Singletary & Moss: RB1a / RB 1b - but dont forget about a certain former Rugby star

[FireChans]

24 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said:

I guess what you like about Yeldon is he is versatile  in relief duty, but man he’s getting 2 mil to be a fourth stringer? 
 

I m sure they keep wade on PS one more year because why not.  If so I means he probably never going to play his way into a real NFL game. 
 

Just goes to show, elite in Rugby still doesn’t touch what these nfl guys can do. 
 

Yeldon doesn’t contribute on ST. He’s insurance at this point. He’s hardly given anyone reason to believe in him as an RB2

[Augie]

3 hours ago, Jauronimo said:

Stop trying to make Christian Wade a thing.  Christian Wade will never be a thing.

 

HEY! Rugby players are things too! 

 

I get it, it’s a great story, he made some great plays, he's fun to watch and he adds some speed which we need. 

 

And he’s a serious long shot. A long shot who is fun to think about, but I’m not betting my lunch money on him. Wish him the best regardless. 

[Mr. WEO]

[familykwi]

21 hours ago, CommonCents said:

Also don’t forget about that chicken leg WR that we heard about for months. He will also not be making this team! 

 

I don't understand this reference.  Can you elaborate please?

[Rc2catch]

58 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said:

I guess what you like about Yeldon is he is versatile  in relief duty, but man he’s getting 2 mil to be a fourth stringer? 
 

I m sure they keep wade on PS one more year because why not.  If so I means he probably never going to play his way into a real NFL game. 
 

Just goes to show, elite in Rugby still doesn’t touch what these nfl guys can do. 
 

I wanted Yeldon to play last year. I would feel comfortable if he needs to play this year. 
Depending on the new roster rules etc etc I would like to see 3 guys in rotation at running back even if it’s Taiwan jones for 5-6 snaps a game. I’m all for different looks and formations to keep defenses guessing. 

[IgotBILLStopay]

New Interview with Christian Wade

 

https://www.nfl.com/videos/rugby-star-christian-wade-speaks-to-the-bbc-on-his-switch-to-the-nfl-302286

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

It’s is ok to forget about him though. He won’t make the team and will have no effect on the season. We have two awesome RBs. Wade won’t be in the mix. And that’s ok too.

[Punching Bag]

1 hour ago, IgotBILLStopay said:

New Interview with Christian Wade

 

https://www.nfl.com/videos/rugby-star-christian-wade-speaks-to-the-bbc-on-his-switch-to-the-nfl-302286

 

They mention he has been training in Miami and they have the shots.  You would think there would be more visuals.

[formerlyofCtown]

On 4/26/2020 at 7:16 PM, IgotBILLStopay said:

 

 

Been really excited about the Singletary / Moss pairing in the backfield. I just realized that I had forgotten about Wade. I am excited to see what he can do with a full year of adapting to American football rules. 

I've been thinking about were he is in all this after acquiring Moss.  Does Moss make him expendable or will he be an additional piece down the road.

[IgotBILLStopay]

12 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said:

I've been thinking about were he is in all this after acquiring Moss.  Does Moss make him expendable or will he be an additional piece down the road.

moss makes yeldon  expendable . wade can always stick around with the exemption badge

[formerlyofCtown]

On 4/26/2020 at 8:07 PM, MAJBobby said:

 

ok how about he isn’t good enough. If he was they wouldn’t have drafted a RB. Signed a RB and Signed another RB as an UDFA 

So who isn't good enough out of Diggs, Brown and Beasley because they drafted 2 WRs.

2 minutes ago, IgotBILLStopay said:

moss makes yeldon  expendable . wade can always stick around with the exemption badge

If he can get the Xs and Os down then I believe there will be a lot of DBs limping the day after they play the Bills.  Between getting their ankles broke by Singletary and getting run over by Moss, Wade and Allen it could make for a really long game for a Defense.

[Motor26]

Personally looking forward to a hopefully healthy Singletary and seeing Moss for the first time.

