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what happened to that dude? Had an elite year with nobody at QB with them a few years ago and then disappeared

He had a sports hernia last season.

 

Can someone explain how some players are just cut while others have to go thru waivers? Did Barnidge clear thru waivers without being claimed?

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He had a sports hernia last season.

 

Can someone explain how some players are just cut while others have to go thru waivers? Did Barnidge clear thru waivers without being claimed?

When you are a vested veteran you do not have to clear waivers, you can just sign with any team I think.

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He had a sports hernia last season.

 

Can someone explain how some players are just cut while others have to go thru waivers? Did Barnidge clear thru waivers without being claimed?

if the player is still on their rookie deal or has less than 4 years of service they go through waivers. Barnidge is 10 year vet so he is free to sign anywhere immediately. Edited by YoloinOhio
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Why do people think Logan Thomas will contribute as a tight end,this year?

....why not?......guy has TE size and knows this may be his only NFL shot....doubtful QB ever becomes an option at this level....George Wilson made transition to safety........maybe this kid can do the same.....Barnridge would be the perfect tutor....

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Why do people think Logan Thomas will contribute as a tight end,this year?

Because he was the top TE prospect coming out of high school that probably position switched to QB because that is the money position?

 

He has familiarity with the postiion even though there is a learning curve...and he certainly has the physical attributes.

 

The bills thought so because they did pay a little more to get him on a contract.

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Why do people think Logan Thomas will contribute as a tight end,this year?

He is quite the wild card. He has played Tight End in High School and a little in college so it isn't completely foreign to him. I bet they will have packages for him this year but man if he catches the ball he will bulldoze the defensive players. He would have been drafted in the first round as a tight end if the Hokies didn't need him as a QB so bad.

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He is quite the wild card. He has played Tight End in High School and a little in college so it isn't completely foreign to him. I bet they will have packages for him this year but man if he catches the ball he will bulldoze the defensive players. He would have been drafted in the first round as a tight end if the Hokies didn't need him as a QB so bad.

he was a WR in HS but then a TE prospect for college due to size ... VT wanted him to play QB

 

He a lot more experience as a pass catcher than Terrell Pryor ever did and I'd say he did ok

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Leroi just said Beane is working behind the scenes. FWIW

Yeah !@#$ Leroi and the bus he rode in on. Not sure why everyone clamors for some yahoo to provide info.

 

How about we just wait for actual journalists to report it?

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I would like. But unless the Bills gave him a ton of money, why would he ever sign here? His best bet might be to sign a one year deal and have a good season to cash in next year. A TE isnt boosting their value in our offense.

You're basing this off the last coaching staff though. The Kubiak/Dennison offenses have historically made good use of both their #1 and #2 TE. Joel Dreessen and Garrett Graham had decent production in Houston as the #2 guy. It didn't happen as much in Denver because Virgil Green is...well...not good. But they did use Green & Daniels on the field together frequently.

 

I'm not saying this would be the best opportunity, because I don't know who else is looking at him. But this would be a *good* opportunity for him based on the number of snaps available to the #2 TE on this offense and the lack of talent to push for said #2 spot.

 

Nobody is paying big money for a 31 or 32 year old TE with a season and a half of production.

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You're basing this off the last coaching staff though. The Kubiak/Dennison offenses have historically made good use of both their #1 and #2 TE. Joel Dreessen and Garrett Graham had decent production in Houston as the #2 guy. It didn't happen as much in Denver because Virgil Green is...well...not good. But they did use Green & Daniels on the field together frequently.

 

I'm not saying this would be the best opportunity, because I don't know who else is looking at him. But this would be a *good* opportunity for him based on the number of snaps available to the #2 TE on this offense and the lack of talent to push for said #2 spot.

 

Nobody is paying big money for a 31 or 32 year old TE with a season and a half of production.

I want to believe you but I have my doubts. Tyrod has struggled to throw over the middle since college. I really struggle to see the Bills getting Clay and the OC deciding not to throw across the middle. Vernon Davis had some really nice seasons under Roman.

 

But I hope you're right and we can sign him. I feel like the Bills are the last team to realize how important TE is.

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I want to believe you but I have my doubts. Tyrod has struggled to throw over the middle since college. I really struggle to see the Bills getting Clay and the OC deciding not to throw across the middle. Vernon Davis had some really nice seasons under Roman.

 

But I hope you're right and we can sign him. I feel like the Bills are the last team to realize how important TE is.

I understand Tyrod's struggles down the middle of the field. But why does he have to throw down the middle to hit a TE? They can't run an out route or a flat route to the sidelines?

 

It's a new offense now. Dennison comes from the Kubiak tree, who comes from the Shanahan tree...who comes from the Bill Walsh tree. Each man runs it differently of course, but the skeleton of the scheme is going to be a zone run game and passing game with a lot of horizontal routes...which should benefit Tyrod's mobility. If you can move the pocket and stretch routes side to side, he should be able to see the field better

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I would love this signing. He had a great 2015 with 1000 yards and 9 TD's. Even though he came back to Earth in 2016 he was still dam productive with 55 catches and around 600 yards if I am not mistaken. Grabbing him would allow the Bills to run more two TE sets and have a viable backup for Clay. Having a second capable TE would also allow the Bills to mask a weakness on their offense as it would allow the team to use less receivers a position the team is not very deep at.

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I want to believe you but I have my doubts. Tyrod has struggled to throw over the middle since college. I really struggle to see the Bills getting Clay and the OC deciding not to throw across the middle. Vernon Davis had some really nice seasons under Roman.

 

But I hope you're right and we can sign him. I feel like the Bills are the last team to realize how important TE is.

Chandler was the first viable one in years. and look at all the Team records he set at that position!

Worried me why they pursued Clay so hard. Very good player indeed ! But could Bills make good use of him.

Methinks this year Tyrod WILL find his TEs and Will chuck it at them.

I would be pleased to to Barnside on the team :thumbsup:

I understand Tyrod's struggles down the middle of the field. But why does he have to throw down the middle to hit a TE? They can't run an out route or a flat route to the sidelines?

 

It's a new offense now. Dennison comes from the Kubiak tree, who comes from the Shanahan tree...who comes from the Bill Walsh tree. Each man runs it differently of course, but the skeleton of the scheme is going to be a zone run game and passing game with a lot of horizontal routes...which should benefit Tyrod's mobility. If you can move the pocket and stretch routes side to side, he should be able to see the field better

good post

Apparently he really liked our facilities and McDermott. He's close with Eric Wood and will be at the derby with him this weekend.

I like where this might be going.

C'mon Eric bring him home with you !

 

Not literally of course.

 

Unless that is what it takes to seal the deal.....

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