Paul Costa Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Fisher said on moving the chains this week he can play and has played special teams . He’d be a great role model for our young TE room ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Only value I can see they are looking at is to maybe have more veterans around the young guys, but its hard to see him making the final 53 over some of the young guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...well age wise he'd be a PERFECT fit in the backfield....... best TE acquisition by the Bills in 50 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 The TB12 system with Dr. Nick will have him playing like a youngin' in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I think he would switch position to RB in Buffalo. We need to keep the average age up after the draft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: I think he would switch position to RB in Buffalo. We need to keep the average age up after the draft! can he run to the sidelines the first 2 plays and then disappear for most of the rest of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustWinPlease Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Pete said: 42 on the Wonderlic and he still has wheels. TE is already overfilled right now. Edge is what we really need I don't believe Ben Watson is the guy we need...but we definitely need a TE. We don't have one legitimate, proven TE on this roster that ANY defense would be worried about covering. Tyler Kroft, Jake Fisher, Jason Croom, Dawson Knox, and Tommy Sweeney? Nobody besides Bills fans even know who they are. The five of them have a combined 91 receptions for 963 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I'm a big old optimistic homer, but I don't understand why the Bills would have any interest in this dude. Kroft, Knox, Croom, Sweeney, Fisher. That's plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 20 minutes ago, Logic said: I'm a big old optimistic homer, but I don't understand why the Bills would have any interest in this dude. Kroft, Knox, Croom, Sweeney, Fisher. That's plenty. that's 2 eras where the Pats exploited the TE position and the Bills didn't notice at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, row_33 said: that's 2 eras where the Pats exploited the TE position and the Bills didn't notice at all They like it raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 our interest is to drive up the price for the Pats**, or deprive Brady of a TE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 There is actually no room for him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 6 hours ago, ******* said: Former Saints’ TE Benjamin Watson, who had intended to retire, is in New England today visiting with the Patriots, per source. Watson also is considering the Chiefs, Bills and 49ers. His retirement didn’t last long. that is exactly what the Bills need. A retired TE is an upgrade. lol........ Maybe they can bring "end zone two stepper" Robert Royal in for depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 no thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mramefa Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Considering Ben's dad is a pastor, I think it's 100% that McDermott tries to sign him. Welcome to Buffalo, Ben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Doc said: This. He's never been more than a #2 TE, even in his prime, which has long since passed. He's amassed 1750 (30%) of his career total of 5885 yards in the last 3 years alone, along with 12 TDs. That's more gas in the tank than any TE on this team (forget this roster) has shown in a decade or more. He would walk through the door and be the #1 on this roster right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Nole Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Logic said: I'm a big old optimistic homer, but I don't understand why the Bills would have any interest in this dude. Kroft, Knox, Croom, Sweeney, Fisher. That's plenty. Re-read your post. The answer is right there. All of those guys are extremely young - he is a seasoned vet that can show them the ropes as a mentor and be another great locker room presence. I would love this signing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Logic said: I'm a big old optimistic homer, but I don't understand why the Bills would have any interest in this dude. Kroft, Knox, Croom, Sweeney, Fisher. That's plenty. Plenty of...what? 2 are rookies (1 might make the team), 1 is a 2nd round bust at T who has never had an NFL pass thrown at him. The other 2 are barely TE 2 or 3's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I can’t update the thread title because it must have been merged with another thread (?) - I don’t know who the poster is because it’s censored. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: He's amassed 1750 (30%) of his career total of 5885 yards in the last 3 years alone, along with 12 TDs. That's more gas in the tank than any TE on this team (forget this roster) has shown in a decade or more. He would walk through the door and be the #1 on this roster right now. Almost half those yards were from his last season with the Saints, 3 years ago. Over the past 2 seasons he's amassed 922 yards and 6 TD's, and had 400 and 2 last year. Suffice it to say that at 38 years old his prime is in the rear view mirror. And his prime was never that prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) We have to many Tight Ends already... .. ti Edited May 9, 2019 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, HOUSE said: We have to many Tight Ends already, they are spilling out the door into the parking lot, causing a huge mess .. ti Get ready for one more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 32 minutes ago, Doc said: Almost half those yards were from his last season with the Saints, 3 years ago. Over the past 2 seasons he's amassed 922 yards and 6 TD's, and had 400 and 2 last year. Suffice it to say that at 38 years old his prime is in the rear view mirror. And his prime was never that prime. 