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Charles Clay - Lots of talent, lacks the mental game and passion.  I think age and injuries have factored into that, but when it comes to the pass game, if he isnt heavily involved he isnt mentally in the game and makes a lot mistakes.

 

At this stage in his career, he can still be a mediocre to solid player, especially since he is still a good blocker.  Good luck, but it was time for a change here in Buffalo and for him.   

 

I won't miss his inconsistent routes, dropped TD's, dropped passes, or watching passes bounce off his back or head because he isnt even looking for the ball.  

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3 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said:

I wonder if he worked Wednesdays off in his new contract.

Honestly, that’s pretty standard for vet nfl players.  Pretty stupid to destroy older players in practice. 

2 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

Charles Clay - Lots of talent, lacks the mental game and passion.  I think age and injuries have factored into that, but when it comes to the pass game, if he isnt heavily involved he isnt mentally in the game and makes a lot mistakes.

 

At this stage in his career, he can still be a mediocre to solid player, especially since he is still a good blocker.  Good luck, but it was time for a change here in Buffalo and for him.   

 

I won't miss his inconsistent routes, dropped TD's, dropped passes, or watching passes bounce off his back or head because he isnt even looking for the ball.  

Mental game??? I heard a bunch of coaches praise him for how much he has to do in the offense.  

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If they're willing to put in all the special treatment he requires at this stage in his career, if he is able to avoid any big hits to his knees or back, and if he and Rosen have a natural chemistry - it could work for a year or two. But those are a lot of 'if's'. Personally, I think he's toast. But for 1 year 3.5 - it's worth a shot for them.

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1 hour ago, Aussie Joe said:

 

His injuries are chronic.

 

He can’t practice and his skills are diminishing as demonstrated last year when he was a healthy scratch on several occasions..

 

There is no reason to think he will be improved in 2019 and he certainly wasn’t worth paying $4.5 mil..

 

 

Just when I thought the Cardinals were starting to figure it out, they fall back into the abyss of stupidity. And for all those so mortified over the negative comments Charles is getting,  name me 1 remarkable season he had with us under that inflated contract? He was the Chris Kelsay of Bill's TE's. If anything helps accelerate Rosen's political career it will be Charles....

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13 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

Honestly, that’s pretty standard for vet nfl players.  Pretty stupid to destroy older players in practice. 

Mental game??? I heard a bunch of coaches praise him for how much he has to do in the offense.  

 

I have never seen a player have so many passes thrown his way where he is jogging or not looking for the ball.  3rd down and critical junction in the game, runs out to the sideline, Tyrod hits him in the back as he doesn't even turn to look for the ball...we lost the game.  Touchdowns dropped (several times), key first downs dropped (several times), half a** routes when he isnt engaged in the game, etc etc.

 

Ive been complaining about his lack of focus on a week to week basis for several years now.  He is a guy who can be lethal when fully engaged, but if he isn't a focal point enough, he tends to lack the focus and commitment on an every down basis and makes a lot of mental errors.  My biggest Clay complaint over the years has been this.  

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44 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

Yeah, it’s pretty pathetic from some of the greatest fans.  I mean if you hate OJ, I get it.  But people hated Gilmore because he didn’t smile. So dumb.

But we dont hate OJ.

We hate Gilmore because when he smiled He had TB12 dripping from his chin.

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10 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

I have never seen a player have so many passes thrown his way where he is jogging or not looking for the ball.  3rd down and critical junction in the game, runs out to the sideline, Tyrod hits him in the back as he doesn't even turn to look for the ball...we lost the game.  Touchdowns dropped (several times), key first downs dropped (several times), half a** routes when he isnt engaged in the game, etc etc.

 

Ive been complaining about his lack of focus on a week to week basis for several years now.  He is a guy who can be lethal when fully engaged, but if he isn't a focal point enough, he tends to lack the focus and commitment on an every down basis and makes a lot of mental errors.  My biggest Clay complaint over the years has been this.  

Havent noticed it.  Except last season.

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29 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

If they're willing to put in all the special treatment he requires at this stage in his career, if he is able to avoid any big hits to his knees or back, and if he and Rosen have a natural chemistry - it could work for a year or two. But those are a lot of 'if's'. Personally, I think he's toast. But for 1 year 3.5 - it's worth a shot for them.

It’s only 350k guaranteed 

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1 hour ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

Injuries took their toll but I never got the hate.  He will be a solid/ move TE for them.  Good for Clay and a nice addition for Rosen. 

 

I never hated the guy, but I learned to hate the contract and his inability to stay healthy. I doubt those knees get any better, but I’ll wish him the best. It was time to move on. 

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2 hours ago, oldmanfan said:

He wasn't for Allen.  Why for Rosen?

A few bad Rosen throws will be attributed to Clay’s dropping them.

1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said:

Lots of people choose to go to Arizona to retire. Solid choice by Chuck. 

The ‘dry heat’ will be good for those creaky knees...

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2 hours ago, John from Riverside said:

Dont get the hate....he is a former bill

 

His production was way down last year......maybe he finds the fountain of youth....maybe he does not.

 

I cant miss a player too much that was not on the field for us this year

Hate can be a useful cover for analytical deficiencies.

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2 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

Oh no!  Now he’s magically going to be Tony Gonzales.  Yeah right.  Good luck Charles...you were never as good as your contract (not your fault) and you suck at staying healthy.

 

Maybe it was the lack of entertainment options in Buffalo?

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3 hours ago, RiotAct said:

watch him have a Tony Gonzalez-like season for them now.

