TigerJ Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 With Melvin Gordon going to the Broncos, the market has shrunk a bit. The bigger names remaining include Lamar Miller, (formerly of the Texans and Miami) Devonta Freeman, (formerly of the Falcons) and Carlos Hyde. Hyde is a heavy duty back and at 29 has some miles on him. However, his last season in Houston was a career best. Lamar Miller, who also played for the Texans last season, is also good sized, a bit younger, but has more miles than Hyde. Freeman is a smaller back, about the same weight and only a bit taller than Singletary. He is 28 and has been productive in a tandem running back situation his entire career in Atlanta. Buffalo could also go with a running back that has lower miles. Ty Montgomery spent last season with the Jets. It was his worst statistically with only 3.2 YPC. That might have been an issue with the Jets offense as a whole as LeVeon Bell was pretty bad too. Montgomery also had 5.9 YPC in 2016 with Green Bay. He was drafted as a WR, so he knows how to run routes and catch the ball. He is 6' and 216 lbs. CJ Prosise spent his whole career to this point in Seattle, where he was lightly used. In 4 seasons he has a total of 65 carries. He's got good size and good speed. He also played a little receiver (in college). Wendell Smallwood is, as his name suggests, on the small side. On the other hand, he's fast, and was productive in college. He's been lightly used in the pros and has unimpressive stats. Here are a few more listed here https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/us-senators-sold-stock-after-coronavirus-briefings-in-january/ar-BB11rJg6?ocid=spartanntp if you want to check them out. I wouldn't mind seeing the Bills pick up someone like Ty Montgomery. We would be asking him to carry the ball fewer than 20 times a game. He's shown he can produce at that volume and he's versatile. Do you have a preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 None. Draft one. Not enough speed available 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 None of them are good options. We have 7 draft picks. Just draft one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nester Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Is Kenyan Drake still available?. I think they transition tagged him but not sure how that works now with a new CBA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, NewEra said: None. Draft one. Not enough speed available I would sign one and draft one myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, NewEra said: None. Draft one. Not enough speed available What’s wrong, you don’t like Taiwan Jones? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Nester said: Is Kenyan Drake still available?. I think they transition tagged him but not sure how that works now with a new CBA He was transition tagged by Arizona. They would simply have to match whatever offer he gets from another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I like Hyde. 1k rusher that would be a good compliment to Motor. I'd draft one as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Looks like they feel Singletary can be the bell cow. We still have Yeldon, who's great depth, can do alot worse. I'd Draft a RB that would be a great complement to Singletary 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I want Dobbins or the kid from Boston College, but we may have to move up a bit in two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Can this merge with poll one? And can we take Gordon out of the poll? Good discussion in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: Looks like they feel Singletary can be the bell cow. We still have Yeldon, who's great depth, can do alot worse. I'd Draft a RB that would be a great complement to Singletary “Bell cow” running backs are antiquated thinking and i have faith they don’t want a repeat of 2019, where as soon as he leaves the game, we have a useless, one dimensional running back out there. They clearly don’t trust Yeldon, otherwise he would’ve played more over Gore. If I were Buffalo, I’m signing Hyde or Miller and drafting a RB for our active roster. Singletary Hyde or Miller Draft Pick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I'm taking Hyde and drafting a back. Even as high as RD2. Either way, I want a vet in the room. Especially with how we saw Gore fade down the stretch... never a bad option to have depth at the position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I doubt any of these guys get signed prior to the draft. That said, Hyde is the best remaining by a lot. If he can be had for $4-5M after the draft, sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, Process said: None of them are good options. We have 7 draft picks. Just draft one. Exactly, I strongly doubt Beane is interested in any of the remaining FA RB's. Just go out and draft a good back in rounds 2-4. Plenty out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twist_to_open Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Give that rugby a shot! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 #freshlegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I personally have no problem with Yeldon......the problem is the bills appear to have one based on what they did with him last year......Same situation as Duke Duke (WR) and Yeldon at the latter part of last year should have been activated.....the bills didnt do it....which leads me to believe that the bills think they are not he answer as a backup at their respective positions I personally think they ARE answers at their respective postiions...Yeldon provides that receiving back and he is actually very good at that.....Duke provides that big body receiver we dont have. We will have to see what they do going forward....if they are not going to go with Yeldon and Duke they need to find players with those same skillsets 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nato7412 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Bring back Shady. Im also happy with Yeldon, he's a great pass catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Nice thing is, this team is very likely to be a pass-first offense now. Not sure speed is what is needed for a complimentary back - would rather have a bowling ball that can get the tough yard or two when needed. Howard would have been