clayboy54 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Remember Ted Ginn when he first came into the league? He couldn't catch a cold, yet he was always open and man, he was fast. Many years later, he became a decent NFL receiver. He was never really a #1, and he never had the sure hands of a top receiver, but he has been around awhile and done okay. He's caught some balls and scored some nice touchdowns. Could Robert Foster develop like Ted Ginn? It certainly is possible. It will take a lot of work on his part and dedication to the craft. But, like Ted Ginn, he will bounce around a lot of teams as a marginal talent and likely won't be here to allow us to enjoy the fruits of his labors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Uhmmmm........? NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Foster is Reilly's revenge. Foster actually has mad #1 wideout skills, especially tracking the ball and avoiding drops. Reilly cursed him when cut, thus the Foster suck. Only way to undo the curse is to sign REILLY. Anyone can see that! Reily's Raiders - Reilly time. The Reilly Rampage. C'mon Beane - Foster wants to be able to catch again! Give Brandon a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElMarko Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Add a "0" after the "1"... Can he even be the 10th best receiver on the team? Behind everyone RB, FB, WR and DB! Dude can't track a ball in the air at all. Did you see him try to down that punt inside the 5? It was comical. Should be packing groceries - nit on an NFL team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 He gets separation, he should get better over time assuming his hands are better than we have seen. #1 receivers get 8-10 targets a game, don't see that as his role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, dorquemada said: Lots of trite answers in this thread based (mostly fairly) on Foster's play thus far. Most people thought Jason Peters would never be any good either. I'm willing to give the coaches the benefit of the doubt on this one and see if he can develop. If he's a late bloomer and turns into even a solid #2 then it's a huge steal for the Bills. If he never develops the skills, then they move on. It's not like his reps are coming at the expense of Andre Reed sitting on the bench. That's not correct. Peters' sheer athleticism in a man his size was impressive, but he didn't really have the speed or hands to be more than a low-end NFL TE which is why the Bills OL coach at the time convinced him to try out at OT ... and the rest is, as they said, history. Maybe the posters who suggest that Foster switch to DB are on to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterDude Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hmm, maybe, if he can figure out how to catch a football. Sounds like step one of the process to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Reilly > Foster + Kerley + Hunter Sharp + KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, BBills88 said: They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years. What are your thoughts? I think it's possible, if he works very very hard and improves both his route running and his abilities to catch, he might become a legit #3, a guy who excels at getting open deep and can make plays. But most of the legit #1 WR in the league are the guys who have been honing their craft and learning to adjust and time leaps and use their hands to haul in the tough balls through 4 years in college. Watch a legit #1 - an AJ Green, a Julio Jones, a Larry Fitzgerald - and ask if you see Foster developing to that point. I suppose nothing is impossible, but he would have a long long long road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 His speed is obviously his greatest asset. He short arms the ball consistently, and defenses will quickly realize he’s not much of a threat to catch it. NFL teams have always been more than willing to give a shot to speedy WRs with suspect hands. It hardly ever works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 18 minutes ago, clayboy54 said: Remember Ted Ginn when he first came into the league? He couldn't catch a cold, yet he was always open and man, he was fast. Many years later, he became a decent NFL receiver. He was never really a #1, and he never had the sure hands of a top receiver, but he has been around awhile and done okay. He's caught some balls and scored some nice touchdowns. Could Robert Foster develop like Ted Ginn? It certainly is possible. It will take a lot of work on his part and dedication to the craft. But, like Ted Ginn, he will bounce around a lot of teams as a marginal talent and likely won't be here to allow us to enjoy the fruits of his labors. Ted Ginn was a top 10 draft pick. He still drops a ton of them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I think it's possible, if he works very very hard and improves both his route running and his abilities to catch, he might become a legit #3, a guy who excels at getting open deep and can make plays. But most of the legit #1 WR in the league are the guys who have been honing their craft and learning to adjust and time leaps and use their hands to haul in the tough balls through 4 years in college. Watch a legit #1 - an AJ Green, a Julio Jones, a Larry Fitzgerald - and ask if you see Foster developing to that point. I suppose nothing is impossible, but he would have a long long long road. He can work on his hands, but I am not so sure he can learn to track the ball. That seems innate - you got it or you ain't. Sign Reilly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I don't know of many WRs who have overcome the dropsies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboy54 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Teddy KGB said: Ted Ginn was a top 10 draft pick. He still drops a ton of them That certainly doesn't preclude Foster from having the chance to do the same, now does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Just now, clayboy54 said: That certainly doesn't preclude Foster from having the chance to do the same, now does it? Good luck with that. He rode the pine in college for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 At this point I’d be content with him turning into anything more than a deep decoy. He made a great play to save the pick, and then he made a terrible play to drop a 50 yarder. Call it a wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: Of course not!! He’s currently about a 4th receiver on the worst WR group in the NFL. For some context there are currently 120 or so better NFL receivers. If our goal is to have the 120th best receiver in football as our top guy we need to make it a bigger priority. Foster doesn’t look like he belongs on an NFL roster and certainly not a guy near the top of a depth chart. I guess that we are the same people that thought Nate Peterman was a viable starting option though so....you never know Peterman isn't a viable starting option? Didn't some folks in other threads say he has received a raw deal and just needs another shot? