Laughing Coffin Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 McCoy is the only true every down back we have on the roster. What we gonna have Gore tote the rock 15 times a game? I don't see it. TJ Yeldon was brought in to possibly take Gore's position. Yeldon is great on pass protection and is a very capable receiving option out of the backfield. I'm not sure if we keep 4 but if we can swing that I think we will given the age of 2 of our RBs. But if we keep 3, it's probably Gore that's going to be cut, not McCoyMedia just overreacting to a 3rd round pick thinking that the writing is on the wall for McCoy, despite Beane coming out and immediately dismissing all possibility of that and saying that McCoy is still our #1 RB. Beane has been pretty straightforward with the media regarding players, he's not Gettleman that just says one thing and does the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-troop Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) It would be strange if they capped it at 3 backs, considering last year they had 5 backs and 4 of them were less talented than Gore, Yeldon + Singletary. Edited April 29, 2019 by c-troop 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Gore is very versatile, he can even play fullback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I think they’ll keep more than 3 RBs, but wouldn’t Dimarco be odd-man out? You can always plug a TE or quick, agile lineman in for the few times you use a fullback, and get the same or better production. JMO . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I don’t think so - he and Keith Ford are the only two “power backs” out of all of them 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I think it’s pretty simple... Shady is feature back. Singletary is his backup. Gore is short yardage/power. Yeldon is 3rd down/receiving back. 16 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 57 minutes ago, SCBills said: I think it’s pretty simple... Shady is feature back. Singletary is his backup. Gore is short yardage/power. Yeldon is 3rd down/receiving back. Sounds perfect, Daboll comes from the NE system where they like to have a committee of backs too 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Nah, I went back and looked at his tape and Gore has 0 Avengers spoilers. He’s good in my book. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessYaDigg Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 i think we'll keep 4 RBs. Dimarco's time is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I think the FB will be the back to go. 3 veteran backs....3 backs that know how to pass protect. To me Singletary is a stash pick for next year.......he will be in the roster because and of course wont go to practice squad...but the plan is still Shady, Gore, Yeldon for this year. After this year....Shady and Gore are a year older Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) Bills kept 4 last year. 3 active 1 inactive for 9 games. After Taiwan Jones got hurt, they carried 3. That’s not including Dimarco. Edited April 29, 2019 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 They can easily keep 4 LeSean Singletary ( Can be inactive) Gore Yeldon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 It wouldn't surprise me if they traded Shady before during the preseason or season for a future draft pick like they did with Watkins, Darby, and Dareus. Have him show he's still got it and then trade him to a Superbowl caliber team that could use an upgrade at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Unless Gore shows that he really is tapped out and has nothing left in the tank, I'd be very surprised if he was let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: It wouldn't surprise me if they traded Shady before during the preseason or season for a future draft pick like they did with Watkins, Darby, and Dareus. Have him show he's still got it and then trade him to a Superbowl caliber team that could use an upgrade at RB. I feel like its oft mentioned here, but shady simply is worth more to the team then he’d likely fetch in any trade scenario. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 If ANY of the four are cut, I agree...Gore is gone. Bring him in for TC, show the young fellas how its done, and cut bait. Shady is starting. Yeldon got a TWO year deal, 3rd rd pick....Gore is the odd man out. Probably just as worth the money on him to be here thru final cuts, as it is to have him suit up in the regular season. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) I agree with this. But I think they move away from DiMarco and use Knox in the H back role when the need arises. Edited April 29, 2019 by Luka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coffin Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, Luka said: I agree with this. But I think they move away from DiMarco and use Knox in the H back role when the need arises. I think Tyler Kroft or Jake Fisher would fill that role if needed above Knox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, Luka said: I agree with this. But I think they move away from DiMarco and use Knox in the H back role when the need arises. I believe this is exactly what will happen. They will keep McCoy, Gore, Yeldon, Singletary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 A really solid line .... maybe we go with 2 QBs and open up a spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 45 minutes ago, Boca BIlls said: They can easily keep 4 LeSean Singletary ( Can be inactive) Gore Yeldon I agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) What level of effort will Shady give? Is he up for proving he still has it, or is he counting on his reputation just giving a half-hearted effort this year. I am not clear on how motivated McCoy is, going into his final season with the Bills (if he hasn't played his final game here). Edited April 29, 2019 by buffaloaggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Laughing Coffin said: McCoy is the only true every down back we have on the roster. What we gonna have Gore tote the rock 15 times a game? I don't see it. TJ Yeldon was brought in to possibly take Gore's position. Yeldon is great on pass protection and is a very capable receiving option out of the backfield. I'm not sure if we keep 4 but if we can swing that I think we will given the age of 2 of our RBs. But if we keep 3, it's probably Gore that's going to be cut, not McCoyMedia just overreacting to a 3rd round pick thinking that the writing is on the wall for McCoy, despite Beane coming out and immediately dismissing all possibility of that and saying that McCoy is still our #1 RB. Beane has been pretty straightforward with the media regarding players, he's not Gettleman that just says one thing and does the opposite. This what makes this pick even more stupid, the guy is slow and small and yet will end up making the team just because he was picked 3rd. The needed WR help and grab some guy who was beasting in a very weak conference. I had no problem drafting a true homerun RB , Beane even admitted he is not that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Laughing Coffin said: McCoy is the only true every down back we have on the