OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) Here's what the Bills' 53-man roster could look like in Week 1 against the Jets Sal Maiorana, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Published 3:31 a.m. ET May 9, 2019 ORCHARD PARK – Last summer when the Buffalo Bills pulled into training camp at St. John Fisher College, all eyes were on the quarterback competition, specifically how rookie first-round draft pick Josh Allen was performing. When the Bills return in late July for their 20th visit to Pittsford, eyes will be spread all around the practice fields because with all the off-season additions to the roster, there will be several competitions unfolding, a few of which could be fascinating. Between now and then there will be a rookie mini-camp, organized team activities, and a mandatory mini-camp that will help coach Sean McDermott and his staff get to know all of these new players, reconnect with returning players, and develop a plan leading into the Fisher sessions, which will be critical when it comes time to picking the 53-man roster. https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2019/05/09/buffalo-bills-53-man-roster-projection-shows-several-new-starters/3654878002/ Edited May 9, 2019 by OldTimeAFLGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishRifle Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 @OldTimeAFLGuy Article requires subscription for me. May want to add to thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YodaMan79 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Same here, not paying for that. Oh...and our opinions here have as much merit and probability of being right as his. Too many variables to start this stuff now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 This content is only available to subscribers. 99¢ per month for 3 months. Save 90%. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Investigative reporting that keeps citizens in charge of our democracy Expert coverage about Rochester food and drink scene Unparalleled high school sports and Buffalo Bills reporting Daily newsletter with top news to know Mobile apps including immersive storytelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: This content is only available to subscribers. 99¢ per month for 3 months. Save 90%. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Investigative reporting that keeps citizens in charge of our democracy Expert coverage about Rochester food and drink scene Unparalleled high school sports and Buffalo Bills reporting Daily newsletter with top news to know Mobile apps including immersive storytelling I really think that if we have to pay for reading then they should have to pay for advertising here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Another link another paid to read subscription. No no no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: Here's what the Bills' 53-man roster could look like in Week 1 against the Jets Sal Maiorana, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Published 3:31 a.m. ET May 9, 2019 ORCHARD PARK – Last summer when the Buffalo Bills pulled into training camp at St. John Fisher College, all eyes were on the quarterback competition, specifically how rookie first-round draft pick Josh Allen was performing. When the Bills return in late July for their 20th visit to Pittsford, eyes will be spread all around the practice fields because with all the off-season additions to the roster, there will be several competitions unfolding, a few of which could be fascinating. Between now and then there will be a rookie mini-camp, organized team activities, and a mandatory mini-camp that will help coach Sean McDermott and his staff get to know all of these new players, reconnect with returning players, and develop a plan leading into the Fisher sessions, which will be critical when it comes time to picking the 53-man roster. https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2019/05/09/buffalo-bills-53-man-roster-projection-shows-several-new-starters/3654878002/ Inquiring (cheepassed) minds want to know Was Zay on the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Just now, ShadyBillsFan said: Inquiring (cheepassed) minds want to know Was Zay on the list? Gimme a few bucks and I’ll go find out...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 35 minutes ago, YodaMan79 said: Same here, not paying for that. Oh...and our opinions here have as much merit and probability of being right as his. Too many variables to start this stuff now. Exactly. His guess is as good as any of ours. It's like paying to see someone's mock draft. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 31 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: I really think that if we have to pay for reading then they should have to pay for advertising here. People just need to stop posting links to sites that need subscriptions. If you pay for a subscription aren't you checking it daily or weekly anyway? Why post it here 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Inquiring (cheepassed) minds want to know Was Zay on the list? Why yes he was...... Overall the list is reasonable. OL is the largest question. He has Ford at RT which makes sense but my guess is they start him at G. Edited May 9, 2019 by Just Joshin' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 ...did not know the link required a subscription....sincerely apologize......... Quarterbacks (3) Depth chart: Josh Allen, Matt Barkley, Derek Anderson Running backs (5) Depth chart: LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore, T.J. Yeldon, Devin Singletary, Patrick DiMarco Wide receivers (6) Depth chart: John Brown, Cole Beasley, Zay Jones, Robert Foster, Andre Roberts, Duke Williams Tight ends (4) Depth chart: Tyler Kroft, Jason Croom, Dawson Knox, Jake Fisher Offensive linemen (8) Depth chart: Dion Dawkins, Mitch Morse, Cody Ford, Quinton Spain, Jon Feliciano, Ty Nsekhe, Spencer Long, Wyatt Teller Defensive linemen (8) Depth chart: Jerry Hughes, Shaq Lawson, Ed Oliver, Stat Lotulelei, Trent Murphy, Harrison Phillips, Jordan Phillips, Eddie Yarbrough Linebackers (6) Depth chart: Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano, Lorenzo Alexander, Vosean Joseph, Maurice Alexander, Eli Harold Defensive backfield (10) Depth chart: Tre’Davious White, Kevin Johnson, Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, E.J. Gaines, Taron Johnson, Rafael Bush, Levi Wallace, Jaquan Johnson, Siran Neal Special teams (3) Depth chart: Stephen Hauschka, Corey Bojorquez, Reid Ferguson 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Isn't a cut & paste of subscription based content, a board no no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...did not know the link required a subscription....sincerely apologize......... Quarterbacks (3) Depth chart: Josh Allen, Matt Barkley, Derek Anderson Running backs (5) Depth chart: LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore, T.J. Yeldon, Devin Singletary, Patrick DiMarco Wide receivers (6) Depth chart: John Brown, Cole Beasley, Zay Jones, Robert Foster, Andre Roberts, Duke Williams Tight ends (4) Depth chart: Tyler Kroft, Jason Croom, Dawson Knox, Jake Fisher Offensive linemen (8) Depth chart: Dion Dawkins, Mitch Morse, Cody Ford, Quinton Spain, Jon Feliciano, Ty Nsekhe, Spencer Long, Wyatt Teller Defensive linemen (8) Depth chart: Jerry Hughes, Shaq Lawson, Ed Oliver, Stat Lotulelei, Trent Murphy, Harrison Phillips, Jordan Phillips, Eddie Yarbrough Linebackers (6) Depth chart: Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano, Lorenzo Alexander, Vosean Joseph, Maurice Alexander, Eli Harold Defensive backfield (10) Depth chart: Tre’Davious White, Kevin Johnson, Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, E.J. Gaines, Taron Johnson, Rafael Bush, Levi Wallace, Jaquan Johnson, Siran Neal Special teams (3) Depth chart: Stephen Hauschka, Corey Bojorquez, Reid Ferguson I think its a good place to start. I'd prefer Derek Anderson not to make the team and another WR who shows promise. 4 TEs seem like a lot too....would have to see a lot out of Croom/Fisher for them to both make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Call me crazy, but I think we will carry 5 TEs this year, and cut DiMarco Kroft Knox Sweeney Croom (could play wide at times) Fisher (if he has realiable hands, he could be very useful) all make the team. I think it gives Daboll more options on offense this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhit34 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I count about 43 locks to make it, from Sal's list the ones that are not locks: FB - Dimarco WR - Duke Williams TE - Fisher G - Teller DL - Yarborough LB - Alexander (though he's close because of ST) LB - Harold DB - J. Johnson DB - Neal P - Bojorquez I think either Fisher or Dimarco make it not both and J. Johnson and Neal could both make it but at least one will. If Carter's ACL is healed the punting competition could be pretty good. I think they keep 6 WRs If either Dimarco or Fisher do not make it I think they keep 9 OL and use 1 as the extra blocking TE (Waddle?) - that would give them 5 interior and 4 OTs I do think they keep Neal and J. Johnson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I'd be really shocked if Sills didnt make the roster with how they paid to lock him up and an UDFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Mrbojanglezs said: People just need to stop posting links to sites that need subscriptions. If you pay for a subscription aren't you checking it daily or weekly anyway? Why post it here No, I’m not checking it daily. It costs 99 CENTS for 3 months. 4 dollars a year. Come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 minute ago, NewEra said: No, I’m not checking it daily. It costs 99 CENTS for 3 months. 4 dollars a year. Come on. So you pay for a subscription then come here to find articles to the website that you pay for? Peculiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 36 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Isn't a cut & paste of subscription based content, a board no no? I have a subscription and was logged in when I posted the link.....did not realize it would ask others to subscribe......it was an UNINTENDED error......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Just now, Mrbojanglezs said: So you pay for a subscription then come here to find articles to the website that you pay for? Peculiar. No.....I pay for the subscription because it costs 33 CENTS a month. Then I come here and find all of my info. If some of that info leads me there, I can still read it. They obviously need the money to stay afloat. If you’ve never read their articles in the past, then I wouldn’t pay for it. I’ve always read their articles, so paying 33 CENTS a month to support a local paper makes a lot of CENTS. 