BisonMan Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 With mini-camp approaching, which “long-shot to make the roster” player are you predicting to be on the active roster week 1? Don’t just drop a name but give your rationale. Given most late round picks don’t make the roster, I’m going with Jaquan Johnson (S). Although the Bills have depth at safety, Johnson is a typical Beane “high ceiling” draft pick. I think Johnson makes the roster primarily as a Special Teams contributor but moves up the depth chart at safety as the season wears on. EdW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I’ll say Daryl Johnson. 7th round EDGE. After Hughes Murphy and Lawson depth is up for grabs. A long athletic prospect who ill say gives Yarbrough and Harold a run for their money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCastleFanBills Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Foggie, his speed, and coverage ability at LB just might be to good to pass up. He is a perfect example of a McD style OLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Rochester Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 David Sills V, I'm not sure how good our receiving corps are so I think he has a good shot if he shows up in the preseason, he seems to have the intangibles and after listening to him on OBL sounds like a good kid and someone I'm rooting for. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 41 minutes ago, Jpsredemption said: I’ll say Daryl Johnson. 7th round EDGE. After Hughes Murphy and Lawson depth is up for grabs. A long athletic prospect who ill say gives Yarbrough and Harold a run for their money. I agree with you for the same reasons. From what I have been able to read about him, he is very quick off the ball and will be more of a speed rusher than the other guys on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuSeYiN_NYC Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 If everything pans out as far as legal actions, my dark horse is Tyrel Dodson... I had him on my board on draft day and think he will be a heck of a player for us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 my pasty white horse guess would be tom sweeney. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 The horse Ed rode in on. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I’m fully expecting Da’Rick Rogers to take Marcus Easley’s roster spot 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaMike Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Chris from Rochester said: David Sills V, I'm not sure how good our receiving corps are so I think he has a good shot if he shows up in the preseason, he seems to have the intangibles and after listening to him on OBL sounds like a good kid and someone I'm rooting for. Good call! He reminds me a little of Jordy Nelson. You aren't sure why he keeps getting open, but he does. He also, based upon his college career, finds a way to get into the endzone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Chris from Rochester said: David Sills V, I'm not sure how good our receiving corps are so I think he has a good shot if he shows up in the preseason, he seems to have the intangibles and after listening to him on OBL sounds like a good kid and someone I'm rooting for. Yep, I came to say Sills. I think he beats out Duke & goes on to surprise this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I think Jaquan Johnson makes the roster relatively comfortably. We don't have much depth at his spot, Siran Neal is being looked at as a slot corner which might remove a barrier and Johnson was a special teams star in college. Unless he totally sucks in camp as a safety he is on the 53. My dark horse was Tyrel Dodson. His off field issues make him an even darker horse now I suspect but on pure on field I expected him to be among our 6 best linebackers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) I think Christian Wade (the British rugby player) will get put on the practice squad this year but would not be shocked if he is active at some point in 2019 or 2020, especially as a STer or gadget guy. Edited June 6, 2019 by Flip Johnson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Duke Williams WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Progress Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 22 minutes ago, Flip Johnson said: I think Christian Wade (the British rugby player) will get put on the practice squad this year but would not be shocked if he is active at some point in 2019 or 2020, especially as a STer or gadget guy. If Wade is assigned to the practice squad, he won't be eligible to be activated in 2019 (as per the international pathway program rules). Given how much he needs to learn about NFL football, he is likely to remain on the practice squad this year, but his physical talents may land him on the roster in 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Josh Allen. He has a real shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuSeYiN_NYC Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, GunnerBill said: I think Jaquan Johnson makes the roster relatively comfortably. We don't have much depth at his spot, Siran Neal is being looked at as a slot corner which might remove a barrier and Johnson was a special teams star in college. Unless he totally sucks in camp as a safety he is on the 53. My dark horse was Tyrel Dodson. His off field issues make him an even darker horse now I suspect but on pure on field I expected him to be among our 6 best linebackers. I feel the same about Dodson... I was super excited when we got him. Him and Dawson Knox were the 2 guys i was super excited about other than the obvious Ed Oliver pick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Sills V all day...also Sweeney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Ray Ray McLoud or David Sills V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddyDark Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Mike Love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Zay Jones. Rumor has it he won't make the 53. I'm pretty confident he will. Sorry was that beating a dead horse? Edited June 6, 2019 by MikeSpeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 4 hours ago, teef said: my pasty white horse guess would be tom sweeney. Im going ‘soft hands’ Sweeney for the win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I think the Bills will carry four RBs, and Senorise Perry makes the 53. They're going to take special teams very seriously this season, and Perry will be a core contributor. But, I also think we may see him on the field for some short yard situations. But, here's an even darker horse: Christian Wade. I believe he will transition to the NFL, and I believe he will be a great RB. I certainly don't think he will make the 53 in September, but he will be on the practice squad, as he will have his own additional open spot, per the International Player Pathway Program. And, if we end up going down a running back in the regular season (not unlikely), we could absolutely see him on the field later in the season. Watch the guy's game tape playing rugby. He's incredibly strong, shifty, and has exceptional acceleration. I can't wait to see what he can do with pads on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Ray Ray. Man if I am correct, who gets cut? WR is a fascinating camp battle. lets say Ray Ray, Smokey, Beasley, Foster make opening day roster- that’s 4 spots out of probably 6, no more than 7. That leaves Zay, Roberts, Duke, Sills, Bolden jr, Mckenzie, Phillips, Scott to battle for 2 or 3 spots! My backup pick is Senorise Perry. Our special teams was shoddy last season. We can use Perry’s ST skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Duke...