JohnNord Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 The problem with signing Stills is that you’d have to bump one of the WR’s off the active roster and maybe off the team. So which receiver do you cut? Diggs, Brown, Beasley, McKenzie, Davis, Roberts? I can’t see them having 7 active WR’s every week that don’t play special teams. If the idea is that he takes over during Brown’s injury, by the time we sign Stills it would take about almost 2 weeks for him to get activated. By then, there’s a good chance Brown is probably ready. Notice how they haven’t put him on IR. That probably means he should be back within 2-3 weeks. The only way I see the Bills signing Stills is if they know Brown is done for the year 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Madness Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, H2o said: Someone ahead of us in the waiver wire will claim him. SF comes to mind https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/9/1/20843224/nfl-waiver-wire-rules-priority-order-practice-squad-2019#:~:text=Players are “waived” if they,practice squads%2C if eligible). Players are “waived” if they have fewer than four years of experience in the NFL. Those players are placed on the waiver wire and subject to claims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Why do we add to a position of strength? We have Diggs, Beasley, and Davis of Brown is out for a couple of weeks. Makes zero sense. Roberts is an emergency guy and one of the best returners so he has a duel role. This is not even close to a position we need at all nor need to let another go to pick him up. It’s funny how many people the moment someone goes on waivers, “let’s pick him up”. We also might have Hodgins practicing who could maybe get some time before the end of the year. Maybe not, but this is not a position, we need to bring in an 8 year veteran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Westside Madness said: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/9/1/20843224/nfl-waiver-wire-rules-priority-order-practice-squad-2019#:~:text=Players are “waived” if they,practice squads%2C if eligible). Players are “waived” if they have fewer than four years of experience in the NFL. Those players are placed on the waiver wire and subject to claims. After the trade deadline, even vested veterans are required to go through waivers if released. https://dknation.draftkings.com/nfl/2020/9/4/21419969/nfl-waiver-wire-rules-2020-which-team-has-top-priority-claims-order Edited November 27, 2020 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Madness Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, vincec said: After the trade deadline, even vested veterans are required to go through waivers if released. https://dknation.draftkings.com/nfl/2020/9/4/21419969/nfl-waiver-wire-rules-2020-which-team-has-top-priority-claims-order Thanks for that, I didn't know that. Curious to see who grabs him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, billspro said: I would rather go with Davis When is Hodgkin available to play ball ? Edited November 27, 2020 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: Why do we add to a position of strength? We have Diggs, Beasley, and Davis of Brown is out for a couple of weeks. Makes zero sense. Roberts is an emergency guy and one of the best returners so he has a duel role. This is not even close to a position we need at all nor need to let another go to pick him up. It’s funny how many people the moment someone goes on waivers, “let’s pick him up”. We also might have Hodgins practicing who could maybe get some time before the end of the year. Maybe not, but this is not a position, we need to bring in an 8 year veteran. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: Why do we add to a position of strength? We have Diggs, Beasley, and Davis of Brown is out for a couple of weeks. Makes zero sense. Roberts is an emergency guy and one of the best returners so he has a duel role. This is not even close to a position we need at all nor need to let another go to pick him up. It’s funny how many people the moment someone goes on waivers, “let’s pick him up”. We also might have Hodgins practicing who could maybe get some time before the end of the year. Maybe not, but this is not a position, we need to bring in an 8 year veteran. check you down as a maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 This would be a yes for me.....Smoke needs time to heal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Doc Brown said: This offense isn't the easiest to learn and the coaching staff seems to have a lot of faith in Davis. I don't see it. Eagles, Packers, and Ravens come to mind. Maybe even the Raiders try to upgrade from Zay Jones. Jets might as well claim him, he played for gase and they have the 1st claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan619 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 hours ago, HappyDays said: I believe he goes on waivers so he won't make it to us. But I also don't know what value he'd have here. He's been out with an injury the past 2 games so I don't even know if he could fill in for John Brown in the short term. I don't see a fit for him. 3 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Why would he be subject to waivers? He's an 8 year vet The injury question is more pressing. Hap, what are the rules when it comes to waivers? Also, why do they have waivers in the first place? Why can't someone just sign someone if they've been cut. Sorry if these questions are silly, was just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Jets might as well claim him, he played for gase and they have the 1st claim I thought the waver wire goes in the same order as the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Deep threat. Sign him. Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan619 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Why would he be subject to waivers? He's an 8 year vet The injury question is more pressing. Oops, sorry, Hap. I noticed that someone answered one of my questions in the thread already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 2 hours ago, HappyDays said: I originally thought the same, but apparently if you're released after the trade deadline you go on waivers no matter what. Ah! OK, now that you mention it, some misty memory of that bubbles up to my surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, Putin said: I thought the waver wire goes in the same order as the draft It switches at some point in the season to order of current record and that has occurred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cage Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Can we talk about Duke now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just now, cage said: Can we talk about Duke now? No 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 43 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: When is Hodgkin available to play ball ? Do you mean Hodgins? He's eligible to be activated off IR for the next 3 weeks, but it's unlikely the Bills would do so unless he's been seen practicing several days in a row. 1 minute ago, cage said: Can we talk about Duke now? You can talk about him, but he was commented on as missing from practice. 