JMF2006 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I watched all the Lions pre season games and Asiata sucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) I say that most of those 'better' RB are unemployed by reason of age, being 31 or more. A couple are younger, but not sure I'd qualify them as "better". Ronnie Hillman is 26, and he ran for 800+ yards the year before last. Knile Davis is 25. Oh, and Denard Robinson is 26 and ... listen closely, Coach! ... he plays special teams! Positional versatility! And he throws better than Joe Webb too ... Edited September 6, 2017 by The Frankish Reich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The love affair with some Bills players is nothing short of amazing. Jonathan Williams has never done anything while in a Bills uniform! Why would anyone lose a minute of sleep over his departure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I think the only one I would choose on that list would be Starks Starks if healthy is a great relief back. The Broncos signed Jonathan Williams to their practice squad. Added to PS and being paid if regular player. Interesting cap situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The love affair with some Bills players is nothing short of amazing. Jonathan Williams has never done anything while in a Bills uniform! Why would anyone lose a minute of sleep over his departure? Not saying I'm a JW fan but when you barely ever play, yes, you don't do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Ronnie Hillman is 26, and he ran for 800+ yards the year before last. Knile Davis is 25. Oh, and Denard Robinson is 26 and ... listen closely, Coach! ... he plays special teams! Positional versatility! And he throws better than Joe Webb too ... These were the three I liked the most too, along with Matthews. I think Robinson is really versatile too, better than Taiwan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I think the only one I would choose on that list would be StarksBad choice. Starks is physically spent. He's retired. He just doesn't know it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 These were the three I liked the most too, along with Matthews. I think Robinson is really versatile too, better than Taiwan. I still think someone will figure out how to use Denard. Tremendous athlete, but no way Jacksonville was going to figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 What happens next will shock you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasMac Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The only RB on that list capable of contributing at a high level still right now is Ryan Mathews. I would definitely welcome him here as a backup and fill in behind McCoy. The only issue he really has is durability, but if he is not your RB1, he is one heck of an RB2 where durability isn't as big of an issue unless McCoy went down for a lengthy period of time. Other than that, I don't see much on that list that I find very inspiring over the young guy the staff felt earned the backup job and knows our playbook. Definitely this. I think he would be a very good compliment to McCoy. Not sure how he is in pass protection but if healthy he would be a good pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reks Ryan Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The problem with the J Will cut is that it follows a pattern off loading young talent. It leaves us with very few players to root for as the future. We're rebuilding but with out many build blocks on the roster. No one on the OP's list gives any inspiration for the future, even if it might be a slight improvement over J Will this year. I feel worse about the cut after looking at the list of mediocre middle aged running backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Fan in LA Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Maybe J Williams told management he didn't want to spend another year rebuilding and wanted to test the waters as a Free Agent ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Jeremy Langford would be an excellent pickup. Unfortunately the Bears went through a regime change also and he was replaced by Jordan Howard after Langford went out with an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that JWill's agent started making some noise about money. Given his early showing in pre-season. If that is the case, I get why they waived him. $500K for a PS player is kind of steep. I wasn't happy about the cut. But if it was about money and resource management, I'm OK with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The puzzler was that we heard about his great camp and he stood out in preseason even with starters. Sounds like special teams was an important factor in the decision... We'll see how important ST is when Shady gets hurt. No Gillislee, no JWill. Tolbert and Tiawan Jones. Oh boy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I feel like half of that list is old. Langford seemed promising and he's not old. Has more clout than Williams. Langford has averaged 3.5YPC in his career. He sucks. Jeremy Langford would be an excellent pickup. Unfortunately the Bears went through a regime change also and he was replaced by Jordan Howard after Langford went out with an injury. More likely he was replaced cause he averaged 3.5 YPC in his career. Those are dreadful numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The only RB on that list capable of contributing at a high level still right now is Ryan Mathews. I would definitely welcome him here as a backup and fill in behind McCoy. The only issue he really has is durability, but if he is not your RB1, he is one heck of an RB2 where durability isn't as big of an issue unless McCoy went down for a lengthy period of time. Other than that, I don't see much on that list that I find very inspiring over the young guy the staff felt earned the backup job and knows our playbook. id like matthews as the no.2, but can he play special teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The puzzler was that we heard about his great camp and he stood out in preseason even with starters. Sounds like special teams was an important factor in the decision... Another reason why they didn't retain Gilleslee as the primary backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 id like matthews as the no.2, but can he play special teams? Yes you have a point. This apparent fascination of McEgo with ST play could lead to Peterman being cut as I am sure TT is athletic enough to be very good on ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Here's a list of RB's without a job. Most of them are better than J Will and have been production NFL Vets, so I'm a little stumped that we have Tawain Jones and Joe Banyard on our roster and not anyone off this list. Chris Johnson Ryan Matthews Rashad Jennings Matt Asiata Jeremy Langford James Starks Justin Forsett Denard Robinson Tim Hightower DeAngelo Williams Shaun Draughn Ronnie Hillman Bobby Rainey Knile Davis Khiry Robinson What say you, good people of twobillsdrive? Wasn't DeAngelo Williams a Panther? Why have MickyD and BeanieBaby not signed him yet? How could they have missed this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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