Tipster19 Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 With the TH trade looking like it's going to happen, would Levens be a good addition? If not, who should be the back-up to WM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted April 7, 2005 Author Share Posted April 7, 2005 Hey Coach, try not to be so detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Levens will be 35 in May and has nothing left in his tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted April 7, 2005 Author Share Posted April 7, 2005 Thanks for an intelligent response, Labattblue. Do you have any other suggestions for a back-up? I can't think of any decent RBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 He's certainly available. PHI has two on their roster (Tapeh, Parry) besides Levens, and yesterday signed FB Jon Ritchie to a 1 year deal. IRRC, Levans had something like 400 yds last year. He's not a bum. I edited this, having suffered a famous Win "exception" as I originally typed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Thanks for an intelligent response, Labattblue. Do you have any other suggestions for a back-up? I can't think of any decent RBs. 299026[/snapback] I think the Bills will address the backup RB situation through the draft. Shaud Williams is a nice player, but as a change of pace back. I doubt he could step in if WM goes down for an extended period of time. Look for the Bills to draft a RB with decent size somewhere between rounds 4-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 A-TRAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted April 7, 2005 Author Share Posted April 7, 2005 Here's a suggestion that might be a little out of the ordinary. I've posted this once or twice before, would experimenting with Josh Reed as a back-up be insane? I ask this question in earnest. He was a RB before and during the draft he was touted as being awesome running after the catch. After 3 years I think he hasn't progressed at catching the ball. Maybe as a RB and one who could possibly catch short passes out of the backfield would be better suited for him. Just a thought, how about some shouts on this scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 With the TH trade looking like it's going to happen, would Levens be a good addition? If not, who should be the back-up to WM? 298991[/snapback] unless you are john riggins you have nothing left in the tank at 35 as a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Here's a suggestion that might be a little out of the ordinary. I've posted this once or twice before, would experimenting with Josh Reed as a back-up be insane? I ask this question in earnest. He was a RB before and during the draft he was touted as being awesome running after the catch. After 3 years I think he hasn't progressed at catching the ball. Maybe as a RB and one who could possibly catch short passes out of the backfield would be better suited for him. Just a thought, how about some shouts on this scenario. 299157[/snapback] interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Here's a suggestion that might be a little out of the ordinary. I've posted this once or twice before, would experimenting with Josh Reed as a back-up be insane? I ask this question in earnest. He was a RB before and during the draft he was touted as being awesome running after the catch. After 3 years I think he hasn't progressed at catching the ball. Maybe as a RB and one who could possibly catch short passes out of the backfield would be better suited for him. Just a thought, how about some shouts on this scenario. Good point. But wouldn't he need to bulk up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its only real shh Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 hes 50 years old, i mean really what do u think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I think the Bills are in a little bind as far as back-ups go. The good news is that we will likely keep one fullback, and Joe Burns is on the roster not because he is great but because he is versatile. We can afford to keep 4 RBs and 1 FB because of Burns and in an emergency, Neufeld can play FB/HB for a half or a game. But neither Burns nor Shaud could back-up Willis on a full-time basis should Willis go down. So we need a 4th guy that isn't going to be dressed, unless he's a stand-out on ST. A rookie in the 3rd or 4th round could be that guy but I/we were hoping to fill a couple other minor holes with those picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted April 8, 2005 Author Share Posted April 8, 2005 If Buffalo is thinking of Hearst then I'd rather take my chances with Levens. If neither of these backs are serviceable due to age or any other reasons, then I have another suggestion. I looked at the RFAs and it might be a better idea just to use a mid to lower draft pick on one of them. Pittsburgh's RB Verron Haynes seems interesting and it would only cost a 5th rd pick. They may not match the offer. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Here's a suggestion that might be a little out of the ordinary. I've posted this once or twice before, would experimenting with Josh Reed as a back-up be insane? I ask this question in earnest. He was a RB before and during the draft he was touted as being awesome running after the catch. After 3 years I think he hasn't progressed at catching the ball. Maybe as a RB and one who could possibly catch short passes out of the backfield would be better suited for him. Just a thought, how about some shouts on this scenario. 299157[/snapback] Very interesting thought and Im not sure if Reed would ever go for that, but I do not think his size 5'10, 208 is what he is listed at, would be an issue. Maybe he can re-invent himself, if he is up for the challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Here's a suggestion that might be a little out of the ordinary. I've posted this once or twice before, would experimenting with Josh Reed as a back-up be insane? I ask this question in earnest. He was a RB before and during the draft he was touted as being awesome running after the catch. After 3 years I think he hasn't progressed at catching the ball. Maybe as a RB and one who could possibly catch short passes out of the backfield would be better suited for him. Just a thought, how about some shouts on this scenario. 299157[/snapback] That was kicked around for some time, a year or so ago. No takers back then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Here's a suggestion that might be a little out of the ordinary. I've posted this once or twice before, would experimenting with Josh Reed as a back-up be insane? I ask this question in earnest. He was a RB before and during the draft he was touted as being awesome running after the catch. After 3 years I think he hasn't progressed at catching the ball. Maybe as a RB and one who could possibly catch short passes out of the backfield would be better suited for him. Just a thought, how about some shouts on this scenario. 299157[/snapback] I would question this move. If he was touted as being awesome running after the catch, it would have been primarily against defensive backs. As a running back he would be facing more linebackers and lineman. I still have faint hopes that he'll pan out as our 3rd reciever, but not much hope as a running back. Nice to see a different, innovative thought, though... thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Why do we keep going back to needing veteran players/backups...This guy is 35 years old...I would rather give the chance for Shaud Williams to learn on the run rather than bring in a 35year old washed up player.. Our team needs to be young to challenge for a playoff spot, because they bring in Speed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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