WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 That is an odd situation. But if they can snag him, it's an excellent low risk high reward situation. If he is allowed to play, he is the second mid round receiver I wanted them to take in the draft. It he can't he still falls outside the top 51 si it doesn't effect the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 So how would this potentially work if we tried to stash him on the practice squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Cool. How long would he have to sit out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Cool. How long would he have to sit out? As the current Air Force ruling stands; 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 As the current Air Force ruling stands; 2 years. Only Whaley would add a guy that can't play for 2 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 As the current Air Force ruling stands; 2 years.Thx. Not too bad if he can't get out of the commitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Apparently Bills assistant WR coach Chad Hall also went to Air Force so there is a connection there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I love this move IF, a big IF he is able to play. I really don't think they're going to let him off of the 2 year commitment. It was brutal when they showed his family who were unable to even leave their house as they were being hit by a bad winter storm at the time. It's dumb on Air Forces part as their recruiting will suffer tremendously. Hoping for the best but expecting the worst in this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Is there an exemption list he can be placed on so we retain his rights if he has to serve the two years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 He's really good. Low risk high reward to bring him in.I like it! I had him in my mock draft 3/4 round. I would Love it if he made the squad. Im very excited to read good things here today😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedawg3535 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 nice 3rd day prospect but i cant see how two posts earlier had him rated 7 and 9 .......4.65 in the 40 and most of his catches he was open by 20 yards because of the play-action.......not to say he cant make it.....i really hope he does but i didnt see the 7th best wr when i watched the tape i could find on him.....allthough I heard mayock say he would be the best blocking wr in draft and also heard the same about Zay Jones.So I like that all of our moves are geared towards improving what we are allready good at in the hopes we can be great at it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Its kind of a crazy story and got lost in the shuffle because it broke the day of the draft. The ruling came down hours before that they weren't eligible for athletic deferment. So he is required to serve for 2 years following graduation. Therefore not drafted. But his agent is fighting it, there is still a possibility. And this right here is the ONLY reason he wasnt drafted....and probably fairly high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) I think they should make them serve their 2 years in the academies but they should be allowed to defer it if they have an opportunity to go pro. Honestly it hurts their recruiting otherwise. Kills their recruiting actually... in like 3-5 years they will be near the bottom of the FBS. Not to mention it's pretty clear they lied to him when they recruited him. Or he was at least misled that he would be able to get out of it after that ruling a year ago. Either way - smart move coming here. We need help at that position. Edited May 12, 2017 by dneveu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Kills their recruiting actually... in like 3-5 years they will be near the bottom of the FBS. Not to mention it's pretty clear they lied to him when they recruited him. Or he was at least misled that he would be able to get out of it after that ruling a year ago. Either way - smart move coming here. We need help at that position. the military lying to get people to sign up? Never lol. The reason I left. Could we sign him and put him on reserve list? If so could he practice when not fulfilling his military commitment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 the military lying to get people to sign up? Never lol. The reason I left. Could we sign him and put him on reserve list? If so could he practice when not fulfilling his military commitment? i was wondering the same things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Only Whaley would add a guy that can't play for 2 years.... His last move as a GM. Take that, Buffalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boco357 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Maybe the commissioner exempt list? The Exempt List is a special player status available to clubs only in unusual circumstances. The List includes those players who have been declared by the Commissioner to be temporarily exempt from counting within the Active List limit. Only the Commissioner has the authority to place a player on the Exempt List; clubs have no such authority, and no exemption, regardless of circumstances, is automatic. The Commissioner also has the authority to determine in advance whether a player's time on the Exempt List will be finite or will continue until the Commissioner deems the exemption should be lifted and the player returned to the Active List Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 No way does this get through for the Bills. Drunk Kraft would get his way though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Maybe this signals that Robinette is going to serve in the reserves? That would allow him to play while also allowing him to fulfill his duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Only Whaley would add a guy that can't play for 2 years.... I can't believe we wasted 4 first round picks on this guy. Edited May 12, 2017 by Dorkington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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