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderingsquid Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I'm in the Sills camp, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Eli Harold. Was drafted in the 3rd round by the 9ers in 2015 when he was just 21 years. He has done little since, though he did have 4 sacks and 4 hurries playing just 19% of the snaps for the Lions last year. Has played mostly as a 3-4 OLB in the NFL but the Bills will use him as a 4-3 DE which might be more natural for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 41 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: I think the Bills will carry four RBs, and Senorise Perry makes the 53. They're going to take special teams very seriously this season, and Perry will be a core contributor. But, I also think we may see him on the field for some short yard situations. Beat me to it. I think TJ Yeldon will be gone and Perry will stay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFront_USAF Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I like Duke Williams. I know most people are on the Sills V hype train, and I'd be perfectly happy to see the kid make the team, but don't forget how dominant Williams was in the CFL. If he can keep focused on ball and stay out of trouble, he has the ability to be elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurpleBull Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Mike Love. He can do what Shaq Lawson can do versus the run and I think he has more pass rush potential; I could see Shaq Lawson being part of a trade. Love was one of my picks to survive roster cuts in 'GunnerBill's Roster Thread' for 2018...I choose him as a "long shot", only because he's likely an afterthought to most fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Pete said: Ray Ray. Man if I am correct, who gets cut? WR is a fascinating camp battle. lets say Ray Ray, Smokey, Beasley, Foster make opening day roster- that’s 4 spots out of probably 6, no more than 7. That leaves Zay, Roberts, Duke, Sills, Bolden jr, Mckenzie, Phillips, Scott to battle for 2 or 3 spots! My backup pick is Senorise Perry. Our special teams was shoddy last season. We can use Perry’s ST skills It's crazy to put Ray Ray above Zay Jones, or Andre Roberts on the depth chart. They brought Roberts in as a return specialist-- he may not see a single offensive snap in most games. And Zay had more targets, and receptions than any other WR on the team, right up to the final game vs. Miami. I have to believe that Brown, Beasley, Roberts, Jones, and Foster are closest to locks. After that, the competition for the final roster spots will have to include their performance on special teams for them to have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, hondo in seattle said: Eli Harold. Was drafted in the 3rd round by the 9ers in 2015 when he was just 21 years. He has done little since, though he did have 4 sacks and 4 hurries playing just 19% of the snaps for the Lions last year. Has played mostly as a 3-4 OLB in the NFL but the Bills will use him as a 4-3 DE which might be more natural for him. can he drop into coverage though ? .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I like the Sills and Johnson picks. If Johnson sticks around I can see him really becoming a Buffalo guy from how I know he was at the U. Played through injuries, good leader. If he makes it here and the city embraces him as I think he would I can see him really being a Buffalo guy. I'm speaking in cliches I hate, but it's honestly what I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: can he drop into coverage though ? .. One would assume if he was playing OLB in a 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, MJS said: Beat me to it. I think TJ Yeldon will be gone and Perry will stay. does TJ do kick/punt returns ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: One would assume if he was playing OLB in a 3-4. One might assume : ) But Bills are a solid 4- concept. If he is playing D line. I might guess he is a pass rusher. so i was making a poor joke about Rex Ryan's exotic defenses . lol Do not follow college ball and know near nothing of the fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Siran Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: does TJ do kick/punt returns ? There are no stats for kick returns for Yeldon. Perry had 18 kick returns for Miami over the last two years averaging over 20 ypc. 4 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: One might assume : ) But Bills are a solid 4- concept. If he is playing D line. I might guess he is a pass rusher. so i was making a poor joke about Rex Ryan's exotic defenses . lol Do not follow college ball and know near nothing of the fellow. I don't really know anything about him, either. But, he did get four sacks last season with Detroit without any game starts. Not bad for a non-starter, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 My dark horse is someone who’s not on the team yet will be picked up for the WR group... joining Foster, Brown, Zay, Beasley, and Roberts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Pete said: Ray Ray. Man if I am correct, who gets cut? WR is a fascinating camp battle. lets say Ray Ray, Smokey, Beasley, Foster make opening day roster- that’s 4 spots out of probably 6, no more than 7. That leaves Zay, Roberts, Duke, Sills, Bolden jr, Mckenzie, Phillips, Scott to battle for 2 or 3 spots! My backup pick is Senorise Perry. Our special teams was shoddy last season. We can use Perry’s ST skills ...EXACTLY....when is the last time we've been faced with a "talent conundrum"?......certainly LONGER than I care to remember.....will be some talented football players in those final 37 cuts..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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