WR Kenny Stills said to be visiting Buffalo (no confirmation he signed)

[Scott7975]

2 hours ago, SirAndrew said:

Good move regardless of Beasley. I love Smoke, but John Brown has never been a reliable NFL player because of frequent injuries. He’s great when on the field, but that’s the issue. It’d be nice to have an option like Stills, even if Beasley is healthy because Brown is such a wildcard. 

This is the first time he has missed games in the last 3 seasons.  He missed 6 games in one season.  One game in two other seasons out of 7 total seasons.  That doesn't sound frequently injured to me.

[MAJBobby]

Do we have an open Roster spot?  Gary Jennings was just signed to PS. The WR that worked out yesterday 

 

 

[bigK14094]

If the Bills added Sills, it would certainly remind me of a hockey roster like move, where teams pickup late season additions for the playoff push.  But, I see this as a reaction to the loss of Kumerow.  Its good insurance, but the playbook obstacle along with no chemistry with JA would make him a last resort.  It also says they have no confidence in Duke Williams....but, if that is true, why are they keeping him around?  A lot we don't know here, and the true injury status is the most important.  Lets see...Barkley started with about 2 weeks notice a couple of years ago....and that was at QB, so Sillls, after clearing COVID, might be available for first playoff game.  Another possibility is that Browns COVID listing is the real deal, and he is out with the virus.  Stay tuned.

[JGMcD2]

2 minutes ago, Scott7975 said:

This is the first time he has missed games in the last 3 seasons.  He missed 6 games in one season.  One game in two other seasons out of 7 total seasons.  That doesn't sound frequently injured to me.

If you’re logical, yes, it’s not a lot. 
 

If you’re someone who believes players are robots or work like video games and never get hurt, then he’s totally frequently injured. 

[AmishRifle]

Per Bills App:  WR Gary Jennings signed to Practice Squad.  🤔

[Philo]

17 minutes ago, whatdrought said:

All truth.

 

Based on what’s available, the best option is by far 83 with 80 as an alternate. 

 

87 would not be good. 86 is a dark horse, but he can only have a few good games in 86 and it would mean he couldn’t come back here next year.  

 

My man Reggie Gilliam is #86.

 

But I'm with you and @Logic on this one. Give me receivers with 80s numbers.

[bigK14094]

8 minutes ago, Cheektowaga Chad said:

Its definitely for depth

 

Our to 4 wr's are as good as anyone in the league but if you get an injury or 2 we are playing andre roberts and McKenzie in meaningful wr snaps. While both are solid contributors (both kind of niche players) neither you want in a major role

McKenzie OK, Roberts, significant drop off.

[MAJBobby]

Just now, bigK14094 said:

If the Bills added Sills, it would certainly remind me of a hockey roster like move, where teams pickup late season additions for the playoff push.  But, I see this as a reaction to the loss of Kumerow.  Its good insurance, but the playbook obstacle along with no chemistry with JA would make him a last resort.  It also says they have no confidence in Duke Williams....but, if that is true, why are they keeping him around?  A lot we don't know here, and the true injury status is the most important.  Lets see...Barkley started with about 2 weeks notice a couple of years ago....and that was at QB, so Sillls, after clearing COVID, might be available for first playoff game.  Another possibility is that Browns COVID listing is the real deal, and he is out with the virus.  Stay tuned.

If he signs today (or tested today). He can be available as early as Sunday. 
 

only need 5 consecutive negatives. That timing makes the game day test the 5th. 

[Scott7975]

2 hours ago, Motorin' said:

 

The Bills were probably not expecting Kumerow to be snatched, so he's actually a replacement for Jake. 

Ding Ding Winner 

[AmishRifle]

Wiki already updated!  Damn!
 

Gary Jennings Jr.

 

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Gary Jennings Jr. (born March 7, 1997) is an American football wide receiver who plays for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at West Virginia.

Gary Jennings Jr.

Buffalo Bills
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	March 7, 1997(age 23) Stafford, Virginia
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:	Colonial Forge(Stafford, Virginia)
College:	West Virginia
NFL Draft:	2019 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2019) Miami Dolphins (2019) Baltimore Ravens (2020)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big 12 (2017)
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[TailgateChef]

53 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

Look how much better Beasley has been since he got that 11.

Why did he ever switch to 10?  Any guesses?

[The Wiz]

Just now, TailgateChef said:

Why did he ever switch to 10?  Any guesses?

Wasn't zay still 11 when he got here? 

