Packers release Sammy Watkins

[DCbillsfan]

Sammy wants to come back but he's afraid of falling off the edge of the earth!

[John from Riverside]

I know this might not be the most popular opinion, but I would actually bring him back

[Gugny]

3 minutes ago, pigpen65 said:

Good athlete. Not a football player. Would have had a much more successful career playing a different sport 

 

I think he would have had a very successful NFL career if his ego didn't get in the way.  He was an incredibly talented WR, in my opinion.  Unfortunately, he wasn't smart enough, or diligent enough, to realize his true potential.

[Rico]

I was looking forward to watching him tonight against the Rams.  

[WhoTom]

... and they're searching all over the disk to find his replacement.

 

[JoeF]

Somewhere in the world Doug Marrone is yet again sporting a smug, "I ***** told you so look" on his punchable face.

 

Doug Whaley is thinking, I could have been a champion if I would have had more time to personally work with Sammy.

 

Russ Brandon is thinking "Man, I was bullet proof teflon until Terry and Kim got there."

Edited December 19, 2022 by JoeF

[Captain Hindsight]

6 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said:

I really really thought we were trading up to get Khalil. I still can't believe we traded up for Watkins.

Pure talent, not a bad trade. Looking at the rest of that draft with guys like Mike Evans, Brandon Cooks, OBJ and Mack on the board still? Insane to give up that much 

2 minutes ago, Rico said:

I was looking forward to watching him tonight against the Rams.  

Hi Mrs. Watkins!

[Nextmanup]

30 minutes ago, Irv said:

They must not be fond of glass.  

Oh how this board was overjoyed when we foolishly traded up to get this guy.

 

I and others pointed out that it was stupid and of course, the Kool Aid mob descended on us.

 

Good times.

 

 

 

[Coach Tuesday]

He goes down as a major first-round bust.  

[MrEpsYtown]

Yeah I mean he's a body, but I don't think he can play anymore. I am all for a good redemption story, but his speed and short area quickness is gone. The definition of a JAG at this point. 

[Gugny]

5 minutes ago, Nextmanup said:

Oh how this board was overjoyed when we foolishly traded up to get this guy.

 

I and others pointed out that it was stupid and of course, the Kool Aid mob descended on us.

 

Good times.

 

 

 

 

I don't think it was foolish at the time.  He was amazing in college.  There was no way to know that he'd become a lazy a-hole after being drafted.  Literally NO indication of that happening.

[pigpen65]

15 minutes ago, Beast said:

Agreed.

 

I always thought he could be a great hockey player.

Too much contact in hockey. I was

was thinking something like track.

[BuffaloBills1998]

13 total catches for only 206 yards?? He might as well just retire. He got his ring already. 

37 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I don’t even remember him being there 

He didn’t really do anything to be remembered by over there lol

Edited December 19, 2022 by BuffaloBills1998

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

12 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said:

He goes down as a major first-round bust.  

Nah...full statue:

[Blank Stare]

Had a good run. 

[BuffaloBills1998]

22 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

I know this might not be the most popular opinion, but I would actually bring him back

13 catches for 206 yards and zero tds and you want to bring him back???

21 minutes ago, JoeF said:

Somewhere in the world Doug Marrone is yet again sporting a smug, "I ***** told you so look" on his punchable face.

 

Doug Whaley is thinking, I could have been a champion if I would have had more time to personally work with Sammy.

 

Russ Brandon is thinking "Man, I was bullet proof teflon until Terry and Kim got there."

The three stooges. 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

14 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

I don't think it was foolish at the time.  He was amazing in college.  There was no way to know that he'd become a lazy a-hole after being drafted.  Literally NO indication of that happening.

money will do that to a kid...

[Freddie's Dead]

GIT 'R' DUN!!!!!!  

 

25 minutes ago, Nextmanup said:

Oh how this board was overjoyed when we foolishly traded up to get this guy.

 

I and others pointed out that it was stupid and of course, the Kool Aid mob descended on us.

 

Good times.

 

 

 

 

I was overjoyed that we traded up to pick Khal...*****!!!

Edited December 19, 2022 by Freddie's Dead

[finn]

18 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

I don't think it was foolish at the time.  He was amazing in college.  There was no way to know that he'd become a lazy a-hole after being drafted.  Literally NO indication of that happening.

Even so, TWO first-round draft picks for a WR not proven in the NFL? With Evans and Odell available? And then to take E.J. Manuel the next year? He could have done better with a blindfold and a dart board. 

[Freddie's Dead]

1 minute ago, finn said:

Even so, TWO first-round draft picks for a WR not proven in the NFL? With Evans and Odell available? And then to take E.J. Manuel the next year? He could have done better with a blindfold and a dart board. 

 

EJ came before Sammy.  This was Doug Whaley's "we need weapons for EJ to utilize" period.

