Rocket94 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, bargepole said: You guys are nuts. He has played, what, 10 minutes in 2 NFL games? In Rugby, he is used to playing a full 80 minutes taking part in offensive and defensive plays. He will be at least as fit as any NFL player. A few years back, we had an American boy, ex-College Footballer, who came along to try out for my local Rugby club. For 2 minutes, he was the best player on the field, bursting through tackles and making a lot of metres (yes we have to make metres, not yards, so it's even tougher). But after that, he was looking to the sidelines for the oxygen mask - sorry pal, there isn't one, you just keep going. If they keep him as an RB, I can see some special plays being devised involving him and Josh Allen - one of them making the initial run, then offloading the ball to the other to finish it off (what you Americans quaintly call a 'lateral'). That will have the other teams' defence coaches scratching their heads. He can pitch it back to Allen! Josh knows what to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, mannc said: He’ll be 29 years old next year...it’s now or never. Well if its a now or never then never. Way to big of a gamble. We have more talented players at needed depth positions to take up a spot on a big time project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 36 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: True. But they use the metric system. So he’s 27 in our years. ...what is it is Kelly the Dog years though?.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 38 minutes ago, Rocket94 said: I am just trying to be optimistic. Let us see how he does first against better competition. I do support the PS option if it comes down to that. If Wade proves to make the Bills a better team then he has to be considered, even if seems to be some "alternative" approach. Wade is demonstrating good recognition and instinctual skills as well. Nothing wrong with optimism. I too see Wade with some optimism. Just know we have plenty of positions that have more depth concerns then a project RB who has never played American football before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, ddaryl said: Nothing wrong with optimism. I too see Wade with some optimism. Just know we have plenty of positions that have more depth concerns then a project RB who has never played American football before Oh I get it, and understand the other depth concerns. I am just opening up a possibility. I just want this team to win again, and to be open to new ideas and perhaps think outside the box. Edited August 17, 2019 by Rocket94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, ddaryl said: Well if its a now or never then never. Way to big of a gamble. We have more talented players at needed depth positions to take up a spot on a big time project Your 4th running back spot/special teamer isn’t something worth taking a gamble on? I think in limited viewings Wade has shown that his speed and agility are at an elite level. That alone should give him a good shot at the 53. If he can do this over next two pre-season games, I would think they’d have to at least give him strong considerations for the 53-man roster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW82 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) The TD run vs. Colts was great but he wasn't touched and you could discount it some if that was all you'd seen. I don't think you can fake the catch and run vs. Panthers regardless of how badly they tackled. This guy is a gamer with experience competing against the best in the world in another sport and being a star while doing so. I like Murphy but I'd rather take a chance on a guy with star talent. Edited August 17, 2019 by VW82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revealingstorm Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Some one on another forum said that Wade could still be picked up after being cut but before he was put on the practice squad www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2018/9/1/17808772/nfl-practice-squad-2018-eligibility-pay-rules-changing-teams-what-to-know The NFL will assign the player The team can note a few players of interest If he makes the team after camp, he would count against the 53-man roster **The player getting cut after camp would still go through waivers as usual** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 51 minutes ago, bargepole said: You guys are nuts. He has played, what, 10 minutes in 2 NFL games? In Rugby, he is used to playing a full 80 minutes taking part in offensive and defensive plays. He will be at least as fit as any NFL player. A few years back, we had an American boy, ex-College Footballer, who came along to try out for my local Rugby club. For 2 minutes, he was the best player on the field, bursting through tackles and making a lot of metres (yes we have to make metres, not yards, so it's even tougher). But after that, he was looking to the sidelines for the oxygen mask - sorry pal, there isn't one, you just keep going. If they keep him as an RB, I can see some special plays being devised involving him and Josh Allen - one of them making the initial run, then offloading the ball to the other to finish it off (what you Americans quaintly call a 'lateral'). That will have the other teams' defence coaches scratching their heads. That would work in college football but they don't run options with laterals in the NFL for a reason It will get your QB killed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revealingstorm Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 