45 minutes ago, Westside Madness said: Thanks for that, I didn't know that. Curious to see who grabs him. Yeah, I made the same mistake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Hell no I had the bum on my fantasy team couple of years ago he killed me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 hours ago, billspro said: I would rather go with Davis This ^^^ and bring Hodgkin's up, the guy is said to have great hands, I’m thinking we have pretty reasonable depth, we just need to use it. Go Bills!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyBoy Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Westside Madness said: He is going to want to start. He isn't going to sign here to fight with Davis for WR4, with a possible temp role as WR3 with Brown out. I also think that could hurt Davis' development as he would move to a reserve role. However, if Brown is expected to miss significant time, then I might be a bit softer to the idea, but I don't recall hearing that... I'm just shocked (and super happy for him) that Brown isn't done for the year the way his knee was bent...guess the fact that his ankle was able to rotate prevented the force going on his knee, but I don't know I thought he was done for the year and part of next year even as he was able to walk off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: This ^^^ and bring Hodgkin's up, the guy is said to have great hands, I’m thinking we have pretty reasonable depth, we just need to use it. Go Bills!!! Different types of WR's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Different types of WR's. And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I usually just laugh at these "Git 'R Dun" threads, but this one actually has merit if the team thinks Brown will be out for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: And? They don't bring what John Brown does which is a deep threat. Stills would fill the role. Hopefully Brown isn't hurt bad enough where we need to consider Stills. The others are bigger possession type WR's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 58 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: And? You do understand that this wide receiver core is predicated on speed right? If we cant run coverage deep we will have no hope of seeing a running game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, H2o said: Someone ahead of us in the waiver wire will claim him. SF comes to mind In a normal season someone would definitely claim him. But $2M remaining salary will matter more in a decision this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Jets might as well claim him, he played for gase and they have the 1st claim That would be a very Jets like move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 58 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: They don't bring what John Brown does which is a deep threat. Stills would fill the role. Hopefully Brown isn't hurt bad enough where we need to consider Stills. The others are bigger possession type WR's. Yeah without the deep threat they are a lot easier to defend. But Brown has had several different types of leg injuries this season.......the ankle was just the most recent......he's a mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 There are 27 teams ahead of us who will have a chance to claim him , I have a feeling New England might grab him they ain’t got s*** at WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 This team should have two speed WRs at all times. Especially when speed WR’s tend to be more injury prone. Getting Stills would right a wrong in our roster building, but I’d be shocked if he lasts to us in waivers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: You do understand that this wide receiver core is predicated on speed right? If we cant run coverage deep we will have no hope of seeing a running game I understand your thoughts, but it is unlikely that we will pick Stills up, so you me and the rest of us should hope that who we do have works out. Do realize I’m not against bringing in Stills, I just don’t think it’s going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Just now, Don Otreply said: I understand your thoughts, but it is unlikely that we will pick Stills up, so you me and the rest of us should hope that who we do have works out. Do realize I’m not against bringing in Stills, I just don’t think it’s going to happen. Don your probably right I just dont think our offense runs nearly as well without a quality speed merchant on the field......Im hoping Smoke can get healthy...it looks like we will be without him again tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Stills has been productive everywhere he's been until Houston. Unless Brown is done for the year I don't see this as a process move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: I don’t think there is any chance they sign Stills. They love their guys.... the strategy seems to be promote within unless a Carolina FA becomes available. That said the offense struggles when Brown is out. There he is. Nice work here. You've waivered at times, showing some unlikely glimpses of hope. But this is vintage you. And to be completely honest, it is comforting to see. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Realistically, GB would be a good fit for Stills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyDogLuvsPB Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 11 hours ago, billspro said: I would rather go with Davis Normally, I would agree but our defense sucks rocks!! We could use all the help we can get on offense to carry us until the playoffs. Afterwards, if the D doesn't show up in the postseason, it will be another 1 and done year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 5 hours ago, SCBills said: This team should have two speed WRs at all times. Especially when speed WR’s tend to be more injury prone. Getting Stills would right a wrong in our roster building, but I’d be shocked if he lasts to us in waivers. And if he, there is something fundamentally wrong with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Putin said: There are 27 teams ahead of us who will have a chance to claim him , I have a feeling New England might grab him they ain’t got s*** at WR I believe he is a vet and not subject to waivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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