Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) While the Bills work to remake this roster we rarely see people talk about it. Before anyone says, you can’t do anything with TT, Marquise Goodwin has more yards this year than Matthews, Jones and Benjamin combined for the Bills. He played primarily with Hoyer and Beathard. Romo talked about it during the game on Sunday; the guys don’t get open. As we bring in a rookie QB it would be wise to give him weapons. Personally I think Matthews stinks, he’s never open and is a limited athlete. Benjamin is a good, not great WR. Zay has been a big disappointment to me because I had high expectations. He just always seems to be off balance. I like Thompson and think that he fills a role. The Bills still need a #1/2 depending on how you define Benjamin. Would you rather sign someone like Davante Adams, Jarvis Landry, Allen Robinson, Terrelle Pryor, Paul Richardson or Donte Moncrief or draft a guy in the first couple of rounds? Edited December 5, 2017 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Add a speed guy in the draft and its pretty good. Zay will be good for a long time and I'm a big KB fan. Holmes and co can get lost though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Would you rather sign someone like Davante Adams, Jarvis Landry, Allen Robinson, Terrell’s Pryor, Paul Richardson or Donte Moncrief or draft a guy in the first couple of rounds? I haven't given up on Jones (not implying that you are) and do think that he can be a valuable contributor. He needs to get significantly better with his feet AND show dependable hands. They have Benjamin for at least one more season, correct? Based upon what I feel are bigger needs elsewhere (QB, both lines, LB) I think you go plug and play with a FA. No reason to put the cart before the horse again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: While the Bills work to remake this roster we rarely see people talk about it. Before anyone says, you can’t do anything with TT, Marquise Goodwin has more yards this year than Matthews, Jones and Benjamin combined for the Bills. He played primarily with Hoyer and Beathard. Romo talked about it during the game on Sunday; the guys don’t get open. As we bring in a rookie QB it would be wise to give him weapons. Personally I think Matthews stinks, he’s never open and is a limited athlete. Benjamin is a good, not great WR. Zay has been a big disappointment to me because I had high expectations. He just always seems to be off balance. I like Thompson and think that he fills a role. The Bills still need a #1/2 depending on how you define Benjamin. Would you rather sign someone like Davante Adams, Jarvis Landry, Allen Robinson, Terrell’s Pryor, Paul Richardson or Donte Moncrief or draft a guy in the first couple of rounds? It's been a concern all season long as many here predicted it would be. Has to be addressed in Free Agency or the Draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Holmes plays like a guy that won a sweepstakes to be an NFL player 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 My first choice would be to add someone like Parris Campbell in the 2nd or 3rd. I think Paul Richardson may be my second option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: It's been a concern all season long as many here predicted it would be. Has to be addressed in Free Agency or the Draft. You don't think KB and Jones will be good in 18 ? Just need one more guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 We don't know what we have at WR because we don't have a QB that can get them the ball. I've read a lot of nonsense about how Tyrod doesn't have anyone to throw to and that's why he is so bad. Oh really? Because he had Watkins and Woods last year and they are doing great now in LA. Hogan was tearing it up in NE before his injury. Before anyone condemns the WR's please first look at the person whose job it is to get them the ball! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden*Wheels Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'd be ok seeing Matthews, Jones, and Benjamin as our tops (with someone else throwing them the ball). Matthews I think has suffered due to Tyrod, Jones has his own issues he seems to be getting through a bit, and with Benjamin it's just too early to say. OTOH, as long as it doesn't limit them elsewhere, I'm also fine if they bring in a FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I love KB but would anyone be surprised if injuries aren't the storyline for the rest of his career. He is a giant who is less agile than an average WR, those big legs can't get out of the way quick enough and no one is going to tackle him up high if given the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) Not really. I do not think we lost a ton of talent. What good was it anyway when you only pass 15 to 20 times and gain 50 - 60 yards? We won't know until we have a passing QB under center. It's been a concern all season long as many many here predicted it would be because we have a RB acting like a QB. Edited December 5, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbomb Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 We had goodwin, he didnt do anything here. Matthews has been a solid wr for 3 years, didnt suck til he came here. Woods became better as soon as he leaves. Benjamin, while a small sample size same thing as matthews. While our wrs might not be the greatest i think its pretty obvious what the real problem is. I would rather get moncrief and let matthews go though next year, resign thompson and draft one in the 3rd- 5th round. Benjamin , zay, moncrief, thompson, and rookie wouldnt be bad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 