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A futures deal? That's odd. Usually don't see that until the season is over. Didn't know you could sign a guy for next season when the season is still going.

 

Either way, cool little signing. 2020 2nd Round Pick out of Penn State. Tiny guy, but blazing 4.36 speed.

 

With just Stefon Diggs, Khalil Shakir, Deonte Harty, and Justin Shorter under contract next season - he has a chance to make it as the 5th or 6th WR on the roster, depending on what we do in FA and the Draft.

 

4 minutes ago, JimBob2232 said:

dont hate it if he has anything left.  Deep speed threat.   can he play in playoffs?

 

As a "futures" signing, no.

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3 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

A futures deal? That's odd. Usually don't see that until the season is over. Didn't know you could sign a guy for next season when the season is still going.

 

Either way, cool little signing. 2020 2nd Round Pick out of Penn State. Tiny guy, but blazing 4.36 speed.

Players can sign futures deals as soon as their team's season is over.  Bills will sign their own guys after the Superbowl.

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28 minutes ago, JimBob2232 said:

dont hate it if he has anything left.  Deep speed threat.   can he play in playoffs?

A future contract for next year.  He’ll be about 25 yrs old come camp. drafted in 2020.

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This is potentially a really good addition. The Bills badly need somebody who can take the top off who can also be effective from the slot and Hamler can do both.

He was a clutch guy on the field in the Big 10, understands the game and plays without fear.

Really surprised two teams have given up on him so fast; hope he's not damaged goods.

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30 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

So no early WR in the draft? Rats! 

 

No, this has no barring on that. He's a camp body with high upside given his pedigree and speed. They won't be relying on him, but if he shows something and stays healthy, maybe he develops.

 

He's basically an exact copy of Andy Isabella this year for the 2024 season. Probably a guy who ends up on the Practice Squad, but has an outside chance of making the bottom of the roster.

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1 minute ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

No, this has no barring on that. He's a camp body with high upside given his pedigree and speed. They won't be relying on him, but if he shows something and stays healthy, maybe he develops.

 

He's basically an exact copy of Andy Isabella this year for the 2024 season. Probably a guy who ends up on the Practice Squad, but has an outside chance of making the bottom of the roster.

It was SARCASM! Geeeez 

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1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

I like that as a swing. Good move.


yup. Unlikely to be a contributor but sometimes when you pick up a lottery ticket it can put a few bucks in your pocket. I’m good with beane picking up a lotto ticket here instead of just a plain old nickel or dime that you know wont make a difference

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Just now, NoSaint said:


yup. Unlikely to be a contributor but sometimes when you pick up a lottery ticket it can put a few bucks in your pocket. I’m good with beane picking up a lotto ticket here instead of just a plain old nickel or dime that you know wont make a difference

 

Yea no guarantee it works. But I liked him coming out and he has some actual talent. Definitely worth the lottery ticket.

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2 hours ago, Drew21PA said:

See ya Gabe

Hamler and Gabe don’t play the same position. 
 

Hamler is the same as Harty. A PR and slot guy. 
 

I think Hamler is a touch faster and quicker than Harty. However, Hamler has been hurt a bit and doesn’t have great hands. 
 

For those older Bills fans, Hamler is like Roscoe Parrish with a brain. 
 

1 hour ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

No, this has no barring on that. He's a camp body with high upside given his pedigree and speed. They won't be relying on him, but if he shows something and stays healthy, maybe he develops.

 

He's basically an exact copy of Andy Isabella this year for the 2024 season. Probably a guy who ends up on the Practice Squad, but has an outside chance of making the bottom of the roster.

From what I’ve seen, Isabella is fast but not quick. Hamler is both. And maybe a touch faster than Isabella. 

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