26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Joe B: A tad too early 2018 Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection (WKBW) - The spring workouts have come and gone for the Buffalo Bills, which means we're now just a little over one month away from the 2018 NFL season becoming a reality. It was a fast track once the draft finished up, and now the team has a full four weeks of work together behind them. In those practices, we learned quite a bit about this version of the Bills. We got a pretty good glimpse into their thinking in a lot of different positions, and it even shed some light on what might happen at training camp. We must always observe the cardinal rule of spring practices. Never get too high, or too low on a player after those practices because there is a 'fool's gold' factor to all of it. Many players shine in the spring and fade in the summer once the pads go on and the competition becomes more physical. However, after the spring workouts, it opens up eyes to the idea of some players that were initially afterthoughts to potentially fighting for a roster spot. And in the spirit of all of it, it's time for my annual 'a tad too early' 53-man roster projection. Here we go: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBills88 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I would like Brandon Reily over "Holmes" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, BBills88 said: I would like Brandon Reily over "Holmes" I don't see Austin Proehl making it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, BBills88 said: I would like Brandon Reily over "Holmes" Agree, Foster and Reilly over Holmes & Dupre....keeping the right wrs will be critical especially if Zay has a meltdown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, BBills88 said: I would like Brandon Reily over "Holmes" Holmes is a proven NFL Special Teamer and can be a red zone specialist, I realize Reily has more potential but sometimes you taken the given than the chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I don't see Austin Proehl making it. Joe B. during his podcast last week discussed how Proehl was building a rapport with Allen at the end of mini-camp and finished with that long touchdown. So, that would give him the inside edge if he is building some chemistry with Allen, and continues to do so throughout training camp and the preseason. I agree though, I don't see him making it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I think Robert Foster will not only make the team but be the #4 WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 16 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I don't see Austin Proehl making it. 3 minutes ago, Captain Murica said: Joe B. during his podcast last week discussed how Proehl was building a rapport with Allen at the end of mini-camp and finished with that long touchdown. So, that would give him the inside edge if he is building some chemistry with Allen, and continues to do so throughout training camp and the preseason. I agree though, I don't see him making it. I think Proehl has a better chance than most media members are giving him. NFL pedigree and he has exactly the sort of temperament McD and Beane are looking for. I think he's a 50/50 proposition to make the team at worst. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, eball said: I think Proehl has a better chance than most media members are giving him. NFL pedigree and he has exactly the sort of temperament McD and Beane are looking for. I think he's a 50/50 proposition to make the team at worst. 20% at best. He seems like a nice try hard player. Practice squad candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: 20% at best. He seems like a nice try hard player. Practice squad candidate. You're selling him short with that description. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 minute ago, eball said: You're selling him short with that description. We'll see. I believe that's what he is at the NFL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I think Joe B has the mix right. 26-O, 24-D and 3-ST. 7 WR's only if a lot of Special Teams players are there. With the OL the way it is I can see 9 total. About 50 of the names on that list should make the team..............the last 3 or so can be surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEN-CAL17 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Looks decent.. I see them keeping more than 4 DTs, 4 DEs Im thinking 5 DEs and 5 DTs. McDs defense calls for a massive rotation on the DL. With Kyle getting older, Murphy coming off injury I say the keep 5 and 5. Keeping only 6 WRs and 5 CBs will make up that difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, ColoradoBills said: I think Joe B has the mix right. 26-O, 24-D and 3-ST. 7 WR's only if a lot of Special Teams players are there. With the OL the way it is I can see 9 total. About 50 of the names on that list should make the team..............the last 3 or so can be surprises. Looks like a pretty good attempt. He’s not far off IMO. WR/CB could change some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 It seems like most of the positions are pretty set. Unlike some of the drought years where it seemed most positions were up for grabs, I think this is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Joe B: it's time for my annual 'a tad too early' 53-man roster projection. Never knew the 'B' stood for Blow. ......like most sports prognosticators who predict full rosters months ahead of the season opener. Edited June 20, 2018 by I am the egg man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, I am the egg man said: Never knew the 'B' stood for Blow. ......like most sports prognosticators are who predict full rosters months ahead of the season opener. He acknowledged that it was early for this, but I suggest you send him a scathing message that ridicules him to no end. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: He acknowledged that it was early for this, but I suggest you send him a scathing message that ridicules him to no end. . Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you or your Uncle Joe's feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, I am the egg man said: . Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you or your Uncle Joe's feelings. The sarcasm meter has broken your egg shell. