hellofellowbillsfans Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Interesting signing given Poyer's news. Dude's really good. Perhaps a depth piece? Will Siran Neal be leaving? Why just a one year deal? Scheme change? So many questions perpetuated by my insane coffee intake this AM. 10 2 5 5 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEBills Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) Wow that’s some real safety help 1.7 million dollars? Haha Edited March 27, 2023 by LEBills 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellofellowbillsfans Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 Just now, Einstein said: A second round pick that gets cut after 3 years is really good? Im doubtful. Anyone that gets cut from the Rams should be taken with a grain of salt. They're in cap hell and in way over their heads from a personnel perspective. 11 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Just now, Einstein said: A second round pick that gets cut after 3 years is really good? Im doubtful. Maybe we're getting a bum Rapp? 2 1 28 6 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, BillsFanInRaleigh said: Anyone that gets cut from the Rams should be taken with a grain of salt. They're in cap hell and in way over their heads from a personnel perspective. this article from a Rams site says he's so bad they don't understand how he even see's the field • Taylor Rapp gets his own bullet point here because he had his worst game in recent memory. I just don’t understand how he still sees the field as often as he does when any average fan with two working eyes can see how confused and out of place he seems to be every snap. Good riddance come next season. https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2022/11/21/23471286/rams-takeaways-taylor-rapp-cut-offensive-line Just now, Green Lightning said: Maybe we're getting a bum Rapp? Edited March 27, 2023 by Einstein 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) I'm not understanding why a 2nd round pick in his 5th year, just entering his prime, would sign with a team that's already set at its two starting safety positions. It must mean he either didn't have better options elsewhere on the market, OR...perhaps this is sort of a one year "let's see if you're the future at this position" type signing. See how he does as the third safety on the field and how he picks up the system, and then maybe he replaces Hyde next season. Huh. I'm happy to sign safety depth, but a little bit perplexed. Edit: Or maybe he just stinks. That's definitely a possibility. Edited March 27, 2023 by Logic 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 isn't this guy starting caliber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I am guessing 1.77M. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 This seems super random... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Just now, Einstein said: A second round pick that gets cut after 3 years is really good? Im doubtful. I think it’s more about the Rams reconstruction approach than the players ability or worth. I’ll be the first to admit I haven’t watched him closely but I don’t believe his visit to New England generated questions of health, performance or off field issues. Not sure what to make of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Einstein said: this article from a Rams site says he's so bad they don't understand how he even see's the field • Taylor Rapp gets his own bullet point here because he had his worst game in recent memory. I just don’t understand how he still sees the field as often as he does when any average fan with two working eyes can see how confused and out of place he seems to be every snap. Good riddance come next season. https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2022/11/21/23471286/rams-takeaways-taylor-rapp-cut-offensive-line And Poyer couldnt even break into the starting lineup of a 4-12 Browns his entire 4 years with the crappy team. Players develop. Change of scenery and scheme could help. Just sayin. 29 5 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Just now, DrDawkinstein said: And Poyer couldnt even break into the starting lineup of a 4-12 Browns his entire 4 years with the crappy team. Players develop. Change of scenery and scheme could help. Just sayin. That's true. And he does have a good PFF rating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 move Poyer into the box on a lot of looks to essentially be the MLB? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 From his NFL.com draft profile the year he came out. I have bolded the reasons the Bills likely just signed him. Strengths Good size with compact frame and well-built chest Mister Fix-It asked to play all over the field for the defense Football intelligence considered top notch Despite compact frame, moves well Able to handle man cover duties on tight ends Impressive talent to diagnose and flow as box safety Recognizes run lane development like a running back Takes accurate pursuit angles Hip sink and footwork are catalysts for open-field tackling Always comes to balance and widens out to tackle Loves to thump Gifted kickoff cover man Weaknesses Hands out punishment but absorbs his share as well Can trigger a little earlier in run support from two-high Average lateral burst as open-field tackler Might be out-paced by NFL runners in his race to the edge Ability to range over the top appears to be just average Ball production has dropped since freshman season Routes to the throw can be fairly conservative Might have left some interceptions and breakups on the field 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Why didn't Erie County Bulls tell us about this? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Bye Dean Marlowe....loved you man..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOboy Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Interesting add. Really curious how he fits in, probably just a depth piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Just now, Buffalo03 said: Why didn't Erie County Bulls tell us about this? Maybe busy working.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I would be happy signing anyone not named Jaquan Johnson. 