DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 29 minutes ago, Lurker said: I'm sure Beane's disappointed that this guy passed away...he would have been a hell of a third down option in this RB room... I don't see the comedy in this or maybe it wasn't supposed to be funny? of course, not to insult or anything but coming from an avatar like that, it may be just a steaming source of sarcasm? as for TJ, I'm on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Makes sense to me. Though not great at anything, he is a quality backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: I would rather draft one at this point Agreed, plus offer a 4th to the Browns for Duke Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, K-GunJimKelly12 said: Yea, why go after a 25 year old dual threat back who has had a success in the league and still has potential to be better. IMO Yeldon is the type of back that could go from a bad offense with a bad QB like Jacksonville, to a team with good offense and QB and have a huge jump statistically. If we get Yeldon and Allen takes a leap, I could see Yeldon having a great year, especially if McCoy really is more done than we think. Also if we land Yeldon, it would allow us to still draft a RB but not have to make it a priority. We can wait for one to come to us in the draft at the right time and not have to overdraft one. If we don't have one fall to us at the right time, no big deal. We fill other holes/add depth this draft and are very well situated to draft a RB in 2020. I can't see why anyone would want to turn the Bills looking at Yeldon into a negative. I love Yeldon while he was at Bama, he was nice his first few years. He had more burst a few years ago. Yeldon isn’t the problem, the way they are handling the position is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamkrgr Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Absolutely makes sense to sign him. Still in his prime with not a lot of wear and tear. Would provide a good receiving option out of the backfield. I think you'd still target a guy like Rodney Anderson or Bryce Love in the 6th or 7th(if available) and let them rehab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 The discord in Jags land is a bit of a red flag, but there is lot's to like about Yeldon. The Bills have one of the better locker rooms in the league, I think, and might be strong enough to help Yeldon stay on task. If the Bills did sign him, it would certainly raise the level of competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Considering the draft class, it makes sense. 1 year deal and possibly draft one next year. He’s not a lead back but he’s capable of delivering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 46 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Interesting. This regime really doesn't like to draft RBs. It pains me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 27 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: I would rather draft one at this point ...yup...draft and develop...I'm in.........can't say who or where as I don't get to see college ball......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Beane basically said RBs are a dime a dozen. 3 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...yup...draft and develop...I'm in.........can't say who or where as I don't get to see college ball......... RBs don't need to develop TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Boca BIlls said: Beane basically said RBs are a dime a dozen. RBs don't need to develop TBH. If they're needed to pass protect they do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Boca BIlls said: Beane basically said RBs are a dime a dozen. RBs don't need to develop TBH. Nope....just fit one that fits the blocking being put together....... To me this OL screams power running game.......so.......a power back makes sense (I have the sneaking suspician that Gore is going to end up looking better then Shady....hope I am wrong though) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 minute ago, the skycap said: If they're needed to pass protect they do. That is why you can just pick up a vet that already knows how for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Boca BIlls said: That is why you can just pick up a vet that already knows how for cheap. That's why I'm banging the drum for Yeldon. Anyone know if he left Buffalo yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, Boca BIlls said: Beane basically said RBs are a dime a dozen. RBs don't need to develop TBH. ......playbook/scheme/surroundings wise?.....have to disagree........but respect your opinion bud.. Just now, the skycap said: That's why I'm banging the drum for Yeldon. Anyone know if he left Buffalo yet? ...Applebee's for dinner...window seat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 This is the time of year where teams bring in vets for visits and tell them if the draft falls a certain way, we’ll sign you immediately after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ......playbook/scheme/surroundings wise?.....have to disagree........but respect your opinion bud.. ...Applebee's for dinner...window seat.. That seat is reserved for McGahee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Hope this happens--excellent receiver too, and young. To me, this, inexplicably, has been one of the most important need areas not yet addressed. So, while late in the game, could be a key pick-up. Shoot, at 25, who knows what this guy could do on a good offense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 He is this generations version of eddie george for me Without fail ends up on my fantasy teams and disappoints. Yet i always end up with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 No thanks. Shady is going for 1100 yards with this new line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Just now, Ethan in Portland said: No thanks. Shady is going for 1100 yards with this new line Just a hunch? Really think the Bills can risk their season on a pipe dream? No sign of life in him last year, consistently. Obviously I hope you are right, but nothing to go on here other than his career stats--not 2018. The Bills cannot take that chance, should not. In the Super Bowl years the Bills almost always cut ties with players when they were done--sign of a good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeBuffaloGreatAgain Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mister Defense said: Hope this happens--excellent receiver too, and young. To me, this, inexplicably, has been one of the most important need areas not yet addressed. So, while late in the game, could be a key pick-up. Shoot, at 25, who knows what this guy could do on a good