OrediggerPoke Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 In my opinion the Bills need a sure handed receiver that Allen trusts with his fastballs. Solution: Sign Tanner Gentry off the Bears practice squad. The guy isn’t blazing fast but catches everything. I call him a taller Wes Welker. Josh Allen and Tanner Gentry spent their summers together in Laramie running routes and playing catch on a daily basis. They have an amazing rapport. Gentry rarely (if ever) dropped an on target Allen pass. Bills should act quickly. Anthony Miller was hurt today for the Bears and Gentry is a possible signee to the active roster. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) ^^^^^^ this it's not like he do much worse. Edited September 24, 2018 by Warcodered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 We should re-sign Kerley before taking a flyer on an unproven WR. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrediggerPoke Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: We should re-sign Kerley before taking a flyer on an unproven WR. I believe Gentry led the Bears in catches and receiving yards in the preseason. He has proven at least that he belongs on an NFL field IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I like this suggestion. The Colts added Coby Fleener, a tight end from Stanford, to give a young Andrew Luck a familiar target. Feeney's best seasons were his early seasons with Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: We should re-sign Kerley before taking a flyer on an unproven WR. I don't know you know already said no to Kerley why not take a shot on a young guy hungry to prove himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Bobby had this idea already, surprised he isnt on here backing it up. Although he did go a little overboard with mcbean hate this week.maybe he is feeling guilty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Warcodered said: I don't know you know already said no to Kerley why not take a shot on a young guy hungry to prove himself. We were told when Kerley was cut that it was a numbers game, and McDermott never lies. Edited September 24, 2018 by Freddie's Dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 We have the worst WRs I think we have ever had. Would kill for Stevie Johnson, Donald Jones, and David Nelson right now even. KB is just terrible. Sure, give this Gentry kid a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I like this suggestion. I saw a little bit of Gentry with Allen in Wyoming - calling him a taller Wes Welker is kind of misleading since he's a pretty tall guy. I do think he'd work well with Allen again. Not having him there in 2017 was a big part of Allen's apparent "decline" in his senior year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman1876 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Could we transplant his hands onto Foster? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I support bringing on Gentry. I would also like to see us bring Deon Thompson back.... Good speed, can stretch the field... and actually catches a damn ball 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I'm still a fan of Tanner myself, but I do think there's reason to be cautious with a guy that couldn't make the active roster of the team with probably the worst WR corps in the league last season. And it still isn't very good this season either and he's still on the practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 While I'd love it if they brought on Gentry most of all I just want them to do something about the WR position I mean come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 It seems like an obvious fit but I think the reason they haven't pursued this is that they don't really value the WR position enough to carry a spare........ and the guys they have really all have pretty specific roles. That's why Kerley got cut.......he's kinda' redundant with Jones and KB and Ray Ray all capable of playing Kerley's position to some degree. If Zay Jones got hurt I think they might be on the horn for Gentry but Holmes and Foster are the lowest guys on the depth chart IMO and they both have very defined roles that Gentry wouldn't be able to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 What do we have to lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billrooter Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 53 minutes ago, PolishPrince said: I support bringing on Gentry. I would also like to see us bring Deon Thompson back.... Good speed, can stretch the field... and actually catches a damn ball Deonte was cut during Dallas' final cut but brought back within a day or two, wish he was available would love to have him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Do it! Reilly too. Gentry and Reilly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 56 minutes ago, PolishPrince said: I support bringing on Gentry. I would also like to see us bring Deon Thompson back.... Good speed, can stretch the field... and actually catches a damn ball If we're going to bring in players already on other teams, we should just grab AB and Julio, IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Shotgunner said: We have the worst WRs I think we have ever had. Would kill for Stevie Johnson, Donald Jones, and David Nelson right now even. KB is just terrible. Sure, give this Gentry kid a shot. That was my favorite WR group since the Super Bowl Years. I just loved those guys, regardless of production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrediggerPoke Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, BringBackOrton said: If we're going to bring in players already on other teams, we should just grab AB and Julio, IMO. Gentry is on the practice squad and can be signed by any team that will add him to their roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Brandon Reilly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, OrediggerPoke said: Gentry is on the practice squad and can be signed by any team that will add him to their roster. Bears can just put him on their 53 if any a team tries sign him. It’s not as simple as hey we wanna sign you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, OrediggerPoke said: Gentry is on the practice squad and can be signed by any team that will add him to their roster. Deonte Thompson is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, Virgil said: That was my favorite WR group since the Super Bowl Years. I just loved those guys, regardless of production Yeah me too, the whole team really. Fitzy, Freddy, Chan, of course Meatball too, even ol' foghorn leghorn himself at GM Fun to watch, and the first time Bills football was enjoyable since before "Skeletor" Jauron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 hours ago, OrediggerPoke said: In my opinion the Bills need a sure handed receiver that Allen trusts with his fastballs. Solution: Sign Tanner Gentry off the Bears practice squad. The guy isn’t blazing fast but catches everything. I