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, SoCal Deek said: Are you guys describing Benjamin or Foster? I’m confused. They said he can't catch so I get the confusion there but then they said he gets open that should of cleared it up for you ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I'd be happy if he was a competent #3 or 4 receiver. Please catch the ball. (and once you figure it out, teach Benjamin) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Kid has potential...long way to go, but he’s been beating DBs down field, so that’s a plus. But he has to be able to have better ball tracking and still needs to polish his route tree before he can even be a regular contributor let alone a #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 3 hours ago, No Place To Hyde said: No. My thoughts are...he can't catch a football. Maybe he can switch to corner. I don't think that's the world's craziest idea. He did a beautiful pass-defense to save an INT on an underthrown ball vs. the Vikings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 So is this how we're summoning Sky Diver today? Honestly he gets open if he ever figures out how to catch consistently he could be really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, whatdrought said: At this point I’d be content with him turning into anything more than a deep decoy. He made a great play to save the pick, and then he made a terrible play to drop a 50 yarder. Call it a wash. He didn't give up on the route or look back for the ball this time, though, so perhaps he is improving vs preseason and he'll catch the next one. Call me Hopeful. 1 minute ago, Warcodered said: So is this how we're summoning Sky Diver today? Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 He is getting separation. That is half the battle. He makes one of these plays and his confidence rises he could become a threat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 The guy should evolve to the practice squad and learn how to catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 3 hours ago, BBills88 said: They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years. What are your thoughts? Nope I dont. A WR that cant catch nor track a football in the league isnt going to last long. He was a UDFA for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 3 hours ago, BBills88 said: They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years. What are your thoughts? I don't see Foster ever being a #1 and he might not be on the roster next year. However, I do see the method behind the madness in releasing guys like Kerley and Streater and keeping Foster and McCloud. Allen is going to be a QB capable of creating very explosive plays and while the rookies may be maddening right now, they have big time athletic ability and time will tell if they can put it together. If you look at what KC is doing with Mahomes, they have a QB that makes you cover every blade of grass and they have fantastic athletes across the board. KC has been amassing freakish athletes for a while - not all of them are high picks. - Tyreek Hill - 5th round - Travis Kelce - 3rd round - Demetrius Harris - UDFA - Chris Conley - 3rd round - Anthony Sherman - 5th round - Kareem Hunt - 3rd round Obviously Sammy Watkins was a high pick. But KC has picked up project type guys with high levels of athleticism, a bunch of them have hit, and now they have a QB who makes them super dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I'd be happy if he developed into a solid #4 WR, taking the top off the D and becoming a consistent deep play threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ittakestime Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 It's crazy to me that he didn't play the stretching of he field in college but we think he can do that here. Ray Ray should be the one going deep. He did it in college at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 No... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I’m amazed at the snark generated by the OP. Of course it’s not likely Foster develops into a WR1, but to my eyes, he does some things other receivers on this team can’t do. He beat his man badly on two deep balls on Sunday. On the first one, Allen underthrew him by about 15 yards. The second one was perfectly thrown and dropped. Just the threat of the deep ball is worth a lot to an offense. And guess what folks: players can get better with time and experience. Goodwin is just one example and there is every reason to think Foster could too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, George C said: Everyone here is so unstable and quick to judge. Fire McBeane after some expected rough spots are hit...yada...yada... Foster is a kid, and one that is playing for the cheap. If Daboll sees talent, have some faith and give the kid a freaking chance to develop. We can always cut him down the line if he washes out. Um... we’ve given him the chance to develop. He’s shown he can’t tesck the football and can’t catch for nothin He is Featherstone from Unnecessary Roughness. The ball is your friend Dude. Edited September 25, 2018 by mrags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 If we're going into next season depending on Robert Foster then serious questions have to be asked of Brandon Beane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 That first preseason game and this last one... he can't seem to catch deep balls and he seems to be a guy that separates for that. It probably CAN be improved and drilled into him though. He's here now so let's go for it. Josh needs some deep threats to make good sue of his cannon arm. In practice use a machine for Forster. No need to give Allen a shoulder issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 4 hours ago, BBills88 said: They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years. What are your thoughts? He belongs on PS. Maybe in a few years. But not in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jerome007 said: In practice use a machine for Forster. Instead, maybe they can get all of the receivers together after practice and Rip Torn can throw wrenches at them until they learn how to catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I'm just hoping he can develop into a good #3 WR. Baby steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxbomber21 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I think Coleman wouldve been better.... Goodwin and Allen would be best friends if he was still on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Alphadawg7 said: Kid has potential...long way to go, but he’s been beating DBs down field, so that’s a plus. But he has to be able to have better ball tracking and still needs to polish his route tree before he can even be a regular contributor let alone a #1. ...a year's supply of Lester Hayes Stickem' should help......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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