JerseyBills Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) I guess preferably in the draft but get Shady as good of RB that you can find. Hehas 2 elite years left, he doesn't take hits like the average RB. He's too shifty to get a good shot on, or he'll smartly go out of bounds versus attempting to get another yard , always after getting the 1st down of course. Whatever route we go with QB on offense, we must draft or take a RB in FA , but drafting is way to go , salary cap wise, spend one of our first 3 picks on RB, will make us much more dynamic and Shady will be able to share some of the load,why also most likely helping his production on the field. Edit- Wanted to paste this here. RB taken in top 100 1 Fournette 8 McCaffrey 41 Cook 48 Mixon 67 Kamara 86 Hunt 89 Foreman The NFL leading rusher in Hunt, likely rookie of year in Kamara, Fournette established himself as a beast, McCaffrey was a huge part of the Car Offense. Almost all 7 had significant contributions to their teams. Mixon injured alot, even he looks like he'll be a very good RB. 23 RB taken out of the top 100 Only two come to mind that had a significant contribution, Cohen and Jamal Williams Edited January 14, 2018 by JerseyBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 This is not a high priority with many other needs outweighing RB. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: This is not a high priority with many other needs outweighing RB. I disagree. You can have something special at the position with Shady and a great complement. Why not attempt to make part of your O that much more dangerous. A great running game wins Super Bowls Edited January 13, 2018 by JerseyBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Sony Michel. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: I disagree. You can have something special at the position with Shady and a great complement. Why not attempt to make part of your O that much more dangerous. A great running game wins Super Bowls QB, DT, LB, WR, and OL all outweigh RB in order of priority needs coming into 2018. Edited January 13, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 For the love of God, NO RUNNING BACKS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said: QB, DT, LB, WR, and OL all outweigh RB in order of priority needs coming into 2018. Qb for sure. But if we are grinding out games, rb is right up there too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Kareem Hunt and Alvin Kamara. RBs can be found anywhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Zevon Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I hope we draft a RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 minute ago, NoSaint said: Qb for sure. But if we are grinding out games, rb is right up there too Not IMO. Talk to me about RB when McCoy is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: QB, DT, LB, WR, and OL all outweigh RB in order of priority needs coming into 2018. I understand what you mean and I agree we need to upgrade some positions but the impact of a great running game can be tremendous 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Not IMO. Talk to me about RB when McCoy is gone. Get his replacement when he's still in his prime, let them ball out together, watch it tremendously help the offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 It blows my mind that Bills fans exist that want to draft a RB. Was our 17 year drought not enough evidence of how little a star running back helps your team? Get a guy off the street that weighs half as much as Tolbert and we’re fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 That’s low on the list of priorities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 minute ago, fridge said: It blows my mind that Bills fans exist that want to draft a RB. Was our 17 year drought not enough evidence of how little a star running back helps your team? Get a guy off the street that weighs half as much as Tolbert and we’re fine. A star RB is probably the top reason we made the playoffs, he was basically our only offense and did it at an extremely high level. So yea, your point isn't that effective,sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Do the names Travis Henry, Willis McGahee, Marshon Lynch and CJ Spiller ring a bell? All were drafted high and none of them sniffed a playoff game in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Derrius Guice would look great in a Bills uniform, but I don’t see the Bills doing it. Too many pressing needs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanticleerBillsFan Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Definitely need to improve back up. If a good one was there in the third maybe but can wait another year and upgrade through FA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I’m good with a RB after round 5, but mike said before, too many other needs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Sorry OP but we can find solid complimentary RBs on day 3 of the draft...no urgency needed imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I do want OBD to consider taking a HB in rounds 4 and later. I think it is a deep HB class and someone to take pressure off Shady will be available. I'm biased as an Irish fan, but Josh Adam is a good example of a guy who should probably go higher than he will, and might be had in round 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Qb for sure. But if we are grinding out games, rb is right up there too If we expect to be grinding out games, I'd want both lines upgraded. Those type games are won and lost in the trenches, and I feel we've lost too many battles on the lines. So to me, QB/OL/DL are primary concerns, then LB followed by WR then RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 RB is a fairly high priority. It's is a big part of our offense (will probably continue to be) and the only viable NFL talent we have right now is going on 30 years old. We need someone to split time with McCoy and someone who can carry the load if he goes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bills Fan Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 3rd round or later for RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 We must draft all 22 positions. Plus a kicker. Plus a punter. In the first round. Or McBeane must go!!!?