Bills sign Trey Adams

[USABuffaloFan]

1 hour ago, gjv001 said:

If healthy, he could make the final cut.

He will make it cause we have no real backup for Dawkins. Obviously injury stops that. Who would be Left Tackle, Williams, Nsekhe, Fords, Salako. We are trying to find our true right tackle. I see Adams being groomed to backup LT now and if he is fully healthy mid season being RT. He will play both for now but backup LT. This truly is a STEAL, he was truly injured but played all of 2019. just needs time to heal and get more speed in his feet.

Edited April 26, 2020 by USABuffaloFan

[Wizard]

A punter makes a difference on a team. We have two, so we do not have one.

 

Unless his name is John or Quincy, say no to Adams!

[USABuffaloFan]

1 hour ago, MiltonWaddams said:

Sounds like his back is a mess, but the skills, size and aggression are all so appealing that he is well, well worth a flyer at this point. If that strength and wellness team can build him up, he is THE UDFA steal no question.

He played all of 2019, hurt back 2018.

[JoeF]

3 minutes ago, Motorin' said:

Sounds like a prime practice squad candidate. 

 

The year and half dealing with injuries had to be tough. An ACL and then back surgery.  He showed good perseverance coming back from each injury and immediately moved back into the starting line-up the last third of 2018 and all of 2019.  I think all his flaws are fixable..he just needs reps and a little Bobby Johnson whoop ass....I think he becomes a pet project. 

 

The answer to the combine question was a maturity thing-- its really funny, however, sometimes you give the second answer that pops in your head not the first.  That's my rule for answering questions from my wife....

[USABuffaloFan]

1 hour ago, MiltonWaddams said:

That was hilariously bad. But hilarious first.

Wanted a larger member

At 6'8" I am sure he is not shamed. Not PC but pretty funny actually! He is 20, 21 That doesn't scare me.

1 hour ago, ALLEN-2-DIGGS-TD!! said:

314lbs is light for 6'8".

He is 330lbs.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

100% chance he is stashed on IR for 2020

[hondo in seattle]

2016...   good player - maybe a future 1st rounder

2017...   torn ACL

2018...   back surgery

2019...   mediocre player - not fully recovered?

Here are the closing sentences of a good article on Trey from SB Nation:

 

"If you’re an NFL GM wanting to take a chance on him in the later rounds, obviously your angle would be hoping that with time Adams could return to his earlier form or at least near it. Who knows if that’s possible — likely it’s not, but if your team drafts him at a later round and he does overcome his injury history and get his athleticism back to earlier, then you’ve obviously just gotten a huge steal."

 

https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2020/4/19/21226649/washington-huskies-football-nfl-draft-profile-trey-adams

[Motor26]

6 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said:

100% chance he is stashed on IR for 2020

I would be 100% good with them giving him a redshirt year. 

[Augie]

19 minutes ago, JoeF said:

Looks a little like Gronk, no?  I think he is going to fit in just fine and has a good chance of making the club. 

 

 

His response to that question also sounded like Gronk!  (Without the Belichick overlord, of course, but the REAL Gronk.) 

[Seasons1992]

27 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said:

Does he have slow eyes?

 

"That big fella just wasn't in my vision......."

 

[Herc11]

I'm curious if the the Bills new fancy training facility had anything to do with his decision. I'm guessing that was a major selling point along with the chance to compete for a starting RT spot if he is able to recover to form.

[USABuffaloFan]

1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

Good article!

[USABuffaloFan]

44 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

Best case in a year he is ready to compete at left or right tackle depending on what happens with Dion and Ford. 
 

Maybe he replaces Nsehke as the swing guy and we flip Ty to some team for a draft pick. At worst I think Ty is a free agent after this year, so maybe Adams is ready to contribute there. I do fee like he is probably a year away from making a significant impact. 

