Pete Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Right now we have Cook and Ty, both of I am fans of. But Buffalo needs a short yardage back that can pass block. If Cook gets injured, is Ty our #1 through the playoffs? Running back FA contracts have been surprisingly large. So who do you want as RB 2? I want to see a major upgrade for Latavious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I want a short yardage thumper who is more than just a two carry a game guy if necessary. Low draft pick or cheap FA is fine. In a perfect world, I’d like AJ Dillon, but not sure what that cost would be. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceSlayne Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Id like to see someone added in the draft preferably Braelon Allen. But I also like Mar'Shawn Lloyd and Ray Davis. If one of them could be had round 4 or later I'm fine with it 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 We have a ton of 5th and 6th round picks. 6 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: I want a short yardage thumper who is more than just a two carry a game guy if necessary. Low draft pick or cheap FA is fine. In a perfect world, I’d like AJ Dillon, but not sure what that cost would be. Dillion re-signed with the Packers yesterday, I believe. Right now we have 3 RBs rostered. Cook, Johnson and Evans. I would add 2 more. One, a vet that can do the things Cook struggles with (pass blocking, ball security and sure hands out of the backfield with some short yardage push) and one in the late rounds of the draft. As good as Cook was last year, the fumbles and lack of pass blocking will have him off the field a bit if he doesn't improve. Plus, Id like to limit his touches a tad so he's not approaching 275-300 touches as the playoffs roll around. Wait a bit and see how the FA RB market pans out. See what's left and sign the best one remaining to a minimum deal. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Pete said: Right now we have Cook and Ty, both of I am fans of. But Buffalo needs a short yardage back that can pass block. If Cook gets injured, is Ty our #1 through the playoffs? Running back FA contracts have been surprisingly large. So who do you want as RB 2? I want to see a major upgrade for Latavious Gotta bring a powerback solid number 2 for a number of reasons along with potential injuries and depth needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 20 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said: We have a ton of 5th and 6th round picks. Anything more than this is an over investment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 13 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Dillion re-signed with the Packers yesterday, I believe. Right now we have 3 RBs rostered. Cook, Johnson and Evans. I would add 2 more. One, a vet that can do the things Cook struggles with (pass blocking, ball security and sure hands out of the backfield with some short yardage push) and one in the late rounds of the draft. As good as Cook was last year, the fumbles and lack of pass blocking will have him off the field a bit if he doesn't improve. Plus, Id like to limit his touches a tad so he's not approaching 275-300 touches as the playoffs roll around. Wait a bit and see how the FA RB market pans out. See what's left and sign the best one remaining to a minimum deal. Agree 100%. Cook wore down last season. We absolutely need a complimentary RB who can take a good bit of the load off of him. 1 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 There's no need to rush right now. There's still a lot of veterans out there that could fill the RB2 role. Ezekiel Elliott, Kareem Hunt, Alexander Mattison, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, D'Onta Foreman, Cam Akers - one of these guys will be left without a chair when the music stops and will have to accept what they can get. Just be patient and get the best guy and deal you can get. Braelon Allen and Audric Estime are two big bodied, powerful runners that we visited with at the Combine. I'm really high on Allen. If they can land one of them on Day 3, I'd pull the trigger. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 26 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Anything more than this is an over investment. So if Cook is injured, then you are ok with Ty and a 6th round RB being our backfield for the playoffs? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 minute ago, Pete said: So if Cook is injured, then you are ok with Ty and a 6th round RB being our backfield for the playoffs? Most teams would be in a similar situation if their main back got injured. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) Isaiah Davis from South Dakota State is an intriguing guy to me. He has good size at 6'0 218 and runs big, his forty time is average at 4.57 but think a good change of pace to Cook and who knows if puts time in could eventually start in this league. Edited March 15 by The Jokeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 7 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: Isaiah Davis from South Dakota State is an intriguing guy to me. He has good size at 6'0 218 and runs big, his forty time is average at 4.57 but think a good change of pace to Cook and who knows if puts time in could eventually start in this league. I've kind of been liking Isaac Guarando from Louisville. Size (6' 221lbs), speed (4.33 40) and some athletic prowess (9.98 RAS). Unfortunately, he destroyed it at the Combine and I'm seeing him some places projected in round 4, which is a bit higher than I'd want to take a RB this year 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Donte Forman is still out there! They can definitely address this in Wave 2 of FA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 If they dont trade them use one the 5th rounders on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 CEH and Brady have history foreman could also play in a stretch if cook rolls an ankle I suspect one of these two plus a day 3 pick while will fight with Ty for active roster vs practice squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Jaylen Wright if he makes it to the 4th, or Isaac Guerendo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I would wait till after the draft to sign any FA RB. Draft one and sign some undrafted ones. If none pan out the way we want can sign another one post cutdown day. Grab a vet Safety and DT before worrying about the RB position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Elliott is intriguing. Other FAs available. Otherwise, day 3 pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 2 hours ago, Pete said: So if Cook is injured, then you are ok with Ty and a 6th round RB being our backfield for the playoffs? Yes. There hasn't been a RB that has moved the needle in the playoffs in what a decade or more. If Cook gets hurt they will just need yo adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 24 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: Elliott is intriguing. Other FAs available. Otherwise, day 3 pick. Zeke was on our radar last year, not sure why he wouldn't be this year. Also other mentioned CEH has ties to Brady and don't think he a horrible depth RB who brings a little size to the room too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 2 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said: There's no need to rush right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 4 hours ago, Pete said: Right now we have Cook and Ty, both of I am fans of. But Buffalo needs a short yardage back that can pass block. If Cook gets injured, is Ty our #1 through the playoffs? Running back FA contracts have been surprisingly large. So who do you want as RB 2? I want to see a major upgrade for Latavious It wouldn't bother me if they brought back Murray on a vet minimum deal, they could do a lot worse and he is a load and did some nice things last season if there is someone they feel is better go for it but given what they have done to this point i don't see a lot of money left for a 3rd or 4th RB . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 17 minutes ago, billieve420 said: I would wait till after the draft to sign any FA RB. Draft one and sign some undrafted ones. If none pan out the way we want can sign another one post cutdown day. Grab a vet Safety and DT before worrying about the RB position. yea but you want a guy that’s got some experience if cook gets hurt. ty Johnson or a day 3 guy would be a real tough pill in a playoff run… not that the free agents are great but at least some cushion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 A guy like Foreman would be a good fit. He's a) a bigger, more rugged type of runner; b) experienced, and has had some success in the league; c) only 27, so still in his prime for another season or 2; d) available; and e) likely not too expensive. He played for the Bears on a 1-year $2M contract and I could see the Bills signing him to a similar deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 6 hours ago, BarleyNY said: Agree 100%. Cook wore down last season. We absolutely need a complimentary RB who can take a good bit of the load off of him. He didn’t wear down; they stopped giving him the ball. He only had over 20 carries in one game all season (25 for 179 yards). It’s amazing what running backs can do when they get a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonkillebrew Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Cook proved he can be the lead back. No need for a vet other than Ty. Get young and fast through the draft 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 6 hours ago, TheyCallMeAndy said: Donte Forman is still out there! They can definitely address this in Wave 2 of FA 2 hours ago, msw2112 said: A guy like Foreman would be a good fit. He's a) a bigger, more rugged type of runner; b) experienced, and has had some success in the league; c) only 27, so still in his prime for another season or 2; d) available; and e) likely not too expensive. He played for the Bears on a 1-year $2M contract and I could see the Bills signing him to a similar deal. Totally agree. I also think Foreman is worth looking at to fill the big-back spot. Use a 6th on another back with the skill set of a Cook. Let the rookie and Ty battle for RB#3 and the loser goes to PS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 7 hours ago, Pete said: So if Cook is injured, then you are ok with Ty and a 6th round RB being our backfield for the playoffs? You have to concede somewhere eventually. And that’s a place I’d be willing to gamble on. As opposed to WR depth. Or OL/DL depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 50 minutes ago, Gugny said: He didn’t wear down; they stopped giving him the ball. He only had over 20 carries in one game all season (25 for 179 yards). It’s amazing what running backs can do when they get a chance. He definitely wore down. He had FAR more carries last season than in any season he ever participated in, and his ypc and yards after contact dropped significantly at the tail end of the season. He’s not a Derrick Henry type back, and he’s going to need relief or he will be injured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 If they dont trade them use one of those day 3 picks. After the draft sign a vet for peanuts and a few UFAs. Rbs that can run the ball grow on trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: He definitely wore down. He had FAR more carries last season than in any season he ever participated in, and his ypc and yards after contact dropped significantly at the tail end of the season. He’s not a Derrick Henry type back, and he’s going to need relief or he will be injured. I respectfully disagree. The kid averages about 12 carries/game. And I’m certainly not saying he’s a 30-40 attempts/game back. I am saying I’m fine with the RBs we have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Sign a guy or draft a guy. Running backs are not hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Draft a guy in Rd 6 or sign the cheapest FA available sometime before September. Just no the oldest RB in the league this time. 8 hours ago, Pete said: So if Cook is injured, then you are ok with Ty and a 6th round RB being our backfield for the playoffs? 1000000%%% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 The plan is a veteran on a minimum deal. Then maybe a Day 3 draft pick, and a UDFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Not sure if they'll go vet minimum on the experienced player, but definitely on the lower end of the salary scale. Then, I agree, a Day 3 and a UDFA and see what they have in camp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 They can easily take a late round back who can fill that role, or a late FA acquisition on a 1 year deal. Zero worries about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 3 hours ago, Gugny said: He didn’t wear down; they stopped giving him the ball. He only had over 20 carries in one game all season (25 for 179 yards). It’s amazing what running backs can do when they get a chance. Disagree. It was by far his biggest workload for a season, including college. His touches increased when Brady took over. He looked spent by the playoffs. He wasn’t running the same and he wasn’t catching the ball the same. You can’t give him the kind of workload Brady did for a whole season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 (edited) 8 hours ago, Ethan in Cleveland said: Yes. There hasn't been a RB that has moved the needle in the playoffs in what a decade or more. If Cook gets hurt they will just need yo adjust. Not every great play shows up in stats. When RB steps up and stones a blitzer, Josh would have time for big throw. Cook just might get Josh killed out there. Pass protecting RB is a need. PS McCaffery is pretty awesome Edited March 15 by Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evansfan322 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Isaac Guerendo out of Louisville. Dude ran a 4.33. Take him with one of our 4ths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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