Big Frank Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Chan. 4 news reported that Hearst visited the Bills yesterday. Another positive sign Henry is gone, Shelton may be a Bill, and we are trying to get a vet to back up whatch talking about Willis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Interesting. Hearst isn't a spring chicken anymore but in a limited backup role....maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Patty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 DOOOOOOMMMMMEEEEEED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Interesting but his health is ALWAYS an issue, plus he's in his mid 30's. Can't hurt to look at him...wait, with him it can ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 The one thing that Hearst does have that I'm sure fans in Buffalo will love is an amazing amount of tenacity and heart. I believe he's the only player in NFL history to win comeback player of the year not once, but twice. Â If he signs, I guess the Bills just got lazy and figured they'd bring in another #20 to fill Travis' spot since they'll just tear the "Henry" off the back of the jerseys instead of ordering new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 If he signs, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons should pay 3/4 of salaries for Bills' RBs, as advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 If he signs, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons should pay 3/4 of salaries for Bills' RBs, as advertising. 299440[/snapback] Â Â Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Good third down back and can start, if healthy, in short spurts. Good blocker, blitz pick-up, great receiving hands, decent runner. Â If he can pass a physical he would become a very good backup and would like the role. Plus he would be cheap (probably league min, and less against the cap). Negates the need to pickup a running back early or even at all in the draft. Â The only issue again is we now would have 3 running backs not playing special teams (Mcgahee, Williams and Hearst). This is typically where your backup play and really forces starters into the ST line-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBill Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 If he signs, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons should pay 3/4 of salaries for Bills' RBs, as advertising. 299440[/snapback] Â Very good point. HAHAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBill Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 The only issue again is we now would have 3 running backs not playing special teams (Mcgahee, Williams and Hearst). This is typically where your backup play and really forces starters into the ST line-ups. 299449[/snapback]  I would tend to agree, but I don't think we are looking for a Special Teamer. Our Special Teams are Number 1 in the league. What we need is an emergency back that can take 15-20 carries a game in addition to Shaud Williams if WM goes down (God forbid). Hearst is exactly that back. In addition, I believe that once you have the "Big Play Capability" you will always have that. Hearst has shown that "big play capability".  If we can get a former pro-bowl running back, at or near the league minimum to back up Willis... no question... I'd sign him. But then again, I'm not TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I was surprised last year that he did not see more action in Denver. Seeing that he only got 20 carries for the entire year, maybe he could take a drink from the fountain of youth and backup/spell WM for one year. If I was a betting man, more than likely he is walking with Levens, on their way to the bus that is going to the NFL retirement home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 William Randolph? Â I understand we could use some national press and that guy always knew how to do it but crimeny he's been dead for approximately half a century! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 We re-signed Joe Burns, didn't we? He'll work as a special-teams ace alongside the actual runningbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 The one thing that Hearst does have that I'm sure fans in Buffalo will love is an amazing amount of tenacity and heart. I believe he's the only player in NFL history to win comeback player of the year not once, but twice. If he signs, I guess the Bills just got lazy and figured they'd bring in another #20 to fill Travis' spot since they'll just tear the "Henry" off the back of the jerseys instead of ordering new ones. 299430[/snapback]  Actually, all they'd have to do is rip the "n" and "y" off, and work from there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 (Another) strange fact about the B'gals. With Hearst on the team, they traded up to draft Ki-Jana Carter and bypassed Tony Boselli. Â Shame about Carter's injuries - he would have been a fine pro - but passing over Boselli was yet another reason the B'gals went 0 for 12 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I would not be apposed to that.....it is after all a backup role.... Â Not only can he run but he is an excellent receiver out of the backfield..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I like it. No doubt he could mentor Willis too. Hearst is a veteran team player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puhonix Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Chan. 4 news reported that Hearst visited the Bills yesterday. Another positive sign Henry is gone, Shelton may be a Bill, and we are trying to get a vet to back up whatch talking about Willis. 299414[/snapback] Go Noles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 William Randolph? I understand we could use some national press and that guy always knew how to do it but crimeny he's been dead for approximately half a century! 299621[/snapback]   Charles Foster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJsackedagain Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Chan. 4 news reported that Hearst visited the Bills yesterday. Another positive sign Henry is gone, Shelton may be a Bill, and we are trying to get a vet to back up whatch talking about Willis. 299414[/snapback] A HEARST visited the Bills, did Billy Buffalo die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 He's unstoppable on Madden '97. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Chan. 4 news reported that Hearst visited the Bills yesterday. Another positive sign Henry is gone, Shelton may be a Bill, and we are trying to get a vet to back up whatch talking about Willis. 299414[/snapback]  Thanks for the vine, Frank: I equate the excitement over Shelton to the hysteria over Jason Gildon last year. "Look we filled a position of need on the paper version of the team!" Unfortunately, as they say, the games aren't played on paper, they're played on TV, Frank. War McNally! War Bob Lambs pointy elbows! I'm OUTTT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Badol a clone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 The Shelton deal gets done, the Hearst deal gets done, and the Bills have pre-addressed 2 needs people have in their mocks for Day 1. Add to this the good news about MArk Campbell's recovery at TE, and it's looking more and more like BPA (WR, DT, CB, S) or best CB available with that RD#1 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Thanks for the vine, Frank:I equate the excitement over Shelton to the hysteria over Jason Gildon last year. "Look we filled a position of need on the paper version of the team!" Unfortunately, as they say, the games aren't played on paper, they're played on TV, Frank. War McNally! War Bob Lambs pointy elbows! I'm OUTTT!!! 299869[/snapback] That's fuggin' FUNNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 He's unstoppable on Madden '97. 299850[/snapback] Â What team is he playing on in the 2005 season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 The Shelton deal gets done, the Hearst deal gets done, and the Bills have pre-addressed 2 needs people have in their mocks for Day 1. Add to this the good news about MArk Campbell's recovery at TE, and it's looking more and more like BPA (WR, DT, CB, S) or best CB available with that RD#1 pick. 299875[/snapback] Â Â Which RD#1 pick is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 What team is he playing on in the 2005 season? 299882[/snapback] Â Â his Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Which RD#1 pick is that? 299887[/snapback] Sounds like Dallas is looking to get a CB in the 1st. Where you been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Rosebud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Rosebud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Where you been? 299893[/snapback]   Rome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Thanks for the vine, Frank:I equate the excitement over Shelton to the hysteria over Jason Gildon last year. "Look we filled a position of need on the paper version of the team!" Unfortunately, as they say, the games aren't played on paper, they're played on TV, Frank. War McNally! War Bob Lambs pointy elbows! I'm OUTTT!!! 299869[/snapback]  LOL ! Now I'll be watching Lambs' elbows at the next tailgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Per Adam Schefter on NFL channel...... Bills worked him out Wed & Thurs, possible anticipating the 'Trade of Travis'.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykat Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Chan. 4 news reported that Hearst visited the Bills yesterday. Another positive sign Henry is gone, Shelton may be a Bill, and we are trying to get a vet to back up whatch talking about Willis. 299414[/snapback] Oh boy! Maybe we can get Emmitt too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 He's also a vitriolic homophobe, which bothers me but not everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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