eball Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Shady. Gore. Yeldon. This is all about Josh Allen. Jokes about age aside, Beane is putting experienced players in the backfield with Josh -- guys who (1) know where they are supposed to be, (2) know who they are supposed to block, and (3) can provide an outlet as receivers when needed. It's a very astute plan. 23 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOboy Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I'm all for keeping Josh upright and giving him the best chance to succeed this year. I also think Shady will be far more effective this year with a significantly better OL. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbrinx Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I like it, less chance of self inflicted mistakes and penalties due to inexperience. All have had success in the NFL, even Yeldon to a degree. With a little luck they will stay healthy and we will have a kick a$$ RB squad. Go Bills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, eball said: Shady. Gore. Yeldon. This is all about Josh Allen. Jokes about age aside, Beane is putting experienced players in the backfield with Josh -- guys who (1) know where they are supposed to be, (2) know who they are supposed to block, and (3) can provide an outlet as receivers when needed. It's a very astute plan. Let me see, 25,000 yards rushing between 2 of them. One is known for being fast and evasive, another is a slammer who is a great lead blocker to boot, and a third has damn good hands for a RB and has a career average of 4.0. Essentially, everything you said. Yeah, I am with you, and them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I think Shady gets cut. Definitely see a RB being drafted. Hopefully Miles Sanders or Trayveon Williams. Gore I would keep as a battering ram, goal line back and short yardage grinder. Yeldon could potentially be a starter. God I love that signing so much. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I Billieve this is the plan. Throw in a young buck to learn the ropes and make an occasional play or two and take over down the road. I'm really anxious to see how we address TE and WR in the draft. I kind of hope we forego OL and get us some playmakers at skill positions on O and some fierce penetrating DL. Only days away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, eball said: Shady. Gore. Yeldon. This is all about Josh Allen. Jokes about age aside, Beane is putting experienced players in the backfield with Josh -- guys who (1) know where they are supposed to be, (2) know who they are supposed to block, and (3) can provide an outlet as receivers when needed. It's a very astute plan. Yeah. I think the signing of Yeldon pretty much eliminates any draft pick of a RB in this draft. They have put a group of RBs that could all start (I know how some of you feel about the age of Shady and Gore) in this league right now. They are experienced and all have what it takes to be good backs still. This draft will not see a RB at all unless a guy they really covet falls to a much later spot than they imagined. I see this draft as all about DL, OL, WR, TE, and LB. Give your young QB protection, and toys to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbrinx Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I think we draft a late round rook or pick up an undrafted rook RB, Shady and Gore will be on this roster on opening day baring injuries, there to good even at their age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 28 minutes ago, eball said: Shady. Gore. Yeldon. This is all about Josh Allen. Jokes about age aside, Beane is putting experienced players in the backfield with Josh -- guys who (1) know where they are supposed to be, (2) know who they are supposed to block, and (3) can provide an outlet as receivers when needed. It's a very astute plan. Also great receivers out the backfield 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, NewDayBills said: I think Shady gets cut. Definitely see a RB being drafted. Hopefully Miles Sanders or Trayveon Williams. Gore I would keep as a battering ram, goal line back and short yardage grinder. Yeldon could potentially be a starter. God I love that signing so much. Lol. I react to your post and you instantly look at my profile and react negatively to my last 4 posts, oh man, I love how sensitive some people get. We’ll revisit this when we cut shady like you say we will. Trade him? Possibly. Why not trade a RB at the end of his career if there’s a taker.....but he’s still our best RB. its ok man, not everyone will agree with everything you say. Don’t take things to heart on the message boards 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 We are in pretty good shape at RB for one season. If there is a back that is BPA in rounds 3 and on, I won’t be shocked to see them draft him. However, we are now in position to not be pressed into a back this draft and can always target one next free agency and draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, eball said: Shady. Gore. Yeldon. This is all about Josh Allen. Jokes about age aside, Beane is putting experienced players in the backfield with Josh -- guys who (1) know where they are supposed to be, (2) know who they are supposed to block, and (3) can provide an outlet as receivers when needed. It's a very astute plan. It works perfectly with the idea of bringing in offensive linemen whose strength is pass protection -- have RBs who are smart and experienced and can do more than their blockers, and who are also good pass catchers to improve Allen's short game. Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, eball said: Shady. Gore. Yeldon. This is all about Josh Allen. Jokes about age aside, Beane is putting experienced players in the backfield with Josh -- guys who (1) know where they are supposed to be, (2) know who they are supposed to block, and (3) can provide an outlet as receivers when needed. It's a very astute plan. The playaction pass game is gonna be dangerous with Brown and Metcalf stretching the defense. Beasley in the slot and Yeldon, Shady, Gore as outlets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonboy Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I for one love that we are actually now talking about drafting for depth and long-term planning, to be ready to replace guys whose contracts are up or are flexible to be cut in the next year or two.....this is so different from drafting to fill larger and immediate holes.....I am definitely not used to this! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) I think it's all about getting good running backs, personally. And winning games. And being effective on offense. Edited April 22, 2019 by Thurman#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, NewDayBills said: I think Shady gets cut. Definitely see a RB being drafted. Hopefully Miles Sanders or Trayveon Williams. Gore I would keep as a battering ram, goal line back and short yardage grinder. Yeldon could potentially be a starter. God I love that signing so much. Highly doubt they release Shady as he's still there for a reason -- mostly leadership, but also that maybe he still CAN cut on a dime and add value to an offensive line that is mostly assembled to keep Josh upright. While cutting him saves a decent amount of cap space, they are already so far below cap that it's hard to see them suddenly worrying about that now. I don't think there's zero chance they release him. If he looks terrible in camp, one of his many off-field questions catches up to him, and/or Murphy works better behind the line or Ford or Wade proves to be special, they may test to see if they can get anything for him and if not, release him. Don't think signing Yeldon will have much to do with that though. 25 minutes ago, bourbonboy said: I for one love that we are actually now talking about drafting for depth and long-term planning, to be ready to replace guys whose contracts are up or are flexible to be cut in the next year or two.....this is so different from drafting to fill larger and immediate holes.....I am definitely not used to this! Been thinking the same. Getting ready to watch this draft feels more chill than most as the air of desperation seems gone. Plus, I feel more faith in this GM & coach than I have in awhile that if they do pick a headscratcher at 9, it'll be easier to rationalize (admittedly, I do always rationalize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 44 minutes ago, bourbonboy said: I for one love that we are actually now talking about drafting for depth and long-term planning, to be ready to replace guys whose contracts are up or are flexible to be cut in the next year or two.....this is so different from drafting to fill larger and immediate holes.....I am definitely not used to this! Couldn't agree more with your post. Beane signs Yeldon (a good signing IMO) and people immediately think he needs to kick Shady to the curb. Having depth players that could actually start if needed is what "well managed" teams do. I am definitely not used to this too. Keep working Mr. Beane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 hour ago, TOboy said: I'm all for keeping Josh upright and giving him the best chance to succeed this year. I also think Shady will be far more effective this year with a significantly better OL. The OL and I think he and Gore will push each other all season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Agreed. I've said for months that the plan is and always has been to have a youth movement and complete makeover at running back NEXT offseason. For Allen's first couple years, they want steady, smart, dependable veterans who can pass protect. By year 3 of Josh Allen, if they feel he is who they thought he would be, I expect to see them part with McCoy and Gore and draft some youngsters. Yeldon's two year deal only adds fuel to this fire, in my mind. They don't want to have to COMPLETELY start over in that room next season, so they'll have Yeldon as a holdover and 3rd down back. RB1 and RB2 will be occupied by new faces, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 hour ago, NewEra said: Lol. I react to your post and you instantly look at my profile and react negatively to my last 4 posts, oh man, I love how sensitive some people get. We’ll revisit this when we cut shady like you say we will. Trade him? Possibly. Why not trade a RB at the end of his career if there’s a taker.....but he’s still our best RB. its ok man, not everyone will agree with everything you say. Don’t take things to heart on the message boards This isn't the SAT, or the ASVAB or a freaking Harvard entrance exam. I like Yeldon and think he'll have a major role, you don't and that's fine. We'll know after the draft and either way I'm not the type to say I told you so. As far as emojis, who cares? You did that twice to me in 3-4 days, what's the matter? Who cares? You took shots at me so I found weak posts by you, it's only fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, NewDayBills said: This isn't the SAT, or the ASVAB or a freaking Harvard entrance exam. I like Yeldon and think he'll have a major role, you don't and that's fine. We'll know after the draft and either way I'm not the type to say I told you so. As far as emojis, who cares? You did that twice to me in 3-4 days, what's the matter? Who cares? You took shots at me so I found weak posts by you, it's only fair. The difference is, I just read the forums. I emoji as I read. I don’t track down certain posters posts and criticize them just because they gave me 2 negative emojis in 3-4 days. Just listen to yourself You got upset, looked at my profile and made negative emojis to my comments. JUST BECAUSE you were butthurt. Like I said, don’t be so sensitive. People make negative emojis