Doc Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 3 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: I love hype! And if KK goes 10-6 in back to back years with the Cards like Kelly did, I’m sure they will be happy. Sure. The odds of that happening? Not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Imagine if he turns out to be really good man. What a steal that'd be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 The Eskimos fan in my live hopes he bombs and comes back to the CFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 hours ago, thunderingsquid said: The Canadian TO? Like a pleasant and polite Molson drinking TO? Or Labatt Blue drinking TO ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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One Buffalo Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) New article by Fairburn in the Athletic (subscription) Meet Duke Williams, the Bills’ newest receiver ‘brimming with talent’ through the eyes of his former coaches https://theathletic.com/763203/2019/01/11/meet-duke-williams-the-bills-newest-receiver-brimming-with-talent-through-the-eyes-of-his-former-coaches/ some excerpts- Quote “You could tell he was brimming with talent but was very raw,” Eskimos offensive coordinator Jordan Maksymic said. “It was easy to tell in that first camp that he was a tremendous athlete. He caught everything thrown in his direction. But he was also extremely raw. We really had to work on getting the details down.” Quote “He became a big part of blocking in the run game and we asked him to do that just because of his size and aggressive nature. He loves contact. He doesn’t shy away from contact. I don’t know what they’re going to ask him to do in Buffalo, but I know he’s going to be up to the task whether it’s as a wide receiver or if they ask him to be closer to the line, more involved in the blocking game or running game.” Quote “The biggest thing that stands out about Duke is his passion,” Maksymic said. “He’s a passionate player. He loves the game of football. He loves preparing to play the game of football." Edited January 11, 2019 by One Buffalo 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 This guy's going to be a great WR next year. Calling. It. Give me some of that early Skydiver take on Foster love when it happens. I'll be sure to take a victory lap. If it doesn't. Who cares y'all won't remember it. He's some CFL scrub with this thread and my hot take buried in the archives. I can't lose hehe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brianmoorman4jesus Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 This guy is getting a lot of hype here. In my mind I’ll put his chances at making the roster about 15% I hope the guy turns out to be great but I also can see him just blending into the background next fall and just never mattering. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/11/2019 at 3:14 PM, BarkleyForGOATBackupPT5P said: This guy's going to be a great WR next year. Calling. It. Give me some of that early Skydiver take on Foster love when it happens. I'll be sure to take a victory lap. If it doesn't. Who cares y'all won't remember it. He's some CFL scrub with this thread and my hot take buried in the archives. I can't lose hehe. You lost just by telling us that 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I'm hoping he becomes a great WR, but worry he goes more along the lines of D'Arick Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) On 1/7/2019 at 6:12 PM, Royale with Cheese said: LOL...twice now you’ve called Star an offensive lineman. Yeah, LOL, and you said he was good. Bigger error? And that's what your argument has boiled down to? LMAO You know what they say about holes, the more you dig the bigger it gets. Say hi to the Chinese when you get there. Edited January 13, 2019 by TaskersGhost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/11/2019 at 6:14 PM, BarkleyForGOATBackupPT5P said: This guy's going to be a great WR next year. Calling. It. Give me some of that early Skydiver take on Foster love when it happens. I'll be sure to take a victory lap. If it doesn't. Who cares y'all won't remember it. He's some CFL scrub with this thread and my hot take buried in the archives. I can't lose hehe. Dontrelle Inman came from the CFL. I would be fine if he turns out to be on his level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/8/2019 at 8:51 AM, Juice_32 said: Forgive me if I missed it up thread but how did you come to determine that Star is and has always been a below average DL? PFF? Stat sheets? I’m just curious. I’ve watched him extensively on all 22 this year and he is one of the only players on the roster who I saw consistently doing his job and doing it well. As long as you're convinced. That's all that matters, right. Otherwise, there's a wealth of resources for your to consult online. You mention PFF? Did you bother to look there? Did you bother to look there for his prior seasons in Carolina? I'll ask you, how do you come to the conclusion that he's great or put another way, worthy of that fairly large contract they gave him? Surely you've done the research since you're so sure, right? So please, feel free to list the same links that support your argument. Seriously, I'm highly eager to find out where you look for this besides your own personal "extensive viewing." Seems to me that you're largely on an island there, even the regionial media's been down on him all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Ittakestime said: Dontrelle Inman came from the CFL. I would be fine if he turns out to be on his level. Living in Canada I follow the CFL in my "spare" football time (their season starts before the NFL's does). Comparing Inman with Williams is apples and oranges as to receiver type. Dontrelle is talented and was productive in the CFL the two years he was here and he helped Toronto to a championship. But last year Williams was literally twice the player Inman ever was. Way more versatile and complete in terms of skill set. Inman was very good. Williams was dominant. Think TO. Will it translate to the big stage where DBs and linebackers are bigger, badder and better? Idk but I'm looking forward to finding out. