3rdand12 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 22 hours ago, Shaw66 said: Yeah, I suppose, but I tend to think with each guy it's more about one or the other, not a combination of both. So, to take out favorite example, Duke Williams was on the practice squad for development. They clearly liked him, but they didn't think he was ready. Similarly Foster last season. But Ray Ray is depth. They don't have any great expectations that he will develop into a starter. They've seen him long enough to have a good sense of his upside. He could develop, of course, but that isn't why they signed him. They want receiver depth, and he gives to the Bills better than that guy they signed a couple of weeks ago, because Ray Ray has time in the system. If the Bills need help at receiver next week, Ray Ray will know what he's supposed to do. I think the emphasis probably changes over the course of the season. After the roster gets down to 53, you probably pick practice squad based on the guys who look like they can fill in if called up (depth) and who also have potential (development). At this point in the season, unless some guy becomes a free agent who you've always wanted on your team, I think the guys you pick up are for depth. You're not going to start developing guys in the middle of the season - all you care about is teaching them enough stuff so that if you need to call them up, they will know what they're doing. And that's why Ray Ray was a no brainer over the guy they signed then released. fair explanation for your PoV my friend. as you mentioned , the role of the PS can change depending on where the season is at. and i agree. in this case RR is a great option(body) to fill in if needed based on his ramp up time with the playbook ,and he does have some skills : ) but your point is gladly taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 It could be Ray Ray was signed because he is a good player to be used in practices emulating what other WRs do even if in contact game he cannot be depended up. It is same thing I though Raiders signed P5t5rman for besides jugs practice with DBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I bet we signed Ray Ray just so Beane and McDermott could go smell his gym bag as a reminder to themselves what Carolina smells like. They must miss home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 22 hours ago, CommonCents said: RayRay. Sills has a better chance of showing up for leg day than RayRay making the 53. If Sherlock Holmes goes off kilter again, it’s your fault! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, freddyjj said: Just to clarify he is on PS. Depth if Beasley or McKenzie get hurt. Yeah, I didn’t really think about PS vs active roster. I still don’t see the point though, because under no circumstance do I ever want this guy to touch the football. Edited October 20, 2019 by SirAndrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bill Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Roscoe Parish all over again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyBeets Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Darth Bill said: Roscoe Parish all over again No comparison at all, Roscoe was an unbelievable return guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Darth Bill said: Roscoe Parish all over again Except Ray Ray isn’t nearly as good. Roscoe was a bust, but he was a good returner. Rag Ray is good at nothing (as pertains to football) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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