Tipster19 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I read this article today and it gave me the feeling that McCoy could be cashed out if Gore/Yeldon/Singletary can work out. It could make sense, Gore for leadership, Yeldon for a reserve and Singletary for similar running style. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/27/t-j-yeldon-expects-heated-competition-between-bills-running-backs/amp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 This is fresh... 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Done to death. No. There is absolutely no reason on this fair earth why a team would carry TJ Yeldon on an active roster over LeSean McCoy. Okay maybe one reason..... they are tanking. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) still with this stuff? geez. I read the article earlier today as well and I got the feeling it was gonna be a good competition..…. just like the article hints towards. if anyone isn't making it out, its yeldon, not McCoy. Edited June 27, 2019 by Stank_Nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Shady? Never heard of him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, Tipster19 said: I read this article today and it gave me the feeling that McCoy could be cashed out if Gore/Yeldon/Singletary can work out. It could make sense, Gore for leadership, Yeldon for a reserve and Singletary for similar running style. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/27/t-j-yeldon-expects-heated-competition-between-bills-running-backs/amp/ in your scenario, who gets the ball....Leadership and reserve....who plays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 It's always Shady in Buffalo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I think Shady's going to be playing with a huge chip on his shoulder. 1000 yards on the ground is unlikely, but he'll do good enough to be picked up by somebody else next year. Baltimore might be a good fit for him at this point in his career 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 37 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: This is fresh... as week old bread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Been saying it forever. Bills fans are blinded by loyalty and cannot see the business aspects of releasing or trading Shady. Gore is good for 500, Singletary could likely pound out 1500 all purpose yards and Yeldon could likely provide similar production that Shady did last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNubbins Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 minute ago, NewDayBills said: Been saying it forever. Bills fans are blinded by loyalty and cannot see the business aspects of releasing or trading Shady. Gore is good for 500, Singletary could likely pound out 1500 all purpose yards and Yeldon could likely provide similar production that Shady did last year. I tend to agree. I appreciate what he's done here but he's not getting any younger. This season will be telling, if he doesn't to produce now with the revamped oline it's bye-bye IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Just now, McNubbins said: I tend to agree. I appreciate what he's done here but he's not getting any younger. This season will be telling, if he doesn't to produce now with the revamped oline it's bye-bye IMO. They'll hold him until camp I'm sure, but the expectations for him will be sky high. They expect to see him cut on a dime and be explosive. He's making twice as much as our entire backfield combined and he's coming off a career low and frankly I do not see him as a bell cow RB anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, NewDayBills said: Been saying it forever. Bills fans are blinded by loyalty and cannot see the business aspects of releasing or trading Shady. Gore is good for 500, Singletary could likely pound out 1500 all purpose yards and Yeldon could likely provide similar production that Shady did last year. You keep saying this on Yeldon...... but what is it based on? There is nothing to lead us to believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: You keep saying this on Yeldon...... but what is it based on? There is nothing to lead us to believe that. Yeldon 2018: 414 yards 4.0ypc 487 yards 55 recs 5 TDs Age: 26 Shady: 514 yards 3.2ypc 238 yards 34 recs 3 TDS Age: 31 Shady was less productive in a primary role and is making 5x more than Yeldon. Yeldon is a better 3rd down back and our best receiver in terms of giving Allen a quick and easy completion in 3rd down and short yardage situations. Gore has never been known as a receiver, neither has Shady and Singletary has never been asked to do so. Yeldon has soft hands and can provide a soft underneath target for Allen along the lines of Cole Beasley and I feel this fact is understated. Edited June 27, 2019 by NewDayBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: This is fresh... In fairness, the 'cut Shady' crusaders haven't had a fresh thread in at least a week. And really, why wouldn't you cut him and assume the best case scenario from a rookie, a journeyman and a 36 year old? That's some sound risk management right there! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, NewDayBills said: Yeldon 2018: 414 yards 4.0ypc 487 yards 55 recs 5 TDs Age: 26 Shady: 514 yards 3.2ypc 238 yards 34 recs 3 TDS Age: 31 Shady was less productive in a primary role and is making 5x more than Yeldon. Yeldon is a better 3rd down back and our best receiver in terms of giving Allen a quick and easy completion in 3rd down and short yardage situations. Gore has never been known as a receiver, neither has Shady and Singletary has never been asked to do so. Yeldon has soft hands and can provide a soft underneath target for Allen along the lines of Cole Beasley and I feel this fact is understated. So TJ Yeldon has similar production to Shady once in his career when Shady is playing behind an awful line (and even then has fewer rushing yards). I just can't see it. It isn't loyalty. It isn't emotion. I am not an emotional guy. It is the fact Yeldon sucks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 46 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Done to death. No. There is absolutely no reason on this fair earth why a team would carry TJ Yeldon on an active roster over LeSean McCoy. Okay maybe one reason..... they are tanking. I agree with you for this season. I believe that Yeldon will be the third down back next season with Singletary being the lead back. It won't surprise me if McCoy, Gore, Yeldon, and Singletary are all on the final roster this year. It is rare that teams don't have running backs injured and missing games. Last year, the Bills experienced this with questionable depth talent. I believe that Yeldon and Singletary were brought in to improve the reserve talent this year and to be the main guys for next year. McCoy has absolutely no trade value with his age, contract cost, and last year's performance. I don't expect him to be cut either. Given the struggles of the o-line last year, McCoy's poor season isn't completely on him and McD knows that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 minute ago, GunnerBill said: So TJ Yeldon has similar production to Shady once in his career when Shady is playing behind an awful line (and even then has fewer rushing yards). I just can't see it. It isn't loyalty. It isn't emotion. I am not an emotional guy. It is the fact Yeldon sucks. Yeldon is a career 4ypc RB, that's solid. He