GG Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 25 minutes ago, TigerJ said: I figured this was the move to make to fill that 53rd roster spot. I'm also taking note of Thompson's replacement on the PS. He's an Ivy Leaguer, which is why he didn't make any noise in the draft process last spring. His size is not bad and he's a pretty good athlete. Obviously, the jump from Brown University to the NFL is a pig one, but he's got some tools and is very smart (plans on becoming a medical doctor when his NFL playing says are over). I'm guessing his time on the Jags PS also played a role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 A masters in Liberal Arts? Is there a greater waste of money than THAT? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: Usually at this time of the year, bad teams start poaching young guys with potential. It could be simply the Bills knew someone was gonna claim him and they didn’t want to lose him. That certainly does happen, but the Bills were thin at linebacker with the release of Humber, and Thompson is familiar with the system and his responsibilities as a backup to Milano. I think the promotion from within says something about the confidence the Bills have in their ability to identify UDFAs after the draft who have potiential to actually make a contribution when they've had a chance to acclimate to the NFL. They needed to add a player, and I think they thought it would be better to promote than poach another team's PS, getting a player who would need time to learn what the Bills wanted from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, GG said: I'm guessing his time on the Jags PS also played a role He was on the Bills' PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: He was on the Bills' PS. Tiger needed to be more clear. He was referring to Jarvis (from Brown), who the Bills just signed to the PS to replace Thompson. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 3 hours ago, MrEpsYtown said: He's technically replacing Ramon Humber. I like it. Not much on teh market at linebacker right now and if nothing else, he will help with special teams. ...nice to see another youngster get a shot....many have been working out well........... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) Why wasn’t he drafted? 6’1” 224 so he’s a small Tampa-2 linebacker. Still, I think it’s the right area of our team to add depth. Edited November 19, 2018 by Straight Hucklebuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Congrats to the kid. Hope he does well. I bet he’s ecstatic, as he should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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