wvbillsfan Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Dawson Knox Third year in the league. Tight ends usually take longer to develop. It’s his time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, wvbillsfan said: Dawson Knox Third year in the league. Tight ends usually take longer to develop. It’s his time. That doesn’t make him a dark horse. He’s the established starter. Does he take another step up and become n essential cog? He certainly has his detractors here in misfit land, but when he’s healthy, he’s the starter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanos Milano Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Wade. Going to make a name for himself this year. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Jordan Poyer. I think he is on a mission to make the Pro Bowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Zach Ertz. As of now, he doesn’t look like he’s gonna do much for our Super Bowl push. But, I think he’ll come out of nowhere and surprise some folks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 1 hour ago, TroutDog said: I’m not sure about Klein. I think we saw his peak last year when he was AFC DPOW. Hollister will be interesting. I just feel that Klein remains overlooked on this team, and can still deliver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Dkollidas said: Rousseau is mine for the fact that everyone thinks he’s going to need time to develop. He was a guy I thought was going to go top-10, then he opted out. So he’s behind the 8-ball a bit but his size and relative athleticism is extremely intriguing and I think he can be an impact guy from week 1. He really reminds me of Mario all the way around. He's got room for alot more muscle on that frame! He's going from college cafeteria to NFL weight room and strength and conditioning coaches. How stoked do you think they are to get a project like that. He's my fav pick in 10years other than Josh. He's gunna have a good year, and can't wait to see the transformation a year from now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Reid Ferguson is going to snap his ass off and prove why he's the top paid long snapper in the league. Championship! 2 1 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I think Boogie will be the one rookie breakout. I hope Harrison Phillips breaks out also. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsherd Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Isaiah Hodgins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Darkhorse is an interesting choice of words. As many have said, most expect the players to play well. I will go with Cody Ford as my dark horse candidate to play really well. Many expect him to be competing just for a roster spot. My darkhorse to lose his job is Feliciano. He was never that good but seems to be a fan favorite. He drew little FA interest that we know. He is on my short list of surprise camp cuts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) I see the running game being much more productive. Offensive line cures last year's ills and Singletary busts out. He's only a dark horse because so many think he'll lose his starting job. Actually, I think all three running backs are going to tear it up with the OL settling into a groove. We score fast, then run the clock out. Coaches are intent on making the run game more effective. Edited June 10, 2021 by Rockinon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I’ll echo whoever said Breida. I feel many view his ceiling as HB2/3, but would not surprised if he is the clear HB1 or at least HB1a/1b. Vet. Fast. Can catch. I think Daboll helps him reach his potential as an offensive weapon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Michael Jasper. The current Bills coaches love position versatility and Jasper played both offensive guard and defensive tackle in college. He has a losing record as Bethel's football coach, so he will be motivated to return to playing, and is still in his 30's. Everybody thinks we need a run stopper who can tie up blockers, and with Star opting out last year who knows if Star will return to form. Besides, I don't know about "dark," but Jasper's was always as big as a horse. And the capper - - Jasper's most recent NFL stint was with the Carolina Panthers - - 'nuff said. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 My dark horse will be unpopular. But I am going with Mitch Trubisky. Last season we were fortunate to have Allen for all 16 regular season games. Between some of the awkward landings he had, the late hits...it wouldn't shock me if he missed a couple games a year. I think last year had we had a more solod backup than Barkley he would have missed a game or three with that shoulder he had. Mitch gives the hope that without Josh for a few weeks we can stay competitive if need be. He also has a ton of starting experience for a guy his age to help Allen on the film room. He will be better competition on the practice field. Iron sharpens iron so to speak. He may not blow everyone away in the stat box this year, but he has a great chance to make a HUGE impact. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
716er Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 More of a bold prediction but I have a feeling one of Hyde or Poyer become expendable next year because of the emergence of Jaquan Johnson He’s going to be hard to keep off the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I’m going Spencer Brown. Guy is a mauler! I think he gets in the starting lineup at some point and absolutely dominates. 10 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said: My dark horse will be unpopular. But I am going with Mitch Trubisky. Last season we were fortunate to have Allen for all 16 regular season games. Between some of the awkward landings he had, the late hits...it wouldn't shock me if he missed a couple games a year. I think last year had we had a more solod backup than Barkley he would have missed a game or three with that shoulder he had. Mitch gives the hope that without Josh for a few weeks we can stay competitive if need be. He also has a ton of starting experience for a guy his age to help Allen on the film room. He will be better competition on the practice field. Iron sharpens iron so to speak. He may not blow everyone away in the stat box this year, but he has a great chance to make a HUGE impact. No, that’s very fair and a great take 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NI Bills Fan Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) Hope: Marquez Stevenson makes an impact by being a dynamic kick/punt returner and Brieda gives us something as a speedy back. Think: Efe Obada will surprise a lot of people and despite the crowded DE room he will make a significant contribution to this defence. If all 3 of those guys come good that'll be a nice boost on all 3 phases. Edited June 10, 2021 by NI Bills Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Tremaine Edmunds Year 4, was a puppy coming out, now