can also get you 50-60 receptions a year. His production is similar to Shady's, he is being paid 5x less, offers a skillset we do not have currently and is 5 years younger. You don't bring in Frank Gore and Devin Singletary and sign Yeldon to a 2 year deal if you ain't having second thoughts about Shady. The hotseat for Shady is hotter than the bowels of Tartarus, he knows he better return to 1,000 yards rushing or the plug will be pulled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I am not an emotional guy. I'll say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Florida Bills Fanatic said: I believe that Yeldon will be the third down back next season with Singletary being the lead back. It won't surprise me if McCoy, Gore, Yeldon, and Singletary are all on the final roster this year. I think Yeldon will be our "man on the couch" that we call to add to the roster in case of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) I would think if they were going to release him , they would have already to give him time to sign with another team before camp starts. Edited June 27, 2019 by nucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, nucci said: I would think if they were going to release him , they would have already to give him time to sign with another team before camp starts. That is 100 percent correct. Shady has been a good citizen and McDermott is a fan of his. Note that McCoy is often the public face of the team too; it was him who was being quoted yesterday on Josh Allen's progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 minute ago, dave mcbride said: That is 100 percent correct. Shady has been a good citizen and McDermott is a fan of his. Note that McCoy is often the public face of the team too; it was him who was being quoted yesterday on Josh Allen's progress. He's going to have a good year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 41 minutes ago, KD in CA said: In fairness, the 'cut Shady' crusaders haven't had a fresh thread in at least a week. And really, why wouldn't you cut him and assume the best case scenario from a rookie, a journeyman and a 36 year old? That's some sound risk management right there! Well, tagging Gore as simply a 36 year old would be to ignore a very solid year he had as a 35 year old. And the NFL has amply demonstrated recently that rookie RBs can tear up the league right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Well, tagging Gore as simply a 36 year old would be to ignore a very solid year he had as a 35 year old. And the NFL has amply demonstrated recently that rookie RBs can tear up the league right away. All true, but IMO banking on that would be foolish and not in the best interests of our young QB and unproven WR corps. It could just as easily go the other way with Gore breaking down and Singletary not turning out to be as good as we hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 51 minutes ago, KD in CA said: In fairness, the 'cut Shady' crusaders haven't had a fresh thread in at least a week. And really, why wouldn't you cut him and assume the best case scenario from a rookie, a journeyman and a 36 year old? That's some sound risk management right there! Some trolls want him to be cut so he can go to their team the Cheaters. Ignore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) There are quite a few on here, and in the media, that are just assuming that Yeldon makes the 53, and I don't see it. He really doesn't seem like the McD type process guy. But, however you slice it, and regardless of where he was drafted, 465 rushing yards in four years is unspectacular. And, apparently, his attitude sucks. https://www.al.com/sports/2018/12/jaguars-tom-coughlin-scolds-disrespectful-tj-yeldon-leonard-fournette.html Edited June 27, 2019 by Rocky Landing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 58 minutes ago, NewDayBills said: Yeldon is a career 4ypc RB, that's solid. He can also get you 50-60 receptions a year. His production is similar to Shady's, he is being paid 5x less, offers a skillset we do not have currently and is 5 years younger. You don't bring in Frank Gore and Devin Singletary and sign Yeldon to a 2 year deal if you ain't having second thoughts about Shady. The hotseat for Shady is hotter than the bowels of Tartarus, he knows he better return to 1,000 yards rushing or the plug will be pulled. Oh Shady won't be here next year. There is no chance he is here next year. But Yeldon likely won't be here this year. Reason? He isn't very good at football. 7 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: There are quite a few on here, and in the media, that are just assuming that Yeldon makes the 53, and I don't see it. He really doesn't seem like the McD type process guy. But, however you slice it, and regardless of where he was drafted, 465 rushing yards in four years is unspectacular. And, apparently, his attitude sucks. https://www.al.com/sports/2018/12/jaguars-tom-coughlin-scolds-disrespectful-tj-yeldon-leonard-fournette.html Yep. I think he is a longshot to make the 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFlutie Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I did a triple take at the posting time of the OP. I could have sworn it was a few weeks old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, NewDayBills said: Yeldon is a better 3rd down back A better? No only a? Yes For a fun gmat analogy; Yeldon is to McCoy as Rob Riddick is to Thurman Thomas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: A better? No only a? Yes For a fun gmat analogy; Yeldon is to McCoy as Rob Riddick is to Thurman Thomas. McCoy may compare to Thomas in his last year at Miami maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Your first mistake was basing anything off of pro football talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, NewDayBills said: McCoy may compare to Thomas in his last year at Miami maybe. And both are still better than yeldon. At everything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Yeldon is fighting with Perry for 4th HB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Never change Tipster, never change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 hours ago, ALLEN1QB said: Shady? Never heard of him. I think he's running for President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Tipster19 said: I read this article today and it gave me the feeling that McCoy could be cashed out if Gore/Yeldon/Singletary can work out. It could make sense, Gore for leadership, Yeldon for a reserve and Singletary for similar running style. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/27/t-j-yeldon-expects-heated-competition-between-bills-running-backs/amp/ Really? How do you not just see this is filler? PFT is great at taking small point and added comments people say and then blowing them up, losing the context, and making it its own story - much in the same way you have posted it here. Appreciate the thought, but there was zero reason to click that link if one values their time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 It's possible if Singletary tears it up in camp. Very unlikely but possible. I don't think there's any any Gore leaves; I think they want him in the room with Allen to impart wisdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Finally! I was hoping this topic would come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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