can we drop Holmes and pick up Streater now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: While the Bills work to remake this roster we rarely see people talk about it. Before anyone says, you can’t do anything with TT, Marquise Goodwin has more yards this year than Matthews, Jones and Benjamin combined for the Bills. He played primarily with Hoyer and Beathard. Romo talked about it during the game on Sunday; the guys don’t get open. As we bring in a rookie QB it would be wise to give him weapons. Personally I think Matthews stinks, he’s never open and is a limited athlete. Benjamin is a good, not great WR. Zay has been a big disappointment to me because I had high expectations. He just always seems to be off balance. I like Thompson and think that he fills a role. The Bills still need a #1/2 depending on how you define Benjamin. Would you rather sign someone like Davante Adams, Jarvis Landry, Allen Robinson, Terrelle Pryor, Paul Richardson or Donte Moncrief or draft a guy in the first couple of rounds? Matthews has 33 targets this year. The least he had in a year in Philly was 105. Is this the QB or WR fault? Edited December 5, 2017 by PeterGriffin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I really wanted Landry and we tried hard to get him, as you know. Landry will go down as the best WR in that class. Hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, kdiggz said: We don't know what we have at WR because we don't have a QB that can get them the ball. I've read a lot of nonsense about how Tyrod doesn't have anyone to throw to and that's why he is so bad. Oh really? Because he had Watkins and Woods last year and they are doing great now in LA. Hogan was tearing it up in NE before his injury. Before anyone condemns the WR's please first look at the person whose job it is to get them the ball! And the offense was good!! Look at what the Bills receivers are doing now. Goodwin has more yards than Benjamin, Matthews and Jones combined!! He had Hoyer and Beathard. The guys we have aren’t good. They get no separation and don’t scare anyone down the field. That’s an awful combination of skills. You have to do at least one of the 2. With that being said they are going to have a new QB anyways. You don’t need to wait and find out that Jordan Matthews is never open. Just watch the tape. There is zero chance that he is back. You need to fill that spot regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Something else to ponder - Look at the success of a few young QB's that can actually pass the ball. They have taken big steps since last season. What has TT given us? A couple of nice games and an L A couple of games where he delivered a big steaming pile of poo and an L A couple of nice games where the D was killing it and a W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, Pbomb said: We had goodwin, he didnt do anything here. Matthews has been a solid wr for 3 years, didnt suck til he came here. Woods became better as soon as he leaves. Benjamin, while a small sample size same thing as matthews. While our wrs might not be the greatest i think its pretty obvious what the real problem is. I would rather get moncrief and let matthews go though next year, resign thompson and draft one in the 3rd- 5th round. Benjamin , zay, moncrief, thompson, and rookie wouldnt be bad That would work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 WR as a whole position does need to be addressed, but as others have said despite your request to avoid the QB issue - it really IS the issue. That said, depending on how the Bills address their FA time, who goes and who stays with the team and where the final Draft positions land us (KC and B-lo), I think they probably find a depth FA WR and maybe a late round WR for STs and speed.... Others have also stated, there are bigger issues because if you invest a high pick in a QB, you need guys to block for him and the right side needs help and that's assuming Glenn stays, which I think he will if for no other reason there are just too many issues to address in one season....you just hope his feet / ankles can get healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, PeterGriffin said: Matthews has 33 targets this year. The least he had in a year in Philly was 105. Is this the QB or WR fault? Both but primarily the coach I’d say in that case. Even still, he’s never open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Kirby Jackson said: And the offense was good!! Look at what the Bills receivers are doing now. Goodwin has more yards than Benjamin, Matthews and Jones combined!! He had Hoyer and Beathard. The guys we have aren’t good. They get no separation and don’t scare anyone down the field. That’s an awful combination of skills. You have to do at least one of the 2. With that being said they are going to have a new QB anyways. You don’t need to wait and find out that Jordan Matthews is never open. Just watch the tape. There is zero chance that he is back. You need to fill that spot regardless. Tyrod regressed Kirby. The sooner you get off of the wagon the better you will feel. Come to the Dark Side friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 WR are targeted on average 5 times a game. you may have 1 who gets 10 targets. on running plays to opposite side, the wr is doing nothing. why invest big cap dollars in that position ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 28 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: While the Bills work to remake this roster we rarely see people talk about it. Before anyone says, you can’t do anything with TT, Marquise Goodwin has more yards this year than Matthews, Jones and Benjamin combined