Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) Along with other moves: The timing of this is curious with 2 weeks left in season and Williams being a long-term practice squad player. I wonder if something happened. If it was just to make room on the PS, I would think they would release Proehl, the punter, or one of the recent emergency OL guys. Edited December 30, 2021 by Giuseppe Tognarelli 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 WTF?!?! Why? Seriously? I know he was just on the PS but he's actually shown something in a regular-season game. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeesforclosers Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Yeah, that is strange. You'd think the only thing keeping Zach Moss in his spot at this point is knowledge of the playbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Odd. But team getting healthy at right time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said: WTF?!?! Why? Seriously? I know he was just on the PS but he's actually shown something in a regular-season game. Seen on an 'in house' questionnaire completed by Williams: "Have you ever fumbled or mishandled a kickoff or punt return? List all incidents, including peewee and pickup games." Edited December 30, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Seen on an 'in house' questionnaire completed by Williams: "Have you ever fumbled or mishandled a kickoff or punt return? List all incidents including peewee and pickup games." Maybe he called McDermott a “slimeball” and just messed up the slang. 5 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Not upset by this. For some reason our fanbase gets really enamored with project players (Duke Williams, Christian Wade, Antonio Williams). When these types get released people seem so perplexed...it's almost as though the actual coaches and talent evaluators in the NFL know more than fans. 15 5 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Maybe they are letting him go so he can go to Jacksonville and help them win game against P*ts. Other than that I got nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo44 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 If I remember correctly, he was quite unimpressive in the preseason when he got some carries. The likelihood is he was never really that good as he showed in one game against Miami when he was activated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said: Not upset by this. For some reason our fanbase gets really enamored with project players (Duke Williams, Christian Wade, Antonio Williams). When these types get released people seem so perplexed...it's almost as though the actual coaches and talent evaluators in the NFL know more than fans. That's it... that's all I can take. Fire McDermott. Fire Beane. I am so done with this team. 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) I am not getting worked up over a Practice squad RB. I will wait and see what moves follow. My guess is you have some other thin positions like OL and the players the team has called up the maximum number of times in the regular season. They may need the spot for extra depth players and once they get through the next 2 weeks - he will be back or signed to a futures contract. It just is worth speculating that there was an issue - most likely a roster/team depth issue as guys come back. Edited December 30, 2021 by Rochesterfan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said: Not upset by this. For some reason our fanbase gets really enamored with project players (Duke Williams, Christian Wade, Antonio Williams). When these types get released people seem so perplexed...it's almost as though the actual coaches and talent evaluators in the NFL know more than fans. it’s almost as if the actual coaches and talent evaluators never make mistakes. Meanwhile we kept ford, feliciano, Ike and bates over Wyatt Teller. he flashed some good ability and seems to fit our scheme. I don’t think he’s an RB1 by any means, but he could be a contributor. I trust him more than I do Brieda. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 There probably is a good chance no other team signs him to a PS so he will still be available if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said: Not upset by this. For some reason our fanbase gets really enamored with project players (Duke Williams, Christian Wade, Antonio Williams). When these types get released people seem so perplexed...it's almost as though the actual coaches and talent evaluators in the NFL know more than fans. So true. If we were going to promote players like these, McD would've done it long ago. Right now the emphasis for the remainder of the season and playoffs is keep Josh and our OL healthy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: Maybe he called McDermott a “slimeball” and just messed up the slang. Meant to say 'cue ball', said 'slime ball' instead? Some ambulance chaser would try to sell it. 🤔🤨 Edited December 30, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 The Dolphins will pick him up remembering what he did against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said: Not upset by this. For some reason our fanbase gets really enamored with project players (Duke Williams, Christian Wade, Antonio Williams). When these types get released people seem so perplexed...it's almost as though the actual coaches and talent evaluators in the NFL know more than fans. Johnnycage dropping the truth bomb! Love to see it. Agree 100% with this. I am a bit suprised that he never saw a call up with the struggles of Moss and Breida...however that in and of itself may very well be the reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Didnt we just lose a guy off the ps as well? So should have some spots open if they want. Maybe to add second punter and kickers due to covid potential... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Ah, man, I just ordered his jersey! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Just Jack said: Ah, man, I just ordered his jersey! New for 2021: Velcro nameplates! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, Just Jack said: Ah, man, I just ordered his jersey! Don't worry. Even though Daryl is the only Williams currently on the team, once McDerrmott & Beane realize they're at the lowest total of Williams since they got here they'll be signing/drafting several & if you're luck one of them will get Antonio's number and you can wear it on opening day next season. 