YoloinOhio Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) @mikerodak: Former Seahawks OL Nate Isles is trying out for the Bills today.@ChrisBrownBills: OL Nate Isles here for tryout and participating. Wearing jersey 67. #Bills Edited June 17, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 @jchenelly: 23-yr-old Nate Isles is trying out for @BuffaloBills today. The guard is 6' 5 & 348 pounds. He made the Seahawks last year as an UDFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Mike Rodak @mikerodak 54s54 seconds ago Former Jets OT Wayne Hunter is trying out for the Bills today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Leave no stone unturned. Well, at least Henderson showed up today. Looking forward to the return of your old Avatar tomorrow Yolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I hope that having Hunter try out is more that Rex is doing him a favor rather than a sign of desperation at OT. Maybe it was injury related earlier, but Hunter was not good in NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hunter is mentioned a lot in Collision Low Crossers --has not played in two years...Rex thought he had tremendous talent and had a really nasty temper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Malooga Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Hunter is mentioned a lot in Collision Low Crossers --has not played in two years...Rex thought he had tremendous talent and had a really nasty temper. https://books.google.com/books?id=8VkNb4F03TgC&pg=PT347&lpg=PT347&dq=collision+low+crossers+wayne+hunter&source=bl&ots=DBa_Wwjmf3&sig=kQTJKVqorGgMC79j1Ift2wtShng&hl=en&sa=X&ei=YuWBVZO_A5DcgwTe8IGACw&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=collision%20low%20crossers%20wayne%20hunter&f=false He told Aaron Maybin he would break him in half! Lmao. "When Hunter got angry, 'better bring a knife and a stun gun,'" said the security director. Edited June 17, 2015 by Bubbles from Sunnyvale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 @mikerodak: Rex Ryan says he expects the Bills to sign Wayne Hunter before training camp. Tried out the past two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 @mikerodak: Rex Ryan says he expects the Bills to sign Wayne Hunter before training camp. Tried out the past two days. Hunter is one of Rex's cronies. Rex has a Hawaiian style tattoo on his leg that he got years back to help convince Hunter to re sign with the jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 We needed a fourth OT in training camp besides an UDFA. I very much doubt Hunter makes the team barring injury. But it probably helps in the building a bully concept for the other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 @mikerodak: Rex on Wayne Hunter: I think he impressed some coaches with how athletic he is. He looks like hes in great shape." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 More OL competition is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Need T for camp and early preseason games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 They really needed a vet OT, numbers wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hunter is one of Rex's cronies. Rex has a Hawaiian style tattoo on his leg that he got years back to help convince Hunter to re sign with the jets. I'm starting to wonder about old Rex. The Jets were stacked when he got there, and they had success, and then they took steps backwards as I recall. QB selections come to mind and I wonder how much input Rex was given there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Rex: I think Hunter will be signed It wasn’t an absolute, but according to head coach Rex Ryan is sounds like veteran offensive tackle Wayne Hunter, who came in on a tryout basis during Buffalo’s mandatory minicamp may soon be a Buffalo Bill. Hunter participated in his second straight minicamp practices with the Bills, albeit on a limited basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) I'm starting to wonder about old Rex. The Jets were stacked when he got there, and they had success, and then they took steps backwards as I recall. QB selections come to mind and I wonder how much input Rex was given there? you wonder how much input he had on the QBs selected in the draft? Or the draft as a whole? Or personnel in general? With Tannenbaum or Idzik or both? Just trying to figure out your question. Edited June 18, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) you wonder how much input he had on the QBs selected in the draft? Or the draft as a whole? Or personnel in general? With Tannenbaum or Idzik or both? Just trying to figure out your question.I am pro-Rex and excited he is here, but when Marrone came on board he was hammered around here for his cronyism, particularly with his coaching staff. Rex has done the same if not more, with both players and coaches, and you don't hear a word about it. I just find that interesting. If they wanted a tackle, there is certainly one out there that is better than a marginal player who has been out of the league for two full seasons. It likely has to do with Rex coming from an NFL team vs Marrones Syracuse cronyism Edited June 18, 2015 by FluffHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 I am pro-Rex and excited he is here, but when Marrone came on board he was hammered around here for his cronyism, particularly with his coaching staff. Rex has done the same if not more, with both players and coaches, and you don't hear a word about it. I just find that interesting. If they wanted a tackle, there is certainly one out there that is better than a marginal player who has been out of the league for two full seasons. It likely has to do with Rex coming from an NFL team vs Marrones Syracuse cronyism they needed a vet OT for camp and they got one, for vet min. Doubt he makes the team but if there's any injury at least rex knows what he has. I've never criticized any NFL coach for "cronyism", ever. It happens on every staff of every team and imo I don't see the negativity around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I am pro-Rex and excited he is here, but when Marrone came on board he was hammered around here for his cronyism, particularly with his coaching staff. Rex has done the