[gonzo1105]

I don’t know what people’s affinity is with this guy. He had a great run in a preseason game. He’s got very little chance. They are now invested in 2 draft picks and Yeldon or Jones make more sense for the 3rd role. 

 

He will get cut cut and put on the practice squad

[Bangarang]

19 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said:

So who isn't good enough out of Diggs, Brown and Beasley because they drafted 2 WRs.

Duke, Foster and maybe McKenzie

[Simon Says]

On 4/26/2020 at 8:29 PM, philholbroo said:

I really would like Wade to be looked at as the kick returner and move on from Roberts, opening up another WR spot. I think he would be a good returner at the least.

 

So which RB does he replace ? Jones? Yeldon? Dimarco?

[Dopey]

2 hours ago, formerlyofCtown said:

So who isn't good enough out of Diggs, Brown and Beasley because they drafted 2 WRs.

 We can trade these guys, we have Duke. 

[philholbroo]

2 hours ago, Georgie said:

So which RB does he replace ? Jones? Yeldon? Dimarco?

any, if he is going to be the return man. pretty much what roberts does as a wr, block a spot from that group but being the guy for returns.

[formerlyofCtown]

6 hours ago, Bangarang said:

Duke, Foster and maybe McKenzie

My point to the post exactly.  Moss and Singletary are 1 and 2 on the depth chart.  Nobody else is a lock.  Sorry if I was clear with the sarcasm.

5 hours ago, Dopey said:

 We can trade these guys, we have Duke. 

No!  They have to leave in free agency so se can get comp picks.

5 hours ago, Dopey said:

 We can trade these guys, we have Duke. 

No!  They have to leave in free agency so we can get comp picks.

[Doc Brown]

7 hours ago, Georgie said:

So which RB does he replace ? Jones? Yeldon? Dimarco?

Pry Yeldon if Wade's shown enough progress.  We save 1.65 million in cap by cutting Yeldon.

Edited May 15, 2020 by Doc Brown

[CSBill]

My take, just for fun . . .

 

How many are the going to keep? 
 

Reggie Gilliam

Taiwan Jones

Zack Moss

Devin Singletary

Antonio Williams

T.J. Yeldon

Patrick DiMarco

Christian Wade

 

 

Edited May 15, 2020 by CSBill

[MAJBobby]

On 4/26/2020 at 7:16 PM, IgotBILLStopay said:

 

 

Been really excited about the Singletary / Moss pairing in the backfield. I just realized that I had forgotten about Wade. I am excited to see what he can do with a full year of adapting to American football rules. 

Wade will be on the PS yet again with the roster exemption. 

[MAJBobby]

12 hours ago, formerlyofCtown said:

So who isn't good enough out of Diggs, Brown and Beasley because they drafted 2 WRs.

If he can get the Xs and Os down then I believe there will be a lot of DBs limping the day after they play the Bills.  Between getting their ankles broke by Singletary and getting run over by Moss, Wade and Allen it could make for a really long game for a Defense.

The Rest of the WR group That is who.

[formerlyofCtown]

3 hours ago, MAJBobby said:

The Rest of the WR group That is who.

Oh so maybe there is competition for the 3rd RB.

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

On 4/27/2020 at 4:52 PM, FireChans said:

Yeldon doesn’t contribute on ST. He’s insurance at this point. He’s hardly given anyone reason to believe in him as an RB2

 

Reasons he can be a RB 2/3

1 - He carries a 4.0 YPC career average - not bad

2 - Has produced over 3000 scrimmage yards in 5 seasons

3 - Has good hands, this allows him to be a 3 down replacement if there's injuries at RB

4 - Is younger than Wade (Yeldon 26, Wade 29)

5 - He's still cheap at a sub 2 million dollar cap hit.  

[klos63]

On 4/26/2020 at 5:06 PM, Freddie's Dead said:

 

I hope you're wrong.  Wade would be a dynamite player.  

 

It's also just wrong to give a team exclusive rights to a guy for two years only to sideline him.  Wade isn't getting any younger.  Please save the "he's learning how to play the game" replies, the reserve clause was struck down in the '70s.