He played all of 2019 so he could backup LT. You have Williams too and he plays guard and Tackle. Nsehke could be the odd guy out here. Best scenario is the guy is a stud and is RT with Williams and Nsehkle backing up both spots. Ford to RG. If the guy gets IR and he is a stud for next year. You don't lose pedigree from injuries in College. Bills have top notch medical equipment and staff that will put to shame what Washington had. STEAL!

45 minutes ago, slaphappy said:

To be fair..who doesn't?

The guy that has one, LOL!

[whatdrought]

This is good pickup. We’re definitely the right place for him to get his body right if he ever can.

[Mr. WEO]

8 minutes ago, Herc11 said:

I'm curious if the the Bills new fancy training facility had anything to do with his decision. I'm guessing that was a major selling point along with the chance to compete for a starting RT spot if he is able to recover to form.

 

 

The whirlpool maybe.

[USABuffaloFan]

35 minutes ago, Motorin' said:

 

Seems like he needs a year or two in an NFL conditioning program. 

Be great if he could play RT now. But if he is a backup he has time with Nsekhe or Williams going in 1st. I expect Ford to be RG unless he has changed. That means RT is manned by Williams, Nsekhe or Adams. This is a good problem to have.

[Motorin']

1 minute ago, USABuffaloFan said:

Be great if he could play RT now. But if he is a backup he has time with Nsekhe or Williams going in 1st. I expect Ford to be RG unless he has changed. That means RT is manned by Williams, Nsekhe or Adams. This is a good problem to have.

 

I think a healthy Williams is a vast improvement at RT. Not counting out Ford to take a big step forward, and also think he can be a solid RG starter.  

[USABuffaloFan]

38 minutes ago, IronMaidenBills said:

Which we can afford to do. If we work on his conditioning and footwork, he has potential. 

This guy was a 1-2nd rounder. Projected 5th this year. Played all of 2019. With injury background and COVID, made it hard for him to be checked out. Thought to go in 2019 draft and Mocks in 2018 had him as a Bills selection in the 5th so Bills have been watching this man for 3 years. They know him well and probably said to him this would happen later pick or this way. 

[Milanos Milano]

Just now, USABuffaloFan said:

This guy was a 1-2nd rounder. Projected 5th this year. Played all of 2019. With injury background and COVID, made it hard for him to be checked out. Thought to go in 2019 draft and Mocks in 2018 had him as a Bills selection in the 5th so Bills have been watching this man for 3 years. They know him well and probably said to him this would happen later pick or this way. 

This might be the steal of the UDFAs. I’d let him train and heal the whole year. I wouldn’t stash him on PS. 

[JoeF]

21 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

His response to that question also sounded like Gronk!  (Without the Belichick overlord, of course, but the REAL Gronk.) 

That made the physical resemblance even more compelling.....  ?

[USABuffaloFan]

39 minutes ago, Motorin' said:

Sounds like a prime practice squad candidate. 

Better than that, you may be surprised given your stance but this man played all 13 games in 2019 and wasn't bad. Bills have been watching him for 3 years. I am surprised they didn't take him where the punter was taken. RT and backup to LT was needed. Bet Adams had a deal to sign and didn't promote himself wanting to come here with a promise. If draft oh well. It is strange Bills didn't select a lineman because some had then using 2nd pick on a need for OT with 54.

[NewEra]

Nice!  Might be worthless.  Might be make our OL better.  
 

fwiw, it’s not that good imo.

[USABuffaloFan]

35 minutes ago, JoeF said:

 

The year and half dealing with injuries had to be tough. An ACL and then back surgery.  He showed good perseverance coming back from each injury and immediately moved back into the starting line-up the last third of 2018 and all of 2019.  I think all his flaws are fixable..he just needs reps and a little Bobby Johnson whoop ass....I think he becomes a pet project. 

 

The answer to the combine question was a maturity thing-- its really funny, however, sometimes you give the second answer that pops in your head not the first.  That's my rule for answering questions from my wife....

17 straight games played for 2018 to 2019, this man is not hurt anymore.

33 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said:

100% chance he is stashed on IR for 2020

Why, he played 17 straight games from end of 2018 to 2019?