roster. What we gonna have Gore tote the rock 15 times a game? I don't see it. TJ Yeldon was brought in to possibly take Gore's position. Yeldon is great on pass protection and is a very capable receiving option out of the backfield. I'm not sure if we keep 4 but if we can swing that I think we will given the age of 2 of our RBs. But if we keep 3, it's probably Gore that's going to be cut, not McCoyMedia just overreacting to a 3rd round pick thinking that the writing is on the wall for McCoy, despite Beane coming out and immediately dismissing all possibility of that and saying that McCoy is still our #1 RB. Beane has been pretty straightforward with the media regarding players, he's not Gettleman that just says one thing and does the opposite. Gore was still very productive last year I think his YPC was better then all the RB’s on our roaster , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I think Gore is safe unless he totally looks bad. I am not so confidant as you that MCcoy is a shoe in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Frank Gore Stats 2018, age 35; Rush attempts; 156 Yards; 722 Average Yards per carry; 4.6 yards Receptions; 12 Receiving yards; 124 Average yards per reception; 10.3 yards For the last 6 years everyone (including myself) has been saying that Frank Gore is too old to keep playing at a high level and is about to hit "the wall". He does hit the wall every year and runs right through it. If he can contribute 4.6 yards per carry on 150 rushes this season for us, that would be huge. I'm done saying that Gore is too old to play RB in the NFL. I've been wrong too many times. He is one of those athletic freaks like Adrian Peterson. A combination or great genes, a phenomenal work ethic to stay in game shape, and a fierce drive to compete. I think the Gore signing was brilliant. They are not looking to have him carry the rock 200+ times. I would expect a similar work load to what he had in Miami last year. I think he and Shady will just about evenly split RB1 duties and they will bring in Singletary for a change of pace back and to also get some valuable game time experience for when he is the feature back next year. Yeldon will be the receiving back like James White in New England. If Singletary plays so well that it's hard to keep him off the field, that's a great problem to have, and I think he eats into Shady and Gore's time share equally. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacoy38 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I think Dimarco gets cut. Too hard to justify having a FB who is almost strictly a special teamed. Thinking Gore or even Fisher can do his role. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) 4 RB’s, no FB- bye Murphy Edited April 30, 2019 by billsfan_34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 McCoy probably has 5 or 6 good games per season left him based on last years debacle. The question is will he be all used up by week 6, or will the Bills spread out the work load in hopes of getting to the playoff run and playoffs with a rested McCoy. I don't know much about the rookies. The Bills veteran stable to my eyes is just as bad as last years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Niagara Dude said: This what makes this pick even more stupid, the guy is slow and small and yet will end up making the team just because he was picked 3rd. The needed WR help and grab some guy who was beasting in a very weak conference. I had no problem drafting a true homerun RB , Beane even admitted he is not that. Dude have watched any of the tape on him. 6.0 per carry and 66 TDs in three years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I doubt Singletary is not active. He is gonna be special I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilton Bills Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 It's always Shady in Buffalo. Gore on a 1 year deal stays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: I feel like its oft mentioned here, but shady simply is worth more to the team then he’d likely fetch in any trade scenario. So, if we're 1-5 despite Shady having a rebound year than we shouldn't attempt to trade him given we'll pry lose him in free agency at the end of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Circlethewagon8404 said: i think we'll keep 4 RBs. Dimarco's time is up. Bingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Shady is on the last year of his contract and is a long shot to be back next season. Frank Gore is on a one year contract and may be brought back next year on a similar one year contract for $1-2 MM if he continues to produce this season and provide some veteran leadership for the offense and RB room. Yeldon is on a 2 year contract averaging $1.6 MM a year. Unless Yeldon is horrible this season I would guess he is back next year too. In 2020 I think the plan will be Singletary as the feature back, Gore or some other free agent or draftee as the change of pace back, and Yeldon as the receiving back. With those three combined next year, the RB position will cost less than $5 MM. Pretty good value there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfeuh57 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 They will keep 4 and Gore till may not make the 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Gore isn't going anywhere. McCoy is toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 3 hours ago, buffaloaggie said: What level of effort will Shady give? Is he up for proving he still has it, or is he counting on his reputation just giving a half-hearted effort this year. I am not clear on how motivated McCoy is, going into his final season with the Bills (if he hasn't played his final game here). Very. He wants canton bad. Not quite there yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Niagara Dude said: This what makes this pick even more stupid, the guy is slow and small and yet will end up making the team just because he was picked 3rd. The needed WR help and grab some guy who was beasting in a very weak conference. I had no problem drafting a true homerun RB , Beane even admitted he is not that. Slow like Kareem hunt and Le’veon Bell Small like Kamera, Hunt & Maurice Jones Drew Stupid picks also? (Hunt’s off he feild stuff not withstanding) Edited April 30, 2019 by Over 29 years of fanhood 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Slacks Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 They keep 4 and a fullback. Last year they started 4 RB’s during the season. We had to call one up from the practice squad for those who forget (Kieth Ford). NE runs with 4 backs every season. We run a similar offense. I’d imagine they want McCoy to get 15-20 touches. Gore will get 6-10 (pass blocking downs). New kid will factor in as well as Yeldon. They just might not all get their touches the first few weeks. But the RB’s are going to get banged up. It’s football. Beane and McDermott said they want to run and play action. We couldn’t do that last year. We will this year and watch Josh Allen progress this season because of it. Good things my friends. Good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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