33 CENTS a month to be exact. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Just Joshin' said: Why yes he was...... Overall the list is reasonable. OL is the largest question. He has Ford at RT which makes sense but mY e they start him at G is my guess. I thought I heard / read the Bills wanted him at RT, One D&C story excerpt - Ford began his career playing mostly as a reserve at left guard with a few starts, but his redshirt junior year was spent at right tackle and he earned All-American honors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, NewEra said: No.....I pay for the subscription because it costs 33 CENTS a month. Then I come here and find all of my info. If some of that info leads me there, I can still read it. They obviously need the money to stay afloat. If you’ve never read their articles in the past, then I wouldn’t pay for it. I’ve always read their articles, so paying 33 CENTS a month to support a local paper makes a lot of CENTS. 33 CENTS a month to be exact. I never said it was expensive, so not sure why you are coming at me with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, NewEra said: No.....I pay for the subscription because it costs 33 CENTS a month. Then I come here and find all of my info. If some of that info leads me there, I can still read it. They obviously need the money to stay afloat. If you’ve never read their articles in the past, then I wouldn’t pay for it. I’ve always read their articles, so paying 33 CENTS a month to support a local paper makes a lot of CENTS. 33 CENTS a month to be exact. It's actually 33 cents per month for the first three months, followed by $8.00 per month afterwards. And when you sign up, you have to give them a credit card number and click a box that authorizes them to automatically charge your credit card very month. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Did we keep a ‘double secret option’ on JP? And no, I don’t mean Losman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 but who knows https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2019/4/17/18309044/nfl-draft-2019-cody-ford-buffalo-bills-oklahoma-scouting-report-offensive-tackle-ranking He is a “just enough” guy — and that’s not a bad thing. In this day and age, you can’t stick a right tackle out there to protect your $20 million-per-year quarterback if he can’t pass block. The offenses are too wide open, and, as I mentioned before, the dudes rushing off the left edge are too good. Going by that criteria, Ford is probably more ready to start right now than Taylor, even though Taylor showed more flashes of dominance. 1 minute ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: It's actually 33 cents per month for the first three months, followed by $8.00 per month afterwards. And when you sign up, you have to give them a credit card number and click a box that authorizes them to automatically charge your credit card very month. ehhhh who reads the fine print! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I think Waddle makes the roster and Teller possibly cut and I think Sweeney makes it over Fisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Just Joshin' said: Why yes he was...... Overall the list is reasonable. OL is the largest question. He has Ford at RT which makes sense but my guess is they start him at G. Really? OL is definitely the position I have the weakest understanding and perspective of , what makes you think he fits better as a G? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 29 minutes ago, NewEra said: No, I’m not checking it daily. It costs 99 CENTS for 3 months. 4 dollars a year. Come on. FOUR WHOLE DOLLARS? Now you’re just bragging about what a high roller you are! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeKayAdams Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 It's a decent first draft of the roster. Mine only differs in 5 ways: 1. No need for Anderson as the third QB. Add Stanford as a backup MLB. 2. No need for 4 TE's. Cut Fisher and add Waddle as a ninth OL. 3. Replace Yeldon with Perry. 4. Replace Croom with Sweeney. 5. Replace Yarbrough with Darryl Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Besides the fact that he has pictures, can anyone tell me what Patrick DiMarco is doing on all these 53-man rosters? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!! (in my best Chris Farley voice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotBILLStopay Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...did not know the link required a subscription....sincerely apologize......... Quarterbacks (3) Depth chart: Josh Allen, Matt Barkley, Derek Anderson Running backs (5) Depth chart: LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore, T.J. Yeldon, Devin Singletary, Patrick DiMarco Wide receivers (6) Depth chart: John Brown, Cole Beasley, Zay Jones, Robert Foster, Andre Roberts, Duke Williams Tight ends (4) Depth chart: Tyler Kroft, Jason Croom, Dawson Knox, Jake Fisher Offensive linemen (8) Depth chart: Dion Dawkins, Mitch Morse, Cody Ford, Quinton Spain, Jon Feliciano, Ty Nsekhe, Spencer Long, Wyatt Teller Defensive linemen (8) Depth chart: Jerry Hughes, Shaq Lawson, Ed Oliver, Stat Lotulelei, Trent