to me all the time. People that I’m friends with IRL. We laugh about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 If they add Bryce Love in the 4th/5th, this among the best backfields in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 47 minutes ago, 947 said: If they add Bryce Love in the 4th/5th, this among the best backfields in the NFL. Until he breaks something in his 3rd game. Different injuries, but I see the same outcome as Jahvid Best. Ultra talented, yet his body (head in Bears case) isn’t made for the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Every single one of these guys can catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Logic said: Agreed. I've said for months that the plan is and always has been to have a youth movement and complete makeover at running back NEXT offseason. For Allen's first couple years, they want steady, smart, dependable veterans who can pass protect. By year 3 of Josh Allen, if they feel he is who they thought he would be, I expect to see them part with McCoy and Gore and draft some youngsters. Yeldon's two year deal only adds fuel to this fire, in my mind. They don't want to have to COMPLETELY start over in that room next season, so they'll have Yeldon as a holdover and 3rd down back. RB1 and RB2 will be occupied by new faces, though. But let's take Beane at his word about drafting BPA. Shady and Gore are starters this year with Yeldon as a 3rd down back going into next year. IF a RB falls that Beane likes a lot and with no other glaring holes he can pick him. I see this as a plus in terms of the draft. Perry, Murphy, Ford and in my mind DiMarco ALL could be let go for a rookie RB with potential. Ford can spend another camp in Buffalo and go back to the PS for emergency call up if needed. If Beane doesn't draft a RB this year he can bring in a UDFA for camp snaps because Shady and Gore won't be taking many. The draft is going to be so fun to watch this year. I got a feeling that every pick will be fun to discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I think a post in another thread has it right. Yeldon signed a two year deal. contracts for both Shady and Gore are done after the upcoming season Chances that either one signs another one with Buffalo are slim. Yeldon could be the veteran presence at that point with the Bills drafting a youngster in the 2020 draft, a draft loaded with good RBs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Shady ain't getting cut. Think back to the game last season vs Detroit. The only RBs we had for that game were Marcus Murphy (who left the game injured before halftime) and Keith Ford. Point being: we sure could've used some RB depth that game. Shady ain't getting cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/22/2019 at 11:00 AM, eball said: Shady. Gore. Yeldon. This is all about Josh Allen. Jokes about age aside, Beane is putting experienced players in the backfield with Josh -- guys who (1) know where they are supposed to be, (2) know who they are supposed to block, and (3) can provide an outlet as receivers when needed. It's a very astute plan. You get it !!! Put the young QB together with guys who know where they are supposed to be. We DON'T want Allen and the rookie, TE, RB, WR both to be wondering....."guess, they changed the defense, is he going to go to the right spot, or isn't he attune yet to what is going on?" Some for the offensive line working together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Perhaps so. Gore has always gotten by on his wits. Shady has taken Josh under his wing, so to speak. Yeldon is a decent backup. Despite all the fans ranting about their ages, this could be far worse. Next year our top pick or FA signing could be Shady's heir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I’m as excited as anyone about Beane, Allen and the Bills but I wouldn’t call his handling of the RB position anything positive. I just don’t see guys with that much wear and tear being reliable/productive for an entire season. Here’s to hoping I’m wrong. The pick that would get me most excited on Thursday night would be Miles Sanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlonce Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/22/2019 at 11:29 AM, NewEra said: Lol. I react to your post and you instantly look at my profile and react negatively to my last 4 posts, oh man, I love how sensitive some people get. We’ll revisit this when we cut shady like you say we will. Trade him? Possibly. Why not trade a RB at the end of his career if there’s a taker.....but he’s still our best RB. its ok man, not everyone will agree with everything you say. Don’t take things to heart on the message boards Im not defending the guy, and you might be right, but it’s very easy to accidentally get to someone’s profile. Especially if you are using a phone or iPad. I’ve been to other posters profile by mistake a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, dlonce said: Im not defending the guy, and you might be right, but it’s very easy to accidentally get to someone’s profile. Especially if you are using a phone or iPad. I’ve been to other posters profile by mistake a few times. For sure. I click on people profiles accidentally all the time as well. But how is that the same thing as viewing my profile then negatively reacting to my last 4 posts? He even admitted to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 All 3 backs give you a different look and running style Shady the elusive scat back Gore the 1 cut tank Yeldon is a bigger back but has good lateral agility and wiggle. He runs very upright so he doesn’t run like a bigger back and move the pile but he has good vision and is a creative runner... he also is VERY PRODUCTIVE while playing hurt... his game doesn’t suffer that much and the NFL is a long season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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