26CornerBlitz Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) @MikeGarafolo As Packers TE Jared Cook approaches the start of free agency, the Lions and Bills are showing the most interest, sources say. Edited March 16, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 @MikeGarafolo I wonder why with all the talent and speed at TE in the draft...surely that money could be used for Woods? As Packers TE Jared Cook approaches the start of free agency, the Lions and Bills are showing the most interest, sources say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I would rather Bennett or just draft one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Sounds like we want to go to a two TE set like the Pats. This makes me think we are not drafting a WR real high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 The Lions must have wiretapped our phones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud420 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 With no QB that can throw over middle. Makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 With no QB that can throw over middle. Makes no sense. Who says we're throwing the ball this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 With no QB that can throw over middle. Makes no sense. Playing with Stafford would be more appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBills Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Cook and Bennett are definitely more receiver type players than Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Who says we're throwing the ball this year? If we don't no playoffs. No matter what, its a PASSING LEAGUE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Cook and Bennett are definitely more receiver type players than ClayI think Cook and Bennett have had more thrown to them. When given the opportunity Clay has shown ball skills, and elusiveness in the open field. But he runs blocks as well. If we don't no playoffs. No matter what, its a PASSING LEAGUE!If we had a defense like Denver's, our #10 scoring offense may have won a super bowl. I'm not saying it would have or not, but It kills me when we stick to cliches as fact of matter. The thing that most of these Super Bowl contending teams have in common is defense. The better of them have offense as well, or at a minimum a QB. But I think was actually shown in the last 10 or 15 years is defense wins championships. I'm not saying the offense was good the last two years, but our defense was absolutely horrible. Edited March 9, 2017 by JaxBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cereal Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Cook was injured a bit last year, no? He never seemed to meet expectations, I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Does this mean they are cutting Clay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 People really want cook over clay? Are tou kidding me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 If we plan on having 2 TE's (that we don't throw to) then I hope their plan is to get some shorter OL guys so Tyrod can see over the middle. How about those lifts they have for shoes? Otherwise this makes no sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Does this mean they are cutting Clay?No...he's good and his cap hit would be too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBills Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I think Cook and Bennett have had more thrown to them. When given the opportunity Clay has shown ball skills, and elusiveness in the open field. But he runs blocks as well. Cook is faster and 6'5 Bennett is 6'6 I have no issue with Clay's versatility, but he is a much smaller than those other guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) All of the focus is on getting Dennison his offensive pieces so far. Once they get a TE and WR, then they better start working on their defensive holes--WLB, CB, and S. Edited March 9, 2017 by TPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Having two receiving TE's would be ideal in a bootleg offense, as we can run two TE sets and have the option to run a bootleg either way with a TE releasing Edited March 9, 2017 by Bray Wyatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanOverChin Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 This would be a very nice move by the Bills. Cook is one of the more versatile TEs in the league. Definitely a good receiver. We haven't had TWO very good, proven, veteran TEs on the roster at the same time in a long time. Pairing Cook up with Clay would make the Bills much less predictable. I happen to think that the two TE offense is one of the more difficult sets to stop because the defense is forced to contend with TEs who block in the running game and also sneak out into the passing game. This is one of the reasons why the Patriots' offense is so effective. The Pats now have Gronk and D. Allen at TE BTW. I don't think that it necessarily means that the Bills won't seek to draft a WR. Since they have some real holes defense at LB, S, and CB I see them trying to trade down in R1 so that they can acquire extra picks in order to adequately fill those holes. That is unless they are infatuated with QB D. Watson and the Clemson star QB s available at #10 overall. In that case, they may feel the need to forego their plan to trade down and select Watson instead, who some think is the next Dak Prescott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Cook was injured a bit last year, no? He never seemed to meet expectations, I thought. His entire career, in fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Cook's hands are excellent and, when healthy, he makes a big difference in the passing game. He came up big for the Pack late last year and that will help his value. The only questions are health and the rationale for the Pack to let him go if the Bills and their limited cap space can afford him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Sounds like we want to go to a two TE set like the Pats. This makes me think we are not drafting a WR real high. Look for the kid from East Carolina in the 3rd.