BruceVilanch Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Good morning from the west coast, I know this question might be a little early considering we still have free agency and the draft, but who is your pick for a breakout season next year? I landed on Gabe Davis, I think he really flashed in his rookie year (35 rec 599yds 7td 17 yds/rec). I think him learning from guys like Diggs, Brown and Bease is invaluable and I think we see a big leap from him. I'm hoping he can be a 1000yd guy within the next 2 years, he showed a great ability to make tough catches and had a nose for the end zone. Who's your pick? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I think a full offseason in the strength and conditioning program does wonders for Epenesa since last year he was mainly focused on cutting weight. This year #57 steps on the field like he's shot out of a cannon. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Every player entering a contract year 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 AJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I’m thinking Zack Moss 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Every player entering a contract year Voted to Pro Bowl....guaranteed big payday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I think Ed Oliver is the obvious one. If he can find that consistency in his play and just finish better I think any remaining doubts about him will be expunged. If I am going for someone more left field looking at the current roster... Jaquan Johnson is who I'd go for. Through two years he has been a core STer who only took meaningful snaps on defense in week 17. But as of right now there are only 3 safeties on the roster and Poyer and Hyde's remarkable run of not missing games must end somewhere... he is the under the radar guy for whom I see real opportunity. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I am thinking Singletary or Moss. I think Beane will put a priority on upgrading the lines on both sides of the ball. It's great watching Josh throw the ball all over the place but they must do a better job running the ball. Better OL should make for a better run game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I'm going to go for Cody Ford. I still think there's a considerably talented player there and hopefully he can be the answer for one of the guard spots. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I think Ed Oliver is the obvious one. If he can find that consistency in his play and just finish better I think any remaining doubts about him will be expunged. If I am going for someone more left field looking at the current roster... Jaquan Johnson is who I'd go for. Through two years he has been a core STer who only took meaningful snaps on defense in week 17. But as of right now there are only 3 safeties on the roster and Poyer and Hyde's remarkable run of not missing games must end somewhere... he is the under the radar guy for whom I see real opportunity. I have a feeling you're basing this on looks. He's got that playful smile doesn't he? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjv001 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I'm thinking four players are prime for breakout seasons; Oliver, Ford, Espenesa, and Edmonds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I have a feeling you're basing this on looks. He's got that playful smile doesn't he? He is in my top 5 current Bills for sure. I mean obviously it is Stef #1 and Jordan #2 but Jaquan is sneaky cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Our new tight end whoever that may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Blokestradamus said: I'm going to go for Cody Ford. I still think there's a considerably talented player there and hopefully he can be the answer for one of the guard spots. It really has to happen for him this year. He is in now or never territory. If he has not nailed down a spot on that 5 by the end of the 2021 season the Bills will be planning for his departure after 2022 and looking to the draft next spring. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Many good choices presented, I think of this question more in position groups, so I’m hoping for both O & D lines / the run game, if those groups make a notable jump, every other position group benefits substantially. Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcar Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Epenesa or Knox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: It really has to happen for him this year. He is in now or never territory. If he has not nailed down a spot on that 5 by the end of the 2021 season the Bills will be planning for his departure after 2022 and looking to the draft next spring. Absolutely. I always considered him to be a long-term project that you draft despite the technical issues in his game, so the fact that it's not clicked yet for him doesn't have me too worried. If it doesn't click for him this season, he's a reclamation project for some other team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 AJ Epanesa and Ed Oliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Dane Jackson wins a heated training camp battle with Wallace and rewards us with 4 or 5 ints. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Christian Wade. (Somebody was bound to say it.) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: He is in my top 5 current Bills for sure. I mean obviously it is Stef #1 and Jordan #2 but Jaquan is sneaky cute. He looks like he likes to tickle....hope you're not too ticklish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Christian Wade. (Somebody was bound to say it.) And don't forget Duke. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorlnut Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 40 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said: Dane Jackson wins a heated training camp battle with Wallace and rewards us with 4 or 5 ints. Agree...I think people are sleeping on this guy. Our “need” at CB2 might not be as large as we think. Jackson showed a lot of potential when he was on the field last year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Dean Marlowe. I know he is a FA but I think he will be signed again. He has flashed in 2020 but this year people are going to be saying "why did we pay $10M a year for a safety when we can get players like him". Note I am a Poyer and Hyde fan so this is not criticism of them. Think having 3 safeties in sync would solve some issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSarcasm Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Antonio Williams? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Dawson Knox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 McKittrick and CWade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Knox. He will reach 60 reception for 875 yards and 6 TDS. Ford is the other guy. If they let Williams walk don’t be surprised if they sign Thuney and move Ford back to RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 My more Ridgewaycynical nature just compelled me to reread the thread title, and ponder which NFL alumni are 'serving time'...🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Bam Johnson hasn't been mentioned......I think he still has a lot of upside and with a proper offseason maybe he makes that jump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: Dawson Knox Yep, he's my pick as well. Too many guys around that team have raved about his abilities, and like Josh, he simply didn't play a lot of the position before coming to the pros. I'm looking for a major jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Dane Jackson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hoping it is one/all of Edmunds, Ford, or Oliver. Need to see way more from those guys. Especially Edmunds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Christian Wade. (Somebody was bound to say it.) The question referred to a breakout season not a breakout preseason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, eball said: Yep, he's my pick as well. Too many guys around that team have raved about his abilities, and like Josh, he simply didn't play a lot of the position before coming to the pros. I'm looking for a major jump. Exactly. Didn’t even play TE at high school, was basically an after thought at ole miss behind all those weapons they had. You said it perfect, reminds me of josh, where he has rare abilities and just needs more reps 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanos Milano Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) Wade. I think another full offseason will give him the football knowledge he needs. Talent is obviously there. People sleep on him, but I think he explodes onto the scene. Edited March 11, 2021 by IronMaidenBills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 3 hours ago, BruceVilanch said: And don't forget Duke. Mark the tape. I’m all in on Wang and Jasper. You can never go wrong with a Wang. All kidding aside, I’m with the earlier poster it’s The Dane man. He has a very brief professional resume, but I’m going 21 Red on him. I think he may shore up #2. It’s a guess and have nothing other than eyeballs to think with even a modified off season if not a real one, he will make progress. Bruce, thanks fir the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChronicAndKnuckles Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I agree w/ Gabe Davis. I’m positive he breaks 1000 next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Limeaid said: Dean Marlowe. I know he is a FA but I think he will be signed again. He has flashed in 2020 but this year people are going to be saying "why did we pay $10M a year for a safety when we can get players like him". Note I am a Poyer and Hyde fan so this is not criticism of them. Think having 3 safeties in sync would solve some issues. closest player we have to that big nickel type. i think McD is salivating for a stud at this "new" position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSarcasm Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said: Knox. He will reach 60 reception for 875 yards and 6 TDS. Ford is the other guy. If they let Williams walk don’t be surprised if they sign Thuney and move Ford back to RT. I'll even up that with a few ifs- If Knox stays healthy and if Buffalo signs no other big name WR or TE, Knox will have 1,000 yds. I'm an optimist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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