billsbackto81 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Listening as I'm driving home from work this morning and they posed an interestingly fun question. Which player would you choose from the "drought" years to complete our current roster? One picked Kyle Williams as his #1 pick and the other picked CJ Spiller. I didn't understand the Meatball pick because he did get to play in a playoff game his final season. CJ was interesting because of his breakaway speed and abilities in space. Other popular answers were: Gilmore, Mario Williams, Fred Jackson, SJ13 and T. Spikes. Me personally would loved to have BeastMode on this current team. Our inability to pick up 2-3 yards in 2nd and 3rd down situations is IMO killing our offense. Marshawn would make defenses respect the possibility of running it down their throats. Pat Williams, Antoine Winfield and Mario also crossed my mind. They agreed that an upgrade at TE would be ideal but unfortunately there is no one in our drought history worth considering.😂😂😂 What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 yup - Gilmore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 My first thought was winfield, that secondary would be scary with him. Schoebel would be a good add too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Mario Williams and it isn't close. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanfreek Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I’d go with Marshawn Lynch 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: Listening as I'm driving home from work this morning and they posed an interestingly fun question. Which player would you choose from the "drought" years to complete our current roster? One picked Kyle Williams as his #1 pick and the other picked CJ Spiller. I didn't understand the Meatball pick because he did get to play in a playoff game his final season. CJ was interesting because of his breakaway speed and abilities in space. Other popular answers were: Gilmore, Mario Williams, Fred Jackson, SJ13 and T. Spikes. Me personally would loved to have BeastMode on this current team. Our inability to pick up 2-3 yards in 2nd and 3rd down situations is IMO killing our offense. Marshawn would make defenses respect the possibility of running it down their throats. Pat Williams, Antoine Winfield and Mario also crossed my mind. They agreed that an upgrade at TE would be ideal but unfortunately there is no one in our drought history worth considering.😂😂😂 What say you? Pat Williams be my top pick but he did play as a backup in 1998/1999 so not sure if he qualifies. Edited December 16, 2020 by The Jokeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, batmanfreek said: I’d go with Marshawn Lynch Didn't see it. Thanks👍 Marshawn for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 A 2000 Ted Washington would be more than welcome here. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushypeaches Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 My vote is on Pat Williams far and away. Having that run-stopping DT that can also penetrate would help solve a lot of potential matchup problems that we might have in the playoffs. I feel like that's our biggest risk (besides injury) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Biggest needs: Pat Williams or M Williams on DL Fletcher or Spikes if LB Gilmore if go CB R Brown if go OL Not as a big a need but... Moulds or Stevie Lynch, Jackson, Spiller Byrd or A Williams Moorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I'll take Gilmore. Having 2 total shutdown corners in the same backfield would really free up the coaching staff to do some fun and creative stuff on defense. I think he could add more raw impact to the team than any other single player, so I'll take him. I would prefer to take a dynamic playmaking TE, which is what this team needs badly....but there weren't any of those during the drought years! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) Mario would be helpful. Lynch would be interesting as well. He could be a big hammer to swing at teams come playoff time. But Mario wouldn’t fit on this team IMO in terms of personality. So I’ll go with Lynch. Edited December 16, 2020 by Dkollidas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I’m going to go with Fred Jackson. He was a better back than Lynch, IMO, and would fit perfectly with the team culture instantly becoming a leader. In terms of most impact though, it’d be hard to do better than going from Levi Wallace to Gilmore. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Aaron Schobel perhaps? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Just thought of Jason Peters---instant and huge upgrade to the OL. I'll add him to my list with Gilmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I answered it the same way the other day. Peak Mario is the most dominant pass rusher we have had in my fandom. Slide him into this D and they are downright scary. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Might Rather Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: I would prefer to take a dynamic playmaking TE Scott Chandler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey152 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 probably one of Clements, Winfield or Gilmore...but pre-injury Spikes is a strong contender along with any of the Williams boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) Fred Jackson. I'm not even sure he's an upgrade over the current guys talent wise, but he's a production machine and would fit right in with the current crew. There may be better players or bigger needs, but another guy who can will a team to victory is always welcome in my book. Pure talent/need then it's probably Ted Washington. From a need for more Williams, obviously Kyle.. Edited December 16, 2020 by jeremy2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Might Rather said: Scott Chandler He would be the #1 tight end on this team sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Might Rather Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 To be honest I wish Eric Wood had the chance to be on this team. