Houston's #1 Bills Fan Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 It's October. Did you expect Jerry Rice to fall into our lap? From my understanding, he's available (and probably still in great shape!) But, after watching part of Terrell Owens "A Football Life", dang, maybe give him a call? He does have the key to the city.... I mean, could he really be any worse than what we currently have? For reals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I think it was fairly clear we needed someone who can run quick routes and get open. Help move the sticks.Need Tyrod to throw quicker on those routes. I'm not convinced people aren't getting open. He has a hard time pulling the trigger it would seem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Based off his scouting report I wonder if he was activated to return kicks allowing Tate to focus on being a WR this week This, probably. Tate caught a couple of nice passes last week. Reminds me of Edelman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUN77MOu2fw&app=desktop His got some moves for a white guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Might turn out to be our version on Julian Edelman. Identical measurements in stature and combine numbers. Never know what I guy is capable of doing until he's giving a chance. The coaches must have saw something they like, because they choose him over players who have been with the team longer. "Go Bills" can he be any less than productive that the guys we had over the last 2 years Goodwin, Hunter, Salas, Tate, Powell, Thigpen - PLAYMAKERS !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 This Eagan character sounds like the type of high-motor gym rat who brings his lunchpail to work every day and plays like his hair is on fire. A bowling ball of knives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 If we want a tiny WR, we should draft Trent Taylor from Louisiana Tech.... That little F___er is awesome.... But at 5'8" he's probably doomed to UDFA... Where we'd likely pass on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 sounds like a welker edelman guy. id love to see quick routes with him and tt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 sounds like a welker edelman guy. id love to see quick routes with him and tt. blocks like mike alstott, hits like john lynch, and catches first downs like wayne chrebet. come on guys... lets be real with the comparisons. he sounds like one of the hundred fringe WRs on practice squads or unemployed around the league. he doesnt sound anything like a probowler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 blocks like mike alstott, hits like john lynch, and catches first downs like wayne chrebet. come on guys... lets be real with the comparisons. he sounds like one of the hundred fringe WRs on practice squads or unemployed around the league. he doesnt sound anything like a probowler. i'm not naive enough to think he is those guys I was just pointing out he sounds like those guys. now the question is whether he can perform like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 blocks like mike alstott, hits like john lynch, and catches first downs like wayne chrebet. come on guys... lets be real with the comparisons. he sounds like one of the hundred fringe WRs on practice squads or unemployed around the league. he doesnt sound anything like a probowler. At this point i think it is important to not look at the name on the back of the jersey What exactly are his strengths....do they fit weaknesses we have at the current time? I guess we will find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 i'm not naive enough to think he is those guys I was just pointing out he sounds like those guys. now the question is whether he can perform like that he has roughly 1 in about 1000 shot. so there is a chance. but realistically, there are probably better comp points if you are trying to find someone even for his upside comparable. theres probably a 3rd-4th WR out there somewhere that he has more like 1 in 100 chance of becoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Believe it or not, I have a friend that played at Holy Cross (Eagen's High school) and Northwestern State (McGee and Demetress Bell's alma mater). He currently coaches at Holy Cross as well. I asked him for a scouting report and this is what he said "same guy we talked about over the summer. He's a stud. Holds all of the receiving records at NSU. Very good returner. can certainly help on special teams....super fast." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 So basically, Buffalo will be starting the worst group of WRs on an NFL team for as long as I can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) So basically, Buffalo will be starting the worst group of WRs on an NFL team for as long as I can remember. Just keep in mind: Seattle won the Super Bowl with exclusively late round WRs and Undrafted guys. I'm not saying Buffalo is Seattle at all - just throwing some perspective to what "can" be done with WRs who match the scheme and overall Offensive game plan. Edited October 28, 2016 by BigBuff423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Just saw he started out his cfb career at Holy Cross. I think now we know why he got the nod this week. Rex needed another captain vs NE.Well played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 This, probably. Tate caught a couple of nice passes last week. His got some moves for a white guy. I saw the tape and figured he could be groomed as Hogans replacement and a new Welker. That would be awesome. I also saw Tate make a few catches. Heres to hoping Tate and Powell take big leaps forward, God knows this team needs them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Just keep in mind: Seattle won the Super Bowl with exclusively late round WRs and Undrafted guys. I'm not saying Buffalo is Seattle at all - just throwing some perspective to what "can" be done with WRs who match the scheme and overall Offensive game plan. They can be if the Defense can stop choking itself. Letting a 200 yard rusher was unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Joe BuscagliaVerified account@JoeBuscaglia #Bills have promoted WR Ed Eagan from the practice squad. To make room, OL Michael Ola has been released. http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-elevate-practice-squad-WR-Eagan-to-active-roster/a5ab358b-c4bf-4367-8c8c-2e6b61b2a8f1 Gota have someone I get the jokes but awesome for this dude to make the NFL. I also am secretly jealous of these dudes who come out of nowhere getting to play big time football. If I only cared more about practice!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI practice Sal Capaccio @SalSports 14m14 minutes ago Ed Eagan is not big. shifty!!! Whaley loves the 5 ft 8 receivers yep I like guys like this but we really need to diversify and get some height in here Edited October 28, 2016 by Buffalo Barbarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8billsfan Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) So basically, Buffalo will be starting the worst group of WRs on an NFL team for as long as I can remember. Precisely so. Unfortunately. Need to invest this off-season or even prior for a big WR, meaning 6ft 4+ Hate to say this... BUT I'd trade Gilmore for A. Jeffrey in a heartbeat. Edited October 28, 2016 by gr8billsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Gota have someone practice shifty!!! yep I like guys like this but we really need to diversify and get some height in here Hunter is 6'4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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