BuffaloBill Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Seems like a really good guy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 So we all know he basically won the jets game vs us last year but if I’m not mistaken he was a falcon the year before and he had a huge return against us on their final drive to set them up in great field position to try and win that game.... almost certain of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 38 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: Nsekhe is going to be the RT, and he's pretty good too just was stuck behind an all pro at LT and a pro bowl RT. The only way that I think they are going to take a RT at 9 is if they are truly going to move Dawkins inside, put Nsekhe at LT and the Draft pick at RT. I just don't see that happening. Could they take one in round 2-4 to be Nsekhe's replacement down the line, that would make sense. The Bills are going Defensive Line or TE in round 1. I know I know BPA has been said over and over again. Every GM says that. The value at 9 is on the Defensive line or with TE in a trade down. I think it will be an open competition for every guard and tackle position this year. Bobby Jackson is a new coach and has no prejudices or loyalty to anyone on the roster. I expect Nsekhe will end up winning the left tackle spot and Dawkins will end up at right tackle this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, WideNine said: Hopefully the era of kick return by committee is over for the Bills. Now if they can get that punter Borq healthy, maybe bring in a few more to compete in camp...we will see what the energetic ST guy with very little actual coaching experience can do.... That unit cost us 2-3 games last year...and did their best to give the team crappy field position for most of the others. The bar is not set that high. I think the punting job was Cory Carter’s to lose last season. He was bombing them in the preseason. I hope he’s back to 100%. If so I think we’re set on specialists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, oldmanfan said: McKensie goes bye bye. McKittrick too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I'm a Brandon Beane guy. He is an absolute baller. Sean still needs to make a believer of me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said: So we all know he basically won the jets game vs us last year but if I’m not mistaken he was a falcon the year before and he had a huge return against us on their final drive to set them up in great field position to try and win that game.... almost certain of it. Incredible recall here. Following a FG that put the Bills up 20-17 late in the 4th: 4:35 - 4th) S.Hauschka kicks 68 yards from BUF 35 to ATL -3. A.Roberts pushed ob at BUF 42 for 61 yards (S.Wright) Micah Hyde then stuffed Freeman for a loss of 7, then Ryan threw an incomplete pass and then Hyde intercepted him Edited March 14, 2019 by JM57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEBills Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Great pickup, not a huge impact position anymore but he is the best in the business. Could be the difference in 1 or 2 games next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 From what I have read he is a real workout warrior. I think he and Lorenzo Alexander will get along fine being special teams players who want to show they are more than just special teams players and that they both have been journeymen. I am predicting he will surpass the yards received receiving from last four years. Bills to sign Pro Bowl returner Roberts Pro Bowl returner Andre Roberts is signing with the Buffalo Bills, sources told ESPN. Roberts, who turned 31 in January, proved last season that you're never too old to be a breakout star. After signing a one-year contract with the New York Jets for the veterans' minimum (a total of $1 million, including bonuses), Roberts was selected to his first Pro Bowl after scoring on two returns -- one punt, one kickoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 minute ago, JM57 said: Incredible recall here. Following a FG that put the Bills up 20-17 late in the 4th: 4:35 - 4th) S.Hauschka kicks 68 yards from BUF 35 to ATL -3. A.Roberts pushed ob at BUF 42 for 61 yards (S.Wright) I sure thought so. And then ended minutes later on a 4th down stand. Thank goodness he won’t be burning us anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Beasley Brown Foster Zay Williams Roberts IMO we are drafting TE before WR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 This joker can fly and picks holes well, sets up his blocks and finds those seams. I cannot believe Jets let him go. Its like releasing your pro bowl kicker-- you're going to pay for it one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 29 minutes ago, Bills2ref said: Love the signing. This was a desperate need. I can’t remember the last time the Bills actually has a big play in the return game. T Mcgee IMO 1 minute ago, Pete said: Beasley Brown Foster Zay Williams Roberts IMO we are drafting TE before WR Hell yes! and there are 3 good ones to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 and WR is way down on priority list. Offensive line, defensive line, LB, and TE before WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Good we desperately needed someone talented baxk there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 39 minutes ago, Uncle Joe said: You guys, get a room at Orchids, @YoloinOhio has over 73,000 posts. Do you know how many germs are on public library keyboards?!?!? I'm not letting him touch my Little Joey!