Houston's #1 Bills Fan Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Just an update to my OP: http://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/2717515-nfl-rookies-who-already-look-like-draft-day-steals First player listed as a draft-day steal: Samaje Perine... #justsayin' Which is great for the Redskins, not so much for us. If he's great (which he might well be), you can take the trophy (participation of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Charles Sims? http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/09/charles-sims-appears-to-be-odd-man-out-in-bucs-backfield/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Charles Sims? http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/09/charles-sims-appears-to-be-odd-man-out-in-bucs-backfield/ ....hoping the U of B kid ends up being a shining star.....Joique Bell was a productive UDFA ......maybe, just maybe............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Charles Sims? http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/09/charles-sims-appears-to-be-odd-man-out-in-bucs-backfield/ 4.9 YPC in 2015 aint that bad. Believe the Bucs Oline was in the bottom half of the league last year, so maybe our run blocking could help him return to form from his injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 While finding guys like Shady are pretty hard to find finding running backs that can give you good production really are NOT that hard to find especially if you have a good run blocking OL. IMO the fact that the bills didnt freak out after losing Gili means they think they have guys that can get it done on the roster. I am a Jon Williams fan....I think he is going to be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) While finding guys like Shady are pretty hard to find finding running backs that can give you good production really are NOT that hard to find especially if you have a good run blocking OL. IMO the fact that the bills didnt freak out after losing Gili means they think they have guys that can get it done on the roster. I am a Jon Williams fan....I think he is going to be fine. I have an open mind with Jwill and also am rooting for the UB kid. I think Tolbert can contribute in pass pro and goal line. But I also think there might be a cut or two around the league that might make sense to add. Edited July 9, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I have an open mind with Jwill and also am rooting for the UB kid. I think Tolbert can contribute in pass pro and goal line. But I also think there might be a cut or two around the league that might make sense to add.Yeah, there is a hole at the #2 RB. I may be more negative on JWILL than some but his feet looked awfully slow to me. That's not a good recipe for an NFL back. Fortunately there are some options out there. This is something that the Bills will need to address. Deangelo Williams is my favorite but would listen on Chris Johnson, Rashad Jennings, James Starks, Justin Forsett or Ronnie Hillman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Rashad Jennings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Yeah, there is a hole at the #2 RB. I may be more negative on JWILL than some but his feet looked awfully slow to me. That's not a good recipe for an NFL back. Fortunately there are some options out there. This is something that the Bills will need to address. Deangelo Williams is my favorite but would listen on Chris Johnson, Rashad Jennings, James Starks, Justin Forsett or Ronnie Hillman. Agree on Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Yeah, there is a hole at the #2 RB. I may be more negative on JWILL than some but his feet looked awfully slow to me. That's not a good recipe for an NFL back. Fortunately there are some options out there. This is something that the Bills will need to address. Deangelo Williams is my favorite but would listen on Chris Johnson, Rashad Jennings, James Starks, Justin Forsett or Ronnie Hillman. Agree on Williams. Williams would be ideal, but remember reading a fairly recent article in which he made it clear he wants to go to a contender, and I don't think that's how the Bills are viewed. Would not be surprised or disappointed by a look at Hillman - he struggled last year, but was good with Dennison in Denver the year prior with 863 yards and 7 touchdowns. Plus, although last year was poor with 2.8 YPC, he's put up the following (YPC/year): 3.9/2012, 4.0/2013, 4.1/2014, 4.2/2015. History of production and scheme familiarity - there are worse tires to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Yeah, there is a hole at the #2 RB. I may be more negative on JWILL than some but his feet looked awfully slow to me. That's not a good recipe for an NFL back. Fortunately there are some options out there. This is something that the Bills will need to address. Deangelo Williams is my favorite but would listen on Chris Johnson, Rashad Jennings, James Starks, Justin Forsett or Ronnie Hillman. The slow feet & hesitation can be explained by his lingering injury last year. But the fumbling cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 @TomKessenich Dion Lewis may not make #Patriots roster per @KevinRDuffy. If he's cut he should be scooped up immediately. Few RBs better in pass game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 i wouldn't do anything right now. After the final 53s the pool of options is going to get even deeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykaykay Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Yeah, there is a hole at the #2 RB. I may be more negative on JWILL than some but his feet looked awfully slow to me. That's not a good recipe for an NFL back. Fortunately there are some options out there. This is something that the Bills will need to address. Deangelo Williams is my favorite but would listen on Chris Johnson, Rashad Jennings, James Starks, Justin Forsett or Ronnie Hillman. I've been beating the drum for DeAngelo W. on these boards for a while now. I haven't seen receivers out of the backfield that are any better. The kid from UB will probably be our PS back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) The slow feet & hesitation can be explained by his lingering injury last year. But the fumbling cannot. 28 touches over 16 games is a pretty small sample size. One of them he got hit 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage, and right out of a hand-off (http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000767053/Jonathan-Williams-fumbles-recovered-by-Sheldon-Richardson). Edited July 10, 2017 by dneveu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 @TomKessenich Dion Lewis may not make #Patriots roster per @KevinRDuffy. If he's cut he should be scooped up immediately. Few RBs better in pass game. Little guy syndrome. Awesome when healthy, which is rarely....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 @TomKessenich Dion Lewis may not make #Patriots roster per @KevinRDuffy. If he's cut he should be scooped up immediately. Few RBs better in pass game. What's this guy's name again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 What's this guy's name again? OK Rex. Good ? to ask from the ESPN booth. Now go grab a snack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I've been beating the drum for DeAngelo W. on these boards for a while now. I haven't seen receivers out of the backfield that are any better. The kid from UB will probably be our PS back.Im going to guess from his comments here that while he didn't outright name the Bills as a team he won't play for, they wouldn't be high on his list given 1)their Panthers connections and 2)how he referred to the Browns and Jags being "excited" about winning rather than expecting it.http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19973221/free-agent-rb-deangelo-williams-lists-four-teams-want-play-for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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