turns into a monster on the field. I have a feeling he’s going to have an awesome season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 4 hours ago, mjt328 said: Dane Jackson One of my weekly surprises last season was seeing Jackson on the practice squad, and no other teams snatching him up. Every time he was on the field, he seemed to make plays. Last year the NFL practice squads had protection rules where teams could protect, 4 I believe, players from being taken by other teams and teams could elevate players twice a year to main roster without needing to expose them to being taken by other teams when they returned to practice squads. Dane Jackson was protected most of year which is why he was not snatched. Since they also put specific limits on amount practice squad players could be paid after some teams paid some PS players as much as 53 man squad (i.e. Denver) I found that a bit unfair to PS players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Devin Singletary. He had a good rookie season and everyone was excited about him going into year two. I still think he is a good back and will turn some heads this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arm of Harm Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Four pages in and no one has mentioned . . . Lamp! I'm of the belief that the problems with the running game were caused in large part by the offensive line's blocking, or lack thereof. If an interior offensive lineman can come in and play reasonably well, there's a clear opportunity for him to start. Part of being a dark horse is low expectations. Lamp has that part down cold! Most expect him to compete for a roster spot as a backup. But he was originally a second round pick. Can he play at or near the expectations of an OL drafted in the second? If he can, he'd be an outstanding candidate for dark horse. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I think it finally all comes together for Dawson Knox. He finally starts making the gimme catches combined with the difficult ones he brings down. 55 receptions, 875 yards, 6 TDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Lombardi Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 A longshot from deep in the pack...Quinton Morris, rookie TE from Bowling Green. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Antonio Williams baby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rocky Landing Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) It's pretty amazing the quality, and pedigree of players that are being considered "dark Horses" in this thread. In fact, numerous "dark horses" in this thread are last years starters-- a year that we went to the AFCCG. Edited June 11, 2021 by Rocky Landing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, Rocky Landing said: It's pretty amazing the quality, and pedigree of players that are being considered "dark Horses" in this thread. Because the Bills are ***** loaded 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 12 hours ago, Seasons1992 said: Marquez Stevenson Does NOT look like a 6th rounder on tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 9 hours ago, maryland-bills-fan said: Absolute no doubt about it. Efe Obada is going to make a huge impact as a pass rusher opposite Hughes on obvious passing downs. The two rookies will be going to school and learning the pro game and will see reps on the inside. Epenesa will be the 1st and 2nd down improving DE. We will be able to trade one of these guys in the offseason for a 2nd or 3rd round pick. Trade who in the offseason? Hughes or Obada? Aren't they both UFAs after this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
below Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Time for Ed Oliver to break out. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 11 hours ago, billsfan89 said: Dane Jackson comes to mind. There are still a lot of good corners out on the market and the Bills haven't pounced and I think that is because the organization seems to like Dane a lot to take over for Levi (who remains as depth/insurance.) I do love AJE and Phillips but Dane is my guy. They still need someone IMO. Last year they had Wallace and Norman and Jackson still got a chance to see game action because of injuries. Need at least 1 more guy who can play, unless they think Cam Lewis or Rachad Wildgoose is that guy. 36 minutes ago, Richard Noggin said: Trade who in the offseason? Hughes or Obada? Aren't they both UFAs after this season? They are! So is Addison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Dane Jackson is gonna have a solid year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Davis Webb will beat Fromm out for #3 QB and will be used as backup rather than Trubisky in at least one game while Trubisky is healthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I’m hoping for Hollister. His completion % is more than 10% higher than Knox, and completed similar yards to Knox. The difference is Hollister was the third in Seattle vs. Knox 1st for us. Im betting there will be from college some synergy with Allen. On defense I believe we are going to see a lot more from Epenesa. I’m guessing it will be like a gas pedal and clutch where Addison gets less and less as the year wears on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I believe it’s going to be Knox (unless the Bills acquire Ertz). I believe in the kid and his teammates have raved about him. It’s been about learning the position and it sounds as though he has put a lot of effort in this offseason. Otherwise, I would love for it to be Phillips. Such a great guy; if he can tap back into that potential we saw early on it would be awesome. Also, don’t sleep on Justin Zimmer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Dane Jackson. Dude is a stud, continues to stand out in practice, already better than Levi run support, had some good learning experiences last year and flashed some big league talent with real bullets flying. He is the reason we took Oline depth instead of a cb earlier in the draft. If Levi has a good camp he can hold the cb2 spot but its just a matter of time until Dane starts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPL Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Obviously it's Duke Williams. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Our resident whipping boy, of course! Dawson Knox! All of his hand-eye coordination training will pay off and he'll establish himself as a top 12 TE in the league. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornAgainBillsFan Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 55 minutes ago, MJS said: Our resident whipping boy, of course! Dawson Knox! All of his hand-eye coordination training will pay off and he'll establish himself as a top 12 TE in the league. I hope the hand-eye coordination with his blocking improves, too. That's been worse than the drops, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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