FilthyBeast Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 If you feel you have found a real gem in the late round I don't think you can risk cutting him and exposing him to waivers especially with the Giants and many other teams lurking to dumpster dive other (good) teams rosters. Obviously you can't read too much into one preseason game but pretty much all of this years draft class has shown something worthwhile so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) Well well The waiving of LB Marquel Lee makes Baylon Spector more attractive Edited August 16, 2022 by HOUSE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Mueller Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 8:47 PM, Helpmenow said: He has a pretty good nose for the ball. He played in big games. I think he is PS all day Don't you have to be able to waive a guy before he goes onto the Practice Roster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Jamie Mueller said: Don't you have to be able to waive a guy before he goes onto the Practice Roster? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 There are always players like this where you fear they will be plucked from the practice squad by another team. But every team has a whole set of players they are trying to keep, so players like this do tend to safely stay on your practice squad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Spector looked very natural out there reading the play and taking on the blocker. I like him but replacing Jones or Matakevich on the roster is unlikely with a team so close to a championship. Practice squad is more likely and many of our late picks get picked up by other teams. Good problem to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Charles Romes said: There are always players like this where you fear they will be plucked from the practice squad by another team. But every team has a whole set of players they are trying to keep, so players like this do tend to safely stay on your practice squad. You are probably right but if a player has a huge preseason ,he will be gone. To many bottom feeders have nothing to lose but to claim young talent. The Giants, Jets, LIons, Texans are good examples. 7 minutes ago, Lofton80 said: Spector looked very natural out there reading the play and taking on the blocker. I like him but replacing Jones or Matakevich on the roster is unlikely with a team so close to a championship. Practice squad is more likely and many of our late picks get picked up by other teams. Good problem to have. If he plays well in the next two PS games I think he makes the 53, we shall see. Edited August 16, 2022 by HOUSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 14 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Well well The waiving of LB Marquel Lee makes Baylon Spector more attractive Looks like Kiko to me... Smith getting a 6 game vacation could open the door for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bleeding Bills Blue Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 8:55 PM, Einstein said: He made more impact plays in one game than Edmunds has made in 4 seasons. Cool - lets put him on Kelce and see if you sing his praises. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I thought Spector flashed a few times on Saturday. I don't feel like third string linebackers often make plays that make me sit up and reach for the roster guide and go "who IS that guy?", but that's what happened with #54. Whether it was shedding a block and making a tackle in the hole, looking natural on a few coverage snaps, or timing his blitzes perfectly, I thought Spector looked like a guy with a future in this league. Certainly a roster-able player. Obviously the next couple weeks will tell us more, but based on camp reports and the first look in preseason, I hope Spector makes the team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 8/14/2022 at 1:32 PM, Mat68 said: Buffalo is facing a cross roads. Cap situation is only getting tighter. Do they take some lumps on teams with young cost controlled players that flash ability to contribute on offense or defense. Or keep the core teams players? Main guys on the list Tiwan Jones, Jake Kumerow, Tyler Matykavic, and Siran Neal. Blackshear/Duke Johnson or Jones? Hodges or Kumerow? Matykavic or Spector? Cam lewis or Siran Neal? Im for keeping the younger cheaper guys. If they flash on teams but try hard im ok with a net neg on special teams while protecting young guys who can play on offense or defense. At this point the veterans I have mentioned have not proved to be positive impacts on offense or defense. You make it hard to argue with your post. Mostly because Bass-O-Matic is deadly on FGs and routinely kicks off through the uprights. Punt God? All we need are blockers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bleeding Bills Blue Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: You make it hard to argue with your post. Mostly because Bass-O-Matic is deadly on FGs and routinely kicks off through the uprights. Punt God? All we need are blockers. The blockers and gunners are usually the same guys. The weather in buffalo is not specifically ideal for someone to just blast off on kickoffs and punts regularly. As for the list Duke Johnson or Taiwan jones? I'd probably lean taiwan - he was a captain here last year vs. Duke Johnson. Johnsons role was taken when they drafted Cook. Send blackshear to the PS. Hodgins or Kumerow? I see benefits to both - Kumerow did fumble in preseason action but he's largely the same build as Hodgins. Hodgins having a nice camp is good for him after having sat on the PS last year behind Kumerow. Lewis or Neal? Neal is a primary backup in the slot, and has experience at safety and linebacker from college. In addition he's a good special teams player. Lewis it seems has been surpassed by new draft picks as well as Jackson. Matakevich or spector? Tough call I guess if you want to base keeping players based on a preseason game. Matakevich has a pretty steep cap hit and would likely have been cut earlier if he wasn't in the plans down the line. He was also a special teams captain last year. 2 hours ago, Charles Romes said: There are always players like this where you fear they will be plucked from the practice squad by another team. But every team has a whole set of players they are trying to keep, so players like this do tend to safely stay on your practice squad. Its almost like 40 players are drafted in the 7th round - plus this list of UDFAs: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/undrafted-free-agents/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 That chiseled chin of his could put a hole through reinforced concrete, I'd keep him just to put that sucker through Tua's breastplate on a blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabden Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 8:55 PM, Einstein said: He made more impact plays in one game than Edmunds has made in 4 seasons. Edmondson err apparent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 11 hours ago, Logic said: I thought