Bills Sign WR Deonte Thompson to a 1-Year Deal

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

2 hours ago, BillsFan4 said:

Welcome back Thompson! 

 

For the 3rd time... 

 

...LMAO.......with the way McBeane loves 'em and leaves 'em, maybe the kid should not unpack.....

[Rockinon]

1 hour ago, formerlyofCtown said:

Foster did more than McKenzie.

Not quite. McKenzie also added a bunch of yds on kick returns. He actually had more yds.

[Miracle Bills]

The Bills need to move on from Benjamin now. They are not resigning him at the end of the year. Just cut him or bench him and let the players that want a shot play. Thompson, Jones, Foster, and McKenzie are all much more reliable and bigger threats than Benjamin.

[MrEpsYtown]

I like Deonte but to me he is more of a 3-4 on a contending team. I would have preferred to poach some younger guys off practice squads. I do think Thompson will help us and I can see him catching a few bombs from Josh Allen. 

 

I also think having speed on the field with Deonte and Foster stretching it will have the biggest impact on Zay Jones running the intermediate routes. He could wind up with 40/50 catches over the final few games here. 

[JPP]

6 minutes ago, Miracle Bills said:

The Bills need to move on from Benjamin now. They are not resigning him at the end of the year. Just cut him or bench him and let the players that want a shot play. Thompson, Jones, Foster, and McKenzie are all much more reliable and bigger threats than Benjamin.

Not sure of the dynamics but i believe if they keep him they get a comp pick out of it.....so sit his butt the rest of the year instead of some other team picking  him up and we still pay the tab for this sloth.....

[Spiderweb]

11 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

Thompsons not good or even average, but he is a deep threat with better hands than Foster. 

It makes me wonder why even bother. Not good enough to ratain before, not good enough for the Cowboys now.

[LABILLBACKER]

2 hours ago, Canadian Bills Fan said:

Love this!!!!

 

Should have never let him go

Exactly,  he only led the team in receiving last year. At least these guys are starting to correct earlier mistakes. Just bench Kelvins sorry a ss....

[3rdand12]

2 hours ago, K-9 said:

John in Riverside says, "SCHWING!!!"

He was the one !  As as soon as I opened this up. i was thinking " someone hear was wishing for this in the Open Roster Thead.

John gets some grief here sometimes : )
 

he done good one this one.

laughed out loud K-9

19 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

Thompsons not good or even average, but he is a deep threat with better hands than Foster. 

I have seen him catch a football. so i like him


 

7 minutes ago, JPP said:

Not sure of the dynamics but i believe if they keep him they get a comp pick out of it.....so sit his butt the rest of the year instead of some other team picking  him up and we still pay the tab for this sloth.....

they need to find some way to recoup something from the mistake 

[John from Riverside]

10 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

I like Deonte but to me he is more of a 3-4 on a contending team. I would have preferred to poach some younger guys off practice squads. I do think Thompson will help us and I can see him catching a few bombs from Josh Allen. 

 

I also think having speed on the field with Deonte and Foster stretching it will have the biggest impact on Zay Jones running the intermediate routes. He could wind up with 40/50 catches over the final few games here. 

That is also how I see Deonte.....he is a complimentary piece

 

But like I said earlier....if they can find a true number one....then Jones, Thompson, and McKenzie can fall in behind that player as the 2-4 slots

 

We need to find a number 1 in this next draft

[3rdand12]

10 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

I like Deonte but to me he is more of a 3-4 on a contending team. I would have preferred to poach some younger guys off practice squads. I do think Thompson will help us and I can see him catching a few bombs from Josh Allen. 

 

I also think having speed on the field with Deonte and Foster stretching it will have the biggest impact on Zay Jones running the intermediate routes. He could wind up with 40/50 catches over the final few games here. 

