Wayne Arnold Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) This guy must be related to the head coach. There's no other explanation as to why he continues making the Bills' 53 man roster year after year without contributing anything whatsoever. Even on rare occasions when he's healthy enough to play in the preseason, he doesn't even dominate against opposing 3rd stringers who will be bagging groceries by Monday. It's puzzling. Edited September 1, 2019 by Wayne Arnold 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Yeah, he must be. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 maybe the coach knows better than you? I know, crazy notion..... 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I believe this is similar to the punter situation. They'll look for an upgrade and once they have it they will move on from Bojo and McDermott. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 He looks like a good player to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Just now, BuffAlone said: maybe the coach knows better than you? I know, crazy notion..... Thats funny, my eyes said he looked pretty weak in the Vikings game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) Rule 3.07(a)subsection b, paragraph 14. ‘All teams must have one designated Irishman, whose ancestry can be traced directly back to the Auld Sod’. Edited August 31, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, DCbillsfan said: I believe this is similar to the punter situation. They'll look for an upgrade and once they have it they will move on from Bojo and McDermott. 100% agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, DCbillsfan said: I believe this is similar to the punter situation. They'll look for an upgrade and once they have it they will move on from Bojo and McDermott. I sure hope you are correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomark Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I’m with you LA. Not sure on him. Maybe they see some major technique fix available for him..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: This guy must be related to the head coach. There's no other explanation as to why he continues making the Bills' 53 man roster year after year without contributing anything whatsoever. Even on rare occasions when he's healthy enough to play in the preseason, he doesn't even dominate against opposing 3rd stringers who will be bagging groceries by Monday. It's puzzling. He doesn't cost much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 I know people who know him and he’s an awesome dude. I haven’t watched him to know if he is good at football though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 They picked him up from the Pats who had drafted him in round 6 and they kept him because they were afraid if they put him on the PS that the Patriots would try to sign him back. But that was 2 years ago and he's looked like a street free agent ever since. Maybe they are still trying to keep him away from New England? ? Definitely perplexing but I do believe that this is just a week 1 thing and that he will be gone pretty soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 minute ago, LABILLBACKER said: Thats funny, my eyes said he looked pretty weak in the Vikings game. again I say... maybe coach knows better. we didn't see alignments or responsibilities during camp. I trust coach not you. no offense( no pun intended) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2019/08/4-buffalo-bills-on-initial-53-man-roster-at-risk-of-being-replaced-by-week-1.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 3rd season with the club and has been active for maybe 1-2 games. Looked like garbage in preseason when he wasn’t hurt. Wesley looked better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 A puzzler, for sure. Clearly there is SOMETHING they like about this guy. I just can't figure out what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Dean said: A puzzler, for sure. Clearly there is SOMETHING they like about this guy. I just can't figure out what it is. I think I know what you are talking about, but I just can’t name it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I’ll be surprised if he is on the plane to New Jersey next week.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I am pretty sure he is also Josh Allen's best friend. Take that for what its worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeKayAdams Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 22 minutes ago, Sunshower said: He looks like a good player to me. I know a good optometrist who can help you. They're probably keeping him around to see if there is a desperate team willing to offer a 7th rounder for an OT. Otherwise, he probably gets cut tomorrow in favor of a waiver pick-up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, KayAdams said: I know a good optometrist who can help you. They're probably keeping him around to see if there is a desperate team willing to offer a 7th rounder for an OT. Otherwise, he probably gets cut tomorrow in favor of a waiver pick-up. He’s a solid backup. It’s all good though, I can handle criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: I am pretty sure he is also Josh Allen's best friend. Take that for what its worth. Does he also drive Allen’s Bronco? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Here’s my mod duties <Name only thread title. Please fix> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 minute ago, KayAdams said: I know a good optometrist who can help you. They're probably keeping him around to see if there is a desperate team willing to offer a 7th rounder for an OT. Otherwise, he probably gets cut tomorrow in favor of a waiver pick-up. I actually think this is why. I've been enjoying all of the posts this preseason about how the Bills roster was so good and that there were just a bunch of players that other teams were going to immediately snap up if they were cut. It's been hilarious. The reality is that everyone has their own version of most of the Bills bubble guys. What's valuable are experienced OL. The word you hear from OL coaches is that most young O lineman are about worthless until year 3. McDermott is in year 3. So even though he doesn't look like one of the Bills best 53 they might think that he should have the trade value of one of their top 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 The only reason to keep him I can think of is they are not sure about the starting status of the OL. Maybe Morse and Spain aren't ready? Other than that I got nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Actually - I just think he has a bit of luck so far. They brought in Waddle to be the swing tackle and he got hurt. McDermott was better than the other host of tackles they let go (Rhaney, Jones, Magnuson). We will see, but if they can get a better prospect - he will be gone, but I think he gives them swing OT depth for a few days - until everything settles down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 [This is an automated response] As a courtesy to the other board members, please use more descriptive topic titles. A single name if far too vague to post as a title and provides little insight into what specifically the post is talking about.The topic starter can edit the topic title line to make it more appropriate. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 He got the job when Waddle went down for the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Here’s my mod duties <Name only thread title. Please fix> None of that, me bucko. You want to assume the role of a mod, you can start out back with the latrines, not the desk duty detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Let’s see how long he actually sticks around before we get too upset about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Here’s my mod duties <Name only thread title. Please fix> 3 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: [This is an automated response] As a courtesy to the other board members, please use more descriptive topic titles. A single name if far too vague to post as a title and provides little insight into what specifically the post is talking about.The topic starter can edit the topic title line to make it more appropriate. Thank you. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I will worry about it when we actually cut a good player at that position over him To me two of these OL represent the "WGAF that they got cut to bring in player X" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 58 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: This guy must be related to the head coach. There's no other explanation as to why he continues making the Bills' 53 man roster year after year without contributing anything whatsoever. Even on rare occasions when he's healthy enough to play in the preseason, he doesn't even dominate against opposing 3rd stringers who will be bagging groceries by Monday. It's puzzling. Agree he was one of the more puzzling names on the 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, Rochesterfan said: Actually - I just think he has a bit of luck so far. They brought in Waddle to be the swing tackle and he got hurt. McDermott was better than the other host of tackles they let go (Rhaney, Jones, Magnuson). We will see, but if they can get a better prospect - he will be gone, but I think he gives them swing OT depth for a few days - until everything settles down. With Dawkins, Nsekhe and Ford they have 2 starters and a swing tackle already built right into their top 5 OL players. A more position versatile guy would seem like the better fit but maybe they want to carry 9 OL with all the uncertainty with Mitch Morse and Nsekhe being so long in the tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 What OTs were cut that are better? If you can find one, make the switch. Who do you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: Done. And done well, to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said: What OTs were cut that are better? If you can find one, make the switch. Who do you suggest? They don't need a 10th offensive lineman if he isn't good enough to make the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 1 hour ago, BuffAlone said: maybe the coach knows better than you? I know, crazy notion..... Peterman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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