YoloinOhio Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) @buffalobills He's back! We've re-signed receiver and return man Brandon Tate. #GoBills http://m.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-keep-return-man-Tate/1c97c87f-fff9-4c67-a5ee-f8dca688ec16 .@buffalobills WR/KR Brandon Tate ranked second in the AFC last season with a punt return average of 11.6 yards. Edited March 20, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I'm happy with this, I thought he was a good 4th and slot WR in addition to his ability to return the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Good signing, does a job well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 CB in 1st, SS in 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 better than Cordarelle Patterson, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 He's a good player...nice punt returner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 He's definitely a McDermott type player. He was a locker room leader when he was with the Bengals. Really like him a depth WR and PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Happy about this re: return man, but does he really stand to add anything at WR? Would be nice for one year to have a gunner/returner who actually plays his position well. At least (knocks on wood) no KOS this time around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 CB in 1st, SS in 2nd. Plead no first round CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Happy about this re: return man, but does he really stand to add anything at WR? Would be nice for one year to have a gunner/returner who actually plays his position well. At least (knocks on wood) no KOS this time around! when called upon he made some plays at WR last year, but he's depth, not an impact player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Plead no first round CB. Yeah, I'm with you on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I feel like if given a real opportunity, he could be a nice WR in league. I like this signing better than all the other WR signed this offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I feel like if given a real opportunity, he could be a nice WR in league. I like this signing better than all the other WR signed this offseason. It will be interesting to see what he does with a full offseason. Last year we signed him a couple days before the opener, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice. Happy with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 when called upon he made some plays at WR last year, but he's depth, not an impact player. Exactly. I'm glad they re-signed him. He was a good KR & PR for us. He's not a spectacular WR, but can be useful if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Was a really good return man and I bet he's not expensive. Good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) CB in 1st, SS in 2nd. I'm seeing LB as the pick. Whaley even said LB is the biggest need on defense for McD. I think he specifically said weak side LB. Edited March 20, 2017 by TheTruthHurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baskingridgebillsfan Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Plead no first round CB. why. it's a huge need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 better than Cordarelle Patterson, IMO. As a kick returner or overall? Cordarrelle is one of the best in the league on kick returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hope he was cheap. Thought our other new signings were suppose to be return guys. Not much value at WR. We now have a ton of depth #4 and #5 WRs, a possible #3, and no legitimate #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The 3 running plays with him taking an option pitch were pretty cool as well. Like this one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Going to interesting to see how ST shapes the bottom end of the WR group. Tate for KR/PR, Holmes plays gunner. Might have to carry 6 just to make sure every base gets covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I feel like if given a real opportunity, he could be a nice WR in league. I like this signing better than all the other WR signed this offseason. It will be interesting to see what he does with a full offseason. Last year we signed him a couple days before the opener, I think. re: both above, he's been in the league 8 years and played with Brady before, so doubt he's about to blossom as a WR, but please B Tate by all means prove me wrong I'm seeing LB as the pick. Whaley even said LB is the biggest need on defense for McD. I think he specifically said weak side LB. not saying he is who I would take, but Peppers is the LB/S hybrid that screams "good fit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Very happy with this Thought Tate was a legit number 3 for us last year......performed when he got the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Hope he was cheap. Thought our other new signings were suppose to be return guys. Not much value at WR. We now have a ton of depth #4 and #5 WRs, a possible #3, and no legitimate #2. Holmes and Brown have upside. Holmes was the 32nd rated WR when he was last getting #2 snaps. Brown has talent to play the slot. I think they are done at WR. Elite TE is a possibility. Edited March 20, 2017 by TheTruthHurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Holmes and Brown have upside. Holmes was the 32nd rated WR when he was last getting #2 snaps. Brown has talent to play the slot. I think they are done at WR. Elite TE is a possibility. Been asking this somewhat regularly: could Engram not fill WR2 and TE2 nicely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Holmes and Brown have upside. Holmes was the 32nd rated WR when he was last getting #2 snaps. Brown has talent to play the slot. I think they are done at WR. Elite TE is a possibility. I absolutely think this opens the door for a TE high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 The 3 running plays with him taking an option pitch were pretty cool as well. Like this one.... ha, loved that play too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hope he was cheap. Thought our other new signings were suppose to be return guys. Not much value at WR. We now have a ton of depth #4 and #5 WRs, a possible #3, and no legitimate #2. Nothing wrong with competition, plus some will be lost to injuries before the season. May the best man win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Another good signing by McWhaley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsaikotic Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 if nothing else, the special teams unit for next year is looking mighty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hope he was cheap. Thought our other new signings were suppose to be return guys. Not much value at WR. We now have a ton of depth #4 and #5 WRs, a possible #3, and no legitimate #2. Look to the draft for our #2. No one is left in FA for that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 CB is really thin for us right now. Safety & LB depth as well. Peppers scares me but could fit what we do. I actually don't mind the receivers that we have. We are still a run first offense. Itd be nice to have Davis or Williams but a #10 cb and #44 lb/ss makes us instantly better. IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 His career receiving numbers are something lke 65 receptions, 1,000 yds, 15.7 avg 6 TD's. Had a nice year for the Patriots a few years ago.24 catches 20 yd avg. Just a part-time receiver, not sure how i feel about a soon-to-be 30 year old returner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) I'm seeing LB as the pick. Whaley even said LB is the biggest need on defense for McD. I think he specifically said weak side LB. Seems like our needs LB are being overlooked by a lot of folks Edited March 20, 2017 by CNY315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 @nflnetwork .@buffalobills re-sign WR Brandon Tate, who finished 2016 ranked 5th in the NFL in punt return average & 7th in kick return average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Which "Bills re-sign Brandon Tate" thread is winning? I think this one has legs. I'm staying here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 @salsports Brandon Tate: "When it was all said and done I felt Buffalo was the best fit for me and my family." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Welcome back Tate. Solid player and a reliable return man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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