YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 For those who have watched camp in person, are you sold (at this point) that Streater is a lock to make the roster? Listening to Sal today, he said he sees no way he isn't at least WR4 if not WR3 going into the season. Considering this was after Boldin arrived... I was pretty surprised to hear that. I know that he's looked really solid in camp but really looking forward to seeing him Thurs. night. Wonder if he will be this year's Andre Davis/Deonte Thompson camp hero or if he's the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 He has some talent but it's always different when the games, especially the real games, start. Who was the stud wr last preseason? He looked great in the preseason and didn't do a thing in the regular season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) He has some talent but it's always different when the games, especially the real games, start. Who was the stud wr last preseason? He looked great in the preseason and didn't do a thing in the regular season.I don't remember anyone looking great last year - Jarrett Boykin maybe? Edit: No he didn't even make the 53. Edited August 9, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I don't remember anyone looking great last year - Jarrett Boykin maybe? Edit: No he didn't even make the 53. I think Powell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) I think Powell? Think so too. He didn't light it up but was put in a bad spot having to step into a top 3 role at times last season. I guess ideally you'd want them to succeed when given the chance but I didn't think he was awful. Edited August 9, 2017 by Big C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 He will make the team. I have nothing to base that on other than I think he has a cool name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 He has some talent but it's always different when the games, especially the real games, start. Who was the stud wr last preseason? He looked great in the preseason and didn't do a thing in the regular season. Dez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poleshifter Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Dez? If Dez were 6'1, he'd be working on his next career by now. Being 6'4' has kept him working for a couple years IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Think so too. He didn't light it up but was put in a bad spot having to step into a top 3 role at times last season. I guess ideally you'd want them to succeed when given the chance but I didn't think he was awful. Doesn't he have time to do on a suspension?... OC might go with the hot hand he has in Streater.... I like Powell, but a suspension could spell doom in a field this crowded. Edited August 9, 2017 by #34fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcoam Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Sure, why not, despite this entire forum anointing Holmes as our WR #2 or WR#3 back in March. lol, I always thought there was going to be an open competition at the position to both make the team and where they end up on the depth chart Now I am not convinced Holmes or Brown even make the team, we will see what transpires in the first 3 exhibition games, who gets injured, who does not, and other variables jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 he will make the team for having a porn name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 He is actually in a nice postiion.....with the signing of Boldin now there are 3 WR's ahead of him that will command attention and Streater could be a excellent depth guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Depends on how he performs in games. After Boldin, Watkins, and Zay it's all up in the air on who makes the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Don't rule out cutting all of them and signing a veteran speed guy that is a final cut, as well as keeping, say, Tate as a #5 plus KR and PR. Taiwan Jones may stay as a KR and #4 RB but he doesn't return punts. If we were to add a veteran speed guy to Sammy, Boldin, and Zay, that would be a nice little foursome. Neither Holmes nor Streater do much for me. If I had to, I think I keep Holmes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Sure, why not, despite this entire forum anointing Holmes as our WR #2 or WR#3 back in March. lol, I always thought there was going to be an open competition at the position to both make the team and where they end up on the depth chart Now I am not convinced Holmes or Brown even make the team, we will see what transpires in the first 3 exhibition games, who gets injured, who does not, and other variables jc This "entire forum". Yea. Of course they were. There was nobody here doubting Holmes' hands? Or his relatively modest production with the Raiders? Everyone was anointing him. I think you must have been reading a different forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Streater has been consistently good throughout the preseason thus far. We need to see if that translates to actual production starting tomorrow night, needless to say. I am hoping he is the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protocal69 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 When the owner comes out to shake your hand after you make a catch thats a good sign you might make the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 What Streater has shown is that it appears the Bills do have depth at the WR position -- a huge question mark coming into TC. Watkins/Boldin/Jones are your top 3, but now Streater (and to some extent, Holmes) can also come in and you've got a guy like Powell (after the first four weeks) who has shown some flashes in real games as well. Looks like Philly Brown is the guy on the chopping block now, and they'll probably put Shorts on the PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Don't rule out cutting all of them and signing a veteran speed guy that is a final cut, as well as keeping, say, Tate as a #5 plus KR and PR. Taiwan Jones may stay as a KR and #4 RB but he doesn't return punts. If we were to add a veteran speed guy to Sammy, Boldin, and Zay, that would be a nice little foursome. Neither Holmes nor Streater do much for me. If I had to, I think I keep Holmes.Have you been watching them at camp? The reason I ask is that the media has been consistently raving about Streater (and opposite on Holmes). i know the preseason games will be a big indicator. Some of Streater's catches that have been posted on Twitter are really impressive. Edited August 9, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I read an interview where Streater said he had the same problem Sammy had but on both his feet. He had two good years with the Raiders with the stats and playing time on the upswing, then came the injuries. He's obviously healthy now, so it's probably the natural thing that he makes the team, because he's a good, consistent player. Having Holmes as athe fifth WR with Tate as the special team player can't be considered a bad thing for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I haven't been to camp, but even if reports are good I would be shocked, shocked, if he is WR3. I don't think you make a move on Boldin without putting him into the high end of the starting rotation. Sammy is very obviously our #1 and from all reports I've heard, Zay looks like he's going to be ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) I haven't been to camp, but even if reports are good I would be shocked, shocked, if he is WR3. I don't think you make a move on Boldin without putting him into the high end of the starting rotation. Sammy is very obviously our #1 and from all