Matt_In_NH Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I think he can grow into a good slot guy but the Bills will need to try to find a higher end outside WR2 guy. Shakir is more a technician without any special traits like size/speed/separation ability, he is a guy we want around but not a 1 or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Diggs is a #2 now? Cause of 4 weeks? I’m not buying it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMaster Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 The Bills are in big trouble if their plan is to try and make Shakir a number 2 receiver. A first or second round pick must be spent on a wide out this upcoming draft, and he needs to have speed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 No because he isn't an outside receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperCam Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 55 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said: We’ve done that in the past and ended up with 3rd receivers at best. Why wait and take guys other teams didn’t want instead of taking more talented guy in rd 1? Our only DE signed next year are Baby Groot, Von “Healthy Scratch” Miller, and Kingsley “Not on the game day roster” Jonathan. The only DT signed is Ed Oliver. That is 2 starters on the defensive line by my count when we need 7 or 8. We don’t have the cap to fill in the line in FA, it’s going to be done via the draft and probably round 1 for edge rusher. Not to mention Poyer, Hyde and Rapp very well may be all gone. That leaves us with zero safeties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Diggs is still very good, but he is probably better off next year as a #2. Beane should make WR a priority in this draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Maybe, but he hasn't shown nearly enough yet for me to be comfortable handing him the job, and Harty and Sherfield shouldn't be on the roster next year. All else being equal, I would definitely be taking a WR in R1 and probably another one in the mid rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPL Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Shakir seems to excel in the slot. Ideally, we're able to draft a WR in the first couple of rounds that can start from day 1 and Shakir stays in that #3 role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I want WR in Round 1 AND Round 2 Diggs Rookie Shakir Rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBillsJunkie Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 2 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: I want WR in Round 1 AND Round 2 Diggs Rookie Shakir Rookie They just need to scout well. LA pulled Puka in the 4th. He should be NFC ROY. We have to take multiple shots, but the first two rounds is not logical given the defensive needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 minute ago, TampaBillsJunkie said: They just need to scout well. LA pulled Puka in the 4th. He should be NFC ROY. We have to take multiple shots, but the first two rounds is not logical given the defensive needs. Not logical? This team has a massive need for young offensive weapons. Kincaid was a decent start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 WR 1 is the problem right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 14 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: WR 1 is the problem right now... As is QB1 Who would have thought we'd be sitting here with a top defense, highly graded Oline, effective run game, and our one concern with this team would be the passing offense... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 1 minute ago, SWATeam said: As is QB1 Who would have thought we'd be sitting here with a top defense, highly graded Oline, effective run game, and our one concern with this team would be the passing offense... That changes this week. Allen: 385 and 4TDs Diggs: 12 for 177 and 2TDs BOOK IT BABY!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFBillsfan Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) We MUST add a playmaker to the passing game. Preferably someone with speed and can make contested catches. WR, Safety and DL are 2024 priorities. We were told Harty was going to be the player that brought speed to the WR room but that hasn’t played out for a number of reasons. I really dont understand why they don’t use him more on underneath crossing routes that give a potential for YAC. Edited January 2 by TFBillsfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heels20X6 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 2 hours ago, BeastMaster said: The Bills are in big trouble if their plan is to try and make Shakir a number 2 receiver. A first or second round pick must be spent on a wide out this upcoming draft, and he needs to have speed No. Money needs to be spent on a quality #2 receiver. We're too far into this version of the team to be spending picks on "possible" WR2s. Unless Marvin Harrison Jr. falls into their laps, they need to find a way to find some money to bring in a true WR2 this offseason. It'll have the added benefit of showing Diggs that they are serious about winning and taking pressure off him so he can perform better. 8 hours ago, dma0034 said: Bills have to draft 2 WRs next draft imo. They need someone to step into a #2 role right away and another WR that can step in for injuries and perhaps replace Diggs after next year. I still need to know what's going on with Diggs. Is he hurt? Is it scheme? Is he dogging it because he wants out? I'll tell you that he gets up to play Ramsey so we'll see. I keep thinking I'm on crazy pills because I saw a tweet that was quickly deleted from one of the Bills beat writers remarking how "amazing that Diggs catch was considering the condition of his shoulder". I think the team is covering up a Diggs injury that he's playing through because, like Tyreek Hill, he's still a very effective decoy if he's on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMaster Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 3 minutes ago, Heels20X6 said: No. Money needs to be spent on a quality #2 receiver. We're too far into this version of the team to be spending picks on "possible" WR2s. Unless Marvin Harrison Jr. falls into their laps, they need to find a way to find some money to bring in a true WR2 this offseason. It'll have the added benefit of showing Diggs that they are serious about winning and taking pressure off him so he can perform better. I keep thinking I'm on crazy pills because I saw a tweet that was quickly deleted from one of the Bills beat writers remarking how "amazing that Diggs catch was considering the condition of his shoulder". I think the team is covering up a Diggs injury that he's playing through because, like Tyreek Hill, he's still a very effective decoy if he's on the field. The team can't afford to pay a second receiver big money They will have to go the draft route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Bills Fan Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I think the Bills do both: draft a WR in first round and sign a free agent that can be #2 (challenge Diggs for #1 spot). They are set at TE, RB and OL. the rest of available $ and picks will go on defense rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 No! He's fine right where he is in a #3 role. If he plays out of it, fine, but the Bills should not go into next season banking on him being the #2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 It could end up that way, but it would not be ideal, we need to draft and sign 2 WRs this upcoming draft/FA , keep Shakir as a 3 / slot. The WR position needs a talent influx, we also need our OC to integrate WRs, TEs and RBs into a smoothly functioning pass game, without nullifying the run game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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