A lot of players spend more than 1 year on a practice squad, it's not unusual. I would guess that when the Bills originally contacted him, they probably told him to expect to spend 2 years as the exempt 11th player. He signed on knowing that.

[RoyBatty is alive]

On 4/26/2020 at 6:30 PM, CommonCents said:

Also don’t forget about that chicken leg WR that we heard about for months. He will also not be making this team! 

 

 

Who is that. Foster?

[Dopey]

10 hours ago, formerlyofCtown said:

My point to the post exactly.  Moss and Singletary are 1 and 2 on the depth chart.  Nobody else is a lock.  Sorry if I was clear with the sarcasm.

No!  They have to leave in free agency so se can get comp picks.

No!  They have to leave in free agency so we can get comp picks.

?

Planning ahead, good job. Beane would be proud.

[Freddie's Dead]

59 minutes ago, klos63 said:

A lot of players spend more than 1 year on a practice squad, it's not unusual. I would guess that when the Bills originally contacted him, they probably told him to expect to spend 2 years as the exempt 11th player. He signed on knowing that.

 

Just because you sign something doesn't make it right (or legal).

[BillsFanForever19]

Don't get me wrong, I like Wade. But he's entering only his 2nd year of Pro Football when most NFL players have played the game their whole life. And they're going to get another year of exemption with him. So I'd be shocked if his status is any different from last season. The feeling from writers in the loop is the same. I have a friend who's big on Wade and was miffed I was pulling for RB's in Round's 2 or 3. I told him the same thing I'll tell you now. Watch this video from 39:25

 

https://youtu.be/jlcDGViemCs

[jdonley1180]

have any of the other international prospects made or are being talked about as "probably" making an active roster?

 

who was # 72 on that highlight?

[maryland-bills-fan]

On 4/26/2020 at 8:10 PM, PromoTheRobot said:

People are already working him off. Not sure why. I guess they know something we don't.

 

 

Football isn't quantum theory. It can be learned.

Exactly.  Timing, space are the same in rugby and football. The fellow seems to have some natural physical gifts.

[Mountain Man]

On 4/27/2020 at 12:39 AM, Penfield45 said:

If she shows signs of improvement this season I don't see why he can't be the 3rd string back. 

Your 3rd RB needs to a special teamer, and that isn't Wade. 

On 4/27/2020 at 1:06 AM, Freddie's Dead said:

 

I hope you're wrong.  Wade would be a dynamite player.  

 

It's also just wrong to give a team exclusive rights to a guy for two years only to sideline him.  Wade isn't getting any younger.  Please save the "he's learning how to play the game" replies, the reserve clause was struck down in the '70s.

If it wasn't for the exclusive rights and extra spot, he would be on a PS in the league at all. 

On 4/27/2020 at 1:29 AM, philholbroo said:

I really would like Wade to be looked at as the kick returner and move on from Roberts, opening up another WR spot. I think he would be a good returner at the least.

 

Yeah, let's get rid of an All Pro returner for a guy who has never returned kicks. 

 

In Rugby Union he played wing, not full back, so it's not he has experience from the 1 position in Rugby Union which is even remotely similar to an NFL returner

[Simon Says]

On 4/26/2020 at 7:43 PM, Rc2catch said:

That’s where I’m at with it. 
Motor 

Moss

Taiwan will be active, Yeldon the inactive again. Wade back to the PS another season. Things can change due to injuries or something but I just can’t see any real outcome where he’s an active player on this team. 

I wonder If Dimarco and Jones BOTH make the team. Who exactly is Jones  replacing on the roster? Bills managed without him in 19. Rookies like Gilliam and Antonio Williams might compete for ST work

[Rc2catch]

1 minute ago, Georgie said:

I wonder If Dimarco and Jones BOTH make the team. Who exactly is Jones  replacing on the roster? Bills managed without him in 19. Rookies like Gilliam and Antonio Williams might compete for ST work

Jones is replacing senorice Perry as the ST guy