Spector flashed a few times on Saturday. I don't feel like third string linebackers often make plays that make me sit up and reach for the roster guide and go "who IS that guy?", but that's what happened with #54. Whether it was shedding a block and making a tackle in the hole, looking natural on a few coverage snaps, or timing his blitzes perfectly, I thought Spector looked like a guy with a future in this league. Certainly a roster-able player. Obviously the next couple weeks will tell us more, but based on camp reports and the first look in preseason, I hope Spector makes the team. Did good around the line and ST and sucked in coverage. I looked at the roster too, but it was to make sure AJ Klein wasn't still there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Your Brown Eye said: That chiseled chin of his could put a hole through reinforced concrete, I'd keep him just to put that sucker through Tua's breastplate on a blitz It’s genetic. Have we forgotten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Bleeding Bills Blue said: The blockers and gunners are usually the same guys. The weather in buffalo is not specifically ideal for someone to just blast off on kickoffs and punts regularly. As for the list Duke Johnson or Taiwan jones? I'd probably lean taiwan - he was a captain here last year vs. Duke Johnson. Johnsons role was taken when they drafted Cook. Send blackshear to the PS. Hodgins or Kumerow? I see benefits to both - Kumerow did fumble in preseason action but he's largely the same build as Hodgins. Hodgins having a nice camp is good for him after having sat on the PS last year behind Kumerow. Lewis or Neal? Neal is a primary backup in the slot, and has experience at safety and linebacker from college. In addition he's a good special teams player. Lewis it seems has been surpassed by new draft picks as well as Jackson. Matakevich or spector? Tough call I guess if you want to base keeping players based on a preseason game. Matakevich has a pretty steep cap hit and would likely have been cut earlier if he wasn't in the plans down the line. He was also a special teams captain last year. Its almost like 40 players are drafted in the 7th round - plus this list of UDFAs: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/undrafted-free-agents/ I don't think Neal getting cut is under consideration at all... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelius Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Rooting for him. My brain reads Babylon Spector every time I see his name. As if he's some spooky dub dj. Boh, Babylon Spector 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, Nelius said: My brain reads Babylon Spector every time I see his name. Think “Bail Inspector” That should fix it 😉 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakingfane Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/14/2022 at 3:01 AM, wppete said: What are the similarities? Size isn’t, speed isn’t. What could the similarities be? There's something about them... A certain je ne sais quoi... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakingfane Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Just watched his interview, he actually reminds me of a cross between Takeo Spikes and Wayne from Wayne's World, lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 If the Bills keep 6 LBs, I think Spector has a decent shot. As mentioned earlier, the Bills salary cap is only going to get tighter. A guy like Spector on a cheap 4 year rookie deal is going to be appealing. Also, Andre Smith is suspended the first 6 games. Finally, Edmunds, Smith, Matakevich, and Dodson are all FAs after this season. Potentially a lot of turnover. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/14/2022 at 7:34 AM, HOUSE said: Ok If you"re choosing between him over Matakevich who are you picking? I still don't understand why Matakevich making 3.25 mllion is needed because he offers limited LB depth and has shown very little on special teams in his two seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakingfane Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/14/2022 at 8:02 PM, In Summary said: I like the Spector kid. Would be better if he spelled it Spectre. Can I call him Arlen Greyjoy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 Jay Skurski It’s well established that the Buffalo Bills have intense competitions going on for depth positions at wide receiver and offensive line. On the other side of the ball, the competition at linebacker hasn’t gotten quite as much attention but is equally wide open. Enter Baylon Spector. The team’s seventh-round draft pick from Clemson was all over the field in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, finishing with a team-high nine tackles and one pass defensed in a 27-24 victory at Highmark Stadium. Spector played 50 snaps, second on the defense behind only defensive tackle Prince Emili (53). https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/strong-showing-against-colts-boosts-rookie-baylon-spector-in-bills-linebacker-competition/article_2f2a1f4c-1dbb-11ed-8e07-2b585ab06e97.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahnyc Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 He seems to have good instincts and potential leadership skills. He looked good playing the run, but isn't the question at this point whether he can be effective pass defending? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Kay Adam's loves this guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Big day for Spector or will he be a spectator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Third quarter just ended and I’m not sure I’ve heard his name yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiezzz Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I haven't heard his name either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Nothing today. It’s PS or bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) Coaches have other LB’s a chance today. Let’s see what happens next week. I wonder if coaches are trying to decide if they give him more time and allow other teams to see what he can do. Edited August 20, 2022 by atlbillsfan1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Toejam 34 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Looked much more like PS material today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Bob in STL said: Third quarter just ended and I’m not sure I’ve heard his name yet? He entered the game at the very end of the 3rd. He played 3 quarters last week. It appears the Bills will play him less then attempt to hide him on the PS. It won't work though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 He still managed to lead the team in tackles I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Giles-Harris going to take Smith’s spot to start season. Hopefully he clears waivers and can continue to develop on our PS. I like Spector. Can take Red Dirt’s spot next year. Save a couple million 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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