Thompson should be a steady route runner and good effort player. Be nice to have for Allen (?)  or Barkley

 and Foster is going to be  a good fit moving forward.

 dig you point about opening up the field vertically. Been the bane of the Bills for two years now. Defenses don't care about the deep ball

[JerseyBills]

Allen now has 2 or 3 (McKenzie) deep threats. Hope to see some 70 yard bombs! Welcome back Deonte

[3rdand12]

1 minute ago, John from Riverside said:

That is also how I see Deonte.....he is a complimentary piece

 

But like I said earlier....if they can find a true number one....then Jones, Thompson, and McKenzie can fall in behind that player as the 2-4 slots

 

We need to find a number 1 in this next draft

I would happy with a 1b and 2a wr form the offseason lol

[John from Riverside]

1 minute ago, 3rdand12 said:

I would happy with a 1b and 2a wr form the offseason lol

"Aim for the stars and if you hit the moon"

Edited November 14, 2018 by John from Riverside

[3rdand12]

1 minute ago, JerseyBills said:

Allen now has 2 or 3 (McKenzie) deep threats. Hope to see some 70 yard bombs! Welcome back Deonte

the play calling is going to change towards that, thank goodness Bills saw the light after all. a couple deep passes even if ugly get caught? Teams will respect Daboll more

Just now, John from Riverside said:

"Aim for the stars and if you hit the moon"

what happens if you hit the moon ?
do i get in trouble with my parents again. and they take my BB gun away !
But yes honestly , i like a go for it attitude

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

1 minute ago, 3rdand12 said:

Thompson should be a steady route runner and good effort player. Be nice to have for Allen (?)  or Barkley

 and Foster is going to be  a good fit moving forward.

 dig you point about opening up the field vertically. Been the bane of the Bills for two years now. Defenses don't care about the deep ball

 

....baffler is that between Robiskie (37 years as WR Coach and apparently respected throughout the league) and Culley, despite his QB Coach label, has been more in tune as a WR Coach for his 25 years, how can we possibly have receivers that can't run routes?.....and doesn't it appear that Foster should be in good coaching hands with 62 years combined at that coaching position?....did I miss the memo (AGAIN)?.........

[without a drought]

Can they play the Jets every week?

[formerlyofCtown]

17 minutes ago, Rockinon said:

Not quite. McKenzie also added a bunch of yds on kick returns. He actually had more yds.

kick return yards are great but if I had to choose between the two.  I take 100+ yards on 3 receptions but, like i said they need to be consistent.

[John from Riverside]

8 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said:

kick return yards are great but if I had to choose between the two.  I take 100+ yards on 3 receptions but, like i said they need to be consistent.

He did some other stuff in the game from the line of scrimmage also didnt he?

 

Foster's yards came on "chunk" plays

[3rdand12]

15 minutes ago, The Drought said:

Can they play the Jets every week?

Perspective attained

[fansince88]

3 hours ago, LSHMEAB said:

Also need to bring back the Peter Man.

 

It was a rash decision by the Bills to part ways so soon. 

 

Seems like a good decision to bring back Thompson. Between DT, McKenzie, and Foster, they've got a lot of versatility down the depth chart at WR.

Thinking about this gives me a rash.

[MrEpsYtown]

15 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:

 

....baffler is that between Robiskie (37 years as WR Coach and apparently respected throughout the league) and Culley, despite his QB Coach label, has been more in tune as a WR Coach for his 25 years, how can we possibly have receivers that can't run routes?.....and doesn't it appear that Foster should be in good coaching hands with 62 years combined at that coaching position?....did I miss the memo (AGAIN)?.........

 

Foster must just be a slow learner or something, because he clearly learned nothing at Alabama for four years either. But he's an explosive athlete and I feel like he will get there. I'd love to bring in Stevie Johnson to be his personal coach and show him how develop some of that route running swagger. Honestly, I didn't realize he was 6-2. I'm excited to watch him develop, hopefully he does. 

[keepthefaith]

2 hours ago, jlgarsh said:

I hope they keep him longer than just the rest of the year. He gives full effort on every snap.

 

That's a great point.  Sometimes it's hard to understand the merits of 1 year deals.  From the Bills standpoint, that says they don't necessarily want him back?  In this case they are familiar with the player and you'd think they'd offer him another year if they think he can contribute next year.  Otherwise they have to compete for him when the season is over.  From the player standpoint would he turn down a reasonable offer (if one was made) for the 2nd year or is he confident that he'll be in demand as a FA? 

 

This one seems like another year may have made sense for both teams. 

[Rockinon]

26 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said:

kick return yards are great but if I had to choose between the two.  I take 100+ yards on 3 receptions but, like i said they need to be consistent.

Personally, I'm just relieved that we got some speed on offense.  Both are fast and their output accounted for a significant amount of yardage. Not saying one guy is better than the other. Just glad these guys showed up and produced.

