BuffaloRush Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 So Zay Jones returned to practice today after a disappointing rookie year and an a bizarre incident in the off-season which cost him the entire OTA’s and the start of training camp. Question is - is Zay Jones a lock to make the roster. On one hand it seems like a no brained. He was a second round draft pick, and while he did fail to meeting expectations, he still is a higher pick. But while we can speculate, we have no idea what happened this off-season. There’s a good chance the Bills do and it could be worse than we expect. Also remember, Zay is not a Brandon Beane guy. He was drafted before Beane arrived, and while McDermott likely had a big hand in his selection, remember Beane has control of the 53. Then there’s the emergence of WR’s like Malachy Dupree, Cam Phillips, and Reuben Foster (to a lesser extent). One of two of those WR’s could conceivably take Zay’s roster. It seems like Kelvin Benjamin, and Jeremy Kerley are the locks in the roster. Everyone else seems to be muddled together fighting for one of 4 roster spots. I don’t think it’s likely that Zay doesn’t make the team, but I don’t think it’s a lock either. Curious to to hear your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Answer: Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I believe so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 WR is one of the positions where it takes longer to reach potential. In the grand scheme of things, Zay's rookie year was actually above average. He needs to show continuous improvement, but he is a lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yes , unless they have to put him on IR. He will be a Buffalo Bill for the next few years minimum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Is this a real question? Of course he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Da Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Such a silly question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 He had a weak rookie season while battling injury and playing with a poor passing QB. Watch his college highlights again. The guy has serious talent. You don’t give up on that, especially while on a rookie contract. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yes. Nobody is cutting a 2nd round pick they traded up for after one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 34 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: So Zay Jones returned to practice today after a disappointing rookie year and an a bizarre incident in the off-season which cost him the entire OTA’s and the start of training camp. Question is - is Zay Jones a lock to make the roster. On one hand it seems like a no brained. He was a second round draft pick, and while he did fail to meeting expectations, he still is a higher pick. But while we can speculate, we have no idea what happened this off-season. There’s a good chance the Bills do and it could be worse than we expect. Also remember, Zay is not a Brandon Beane guy. He was drafted before Beane arrived, and while McDermott likely had a big hand in his selection, remember Beane has control of the 53. Then there’s the emergence of WR’s like Malachy Dupree, Cam Phillips, and Reuben Foster (to a lesser extent). One of two of those WR’s could conceivably take Zay’s roster. It seems like Kelvin Benjamin, and Jeremy Kerley are the locks in the roster. Everyone else seems to be muddled together fighting for one of 4 roster spots. I don’t think it’s likely that Zay doesn’t make the team, but I don’t think it’s a lock either. Curious to to hear your thoughts. I think it depends upon how he comports himself and contributes now. 100% effort, he gets the benefit of the doubt. Any slacking or further nut-case-ness look for Beane to be talking up the trade Also check other thread, where 26CB has posted several good updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 No. I don't believe Zay is a lock. Do I think he is one of the favourites in the group battling for spots? Yes. Do I think he likely makes it? Yes. Lock? No. And the way McDermott and Beane both referred to him last week in different interviews leads me to believe that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 He's cheap for 4 years. He'll probably be here until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: No. I don't believe Zay is a lock. Do I think he is one of the favourites in the group battling for spots? Yes. Do I think he likely makes it? Yes. Lock? No. And the way McDermott and Beane both referred to him last week in different interviews leads me to believe that. I’m with you on this. I think that some people are overestimating his security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Unfortunately, yes. Hope he improves because he's been extremely underwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 FTR, I edited out one line from Ittakestime’s response as a warning that we won’t tolerate rude comments like ‘what a dumb question’. #civility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSince88' Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Hopefully he's able to put together a decent season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Druggies are always a risk of falling off the wagon. So, he isn't a lock..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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