offense. I don’t. CJ Spiller has better break tackle ability than this joker. I laughed when he was drafted and new the Jags would be drafting another RB in the near future because he stinks. Yeldon is absolute garbage. So bad.... we all know what this guy could do in a good offense, not read a hole, fall on first contact, and be gone in a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I’d be all about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, junior12thman92 said: Ding ding ding. I think the same thing. Yeldon probably wants to test the waters to see which RB-needy teams don't address RB in the draft. That way he knows the what opportunities exist for which teams. He knows what opportunities exist when teams contact him. You have it backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 If we have a good/great Oline and a top 12 passing offense, I don't really care who RB 2/3 is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 The Bills might draft a RB in the mid to late rounds, but I think the plan is to draft one early on next year and ride Shady this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, HansLanda said: If we have a good/great Oline and a top 12 passing offense, I don't really care who RB 2/3 is. I doubt we'll have a top 12 passing offense and right now our top 2 RB's are over 30. I definitely think our 3rd RB could get a lot of snaps. Also, our OL is average. There is not a single probowl caliber player there. Still, that's a big improvement. Edited April 16, 2019 by GreggTX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthNYfan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Agreed. Beane just getting to know him, will tell him that he will give him a call in a few years when he’s a bit more ripe He needs to play for the Panthers for a couple of years 18 minutes ago, MakeBuffaloGreatAgain said: I don’t. CJ Spiller has better break tackle ability than this joker. I laughed when he was drafted and new the Jags would be drafting another RB in the near future because he stinks. Yeldon is absolute garbage. So bad.... we all know what this guy could do in a good offense, not read a hole, fall on first contact, and be gone in a year. But But But Somebody yelled at me and told me he was the best back in Jax and that fournette sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 23 minutes ago, Mister Defense said: Just a hunch? Really think the Bills can risk their season on a pipe dream? No sign of life in him last year, consistently. Obviously I hope you are right, but nothing to go on here other than his career stats--not 2018. The Bills cannot take that chance, should not. In the Super Bowl years the Bills almost always cut ties with players when they were done--sign of a good team. I have a "hunch" that our OL will be better too. Anything is possible, but it's hard to imagine Shady having a worse year than last in 2019 unless this O is riddled by injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Clyde Smith said: I rather them draft a RB, but I like Yeldon so i'm on board. It’s looking less and less like that’s gonna happen - at least not til day 3. JMO . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 The Bills can still sign Yeldon and draft a RB. They can keep 4 RB's on the roster, as most teams do, but that includes a FB. The Bills should keep 4 RB's, release DiMarco, as he is useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Yeldon was coached by Kelly Skipper for the majority of his career. I think he is an interesting guy who could thrive in Daboll's offense, as the James White type. I dunno. I'm good with it. He's better than anything in the draft this year not named Jacobs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Now this T.J., I have no problem with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: You can't convince me this possible move isn't about continuing to improve our special teams.This would be the 5th move Beane has made with having the units in mind.So far..Beane gets a solid A in the category....no more crying about missing Holmes as a gunner...no more worried about guys like Pitts and Lacey attempting to make half hearted tackles. Yeldon doesnt play special teams 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: Yeldon was coached by Kelly Skipper for the majority of his career. I think he is an interesting guy who could thrive in Daboll's offense, as the James White type. I dunno. I'm good with it. He's better than anything in the draft this year not named Jacobs. Great catch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 hours ago, ColoradoBills said: I called TJ yesterday when Beane was asked about the RBs being old and will he draft one. He said he likes a RB still available in FA. Yeldon catches well out of the backfield. If they sign him they can draft a RB high next year. This is what I was thinking. Do we not only have 1 more year for Shady and Gore is only 1 year. TJ locked in for a few at low money would give them experience on the roster next year with a draft pick in 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: He knows what opportunities exist when teams contact him. You have it backwards. Maybe I worded it poorly. What I'm saying is, he's getting his FA visits out of the way and now he has his rankings of where he wants to play. Teams A, B, and C say they want to sign him if they don't draft a RB. Team B drafts someone, leaving Team A and C. Now he can make his decision because he has all the info he needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 24 minutes ago, Georgie said: Yeldon doesnt play special teams Grant serves as the Jaguars' primary kickoff returner and also has other roles on special teams. Yeldon has never played a special-teams snap in his NFL career. Grant played 156 last season, and he broke a 58-yard run out of punt formation in Jacksonville's victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Yeldon ..and hasn't going back to '17. healthy he is a hell of a versatile back. hope they can work something out and he doesn't end up with the patsies**? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Probably keeping their options open in case they don't land their preferred RB in draft. I like Yeldon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 hours ago, ColoradoBills said: I called TJ yesterday when Beane was asked about the RBs being old and will he draft one. He said he likes a RB still available in FA. Yeldon catches well out of the backfield. If they sign him they can draft a RB high next year. I read this post three times before I realized you aren't good friends with TJ Yeldon 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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