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, RocCityRoller said: T Mcgee IMO Mckelvin housed 3 punts combined in 11/12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 24 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: Love this .. especially if he can get involved in the passing game. You can’t coach speed (well i know this is not absolutely true but it sounds good). You can't really coach speed but you can with good trainers really help them become faster. You can coach initial acceleration which is why Don Beebe's House of Speed is still in business. https://www.beebehouseofspeed.com/testimonials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Any other former Cardinal receivers available? Larry Fitzgerald? Ricky Proehl? Roy Green?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, stevewin said: McKittrick too Thanks. I mess that up every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, oldmanfan said: Thanks. I mess that up every time. Everytime someone says McKittrick I think of this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardb1952 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 When you look at the highlights, you see some very creative blocking schemes for the return team, something I never saw with the Bills last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 minute ago, That's No Moon said: Everytime someone says McKittrick I think of this. Well played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Pete said: Beasley Brown Foster Zay Williams Roberts IMO we are drafting TE before WR There's a lot of upside there, but only Beasley, Brown, and Roberts are even locks to make the team. And Roberts is mainly a special teams guy. Foster came on strong, and I like him, but he's far from having arrived. Let's face it, he's an UDFA that we cut during the year. Zay had a solid year, but he's been a disappointment. It wouldn't be a shock if he were let go, I'm not sure how much of a fit he is for this offense. And Williams just came from Canada- not exactly a sure thing. I'd say we are going to draft a size receiver in the middle rounds. A guy like Anthony Johnson, or JJ Arcega-Whiteside, or David Sills, or Wesley, there are just tons of guys. One thing's for certain, this offense is going to look completely different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, SWATeam said: There's a lot of upside there, but only Beasley, Brown, and Roberts are even locks to make the team. And Roberts is mainly a special teams guy. Foster came on strong, and I like him, but he's far from having arrived. Let's face it, he's an UDFA that we cut during the year. Zay had a solid year, but he's been a disappointment. It wouldn't be a shock if he were let go, I'm not sure how much of a fit he is for this offense. And Williams just came from Canada- not exactly a sure thing. I'd say we are going to draft a size receiver in the middle rounds. A guy like Anthony Johnson, or JJ Arcega-Whiteside, or David Sills, or Wesley, there are just tons of guys. One thing's for certain, this offense is going to look completely different. Foster is a lock. He would be claimed by every team in the league if released. Not saying he he has arrived, but he’s definitely a lock for the roster in 2019 Edited March 14, 2019 by FluffHead 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 41 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: Roscoe Parrish? Terrence McGee? CJ Spiller had some huge returns after those two were long gone from Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Rico said: Ray Ray first. If he plays well enough in preseason he can be put on the Practice Squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 It's great to upgrade at any position. Bringing in the top guy, even at long snapper, is an improvement. That being said, I'm not nearly as excited as some of you are about this pick up. In a league where more than 50% of kicks result in touchbacks, im not too sure how much of an up grade this contributes to the team as a whole. I'd be pumped to see some kick return TDs, which we've been starved for in recent years. But in perspective, this signing will have little impact. His average return yards on KO were about 29 (far better than all others). But is that 4 yards on average the difference between a successful offensive drive leading to points instead of a three and out? Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: It's great to upgrade at any position. Bringing in the top guy, even at long snapper, is an improvement. That being said, I'm not nearly as excited as some of you are about this pick up. In a league where more than 50% of kicks result in touchbacks, im not too sure how much of an up grade this contributes to the team as a whole. I'd be pumped to see some kick return TDs, which we've been starved for in recent years. But in perspective, this signing will have little impact. His average return yards on KO were about 29 (far better than all others). But is that 4 yards on average the difference between a successful offensive drive leading to points instead of a three and out? Probably not. He basically won the 2nd jets game for them in buffalo. If he can have an impact like that in just one or 2 games it’s 100% worth being excited about. Edited March 14, 2019 by Stank_Nasty 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: I think it will be an open competition for every guard and tackle position this year. Bobby Jackson is a new coach and has no prejudices or loyalty to anyone on the roster. I expect Nsekhe will end up winning the left tackle spot and Dawkins will end up at right tackle this season. A bold prediction but do not see Dawkins moving to RT because of Nsekhe. Maybe a 1st round draft pick but not Nsekhe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: It's great to upgrade at any position. Bringing in the top guy, even at long snapper, is an improvement. That being said, I'm not nearly as excited as some of you are about this pick up. In a league where more than 50% of kicks result in touchbacks, im not too sure how much of an up grade this contributes to the team as a whole. I'd be pumped to see some kick return TDs, which we've been starved for in recent years. But in perspective, this signing will have little impact. His average return yards on KO were about 29 (far better than all others). But is that 4 yards on average the difference between a successful offensive drive leading to points instead of a three and out? Probably not. Don’t forget he returns punts too. That’s another couple of touches per game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Love it! http://www.nfl.com/player/andreroberts/497320/careerstats This dude had almost 1200 kick return yards last season! 1,174 to be exact! averaged almost 30yds per return, he was top 3 in both kick and punt return, scored on 2 returns, was named to the pro bowl + named all-pro. He was a big factor in the jets having the #1 ranked special teams unit last season. I can’t believe they let him walk... Edited March 14, 2019 by BillsFan4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Am I correct in thinking the last punt or kick that the bills housed was back in 14 when thigpen took one to the barn vs GB? Been a minute for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChattanoogaBills Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Doc said: Oh and the Bills aren't taking a WR in this draft. No room. I think terry mclauren in the 4th round would still fit nicely and add even more speed and depth... Plus he can cover kicks and punts. Edited March 14, 2019 by ChattanoogaBills 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I think Roberts' addition makes the drafting of an early round WR pretty unlikely. Foster Brown Beasley Jones McKenzie Williams Roberts That's already 1 more WR than the Bills can keep. Roberts is probably just about assured a roster spot due to his KR abilities. Bills rarely carry more than 6 WRs on a roster. So that leaves 5 spots. Just not sure where a draftee fits in UNLESS they plan on trading/releasing Zay Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 23 minutes ago, Elite Poster said: I'm a Brandon Beane guy. He is an absolute baller. Sean still needs to make a believer of me... Sean took a team that no business being in the playoffs to 9-7 and did sneak into the playoffs. He is superb at putting avg defensive players and making them play as a whole unit. 24 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said: Mckelvin housed 3 punts combined in 11/12 McKelvin and McGahee who is a WR/CB with a Mc? Never mind we have Roberts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Boy, what a Jets-y thing to do... They had the #1 special teams unit in the NFL. The 2 biggest factors in that - their all-pro return man and their all-pro kicker. So, what do the Jets do? Let both walk in free agency even though they had the 2nd most cap space in the NFL. They let 2 more of their biggest ST contributors go, too. (4 total) That franchise doesn’t seem to be run very well. Edited March 14, 2019 by BillsFan4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said: He basically won the 2nd jets game for them in buffalo. If he can have an impact like that in just one or 2 games it’s 100% worth being excited about. Any team that is relying on their return man to win a game against last year's Bills, is not a team im proud of. I get that he could offer some great returns. So can other guys. Some people on Twitter are jumping up and down like we just signed Dante Hall back when he used to throw up the X. 11 minutes ago, Bills2ref said: Don’t forget he returns punts too. That’s another couple of touches per game. Good point, I'll have to go back and look at those numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Any team that is relying on their return man to win a game against last year's Bills, is not a team im proud of. Good job totally missing the point. What the hell, dude. Regardless of the quality of teams involved he showed the ability to sway the tide in more than one game. That’s an asset. Edited March 14, 2019 by Stank_Nasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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