TigerJ Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I'm OK with Davis Webb. He's closer to being NFL ready than Tyree. He's a good athlete, but is not a scrambler. I think he needs work in the mental aspect of his game - making reads, manipulating DBs etc. Has a good arm and physically, he's a big QB like Josh Alen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Lurker said: Yikes! He threw four picks in the preseason. Accuracy issues maybe... https://nypost.com/2019/08/31/davis-webb-wasnt-the-only-jets-quarterback-cut/ Will not be an issue from the PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 29 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: He's never played in a regular season NFL game. Webb's college story is an interesting one. He was a big-time recruit out of Texas (high school Class of 2013) and originally committed to Texas Tech's then head coach Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville left after the 2012 season and the Red Raiders hired Texas Tech alum and now Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kinsbury. Kingsbury was able to convince Webb to sign with Texas Tech. That summer (2013), Webb lost the starting job battle to a freshman walk-on by the name of Baker Mayfield. When Mayfield went down with an injury, the true freshman Webb stepped in and did so well that he took the starting job from Mayfield. As a result, Mayfield decided to transfer to Oklahoma. Going into the 2014 season, the sophomore Webb was named to many preseason award watch-lists and was a dark horse Heisman candidate. More than halfway through the season, he broke his ankle and a true freshman by the name of Patrick Mahomes replaced him. Mahomes would beat Webb for Texas Tech's starting QB job going into the 2015 season. Webb would serve as Mahomes' backup through that season and would earn his bachelor's degree from Texas Tech in just three years. As a result, he was able to transfer to Cal under coach Sonny Dykes as a grad transfer and be immediately eligible. Webb had a very successful single season at Cal, being an All-American nominee and Davey O'Brien Award semifinalist. He won the Senior Bowl MVP and the Giants chose him in the third round. His NFL hasn't been nearly as interesting. It only took a year with the Giants for them to decide he wasn't good enough and release him. Jets signed him to their practice squad in September of 2018. Spent the entire season with them, being called up to the active roster in November. He's never played a regular season NFL game. Was expected to compete for the Jets' backup job but then Gase signed Trevor Siemian and Luke Falk. I'm an ASU fan and he played on Texas Tech in a crappy Holiday Bowl game against the Sun Devils and he lit them up. I was thinking who the hell is this guy, but the plays he was making were legit. He had about 400 yards and 4 tDs or something. It's funny how even a serious fan can see one or two games from a player and think he is either totally sucks or he is awesome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaBu Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, thebandit27 said: I like the Davis Webb pickup. He's probably as good an option for a disaster backup as you'll find at this point Other than being the disaster backup, I think of equal importance is having a competent qb to run the scout team. That allows Barkley to focus on that weeks game plan as the backup if needed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, jabu said: Other than being the disaster backup, I think of equal importance is having a competent qb to run the scout team. That allows Barkley to focus on that weeks game plan as the backup if needed. Agreed but he's a perfect candidate for a PS spot. He has real talent but has had no luck. He needs reps and to learn, this is a spot for him to do that without getting thrown into a situation where he will be expected to play soon. A 3rd round pick is expected to contribute pretty soon and that accelerates the timeline, a PS Qb isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Need a running back for the practice squad and a punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 6 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Well Luke Falk for one Falk I believe was signed by the Jets at the time I wrote my post. Mike White showed up as prospect unknown on NFL.com. Nanker, if I could make em bounce, I would. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, WVUFootball29 said: Falk I believe was signed by the Jets at the time I wrote my post. Mike White showed up as prospect unknown on NFL.com. Nanker, if I could make em bounce, I would. Were you a Sills V fan WVU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Lurker said: Yikes! He threw four picks in the preseason. Accuracy issues maybe... https://nypost.com/2019/08/31/davis-webb-wasnt-the-only-jets-quarterback-cut/ Well, Buffalo did recently have a young QB prospect (now with the Raiders) who tends to look brilliant in preseason, and throws picks when games count. Maybe they think it can work the other way too. