BADOLBILZ Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: Warren Moon and Cookie Gilchrist for starters. The reason the pool of high end talent like that coming from Canada has really dried up is that the salary cap in the CFL is around $5M..........for the whole team. There is no competition between league's for even the rawest of talent.........if there is ANY chance whatsoever of getting on an NFL roster or practice squad young players don't try the CFL. You really gotta' get crapped out of the talent pipeline to end up there.........which is unfortunate because the production level and vibe of CFL TV broadcast football is actually pretty good. The best QB in the CFL makes approximately NFL veteran minimum($500K). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyWhiteShows Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Nextmanup said: Dhaquille, huh? That's a new one for me. He was a great basketball center down in Orlando D’haquille O’Neal Edited January 7, 2019 by BillyWhiteShows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: Hey I like it. Beane found Foster and McKenzie , Foster looks like he can have a huge impact in this league. McKenzie is super dangerous with the ball, is more of a Swiss army knife. Can return punts too. Starting to regain my trust in Beane and his scouts ability to find WR that will make an impact, after he bombed on the KB trade. The biggest thing with KB is he realized his mistake and cut ties during the season, that speaks volumes to me alone about Beane. If this kid works out along with McKenzie, Foster and Jones who knows? I still want us to get that true #1 stud for Allen but like where this thing is headed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 He's grown a few inches since his first stint with the Bills. Never know with these DB's converted to WR's, but I like the upside. Also like that McBeane is willing to work with guys who've had some issues in the past. If we have the right "culture," we should be able to absorb big personalities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulles Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, KennyDavisEyes said: That highlight video cracked me up. Definitely like watching college highlight reels... One thing Duke will need to do: keep running. His QB in Edminton severely underthrew almost everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 minute ago, LSHMEAB said: He's grown a few inches since his first stint with the Bills. Never know with these DB's converted to WR's, but I like the upside. Also like that McBeane is willing to work with guys who've had some issues in the past. If we have the right "culture," we should be able to absorb big personalities. Um, not the same Duke Williams who played for the Bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 hours ago, wppete said: Everyone watch this. Very good video about his personal life. Really incredible. I remember him at Auburn. I am pulling for this guy on and off the field!!! This was absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Tasked might have some insight on him. His son also plays WR in the CFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulles Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: I was going to say with his size and ways he uses it to high point the ball that he reminds me of Dez Bryant. By that you mean they are both borderline NFL talent now, right?? Edited January 7, 2019 by dulles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoteTheRaven83 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, HappyDays said: That's him making the defender look like an all time fool. I've seen this all over Instagram. Freakin HYSTERICAL! Loving this signing just because of this. Don't need to see anything else. I'm sold. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaB Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Looks pretty slow, how’s he gonna do without the 10 yard run before the snap? Also a big ***** showboat, I hate that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, dulles said: Definitely like watching college highlight reels... One thing Duke will need to do: keep running. His QB in Edminton severely underthrew almost everything. Umm no. Reilly is arguably the best QB in the CFL and rarely underthrows anyone. He has interest from NFL teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, row_33 said: he's got swag Well, the Canadian equivalent of it. And what's with those bogus Packers costumes they are wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, MrEpsYtown said: Guy showed some big time skills at Auburn and was a 5 star recruit guy. Got kicked out fo Auburn beating up some guys or something. But this I like. Interesting add to the 90 man roster. actually I love this Doesn’t sound like a process guy beating others up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 30 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: I was going to say with his size and ways he uses it to high point the ball that he reminds me of Dez Bryant. Moulds could fly. He can not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 hour ago, aceman_16 said: Doug Flutie! Him too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 26 minutes ago, fansince88 said: This was absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing. He had been suspended twice at Auburn before the final incident, where, threw a drink at a woman at a bar, got thrown out, got let back in and then punched out 2 security guards, a bar back and a patron. Nothing amazing here.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Tasked might have some insight on him. His son also plays WR in the CFL. Tune in tomorrow to one Bills live and listen to him fumble his words for 30 minutes talking about it. Edited January 7, 2019 by CaptnCoke11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostradumbass Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Jay_Fixit said: I’m a big Eskimos fan and love Duke, but I doubt he makes the team. I’m rooting for him. He’s a big personality. Another former Esks receiver Brandon Zylstra is on the Vikes. Zylstra was a better route runner than Duke and probably has better hands as well, Duke was a really effective deep ball receiver though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackKemp Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, eball said: Doesn’t seem like a “process” guy but they have the culture so maybe he takes the chance seriously. Certainly has big time talent. That Bleacher Report video makes me he think