Dadonkadonk 244 Posted August 14 For the record I wanted no part of Dez before the Coleman trade and no part of him now. He is a less skilled and older version of KB. He has no ability to get deep and still doesn't run good routes. He is probably more physically imposing than any WR on the Bills roster, maybe even more so than every TE not named Clay. Still as a WR I don't see how he adds much to the WR group as it is now constructed. But as he is still available I was curious to see the board's view at this point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMF2006 366 Posted August 14 I never really cared for the guy. Anyone that would punch his mother in the mouth is not the kind of player you want around your young players. Remember when JJ had to put a special security/babysitter on him? For the 1000th time no let the Browns sign him,it seems like the Brownsie thing to do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Circlethewagon8404 78 Posted August 14 we don't need this cancer in the locker room. He's an individual and not a team player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam727 50 Posted August 14 I think even if Dez is only 60% of the receiver he was in his prime, he'd still be the best WR on this team other than Benjamin. I think he could put up 1-2 good years here like what T.O. did at the end of his career. But I don't think the Bills are close to competing for a Superbowl this year, and I'm not sure what 1-2 years of an aging receiver at the end of his career does for this team at the moment other than eat up salary cap space and take reps away from younger WRs. Dez would make sense to some team like NE, PIT, GB, ATL, MINN if one of them winds up with a major WR injury. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace Frog 194 Posted August 14 There's a reason the Cowboys cut him. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo Barbarian 959 Posted August 14 Not process material. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldTimeAFLGuy 2,121 Posted August 14 2 hours ago, Peace Frog said: There's a reason the Cowboys cut him. ....and if Jurrah doesn't want you at a reduced rate, game over........... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJoeCartwright 179 Posted August 14 Doesn't fit the culture and do you really want our young QBs to be yelled at to "Throw Me the Ball!"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billsfan_34 97 Posted August 14 3 hours ago, Adam727 said: I think even if Dez is only 60% of the receiver he was in his prime, he'd still be the best WR on this team other than Benjamin. I think he could put up 1-2 good years here like what T.O. did at the end of his career. But I don't think the Bills are close to competing for a Superbowl this year, and I'm not sure what 1-2 years of an aging receiver at the end of his career does for this team at the moment other than eat up salary cap space and take reps away from younger WRs. Dez would make sense to some team like NE, PIT, GB, ATL, MINN if one of them winds up with a major WR injury. Don’t underestimate Kerley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthNYfan 1,068 Posted August 14 3 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Not process material. I think this is the biggest factor. I don't think McD has brought in a poor character guy yet, from my knowledge. The biggest thing with to Dez would be the contract motivation, because you do a "1 year prove it deal" and let him earn his next contract. Need to realize though that he won't be staying, as he'd be using us as a stopgap. After getting Coleman I say no, and I was okay with him earlier in the off-season, but Coleman and Zay back practicing makes me rethink it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eball 1,322 Posted August 14 3 hours ago, Adam727 said: I think even if Dez is only 60% of the receiver he was in his prime, he'd still be the best WR on this team other than Benjamin. I think he could put up 1-2 good years here like what T.O. did at the end of his career. But I don't think the Bills are close to competing for a Superbowl this year, and I'm not sure what 1-2 years of an aging receiver at the end of his career does for this team at the moment other than eat up salary cap space and take reps away from younger WRs. Dez would make sense to some team like NE, PIT, GB, ATL, MINN if one of them winds up with a major WR injury. Interesting statement. I think 60% Dez is about 50-55 catches for 700 or so yards and roughly 5-6 TDs. Certainly better stats than any other veteran WR on Buffalo's roster besides Benjamin can point to (Kerley is the closest), but the culture fit isn't there and I think Zay and the other young guys (including Coleman) have more upside. This regime isn't into the Russ Brandon "splash" signings like T.O. and I'd say the chances of this happening are less than 5%. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunnerBill 2,045 Posted August 14 Not for me. Never thought he was a fit here. Similar in style to Benjamin and with personality fit question marks. Hard pass for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jr1 480 Posted August 14 Landry's pushing hard for the Browns to sign him. I doubt he'll come to Buf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seanbillsfan2206 1,474 Posted August 14 (edited) If you would have asked me this last week, yes. I feel like Coleman has more upside/potential. Pass Edited August 14 by Seanbillsfan2206 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Joshin' 169 Posted August 14 No. A lack of talent plus negative attitude makes this a non starter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewDayBills 488 Posted August 14 I think Benjamin is a true #1, I think someone else will step up too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
26CornerBlitz 7,779 Posted August 14 Dez is headed to the Browns later this week for a visit and it's a good possibility that he'll sign with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJBobby 1,905 Posted August 14 (edited) Depends. Will he come in and buy in. If so yes I would sign him. How many WRs on this roster betterthan a Dez that is bought in? Edited August 14 by MAJBobby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddaryl 767 Posted August 14 (edited) I think we will better than many think at WR as long as the QB and OL position is playing well so NO to Dez Edited August 14 by ddaryl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeginnersMind 197 Posted August 14 2 hours ago, jr1 said: Landry's pushing hard for the Browns to sign him. I doubt he'll come to Buf That's a perfectly Brownsy move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridgewaycynic2013 710 Posted August 14 5 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Dez is headed to the Browns later this week for a visit and it's a good possibility that he'll sign with them. If signed, he will fit in quite well with the 'train wreck' that is the Cleveland Browns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountDorkula 213 Posted August 14 Hes good, so yes, the bills need weapons on offense. All the best WR are divas, so don't come at me with that crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Over 29 years of fanhood 782 Posted August 14 6 hours ago, Adam727 said: I think even if Dez is only 60% of the receiver he was in his prime, he'd still be the best WR on this team other than Benjamin. I think he could put up 1-2 good years here like what T.O. did at the end of his career. But I don't think the Bills are close to competing for a Superbowl this year, and I'm not sure what 1-2 years of an aging receiver at the end of his career does for this team at the moment other than eat up salary cap space and take reps away from younger WRs. Dez would make sense to some team like NE, PIT, GB, ATL, MINN if one of them winds up with a major WR injury. Remember what Anquan Boldin looked like? No thanks. He’s a name. That name is of a guy that was good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
