atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Antonio said: Care to tell us why not? He has good hands and I can recall good plays where he catches the ball and has good YAC. You probably say that only because of that unusall deep ball to him, that was a broken play, but watch a litte of his tape, he is not bad at all. Have you watched him try to turn and get up field after a catch? He looks like a fat kid trying to learn how to roller skate...I would know, I was that kid! Edited March 23, 2020 by atlbillsfan1975 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 41 minutes ago, KD in CA said: Thanks for reminding me of that play. Yeah me too! WTF was that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: Allen. He needs to make better life choices than throwing to Patrick in double coverage . period. : D If they ran that play with Stefon Diggs lined up where Brown was it is a successful conversion for a 1st down because he wins at the line and gets to his spot when Josh is expecting him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Have you watched him try to turn and get up field after a catch? He looks like a fat kid trying to learn how to roller skate...I would know, I was that kid! as long as he puts the ball away? i am fine with the fat kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 47 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said: According to a league source, the #Bills have agreed to a restructured contract with FB Patrick DiMarco, lowering his 2020 cap hit from $2.35 million to $1.9M -- a $450,000 savings. The new figure is his base salary+prorated signing bonus+workout and per-game roster bonuses. Thats from Jay Skurkis Twitter just now There must be something that can be done with the supernumerary Bill. Just cut him, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 30 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: Lol. It wasn't. For some reason I thought he had around 15-20 receptions last year. He had 5 ? That’s more receptions than we got out of our #2 WR! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, GunnerBill said: If they ran that play with Stefon Diggs lined up where Brown was it is a successful conversion for a 1st down because he wins at the line and gets to his spot when Josh is expecting him there. Perhaps. Just should have moved his feet, reset and chucked it to Brown. or out of reach. Decision making is not predicated on who was lined up. imho. Who was more likely to Make a play on the ball. Pat the fat kid? lol O r John Brown who can accelerate to the ball and then turn upfield. that's my only point Gunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: Perhaps. Just should have moved his feet, reset and chucked it to Brown. or out of reach. Decision making is not predicated on who was lined up. imho. Who was more likely to Make a play on the ball. Pat the fat kid? lol O r John Brown who can accelerate to the ball and then turn upfield. that's my only point Gunner And I agree with you. But it is an example of where part of helping him is giving him better talent to work with. Two seasons ago our starting receivers were Kelvin Benjamin and Zay Jones. Stefon Diggs and John Brown sounds a lot better than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, st pete gogolak said: I still blame him for f'ing up Peterman's career. If memory serves, Peterman had a couple of nice completions to open the San Diego game and then put a pass right in DiMarco's hands. It proceeded to bounce off his hands into a Charger's interception. It was all downhill (rapidly) after that. It's amazing how many DiMarco fans conveniently forget that play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Fullbacks are the new fan in the NFL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 44 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: These type of pay cuts usually precede a free agent signing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Was really hoping we would resign DiMarco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: And I agree with you. But it is an example of where part of helping him is giving him better talent to work with. Two seasons ago our starting receivers were Kelvin Benjamin and Zay Jones. Stefon Diggs and John Brown sounds a lot better than that! Bills have done a fine job of seriously working on developing Joshes game Last year and a big swing with Diggs. Bills are all in the kid. and so am I. Continuity is good and always upgrading talent really good. adding a #1 WR is cherry topping. Everyone will look better this year IMO. Coaching and play calling as well. Dimarco gets another year and is not a slouch mentally or physically . Good to keep him at and agreed restructure. You can do better of course ans you can likely could do for other positions. Quinton Spain comes to mind. But they both fit this Offense moving forward. Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just fyi, guys in this draft who are technically tight ends but can play play fullback. I know a lot of fullbacks go quite low in the draft, but these guys offer more versatility and can be on the field way more than the traditional fullback. Dalton Keene VA tech Jared Pickney Vanderbilt Thaddeus Moss LSU Josiah Deguara Cincinnati I really like Keene. He reminds me a bit of Juszcyk as a jack of all trades kind of player. Keene also put up some impressive combine numbers. He is also used to doing a million different things at Virginia Tech. The interesting one to me is Moss. If you could convince that kid that he’s basically Juszcyk and going to used all over the field, he could have some ridiculous upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: It's amazing how many DiMarco fans conveniently forget that play. i did. now i recall. the horror. 1 minute ago, MrEpsYtown said: Just fyi, guys in this draft who are technically tight ends but can play play fullback. I know a lot of fullbacks go quite low in the draft, but these guys offer more versatility and can be on the field way more than the traditional fullback. Dalton Keene VA tech Jared Pickney Vanderbilt Thaddeus Moss LSU Josiah Deguara Cincinnati I really like Keene. He reminds me a bit of Juszcyk as a jack of all trades kind of player. Keene also put up some impressive combine numbers. He is also used to doing a million different things at Virginia Tech. The interesting one to me is Moss. If you could convince that kid that he’s basically Juszcyk and going to used all over the field, he could have some ridiculous upside. and the Dimarco contract hardly preclude the Bills from picking up one of these young men. Nice work Beanes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Need more deep passes for him in double coverage next year. He’s a weapon. 1 hour ago, KD in CA said: Thanks for reminding me of that play. As awful as that play was, DiMarco should have caught that pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, klos63 said: Who loses targets to get our fullback more into the passing game? Duke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK Fan Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I would like to see them use DiMarco more as a pass protector especially in the empty set formation. Keep DiMarco in for blitzes and use him as a pass option in the absence of the blitz. Works for other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 28 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: Just fyi, guys in this draft who are technically tight ends but can play play fullback. I know a lot of fullbacks go quite low in the draft, but these guys offer more versatility and can be on the field way more than the traditional fullback. Dalton Keene VA tech Jared Pickney Vanderbilt Thaddeus Moss LSU Josiah Deguara Cincinnati I really like Keene. He reminds me a bit of Juszcyk as a jack of all trades kind of player. Keene also put up some impressive combine numbers. He is also used to doing a million different things at Virginia Tech. The interesting one to me is Moss. If you could convince that kid that he’s basically Juszcyk and going to used all over the field, he could have some ridiculous upside. I love Deguara. Not sure where others have him but he is an early day 3 pick for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Is DiMarco really a special teams ace? Or does Meyer Lansky II have incriminating photos of Beane? The only play I recall DiMarco was that ill fated deep out. Roster cuts were tough last year. This year some good NFL players will be cut by the Bills. It seems a shame to me that DiMarco gets a spot over some more deserving IMO, year after year. I'd rather have a 4th RB, or just about any other position outside K and P. That's my .02 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, Dopey said: Duke. Duke will have a hard time getting in the game. At best a 4th WR, won't be getting many targets to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I love Deguara. Not sure where others have him but he is an early day 3 pick for me. Do you agree that he could double as a fullback-tight end? I like the way he plays too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Dimarco is one of those players that fans hate for some reason, but all indications are that the players and coaches love him. He's been a captain, a special teams contributor, and plays offensive snaps. Restructuring him instead of cutting him shows he is still valued. I can not understand why fans get so bent out of shape about having him on the roster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, MrEpsYtown said: Do you agree that he could double as a fullback-tight end? I like the way he plays too. Hmm. I don't know. Could he block in there the odd snap or even run a route from a full back's starting position? Sure. Could he do it to a level where a team who has a scheme need for a FB on the roster can carry him and no specialist? Less certain. Maybe. I think if say the Bills took him then you wouldn't want to depend on him that way as a rookie. Your aim would be get him to that point by year 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babulator Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, JerseyBills said: Still, he's .... .. ... limited. I agree with the "limited" part. He is definitely that. or this "Still, he's .... .. limited role" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Have you watched him try to turn and get up field after a catch? He looks like a fat kid trying to learn how to roller skate...I would know, I was that