Alphadawg7 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) This is a great piece for those who don't know a lot about Dukes backstory, pedigree, and potential. Might help some understand why some of us were so high on Duke from the get go. Edited October 10, 2019 by Alphadawg7 22 6 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Good story and I think he is going to surprise a lot of people... 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I want to be sure everyone knows i have been a Duke Williams Fan since we picked him up. Once i read his background and story i had to watch him during preseason and any quotes or comments in regard to him.. I really like players/people like him. the One who pull their socks up after life does not go so well , and get after it. Do the best they can. and then some. Last preseason game he said he left it all on the field and up to Coaches to decide if they can use him. They did. and still made him work hard to get on the field last Sunday. and what did he do? he again left it all on the field. My boy right there. Keep after it Duke ! 13 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) I was high on him based solely off the fact that all I ever saw was his CFL reels and you could tell there wasn’t a single wr on last year’s roster that could go snag the ball like him. The competition really doesn’t matter when it comes to hands. If ya got’m.... ya GOT’M. #FREEDUKE Edited October 10, 2019 by Stank_Nasty 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) he sure seems like a kid you can be awful proud of. he's come a ways since this video obviously, with a lot of hard work that has payed off and I believe he'll turn out to be pretty darn special player for this team. Edited October 10, 2019 by DaBillsFanSince1973 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 He’s a guy I want on my team 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Luv this kid..... nothing was given to him here, he certainly earned this shot...... yes Zay 's play contributed but its really a league of opportunities and he's got one in B-lo' 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Go Duke Go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Thanks for Sharing Alpha! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 I think he could end up being a fan favorite if he works hard, plays hard and becomes a contributing member to the Buffalo community. I am loving this kid more and more I learn about him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloTX Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Since Duke has replaced Zay Jones, I'll just pretend we traded up in the 2nd for Duke, and that makes me happy. 2 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaninATL Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Gus Malzahn......"hisself".......what a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) I posted this video In a Duke thread on Monday but it didn't get a lot of views Im glad its been seen more now its a very compelling video and I liked the comments at the end comparing he to some very highly respected current NFL receivers as far as his attributes and skill set. He's been a work in progress and continues to be! I cant wait to see how high his ceiling is. Edited October 11, 2019 by Margarita 1 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLbills Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Seems to me that Duke and Allen share the same desire to be not just good, but great. I wouldn't be one bit surprised to see the two of them have that on field connection and become one of the better QB/WR pairs in the league. I am really looking forward to watching the two of them grow together and light up NFL defenses. Maybe it's because it's been so long since the team has done anything really significant, but it just seems like they're building something special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) Duke is a prime example of the growth to manhood, through difficult times. When Talk of Duke being pursued by the Bills first popped up I checked out what info I could find on him, and frankly I was sold on what was a very good prospect for the Bills. All those months ago I new he was gonna make the team, he was so obviously better than the craptastic WRs we had last season, in which he new how to catch a football, and do it with authority, he is going to be better than many here think he will be. I feel he is already on par with both Brown and Beasley. To me it was amazing that a cadre of fans here could not or would not see what to many of us here was just plain obvious, he will be an above average wideout for our football team. Go Bills!!! Edited October 11, 2019 by Don Otreply 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Margarita said: I posted this video In a Duke thread on Monday but it didn't get a lot of views Im glad its been seen more now its a very compelling video and I liked the comments at the end comparing he to some very highly respected current NFL receivers as far as his attributes and skill set. He's been a work in progress and continues to be! I cant wait to see how high his ceiling is. Thanks again for posting that vid the other day, Beane helped the Bills, but even more importantly helped another persons life grow all the more. I am very happy for Duke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 The way he described how he felt at Auburn where people great you with ‘War Eagle’, makes me think he is going to shine in Buffalo. The energy on Sunday at Tenn pregame was all about Duke. If Duke can control his emotions and stay focused he is going to be a contributor for this team. Duke and Brown wise with Beasley in the slot, will present mismatches. Love seeing a guy like Duke get a shot. Now go make it something for yourself big fella. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Margarita said: I posted this video In a Duke thread on Monday but it didn't get a lot of views Im glad its been seen more now its a very compelling video and I liked the comments at the end comparing he to some very highly respected current NFL receivers as far as his attributes and skill set. He's been a work in progress and continues to be! I cant wait to see how high his ceiling is. I saw the vid when you posted it. Thanks! Seems like Duke's transformed himself from an immature punk into a man - a hard-working, team-first, McD kind of man. In recent interviews, Duke shows that he's really grateful to be where he is right now and you can see why. It wasn't a short, straight, or easy road for him. Really rooting for him to continue to grow both as a man and as a player. And hoping to see him in the endzone every game! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 How can you not be a fan of this guy? I love this season. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Him turning to God is what really saved him. Some won't understand that but I'm a product of it myself. Duke is officially my new favorite Bill. 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Well if there's a locker room that can help guys grow and mature and really feel like they are part of something bigger, it's the Bills locker room. Great group of guys. The coaches have fostered a great culture. Guys like Duke who need structure, support, and motivation to keep on the straight and narrow can thrive in this system, because that's exactly what they'll get here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 AND HE IS A BILL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) I hope there's a follow-up video soon, his years since the Auburn incident. Edited October 11, 2019 by CSBill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Thanks @Alphadawg7 & @Margarita. We may just have our OBJ/AJ/LarryF.