[TailgateChef]

Just now, The Wiz said:

Wasn't zay still 11 when he got here? 

Oh yeah!  He was only traded in October of last year.

[BuffaloBobs]

Just now, Cheektowaga Chad said:

Its definitely for depth

 

Our to 4 wr's are as good as anyone in the league but if you get an injury or 2 we are playing andre roberts and McKenzie in meaningful wr snaps. While both are solid contributors (both kind of niche players) neither you want in a major role

 

This is absolutely correct IMHO

 

Stills gives us some cover for both Brown and Beasley if either is unable to fully fill their respective rolls coming off injury, and a second depth option outside if our starters don't go the full game Sunday.

 

Special teams has played well all year, and with our tight ends and Davis as other options already dressing for size in the red zone he just adds more value at the moment than someone like Kumerow or Williams.

[Dablitzkrieg]

32 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

The Bills offense is scoring at will.... why all of a sudden do they have interest in Kenny Stills after one of their best wide outs goes down?

 

 

Why wouldn't you get a cheap veteran for depth that's fast?

[Hapless Bills Fan]

3 hours ago, Rubes said:

 

Not sure what the implication is...

 

I think the implication is we want two WR on our practice squad, and Kumerow got signed by New Orleans.

 

16% drops this year in Houston, that's near Knox-like

 

3 hours ago, The Wiz said:

Beasley being week to week is the reason.

 

I really doubt this.  I think it has far more to do with Kumerow being poached by NO or with wanting some depth

[Bob in STL]

1 hour ago, JoshAllenReceipts said:

 

You realize that Gave Davis creates 0 separation and struggles to get open, right? 

 

He is also a rookie, and was the worst player on the field against the Pats.

 

Right...and Stills is a better WR than Davis.

 

Stills >>> Davis.

 

This is obvious. Why are we even arguing this?

 It’s your opinion and there is nothing obvious about it.  
 

Stills last big season was 4 years ago and he has not been a starter in two years.  Why was Stills not on an NFL roster?   If he is that good why was he sitting on waivers since the start of week 12?   
 

Here is what is obvious.   For 2020 Stills has 11 catches and 1 TD in 11 games.   Davis had 22 catches and 4 TDs in 11 games ( now 33 and 6 in 15 games).  
 

You are on a crusade against Davis, a rookie WR,  and a 4th rounder, who made the team to play in the #4 role.  We don’t know if Stills will be signed or if he even fits in in this team.  I hope he can help us in some way but I’m not expecting much.  

Edited December 30, 2020 by Bob in STL

[The Wiz]

8 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

I really doubt this.  I think it has far more to do with Kumerow being poached by NO or with wanting some depth

Little bit of column A, little bit of Column B.  Depth is always good in the post season but with the uncertainty of Beasley at this point, it's just a good signing to have someone else that can go just in case.

 

Also we signed Gary Jennings to the PS so that fills Kumerow's spot (unless they have another spot available).

Edited December 30, 2020 by The Wiz

[Hampton Josh fan]

26 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

Eh I know this isn't a popular opinion but i think Davis is overrated on this board. His TDs are mostly schemed open. It's one of Daboll's specialities, taking players that the defense isn't really thinking about and drawing attention elsewhere to get them open. And Allen has been good at recognizing when those throws are available. When we try to make Davis a focal point it hasn't worked out at all.

 

He has had a couple really nice plays, notably his diving TD catch against the Dolphins and free play deep catch against the Chargers. But he has a long way to go before he can prove he belongs as even a #2 starter.

Why find reasons to pick apart a big physical red zone target who happens to be a rookie. He wasn't expected to be a big contributor, or #2 receiver in his 1st year. Instead of knocking this 4th rd. gem, try crediting him for being the starting wide receiver for the most prolific offense in football. Don't denigrate him by saying any success he's had is due to Dabol's play calling. That's silly. He still has to get open and catch the ball. 

[MAJBobby]

6 minutes ago, Hampton Josh fan said:

Why find reasons to pick apart a big physical red zone target who happens to be a rookie. He wasn't expected to be a big contributor, or #2 receiver in his 1st year. Instead of knocking this 4th rd. gem, try crediting him for being the starting wide receiver for the most prolific offense in football. Don't denigrate him by saying any success he's had is due to Dabol's play calling. That's silly. He still has to get open and catch the ball. 

Yep that 4th round Rookie that some decided to trash today was leading the Receivers in TDs until Monday. Now he is 2nd place with 6. I think that is great production value from a 4th round Rookie (with very limited offseason).