Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 There seems to be some question about what we have at WR (beyond Brown and Beasley). Zay continues to let down. Foster and McKenzie are both hurt and Roberts is a ST guy. Obviously we brought up Duke Williams today but who knows how that will go? Baring any unforeseen event (where this issue resolves itself in the next few weeks) Is there any chance we could try Yeldon at WR? I realize catching balls out of the backfield is different then actually lining up and running routes. But from everything I have seen, Yeldon seems to be a very effective receiver. Yeldon was the spark that got our offense going in the second half last week and had Allen not gone down, who knows? When Singletary gets healthy, the carries are going to be dominated by him and Gore. You don’t want to lose the wrinkle that Yeldon brings to the offense. Perhaps we can work TJ in as a WR and let him make some plays in the passing game. From what I have seen, after Brown Beasley and Knox..Yeldon is our next best weapon in the passing game. I realize it’s not a conventional way of running an offense but you need to find a way to get the most out of what you have. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep21 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Roberts !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 We just called up the DUKEEEEEE. Yeldon will remain at RB, especially if Singletary cant go today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 No. There is a big difference running routes from the line having to beat press coverage and a DB covering you closely than it is to release out of the backfield and catch passes in open space and having to beat a LB in coverage. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 He can’t play RB, I know that 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 32 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: No. There is a big difference running routes from the line having to beat press coverage and a DB covering you closely than it is to release out of the backfield and catch passes in open space and having to beat a LB in coverage. ...agree 'Dawg...besides isn't his alleged forte' a pass catching RB?.....Patsies' Kevin Faulk used to destroy us in that role...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Looks like they are going to need him one more game as a running back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 He’ll most likely line up as a RB, but will be Allen’s outlet 7-9 yards down the field over the middle, and if Singletary is good, then he’ll get more of the load, and Gore will take the tough yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, shep21 said: Roberts !!! We need to use Roberts more as a WR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I'm more concerned with only having 2 RB's going into a game in bad weather. Can McKenzie play RB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 If we use him out of the backfield as a WR more I’m cool with that, I just don’t want teams keying in on him that way. Where when he’s on the field, they know we are passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: There seems to be some question about what we have at WR (beyond Brown and Beasley). Zay continues to let down. Foster and McKenzie are both hurt and Roberts is a ST guy. Obviously we brought up Duke Williams today but who knows how that will go? Baring any unforeseen event (where this issue resolves itself in the next few weeks) Is there any chance we could try Yeldon at WR? I realize catching balls out of the backfield is different then actually lining up and running routes. But from everything I have seen, Yeldon seems to be a very effective receiver. Yeldon was the spark that got our offense going in the second half last week and had Allen not gone down, who knows? When Singletary gets healthy, the carries are going to be dominated by him and Gore. You don’t want to lose the wrinkle that Yeldon brings to the offense. Perhaps we can work TJ in as a WR and let him make some plays in the passing game. From what I have seen, after Brown Beasley and Knox..Yeldon is our next best weapon in the passing game. I realize it’s not a conventional way of running an offense but you need to find a way to get the most out of what you have. Go Bills! We don't need to try to convert a RB to WR. We need another good RB 15 minutes ago, wppete said: We need to use Roberts more as a WR! I think we will. He came into the season injured, remember - last week was his 2nd game back, and they limited him a lot in his first 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Well at least it was not convert him to TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I am hoping that in 2 weeks we wont even see Yeldon.....cuz that will mean Devin is back. We are 4 and 1.....and about to get healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 No, isn't a fighter, jag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Good receivers don't stop once in their route, let alone twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 This was something I thought about a while ago and now that the offense has continued to be stagnant, I think activating Yeldon would be a good idea. Gore is done. I have been saying it all season but it’s just now that other people are starting to notice it. He’s a nice story and he held it down while Singletary was hurt, he’s a great mentor for the young guys but his legs are shot. He can’t hit the hole and runs that are 4 yards would be 15 for Singletary. Bring Yeldon up and let him catch 5 or 6 passes. Yeldon is an excellent receiver. IMO behind Brown and Beasley he’s our best weapon in the passing game. It’s ridiculous to continue to have him inactive. We have almost no playmakers on offense and we are dressing guys for STs over Yeldon. Our qb can’t hit a down field pass to save his life, having a guy that can turn a check down into a big play would be nice. Our offense should be run primarily through Singletary and then after that it’s got to be catch and run. Yeldon gives us a nice pass catching option out of the backfield and you can also line him up in the slot. Gore needs to be phased out and id have him as the 3 if not inactive on game day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) I am all aboard with activating Yeldon, but I am still forever confused with posters here always talking about switching players’ positions, as if this is Madden. Yeldon, Oliver, Edmunds, the list goes on and on. Please stop. Edited November 15, 2019 by JoPar_v2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Don't need to convert him to WR. Just use plays that split RB or FB out and have him on field in either role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 All I got is he has been a better pass catcher than a RB for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I think it's more likely that Daboll will try to do something cute like line Kroft up on the outside as a WR than to put someone in that can catch a NFL pass. I think Yeldon could be a solid contributor out of the backfield or even in the slot but probably not in the popgun offense. On that note could someone please take Daboll's copy of Madden away from him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 If Yeldon can't play WR, I would suggest trying Chris Brown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: If Yeldon can't play WR, I would suggest trying Chris Brown. Or Ed Oliver can do iron man as WR and SAM LB or something 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Using him as a receiving back makes a lot of sense but he can not just learn how to run to routes at a professional level that fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: Or Ed Oliver can do iron man as WR and SAM LB or something Just don't tell Daboll that there's a bunch of TEs out there looking for work. We'll have an 11 TE offense before you know it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckyBoys Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 wish they would have him active and run and pass to the rbs till the wheels fall off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 For now, better that he plays the banjo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 I really think activating Yeldon gives you another look against an aggressive defense. The guy killed New England with checkdowns and was our best weapon that day. He can give you a look out of the backfield or spread out wide. Gores legs are shot. Move Yeldon is to give you another look with Singletary. This team desperately needs more pass catchers and Yeldon is that and he is on the roster. Start dressing him and give you a counter to the blitz heavy looks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Today is the day to activate Yeldon. The Patriots are excellent at stopping WRs. Yeldon is the answer out of the backfield. He could be a difference maker to offset the blitz and to help get to the soft spot of the patriots defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomark Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Well I still get pissed when McD sends 42 out wide why add another stooge wide !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Yes he could play WR!!! but you could bet he is not better than than the guys who are playing. If he were better than some of the guys playing I would think the coaches would know it. Got to have faith that the coaches know their personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Yeldon did have 4 catches on 4 targets for 68 yards in the 1st NE***** game - including the two biggest plays on the TD drive. I think the Bills have to use their TEs and RBs in the passing game against NE***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 How about he lines up at RB with Singletary and give the opponent something to think about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said: How about he lines up at RB with Singletary and give the opponent something to think about Eagles exposed the Bills nickel D vs run by doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Just now, Over 29 years of fanhood said: Eagles exposed the Bills nickel D vs run by doing this. Exactly. I think it’s time to dust him off and release him from witness protection. Rest up Gore for the playoffs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, billsfan1959 said: Yeldon did have 4 catches on 4 targets for 68 yards in the 1st NE***** game - including the two biggest plays on the TD drive. I think the Bills have to use their TEs and RBs in the passing game against NE***** I agree.Hopefully Knox will not drop easy, catchable passes this game. Cannot afford many mistakes this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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