kid! https://www.buffalobills.com/video/highlight-bills-fb-pat-dimarco-turns-short-throw-into-huge-catch-and-run Looks pretty good right here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardhatharry Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Still hope he doesn't make the 53 6 minutes ago, Antonio said: https://www.buffalobills.com/video/highlight-bills-fb-pat-dimarco-turns-short-throw-into-huge-catch-and-run Looks pretty good right here Now if that can happen more then once a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I'd like to restructure him off the team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, 17islongenough said: Did Beane actually do something before 9pm? Ok whats going on? Beane lets Jim Overdorf handle the restructures for players without issues. Jim Overdorf's ability to do the other type of contracts were taken away after Marcell Dareus's contract. Marcell Dareus got his nickname "Big Stuff" after Jim Overdorf' was sacked in negotiations. 16 minutes ago, Starr Almighty said: I'd like to restructure him off the team Lots of posters would and I''d like to work for front offices - of other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, MrEpsYtown said: Just fyi, guys in this draft who are technically tight ends but can play play fullback. I know a lot of fullbacks go quite low in the draft, but these guys offer more versatility and can be on the field way more than the traditional fullback. Dalton Keene VA tech Jared Pickney Vanderbilt Thaddeus Moss LSU Josiah Deguara Cincinnati I really like Keene. He reminds me a bit of Juszcyk as a jack of all trades kind of player. Keene also put up some impressive combine numbers. He is also used to doing a million different things at Virginia Tech. The interesting one to me is Moss. If you could convince that kid that he’s basically Juszcyk and going to used all over the field, he could have some ridiculous upside. Moss is certainly intriguing. Unfortunately it sometimes looks like his cleats are made of lead. Heck of a blocker with reliable hands, and the kid can catch when getting smacked. You might be dead on the money with him moving to fullback/H-back. Edited March 23, 2020 by Buffalo Junction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Summary Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, MrEpsYtown said: I really wish they went after Dan Vitale as a guy who can do more in the passing game. If the Bills want to have a guy who can block but also split out as a receiver when they go empty sets, they should have pursued Vitale. I don’t have a problem with DiMarco, I just have a problem with the way they use him. If they are going to do more of that stuff they need a Delanie Walker-Kyle Juszcyk type. There are a few of those body types in the draft this year. Buffalo had Larry Centers and Sam Gash on their roster at different times. Contributors who did more than telegraph a running play. Would like Allen to improve his touch on the short RB/FB passes and screens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Good we still have our deep threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 hours ago, JerseyBills said: Dimarco is a great presence in the RB room. Ppl complain but he is a leader and does his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Wouldn’t be surprised to see a follow up move. Seems the front office likes to move funds around in-house, before bringing in new players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 hours ago, JK Fan said: I would like to see them use DiMarco more as a pass protector especially in the empty set formation. Keep DiMarco in for blitzes and use him as a pass option in the absence of the blitz. Works for other teams. wait....if demarco was back, pass protecting on an empty set.....would it still be empty ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 hours ago, PetermansRedemption said: Restructures to the free agent pool? Because that’s the only restructure that makes sense in today’s NFL. In this case it’s a euphemism for a pay cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 hours ago, BuffaloRebound said: These type of pay cuts usually precede a free agent signing. Not in this case. It’s only $450k which is minimal to our available cap space. They Bills just asked him to take a straight cut in pay. He’s a FB so that makes some sense. They probably guaranteed the lower salary as part of the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 7 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Would you rather get paid or get cut? Remember back when Ricky Waters (and in the NBA, Latrell Sprewell) were insulted by contract offers because “they had to feed their families”. Neither played in their leagues again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, BarleyNY said: In this case it’s a euphemism for a pay cut. Hey! For all we know the Patriots* offered him more, but he’s in it looking for RINGS! We got a discount! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK Fan Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, papazoid said: wait....if demarco was back, pass protecting on an empty set.....would it still be empty ? True, but then again I hate that empty set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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