reports I've heard, Zay looks like he's going to be ready. yes I was shocked when Sal said that. I assume that what he meant was that depending on how the preseason games go, it wasn't entirely out of the realm of possibility that he could move ahead of Zay? Edited August 9, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud420 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 The guy is almost 30 and has done nothing in this league. So, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 yes I was shocked when Sal said that. I assume that what he meant was that depending on how the preseason games go, it wasn't entirely out of the realm of possibility that he could move ahead of Zay? I'm not going to say that it's impossible, but from everything I've heard Zay has been playing like his hair is one fire in camp. They also published the depth chart which had Holmes at WR2. I would have to go through the AstroNotes, which I vaguely recall hearing good things on Streater, but I would have to think that he's fighting to take WR4 or 5 at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanOverChin Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I don't think Streater is a lock to make the team just yet because of the numbers game and the fact that B. Tate will likely be needed to be the primary KOR and PR. I think the Bills will take SIX WRS. Watkins, Boldin, and Z. Jones are locks. Tate will likely be the KOR/PR. That leaves two WR spots open with Holmes, Streater, and C. Brown the primary candidates for those last two spots. Holmes and Streater are the favorites at this point. I think both can really help the team. Brown could show something in the preseason games either as a WR or as a PR that could force Tate or Streater off of the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 His numbers were ok his first two years. 99 catches, 13.8 avg, 7 or 8 TD's. I would take that production, depending on whether he is #3,4,5...Didn't play much for a couple years. Not targeted often in 2016, though he played all 16 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meazy26 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 He certainly can be a contributor if he remains healthy. Gotta be a lock for WR #4 at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I am going to pay close attention to him in the game tomorrow. Excited to see how he looks. Donald Jones said something interesting on the John Murphy show. He said that some players are great practice players but dont do so well in games. I dont think he was talking about Streater but it was something that stuck in my mind CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 The guy is almost 30 and has done nothing in this league. So, no.While not a shoe-in for those reasons, stranger things have happened when a player is given an opportunity (Lorenzo Alexander comes to mind) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 The guy is almost 30 and has done nothing in this league. So, no. 60 catches for 888 yards in 2013 Do you even watch football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I am going to pay close attention to him in the game tomorrow. Excited to see how he looks. Donald Jones said something interesting on the John Murphy show. He said that some players are great practice players but dont do so well in games. I dont think he was talking about Streater but it was something that stuck in my mind CBF That's absolutely true. Particularly at WR, you know you're not going to get pasted coming across the middle in practice. You find out when the action is live who the guys are you'll be able to trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 60 catches for 888 yards in 2013 Do you even watch football? Marijuana affects the memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 60 catches for 888 yards in 2013 Do you even watch football? 28 catches in 3 seasons since. So ya, he probably does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 28 catches in 3 seasons since. So ya, he probably does. What does that have to do with- "has done nothing in this league?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) What does that have to do with- "has done nothing in this league?"127 catches over 5 years. 60 of them coming 3 years ago during one season. A season where Denarius Moore and Mychel Rivera were the only other "weapons" catching passes from Terrelle Pryor and Matt McGloin... It's not literally nothing, but it's fairly close. Edited August 9, 2017 by Jay_Fixit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 127 catches over 5 years. 60 of them coming 3 years ago during one season. A season where Denarius Moore and Mychel Rivera were the only other "weapons" catching passes from Terrelle Pryor and Matt McGloin... It's not literally nothing, but it's fairly close. Naming the quarterbacks actually hurts your case. So yes, he was able to produce as part of a hilariously under talented offense a few years ago and then was hit by the injury bug. As noted elsewhere it seems that he also suffered a Jones fracture in his foot (same injury as Watkins). It's not unreasonable to think he could still produce if he is healthy now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Naming the quarterbacks actually hurts your case. So yes, he was able to produce as part of a hilariously under talented offense a few years ago and then was hit by the injury bug. As noted elsewhere it seems that he also suffered a Jones fracture in his foot (same injury as Watkins). It's not unreasonable to think he could still produce if he is healthy now. I don't need a case. I provided the numbers. 127 catches over 5 years, almost half coming in one season with a horrible team that had no weapons. If that's basis for asking a guy if he watches football, then the guy asking needs to look in the mirror. Simple stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I don't need a case. I provided the numbers. 127 catches over 5 years, almost half coming in one season with a horrible team that had no weapons. If that's basis for asking a guy if he watches football, then the guy asking needs to look in the mirror. Simple stuff. The point is that he had one solid season in the league. 60 catches for 800+ yards is a solid season. It is not nothing. Simple stuff. And my question was more based on said posters body of work, not just this one topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanOverChin Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 It's definitely exciting to see what Streater has done in practice thus far. But he knows that he has to prove himself in the preseason games to make the final roster. McD said so himself recently that the evaluation is not complete until the pads go on and they get to see the players in game situations. Streater is 6'-3" 200 lbs. Having that kind of size can really help this team, esp. as a #4 or #5 WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) I don't need a case. I provided the numbers. 127 catches over 5 years, almost half coming in one season with a horrible team that had no weapons. If that's basis for asking a guy if he watches football, then the guy asking needs to look in the mirror. Simple stuff. I'm not following your logic though. He caught a lot of passes on an offense with no weapons, as you say. Wouldn't that be MORE difficult, considering the lack of threats around him? You're also kind of selectively twisting numbers. You say 5 years. But he has only played 52 games in 5 years due to the foot injuries. Only 3 games in 2014 and 1 in 2015. Edited August 9, 2017 by JM57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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