call him a taller Wes Welker. Josh Allen and Tanner Gentry spent their summers together in Laramie running routes and playing catch on a daily basis. They have an amazing rapport. Gentry rarely (if ever) dropped an on target Allen pass. Bills should act quickly. Anthony Miller was hurt today for the Bears and Gentry is a possible signee to the active roster. Gentry would have caught that Foster ball. I completely agree. I think this guy could be an upgraded version of the next Chris Hogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) I've never heard of this Asap guy but if you think he's the right fit, who am I to question it. Jokes aside I wouldn't mind it with the featherstones we have at WR. Edited September 24, 2018 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzReaper Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) I'll tell you what these guys have been failing Allen over and over again on his deep passes... Foster has had what like 3 solid deep passes sent his way that he hasn't grabbed. It's frustrating to see it because those big chunks of yardage like that can swing momentum. These guys need to start hauling in these fricken passes! Benjamin just looks like he doesn't even care... Idk how much longer McDermott allows him to half ass it out there. It's getting to a point I'd think where he has to say ya know what let me put someone out there who wants to be out there balling. Edited September 24, 2018 by GrizzReaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 The key to this entire discussion is that Josh and Tanner are very familiar with each other and have chemistry. That can go a long way in this league. And honestly folks can you be any worse than Zay Jones or Robert Foster. The answer is no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 hours ago, BringBackOrton said: If we're going to bring in players already on other teams, we should just grab AB and Julio, IMO. K Orton, I see retirement has made you an ass. I apologize for not knowing every team a free agent signs to and when. Last I heard he was a free agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbomb Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 hours ago, OrediggerPoke said: Gentry is on the practice squad and can be signed by any team that will add him to their roster. Another swing and a miss by bringbackorton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 4 hours ago, OrediggerPoke said: In my opinion the Bills need a sure handed receiver that Allen trusts with his fastballs. Solution: Sign Tanner Gentry off the Bears practice squad. The guy isn’t blazing fast but catches everything. I call him a taller Wes Welker. Josh Allen and Tanner Gentry spent their summers together in Laramie running routes and playing catch on a daily basis. They have an amazing rapport. Gentry rarely (if ever) dropped an on target Allen pass. Bills should act quickly. Anthony Miller was hurt today for the Bears and Gentry is a possible signee to the active roster. So you want to use a roster spot on a rookie WR who will now need to learn our playbook just because he played at Wyoming with Allen? If were going to pick someone up at least go for veteran guy like Jeremy Maclin, Kenny Britt or Markus Wheaton . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Can't hurt , WRs who catch is greatly needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 4 hours ago, DCOrange said: I'm still a fan of Tanner myself, but I do think there's reason to be cautious with a guy that couldn't make the active roster of the team with probably the worst WR corps in the league last season. And it still isn't very good this season either and he's still on the practice squad. Bears have fine receivers. Who are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Shotgunner said: We have the worst WRs I think we have ever had. Would kill for Stevie Johnson, Donald Jones, and David Nelson right now even. KB is just terrible. Sure, give this Gentry kid a shot. Are you sure? Many posters here have assured me that he is a great WR, since the moment we acquired him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrediggerPoke Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 37 minutes ago, BuffaloBillsGospel said: So you want to use a roster spot on a rookie WR who will now need to learn our playbook just because he played at Wyoming with Allen? If were going to pick someone up at least go for veteran guy like Jeremy Maclin, Kenny Britt or Markus Wheaton . He isn’t a rookie. This is Gentry’s 2nd year in the league. There is a reason Allen’s stats dropped off significantly from 2016 to 2017 in college. Kenny Britt is the last guy Josh Allen needs to be successful. I haven’t followed the Bills until this year but drops appear to be a serious issue. Kenny Britt is king of the all world talent but can’t actually catch the ball. Gentry catches Allen’s rockets plain and simple. Don’t see a lot of guys currently on the Bills roster that I can say the same thing about. My two cents without having watched those guys at training camp, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrediggerPoke Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 51 minutes ago, BuffaloBillsGospel said: So you want to use a roster spot on a rookie WR who will now need to learn our playbook just because he played at Wyoming with Allen? If were going to pick someone up at least go for veteran guy like Jeremy Maclin, Kenny Britt or Markus Wheaton . Then again. Gentry played at little Wyoming and didn’t face any ‘real’ competition so he must not be any good and will absolutely be a bust when he faces ‘real’ competition. You may have seen that argument made before too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, OrediggerPoke said: Then again. Gentry played at little Wyoming and didn’t face any ‘real’ competition so he must not be any good and will absolutely be a bust when he faces ‘real’ competition. You may have seen that argument made before too. I really appreciate your insight and you sharing your experiences with watching Josh in college. I live in Las Vegas, and I questioned the wisdom of drafting a quarterback from the Mountain West conference. But I was so wrong. He is an amazing athlete. We come to two Bills Drive. Glad to have you on our bandwagon. Edited September 24, 2018 by longtimebillsfan Error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 What could it hurt? From top to bottom, our WR’s have not earned any job security. I’d even take a flier on Reilly. He may not be fast, but last years preseason he seemed to catch everything. A little time for may motivate him. Next step is to get KB in front of the Jugs machine at its highest setting. Dude can’t handle Allen’s fastball at all. One of his catches yesterday he cradled more than caught, and looked like he was going to drop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Namaan Roosevelt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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