Christian Wade, will we ever see him?

[BeastMode54 66]

I know it's a long shot, and I know people haven't been happy with the run game. I'd imagine the 3 active guys are definitely better than Wade. Yeldon played well earlier in the year. But whether this year or next could he ever get a look? Or rugby is just so far away from NFL football that he's just a nice story, but will never make the active roster?

[Conlan58 205]

They used their practice squad exemption on him again this year - which means he is not eligible to be called up to the active roster. Maybe next year!

[Coffeesforclosers 180]

Barring an emergency, I don't think he plays a down in the NFL.  It seems.more.like the program is designed to teach him.aboutthe NFL, then get him back over to the UK so he can start coaching/mentoring and growing the popularity of the sport.

 

Looking at Rugby rules, it seems like it has nothing in common with football, except that there's tackling and it's played on a field with end zones.

[mattynh 1,073]

I tend to doubt it

[BornAgainBillsFan 204]

He really needed another preseason to get more exposure, and show what he's learned so far. I don't like his chances for even a practice squad spot next year.

[Just Joshin' 2,081]

He will be trying to make the team at an age when teams start to get get of backs.  Low probability.

[dneveu 1,483]

38 minutes ago, BeastMode54 said:

I know it's a long shot, and I know people haven't been happy with the run game. I'd imagine the 3 active guys are definitely better than Wade. Yeldon played well earlier in the year. But whether this year or next could he ever get a look? Or rugby is just so far away from NFL football that he's just a nice story, but will never make the active roster?

 

Roberts is a free agent next year so... that would probably be his best shot.  

[bmur66 570]

I don’t get it. If he can’t play then what is the whole point?

[Kwai San 830]

I was under the impression he opted out due to Covid??

[Steptide 2,999]

5 minutes ago, bmur66 said:

I don’t get it. If he can’t play then what is the whole point?

That's what I was thinking. Why even have him if he'll never sniff the field? What's the point 

[uticaclub 849]

Wade CAN NOT play in 2020. He is on an exemption list, meaning he is ineligible to play this season. 2021 preseason will be key for him, he will be one of the older running backs, but he hasn't played or got injured the last 2 years, so he should be fresh.

[Ridgewaycynic2013 7,094]

12 minutes ago, bmur66 said:

I don’t get it. If he can’t play then what is the whole point?

We have a bona fide UK player on the team.  Sort of.  Kinda.  God save the Queen! 🇬🇧

[Comebackkid 697]

The preseason game where he had  the break out run he clocked at a shade over 21 mph.   That's the top end speed we are missing. 

[Coach Tuesday 5,879]

You’re on a real roll today with these threads.

 

What time will your “Duke Williams: Forgotten Man?” thread drop? 

[Ridgewaycynic2013 7,094]

1 minute ago, Coach Tuesday said:

You’re on a real roll today with these threads.

 

What time will your “Duke Williams: Forgotten Man?” thread drop? 

Maybe he's figured out a TSW version of "if you enjoyed the content, click on 'like' and 'subscribe'."  🤔

[TBBills 1,890]

I am not sure if publicity stunts were ever going to play.

[Ridgewaycynic2013 7,094]

It's a bad year for player appearances at 'Dave and Adam's'. 

[Limeaid 3,935]

28 minutes ago, uticaclub said:

Wade CAN NOT play in 2020. He is on an exemption list, meaning he is ineligible to play this season. 2021 preseason will be key for him, he will be one of the older running backs, but he hasn't played or got injured the last 2 years, so he should be fresh.

 

Correction: Wade CAN NOT play for Bills in 2020.  He could be cut by Bills and subject to waivers, passed and signed on roster by another team.  I do not think even if he was cut and not claimed by any team he could play for Bills.

[BillsfaninChicago 679]

Ah the great mysteries of life. Where did we all come from? Why are we all here? Why isn’t  Christian Wade allowed to be called up to the active roster?

[Freddie's Dead 5,316]

Football's version of the reserve clause means that Wade is indentured to the Bills for this entire season, and cannot play.  Covid took away his chance to showcase what he can do in the 2020 preseason.  I'm excited to see him play next year, because his first touch took my breath away.  I don't care that he was playing 2nd and 3rd stringers, nobody laid a hand on him while he jetted straight into the end zone.  All the naysayers here prefer to fall back on the "he's too old, too British, never played football, can't pass block", blah blah blah.  I prefer to believe my lyin' eyes.  Christian Wade is special, and we're lucky to have him.  Can't wait to see him on the field in 2021.