for the Bills. He played primarily with Hoyer and Beathard. Romo talked about it during the game on Sunday; the guys don’t get open. As we bring in a rookie QB it would be wise to give him weapons. Personally I think Matthews stinks, he’s never open and is a limited athlete. Benjamin is a good, not great WR. Zay has been a big disappointment to me because I had high expectations. He just always seems to be off balance. I like Thompson and think that he fills a role. The Bills still need a #1/2 depending on how you define Benjamin. Would you rather sign someone like Davante Adams, Jarvis Landry, Allen Robinson, Terrelle Pryor, Paul Richardson or Donte Moncrief or draft a guy in the first couple of rounds? Funny you mentioned Zay Jones always looking off balance... I would probably attest that to ball placement most of the time, I was more surprised this year over his drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 minute ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Something else to ponder - Look at the success of a few young QB's that can actually pass the ball. They have taken big steps since last season. What has TT given us? A couple of nice games and an L A couple of games where he delivered a big steaming pile of poo and an L A couple of nice games where the D was killing it and a W. That’s irrelevant to the conversation because he isn’t going to be here. Give the new QB some guys that can get open. Strangely the WR that gets open the most is Thompson. I’d like to bring him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just now, Kirby Jackson said: Both but primarily the coach I’d say in that case. Even still, he’s never open. If the coach calls a pass play and Tentative Taylor is too afraid to pass the ball.... Who's fault is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 minute ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Tyrod regressed Kirby. The sooner you get off of the wagon the better you will feel. Come to the Dark Side friend. What part of “someone else will be the QB” are you missing? Are we really only capable of evaluating the QB?!? We really are not a smart fan base. Romo talked a lot about the lack of separation on Sunday. The last play of the 3rd quarter was a great example. Regardless of who is under center the guys playing WR are bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: That’s irrelevant to the conversation because he isn’t going to be here. Give the new QB some guys that can get open. Strangely the WR that gets open the most is Thompson. I’d like to bring him back. It is relevant. Bench TT for good and play Nate or Webb and let us see with our own eyes how bad Dennison is. 3 OC's and the one he was most productive was fired 2 weeks into his 2nd season. Edited December 5, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, Boyst62 said: I really wanted Landry and we tried hard to get him, as you know. Landry will go down as the best WR in that class. Hands down. He’s an option but I think that they need more of a speed guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, Kirby Jackson said: What part of “someone else will be the QB” are you missing? Are we really only capable of evaluating the QB?!? We really are not a smart fan base. Romo talked a lot about the lack of separation on Sunday. The last play of the 3rd quarter was a great example. Regardless of who is under center the guys playing WR are bad. Until TT is officially benched we have to assume he's the starter. lack of separation only when TT was under center. the longer you hold the ball the easier it is for a defender to close the gap on the "waiting" receiver. Edited December 5, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 26 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: While the Bills work to remake this roster we rarely see people talk about it. Before anyone says, you can’t do anything with TT, Marquise Goodwin has more yards this year than Matthews, Jones and Benjamin combined for the Bills. He played primarily with Hoyer and Beathard. Romo talked about it during the game on Sunday; the guys don’t get open. As we bring in a rookie QB it would be wise to give him weapons. Personally I think Matthews stinks, he’s never open and is a limited athlete. Benjamin is a good, not great WR. Zay has been a big disappointment to me because I had high expectations. He just always seems to be off balance. I like Thompson and think that he fills a role. The Bills still need a #1/2 depending on how you define Benjamin. Would you rather sign someone like Davante Adams, Jarvis Landry, Allen Robinson, Terrelle Pryor, Paul Richardson or Donte Moncrief or draft a guy in the first couple of rounds? Watching the game last night, I was struck more by how much room Bell had to run after a short swing and or dumpoffs. I think that happens as the Steelers have a verticle game and not every pattern is cut off at 10 yards. I assume it also affects WR s ability to get open. If the very design of the offense keeps everyone within 10 yds of the LOS, i would think it makes it much easier for the DBs to play aggressive coverage and not worry about double moves or anything going over their heads. Having said that, I do think we need a #1 for 2019 and beyond assuming the think KB isthe #1 next year. But i cant see these guys going the FA route. It will be the draft, draft draft all over the field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadonkadonk Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Address WR in FA. Rookie WR takes too long to develop. They dont understand routes or read and adjust to coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, BigBuff423 said: WR as a whole position