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 i watched his cfl highlights the day they signed him and the two words, eric moulds popped into my head. one thing i noticed about him sunday is that he gets open. he seems to have great instincts on when to cut and/or comeback to the qb.....give him an open target. i hope to see him catch a half dozen a game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 in the NFL ,as long as you stay clean and don't become antonio brown, if you can play you can play, so he will get his shot. Gotta love a big WR with great hands. we shall see 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Wow. GREAT watch. He just seems like the kind of guy you want on your football team. Raw talent, but a desire to bust his *** and do whatever it takes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Thanks. That was fun to watch. Guy is intense. Like someone else said, I've been a Duke fan since I saw the video of him catching the ball in Canada. He just looked special. The very best thing I've seen about is Lee Smith being interviewed by John Murphy and Tasker on Monday, I think. Now, Smith has been around the league a lot, and the Bills brought him back because he's a leader. Smith couldn't find the words talking about Duke. He said something like this: "Every once in a while you run into a guy who is just different. You get to know him and you know that you just want to be around him. You want him on your team. Duke is one of those." I mean, Smith could have just said "yeah, we all were really happy for him because he worked so hard to get here," sort of like what a guy would say about a kid brother. But, no, he essentially said he looks UP to Duke, because he has a special kind of intensity that is rare. Quite cool. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplebulldog Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Glad to see him last Sunday finally make his dream. My kids attended Auburn while he was there at Auburn, Daughter tutored some of the football player's. Duke was an absolute train wreck. I hope he stays focused and makes the most on his second chance. Go Bills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Hopefully Josh gains the trust in him and start throwing the one on one balls to him. I saw one, in particular, in the Tennessee game where Duke may have had another TD or at least a big play. I want Josh to be smart playing QB not cautious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 11 hours ago, StHustle said: Him turning to God is what really saved him. Some won't understand that but I'm a product of it myself. Duke is officially my new favorite Bill. I understand. I am still a giant work in process, but had I not found God and been saved I would have been dead by now. I am glad Duke is where he is. Even if he just becomes a role player, its a huge victory for Jesus and Duke both. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, 3rdand12 said: I want to be sure everyone knows i have been a Duke Williams Fan since we picked him up. Once i read his background and story i had to watch him during preseason and any quotes or comments in regard to him.. I really like players/people like him. the One who pull their socks up after life does not go so well , and get after it. Do the best they can. and then some. Last preseason game he said he left it all on the field and up to Coaches to decide if they can use him. They did. and still made him work hard to get on the field last Sunday. and what did he do? he again left it all on the field. My boy right there. Keep after it Duke ! He's hungry, 3rd. ...and the Bills have a nice table of choice meats meats and treats for him to feast on in the next few weeks. I can't imagine how happy this young man is, I mean are you kidding me? kicked out of Auburn, through the CFL and then finally on an nfl roster, cut, practice squad, called up and produces in his first game and with his first touchdown, on a team that is now 4-1, no less. Keep flying straight, young man, and I know it is not as much as others make, but enjoy those hundreds of thousand of dollars you'll be making for the rest of this year. Your hard work and dedication and ability to bounce back has earned it! Edited October 11, 2019 by dollars 2 donuts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 18 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said: This is a great piece for those who don't know a lot about Dukes backstory, pedigree, and potential. Might help some understand why some of us were so high on Duke from the get go. The salt shaker I have about this is it's a 2016 video, the season of Duke's Auburn dismissal and draft fall, including praise quotes from a pro-day trainer Duke worked with and good words from Duke about how he wants to put it in the past and give his all. By Duke's own words recently, he was demoralized after his Auburn dismissal and didn't work very hard to train for his pro day or when he was an UDFA, and he still needed a wake-up call from the QB when he signed in the CFL. I wish Duke the best, for his own sake and for the Bills, but the video seems a bit hype-y with that in mind. Hopefully it is genuinely "all in the past" now and the "attitude of gratitude" and work ethic he has expressed recently/evident liking of all his teammates on the Bills, will be a lasting thing. Hopefully 4 catches for 29 yds is just the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Duke Williams has come too far to turn back now. I like how he dug deep and just said to himself, OK, I can see where this is going, I will have to prove them wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Just now, Rocket94 said: Duke Williams has come too far to turn back now. I like how he dug deep and just said to himself, OK, I can see where this is going, I will have to prove them wrong. ....he's smart enough to know this is probably his ONLY shot at the NFL.......carpe diem lad....NFL pays a tad better than the CFL....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Just now, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....he's smart enough to know this is probably his ONLY shot at the NFL.......carpe diem lad....NFL pays a tad better than the CFL....... Yes...and the man is on high alert...has to play with some fire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rocket94 said: Yes...and the man is on high alert...has to play with some fire. I am sure that this all comes into play....hopefully there is also a chance that he has just matured as a person and will end up being a great success story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 1 minute ago, John from Riverside said: I am sure that this all comes into play....hopefully there is also a chance that he has just matured as a person and will end up being a great success story. ...think he is working hard at it.......sure he had some collegiate days screw ups and a couple of NFL tryouts that went nowhere......so instead of throwing in the towel, he went North to work on his craft, attitude and maturity.....McBeane said in an interview, "the Duke Williams signing made drafting a WR early not a top priority".....translation Duke: you have been handed the opportunity of a lifetime.....do NOT blow it..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Just now, John from Riverside said: I am sure that this all comes into play....hopefully there is also a chance that he has just matured as a person and will end up being a great success story. I believe that he has matured already. As we know, some young men actually benefit later from hardship and mistakes. At this point, Williams has redeemed himself well. These are also good leadership qualities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Good piece. Well done. I think many were behind him just based on flashes of skill. Now I’m rooting for him on a personal level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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