[Gugny]

2 minutes ago, finn said:

Even so, TWO first-round draft picks for a WR not proven in the NFL? With Evans and Odell available? And then to take E.J. Manuel the next year? He could have done better with a blindfold and a dart board. 

 

He had 982 and 1047 receiving yards in his first two seasons.

 

It wasn't until season three that he basically quit trying.

[BuffaloBills1998]

1 minute ago, Freddie's Dead said:

 

EJ came before Sammy.  This was Doug Whaley's "we need weapons for EJ to utilize" period.

I still don’t know why we got rid of Stevie Johnson. If EJ couldn’t get it done with Stevie then they should’ve taken another QB instead of taking Watkins

[Solomon Grundy]

1 hour ago, HappyDays said:

What do the Giants have to lose at this point? 

[4merper4mer]

1 minute ago, Solomon Grundy said:

What do the Giants have to lose at this point? 

Hodgins?

[Starr Almighty]

1 hour ago, boyst said:

So yeah. Decent points bringing him in. I'd rather have him than OBJ honestly.

This is like saying I want someone that sux over someone that can actually do something on the field

[Freddie's Dead]

1 minute ago, BuffaloBills1998 said:

I still don’t know why we got rid of Stevie Johnson. If EJ couldn’t get it done with Stevie then they should’ve taken another QB instead of taking Watkins

 

Stevie really only worked with Fitz.  Fitz understood his quirky route style and just threw the ball where Stevie was supposed to be, because he didn't run textbook routes.  Stevie's career went into the toilet after the Bills got rid of Fitz, and Stevie couldn't fit anywhere else because he drove coaches crazy with his freewheeling route style.

[Warriorspikes51]

Practice Squad if he goes unclaimed, why not

[MJS]

Um... no thanks. He has turned into a real head case.

 

He will sign for someone, I'm sure, but I would not be a huge fan of the move if the Bills were that someone.

[Punching Bag]

1 hour ago, frostbitmic said:

Is he better than Tanner Gentry ?

 

Yeah, I'm guessing the answer is no.

 

Differences are:

1. Tanner Gentry no longer eligible for PS elevation until the playoffs but Sammy is.
2. Sammy will give training and more staff more practice.

[Billever76]

1 hour ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

He’s not coming back here. 

Allen changes everything lol...watkins would come back here in a heartbeat imo

[GunnerBill]

1 hour ago, HappyDays said:

I would add him to the PS if he clears waivers. Nothing to lose and we could use more depth outside.

 

So would I. No idea if he'd come. But he has more left in the tank for a 3 or 4 game run than John Brown IMO. Might be too much bad blood though.

[Punching Bag]

7 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said:

 

Stevie really only worked with Fitz.  Fitz understood his quirky route style and just threw the ball where Stevie was supposed to be, because he didn't run textbook routes.  Stevie's career went into the toilet after the Bills got rid of Fitz, and Stevie couldn't fit anywhere else because he drove coaches crazy with his freewheeling route style.

Exactly right.  Stevie got to the target points in the route but how he got there was by reading defense and jerking CBs out of their shoes.  Revis lost several pairs to Stevie.   Fitzpatrick and Stevie started on practice team together so they understood how each worked.

It worked and Stevie got 3 1000 yard seasons.

[prissythecat]

1 hour ago, boyst said:

So yeah. Decent points bringing him in. I'd rather have him than OBJ honestly.

 

Watkins did a lot more to help Chiefs win Super Bowl than OBJ did for Rams 

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/sammy-watkins-super-bowl-performance/

[goldenboy81]

Damn there goes my fantasy lineup 

[Ralonzo]

Sammy was one of the first casualties of The Process, was he not?

[Warriorspikes51]

3 minutes ago, prissythecat said:

 

Watkins did a lot more to help Chiefs win Super Bowl than OBJ did for Rams 

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/sammy-watkins-super-bowl-performance/

He was an actual contributor at that time.    
 

13  for  206  ypc  15.8   0 TD   this year

 

[HOUSE]

And the media circus begins

 

DALLAS,  NY or BUFFALO

 

 

[Mango]

1 hour ago, John from Riverside said:

I know this might not be the most popular opinion, but I would actually bring him back

 

If he clears waivers he is worth a look on the PS. 

Half our WR room was sitting at home 3 weeks ago, so it isn't super crazy to think about. 

 

[HappyDays]

9 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

So would I. No idea if he'd come. But he has more left in the tank for a 3 or 4 game run than John Brown IMO. Might be too much bad blood though.

 

If they can kiss and makeup with Beasley, they can easily do it with Watkins. Also John Brown only has one more free call up. We could use one more roster worthy WR to elevate for the stretch run.

[H2o]

20 minutes ago, MJS said:

Um... no thanks. He has turned into a real head case.

 

He will sign for someone, I'm sure, but I would not be a huge fan of the move if the Bills were that someone.

Well, you know......... Lizard people