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Not really a fan of this. Lewis and Rapp are not guys you sign on day zero of FA. If they sign elsewhere so be it, we can find cheaper options on day 3 of the draft or in late stage FA. McDermott is a little too obsessed with continuity at depth positions IMO.

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Just now, HappyDays said:

Not really a fan of this. Lewis and Rapp are not guys you sign on day zero of FA. If they sign elsewhere so be it, we can find cheaper options on day 3 of the draft or in late stage FA. McDermott is a little too obsessed with continuity at depth positions IMO.

The guy just isn't good. Past time to purge most depth and get better talent in here an try to coach them up

Just now, Low Positive said:

I know people are going to complain, but that is a good move at that price. You need backups too.

We have 3 5th round picks and 3 6th round picks. There you can grab DB depth

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Just now, HappyDays said:

Not really a fan of this. Lewis and Rapp are not guys you sign on day zero of FA. If they sign elsewhere so be it, we can find cheaper options on day 3 of the draft or in late stage FA. McDermott is a little too obsessed with continuity at depth positions IMO.

 

Cam Lewis provides much more value than a day 3 draft pick or late stage FA.

 

He is potentially our starting safety but also backs up all secondary spots.  2 million a year is worth that IMO.

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4 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:

Joe Marino will be happy … has been riding this guy hard for weeks 

 

I like Joe Marino a lot, but I hate his roster construction views.  Unfortunately he's pretty accurate in how we seem to approach roster building.  It's good if you want a strong team that makes the playoffs and is a contender each year.  Aside from the Von move that blew up in our face, it's too reliant on good-not great players and depth vs trusting draft picks & UDFA's to have more high end guys. 

 

It's VERY clear we need more high end guys.

 

 

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3 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Not really a fan of this. Lewis and Rapp are not guys you sign on day zero of FA. If they sign elsewhere so be it, we can find cheaper options on day 3 of the draft or in late stage FA. McDermott is a little too obsessed with continuity at depth positions IMO.

 

2 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

The guy just isn't good. Past time to purge most depth and get better talent in here an try to coach them up

We have 3 5th round picks and 3 6th round picks. There you can grab DB depth

 

Numbers look like it would be very easy to cut him and move on. But you need bodies for camp, and some vet competition for rookies to get a good read on exactly where they stand.

 

Just because we brought him back doesnt mean he stays, or that we are done addressing the position.

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Just now, DrDawkinstein said:

 

 

Numbers look like it would be very easy to cut him and move on. But you need bodies for camp, and some vet competition for rookies to get a good read on exactly where they stand.

 

Just because we brought him back doesnt mean he stays, or that we are done addressing the position.

True doc

 

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5 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Not really a fan of this. Lewis and Rapp are not guys you sign on day zero of FA. If they sign elsewhere so be it, we can find cheaper options on day 3 of the draft or in late stage FA. McDermott is a little too obsessed with continuity at depth positions IMO.


I disagree about Rapp. Rapp is going to be a starter and will fit into this defense well.

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1 minute ago, Process said:

This is fine. We need DB depth. Unlike Neal he can actually play, and costs less. 

 

We now have a starting safety and a backup. Still needs another one of each.

Really? Neal played better than him.

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3 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

So, we can sign any FA out there and we're spending the early hours of FA on extensions and bringing back our own guys. 

 

Tells me we are NOT looking to be aggressive in the least. To the draft ..

You're falling into Beane's trap.

 

He gets all the Bills fans to get all whiny and pissy and they fall asleep and then all of a sudden.....BOOM!!!

YOU DOUBT ME AGAIN?!

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1 minute ago, DrDawkinstein said:

Numbers look like it would be very easy to cut him and move on. But you need bodies for camp, and some vet competition for rookies to get a good read on exactly where they stand.

 

Just because we brought him back doesnt mean he stays, or that we are done addressing the position.