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Definitely a more difficult category than which drought player would you least like to add to this roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 32 minutes ago, batmanfreek said: I’d go with Marshawn Lynch Good answer. Would Bryce Paup qualify? Or Aaron Schobel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Rochester Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 TKO for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, billsbackto81 said: Listening as I'm driving home from work this morning and they posed an interestingly fun question. Which player would you choose from the "drought" years to complete our current roster? One picked Kyle Williams as his #1 pick and the other picked CJ Spiller. I didn't understand the Meatball pick because he did get to play in a playoff game his final season. CJ was interesting because of his breakaway speed and abilities in space. Other popular answers were: Gilmore, Mario Williams, Fred Jackson, SJ13 and T. Spikes. Me personally would loved to have BeastMode on this current team. Our inability to pick up 2-3 yards in 2nd and 3rd down situations is IMO killing our offense. Marshawn would make defenses respect the possibility of running it down their throats. Pat Williams, Antoine Winfield and Mario also crossed my mind. They agreed that an upgrade at TE would be ideal but unfortunately there is no one in our drought history worth considering.😂😂😂 What say you? Action Fredex Jackson. This team needs an all around stud back. Fred would fit the “Bill.” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolstoy Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Doc Brown said: A 2000 Ted Washington would be more than welcome here. love this answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Fan Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, batmanfreek said: I’d go with Marshawn Lynch its almost like they get their talking points from this board...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, McBean said: Action Fredex Jackson. This team needs an all around stud back. Fred would fit the “Bill.” yeah I almost thought this or lynch, but then they aren’t running all that much. How about replacing Levi Wallace with Stephon Gilmore? Prime Lee Evans might be an upgrade over John Brown. Edited December 16, 2020 by Over 29 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) Aaron Schobel would be my pick. In his 8 healthy seasons, he averaged 9.5 sacks a season. He was a major force on bad teams. Edited December 16, 2020 by Beast 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 this is tough. Biggest improvement would be from Wallace to Gilmore. But adding Mario Williams would complete the need for a pass rush, and Wallace is a serviceable #2 CB. Humm. I guess I'd go Gillmore because having the shutdown ability against a team like KC might be more valuable. 15 minutes ago, Beast said: Aaron Schobel would be my pick. In his 8 healthy seasons, he averaged 9.5 sacks a season. He was a major force on bad teams. he's a good option also. Imagine his sack totals on a good team! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: this is tough. Biggest improvement would be from Wallace to Gilmore. But adding Mario Williams would complete the need for a pass rush, and Wallace is a serviceable #2 CB. Humm. I guess I'd go Gillmore because having the shutdown ability against a team like KC might be more valuable. he's a good option also. Imagine his sack totals on a good team! This is a good answer because the addition of Mario and his abilities to pressure the QB would instantly make Levi a better CB by default. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 2 hours ago, HappyDays said: Mario Williams and it isn't close. +10000 imagine this defense with that elite pass rusher off the edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Like many have said, prime Mario Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvbillsfan Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Contract year dareus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Sam Cowart, though I believe he played in 2 playoff games early in his career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 3 hours ago, HappyDays said: Mario Williams and it isn't close. With Jerry and Mario, ooh baby, that would be something wouldn’t it. Gilmore as well would be a quality choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: With Jerry and Mario, ooh baby, that would be something wouldn’t it. Gilmore as well would be a quality choice. I don't think Gilmore would have anywhere near the impact that Mario would, assuming both are in their prime. Instead of a rotation of Epenesa and Jefferson and whoever else defenses would have to double Mario which leaves Hughes free to do what he does and possibly give Oliver more space to work with. If this defense had a dominant edge rusher they would immediately be elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 3 hours ago, HappyDays said: Mario Williams and it isn't close. Oh deer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 This was a great discussion this morning. To be honest, all of the answers listed here are great. The sad thing is that the Bills had some really great players but the coaching, management and culture were terrible and cancerous. With that being said, I’d say Pat Williams to plug the middle. I love the Fred pick but the Bills need more help on D. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Might Rather said: Scott Chandler Jay Riesmersma was better than Chandler by a country mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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