26CornerBlitz Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) REPORT: Bills Workout Eight Players on Tuesday The Buffalo Bills worked out a handful of players on Tuesday afternoon. Numerous different sources via Twitter helped piece together the puzzle, as the list kept growing larger. Three quarterbacks were checked out by the Bills in Garrett Gilbert, Logan Woodside and Bo Levi Mitchell. Gilbert, who last suited up this preseason with the Carolina Panthers, is the son of former NFL quarterback Gale Gilbert, who spent two seasons in Buffalo in 1990 and 1993. Woodside was a 7th-round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals this past April, while Mitchell lines up under center for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League. Mitchell went undrafted during his draft year back in 2012, and has been in the CFL ever since. A pair of tight ends also worked out at One Bills Drive. One was Evan Baylis, who last played in 2017 for the Houston Texans. The other was Erik Swoope, who was last in game action on December 9th of this year with the Indianapolis Colts. Swoope caught a touchdown pass back on October 21st in the Colt's 37-5 win over the Bills. As for the wide receivers, they both came from the CFL. Diontae Spencer currently plays for the Ottawa Redblacks. He is also a return specialist for Ottawa. Spencer was previously a member of the St. Louis Rams in 2014. D'haquille Williams is a 25-year-old receiver for the Edmonton Eskimos. Williams was at one time a Ram as well (2016) and played his college ball at Auburn. Rounding out the list was outside linebacker Cory James, a former Oakland Raider who played 26 career games in the NFL between the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Notably, he suited up for all 16 contests for the Raiders in 2016. Edited December 19, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateHookerMD Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Short/fast return guy. Meh. I'd like to get a few tall guys on the roster they think they can develop over the summer/camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Assuming that means Shady and Ivory are gonna be healthy this week? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSB2020 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) How many people used to scoff at these signing and now find themselves reading everything they can about these guys? To those that want big guys, speed kills and suits Allen's game better. I think they'll find a big target in the offseason, but it's clear they're prioritizing speed at the position. I like it. Edited December 18, 2018 by BillsSB2020 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 I can't bring myself to question McDermott and Beane any more when it comes to scrap heap and no-name free agent signings. I DID notice that the Rams waived Pharoah Cooper, who was a 1st team All-Pro kick returner in 2017. Can't help but think that signing him and stashing him for next year would be a great boost to our special teams. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler's Hands Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Hopefully he'll return kicks instead of McKenzie who has no knack for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateHookerMD Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said: Hopefully he'll return kicks instead of McKenzie who has no knack for it. Rams just waived Pharaoh Cooper who would be worth a look at KR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykay Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 16 minutes ago, PirateHookerMD said: Short/fast return guy. Meh. I'd like to get a few tall guys on the roster they think they can develop over the summer/camp. you mean like Holmes & Benjamin. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 I like Pharoh Cooper. He was a star at U. of South Carolina. I did some grad school at USC and follow them. Our full back went there too. It would be a good pickup. He didn't play much for the Rams due to injury. Somebody will snag him. Why not the Bills? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Why not Cam Phillips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Another smurf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, TC in St. Louis said: I like Pharoh Cooper. He was a star at U. of South Carolina. I did some grad school at USC and follow them. Our full back went there too. It would be a good pickup. He didn't play much for the Rams due to injury. Somebody will snag him. Why not the Bills? I am trying to figure out why we would not want Pharoh.....who frankly has shown flashes 13 minutes ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said: Hopefully he'll return kicks instead of McKenzie who has no knack for it. ? I dont agree with that at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 17 minutes ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said: Hopefully he'll return kicks instead of McKenzie who has no knack for it. Probably a good guess as Murphy was KO returner and McKenzie/Hyde were PRs. This move gives OBD a KR and save Hyde the extra duty as PR. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) I have no issue with this - I think they are happy with what McKenzie is giving them in the offense - so find a guy to replace him and Murphy on special teams. Plus another young kid to mold into this group. His combine 40 time did not look elite fast and I saw he had a NFL suspension to start his career - anyone got any info on that? Looked like a banned PED that he took full responsibility for - just wondering if anyone saw or heard more - probably just a legit mistake, but always makes me nervous with such a young group. Edited December 18, 2018 by Rochesterfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 I love signing these type of guys to future contracts.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSB2020 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Did Cooper have other fumble issues or was that a knee jerk reaction? Seems like an odd cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 His nick name is ‘Quick 6’ Love it! But he only ran a 4.54 40 yard at the combine. Maybe he was injured? He looks a lot faster than that. http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/victor-bolden, jr.?id=2558238 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 22.5 mph, so he can definitely move. McKenzie ankle ... so Bolden might be the answer this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Is he replacing Dmari Scott? He had a penalty on ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 People acting this guy will be returning kicks are funny. They signed that other dude a couple weeks ago. He was active and didn't get one kick even when Isiah was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalover4life Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Our offense likes speed. look for us to add more of it in the offseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 This is what I’ve been saying for ages! If you’re forced to scrape together an offense on the cheap, might as well load up on versatile fast dudes who can pressure a defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 37 minutes ago, Logic said: I can't bring myself to question McDermott and Beane any more when it comes to scrap heap and no-name free agent signings. I DID notice that the Rams waived Pharoah Cooper, who was a 1st team All-Pro kick returner in 2017. Can't help but think that signing him and stashing him for next year would be a great boost to our special teams. Yes. This is what’s behind this signing. We’re terrible in both the Punt & KO Return game -and have been 2 seasons going. IF we can find a ‘Roscoe Parrish’ stashed on some teams’ PS, it’s one less off season need. I am leary of little return guys though. They're the easiest to strip the ball away from.. 4 minutes ago, Ittakestime said: People acting this guy will be returning kicks are funny. They signed that other dude a couple weeks ago. He was active and didn't get one kick even when Isiah was hurt. Now you funny too. Everybody funny! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSB2020 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 33 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: I am trying to figure out why we would not want Pharoh.....who frankly has shown flashes ? I dont agree with that at all I don't agree that he doesn't have a knack for it but he's developing a more prominent role on offense. Probably worth it to have somebody else returning kicks so he can focus on WR and we can see what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, wppete said: His nick name is ‘Quick 6’ Love it! But he only ran a 4.54 40 yard at the combine. Maybe he was injured? He looks a lot faster than that. http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/victor-bolden, jr.?id=2558238 Agreed - saw the combine time and thought “what the” - does not seem to match games speed at all. If he hit a legit 22.5 MPH in a game in pads - he can fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 43 minutes ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said: Hopefully he'll return kicks instead of McKenzie who has no knack for it. McKenzie was available because of serious ball security issues and after putting the ball on the turf a couple times(once lost and once ruled down) on special teams he seems to basically just be trying to catch the ball and secure it. He might lack the long speed to be great at it anyway but regardless, you are right he's not good at it........he's just a "punt catcher" now. His play as a receiver has been a big surprise but at his size it's hard to envision him sticking for too long if he can't return kicks..........."slot receiver only" is not a very secure job in the NFL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSB2020 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 minute ago, BADOLBILZ said: McKenzie was available because of serious ball security issues and after putting the ball on the turf a couple times(once lost and once ruled down) on special teams he seems to basically just be trying to catch the ball and secure it. He might lack the long speed to be great at it anyway but regardless, you are right he's not good at it........he's just a "punt catcher" now. His play as a receiver has been a big surprise but at his size it's hard to envision him sticking for too long if he can't return kicks..........."slot receiver only" is not a very secure job in the NFL. He's better than Chris Watson! Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 11 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Now you funny too. Everybody funny! I recognize this but can't remember where. Wasn't it part of a song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 What does this say about Ray Ray? Short fastish guy. Even after dumping our 2 top guys he can't get on the field. We're signing other schmuck short fastish guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersBills Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, BillsSB2020 said: How many people used to scoff at these signing and now find themselves reading everything they can about these guys? To those that want big guys, speed kills and suits Allen's game better. I think they'll find a big target in the offseason, but it's clear they're prioritizing speed at the position. I like it. theres some in the draft (big speedy guys) Edited December 18, 2018 by BakersBills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty the Dustmop Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 48 minutes ago, TC in St. Louis said: I like Pharoh Cooper. He was a star at U. of South Carolina. I did some grad school at USC and follow them. Our full back went there too. It would be a good pickup. He didn't play much for the Rams due to injury. Somebody will snag him. Why not the Bills? Ex Gamecocks suck Cooper, Dimarco,Gilmore shall I name more? As a matter of fact the whole Gamecock football program s never won squat....But now you ll tell me how great they were under Spurrier? Theyve never won anything except one SEC East title to then get blown out by Cam Newton and Auburn.....Tell me what did DiMarco ever do at Carolina...What did Cooper ever do? Wasted a 1st round pick on Gilmore the man when in Buffalo couldnt cover a dead man with a sheet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, reddogblitz said: What does this say about Ray Ray? Short fastish guy. Even after dumping our 2 top guys he can't get on the field. We're signing other schmuck short fastish guys. He seems to be the guy most likely to be gone. With Murphy to IR they need a Rb. They find one Mcloud is out imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 hour ago, The Poojer said: Assuming that means Shady and Ivory are gonna be healthy this week? ...Ford & DiMarco......and of course our LEADING rusher Josh...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Bob Chandler's Hands said: Hopefully he'll return kicks instead of McKenzie who has no knack for it. I would like McKenzie focus on receiver. Allens likes him and so do i. as a receiver : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davspo Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Not my favorite beaver, but he'll do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 QB Bo Levi Mitchell;?....huh?....maybe Barkley wants starter money......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Bo Levi! ? Guess he's ready to make the jump. ........and a Duke Williams sighting.........seems too slow for the direction of this WR corps. Edited December 18, 2018 by BADOLBILZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Why is Ray Ray still on the roster? We just keep signing the same types of guys. What do we need him for? Working out QBs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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