BuffaloButt Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 With our TE injury situation seems like we might need some recieving TE help at least until Kroft and others get healthy. Duke has the size of a TE and skillset of a WR so it might be a good fit. He had a good game against the second team unit tonight vs Carolina but in all likelihood he won't make our team as a WR. I personally liked what I saw from him and thought he was one of our backup TE's when he caught that TD. I hope we can keep his size and skillset that he brings to our team that we might be missing without him on the roster. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I think I’ll just wait for the injured TE’s to come back .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 There's no way he can learn the TE position and be an effective starter at the position in one month. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 No. Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 He's not that big. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 He’s a WR and should keep competing there, he had himself a game today and has been making some impressive catches in practice. He’s starting to come on IMO, and I think he made the WR competition interesting tonight. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbillsfan Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 It sounded even stupider when it was suggested by a caller on One Bills Live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, Madbillsfan said: It sounded even stupider when it was suggested by a caller on One Bills Live. Maybe it was OP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Why would a 6'2", 220 pound WR make a good TE? Bills list him at 6'3", but he's really 6'2". He's simply not big enough to be a TE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I saw him whiff a block that ended up getting tackled for a loss. So no... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I think he should do whatever the CFL asks him to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 5 hours ago, MJS said: He's not that big. I see him listed as 6'2" 215 lb, why do people keep thinking he is this huge guy, like Kelvin Benjamin huge,(6'5" 245 lb), he's not close. TE are enormous and KB would have to put on 15-20 lbs to be a TE. Duke is a little bigger than average for a WR but tiny for a TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bills Blog Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) Who is Duke William and what possession of his should become a TE? It's a foolish idea. He's trying to learn the NFL game as a wide receiver. There's literally no way he could change positions and become better than our existing TEs within a couple weeks. C'mon, man. Unfortunately, he'll be cut. Edited August 17, 2019 by The Bills Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: I think he should do whatever the CFL asks him to. That’s cold, Dawg. ? * ? An old French Canadian I used to work with would then answer, “But ees true! Ees true!” Edited August 17, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Madbillsfan said: It sounded even stupider when it was suggested by a caller on One Bills Live. ...Duke to TE and Josh to RB?.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 33 minutes ago, pop gun said: I see him listed as 6'2" 215 lb, why do people keep thinking he is this huge guy, like Kelvin Benjamin huge,(6'5" 245 lb), he's not close. TE are enormous and KB would have to put on 15-20 lbs to be a TE. Duke is a little bigger than average for a WR but tiny for a TE. Just a guess, but the rest of the WR group have been dubbed the Smurfs by no less than the Head Coach. What we saw on the TD catch is what we all -Team and fanbase alike- tantalizingly envisioned when we signed him. He simply hasn’t shown enough in a WR group begging for anyone to step up and make a name for themselves. Word out of Bills camp is he isn’t a good ‘practice player’, but shows up in games. That’s a dichotomy that doesn’t have a faithful following in pro sports <cue Allen Iverson>. I suspect the OP is just trying to find some way to get our tallest, strongest Receiver a way to make the team. Coach called him out/‘encouraged’ him this week and he appeared to respond. Final cutdown is 2weeks away. Sadly, I’m not liking his chances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I’d keep him instead #14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) 46 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...Duke to TE and Josh to RB?.............. ? * “Ravens got nothing on us!” Such a move might be the NFL equivalent of “Hey! Watch this!” Edited August 17, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 More drollery added. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 It was good to see him out there with Barkley. WRs playing exclusively with Tyree cant show there true potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 hour ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...Duke to TE and Josh to RB?.............. Tyree to small forward. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Rico said: Tyree to small forward. Bball or hockey? Might look fly in the Sabres 50th anniversary home jersey...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 No he should not change positions. That being said I hope the Bills keep him, his size sets him apart from the guys he’s competing against. None of those guys make that TD catch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Wouldn't be shocked to see a trade this week with a somewhat log jam at WR and RB and even DE. Think Johnson makes the team at DE, so does Love get cut, or do you try and trade him or even Lawson? Barring a spectacular season from him, doubt the Bills will pay what he thinks he's worth as a former 1st round pick even though he hasn't played like one. There's threads her why the Bills should keep 6 WR, another for 5 RB, think there was even one for 5 TE due to the injuries. Well you can pick one, maybe two of these spots, but somewhere else needs to suffer, so maybe make a trade to help. Get help elsewhere, maybe punter! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Does not quite have "tight end size". Showed some good blocking last night,though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Doc Brown said: There's no way he can learn the TE position and be an effective starter at the position in one month. Lee Smith could fix that for him right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloButt Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Maybe it was OP No, I dont call radio shows. Duke William's is not going to make the team and I'm only suggesting he be a receiving type TE not a blocking type. If the season started today our TE's would be limited and Sweeney and Smith would be 1-2. Josh Allen needs his TE's to get open, fortunately Sweeney looks better than expected. I get it that it's not likely, just trying to suggest a way to keep his skillset on the roster in a creative way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Rico said: Tyree to small forward. ...double dribble........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) No... Edited August 17, 2019 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, BuffaloButt said: No, I dont call radio shows. Duke William's is not going to make the team and I'm only suggesting he be a receiving type TE not a blocking type. If the season started today our TE's would be limited and Sweeney and Smith would be 1-2. Josh Allen needs his TE's to get open, fortunately Sweeney looks better than expected. I get it that it's not likely, just trying to suggest a way to keep his skillset on the roster in a creative way! If the injury problem at TE doesn't clear up as the season draws closer, the Bills will bring in a TE or two in off the waiver wire. There is ZERO chance that the answer to this problem is Duke Williams or Tyree Jackson(as another recent thread suggested) or anyone else on the current roster who is not a TE by trade. Edited August 17, 2019 by LabattBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 10 hours ago, MJS said: Why would a 6'2", 220 pound WR make a good TE? Bills list him at 6'3", but he's really 6'2". He's simply not big enough to be a TE. Jordan Reed and Evan Engram are both 6’2”- 6’3” both have about 10- 15 lbs on Duke tho. 10 lbs isn’t very difficult to gain. With the way TEs are used out wide now size isn’t as much of an issue as it was when they were blocking DEs all day. If Duke can handle the responsibilities the TEs have then he could play TE. Size doesn’t mean much, it’s either you can do it or not. I dont know if duke can can and I think we have good enough TEs now so I wouldn’t move him there but just saying he’s too small is weak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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