Buffarukus Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) i brought this up in the draft thread and wanted to get a larger take. spencer can set the edge and block better. can run faster? was a former te. can he hang on to the ball? if so, give him reps on big packages for short yardage and redzones and toss the kid some jump balls, whos stopping that? i think teams, especially ones that have to pay high caliber qbs, need to become creative in player usage and save as much as possible not paying for specialty roles. it explains the versatility of D linemen we are picking up as noone is going to be set at a particular position and you can plug in as needed. get a backup guard whos athletic to spot in as fb. make sure your backup wr can field kicks. NEVER pay a kickoff specialist 🙄 i think this is going to have to be the way teams deal with monster qb contracts and the bills are going to experiment. only thing i dont like is i want to see sweeny play more reps. he had very good production before knox was given the #1 spot then was left on the bench. any development there? agree disagree? any other positions you can think of that could have versatility? are injury concerns enough to not set teams up this way? Edited May 1, 2021 by Buffarukus 1 2 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buffarukus Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Just now, wppete said: why is that? youd rather have spencer sit the bench then do essentially what smith did and block? a guard cant clear a hole for a rb? ok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Buffarukus said: i brought this up in the draft thread and wanted to get a larger take. spencer can set the edge and block better. can run faster? was a former te. can he hang on to the ball? if so, give him reps on big packages for short yardage and redzones and toss the kid some jump balls, whos stopping that? i think teams, especially ones that have to pay high caliber qbs, need to become creative in player usage and save as much as possible not paying for specialty roles. it explains the versatility of D linemen we are picking up as noone is going to be set at a particular position and you can plug in as needed. get a backup guard whos athletic to spot in as fb. make sure your backup wr can field kicks. NEVER pay a kickoff specialist 🙄 i think this is going to have to be the way teams deal with monster qb contracts and the bills are going to experiment. only thing i dont like is i want to see sweeny play more reps. he had very good production before knox was given the #1 spot then was left on the bench. any development there? agree disagree? any other positions you can think of that could have versatility? are injury concerns enough to not set teams up this way? I think it makes sense, but it's easier said than done. We'll see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 If he's active on game days in 2021, you may see him come in for the goal line jumbo packages and tackle eligible plays. It's very possible that he catches a TD pass in 2021. That said, he's ALREADY a bit of a project at tackle, and that's where they want him to play long term. Asking him to ALSO learn the plays and responsibilities of a tight end is putting far too much on his plate, in my opinion. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I think they sign Jesse James after the draft since all the tight ends are gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Are there any guys we drafted yet where there's not a thread about turning them into a TE? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Just now, Logic said: If he's active on game days in 2021, you may see him come in for the goal line jumbo packages and tackle eligible plays. It's very possible that he catches a TD pass in 2021. That said, he's ALREADY a bit of a project at tackle, and that's where they want him to play long term. Asking him to ALSO learn the plays and responsibilities of a tight end is putting far too much on his plate, in my opinion. my belief if hes a project then get him reps in games! if he cant block better then lee smith then hes got a long way to go to become a starting tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Buffarukus said: i brought this up in the draft thread and wanted to get a larger take. spencer can set the edge and block better. can run faster? was a former te. can he hang on to the ball? if so, give him reps on big packages for short yardage and redzones and toss the kid some jump balls, whos stopping that? i think teams, especially ones that have to pay high caliber qbs, need to become creative in player usage and save as much as possible not paying for specialty roles. it explains the versatility of D linemen we are picking up as noone is going to be set at a particular position and you can plug in as needed. get a backup guard whos athletic to spot in as fb. make sure your backup wr can field kicks. NEVER pay a kickoff specialist 🙄 i think this is going to have to be the way teams deal with monster qb contracts and the bills are going to experiment. only thing i dont like is i want to see sweeny play more reps. he had very good production before knox was given the #1 spot then was left on the bench. any development there? agree disagree? any other positions you can think of that could have versatility? are injury concerns enough to not set teams up this way? Agree he won't replace Lee. But he could absolutley be used as an exta blocker on the end of line. I think primarily goalline and short yardage, and won't get my hopes up for any receptions. I think he will get acclimated, perhaps get used as a ST kick block (up the middle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Captain Caveman said: Are there any guys we drafted yet where there's not a thread about turning them into a TE? im not turning anyone into anything. this is about giving him reps and utilizing his abilities in games NOW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 My guess is that he'll be our monster RT for the next decade after Darryl Williams plays out his contract. Why would we draft a project RT to challenge for a TE position? Why wouldn't we just draft a TE? I'm going to assume they don't view this TE class as good as some of us or they like what we have here now. We shall see with the up coming picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Buffarukus said: my belief if hes a project then get him reps in games! if he cant block better then lee smith then hes got a long way to go to become a starting tackle. Right, but....like I said....those reps should come at the tackle position. Asking a raw rookie to learn two positions is just not realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: I think they sign Jesse James after the draft since all the tight ends are gone. could be. i just dont understand people saying its crazy. utilize any versatility you can to get guys in games instead of sitting on the sidelines and if they show promise thats cap savings for specialist that play limited roles anyways Just now, Logic said: Right, but....like I said....those reps should come at the tackle position. Asking a raw rookie to learn two positions is just not realistic. two positions? both primarily block. i dont know how complicated it is to trickle out for a pass but short yardage playing the end of the line cant be that different. if thats the case then having these D linemen playing all over the line is too much as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, BuffaloBillsGospel said: My guess is that he'll be our monster RT for the next decade after Darryl Williams plays out his contract. Why would we draft a project RT to challenge for a TE position? Why wouldn't we just draft a TE? I'm going to assume they don't view this TE class as good as some of us or they like what we have here now. We shall see with the up coming picks. ok maybe i didnt explain well. hes not a TE and hes not going to be their long term. your utilizing your roster to fill specialty roles instead of being on the bench all game. thats all. when he steps into be a starter role he onviously cannot be a shortyardage TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 i got some negative feedback from a fanbase that watched a starting DT get short yard reps at RB and do pretty well. im crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I don’t see what’s so horribly wrong with this take. Bring him in for goalline packages, and once in a while let him slip out for a pass 🤷🏾♂️ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 It sounds outrageous but is it really? See if he can do it. If so, can’t hurt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I don’t see what’s so horribly wrong with this take. Bring him in for goalline packages, and once in a while let him slip out for a pass 🤷🏾♂️ to be honest i did say replacement in the title so people may be a quick reaction to thinking i want him as a starting te. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 23 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: I think it makes sense, but it's easier said than done. We'll see. I could see using Brown as a Tackle eligible in 11 formation in order to pass protect or run block. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I don’t see what’s so horribly wrong with this take. Bring him in for goalline packages, and once in a while let him slip out for a pass 🤷🏾♂️ I think all are in agreement that this is a fine plan. "Lee Smith replacement" sounds like the OP wants him to be a tight end. That's where my hesitation comes in. Goal line packages and occasional tackle eligible plays? Absolutely. Converting him to tight end? Not so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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