hour ago, LOVEMESOMEBILLS said: 100% correct. I thought that at first too now I'm not so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Rocket94 said: Perhaps I am being progressive, but if there is a player performing like Wade, you find somewhere for him on this roster now. Nope because he still does not understand the nuances of the position. People love the runs, but if he can’t pick up a blitz - he gets your starting QB killed. If he is not familiar with the correct swing route - he gets your QB killed. He is still learning how to take a handoff. I love what he is doing, but he needs time to learn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 hour ago, mannc said: finish that sentence... When he came to Buffalo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 We don't really know just how much juice this kid has got. Obviously the coaches have a better idea. He certainly is a tease though. If the game breaking traits he has flashed are completely legit the Bills might have a decision to make regarding this year's roster. Those types of players are few, far between and valuable. If he's truly the next Human Joystick it might be hard to pass on him. If he can run back punts and kickoffs, albeit in a backup role, I could see him edging out Perry, though of course that wouldn't guarantee him a spot either. There is no way IMO that he bumps a legit veteran RB like Yeldon however. My guess is that the option to stash him as a protected PS player will be just too attractive and easy for the Bills. It's too bad that he can't be promoted in season. Not sure I see the reason for that rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, starrymessenger said: We don't really know just how much juice this kid has got. Obviously the coaches have a better idea. He certainly is a tease though. If the game breaking traits he has flashed are completely legit the Bills might have a decision to make regarding this year's roster. Those types of players are few, far between and valuable. If he's truly the next Human Joystick it might be hard to pass on him. If he can run back punts and kickoffs, albeit in a backup role, I could see him edging out Perry, though of course that wouldn't guarantee him a spot either. There is no way IMO that he bumps a legit veteran RB like Yeldon however. My guess is that the option to stash him as a protected PS player will be just too attractive and easy for the Bills. It's too bad that he can't be promoted in season. Not sure I see the reason for that rule. I am guessing it is because of the Exemptions provided by the Allocated team for Both camp and the PS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: I am guessing it is because of the Exemptions provided by the Allocated team for Both camp and the PS. The whole question is how are these players treated after cuts. Do they go thru waivers or not. That question is not completely defined in the rules we all have read. It seems to me that someone like John Wawrow needs to ask that question to the Bills Front Office. Maybe someone here can tweet him to see if he will ask. Personally I read it as he doesn't go thru waivers but like I said it's not specified. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: The whole question is how are these players treated after cuts. Do they go thru waivers or not. That question is not completely defined in the rules we all have read. It seems to me that someone like John Wawrow needs to ask that question to the Bills Front Office. Maybe someone here can tweet him to see if he will ask. Personally I read it as he doesn't go thru waivers but like I said it's not specified. I have questions out. But seems like what some are saying by how their tweets worded he is not eligible to play in 2019 unless he makes Bills 53. Otherwise sits on PS this year. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Rocket94 said: He can pitch it back to Allen! Josh knows what to do! or vice versa eh ? : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Just now, 3rdand12 said: or vice versa eh ? : ) Why not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 23 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: The whole question is how are these players treated after cuts. Do they go thru waivers or not. That question is not completely defined in the rules we all have read. It seems to me that someone like John Wawrow needs to ask that question to the Bills Front Office. Maybe someone here can tweet him to see if he will ask. Personally I read it as he doesn't go thru waivers but like I said it's not specified. Here is what you need to know about the international practice squad spot: The NFL will assign the player The team can note a few players of interest If he makes the team after camp, he would count against the 53-man roster The player getting cut after camp would still go through waivers as usual If the team then chooses to re-sign him after clearing waivers he would officially become the 11th practice squad player 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, ddaryl said: Here is what you need to know about the international practice squad spot: The NFL will assign the player The team can note a few players of interest If he makes the team after camp, he would count against the 53-man roster The player getting cut after camp would still go through waivers as usual If the team then chooses to re-sign him after clearing waivers he would officially become the 11th practice squad player thanks for clarifying the matter : ) well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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