8 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: New for 2021: Velcro nameplates! I once had a Trent Edwards jersey, wore it to a game & he got cut a week or 2 later. I took scissors and cut his name out of the jersey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, Just Jack said: Ah, man, I just ordered his jersey! Slap a 95 on it and call it a throwback. You'll be glad that you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I mean, not really that big of a surprise even though I was curious about him after his out of no where game against Miami. But even when we seemed to need to make a change or to get a boost at RB he was not considered. And we had the roster space with all the injuries or covid stuff, so he clearly had not shown the staff he had anything more to offer over the 3 guys ahead of him. After his surprise game against Miami, there were reasons to be curious to see what he could do with some opportunities. But he never really showed anything after that that I can recall. Didn't really hear much praise about him in camp while guys like Devin, Moss, and Brieda were doing well. Then in preseason he didn't do much with that either. Wish him well though in his career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 49 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said: WTF?!?! Why? Seriously? I know he was just on the PS but he's actually shown something in a regular-season game. A half of a game where the other team has given up in the last game of the year doesn't take precedence over everything else that has happened since then. Maybe the dude just doesn't get it. They see him in practice everyday...they have far more to go off of than we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: Don't worry. Even though Daryl is the only Williams currently on the team, once McDerrmott & Beane realize they're at the lowest total of Williams since they got here they'll be signing/drafting several & if you're luck one of them will get Antonio's number and you can wear it on opening day next season. I once had a Trent Edwards jersey, wore it to a game & he got cut a week or 2 later. I took scissors and cut his name out of the jersey. Had I known of your powers I would have bought you a Bobby Hart jersey and tix to the ATL game for Christmas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 The likely reasons for his release, in approximate order of likelihood: 5. Was neither humble nor hungry 4. Was no longer comprised of iron, and thus unable to sharpen other iron 3. Did not display a growth mindset 2. Was not doing his one eleventh 1. Did not respect the process 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 36 minutes ago, NewEra said: it’s almost as if the actual coaches and talent evaluators never make mistakes. Meanwhile we kept ford, feliciano, Ike and bates over Wyatt Teller. he flashed some good ability and seems to fit our scheme. I don’t think he’s an RB1 by any means, but he could be a contributor. I trust him more than I do Brieda. So you trust a guy with a half of a game’s worth of playing time against a team who clearly quit that half over a guy who, while yes has had fumbling issues, has all world speed and has shown the ability to have big games and break big plays? Brieda might not be a workhorse #1 back, but he’s better than Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, Just Jack said: Ah, man, I just ordered his jersey! There will be other "Williams"es 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 44 minutes ago, NewEra said: it’s almost as if the actual coaches and talent evaluators never make mistakes. Meanwhile we kept ford, feliciano, Ike and bates over Wyatt Teller. he flashed some good ability and seems to fit our scheme. I don’t think he’s an RB1 by any means, but he could be a contributor. I trust him more than I do Brieda. Trust him to do...what? The guy has had 13 career touches and they all came in 1 game over a year ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Hear comes the melt downs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I know he is a fan favorite, but he is a practice squad player. And no other team claimed him this season or last season. So, maybe Bills fans are reading too much into his one game performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 42 minutes ago, frostbitmic said: The Dolphins will pick him up remembering what he did against them. Think they tried to claim Barkley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Let's just remember that these coaches didn't see what McKenzie and Bates truly could do until their hands were forced. Today I read a thing where McDermott said they were trying to protect Bates cause he could play all positions. Seriously? All the while our OL was caving in and our QB was running for his life. I have no problem with the staff trusting veterans more than newer talent. You only need to see the Sanders show to know this is true. But c'mon. We have so much talent on this roster. It's just being underutilized IMHO. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 44 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: New for 2021: Velcro nameplates! No need for that. Just order any number jersey with nameplate “Williams” and wait a couple years, it’ll become current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanos Milano Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 More room for ma boi Wade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Johnnycage46 said: Not upset by this. For some reason our fanbase gets really enamored with project players (Duke Williams, Christian Wade, Antonio Williams). When these types get released people seem so perplexed...it's almost as though the actual coaches and talent evaluators in the NFL know more than fans. [Michael Jasper has entered the chat] 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Rochesterfan said: I am not getting worked up over a Practice squad RB. And you call yourself a -fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwater10 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 This thread is meant to test our connection to reality. He's just not good enough. Time to move on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 57 minutes ago, Ya Digg? said: So you trust a guy with a half of a game’s worth of playing time against a team who clearly quit that half over a guy who, while yes has had fumbling issues, has all world speed and has shown the ability to have big games and break big plays? Brieda might not be a workhorse #1 back, but he’s better than Williams Yes. I trust Williams more than the guy who has shown to have a low football Iq and fumbling issues. A guy that couldn’t earn any PT with the dolphins. He’s better than Williams if he’s not giving the ball away. But he does. And he can’t pass protect. And he can’t play ST. He’s a one trick pony. that said, Breida may be the better back as Williams’ sample size is so small. But he contributes to more aspects of a football team than Breida does. Pass pro, ST, can run up the middle. Not that I really care tbh…..i realIzed that Williams would likely never get a shot here. I’m not upset or angry, I just liked what I saw in a small sample size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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