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 33 minutes ago, starrymessenger said: Living in Canada I follow the CFL in my "spare" football time (their season starts before the NFL's does). Comparing Inman with Williams is apples and oranges as to receiver type. Dontrelle is talented and was productive in the CFL the two years he was here and he helped Toronto to a championship. But last year Williams was literally twice the player Inman ever was. Way more versatile and complete in terms of skill set. Inman was very good. Williams was dominant. Think TO. Will it translate to the big stage where DBs and linebackers are bigger, badder and better? Idk but I'm looking forward to finding out. Never compared the two. Just said if Williams put up Inman numbers, that would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 44 minutes ago, starrymessenger said: Living in Canada I follow the CFL in my "spare" football time (their season starts before the NFL's does). Comparing Inman with Williams is apples and oranges as to receiver type. Dontrelle is talented and was productive in the CFL the two years he was here and he helped Toronto to a championship. But last year Williams was literally twice the player Inman ever was. Way more versatile and complete in terms of skill set. Inman was very good. Williams was dominant. Think TO. Will it translate to the big stage where DBs and linebackers are bigger, badder and better? Idk but I'm looking forward to finding out. My Eskimos fan friend sez he hopes Duke bombs in camp or earlier and comes back to Edmonton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Big guy, but quick rather than fast. Ran 4.72 40 at the combine with only a 30 inch vert. Made some big strides in his play this year in the CFL this year. Enough to warrant a look in training camp. Good low risk boom or bust project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Please turn into Anquon Boldin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 This is his pro day at Auburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 3 hours ago, wppete said: This is his pro day at Auburn. 55 seconds in, Doug Whaley sighting in a blue polo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 ....maybe a bit of that "CFL Warren Moon/Joe Kapp stuff" rubs off here "south of the border" at OBD...stay tuned.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 10:51 AM, Brianmoorman4jesus said: This guy is getting a lot of hype here. In my mind I’ll put his chances at making the roster about 15% I hope the guy turns out to be great but I also can see him just blending into the background next fall and just never mattering. Who knows? Fair. I dig the 15% chance but not banking on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Simply worth taking a shot. The guy clearly loves the game and could not give it up even when he fell off the tracks and a way of getting back to playing in the States looked pretty slim. That kind of desperation can lead to a lot of soul-searching and we could do worse than getting a guy who loves the game, and does not shy away from contact - can guarantee part of the "we will give you a chance" includes some Special Teams gunner tryouts. Nothing lost on making a move like this - I wish him well, in his personal life as well as this shot with the Bills 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Mrbojanglezs said: 55 seconds in, Doug Whaley sighting in a blue polo Well there goes the idea of him being a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Mrbojanglezs said: 55 seconds in, Doug Whaley sighting in a blue polo ....yet still a convenient dart board singly for all past ills.......yup it was ALL him...SMH................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I am guessing Duke is our starting slot WR next year and has a solid year. Foster is a borderline #1, and he will have another offseason of training and learning. We will draft or sign a good WR who will be either a #1 or 2-pushing down Zay on the depth chart. We can spend a later pick on WR depth. And concentrate on spending assets on offensive line. WR might not be as needed as much after Duke's signing. We will have much flexibility on draft day. IMO our biggest needs our OT, G, and Edge. Pass rusher is on par with oline. Our defense would be top notch if we could bring more pressure. I expect Mr Beane to make some deals. Hopefully for a trade down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Mrbojanglezs said: 55 seconds in, Doug Whaley sighting in a blue polo I had forgot about him till that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 4 hours ago, WideNine said: Simply worth taking a shot. The guy clearly loves the game and could not give it up even when he fell off the tracks and a way of getting back to playing in the States looked pretty slim. That kind of desperation can lead to a lot of soul-searching and we could do worse than getting a guy who loves the game, and does not shy away from contact - can guarantee part of the "we will give you a chance" includes some Special Teams gunner tryouts. Nothing lost on making a move like this - I wish him well, in his personal life as well as this shot with the Bills Sounds like what happened to Foster. Cut by a WR-needy team, wasn’t picked up by anyone and then dedicated himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Pete said: I am guessing Duke is our starting slot WR next year and has a solid year. Foster is a borderline #1, and he will have another offseason of training and learning. We will draft or sign a good WR who will be either a #1 or 2-pushing down Zay on the depth chart. We can spend a later pick on WR depth. And concentrate on spending assets on offensive line. WR might not be as needed as much after Duke's signing. We will have much flexibility on draft day. IMO our biggest needs our OT, G, and Edge. Pass rusher is on par with oline. Our defense would be top notch if we could bring more pressure. I expect Mr Beane to make some deals. Hopefully for a trade down Bills need 2 starting WR's cant go into the season with Foster as #1 and thinking this guy will all the sudden be NFL worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, Boca BIlls said: Bills need 2 starting WR's cant go into the season with Foster as #1 and thinking this guy will all the sudden be NFL worthy. Agreed, bc I like Foster.... i really do. But Buffalo hasnt seen a true #1 in a LLOONNGG time. Thats gotta be the only reason someone thinks hes a #1 - they have no idea what a #1 looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 He's no Brandon Zylstra, but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Boca BIlls said: Bills need 2 starting WR's cant go into the season with Foster as #1 and thinking this guy will all the sudden be NFL worthy. While you can’t count on Williams being a starting wide receiver, Foster has certainly shown enough to be considered a starting wide receiver. And with resources limited, they can only try to add one starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Will Duke ever live up the Brandon Reilly hype? I’m worried 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 21 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said: Will Duke ever live up the Brandon Reilly hype? I’m worried Don't worry, be happy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 15 hours ago, The Drought said: He's no Brandon Zylstra, but you never know. Thank goodness for that! 13 hours ago, CaptnCoke11 said: Will Duke ever live up the Brandon Reilly hype? I’m worried Who knows, but hopefully he doesn't live down to his production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Doc said: Thank goodness for that! What are you trying to say, he had 100 receptions for 1687 yards in his last season with the Eskimos and the came to the NFL and is averaging 23 yards a catch. Edited January 20, 2019 by The Drought 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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