Murphy, Harrison Phillips, Jordan Phillips, Eddie Yarbrough Linebackers (6) Depth chart: Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano, Lorenzo Alexander, Vosean Joseph, Maurice Alexander, Eli Harold Defensive backfield (10) Depth chart: Tre’Davious White, Kevin Johnson, Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, E.J. Gaines, Taron Johnson, Rafael Bush, Levi Wallace, Jaquan Johnson, Siran Neal Special teams (3) Depth chart: Stephen Hauschka, Corey Bojorquez, Reid Ferguson Thanks for posting. Really not much info there - so not worth paying to read:) Just for comparison here is my prediction from 10 days ago (new guys are in bold) QB (3): Allen, Barkley, Jackson or Anderson RB (5? McCoy, Gore, Yeldon, Singletary, Murphy WR (7): Brown, Foster, Jones, Beasley, D. Williams, McKenzie, Roberts TE (3): Kroft, Knox, Croom OL (9): Morse, Ford, Dawkins, Nsekhe, Long, Spain, Teller, Feliciano, Waddle DE (4): Murphy, Lawson, Hughes, Yarbrough or D. Johnson DL (4): Phillips, Phillips, Oliver, Lotuleilei LB (6): Edmunds, Milano, Stanford, Joseph, Lorax, Lacey CB (5): T. White, K. Johnson, T. Johnson, L. Wallace, EJ Gaines S (4): Hyde, Poyer, Neal, Bush ST (3): Bojorquez (P), Haushka (K), Ferguson (LS) I have Murphy - he has DiMarco (Murphy can contribute on ST can DiMarco do that?) I have an extra WR (McKenzie), he has an extra TE (Fisher) - Again McKenzie contributes on ST - Can Fisher do that? That said I do like the Fisher signing (which happened after my mock 53). But Fisher has to beat out Croom (Pegs' daughter's BF) to make it if he cant contribute on ST or there has to be an injury. I have an extra lineman (Waddle) and he has an extra DB (Neal). I was in two minds about that and I agree a case can be made to keep Neal over the 9th lineman. Bottomline - I do not think the fortunes of the team will be significantly altered if we had DiMarco, Fisher and Neal over Murphy, MacKenzie and Waddle. Our guess for these 3 spots is as good as these media guys. Please - this is not a diss on Sal Maiorana - who I have enjoyed reading for nearly 3 decades and who is very underappreciated relative to TBN writers. But he would be the first to tell you that 49-50 of the spots are already set in the 53 this year - so there is no major bombshell. There will be no major TC battle in the offing for a spot on the roster. Now starter battles, on the other hand, is a different animal this year. While the Defense appears to be set (except for the 2nd CB spot), the WR, TE and OL starter spots are there for the taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 37 minutes ago, Augie said: FOUR WHOLE DOLLARS? Now you’re just bragging about what a high roller you are! ? I’m not a big fan of paywalls but 99 CENTS for 3 months? Sad that we can’t support the local news. When it costs as much as 1 soda for 3 MONTHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 minute ago, NewEra said: I’m not a big fan of paywalls but 99 CENTS for 3 months? Sad that we can’t support the local news. When it costs as much as 1 soda for 3 MONTHS I do hate when I sign up for things that just keep renewing. They can make it so easy to sign up, and so hard to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Reviewing those LB's has me thinking, we can use some new depth players there. Hoping they snag someone good that gets cut. We have really good depth just about everywhere else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 30 minutes ago, Augie said: I do hate when I sign up for things that just keep renewing. They can make it so easy to sign up, and so hard to stop. No doubt. So frustrating.luckily in this case, if I never cancel it, ever, I’ll only be out $100 or so in my lifetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Just now, NewEra said: No doubt. So frustrating.luckily in this case, if I never cancel it, ever, I’ll only be out $100 or so in my lifetime I got Sports Illustrated about 5 years longer than I wanted it. It just kept renewing until that credit card got replaced. Now? They send us TWO copies that we never pay for. One to my wife (who could not possibly care less) and another to a person who is no longer alive. Anything to get that circulation up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, LabattBlue said: Isn't a cut & paste of subscription based content, a board no no? A short (a couple or three sentences or intro paragraph) excerpt no. If it is more than this you are in the grey. A definite no-no is to cut and paste the entire article. Paid or unpaid subscription is not of concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Augie said: I got Sports Illustrated about 5 years longer than I wanted it. It just kept renewing until that credit card got replaced. Now? They send us TWO copies that we never pay for. One to my wife (who could not possibly care less) and another to a person who is no longer alive. Anything to get that circulation up! Funny how that works. I still get SI too, haven’t paid for it in 10+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I expect Beane to be active in signing 2-3 cap casualties and one-year "prove it" FAs to round out the roster. So the 53 is still fluid in my mind... Guys on the bubble would be DiMarco, Fisher, Yarbrough, Harold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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