Edited November 14, 2018 by Rockinon

[Florida Bills Fanatic]

This is a good move and is an incremental improvement to the roster.  Although it isn't a long term answer to WR short comings, it is an improvement nonetheless.

[ganesh]

3 hours ago, BillsEnthusiast said:

Now get Joe Webb back and we can get the Snow Bowl Dream Team back together

just in time for the Snow!!!!!

[ProcessYaDigg]

Why in the hell did we ever let him go.  Buffalo is obviously where he belongs.

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

9 minutes ago, ganesh said:

just in time for the Snow!!!!!

 

 

...a twice frost bitten "package" may be MORE than ANY man should be expected to endure.....

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[billsfan89]

I like the move DT played well last year and he brings some speed to the WR position. It really isn't going to make that much of a difference this season but if it gives a small upgrade to the WR position then it is a good move. 

[RocCityRoller]

Third time is a charm. He and O'leary were some of my favorite grit players on last year's squad. The offense has been lacking that outside of Ivory and Allen.

 

When you see KB's effort, then see Nick or DT ball out to their best every play, it's not hard to understand why some people like guys like Nick and DT.

 

PS some speed outside like Thompson and Foster may help Josh Allen. Replaceable, yes, but an incremental improvement that plays to your QB strengths, yes.

Edited November 15, 2018 by RocCityRoller

[CaptnCoke11]

 New offense for him to learn.. Gonna be tough to get much production out of him.  

[ProcessTruster]

2 hours ago, Circlethewagon8404 said:

Why in the hell did we ever let him go.  Buffalo is obviously where he belongs.

just roster building, this is what mcbeanes do.   24 x 7 . 

 

trust the process

[BADOLBILZ]

23 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said:

 New offense for him to learn.. Gonna be tough to get much production out of him.  

 

Deonte only runs the Charlie Brown Christmas route tree.......he will be ready to go.

[BillnutinHouston]

4 hours ago, Straight Hucklebuck said:

Bills must have watched the tape and determined that the team needed more speed on the field. 

 

Murphy playing some, McKenzie, Foster, Thompson, all are moves aimed in that direction.

 

Solid take.  Agree, your conclusion makes sense.

[TigerJ]

I think there are 7 WRs on the roster now.  That's a pretty high number for a team that professes to seek balance in their offense.  Not being critical, but I wonder what it means.  Are the Bills going to shift their emphasis or is a holdover WR in danger of being cut.  The Bills sure have gotten a lot faster at the position in a very short time.

[NoSaint]

43 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said:

 New offense for him to learn.. Gonna be tough to get much production out of him.  

 

Its not rocket science. We started a qb with like 5 minutes of practice time.

1 minute ago, TigerJ said:

I think there are 7 WRs on the roster now.  That's a pretty high number for a team that professes to seek balance in their offense.  Not being critical, but I wonder what it means.  Are the Bills going to shift their emphasis or is a holdover WR in danger of being cut.  The Bills sure have gotten a lot faster at the position in a very short time.

 

I believe it means they realize they’ve messed up the position and have come around to the “let’s at least throw things against the wall til SOMETHING sticks” approach 

[Tyrod's friend]

13 minutes ago, TigerJ said:

I think there are 7 WRs on the roster now.  That's a pretty high number for a team that professes to seek balance in their offense.  Not being critical, but I wonder what it means.  Are the Bills going to shift their emphasis or is a holdover WR in danger of being cut.  The Bills sure have gotten a lot faster at the position in a very short time.

gee i wonder who the odd man out will be ...

[26CornerBlitz]

1 minute ago, Tyrod's friend said:

gee i wonder who the odd man out will be ...

 

[NoHuddleKelly12]

Maybe McBeane brought him back after it was pointed out that he was the last Bill with 100 yds receiving in a game before Robert Foster this week? Now we can light some real dynamite vertically with both on the field at the same time stretching that D coverage unit?

[26CornerBlitz]

2 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

Maybe McBeane brought him back after it was pointed out that he was the last Bill with 100 yds receiving in a game before Robert Foster this week? Now we can light some real dynamite vertically with both on the field at the same time stretching that D coverage unit?

 

The Bills wanted him back in the offseason, but he decided to sign with the Cowboys.