IgotBILLStopay Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I know many of you will say Gentry who? But please do hear me out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanner_Gentry Gentry was Josh Allen's go to guy at Wyoming in the 2016 season. He had 1326 yards that season likely obliterating the school record. With him in the roster, Allen threw for 3200 yards. Without him (and a couple of others), Allen threw for 1812 yards in 2017. Clearly he had a connection with Allen. With respect to his NFL career, he was an UDFA who latched on to the Bears. He was on their practice squad most of the time before being signed to a reserve / future contract in January 2019. Given we were so starved for receivers last season (and pretty much till March 13 this off-season), I am wondering why Beane did not consider signing Gentry. I believe it would have Allen's transition so much easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) I have no idea. Probably bc no one has ever suggested it before today... You might be on to something sir! Maybe call WGR and let them know about your new idea?! Edited April 17, 2019 by gobills1212 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Because he sucks 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Lou Piccone please 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 This has been brought up a bunch of times. He's not that good. As a matter of fact, it's possible for Josh Allen to build a rapport with an even more talented WR.... ? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I wonder what his go to WR from high school is up to? Maybe we can find a spot for his best friend too? 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaLoko Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Chuck Wagon said: I wonder what his go to WR from high school is up to? Maybe we can find a spot for his best friend too? Sir....you´re on to something!!! hahahaha Edited April 17, 2019 by BuffaLoko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Because your second sentence included the phrase "hear me out." 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 If he was signed he would be the next training camp WR HOF player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 what the ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 What's DaRick up to these days? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 because you touch yourself too much. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Good lord here we go with this again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, teef said: because you touch yourself too much. or not enough.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Most likely because he had his college success against Mountain West competition. Let's let him prove he can play in the NFL before we name him Allen's go to receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: or not enough.... you're alright sherlock... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I don't think he's ever been available for them without having to sign him to the 53 this last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Never, EVER say ‘Hear me out’ in your opening line. Now I’ll never know if this is a decent thread -unless it’s reported. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 44 minutes ago, WhoTom said: Because your second sentence included the phrase "hear me out." .....don't recall seeing that phrase used here before............. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 How many NFL QB's have their college go-to WR become their NFL go-to WR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Because mcbeane thinks our WRs are better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalostu2 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I am starting to wonder if it is Tanner himself starting these threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoRN Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Because he played for Wyoming,,,, can't possibly be any good?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Because he is slow and doesn’t get great separation he isnt NFL caliber... last year he would be behind Zay, foster, KB, McKenzie, Holmes when he was here... he woulda been behind all them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, gregor7777 said: What's DaRick up to these days? Probably running routes for Brian Brohm 2 hours ago, Chuck Wagon said: I wonder what his go to WR from high school is up to? Maybe we can find a spot for his best friend too? Hey, lets sign Allen's Brother! He is a big dude who I am sure also looks good in shorts. He was also Josh's TE in high school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Has Dri Archer reported in yet? Asking for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishPrince Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Nanker said: Has Dri Archer reported in yet? Asking for a friend. No he hasnt... Last I heard, him and Vontae Davis were at the public bath house together (whatever that means) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Hear me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotBILLStopay Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Because he is slow and doesn’t get great separation he isnt NFL caliber... last year he would be behind Zay, foster, KB, McKenzie, Holmes when he was here... he woulda been behind all them Buff - Thanks for the response. He has been good enough to sign two reserve/future contracts and make the active roster with an NFL playoff team. We cant say that he was not good enough for a Bills team with arguably the worst WR corps in the league last year. That said, I do not disagree that this was not a Donovan McNabb-Marvin Harrison or Pennington - Moss college duo. I am not implying that Gentry is going to turn Allen into a Manning. Just wondering why not try him out to see if he clicks? Since all our eggs are in the Josh Allen basket, wouldnt Gentry have made the transition easier? Edited April 17, 2019 by IgotBILLStopay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, IgotBILLStopay said: Buff - Thanks for the response. He has been good enough to sign two reserve/future contracts and make the active roster with an NFL playoff team. We cant say that he was not good enough for a Bills team with arguably the worst WR corps in the league last year. That said, I do not disagree that this was not a Donovan McNabb-Marvin Harrison or Pennington - Moss college duo. I am not implying that Gentry is going to turn Allen into a Manning. Just wondering why not try him out to see if he clicks? Since all our eggs are in the Josh Allen basket, wouldnt Gentry have made the transition easier? He has some traits that are good that has kept him under contract the last 2 years... he has solid hands and a good work ethic but so do 500 pros The cream always rises in the NFL and he just hasn’t... I think he is a 5th option but at that spot I’d rather have some physical talent His and Joshs chemistry is a + , but tanners NFL game is old school ... his game might of worked in 1996 Edited April 17, 2019 by Buffalo716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Same reason we didn't sign Gerard Phelen when Flutie was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, wppete said: Exactly. One high-motor lunch-pail WR is more than enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 They bring 12 or more WRs to camp every year. They were plucking guys off the street at times last year during the season. Gentry was on the Bears practice squad then and had played well in the preseason for them so I do not think it was or is bad idea to see what he can do here. Maybe he makes our practice squad, someone has to. I bet he knows where to go when Josh breaks the pocket, it seems like he caught a bunch of those in 2016. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 hours ago, IgotBILLStopay said: I know many of you will say Gentry who? But please do hear me out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanner_Gentry Gentry was Josh Allen's go to guy at Wyoming in the 2016 season. He had 1326 yards that season likely obliterating the school record. With him in the roster, Allen threw for 3200 yards. Without him (and a couple of others), Allen threw for 1812 yards in 2017. Clearly he had a connection with Allen. With respect to his NFL career, he was an UDFA who latched on to the Bears. He was on their practice squad most of the time before being signed to a reserve / future contract in January 2019. Given we were so starved for receivers last season (and pretty much till March 13 this off-season), I am wondering why Beane did not consider signing Gentry. I believe it would have Allen's transition so much easier. Go pay your bills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I was one who thought they should have signed him last year. But now that we have Beasley, there’s no need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotBILLStopay Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Albany,n.y. said: Same reason we didn't sign Gerard Phelen when Flutie was here. Umm no. Phelan went out of the NFL years before because of a knee injury:) 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: He has some traits that are good that has kept him under contract the last 2 years... he has solid hands and a good work ethic but so do 500 pros The cream always rises in the NFL and he just hasn’t... I think he is a 5th option but at that spot I’d rather have some physical talent His and Joshs chemistry is a + , but tanners NFL game is old school ... his game might of worked in 1996 Fair enough. I just dont know enough about his game. Looks like he was good at coming down with what Allen threw at him - but maybe it wont translate in today's NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Can we draft him at 9 or is it too late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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