BuffAlone Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 You could leave the rook at #2 and then throw him in the slot during 3 WR sets too tho! thats true. And probably likely as the season wears on. I think he can be a good boundry receiver in time. But knowing McD, he may have to earn thay spot over the vet who has really impressed thus far. Not to mention the "learning curve" he will likely go thru early on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) ....YOU are VERY bad...................Does he need a spanking? Edited June 15, 2017 by Teeflebees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 thats true. And probably likely as the season wears on. I think he can be a good boundry receiver in time. But knowing McD, he may have to earn thay spot over the vet who has really impressed thus far. Not to mention the "learning curve" he will likely go thru early on... Hes def gonna have to earn it. I doubt McD jus gonna hand out starting spots like that. Hopin hes a baller when the lights go on in Sept tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) Good to hear. Sammy, Zay, and Holmes healthy and producing will work for me. Edited June 15, 2017 by Rico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Glad to hear that Holmes is stepping up in light of all the doom and gloom post Maclin. Looks like he may have value at special teams too. http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/6/14/15799780/buffalo-bills-andre-holmes-phenomenal-job-sean-mcdermott-minicamp I hope he does great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) There's a number of things to like about Holmes. He's a big dude at 6-5. Outside of the TE position, the Bills really haven't had a receiver that big since the bust that was James Hardy. He is a veteran as well. He was coming into his own 3 years ago when the Raiders drafted Cooper and added Crabtree in free agency. As long as Watkins is healthy, I don't see him as anything more than a 600-700 yard receiver at most with Tyrod throwing the ball. None the less, there's a lot to like about having a couple of big receivers in him and Jones to go with Sammy.Don't you think it's telling that the Raiders drafted Cooper and signed Crabtree when they had Holmes? Like they didn't have confidence in him? I just remember my friends who are Raiders fans complaining about him dropping balls. Edited June 15, 2017 by LittleJoeCartwright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Don't you think it's telling that the Raiders drafted Cooper and signed Crabtree when they had Holmes? Like they didn't have confidence in him? I just remember my friends who are Raiders fans complaining about him dropping balls. I look at it like it was tough circumstances. The Raiders had a lousy O-line and just lousy offense in general in 2014 (holmes last year mostly starting). They replaced james jones with crabtree on a 1yr prove-it deal, and had the 4th overall pick. The top 2 were QBs so you basically get one of the best non-qbs in the entire draft. Would his numbers have improved if they hadn't selected cooper or brought in crabtree? Probably - but they did and they stayed healthy so his snaps went massively down, and he clearly isn't suited for the slot. Assuming he played well on teams that shows to me that they valued his depth. He's still relatively young, and was a UDFA so its a hard road to even making a roster in that situation. Would I like to see more production out of our projected #2/3? Yes. Is he a buy-low possibly high upside kind of guy? Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 ANDRE HOLMES: "CHANCE TO MAKE A LOT OF PLAYS" (2:48) Bills Wide Receiver Andre Holmes addressed the media following practice topics include; role in the offense, communication with Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, and expectations going into training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 What is his ryanlblitz pantsing number? Does he pants or get pantsed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk At 6'5 he will definetly pants some cornerbacks. Just you wait...was very pleased when the Bills picked up Homes. He will beast this year....8 TDs, mostly in the RZ. Agree but put me down for 6tds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 You could leave the rook at #2 and then throw him in the slot during 3 WR sets too tho! I can imagine that we might see both outside and in the slot. That would keep the DCs guessing. The thought of a big and a very big receiver in the slot is intriguing. The big question remains...can Tyrod get the ball to them. I also think that this, along with Sammy, will open things up for Clay and O'Leary to do some damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I can imagine that we might see both outside and in the slot. That would keep the DCs guessing. The thought of a big and a very big receiver in the slot is intriguing. The big question remains...can Tyrod get the ball to them. I also think that this, along with Sammy, will open things up for Clay and O'Leary to do some damage. Don't forget Shady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Good find, but ... Trump hands! "Holmes is a unique talent at 64 and 210 pounds. His 6.69 three-cone time at the 2011 combine is exactly what Odell Beckham Jr. clocked at the combine three years later despite weighing 12 pounds less and being five inches shorter. Holmes has 4.51 speed. Robert Woods ran a 4.51 in his 40-yard dash at the 2013 combine. To get a gauge on his explosiveness capabilities, Holmes broad jump of 130 was only two inches shorter than Marquise Goodwins. Lastly, Holmes vertical of 35 was the same as the 510, 199-pound Golden Tates. Strangely, Holmes has 8 5/8 hands, which places him in the 8th percentile among receivers at the combine since 1999." Also, this piece on hand size is pretty darn interesting: https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/news/7794/do-small-hands-doom-a-wide-receiver-in-the-nfl Edited June 18, 2017 by dave mcbride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 What is his drop rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 More on hand size - Watkis has 9 5/8" hands, which is above average. Average is 9 1/3". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 @TBNSports Andre Holmes jumps out to early lead in #Bills' wide receiver race. "He's done a phenomenal job." @jayskurski: https://t.co/wWvcW9XM0t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Yes but the important question is will he pass Jeffismagic's eyeball test? We've been over this......you KNOW Tyrod won't be able to get Holmes the ball, so no. He will not pass Jeff's muster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) It's June... I don't care what Holmes is doing now, lets see what he does in Sept. I swear, Bills fans continually fall for this stuff every year. Edited June 19, 2017 by T-Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 It's June... I don't care what Holmes is doing now, lets see what he does in Sept. I swear, Bills fans continually fall for this stuff every year. July, August, and beginning of September with the start of the regular season will be the true measure of what he'll be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Lol. It truly is amazing. I know, right? I mean there's guys on here reading threads about a WR who's looking good and posts over 6,700 times on a Bills board about crap like this. Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I know, right? I mean there's guys on here reading threads about a WR who's looking good and posts over 6,700 times on a Bills board about crap like this. Amazing! Lol. It truly is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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