same if not more, with both players and coaches, and you don't hear a word about it. I just find that interesting. If they wanted a tackle, there is certainly one out there that is better than a marginal player who has been out of the league for two full seasons. It likely has to do with Rex coming from an NFL team vs Marrones Syracuse cronyism All coaches have that cronyism, and why wouldn't you. The funny part about Marrone's is, the two biggest names of the guys he brought with him from Syracuse were Hackett and Donnie Henderson, and Henderson is one of the best position coaches in the NFL now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 they needed a vet OT for camp and they got one, for vet min. Doubt he makes the team but if there's any injury at least rex knows what he has. I've never criticized any NFL coach for "cronyism", ever. It happens on every staff of every team and imo I don't see the negativity around it. I agree. Just pointing out that Marrone was panned for it. Just as I'm writing this Rex brings in another former jet in TE Matthew mulligan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 All coaches have that cronyism, and why wouldn't you. Exactly. And look where Hackett is now. The criticism of Maronne's hires is that they were weak in NFL experience. The funny part about Marrone's is, the two biggest names of the guys he brought with him from Syracuse were Hackett and Donnie Henderson, and Henderson is one of the best position coaches in the NFL now. I agree. Just pointing out that Marrone was panned for it. Just as I'm writing this Rex brings in another former jet in TE Matthew mulligan About time The Bills got a mulligan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) I agree. Just pointing out that Marrone was panned for it. Just as I'm writing this Rex brings in another former jet in TE Matthew mulligan i guess I assume it would be the same people who criticized Marrone, would criticize Rex for it Edited June 18, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 i guess I assume it would be the same people who criticized Marrone, would criticize Rex for it I was one and I have. I think Marrone's biggest mistake was not looking at coaches working for Bills and not keeping the better ones (prime example OL coach Joe D). Rex at least kept several coaches and even if their influence was lower in new organization and others had opportunities bu declined. Someone who worked hard for an organization should not automatically be kicked out because a new lead comes in; it has happened to me several times. Regarding his signing of former players it may be one of the reasons why he is looked as a "Player's coach" - he gives players who used to play for him a chance of making roster. Only Harvin has gotten a contract so far which will impact the Bills ability to sign other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 The Bills certainly had a need for OTs just number wise - I would think 5 would be the bare minimum and I expect them to look for at least one more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I am pro-Rex and excited he is here, but when Marrone came on board he was hammered around here for his cronyism, particularly with his coaching staff. Rex has done the same if not more, with both players and coaches, and you don't hear a word about it. I just find that interesting. If they wanted a tackle, there is certainly one out there that is better than a marginal player who has been out of the league for two full seasons. It likely has to do with Rex coming from an NFL team vs Marrones Syracuse cronyism Marrone hired his college OC and no QB coach his first year, and an OL coach who had been out of football for a year following a stint with that powerhouse, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (which gave up 32 sacks and was 30th in the league for rushing yards. Rex hired Roman and Kromer -enough said. and while yes, he brought assistants from the Jets, they're all pretty much legit NFL-quality coaches. Who would you like to see them bring in at tackle for league minimum as a vet camp body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Marrone hired his college OC and no QB coach his first year, and an OL coach who had been out of football for a year following a stint with that powerhouse, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (which gave up 32 sacks and was 30th in the league for rushing yards. Rex hired Roman and Kromer -enough said. and while yes, he brought assistants from the Jets, they're all pretty much legit NFL-quality coaches. Who would you like to see them bring in at tackle for league minimum as a vet camp body? I understand the fourth or fifth tackle is likely a camp body, all I'm saying is the reason Wayne hunter, someone who was terrible his last two years in the league, and then was out of the league an additional two years, is being signed to the bills is because he is Rex's guy. There is likely a better option out there, even if it ends up being inconsequential as both would likely be cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I agree. Just pointing out that Marrone was panned for it. Just as I'm writing this Rex brings in another former jet in TE Matthew mulligan Panned 'cause they sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Mike Rodak @mikerodak 54s54 seconds ago Former Jets OT Wayne Hunter is trying out for the Bills today. But no Mathis, Russ is cheap. are they not happy with Miller? https://books.google.com/books?id=8VkNb4F03TgC&pg=PT347&lpg=PT347&dq=collision+low+crossers+wayne+hunter&source=bl&ots=DBa_Wwjmf3&sig=kQTJKVqorGgMC79j1Ift2wtShng&hl=en&sa=X&ei=YuWBVZO_A5DcgwTe8IGACw&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=collision%20low%20crossers%20wayne%20hunter&f=false He told Aaron Maybin he would break him in half! Lmao. "When Hunter got angry, 'better bring a knife and a stun gun,'" said the security director. should do well with Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 But no Mathis, Russ is cheap. are they not happy with Miller? should do well with Richie what does it have to do with Miller (or Mathis)? Different position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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