle. I think it was this skill alone that allowed him to see the field at all, last year, as a DE. He is about 245-250 I think, and if he weren't great at that, he would have been a major liability against the run. I actually don't disagree with that--I think we only differ in that we're using different terminology. I'm using edge defender to mean a LEO-style defender..i.e. a 3-4 OLB or a 4-3 DE. To me, Lawson is not that guy. He's a Sam in a 4-3, where he can play over the TE, cover, and play off of a traditional edge defender to contain. That's the role that, IMO, he played quite well in Pettine's D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 My opinion was similar to yours until the KC game last year Yes, that was awful. I think his role in Pettine's D was slightly different from his role under Schwartz. I would think Lawson will be in a better position to succeed again under Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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