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 In such a deep draft TE class how about a WR or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I would rather Bennett or just draft onebennett is too expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 In such a deep draft TE class how about a WR or two. You could easily reverse your question if the interest in WR's was being more publicized. It's a deep WR draft too and I'd fully expect our 1-2 to be WR-defence or defence-WR. Cook and Bennett are proven commodities, so the interest is logical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Does this mean they are cutting Clay? probably means they don't think Gragg or O'Leary are that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I am not buying that Tyrod does not like (or is incapable of) throwing to his tight ends. While Clay was certainly under-utilized most of the season, I wonder how much of that had to do with health (he had nagging injuries early on), and the absence of Watkins from the lineup. Notice that once Sammy made it back on the field late in the season, Clay's production stepped up dramatically. In fact, he was one of the most productive TEs in the NFL during the final few weeks of the season. Pairing him with another versatile TE has to be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 You might start hearing some whispers about Clay's injuries as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Cook came on strong at the end of the year for the Packers. If he is not a huge cost, this can free-up the Bills to take a TE later in the draft (perhaps Butt falls to us!!) and focus on OL, safety and WR earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 If we got Cook, adding a WR becomes a bit less necessary. We really were just hit pretty bad w/ injuries last year. Watkins is back, & Hunter looked like he was developing nicely. Salas was actually a pretty good WR before he got hurt - definitely a decent #3 guy. Listenbee should be able to finally play. If they find a way to keep Woods, they could really stand pat. If not, they'd still be okay w/ a later round draft pick or inexpensive FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 In such a deep draft TE class how about a WR or two. In such a deep draft TE class how about a WR or two. deep WR class as well. I'd rather get Cook. Focus on OT, WR, and safety and take a TE that falls to us (since it's a deep draft) If we got Cook, adding a WR becomes a bit less necessary. We really were just hit pretty bad w/ injuries last year. Watkins is back, & Hunter looked like he was developing nicely. Salas was actually a pretty good WR before he got hurt - definitely a decent #3 guy. Listenbee should be able to finally play. If they find a way to keep Woods, they could really stand pat. If not, they'd still be okay w/ a later round draft pick or inexpensive FA. I am liking the idea of getting Cook, going with Watkins, Hunter, Salas, and drafting Goodwin (from PSU) in the later rounds. Then, get a game-changing safety or top OT in the first round. (unless Solomon Thomas falls to us, like he did in my fanspeak mock last week). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Cook is a bum. Hes a low effort player, or he's stupid and doesn't know how to use his talent. Because he's had minimal production his entire career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 If we got Cook, adding a WR becomes a bit less necessary. We really were just hit pretty bad w/ injuries last year. Watkins is back, & Hunter looked like he was developing nicely. Salas was actually a pretty good WR before he got hurt - definitely a decent #3 guy. Listenbee should be able to finally play. If they find a way to keep Woods, they could really stand pat. If not, they'd still be okay w/ a later round draft pick or inexpensive FA. Salas is a FA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Salas is a FA I was not aware of that. Still, can't imagine that the market for him will be too competitive. Regardless, I think we're more okay at WR than most. If we can't re-sign Salas, I'm sure they'll move to get someone else - but I don't see us needing to spend a high-round pick on a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 probably means they don't think Gragg or O'Leary are that good.gragg is a FA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Look for the kid from East Carolina in the 3rd.... Zay Jones might be there at the Bills pick in the 2nd (not taking a WR in the 1st would make him a logical pick in the 2nd), him being available in the 3rd would be shocking IMO at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelle Getty Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 So we currently have 1 recievers on the roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 So we currently have 1 recievers on the roster? Watkins, Listenbee, Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 This would be a very nice move by the Bills. Cook is one of the more versatile TEs in the league. Definitely a good receiver. We haven't had TWO very good, proven, veteran TEs on the roster at the same time in a long time. Pairing Cook up with Clay would make the Bills much less predictable. I happen to think that the two TE offense is one of the more difficult sets to stop because the defense is forced to contend with TEs who block in the running game and also sneak out into the passing game. This is one of the reasons why the Patriots' offense is so effective. The Pats now have Gronk and D. Allen at TE BTW. I don't think that it necessarily means that the Bills won't seek to draft a WR. Since they have some real holes defense at LB, S, and CB I see them trying to trade down in R1 so that they can acquire extra picks in order to adequately fill those holes. That is unless they are infatuated with QB D. Watson and the Clemson star QB s available at #10 overall. In that case, they may feel the need to forego their plan to trade down and select Watson instead, who some think is the next Dak Prescott. Good post ! probably means they don't think Gragg or O'Leary are that good. I think they are keeping one of them. Likely O'Leary and not signing Gragg I was not aware of that. Still, can't imagine that the market for him will be too competitive. Regardless, I think we're more okay at WR than most. If we can't re-sign Salas, I'm sure they'll move to get someone else - but I don't see us needing to spend a high-round pick on a guy. Powell is a low buck signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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