922 yards in 2 seasons is good output doc. Who’s the guy on the roster with those numbers? Your original statement was stone cold wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) Signed with Pats. Now we can talk about how bad he is again. Edited May 9, 2019 by without a drought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: Plenty of...what? 2 are rookies (1 might make the team), 1 is a 2nd round bust at T who has never had an NFL pass thrown at him. The other 2 are barely TE 2 or 3's. While our TE room is underwhelming, I can’t believe you, of all people, would be banging the table for a 39 year old TE that was bleh with Drew Brees throwing him the ball. Im glad he’s back with the Pats and not in buffalo. The only thing he’d be good for imo, is texting the kids around the ropes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26709650/te-watson-join-pats-one-year-deal Veteran tight end Benjamin Watson is putting his retirement on hold, and he's coming home to do it. The New England Patriotsintend to sign the 38-year-old Watson -- one of their first-round draft choices in 2004 -- to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. Think him missing NFC Championship Game made a difference in Saints losing to Rams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Will he play more than 4 and a half games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 55 minutes ago, fansince88 said: Will he play more than 4 and a half games. He just has to stick around till Gronk unretires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RememberTheRockpile Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 The reason the Pats signed him is so Brady has someone close to his age to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) Good leader. Interesting for a year with him and Gore. Good veteran presence is not a bad thing with a young QB. Edit: He’s washed up. Glad he’s with the Pats. Edited May 9, 2019 by Binghamton Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, whatdrought said: Hate that guy ever since the MNF game... Same excact same play to Watson in the end zone TWICE. Brady really did feast on some lousey opposition for years Edited May 10, 2019 by Over 29 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 4 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: 922 yards in 2 seasons is good output doc. Who’s the guy on the roster with those numbers? Your original statement was stone cold wrong. He's been a middling TE who has bounced-around a lot. My statement was less wrong than you including his outlying career-season 3 years ago with the Saints was disingenuous. And 462 yards a season the past 2 years is bottom half of the league. But more concerning is that his trend over the past 3 years had been going the wrong way and he'll be close to 39 years old when the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Doc said: He's been a middling TE who has bounced-around a lot. My statement was less wrong than you including his outlying career-season 3 years ago with the Saints was disingenuous. And 462 yards a season the past 2 years is bottom half of the league. But more concerning is that his trend over the past 3 years had been going the wrong way and he'll be close to 39 years old when the season starts. You said "his prime has long since passed". That was easily proven incorrect as he has been productive for the past 3 seasons despite his age. His "past 2 years" have yielded more yards than any of the bums they have on the roster right now. He still had 11+ YPC last year. Edited May 10, 2019 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 45 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: You said "his prime has long since passed". That was easily proven incorrect as he has been productive for the past 3 seasons despite his age. His "past 2 years" have yielded more yards than any of the bums they have on the roster right now. He still had 11+ YPC last year. Numbers are fun and so are sample sizes. That said, why don’t we look at his production over the past 5 seasons. His average goes way down. He only had 136 yards in 2014, so he could regress. I hope he regresses at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Man, are they getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: You said "his prime has long since passed". That was easily proven incorrect as he has been productive for the past 3 seasons despite his age. His "past 2 years" have yielded more yards than any of the bums they have on the roster right now. He still had 11+ YPC last year. He's a high character guy but old. May or may not be a good pickup for you guys. I don't see a ton of risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 7:43 AM, PirateHookerMD said: Id rather see what Knox, Croom, Sweeney, etc can do than sign a 1 year guy who's 38/39. Makes more sense for the Pats than for us. They can have his old ass- easier for us to lock them down this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 11 hours ago, Nick the Greek said: Numbers are fun and so are sample sizes. That said, why don’t we look at his production over the past 5 seasons. His average goes way down. He only had 136 yards in 2014, so he could regress. I hope he regresses at least. I sampled the entirety of his last three seasons to show his productivity at this point in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 12 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: You said "his prime has long since passed". That was easily proven incorrect as he has been productive for the past 3 seasons despite his age. His "past 2 years" have yielded more yards than any of the bums they have on the roster right now. He still had 11+ YPC last year. Actually I erred. That season was 4 years ago. I forgot that he got injured and had to miss the following season. And it was obviously an outlier and you're not really "in your prime" at at 34 when you're a TE. As for his production that past 2 years compared to the Bills' TE's, big deal. At his age things are trending downward. I'd rather see what the younger guys can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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