9 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Einstein said: this article from a Rams site says he's so bad they don't understand how he even see's the field • Taylor Rapp gets his own bullet point here because he had his worst game in recent memory. I just don’t understand how he still sees the field as often as he does when any average fan with two working eyes can see how confused and out of place he seems to be every snap. Good riddance come next season. https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2022/11/21/23471286/rams-takeaways-taylor-rapp-cut-offensive-line And yet, the Rams won the 2021 superbowl with Rapp starting 17 games. Go Figgur how such a stupid team with such bad personnel evaluation that the "average fan" can do better pulled that off. Honestly, do you ever logically think through what you're posting here? Edited March 27, 2023 by Beck Water 5 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Love it. Great depth signing with two aging starting safeties that were banged up a lot last year. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny3410 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Rapp is an urgent safety with positional versatility and on-the-ball production. He should draw interest from clubs that can deploy him in multiple sub-package roles. Rapp can play in the post or split-field, or he can align as an overhang defender in dime. There's disruptive ability here. He produced nine interceptions and 24 pass breakups in his four seasons with the Rams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach55 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Contingency plan on Micah Hyde's return? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Have to wonder if Rapp saw the Safety market is a disaster this year, sees what the Bills did with Poyer, and decided to see if he can earn a multi-year contract here for the future by joining the Bills for a year. At least, that's my thought process. Rapp seemed like an ok starter option in free agency. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 You get a 1-year deal You get a 1-year deal You get a 1-year deal 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, BillsFanInRaleigh said: Anyone that gets cut from the Rams should be taken with a grain of salt. They're in cap hell and in way over their heads from a personnel perspective. He Wasn't Cut. He was a FA. He played 4 seasons with the Rams, and they didn't re-sign him, or, he didn't like the contract they offered or didn't want to stay on a re-building team. Edited March 27, 2023 by Beck Water 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, JoeF said: Bye Dean Marlowe....loved you man..... He might be back if Hamlin doesnt come back. Or even if he does. Behind our starters it's just... Rapp, and maybe Benford? 1 minute ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I would be happy signing anyone not named Jaquan Johnson. He signed in Vegas! Thank dog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 good depth if Poyer or Hyde miss games. Also think McDermott could use some 3 safety looks and move Poyer into the box 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Coach55 said: Contingency plan on Micah Hyde's return? Or getting through the entire season with 2 over 30, banged up Safeties. 4 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Wonder if the Bills are planning on using him in sub packages. Milano and 3 safeties 3 CBs on the back end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Doubt he came here to be a backup who doesn’t see the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) Last year exposed our Safety depth was questionable at best. Also no guarantee Damar returns this year. To me this a good add. Edited March 27, 2023 by The Jokeman 7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 This could set up re-signing AJ Klein for early down work and go with 3 safeties and 3 CBs on passing downs. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, Einstein said: this article from a Rams site says he's so bad they don't understand how he even see's the field • Taylor Rapp gets his own bullet point here because he had his worst game in recent memory. I just don’t understand how he still sees the field as often as he does when any average fan with two working eyes can see how confused and out of place he seems to be every snap. Good riddance come next season. https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2022/11/21/23471286/rams-takeaways-taylor-rapp-cut-offensive-line Ironically he was also visiting your favorite team the Patriots bit of sour grapes here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 minute ago, DrDawkinstein said: Or getting through the entire season with 2 over 30, banged up Safeties. No big moves yet, but I have to admit.. Beane is upgrading everywhere on the roster: LG WR4 WR5 RB2 IOL depth S depth 6 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Good depth player especially since Poyer and Hyde are over 30. Happy Birthday... Terry Pegula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD716 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Started every game 2022. Had over 90 tackles(3rd on team) Good PFF rating. What’s not to like? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Einstein said: this article from a Rams site says he's so bad they don't understand how he even see's the field • Taylor Rapp gets his own bullet point here because he had his worst game in recent memory. I just don’t understand how he still sees the field as often as he does when any average fan with two working eyes can see how confused and out of place he seems to be every snap. Good riddance come next season. https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2022/11/21/23471286/rams-takeaways-taylor-rapp-cut-offensive-line Teams often times try to force players into their system that are not good scheme fits thinking they can teach them or the player can adjust to what they want them to do. Sometimes it works other times it doesn't. How he played in a different scheme doesn't mean much as we don't know what they asked him to do. It only matters how he fits and plays in our scheme, not anyone else's. We will find that out soon enough. Edited March 27, 2023 by Big Turk 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellofellowbillsfans Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 this should hold us all over until Hopkins gets traded here! in all seriousness, i bet he's going to be re-signed to a multi-year deal after next year to be the long term starting safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: And Poyer couldnt even break into the starting lineup of a 4-12 Browns his entire 4 years with the crappy team. Players develop. Change of scenery and scheme could help. Just sayin. Ya they probably see him as a scheme fit. Replacing Jaquan Johnson. With Hyde n Poyer being banged up last year, Hamlin being a question mark, why not get that depth. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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