ChicagoRic Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Like everyone, I am hoping that Shady will be ready to play next week. Realistically though, we need a backup plan as our current stable of RBs after McCoy is: Tolbert: Big but slow. Murphy: Former 7th rounder with decent speed but lacking the size/durability to be an every down back. So who is out there? Ryan Mathews. Cut by the Eagles after recovering from an injury. Decent runner, not a big receiving threat. Not a locker room guy, but probably the best guy out there right now. Fred Jackson. Old. Hasn't played since 2016, but was productive in spot duty for the Seahawks. Does Fred still have any magic left? I would love to see him play in a Bills uni again, but just don't know. Joe Banyard. Looked good in preseason and spent time on and off our roster this year. If he is in shape, he could contribute. Anyone else? Looking for practice squad heroes or McDonald's fry cooks waiting for another shot. Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Fred or Banyard. I bet we end up rolling with what we have as I think Shady will try and gut it out and play at 70% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateHookerMD Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Wow if they sign Freddie and he has a good game. Banyard is the logical signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Go DeAngelo Williams..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Would love to see Freddy get a chance with the Bills Ryan Mathews is probably the best option available Joe Banyard is most likely cause he knows the playbook Doubt it happens but Ray Rice would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I love Fred but he’s 48 years old.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 More misty eyed sentiment for Fred? Hasn't been worked out by any NFL teams this season. Come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Murphy, Tolbert, DiMarco and Tyrod's 6 or so runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 FREEEEEEDDDDDD!!!!! -Mathews Fumbles... And Fredex ALWAYS delivered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) Fred or Deangelo Williams Edited January 1, 2018 by Teddy KGB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Would have to go with Banyard. He knows this offense and the coaches know him well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, Real McCoy said: Go DeAngelo Williams..... He would be great addition if they sign another RB. I've liked this guy for a long time. Tough RB all around. Did a hell of a job that year backing up Bell when he was out for the Steeleers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Just now, Teddy KGB said: Fred or Deangelo Williams plz Deangelo might be good for a game. Would love to see Fred get to play in a Bills playoff game, but I have serious doubts he could do much at this point. I expect to see Banyard, and Murph did ok yesterday, but I'm not convinced he could be productive with 20 carries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 21 minutes ago, ChicagoRic said: Like everyone, I am hoping that Shady will be ready to play next week. Realistically though, we need a backup plan as our current stable of RBs after McCoy is: Tolbert: Big but slow. Murphy: Former 7th rounder with decent speed but lacking the size/durability to be an every down back. So who is out there? Ryan Mathews. Cut by the Eagles after recovering from an injury. Decent runner, not a big receiving threat. Not a locker room guy, but probably the best guy out there right now. Fred Jackson. Old. Hasn't played since 2016, but was productive in spot duty for the Seahawks. Does Fred still have any magic left? I would love to see him play in a Bills uni again, but just don't know. Joe Banyard. Looked good in preseason and spent time on and off our roster this year. If he is in shape, he could contribute. Anyone else? Looking for practice squad heroes or McDonald's fry cooks waiting for another shot. Discuss. At this point of our season I could care less if a rental is a locker room guy or not...our players have great chemistry,a newbie wouldn't be allowed to disrupt the spirit/brotherhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, wppete said: Would have to go with Banyard. He knows this offense and the coaches know him well. Not to mention he is very familiar with Jacksonville. Was on team last year and knows Marrone and many of the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, Seanbillsfan2206 said: I love Fred but he’s 48 years old.... He's 36. 37 in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 You guys are all missing the point. The running back is already on the team, and it’s obvious. KYLE WILLIAMS. True meaning of ground and pound smash mouth football. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuelTime Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, PIZ said: He's 36. 37 in February. That is 50 in RB years, and if you subtract 2 for his time in the Arena league, he is 48 years old.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, PIZ said: He's 36. 37 in February. yeah. That's 99 in NFL years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Fred was bad 3 years ago. I doubt he’s gotten better over that period. After not playing. Then again, he’s still an upgrade over Tolbert.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I think we're just fine with Tolbert and Murphy. They're both hungry and want to play. Used properly, they can be every bit as good as McCoy, who clearly isn't feeling it after his ... "injury" .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 How the heck we gonna sign and start a FA RB 6 days before a playoff game. He wont know the offense. Wont be able to pass protect. He’ll be a liability more than anything else. I actually liked Murphy. Hes got a second gear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp1128 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Wonder if A. Foster is available and in shape....I know he retired but he was great in Dennison's offense. He may be good for 1 game!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fires Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 52 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: You guys are all missing the point. The running back is already on the team, and it’s obvious. KYLE WILLIAMS. True meaning of ground and pound smash mouth football. Put Kyle in. ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadonkadonk Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 When are playoff rosters set? Are they even allowed to sign anyone at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moshermw Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, Sharp1128 said: Wonder if A. Foster is available and in shape....I know he retired but he was great in Dennison's offense. He may be good for 1 game!!!! Was thinking him or Reggie Bush - also "retired". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 14 minutes ago, Sharp1128 said: Wonder if A. Foster is available and in shape....I know he retired but he was great in Dennison's offense. He may be good for 1 game!!!! Foster was on the Pardon My Take podcast a week or so ago and said he wouldn’t come out for any amount of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, moshermw said: Was thinking him or Reggie Bush - also "retired". Good lord! Reggie Bush?! Hell no. If anyone I am guessing Banyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Murphy looked pretty good yesterday. At this point, I might say if Shady can’t go...might as well let Murphy start. Looked like he had fresh legs, good vision, caught the ball a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Marv Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 James Starks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Joe Banyard seems like the most realistic option but DeAngelo Williams be nice, he does have Carolina ties which might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, Dadonkadonk said: When are playoff rosters set? Are they even allowed to sign anyone at this point? This isn't fantasy football man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 1 hour ago, PirateHookerMD said: Wow if they sign Freddie and he has a good game. Banyard is the logical signing. Would love to see Freddy , I know he could play 3 more games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I would take Fred Jackson right now over Tolbert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 32 minutes ago, Dadonkadonk said: When are playoff rosters set? Are they even allowed to sign anyone at this point? Thats not a thing. fred makes no sense. Honestly Carolina backs don’t. I’d look at our rotation from this year or guys in Dennisons past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 How about James Starks? Playoff type physical running style. Went to Buffalo. Not as many miles as some other guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Tolbert will start, but Murphy will get more carries. They’re not going to sign anyone noteworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Since we're new at this playoff thing, what are the rules in signing free agents at this point? Can you still poach guys off other teams' practice squads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Banyard the only make sense choice as he knows the playbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Forget that any newly picked up RB will have only 6 days to get ready. If we have e RB's this coming weekend, if we win, and if one or two get hurt, we need to have somebody else lined up. Maybe a real good guy who is green in our system would be the pick, because he would have ~ two weeks to get ready. Does that expand the cast of possibilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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