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: The sarcasm meter has broken your egg shell. Where does one get such a meter ? .....do they come with a breathalyzer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I'm sure someone will be traded, traded for or signed. That's the McBeane way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Just now, I am the egg man said: Where does one get such a meter ? .....do they come with a breathalyzer ? Check here for a great deal: https://www.twobillsdrive.com/community/forum/7-the-consumer-digest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) I can see Taiwan Jones making the final squad, but not sure who gets let go to make room for him. Maybe Holmes. Jones is a good special teamer, and all of the Bills RBs are "old" and may see some injuries. He made some plays last year when called upon, including that huge run at the end of the Bucs game. If the Bills are more focused on building their offense for the future, perhaps they move on from a vet like Holmes who really doesn't have a long term future in Buffalo, in favor of a younger WR. In this scheme, WR is a bit more interchangeable, and Holmes isn't exactly a player that you absolutely have to keep at all costs. This would give Jones a spot, while giving one of the young WRs that McBeane brought in some valuable experience. Edited June 20, 2018 by Drunken Pygmy Goat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 31 minutes ago, I am the egg man said: Never knew the 'B' stood for Blow. ......like most sports prognosticators who predict full rosters months ahead of the season opener. It's a fun thing to do... Keeps the off-season interesting. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Think they might try to slip Proehl and/or Reilly back on the PS. Foster and Streater seem to be doing well in camp too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 How does Reilly go from getting first team reps to not making team over Dupre or Proehl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, Ittakestime said: How does Reilly go from getting first team reps to not making team over Dupre or Proehl? He’s been playing behind Dupre and Proehl and Allen have a good working relationship. There’s a LONG way to go with the WR. I believe that Benjamin is the only lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: He’s been playing behind Dupre and Proehl and Allen have a good working relationship. There’s a LONG way to go with the WR. I believe that Benjamin is the only lock. Because some of these guys are Beane draft picks Rielly is gonna have to continue to make plays in training camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Big C said: Think they might try to slip Proehl and/or Reilly back on the PS. Foster and Streater seem to be doing well in camp too. i can see this happening. but watch out for Patriots and their devious ways ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wily Dog Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I think Dupree is a lock , i also like Reilly over Holmes. I also would cut/trade Clay because of his infirmities and keep Logan Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Wily Dog said: I think Dupree is a lock , i also like Reilly over Holmes. I also would cut/trade Clay because of his infirmities and keep Logan Thomas. No WR is a lock other than Benjamin. Clay cut? The release of Clay simply will not happen as he's their best TE by far and it makes no sense from a cap perspective. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wily Dog Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: No WR is a lock other than Benjamin. Clay cut? The release of Clay simply will not happen as he's their best TE by far and it makes no sense from a cap perspective. We will see on Dupree , I guess i have some Belichek in me as far as Clay goes, His knees are questionable . I said to cut/trade him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Wily Dog said: We will see on Dupree , I guess i have some Belichek in me as far as Clay goes, His knees are questionable . I said to cut/trade him. Not realistic for 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wily Dog Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Not realistic for 2018. I forgot IR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Ittakestime said: How does Reilly go from getting first team reps to not making team over Dupre or Proehl? Agreed. It is as strange as that workhorse productive pre season RB who gets cut from several teams every year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 15 minutes ago, cba fan said: Agreed. It is as strange as that workhorse productive pre season RB who gets cut from several teams every year. I think the question is how much is Reilly making to make them think about cutting him do to salary. NFL wise I think he is working for to go turtles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I have to imagine Streater will make it over Dupre. I'd like to see Reilly make it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I want "Life of" Reilly, "Blood Diamond" de Beer, and Marquavius ('cause the name). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadonkadonk Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Interesting take on the 53 man roster. Joe B takes the two worst position groups and deals with that with quantity over quality. I appreciate his approach but my take is the opposite. In my mind the WR #4 is really no different than #7. None of them are any good. Same goes for LB #3-6. Only Edmunds is a true talent. Milano is a borderline starter. The rest are terrible including Lorax who only makes the team because of leadership(I still predict he won't). Any one of them can be cut and signed at a later date if the starters get injured. I would carry 5 WR and 5 LB. The majority of the time they will be in nickel and dime meaning Edmunds and only one other LB will see much playing time. I would add a DE, a TE, and another DB. Clay is nearly certain to miss some time and carrying a blocking TE is wise. I would be ok with three TE and an extra OL here as well. I like the idea of an extra body on the DL more so at DE. Lastly, this defense took a significant step back when Gaines was hurt. If Davis can't hold up they will need plenty of reserves to choose from. Therefore carrying an extra DB is more important to me than a 6th WR. I'm sure they can find a DB to catch punts and play STs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 16 minutes ago, Dadonkadonk said: Interesting take on the 53 man roster. Joe B takes the two worst position groups and deals with that with quantity over quality. I appreciate his approach but my take is the opposite. In my mind the WR #4 is really no different than #7. None of them are any good. Same goes for LB #3-6. Only Edmunds is a true talent. Milano is a borderline starter. The rest are terrible including Lorax who only makes the team because of leadership(I still predict he won't). Any one of them can be cut and signed at a later date if the starters get injured. I would carry 5 WR and 5 LB. The majority of the time they will be in nickel and dime meaning Edmunds and only one other LB will see much playing time. I would add a DE, a TE, and another DB. Clay is nearly certain to miss some time and carrying a blocking TE is wise. I would be ok with three TE and an extra OL here as well. I like the idea of an extra body on the DL more so at DE. Lastly, this defense took a significant step back when Gaines was hurt. If Davis can't hold up they will need plenty of reserves to choose from. Therefore carrying an extra DB is more important to me than a 6th WR. I'm sure they can find a DB to catch punts and play STs. Im a bit higher on Milano then you.....but none of this really seems out of place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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