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 minute ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: I do want OBD to consider taking a HB in rounds 4 and later. I think it is a deep HB class and someone to take pressure off Shady will be available. I'm biased as an Irish fan, but Josh Adam is a good example of a guy who should probably go higher than he will, and might be had in round 4. With the extra day 2 picks, I wouldn’t even mind a third rounder if you are looking at a guy you think can be a workhorse back if it’s 100 touches this year at minimum, and perhaps many more if shady tweaks anything. It’s a guy that could carry the load in a year for a transition... and mid round lineman are a far bigger crapshoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I’d take one in the middle rounds possibly. If not you can always get a decent vet backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Buffalo Bills Fan said: 3rd round or later for RB Definitely no earlier than the 3rd given the depth in the upcoming draft and other more pressing needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 We have a number of other "futures" to procure besides a running back. Let's start with an effective quarterback. Until that situation is addressed, most everything else little matters. To support him, of course, you need an effective offensive line. As long as Mills is in the equation, it's offensive. This where it all starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, Happy Gilmore said: If we expect to be grinding out games, I'd want both lines upgraded. Those type games are won and lost in the trenches, and I feel we've lost too many battles on the lines. So to me, QB/OL/DL are primary concerns, then LB followed by WR then RB. I guess for me is part of the appeal is you can prioritize the position at pick 100, while adding a defensive lineman at 100 is a lot less likely to be impactful. I’m Definitely not saying put it over an edge rusher at 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Kareem Hunt and Alvin Kamara. RBs can be found anywhere If that were the case, everyone would have a Kareem Hunt or Alvin Kamara. For as much bitching as everyone does about Tolbert getting carries, I'm not understanding the hate for adding a complementary and eventual replacement for Shady. Sony Michel will be there in the 3rd round, just like Kareem Hunt. Edited January 13, 2018 by Chicken Boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Should draft a running back and a corner in the 1st round, it worked before right? Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, JerseyBills said: A star RB is probably the top reason we made the playoffs, he was basically our only offense and did it at an extremely high level. So yea, your point isn't that effective,sir My point isn't effective? Buddy, we had Shady for two years where we lead the league in rushing and missed the playoffs just the same. We've drafted Travis Henry, McGahee, Lynch, and Spiller during the drought -- all of whom were just fine for us at different points. We got some of our best production out of a 5th round pick (K. Williams), and a street free agent (Mike Gillislee) as recently as last year. If we had just used Fred Jackson as our starter during his time here, those Lynch and Spiller picks could have been additional 1st round impact players at other positions. If my point isn't effective, it's because you're clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, JerseyBills said: I guess preferably in the draft but get Shady as good of RB that you can find. Hehas 2 elite years left, he doesn't take hits like the average RB. He's too shifty to get a good shot on, or he'll smartly go out of bounds versus attempting to get another yard , always after getting the 1st down of course. Whatever route we go with QB on offense, we must draft or take a RB in FA , but drafting is way to go , salary cap wise, spend one of our first 3 picks on RB, will make us much more dynamic and Shady will be able to share some of the load,why also most likely helping his production on the field. Literally, this attitude sums up decades of Buffalo Bills futility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Good RBs can always be found for cheap when you need one. I don't see this as a priority for this team, for this off-season, at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, fridge said: If my point isn't effective, it's because you're clueless. That wasn’t necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I believe that it is important to find a back in the offseason. But I don't want a Shady replacement, I want a Karlos Williams replacement. Someone that is big and powerful and plays as a compliment to Shady. Tolbert and Dimarco can't be 2 and 3, it's complete nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Luka said: I believe that it is important to find a back in the offseason. But I don't want a Shady replacement, I want a Karlos Williams replacement. Someone that is big and powerful and plays as a compliment to Shady. Tolbert and Dimarco can't be 2 and 3, it's complete nonsense. DiMarco doesn't factor into the equation as an RB. Cadet was doing fine as a complement to Shady prior to getting injured. It's not a major offseason priority. Even Marcus Murphy looked pretty good in limited duty in week 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JerseyBills Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 People are flaming me but missing the point. It's about making a positional group elite and dynamic. If there's a guy in the top 100 the staff think can be a gamechanger, pair him with Shady, add an explosive,dynamic element to this offense, regardless of QB. Every team has Holes. You can't have all pros at every position, it's about building a team and again, the impact it could have is far greater than the impact a good lb will have. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 hours ago, JerseyBills said: I disagree. You can have something special at the position with Shady and a great complement. Why not attempt to make part of your O that much more dangerous. A great running game wins Super Bowls not happy with Mike Tolbert ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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