he can be a “process” guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngjebrey Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 If this is the appetizer to the bills free agency I CANNOT WAIT for the main course 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 A top SEC receiver who lights it up in the CFL . . . both good training grounds for the NFL. A huge life-fail, but it appears he has turned his life and career around with professional help. A high reward, low-risk signing. What's not to like? Got to root for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) That style of Wr is needed with Allen. It's something the team is lacking. The question is can Willams make contested catches in the NFL. Allen throws a very good back shoulder fade, there is not a guy currently on the team who can routinely catch it. Also, pretty sure I know who the summer board darling is going to be. Edited January 7, 2019 by Mat68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 49 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said: He's grown a few inches since his first stint with the Bills. Never know with these DB's converted to WR's, but I like the upside. Also like that McBeane is willing to work with guys who've had some issues in the past. If we have the right "culture," we should be able to absorb big personalities. Uhhhh, seriously? Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, JackKemp said: That Bleacher Report video makes me he think he can be a “process” guy. Agree! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, wppete said: Everyone watch this. Very good video about his personal life. Really incredible. I remember him at Auburn. I am pulling for this guy on and off the field!!! Yup. Good stuff. Talking about Malzahn dismissing him from the team at Auburn, Williams said, "He gave me chances to grow. And I made that mistake, so it's not his fault. It's my fault ... Coach Malzahn's one of the best coaches too. Only wanted the best for you. To become a man. And, and I wasn't a man ... I held back tears till I left. And all I did was shake his hand. I said "I wanna thank you for everything." Gotta like that. Impressive. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Imagine if he turns out to be the Cam Wake of CFL WR’s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 42 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: He had been suspended twice at Auburn before the final incident, where, threw a drink at a woman at a bar, got thrown out, got let back in and then punched out 2 security guards, a bar back and a patron. Nothing amazing here.... The video...the video was a great video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offyourocker Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 He might not fit in. Uses his hands way too much to catch the ball ?. Got too like that bleacher video and his Auburn highlights. Would love to see him succeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinginthepast Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: Well, the Canadian equivalent of it. And what's with those bogus Packers costumes they are wearing? The Eskimos "packers colors" 1949 predate the Packers wearing the same by almost a decade 1959. Before the late 50s the Packers looked like Notre Dame! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthomas Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 low risk signing at a position of need. Dudes gonna be hungry & motivated to succeed. Hoping he does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Livinginthepast said: The Eskimos "packers colors" 1949 predate the Packers wearing the same by almost a decade 1959. Before the late 50s the Packers looked like Notre Dame! Yeah, was about to post this. Packers are the knock off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 In terms of speed, ran the same forty as Anquan Boldin and Keenan Allen. Obviously it doesn't mean anything, but trying to give a comparative for people. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonabb Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 So a highlight real of a CFL WR preening and prancing around like an idiot more than showing his "skills." Sounds like a waste of a pick. A 5-start recruit who went to Auburn and is in the CFL is there for a reason and I would guess "maturity" is close to the top of that list. No thanks. Book it, he'll be cut. Looks overweight and slow to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 According to NFL Draft Scout, his lowest 40-yard was 4.59. Just now, zonabb said: So a highlight real of a CFL WR preening and prancing around like an idiot more than showing his "skills." Sounds like a waste of a pick. A 5-start recruit who went to Auburn and is in the CFL is there for a reason and I would guess "maturity" is close to the top of that list. No thanks. Book it, he'll be cut. Looks overweight and slow to boot. What pick was wasted? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, offyourocker said: He might not fit in. Uses his hands way too much to catch the ball ?. Got too like that bleacher video and his Auburn highlights. Would love to see him succeed Same here after hearing his story I'm really rooting for him. But it's up to him and fate/luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Imagine that, they signed a 6'3" WR. Id look pretty smart if I had been saying they were gonna do that for the last week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinginthepast Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Williams has great potential to be better than any of our current receivers as long as he 1. Stays healthy and 2. Is actually given a fair chance to compete for a job. He is exactly that type of jump ball receiver we have been lacking the past few years. The problem for him like every player who comes in from the CFL isn't lack of talent, size or speed, its the huge bias against the CFL from the NFL snobs and the lack of good scouting and quality of assessment from many NFL team's front offices. Too many times players are overlooked in the draft and have to prove themselves in the CFL just to get a shot to come back to the NFL. The Bills would be wise to actually pay way more attention north of the border to add to their depth and get over this stupid bias! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Doc said: According to NFL Draft Scout, his lowest 40-yard was 4.59. What pick was wasted? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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