perfect... but someone built like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 We have Yeldon, so draft a compliment. But if we do sign someone, I would prefer Hyde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, BillsFan17 said: I'm taking Hyde and drafting a back. Even as high as RD2. Either way, I want a vet in the room. Especially with how we saw Gore fade down the stretch... never a bad option to have depth at the position. I’m with you on this one for sure. Motor, Hyde, rookie and Jones. Add in Yeldon for possible injuries during camp or preseason and I’m good with that stable of backs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBills1998 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Nester said: Is Kenyan Drake still available?. I think they transition tagged him but not sure how that works now with a new CBA I think we can offer him a contract and arizona has to try and match that offer or make a better one. I don’t want Drake though. Runs to hot and cold 51 minutes ago, nato7412 said: Bring back Shady. Im also happy with Yeldon, he's a great pass catcher. I think shady’s done, plus he got a ring. If I was him I would retire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Victory Formation said: What’s wrong, you don’t like Taiwan Jones? That’s why we don’t need another free agent. Draft one to go with Singletary and jones. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 If I had to pick 1 that is left I’d lean towards Devonta Freeman but I think they are content drafting one with Yeldon still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanticleerBillsFan Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 How about Chris Thompson? Draft someone and cut Yeldon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, ChanticleerBillsFan said: How about Chris Thompson? Draft someone and cut Yeldon. He’s an interesting guy but not quite the change of pace I think we need. I think you would still need more of a complimentary back to Singletary. But Thompson could certainly find a place on this team if he were replacing Yeldon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Draft Dillon in the 2nd Singletary Dillon Yeldon Jones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, SCBills said: “Bell cow” running backs are antiquated thinking and i have faith they don’t want a repeat of 2019, where as soon as he leaves the game, we have a useless, one dimensional running back out there. They clearly don’t trust Yeldon, otherwise he would’ve played more over Gore. If I were Buffalo, I’m signing Hyde or Miller and drafting a RB for our active roster. Singletary Hyde or Miller Draft Pick Idk . I think they roll with Motor, Yeldon, Rookie , Wade,Taiwan , Dimarco and UDFA rookie in TC.. Two UDFA rookies started in the SB. Motor was a 3rd rounder that was productive from day 1 . Can get great value on RB in the draft. I don't see a need to pay Hyde or Miller if they draft a RB early on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Sign Hyde, draft Evans in the 3rd. Singletary Evans Hyde Jones Just now, JerseyBills said: Idk . I think they roll with Motor, Yeldon, Rookie , Wade,Taiwan , Dimarco and UDFA rookie in TC.. Two UDFA rookies started in the SB. Motor was a 3rd rounder that was productive from day 1 . Can get great value on RB in the draft. I don't see a need to pay Hyde or Miller if they draft a RB early on Hyde or Miller will be a modest contract anyways. I see Singletary as the main guy, Evans the home run threat (and much more) and Hyde as the short yardage pounder. There, I solved it all. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, billsbackto81 said: I like Hyde. 1k rusher that would be a good compliment to Motor. I'd draft one as well. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, billsbackto81 said: I like Hyde. 1k rusher that would be a good compliment to Motor. I'd draft one as well. Absolutely. Hyde would be an outstanding addition to Singletary. Then draft another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 57 minutes ago, ChanticleerBillsFan said: How about Chris Thompson? Draft someone and cut Yeldon. Someone in that mold is exactly what I’m looking for in a vet RB. He’s not the complementary runner we need for Singletary but we can address that in the draft. Thompson can be our 3rd down guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 We all know my answer by now... McCaffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 We need to get a game break er type guy. That will limit what the opposing defenses can do to cause disruptions. If they don't cover their gaps and zones on defense, we need a guy who can make them pay by getting big chunks or going to the house. It makes the defenses more predictable, and will help Allen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I see a trade coming from an existing RB on some teams roster. We Shall See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 We need to pick up a FA and then draft one...Yeldon needs to be cut imo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I've statednand stand by signing Isaiah Crowell assuming his medicals check out. In terms of the draft I liked Salvon Ahmed before he ran a poor forty at the combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 55 minutes ago, maryland-bills-fan said: We need to get a game break er type guy. That will limit what the opposing defenses can do to cause disruptions. If they don't cover their gaps and zones on defense, we need a guy who can make them pay by getting big chunks or going to the house. It makes the defenses more predictable, and will help Allen. Yes. A dynamic RB who can not only run the ball in our gap scheme, but also be a threat catching it is what I want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Give me Lamar Miller. He's a good cutback RB, and as of 2018 still had decent long speed. He tore his ACL last season, so there might be a hold up with needing to check his knee, but he's my vote for best bang for your buck. I think Lamar Miller, might be looking for $6M/yr., but with the dust settling on the RB market I believe he'll be be signed for $3.5-$4.5M/year. I'd be down for a 2 yr - $7M deal with maybe some upside incentives that could push it to the $9M range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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