does need to be addressed, but as others have said despite your request to avoid the QB issue - it really IS the issue. That said, depending on how the Bills address their FA time, who goes and who stays with the team and where the final Draft positions land us (KC and B-lo), I think they probably find a depth FA WR and maybe a late round WR for STs and speed.... Others have also stated, there are bigger issues because if you invest a high pick in a QB, you need guys to block for him and the right side needs help and that's assuming Glenn stays, which I think he will if for no other reason there are just too many issues to address in one season....you just hope his feet / ankles can get healthy. And I think that the line is primarily a function of coaching. The same guys were good last year. I’d plug in Groy for Vlad and Glenn and Dawkins at OT and we will be good to go with a new coach. Draft a depth guy that can play a few positions. 2 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: It is relevant. Bencj TT for good and play Nate or Webb ans let us see with our own eyes how bad Dennison is. 3 OC's and the one he was most productive was fired 2 weeks into his 2nd season. That OC argument is terrible because one is a HC of a team that will win the division. Maybe Lynn was a god coach? 6 minutes ago, papazoid said: WR are targeted on average 5 times a game. you may have 1 who gets 10 targets. on running plays to opposite side, the wr is doing nothing. why invest big cap dollars in that position ?? The offense will be different I’d have to think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Kirby Jackson said: And I think that the line is primarily a function of coaching. The same guys were good last year. I’d plug in Groy for Vlad and Glenn and Dawkins at OT and we will be good to go with a new coach. Draft a depth guy that can play a few positions. That OC argument is terrible because one is a HC of a team that will win the division. Maybe Lynn was a god coach? Philip Rivers vs Tyrod Taylor come on Kirby. you ARE better than that Philip Rivers hands down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: If the coach calls a pass play and Tentative Taylor is too afraid to pass the ball.... Who's fault is it? It’s the coach’s call to design the progressions!! Do you not get that. On Sunday the ball that a Shady dropped for a first, he should have thrown it to Holmes who was open in front of him. The progression read RB first. TT should have adjusted but the read wasn’t to the WR. The coach determines that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobH063 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I don't want to see the Bills spend one more minute thinking about a receiver until they get a real QB. What's the point of having above average/elite receivers if all you have is TT who prefers to hold onto the ball rather than throw it as the starting QB and behind him you have a 5th round guy that is nowhere near ready to be an NFL QB. It doesn't matter who you have at receiver. Until the Bills actually get a QB it's a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Until TT is officially benched we have to assume he's the starter. lack of separation only when TT was under center. the longer you hold the ball the easier it is for a defender to close the gap on the "waiting" receiver. So you are saying that you are unable to watch these receivers? I ask you to watch the all-22 this week and watch the patterns. Watch how close they are to the LOS. Watch the amount of space between the receivers and defenders. Watch the Pats in the same scenario and tell me which guys are more open. Just now, RobH063 said: I don't want to see the Bills spend one more minute thinking about a receiver until they get a real QB. What's the point of having above average/elite receivers if all you have is TT who prefers to hold onto the ball rather than throw it as the starting QB and behind him you have a 5th round guy that is nowhere near ready to be an NFL QB. It doesn't matter who you have at receiver. Until the Bills actually get a QB it's a waste of time. They will have a new QB!! Does anyone not think that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just now, Kirby Jackson said: It’s the coach’s call to design the progressions!! Do you not get that. On Sunday the ball that a Shady dropped for a first, he should have thrown it to Holmes who was open in front of him. The progression read RB first. TT should have adjusted but the read wasn’t to the WR. The coach determines that. Sorry Kirby, you are being blinded by your love for Taylor. Rico could design the progressions but his QB has to execute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Philip Rivers vs Tyrod Taylor come on Kirby. you ARE better than that Philip Rivers hands down Your argument was that TT burns through OCs. One of them became a HC. That’s not because he failed!! Just now, ShadyBillsFan said: Sorry Kirby, you are being blinded by your love for Taylor. Rico could design the progressions but his QB has to execute What are you arguing? Romo even said that the read was RB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobH063 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 They very well might have a new QB in 2018 but until they have a GOOD QB, they don't need to be thinking about a receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEHARDTRUTH Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Im concerned about wr and oline and te and qb and dline and lb and corner. The punter and kicker are good so things are looking up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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