[Motorin']

6 minutes ago, USABuffaloFan said:

Better than that, you may be surprised given your stance but this man played all 13 games in 2019 and wasn't bad. Bills have been watching him for 3 years. I am surprised they didn't take him where the punter was taken. RT and backup to LT was needed. Bet Adams had a deal to sign and didn't promote himself wanting to come here with a promise. If draft oh well. It is strange Bills didn't select a lineman because some had then using 2nd pick on a need for OT with 54.

 

I hope I am surprised. I think OL is the weakest link on the team right now, though they are vastly improved from a couple of years ago. Would love to see a monster OT come out of no where. 

[USABuffaloFan]

28 minutes ago, hondo in seattle said:

2016...   good player - maybe a future 1st rounder

2017...   torn ACL

2018...   back surgery

2019...   mediocre player - not fully recovered?

Here are the closing sentences of a good article on Trey from SB Nation:

 

"If you’re an NFL GM wanting to take a chance on him in the later rounds, obviously your angle would be hoping that with time Adams could return to his earlier form or at least near it. Who knows if that’s possible — likely it’s not, but if your team drafts him at a later round and he does overcome his injury history and get his athleticism back to earlier, then you’ve obviously just gotten a huge steal."

 

https://www.uwdawgpound.com/2020/4/19/21226649/washington-huskies-football-nfl-draft-profile-trey-adams

He played 17 straight game and a 5th round projection. If Bills selected him instead of the punter we would say he makes the Roster as a backup, fell because of injuries. mid college career. The fact this is COVID year has more to do why he wasn't draft. This man needs footwork to take a starting job but is very well capable to be the 2nd tackle in as backup. 1st round projection puts him a higher talented guy then anyone on the O-line with the Bills. So right now I think this was a steal. No way the Bills cut this guy. He is on IR, backup or RT starter end of camp. Not even Practice squad because someone will take him to backup after a full camp with Bills.

[Thurman#1]

Worth taking a flier on.

[Buffalo_Gal]

45 minutes ago, JoeF said:

 

The year and half dealing with injuries had to be tough. An ACL and then back surgery.  He showed good perseverance coming back from each injury and immediately moved back into the starting line-up the last third of 2018 and all of 2019.  I think all his flaws are fixable..he just needs reps and a little Bobby Johnson whoop ass....I think he becomes a pet project. 

 

The answer to the combine question was a maturity thing-- its really funny, however, sometimes you give the second answer that pops in your head not the first.  That's my rule for answering questions from my wife....

Smart man. ?

 

[USABuffaloFan]

20 minutes ago, whatdrought said:

This is good pickup. We’re definitely the right place for him to get his body right if he ever can.

17 straight games he played from end of 2018 to 2019. The question isn't if he is healthy, he is. The question is will his foot work allow him to be the Bills starter. Surprised another team didn't take him he could start RT on a lot of bad teams now. Bills have talent so he needs to beat out Williams or Ford for RT starting position. He will be groomed to be LT backup if he isn't ready to steal job at RT now. That said he is healthy.

[ctk232]

For a case study, here’s his film from the OSU game this past year to give a taste how he’d do against elite rushers (Adams #72, Chase Young #2) - note, not all his snaps go against Young at LT, and he does get spelled at times during the game. Quite a few cut blocks, and being caught off balance and flat-footed during speed rushes to the outside. Long reach comes in play, and difficult to move off his spot, but I can see him struggling with speed rushers at the next level, more so than Ford currently. For an UDFA though - fantastic zero risk signing. 
 

Not an expert in the least, but being local I fortunately saw him play every week, and never doubted he’d be on an NFL roster at this point. Overall, he has the size and physicality, but if you hated Ford’s feet this isn’t going to make anyone feel better. Agreed, hopefully strength and conditioning helps him with agility and balance when attained. But given where he was in his recovery for this game last year, many pros and cons are visible:

 

 

Edited April 26, 2020 by ctk232

[Punching Bag]

2 hours ago, Gugny said:

Washington offensive lineman Trey Adams

Adams, who is 6-foot-8 and 314 pounds, might have been the best lineman in the Pac-12 two years ago but knee and back surgeries derailed his college career. A disastrous combine didn't help. He had a 5.6-second 40-yard dash, a 24.5-inch vertical leap and a 7-foot-8 broad jump, among the worst at the combine. Adams had several offers, before deciding on the Bills.

