BuffaloBill Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 The Bills had major issues with their WR corps last year yet there has been no wiff of activity to improve this group so far. The actions suggest that the Bills are comfortable with what they have. Perhaps a draft pick or two adds to the group but it is rare that a draftee contributes in a big way their first year. With all of the buzz around QB somebody has to be available on the other end of the throw. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Its very possible they think the problem has always been the QB... 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Too bad that the Free Agency period is over now, and The Draft has been cancelled too. No hope in sight. 8 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny3410 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) I need to keep telling myself that it is still early in free agency and the 2nd wave is still to come. Also I have never liked drafting WR as it seems it takes them a couple years to get acclimated to NFL cornerbacks. My opinion. Hopefully in this 2nd wave we sign a legitimate #2 speed receiver who has been around the block so to speak. Also I wouldn't mind us drafting a TE to be heir apparent to Clay. Edited March 15, 2018 by jpsp3434 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebrastripes Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I think they feel comfortable with Clay and O'leary. As for a wide receiver they are probably letting the dust settle on free agency to try and grab a receiver on the cheap. Wide receiver contracts have totally blown up this off season and the Bills can't afford to pay them prices right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 O'Leary's averaging 14.8 yards per catch in his NFL career 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I think they’ll take the route that the Bears are taking. Get the QB first, make sure he’s your guy, then surround him with talent. Plus, what WR/TE would want to come to a team with an unsettled QB situation? Look where the big FA WRs went. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 To me it would have been nice to have a guy like Virgil Green to help in the run game, but with Clay and O'Leary finding his niche at the end of last season, I don't think TE is a real "need"...add to that Logan Thomas will be back and that it normally takes about 3 years before a TE really shows their worth, I think O'Leary is due for a decent season on top of Clay and the potential Thomas holds. Now, if Ebron were to be brought in at a very reasonable contract, that would be a nice "get", but I don't think it's too much of a need for this team right now.... WR on the other hand, truly is....and I think Beane believes he's got two real quality players in Benjamin and Zay, and wants to find that Hyde / Poyer value type of WR in FA and most likely try to add one in the Draft, therefore no big pursuit of a FA WR...the second wave WR is probably more to his liking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't stop billievein Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Patience grasshopper. Trust in the Beane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 The price has been exorbitant on WRs so far. Would like to see them take a chance on Eifert but it would have to be a very friendly deal. I also like Brice Butler as a guy who can add a different element to our WRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 {plan A} The Bills have picks #12, #22, ,,,, #53, #56,,,, #65 & # 96 in the first 3 rounds. If they use #12 to draft a QB, then they have 5 good picks to get LB, WR, OL. {plan B} If they use #12, #22......#56,,,,,#65 to move up in a trade with the Giants, they draft a QB with #2 and have 3 good picks to get LB, WR and OL. {plan A} picks ........ #53 ..................#96. {plan B} picks #22, #53 #56 #65 #96 Which is going to give us a better team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, Zebrastripes said: I think they feel comfortable with Clay and O'leary. As for a wide receiver they are probably letting the dust settle on free agency to try and grab a receiver on the cheap. Wide receiver contracts have totally blown up this off season and the Bills can't afford to pay them prices right now. Because the rookie WR class isn't much to write home about... That's why you see guys like Watkins getting these big paydays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Always someone pissing in the punch. This is why we can't have nice things. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Only need one to add to Zay and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 WR help coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Trust the process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 23 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: The Bills had major issues with their WR corps last year yet there has been no wiff of activity to improve this group so far. The actions suggest that the Bills are comfortable with what they have. Perhaps a draft pick or two adds to the group but it is rare that a draftee contributes in a big way their first year. With all of the buzz around QB somebody has to be available on the other end of the throw. Still much to come. Offensive line is the current big weakness that needs addressing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, Wayne Cubed said: Plus, what WR/TE would want to come to a team with an unsettled QB situation? Look where the big FA WRs went. where they got paid the most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 And yesterday at this time people were moaning we had no QB help. I'm betting Beane is just waiting to see what players drop to the second wave of FA (like he waited out the QBs in FA) and will try to match the best fit for the best value. It's smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncha Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 They got WR help when Nimrod was traded..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbomb Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Why do we need a tight end 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 38 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: Its very possible they think the problem has always been the QB... Lie to yourself but Brady, Brees, and Rodgers would have struggled playing with our WR corps from 2017. The Bills absolutely need to get better at WR, but there are still quality WRs out there ... and likely more to be added. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: where they got paid the most? So they went to the Jets/Browns... who have the most money to spend? Or they went to the teams that had money to spend AND a settled QB situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Pbomb said: Why do we need a tight end Clay has not bee consistently healthy and production out of the position has been spotty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Maclin is visiting - feel better? Edited March 15, 2018 by JÂy RÛßeÒ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPP Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 This too shall come in time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Wayne Cubed said: So they went to the Jets/Browns... who have the most money to spend? Or they went to the teams that had money to spend AND a settled QB situation. of course, if offers are same or even close, going to better QB. I am always 100% convinced no matter what these guys say, money is always the first consideration, as it should be. Not for guys like Brees or Kyle with long-term associations with one team, but for guys like Robinson and Watkins, I am 100% convinced they went to the highest bidder( both going to unproven QBs btw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) I would take a shot at Troy Niklas, who I was really high on coming out. He dealt with a lot of injury stuff but is a really good blocker and gives use a size dimension O'Leary and Clay don't have. I believe Daboll is going to use tight ends and I foresee four on the roster. In terms of receivers, the prices are just stupid and people have spent a lot of money. I think some guys get cut in the coming days. I am much more worried about linebacker and offensive line. Edited March 15, 2018 by MrEpsYtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 They are really watching the compensatory formula this year imo. Maclin is prime example #1. Bring in WR's who have been released by other teams to fill voids if need be. It's probably the same thought for a lot of positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsam4031 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 So here is a thought for WR call the Browns back up and see about the availability of Corey Coleman. they got Gordon and Landry now and he may be on the block. speed guy former 1st rd pick who has battled some freak injuries to his wrist but healthy now. May be available for a low rd pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, H2o said: They are really watching the compensatory formula this year imo. Maclin is prime example #1. Bring in WR's who have been released by other teams to fill voids if need be. It's probably the same thought for a lot of positions. It's not looking good right now in that regard. They signed 5: Murphy McCarron Lotulelei Stanford Bush and lost 1: Seantrel Henderson. They stand to lose Preston Brown, EJ Gaines, Jordan Mathews, maybe Deonte Thompson. That would make the loses even. So assuming we sign nobody else in free agency, we are banking on people like Brandon Tate, Leonard Johnson, Shareece Wright, Cedric Thornton, Shamarko Thomas, Colt Anderson, Ramon Humber to sign for contracts bigger than league minimum. Right now the Redskins, Vikings, and of course Patriots are leading the way for comp picks. Still early, but that is what low level singings like Bush and Stanford lead to. https://overthecap.com/compensatory-draft-picks-cancellation-chart/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodman19 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, SoTier said: Lie to yourself but Brady, Brees, and Rodgers would have struggled playing with our WR corps from 2017. The Bills absolutely need to get better at WR, but there are still quality WRs out there ... and likely more to be added. I'm pretty sure if we had 5 Jerry Rice with 2 Kellen Winslow clones as our receiving corps the passing numbers would not have changed that much. Unless they have the skill to make a defense blow the coverage and create 5 yards from a defender, they weren't getting the ball. Edited March 15, 2018 by Woodman19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneykm Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 40 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: Still much to come. Offensive line is the current big weakness that needs addressing. I think we need to draft a couple of offensive lineman and a LB before WR. I think with a QB on board who is a better passer than our previous guy, our WR's will look a lot better next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Free agency is 16 hours old and we have signed no WR or TE? Call in the tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherChazz Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) I think we'll be addressing WR with an early pick in the draft. (Whatever doesn't get traded for a QB.) But for reference, here is the Walter Football list of FA Wide receivers: http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2018WR.php Edited March 15, 2018 by BrotherChazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 If only there were other opportunities to improve the team before the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I imagine they still have faith in Zay after spending such a high draft pick on him, so they probably feel that they have two good WRs in place already. Certainly they won't head into the year with Rod Streater as the #3 WR, but there's still plenty of options out there both in free agency and the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 25 minutes ago, SoTier said: Lie to yourself but Brady, Brees, and Rodgers would have struggled playing with our WR corps from 2017. The Bills absolutely need to get better at WR, but there are still quality WRs out there ... and likely more to be added. Bs. Brady w Clay Shady Zay and KB would kick all sorts of butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 If we bring back O’Leary we def don’t need another TE. Clay and O’Leary are more then fine. Now we have a qb that will get clay the ball in stride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 30 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: of course, if offers are same or even close, going to better QB. I am always 100% convinced no matter what these guys say, money is always the first consideration, as it should be. Not for guys like Brees or Kyle with long-term associations with one team, but for guys like Robinson and Watkins, I am 100% convinced they went to the highest bidder( both going to unproven QBs btw) No doubt it’s money but their production and future contracts are tied to who they have at QB and the offensive system. For WRs coming off their rookie deal, they’ll want to pick a team where they can maximize their money but then think for future contracts as well. Look what coming to Buffalo has do Jordan Matthews... it’ll be interesting to see what kind of deal he gets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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