Rocky Landing Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Maynard said: Yeah, I’m not sure I understand the hype around him. Very little production in college. I will admit that I only saw him play a few times, so my opinion doesn’t matter much. What is it that people see in Foster?? The possibility of a UDFA making the 53 is always a compelling story this time of year. The hype has less to do with his ability, and more to do with the notion that someone with so little experience could become a decent NFL player. I've been following DeBeer for these reasons, more or less. It helps that it's a position of such acute need. And, if our staff can find these sorts of people, then that gives us hope and confidence in "The Process," as it were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Well this'd make a helluva lotta sense considering his familiarity with Dabol and how much the offense we're supposedly going to run relies on WR/TE/RB knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 On 5/1/2018 at 10:40 AM, Rubes said: I love the threads this time of year that project one of our UDFAs as a steal and a starter. Well, it is not like it has never happened before. Ever heard of Fred Jackson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 13 hours ago, cd1 said: Well, it is not like it has never happened before. Ever heard of Fred Jackson? How long did it take Fred to become a starter. Odds say Foster will be on PS this year. Though WR group is one position group someone can impress ans break into major contributor status right away. But just like Riley i think he spends most of the year on PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) On 5/15/2018 at 3:24 PM, Logic said: One thing I've learned over the years is to not get my hopes up too high for "UDFA STEAL RECEIVERS!!!!!!!". Martin Nance, Da'Rick Rogers, and Brandon Reilly all say "hello". Couldn't say it any better. Every year fans walk around with boners over a guy who is a UDFA claiming he's the 2nd coming. Looks like Foster and his 5 play/catch highlight video over X amount of years is the next guy to the plate. Edited June 10, 2018 by Your Brown Eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baskingridgebillsfan Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 at worst he makes the practice squad. When is comes to Wide receiver the Bills will be in talent acquisition mode for at least the next 10 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I don't understand the hype around this guy. Has he done something to leapfrog the two WRs they drafted in front of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Diver Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 35 minutes ago, Rob's House said: I don't understand the hype around this guy. Has he done something to leapfrog the two WRs they drafted in front of him? 5* recruit, good speed, played for a team with a loaded roster. Wasn’t drafted because he wasn’t very productive. It didn’t help that Alabama has a running QB who isn’t a very good passer and he had Calvin Ridley ahead of him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 22 hours ago, Sky Diver said: 5* recruit, good speed, played for a team with a loaded roster. Wasn’t drafted because he wasn’t very productive. It didn’t help that Alabama has a running QB who isn’t a very good passer and he had Calvin Ridley ahead of him. You left out the most important factor - he's the only WR who has played for Daboll... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfanlc Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Any numbers on him from the camps? Catches/yards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToGoGo Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Looking at tape, he runs like the wind. Running style reminds me of James Lofton. He's a gadget guy you need to get into open space somehow. End-arounds, screens, etc. Ceiling is an elite gadget guy, used on very specific types of plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaDexter Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 1:39 PM, Sky Diver said: 5* recruit, good speed, played for a team with a loaded roster. Wasn’t drafted because he wasn’t very productive. It didn’t help that Alabama has a running QB who isn’t a very good passer and he had Calvin Ridley ahead of him. Yeah, never underestimate what is sitting on the "bama bench... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 If he was such a steal, wouldn't Saban have clued in his buddy Belichick about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 15 hours ago, KD in CA said: If he was such a steal, wouldn't Saban have clued in his buddy Belichick about it? maybe he likes Daboll better, and they were constantly making fun of the hoody all season long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 10:29 AM, Rocky Landing said: The possibility of a UDFA making the 53 is always a compelling story this time of year. The hype has less to do with his ability, and more to do with the notion that someone with so little experience could become a decent NFL player. I've been following DeBeer for these reasons, more or less. It helps that it's a position of such acute need. And, if our staff can find these sorts of people, then that gives us hope and confidence in "The Process," as it were. ....over 30% of active NFL players were UDFA. The Patriots usually have the most every year. Considering how weak we are at wr, it wouldn't shock me to see Foster make this team.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 8 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Now this is interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Foster making plays every day according to Chris Brown. Looking forward to seeing how he does in camp and into the preseason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 1:59 PM, Rob's House said: I don't understand the hype around this guy. Has he done something to leapfrog the two WRs they drafted in front of him? I think the hype is his height and speed. 6’2 4.3 40yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 10:59 AM, Rob's House said: I don't understand the hype around this guy. Has he done something to leapfrog the two WRs they drafted in front of him? Yep. Play outside and not the slot. On 6/11/2018 at 4:54 PM, KD in CA said: If he was such a steal, wouldn't Saban have clued in his buddy Belichick about it? When you are a scumbag, you change best buddies on whims. It's entirely possible that Daboll is his best buddy for a few months and then, say, Kim Jong Un. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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