 

I don’t think so. Not enough gas left in the tank. He never performed for the Bills like he did in Miami, busting tackles and dragging defenders 10 yards to the end zone. 

-and the DROPS?!

He was given a helluva chance here and came up small. I’m glad we moved on.

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he really was the opposite of a gamer.  He just doesn't have the knack for making the play, looks lost a lot of the time.

 

i remember the one play this year he blew his man up off the line, came in, and had the bounce off his hands in the middle of the field which the other team INT'd.

 

also, last season game 1 vs the jets, a soft pass came to him from tyrod (i think on the first drive) and it popped off his hands awkwardly and was picked off.  he just isn't focused.

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1 hour ago, Josh "Real Deal" Allen said:

Give it up Dude!

Good post. Added a lot.  We haven’t had a qb throw for as many yards as RT, who sucks, since he’s been drafted.  Prove me wrong real deal!  Clay had a 700 yard season in Miami.  He played with bad throwing qbs here. 

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2 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

Because we never had a qb as good as Ryan Tannehill,sadly.  Clay was a really good player on Miami and he destroyed us a bunch of times. 

Weird, looks like he had 1 good year (2013) and then was basically the same guy from 2014-2017. Then last year he had career lows pretty much across the board.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClayCh00.htm

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2 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

Because we never had a qb as good as Ryan Tannehill, sadly.  Clay was a really good player on Miami and he destroyed us a bunch of times. 

 

Takes so hot you can feel 'em from here! ?

 

FWIW, here's the destruction of Buffalo by Clay as a Dolphin by year (from the Game Logs at: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClayCh00.htm )

 

2011:  Game 1:  4 Catches, 69 yards, 1 TD  //  Game 2:  1 catch / 30 yards / 0 TD

2012:  Game 1:  0 Catches / 0 Yards / 0 TD  // Game 2:  Did Not Participate

2013:  Game 1:  1 Catch / 7 Yards / 1 TD  //  Game 2:  4 Catches / 32 Yards, 0 TD

2014:  Game 1:  7 Catches / 31 Yards / 0 TD //  Game 2:  5 Catches / 31 Yards / 0 TD

 

22 catches, for 200 yards and 2 TDs in four years. 

 

 

Have fun with Wrong Josh, Charles. Too bad about those knees of yours, I had high hopes...

 

 

 

 

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5 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said:

Weird, looks like he had 1 good year (2013) and then was basically the same guy from 2014-2017. Then last year he had career lows pretty much across the board.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClayCh00.htm

He was a versatile 25 year old coming off a 700, 600 yard season. You don’t think he was going to get paid?

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26 minutes ago, Heitz said:

 

Takes so hot you can feel 'em from here! ?

 

FWIW, here's the destruction of Buffalo by Clay as a Dolphin by year (from the Game Logs at: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClayCh00.htm )

 

2011:  Game 1:  4 Catches, 69 yards, 1 TD  //  Game 2:  1 catch / 30 yards / 0 TD

2012:  Game 1:  0 Catches / 0 Yards / 0 TD  // Game 2:  Did Not Participate

2013:  Game 1:  1 Catch / 7 Yards / 1 TD  //  Game 2:  4 Catches / 32 Yards, 0 TD

2014:  Game 1:  7 Catches / 31 Yards / 0 TD //  Game 2:  5 Catches / 31 Yards / 0 TD

 

22 catches, for 200 yards and 2 TDs in four years. 

 

 

Have fun with Wrong Josh, Charles. Too bad about those knees of yours, I had high hopes...

 

 

 

 

 

Surely those stats cant be correct?

 

He had Ryan Tannehill throwing to him for Pete's sake...

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17 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

Should we advocate for C. Biscuit97 to replace Shtupp on the 3-7 pm gig on GR?  At least he’s talking football, not doing a sitcom draft.

I would destroy a sitcom draft!

 

and sorry guys.  Let me get in line with the cult.  Charles Clay was the reason the Bills suck!  We are much better with Logan Thomas (the guy with the highest qb rating on the team!).

 

But for real, they need to prioritize a TE in the draft. 

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2 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:

 

Surely those stats cant be correct?

 

He had Ryan Tannehill throwing to him for Pete's sake...

Which Bills’ qb has more passing yards in a season than Ryan Tannehill since he has been drafted?  

 

Its hilarious how people act like our receivers suck all the time when we have had trash throwing to them.  Almost every receiver leaves Buffalo (barring injury) and magically improves. 

 

Its also funny how every Bills player this board turns on magically finds work right away. 

34 minutes ago, Heitz said:

 

Takes so hot you can feel 'em from here! ?

 

FWIW, here's the destruction of Buffalo by Clay as a Dolphin by year (from the Game Logs at: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClayCh00.htm )

 

2011:  Game 1:  4 Catches, 69 yards, 1 TD  //  Game 2:  1 catch / 30 yards / 0 TD

2012:  Game 1:  0 Catches / 0 Yards / 0 TD  // Game 2:  Did Not Participate

2013:  Game 1:  1 Catch / 7 Yards / 1 TD  //  Game 2:  4 Catches / 32 Yards, 0 TD

2014:  Game 1:  7 Catches / 31 Yards / 0 TD //  Game 2:  5 Catches / 31 Yards / 0 TD

 

22 catches, for 200 yards and 2 TDs in four years. 

 

 

Have fun with Wrong Josh, Charles. Too bad about those knees of yours, I had high hopes...

 

 

 

 

I freely admit I was going off memory about Clay against us (too many hits to the head I guess).  Still, I completely stand by the signing. At least, the Bills finally tried to do something about TE.  For a decade, NE always makes TE a priority and we completely ignore it. 

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