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Cam Lewis makes me happy. I want to see more. Liked Pitts while here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 8 hours ago, Sherlock Holmes said: NOooo...O00oo!!!!!!!!!! Oh. You’re not dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Agent 91 said: Cam Lewis makes me happy. I want to see more. Liked Pitts while here too I don't believe that Pitts is eligible for PS anymore. He was here for two full seasons and dressed every game as a special teamer, but he wasn't a rookie when he came here. So I'm pretty confident he has too much accrued time to be eligible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Wayne Arnold said: Jets signed him to their practice squad in September of 2018. Spent the entire season with them, being called up to the active roster in November. He's never played a regular season NFL game. Rumour has it the Jests were enamoured with Webb until FO staff realized his name was ‘Webb’, not ‘Weeb’, as in St. Weeb Ewbank. Three low level staffers were terminated over the error. (I’m surprised Maccagnan is considered ‘low level’. ?) Edited September 2, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I think Yarborough will be picked up by somebody, at some point, if not us. i am not saying we should call him up. That line was tough this training camp. I just think he is reasonable quality that someone will recognize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Sherlock Holmes said: Were you a Sills V fan WVU? Yeah, but I'm a realest. Sills and Grier were products of the Air Raid offense which gave them inflated stats. Sills can make big plays, but is not a polished route runner. He needs to add more than big play ability to make a roster. However, he's always been a guy that's beaten the odds and is able to achieve his goals. I think he'll find his way onto an NFL roster by next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 52 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said: I think Yarborough will be picked up by somebody, at some point, if not us. i am not saying we should call him up. That line was tough this training camp. I just think he is reasonable quality that someone will recognize. ...he's on Bills PS, so somebody would have to poach him...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 12 hours ago, Lurker said: A lot of disaster plays by Webb in the Jets last preseason game... https://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2019082963/2019/PRE4/eagles@jets?icampaign=scoreStrip-globalNav-2019082963 LOL, Deonte Thompson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNubbins Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 12 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: We still like him? I don't, but I oftentimes view these types of signing as intel signings to get prepared for when we play the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 10 hours ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: Need a running back for the practice squad and a punter. Uh Christian Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Uh Christian Wade I think he's meaning someone that can play this year if a RB gets hurt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I feel bad for Wade. I'm glad we've got him, but this year long exemption smacks of the reserve clause in baseball. I'm guessing the NFL will have to restructure this program somehow so these guys can play in the first year. Surprised the NFLPA is allowing it without a legal challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: I feel bad for Wade. I'm glad we've got him, but this year long exemption smacks of the reserve clause in baseball. I'm guessing the NFL will have to restructure this program somehow so these guys can play in the first year. Surprised the NFLPA is allowing it without a legal challenge. They CAN play in year 1; they just have to make a 53 man roster. I think the rule makes sense. If these guys want the best shot at making it in the NFL, they're going to need time to transition. A full year on the PS to learn the game, in the same environment, without having to worry about change of scenery, will be huge for his development. Nothing else could increase his chances of making an NFL roster next year more IMO. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: I feel bad for Wade. I'm glad we've got him, but this year long exemption smacks of the reserve clause in baseball. I'm guessing the NFL will have to restructure this program somehow so these guys can play in the first year. Surprised the NFLPA is allowing it without a legal challenge. ...isn't that only if Bills designate him as #11 for the exemption?...if he remains in the "normal 10", I think he is eligible for the active 53........... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: I feel bad for Wade. I'm glad we've got him, but this year long exemption smacks of the reserve clause in baseball. I'm guessing the NFL will have to restructure this program somehow so these guys can play in the first year. Surprised the NFLPA is allowing it without a legal challenge. He’s set to earn over $125000 USD or close to £100000 in British coinage. Dont feel sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...isn't that only if Bills designate him as #11 for the exemption?...if he remains in the "normal 10", I think he is eligible for the active 53........... Wasn't it posted upthread that he was designated with the 11th roster position? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: Wasn't it posted upthread that he was designated with the 11th roster position? ...if so, I apologize for missing it bud........YOU ARE CORRECT (from Bills site)... International player allocation, Christian Wade, was added as the exempt 11th practice squad player, meaning he cannot be elevated to Buffalo’s active roster. He’ll be a practice squad player only for the 2019 season. Edited September 2, 2019 by OldTimeAFLGuy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: I feel bad for Wade. I'm glad we've got him, but this year long exemption smacks of the reserve clause in baseball. I'm guessing the NFL will have to restructure this program somehow so these guys can play in the first year. Surprised the NFLPA is allowing it without a legal challenge. I like his natural abilities. After the last game he does need to learn alot of nuance. Simple things as how to run behind your pads, when and how to get down. The overall aspects of game his game he now gets to hone. Hopefully, t generate a role going into next season. Learning to field punts and kicks could be an area to concentrate. Edited September 2, 2019 by Mat68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Tyron Johnson - Undrafted rookie wide receiver out of Oklahoma State 6-1, 195 Overview Deep ball specialist with ability to take the top off defenses. Johnson's game is geared to get down the field and make explosive catches, but the rest of his skill-set is still very raw. While he can force safeties away from the line of scrimmage, he's not an instinctive route-runner and gives too many clues away to cornerbacks who will swarm his breaks as a pro. He has great deep speed to get into a camp, but shaky hands and modest production may foreshadow and uphill climb. Strengths Put together strong pro day workout according to scouts Took big step up in production in 2018 Has exceptional deep speed Consistent separation on his go routes Speed to eat cushion and race over top of safeties on posts Early to locate and adjust to deep throws Shows ability to make athletic catches down the field Can force teams to shade safeties in his direction Weaknesses Ran very limited route tree Needs more consistent early route drive Below-average route instincts to set up defenders Lazy getting into breaks Waits for throws to get to him rather than driving back Doesn't keep corners stacked on hip to protect catch Contested catches are below average Hands lack strength and drops are a big concern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mat68 said: I like his natural abilities. After the last game he does need to learn alot of nuance. Simple things as how to run behind your pads, when and how to get down. The overall aspects of game his game he now gets to hone. Hopefully, t generate a role going into next season. Learning to field punts and kicks could be an area to concentrate. ...saw a post here that he run's too upright.....any analysis bud?.......certainly would be something correctable IMO........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) Edited September 2, 2019 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsaikotic Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 wait a min...is it tie-ron or tah-ron?...need to know 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Texans fans (at least on the tweet machine) appear pissed that he was cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Oh. You’re not dead. I survived! 1 hour ago, WVUFootball29 said: Yeah, but I'm a realest. Sills and Grier were products of the Air Raid offense which gave them inflated stats. Sills can make big plays, but is not a polished route runner. He needs to add more than big play ability to make a roster. However, he's always been a guy that's beaten the odds and is able to achieve his goals. I think he'll find his way onto an NFL roster by next season. We finally got a glimpse of his big play ability, wish he were given opportunities with Josh instead of Tyree. I believe he'll find his way onto a roster, I just hope it is ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 They had to make room for Stills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: I survived! Well, aren’t you just Gloria Gaynor! ? Edited September 2, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Tyron Johnson is a perfect PS signee. He's not the tallest receiver, but he's tall enough with speed to burn. Apparently has decent hands. The only important box he doesn't check is development in terms of route tree. That can and will be coached while he's on the PS. Physically, he's a lot like Robert Foster. That's definitely not a bad thing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Tsaikotic said: Whoa. Johnson runs a 4.34 40, just 0.03 off the fastest time recorded.at the combine (which he wasn't invited to). Seems like he's not just a fast track guy playing football either. Interesting... "At the 2019 NFL Combine, the fastest 40-yard dash time clocked in at 4.31 seconds ran by Parris Cambell — now a member of the Indianapolis Colts. Johnson runs a 4.34, putting his 40-yard dash time as the fifth-fastest time in this year’s class of rookies. Additionally, Scott Wright of ‘The Oklahoman’ reported that Johnson did not drop a single catchable pass at his pro day." https://torotimes.com/2019/08/12/houston-texans-tyron-johnson-making-strong-case-for-roster-spot/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 29 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: Wasn't it posted upthread that he was designated with the 11th roster position? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBillsBeliever Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 24 minutes ago, Tsaikotic said: wait a min...is it tie-ron or tah-ron?...need to know Are you asking for a friend? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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