 

I know we have to pay for some depth, I just don't know why we are rushing to get these sorts of players re-signed. Give it until next week and then sign the best available depth DB for the vet minimum. Better yet wait until after the draft and see what's left. I keep seeing people say "no way the Bills can use 11 draft picks, there isn't room on the roster" but that's only true because of the likes of Lewis and Rapp. I would rather get as cheap as possible at those depth spots and spend our cap space on a real difference maker. JMO

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Cam Lewis is probably my least favorite Bill of all the guys on the team who don't see play. 

 

I know we shouldn't judge a player by a single paly but the 4th down against Jefferson where he doesn't bat the ball is a cuttable offense.  

 

I don't feel good with him taking snaps. I don't understand what McDermott sees. 

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1 minute ago, HappyDays said:

 

I know we have to pay for some depth, I just don't know why we are rushing to get these sorts of players re-signed. Give it until next week and then sign the best available depth DB for the vet minimum. Better yet wait until after the draft and see what's left. I keep seeing people say "no way the Bills can use 11 draft picks, there isn't room on the roster" but that's only true because of the likes of Lewis and Rapp. I would rather get as cheap as possible at those depth spots and spend our cap space on a real difference maker. JMO

This is true. $2M here $3M there adds up. 

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1 minute ago, Bruffalo said:

Cam Lewis is probably my least favorite Bill of all the guys on the team who don't see play. 

 

I know we shouldn't judge a player by a single paly but the 4th down against Jefferson where he doesn't bat the ball is a cuttable offense.  

 

I don't feel good with him taking snaps. I don't understand what McDermott sees. 

Poyer, Hyde, and White all also should’ve batted the ball down.

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Just now, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Poyer, Hyde, and White all also should’ve batted the ball down.

All of them had spectacular plays when they're on the field though.

 

Cam Lewis has really only had lowlights.  I get that's harsh, given his position as a backup, but I'd much rather try someone new at this point than give him another shot.

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12 minutes ago, Low Positive said:

I know people are going to complain, but that is a good move at that price. You need backups too.

You don’t waste money on backups while trying to find starters in the same position. 

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3 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

All of them had spectacular plays when they're on the field though.

 

Cam Lewis has really only had lowlights.  I get that's harsh, given his position as a backup, but I'd much rather try someone new at this point than give him another shot.

You only know the 1 play. 

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He knows the system and has a role. I don’t remember him being on the positive end of too many plays though. Bills fan should get ready for a procession of dumpster dive signings like this and Morris. If Beane signs a skill position low end driftwood player, that’s a problem. We need a few impact guys.

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1 minute ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

2 plays.

Yes. It's enough for me to write him off as a backup that I would want on the Bills. Just my opinion though, obviously the Bills disagree. 

 

I'm not mad they resigned him, it hopefully will matter little as he won't see play. I would have gone in a different direction, I'll take potential over known bad play at the bottom of the roster all day. 

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3 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

Yes. It's enough for me to write him off as a backup that I would want on the Bills. Just my opinion though, obviously the Bills disagree. 

 

I'm not mad they resigned him, it hopefully will matter little as he won't see play. I would have gone in a different direction, I'll take potential over known bad play at the bottom of the roster all day. 

He played well last year though. Well enough that some thought he would actually be the Hyde replacement. Sal C made that prediction. I won’t go that far, but he’s definitely a good depth piece on the rise.

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32 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Not really a fan of this. Lewis and Rapp are not guys you sign on day zero of FA. If they sign elsewhere so be it, we can find cheaper options on day 3 of the draft or in late stage FA. McDermott is a little too obsessed with continuity at depth positions IMO.

What is with this team's love affair with Cam Lewis. Keep keeping mediocrity. 

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25 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

I know we have to pay for some depth, I just don't know why we are rushing to get these sorts of players re-signed. Give it until next week and then sign the best available depth DB for the vet minimum. Better yet wait until after the draft and see what's left. I keep seeing people say "no way the Bills can use 11 draft picks, there isn't room on the roster" but that's only true because of the likes of Lewis and Rapp. I would rather get as cheap as possible at those depth spots and spend our cap space on a real difference maker. JMO


I have no idea why you keep referring to Rapp as depth. 

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