The Wiz Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 24 minutes ago, mikemac2001 said: When hyde is back there it’s 99.9% a fair catch he’s standing and catching the ball he’s fine I feel like your stats have to be wrong considering his return against Miami in 19 and last season vs the pats in the playoffs. 😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Gump Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Who??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 He was good for me in madden a few years ago. Stevenson just kept falling over when he would catch punts in madden last year. Beane is clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 This is a great signing. Only negative is that he sucks, other than that this is great. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 41 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said: For the Bills last season he was either fumbling the ball or running straight into his blockers or a tackle. You're talking about Stevenson no? He did that like three times in one game from what I recall. It was unreal. I don't recall McKenzie doing that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 This signing just proves that the Bills have no legitimate return guy. I doubt Austin has much to contribute. He pretty much sucked in his prime so why would anyone expect a decent Austin now? The pick up is just ho hum for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 39 minutes ago, Logic said: While I agree that the Bills need a viable returner and that’s what this signing appears to be… The weird thing is that Austin hasn’t returned kicks since 2017. He only seems to be a punt returner these days. Signing someone to return kicks and punts makes sense to me. Signing someone who ONLY returns punts — and whose skill set is otherwise redundant with McKenzie’s — is a little strange. McKenzie was the kick returner in both playoff games so I think he retains that role. The punt returner is up for grabs though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwufelloff Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Feels like yesterday he was drafted, but it was 2013. Time flies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Steve Austin, Austin Powers or Austin,Texas are about as significant to the Bills future as this Austin. Imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Three pages of nothing... you guys are slipping... Career Averages: 7.8 yards per punt return, 18.0 yards per kickoff return 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Yeah! Another smurf! It is not like he only played with scrub QBs or was outstanding on special teams. Even at veteran minimum he seems over priced. Earlier in career he seemed to be used as alternate RB like the ones we already signed. There must be someone with a connection to him on staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poleshifter Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Didn't the Bills trade that #10 pick to the Rams? Traded down to #13 and took EJ Manuel. The extra 2nd round pick brought Robert Woods - or was it Kiko? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I'd rather they brought back Sanders, but this looks like a pure competition between Stevenson and him for the punt return spot. They don't have any good options at CB to return kicks. Again, i'd rather they bring back Sanders, cut Kumerow and Stevenson and let Hyde just field the punts and never take the chance of a penalty on a return. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Perhaps no more McKittrick or Muffquez on PR duties. Looking forward to seeing what Austin can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: I'd rather they brought back Sanders, but this looks like a pure competition between Stevenson and him for the punt return spot. They don't have any good options at CB to return kicks. Again, i'd rather they bring back Sanders, cut Kumerow and Stevenson and let Hyde just field the punts and never take the chance of a penalty on a return. All signs pointing to Sanders wanting to retire. Signing him doesn’t seem to be an option. i agree, I’d rather sign a higher caliber WR than Austin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Tavon Austin, Von Miller, and OJ Howard. 3 players I thought were going to be drafted by the Bills. Weird. 3 hours ago, newcam2012 said: This signing just proves that the Bills have no legitimate return guy. I doubt Austin has much to contribute. He pretty much sucked in his prime so why would anyone expect a decent Austin now? The pick up is just ho hum for me. I don’t think it’s likely he’ll make the team. But yeah, he’ll compete for a return job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Starr Almighty said: This is a great signing. Only negative is that he sucks, other than that this is great. This signing makes no sense. He had zero kickoff returns and 2 punt returns for 3 yards. This doesn't solve anything? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 People complaining over a camp body... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Austin is nothing more than a TC body at this point. He's not being brought in to take anyone's job. Now, if he can somehow shine bright in the return game, he may end up being able to crack the roster. I highly doubt that happens though. I think it's safe to say that Diggs, Davis, Crowder, Shakir, and McKenzie are locks. That leaves Kumerow, Hodgins, Gentry, Stevenson, Austin, Pau'u, and Malik Williams all battling for what likely will be 2 spots. Last year we had 8 WR's on the roster, but one was IR'd. Kumerow has ST value and has been here for a couple of years now so he likely has a leg up on the rest already for one. We'll see how it shakes out in TC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 I say we put him up on the Wall. 👏👏🤪. That’s about as logical as Fitzy making the wall. Ok, I’m done with that silliness. Hes a camp body and will be cut. Moving on. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 3 hours ago, NewEra said: All signs pointing to Sanders wanting to retire. Signing him doesn’t seem to be an option. i agree, I’d rather sign a higher caliber WR than Austin. Yes, but we’re not deep at WR and we’re broke. So…🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 8 hours ago, Airseven said: Can he play OL?? Had to. Good camp depth especially assuming they’re already giving up on Stevenson. Or maybe to turn up the heat on Stevenson. It certainly adds serious competition for returning and the last receiver spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 9 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Weird move. Also, news to Me that Austin is still in the league. A top-10 pick in one of the worst draft classes in recent memory. Drafted with our original 1st Round draft pick year that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Old, history of being ineffective and fumbles a lot. His tires have been kicked by 5 other teams. I have no idea what BB sees in him but I guess I'll trust his judgment on this one. Austin used to be fast so I guess there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersN'Bills Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Bills have two players with a combined FIVE touchdowns from this 2012 Maryland/WVU game in Morgantown! I was in college at the time so I went to the game. Diggs (his freshman year btw) was unstoppable when they actually threw him the ball and was wondering why they didn't try to get Diggs the ball more. Diggs was also returning punts/kicks that day (ironically what they probably brought Tavon in for) and he had over 200 all-purpose yards. Edited June 3, 2022 by EersN'Bills 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 9 hours ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: LOL. I'm not talking about breaking out. Just contribute would be a start. If he doesn't contribute at all I don't see a spot for him as a specialist only. what's his specialty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheyCallMeAndy Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 How’s this guy 31 when he was just drafted like 4 years ago in 2013? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 8 hours ago, I am the egg man said: Steve Austin, Austin Powers or Austin,Texas are about as significant to the Bills future as this Austin. Imho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: what's his specialty? PR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Still one roster spot open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 12 hours ago, John from Riverside said: bye Stevenson Yeah this signing says all we need to know about Stevenson. Adios amigo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 He was a gimmick guy for a couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwufelloff Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 He ran a 4.34 40 time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khlax3 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Although I think it’s a long shot that Austin makes the roster if we keep 7 wr he will likely be the last guy. Not only does he give you a speed/gadget guy to use at the wr position, he can be your PR/KR. The one thing I have not seen mentioned yet is if cook gets injured for a few games Austin can fill his roles as pass catching RB. He started his career at WVU as a running back and has over 150 Carries in the NFL. My assumption is the bills keep Singletary, cook, moss at RB so we would not have anyone on the team to fill cooks role if he went out at all during the season. Edited June 3, 2022 by khlax3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Awwufelloff said: He ran a 4.34 40 time. Wasn’t it Buddy Nix who said he runs like he has a rocket in a place where rockets don’t normally go 🤣 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 41 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said: How’s this guy 31 when he was just drafted like 4 years ago in 2013? I searched Tavon Austin's age yesterday and a bunch of other WR ages popped up. The most shocking one I saw is that Laquon Treadwell is only 26. By my calculation that means he's been a bust since he was 16. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Logic said: While I agree that the Bills need a viable returner and that’s what this signing appears to be… The weird thing is that Austin hasn’t returned kicks since 2017. He only seems to be a punt returner these days. Signing someone to return kicks and punts makes sense to me. Signing someone who ONLY returns punts — and whose skill set is otherwise redundant with McKenzie’s — is a little strange. There is most certainly some recency bias but McK looks to me to be a better receiver in Buffalo than Tavon Austin ever was. I don't really get this one. I think it is a camp body. If anything we could use depth outside. Otherwise I am fine with Crowder and McK inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Diggs (Outside) Davis (Outside) Crowder (Slot) Makensi (Slot) Shakir (Outside/KR/PR) Kumerow (Outside/ST) Austin (KR/PR/Slot) 7 guys. Done. Edited June 3, 2022 by Tom Donahoe, GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 11 minutes ago, khlax3 said: Although I think it’s a long shot that Austin makes the roster if we keep 7 wr he will likely be the last guy. Not only does he give you a speed/gadget guy to use at the wr position, he can be your PR/KR. The one thing I have not seen mentioned yet is if cook gets injured for a few games Austin can fill his roles as pass catching RB. He started his career at WVU as a running back and has over 150 Carries in the NFL. My assumption is the bills keep Singletary, cook, moss at RB so we would not have anyone on the team to fill cooks role if he went out at all during the season. I am still holding out hope for the 2020 Isaiah Hogins to get healthy and make the roster 2 minutes ago, Tom Donahoe, GM said: Diggs (Outside) Davis (Outside) Crowder (Slot) Makensi (Slot) Shakir (Outside/KR/PR) Austin (KR/PR) Hodgins (Outside) Kumerow (Outside/ST) 7 guys. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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