gjv001 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Has anyone seen or heard anything about Chris Ivory from OTA's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 No. Maybe something will show up in a Google search. BRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I know he was when shady was sick that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Update: I've deduced that he's not at Jaguars OTAs - https://blackandteal.com/2018/06/02/running-back-one-many-strengths-jaguars/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 One of the worst signings of the offseason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo86 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Jpsredemption said: One of the worst signings of the offseason. Compared to our other signings, I thought it was pretty average. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebrastripes Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jpsredemption said: One of the worst signings of the offseason. He may not be the best player but his contract is quite manageable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 9 minutes ago, Buffalo86 said: Compared to our other signings, I thought it was pretty average. Compared to what they gave Star, he's a steal. He's the type of back that's a good compliment to Shady and in goal line situations. He always killed the Bills when he played against them. Or would you rather have Tolbert back? 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo86 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: Compared to what they gave Star, he's a steal. He's the type of back that's a good compliment to Shady and in goal line situations. He always killed the Bills when he played against them. Or would you rather have Tolbert back? Having Tolbert as our #2 was disgraceful. If those are my only 2 choices, sure, I'll take Ivory. But I'm definitely tempering my expectations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I like the pickup. if he remains healthy he will be a solid contributor. Lets be a bit more welcoming could we ? He is replacing Tolbert... Cheers ! sorry Mike, shoot 3 posts at once about tolbert geesh 1 minute ago, Buffalo86 said: Having Tolbert as our #2 was disgraceful. If those are my only 2 choices, sure, I'll take Ivory. But I'm definitely tempering my expectations. fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Jpsredemption said: One of the worst signings of the offseason. The real question is how do we trade you nobody will take our money 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPP Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Jpsredemption said: One of the worst signings of the offseason. must be a tolbert fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Wrotto Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Maybe we should look at Adrian Peterson, he is still unsigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 maybe, and i could be way off here, but maybe the organization wanted to grab a vet with a lot of experience, a proven body of work, and a little bit left in the tank to just kinda help guide the rest of this fairly young offense. i mean, shady is a seasoned vet but will need a break every once in a while. and if they are going to be going with these three pretty inexperienced QBs, then a guy that can catch out of the backfield and pickup a blitz or not get fooled by a stunt or delay might be worth a bit more than a more athletic but less experienced guy. i don't know, just trying to look at it from different angles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPP Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 22 minutes ago, M. Wrotto said: Maybe we should look at Adrian Peterson, he is still unsigned. Too much likely for a player who looks ready to hang them up & whose best days are in the past.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Not a great signing in my opinion.., Yes but better than Tolbert if that is the benchmark we wish to aspire to.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPP Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Its hard to gage him from last season with the Jags.....its obvious he wasnt going to get much carries at all due to Fornette,,,,,,,maybe this season with increase in carries he may have a newfound focus......but yeah again.....the nightmare of Tolbert is over...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 So has he been working out with the team or no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: So has he been working out with the team or no? why wouldn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 2 hours ago, John from Riverside said: The real question is how do we trade you nobody will take our money 2 hours ago, JPP said: must be a tolbert fan... If more people put him on ignore maybe he will go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: So has he been working out with the team or no? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I had to wade through a lot of snark to get to an actual answer here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 5 hours ago, Jpsredemption said: One of the worst signings of the offseason. I don't care how good he ends up being this season but no matter what I'm extremely happy for just the same fact that he is not Tolbert. Tolbert has a place on a team as a goalline and a vet leader but not the way we used him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Arkady Renko said: I had to wade through a lot of snark to get to an actual answer here. Welcome to the snark tank. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, LeGOATski said: why wouldn't he? it's been voluntary thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, reddogblitz said: it's been voluntary thus far. we all know how that works. Ask Brady and Gronk in Cheatersville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) Tolbert was the tank plan. Ivory is at least legit. I'd really like to see some serious youth competition. Edited June 11, 2018 by bmur66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, bmur66 said: Tolbert was the tank plan. Ivory is at least legit. I'd really like to see some serious youth competition. I don’t know how serious the Bills are about these two but I like them both: Marcus Murphy out of Missouri who played a bit at end of last year, and Keith Ford, rookie they signed as udfa out of A&M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, bmur66 said: Tolbert was the tank plan. Ivory is at least legit. I'd really like to see some serious youth competition. This is where I’m at. Running back is the one position where I couldn’t care less about veteran leadership. I’d rather roll the dice on a young guy as backup for that position. Very few veteran backs have enough left in the tank to be major contributors, while younger backups can turn into solid starters. My only exception to this rule is the presence of great veteran starting backs still at the top of their game (ex. Shady). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthomas Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Tolbert last year was facepalm level horrible. This Ivory signing feels the same way imo. Not only is his production meh, but the contract isnt exactly cheap either. Surely we could've rolled with a rookie rb in the draft to fill that spot or a cheaper option in free agency. We now have 2 of the top 5 oldest running backs in the NFL, while also eating up a larger percentage of our cap than other teams. I really hope i'm wrong on Ivory & he has a productive year for our Bills, because we really need him to. LeSean needs him to. But i just don't get what screamed out loud about Ivorys play for our staff to say hey, theres are guy, lets give him $5 million, he makes us a better team... There really wasnt a better option than Chris freakin Ivory? lol This staff has made a lot of good pickups on defense, but on offense i think their track record hasn't been as solid. Fingers crossed it all comes together 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 5 hours ago, John from Riverside said: The real question is how do we trade you nobody will take our money Reported. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Jpsredemption said: One of the worst signings of the offseason. That's one of the worst posts all off season. Not only do fans want all-pros at every position, they want all-pros at backup positions as well, apparently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadonkadonk Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 The same guys that tell us Trust the Process signed and kept playing Tolbert. Ivory was done two years ago. 3.4 YPA last year. Any street FA UDFA can get you 3.4 YPA. Terrible signing. He won't make the team if it is an honest competition. My hunch is Shady will not dress for any pre-season game. Ivory will look terrible in the first two games and will be let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 $2.5M guaranteed http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/chris-ivory-7085/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) The OP simply asked if Ivory was at OTAs and we get two pages of commentary on how it was a bad signing and how the stench of Mike Tolbert lingers like that of a dead skunk on the I-90. Reading comprehension is a lost art. So to the OP I say, "I have no idea and that the responses to your query haven't shed any light on the situation, whatsoever." Edited June 11, 2018 by ChevyVanMiller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Could have found a running back late in the draft with fresh legs that would have accomplished same. The bills lobe stockpiling backs on the brink of 30 for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Jpsredemption said: Could have found a running back late in the draft with fresh legs that would have accomplished same. The bills lobe stockpiling backs on the brink of 30 for whatever reason. need a little attention this morning? consider me the sugar in your coffee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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