Bills cuts

[GunnerBill]

Just now, OldTimer1960 said:

Maybe Gilliam comes in for that, but he isn’t really “blocking TE size”, either.  Maybe you are right that they’ll bring in a blocker.

 

Gilliam can block though. For a smaller guy he does a hell of a job. But he is more the kind of TE blocker you use when you are running something clever to the outside. If you just want to go straight up power and drive the ball up inside that isn't his game, he won't help you much there. If the Bills are determined to stick with a primarily outside zone scheme then maybe they think he is sufficient and they will just bring in an extra OL in third and short which is what they pretty much did last year. 

[MiltonWaddams]

1 minute ago, 3rdnlng said:

I had a friend who would do that too.

That’s not really what I would consider a friend…

[Rochesterfan]

5 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Is Boettger going on IR? 

 

No he is on PUP reserve already - no need for IR until around week 13 if he is not ready.

[Motorin']

5 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

A blocking tight end would be nice. Maybe they pick one off the cut list?

 

Or they plan to still with Tommy Doyle... Or maybe even Spencer Brown in that role. 

[Beast]

7 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said:

So, you’re just a headline reader, eh? Maybe someday you’ll actually follow the sport. Quessenberry was a lock from the moment of his signing.

 

Sometimes the off-season is better around here. You don't see the likes of SL, RJR and A7.

[gonzo1105]

5 minutes ago, CSBill said:

 

Barkley ???

could be they keep Barkley through initial cuts and release him after 

[GunnerBill]

Just now, Motorin' said:

 

Or they plan to still with Tommy Doyle... Or maybe even Spencer Brown in that role. 

 

Yea, see my last post. Personally I'd like a blocking TE, but the Bills rolled without one last year so maybe they will do so again. 

[ColoradoBills]

4 minutes ago, OldTimer1960 said:

I hope that I’m wrong, but Morris is pretty small for a number 2 TE.  He seems to be built a little like Charles Clay, hopefully he can contribute some as a receiving TE, but he isn’t likely to be blowing defenders off the line in the run game.  
 

While Sweeney seems able to catch a few passes here and there, I don’t think he is much of a threat and I don’t think he is a very good run blocker- maybe a year removed from a serious COVID bout, he will be stronger?

 

I think Morris is kept in case Knox is injured.  He probably is one of the guys that doesn't dress every week.

The only thing about Sweeney is they feel he can be stronger and Kromer helps his blocking.

If it isn't that, I don't know what the plan is.

[Forlorn hope]

9 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Is Boettger going on IR? 

PUP list. Beane said he should be back later in the year

[eball]

8 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

No, my qualm is that they’ve clearly prioritized defense and defensive depth over offense…. obviously every team has a drop from starters to back ups… there is a steep drop for the Bills at certain offensive positions. (WR, TE, Tackle)

 

Your "clearly prioritized" is another man's "responsibly addressed."  You refuse to acknowledge and/or poo-poo any moves on offense as "not good enough" for your liking, but it is "clear" that Beane emphasizes both sides of the ball in his offseason activities.

 

I empathize with you.  You act like it doesn't mean anything to you, but you participate in nearly every thread and repeat the same things over and over and over.  It must be extremely frustrating.

 

Cheer up, buddy.  The Bills will win a few games this year and perhaps you'll find some joy in it.

 

[Rochesterfan]

8 minutes ago, OldTimer1960 said:

I hope that I’m wrong, but Morris is pretty small for a number 2 TE.  He seems to be built a little like Charles Clay, hopefully he can contribute some as a receiving TE, but he isn’t likely to be blowing defenders off the line in the run game.  
 

While Sweeney seems able to catch a few passes here and there, I don’t think he is much of a threat and I don’t think he is a very good run blocker- maybe a year removed from a serious COVID bout, he will be stronger?

 

That is what they used Doyle for last year.  When you needed to block a guy - bring in the extra lineman - especially as Doyle was athletic enough to slip out for a completion if needed.

 

Morris was doing a lot of blocking from the H-Back role and split out.

 

 

[Dablitzkrieg]

Guys Tremaine Edmunds was not released!

[Wayne Arnold]

1 hour ago, uticaclub said:

I liked Freddie, but he was an above average back on below average teams.

 

This is a horrible take. Freddy was the best running back in the NFL during the 2011 season (at least). Marshawn asked to be traded because he knew FJ was better.

[Forlorn hope]

18 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

So is Sweeney, they both should’ve been kicked to the curb.

Sweeney is the next mark bavaro

 

 

[Son of a K-Gun]

5 minutes ago, Motorin' said:

 

Or they plan to still with Tommy Doyle... Or maybe even Spencer Brown in that role. 

Just keep in mind, Spencer Brown played TE in high school 😉

 

2. A multi-sport background

Brown competed in football, basketball, golf, and track at Lenox High School in his hometown Lenox, Iowa. The school, nestled in a town with a population of 1,407 as of 2010, fielded an eight-player team.

Brown played tight end in addition to fighting through double teams to rack up 17 sacks as a senior and earned first-team all-state honors.

https://www.buffalobills.com/news/spencer-brown-nfl-draft-tackle-northern-iowa

[Ethan in Cleveland]

2 hours ago, Bruffalo said:

We had one of the best offenses in the league and didn't lose anyone besides Cole, who was on his way out anyways.  We invested with two rookies that seem to be solid pickups, and a savvy vet WR in Crowder in case McKenzie isn't up to snuff.

 

I'm really not worried. 

They lost Daboll and Sanders too. May not be enough to worry but certainly enough to be concerned. 

[Forlorn hope]

[Wayne Arnold]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

 

This past week has been one of the worst of Beane's GM reign. And I 100% bet he would tell you that himself in private. Had to trade a guy he invested a 2nd rounder and a trade up in for a 5th, with him publicly admitting he got the character and talent evaluation wrong. Had to cut a drafted punter after it transpired there was an outstanding off field incident that the Bills were not aware of (not blaming him, just setting out the facts) and then he has to cut a guy he gave a 1 year contract and kicked the cap can down the road with a dummy year for this past March, his biggest offseason offensive weapon acquisition because he couldn't beat out a 2nd year UDFA and Tommy freaking Sweeney. 

 

I am not putting Beane on the hotseat or anything ridiculous like that but this has been one of his worst weeks and he would tell you that himself. One of the things I like the most about Beane is when he screws up he very publicly owns it. He owns his mistakes while people on here defend them. 

 

Still love Beane but this is on point. It's been a brutal 2022 for him.

[Warcodered]

6 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said:

 

Still love Beane but this is on point. It's been a brutal 2022 for him.

It's been a brutal week, 2022 has been fine.

Edited August 30, 2022 by Warcodered

[eball]

1 minute ago, Wayne Arnold said:

 

Still love Beane but this is on point. It's been a brutal 2022 for him.

 

Again with the hyperbole.  He had a rough week.  One bad draft pick he got something for three years later, another bad draft pick he had to cut for reasons out of his control, and a 1-year FA signing that didn't pan out.

 

Why do some insist upon acting as though this is a disaster?