 

He of course picked Bills due to medical staff and good possibility of being on practice squad since Bills will have at least 10 other linemen in camp.

[Don Otreply]

43 minutes ago, USABuffaloFan said:

17 straight games played for 2018 to 2019, this man is not hurt anymore.

Why, he played 17 straight games from end of 2018 to 2019?

So they can keep him and get him healthier and not have him count towards the 53,  like they did with Vosean this past year. 
 

Go Bills!!!

[dollars 2 donuts]

2 hours ago, mikemac2001 said:

Nice player to end up on PS give him a year in the facility and training staff 

 

1 hour ago, Motorin' said:

Sounds like a prime practice squad candidate. 

 

yeah, I’m with you guys.  However, and I know you know this, but we have to cut him to get him to the practice squad and that means everyone will have to take a pass on him before we re-sign, which I am not sure will be the case.

[loyal2dagame]

2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

 

 

For some strange reason,  he reminds me of Ogre from Revenge of the Nerds.

[NewEra]

I know this isn’t popular here, I feel we should be looking at multiple LTs.  Bring in as many as we can.  I truly believe paying Dion Dawkins 20 mill a year is a huge mistake.  
 

I’d rather start someone slightly worse than him at 1-2 mill a year than him at 20.  
 

when you draft really well, you can’t pay everyone.  I believe we’re drafting really well.  If we pay everyone now, we won’t be able to pay everyone later.  
 

adding guys like Adams makes me happy.  Not to say Beane is bringing guys in to replace Dawkins, but if we can find a diamond in the rough at LT, it would really allow us to do some things going forward.
 

Slightly above average LTs shouldn’t make 20 mill a year imo. Those teams that pay it, good luck 

[IgotBILLStopay]

Has the potential to be one of the best UDFA signings ever. Love it.

[Uncle Joe]

Ok, I'll say it - tre Tres!

[Shaw66]

11 minutes ago, NewEra said:

I know this isn’t popular here, I feel we should be looking at multiple LTs.  Bring in as many as we can.  I truly believe paying Dion Dawkins 20 mill a year is a huge mistake.  
 

I’d rather start someone slightly worse than him at 1-2 mill a year than him at 20.  
 

when you draft really well, you can’t pay everyone.  I believe we’re drafting really well.  If we pay everyone now, we won’t be able to pay everyone later.  
 

adding guys like Adams makes me happy.  Not to say Beane is bringing guys in to replace Dawkins, but if we can find a diamond in the rough at LT, it would really allow us to do some things going forward.
 

Slightly above average LTs shouldn’t make 20 mill a year imo. Those teams that pay it, good luck 

I share this view.   Dawkins hasn't impressed me as the guy to anchor the left side.   I'm prepared to be wrong, but I haven't seen it yet.  

 

The best news would be if Adams actually made the team this year.  That could happen if his attitude is right and he shows the raw ability.    Bills might be willing to go into 2020 with less than the best possible combination of tackles in order to keep a prospect who might look like the real answer on the left.   

[Chandler#81]

1 hour ago, Seasons1992 said:

 

"That big fella just wasn't in my vision......."

 

I was at this horror show. This still makes me wanna ? At least it was the end of the EJ Manuel era..

Long Live Kyle whatzhizname!..

[stinky finger]

3 hours ago, TroutDog said:

Little fella, huh? ? 

 

No wonder he has back and knee issues!

 

We're similar - though I'm 5' 8"

[Call_Of_Ktulu]

Ford was a rookie last year and made huge strides. If Ford can lose a little weight, work on his footwork and better understand the playbook he could be the best OT on the team next year. I don't see Ford regressing, I see him being a force next season.