Goin Breakdown Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I trust McD and Co to take guys like this and allow them to excel. Poyer comes to mind. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 10 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: We dont know the money yet? you don’t know the exact but I know you know it isn’t a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Just now, DJB said: Wasting valuable cap space on high end safeties doesn’t seem like a prudent idea . I get that you are all excited but McDermott gets the most out of the secondary and we need help elsewhere besides DT, there is really no where else on the roster where we would be investing any kind of significant money And there are no DT's available who will cost a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 8 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: 8 ints and 5 Fumble recoveries in 28 starts is actually very impressive. Remember Poyer before coming here was considered depth n turned into an all pro. McD is a DB whisperer and he clearly has some potential to work with I was just thinking the same thing, poyer wasn't close to the player he is now until he got to Buffalo. I have all the faith in the world with this staff developing DBs. Would have preferred Julian blackmon Edited March 20 by BruceVilanch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 13 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: Looks like a nice player to me. Appears to have played SS, General DB and FS Has a knack for taking it to the house when he gets the ball. 4 Defensive TDs in the last 4 years + Championships with TB and KC Stats are pretty good. I like it. Maybe this will make McDermott hesitate to draft a first round safety. Fingers crossed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 13 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said: His 48% completion percentage (15-31) is outstanding. I think this signals the Bills will draft a safety. That's really what I was looking at. Rapp is a bruiser, we needed a center fielder. I agree that I think safety is on the docket to draft. The Bills had combine visits from DeJean, Bullock and Bullard, and any of those three sound like they could compete for a starting job and it's not crazy to think they would be available into round 3. I know the Bills don't have a pick there, but with all their 5th rounders, I think they could package one of those 4ths to move it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 4 minutes ago, 90sBills said: Everywhere he goes a ring follows. Amen, that's the positivity this threads needs! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Why do we always get the knock-offs... 2 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 He signed a one-year $3M contract with the Chiefs last year. Seems he started after Bryan Cook got hurt. KC let him walk so I think it's around a $2M+ contract, but hopefully less. He does seem like a ball hawk. Hope McDermott can get him playing well for the D. I think this makes a Safety in Day 1 or 2 less important. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Rapp and Edwards will be our starters this year with Lewis and a drafted safety as our backups. I highly doubt we’re adding another guy in FA. 3 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 4 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said: I was just thinking the same thing, poyer wasn't close to the player he is now until he got to Buffalo. I have all the faith in the world with this staff developing DBs. Would have preferred Julian blackmon I feel the exact same Even Hyde when coming was way more of a household name but not close to all pro or pro bowl level and mainly acted as a nickel cb, pretty much whoever they bring in at S I have total faith McD sees traits that he can expand on and make them elite 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 3 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: Rapp and Edwards will be our starters this year with Lewis and a drafted safety as our backups. I highly doubt we’re adding another guy in FA. Seems likely … the drafted safety will be given a chance to compete as well …Im sure they will identify a good prospect in Rounds 4-5 Would have preferred a better option over Edwards .. they had their chance to get a guy around $5m Edited March 20 by Aussie Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Another box checked for team, “wr at all costs.” 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 11 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said: Stats are pretty good. I like it. Maybe this will make McDermott hesitate to draft a first round safety. Fingers crossed. Looking at CB in the first now to replace Tre 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Doesn't really move the needle for me. I don't dislike the signing but not over the moon. He seems to check the box as a back up/spot starter. Maybe fills Rapp's role from last year. One thing I do like is he has playoff/Super Bowl experience. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 8 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: He signed a one-year $3M contract with the Chiefs last year. Seems he started after Bryan Cook got hurt. KC let him walk so I think it's around a $2M+ contract, but hopefully less. He does seem like a ball hawk. Hope McDermott can get him playing well for the D. I think this makes a Safety in Day 1 or 2 less important. I wouldn't hate it, but I think now the Bills are truly in position to take BPA and worry about backfilling the bandaids in the later rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I'm just going to go ahead and trust this staff with the defensive secondary. They have a pretty good track record. 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 McD is a defensive back whisperer. He could probably make one of us decent. If he thinks he can work with Mike, I believe him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 35 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Great. Now we have three backup safeties. When do we get a starter? As per usual, I will go with what @GunnerBillsays. Mainly because few of us know and analyze the game as well as he does. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 It's a big puzzel. I like the pieces we are collecting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 32 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Two Super Bowl rings. Too bad he won’t be winning any more…😉 2 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 10 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: Rapp and Edwards will be our starters this year with Lewis and a drafted safety as our backups. I highly doubt we’re adding another guy in FA. There’s only 59 players on the roster, including future/reserve contracts. We’re adding somebody… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBillsBeliever Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Whelp, instead of lying down and dying, like our D does in playoff games, this guy appears to make splash plays in those situations. The whole starter v.s. backup argument is moot... We had defensive starters who underperformed when the chips were down. This guy has proven he outperforms in those situations. For that reason alone I'm on board with this signing. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 3 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said: I wouldn't hate it, but I think now the Bills are truly in position to take BPA and worry about backfilling the bandaids in the later rounds. Didn't want to see Safety in the 1st. This makes it better for WR/DL. Can't see a first-round need in the other positions. Second round BPA is good for me for a lot of other positions. I hope it falls that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 14 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: Rapp and Edwards will be our starters this year with Lewis and a drafted safety as our backups. I highly doubt we’re adding another guy in FA. Lewis isn't even a safety and people mention him before Hamlin. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 nothing special... PFF Safety rankings out of 95 qualified Blackmon #38 Poyer #46 Hyde #53 Edwards #82 Rapp #85 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, papazoid said: nothing special... PFF Safety rankings out of 95 qualified Blackmon #38 Poyer #46 Hyde #53 Edwards #82 Rapp #85 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) Edwards has a similar profile to Hyde and Poyer before they joined. Hopefully he continues the tradition. It will be tough to replace what was likely Buffalo's best all time safety duo overnight, but I like Edwards as an #2 or #3 option. With less than 60 on the roster and a draft coming, I am assuming that there will be at least one more option added. Hopefully Blackmon or a high draft pick. Edited March 20 by dgrochester55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 29 minutes ago, Charles Romes said: 7 tackles and a PD in last year’s Super Bowl. Wait til he works with the DB whisperer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, papazoid said: nothing special... PFF Safety rankings out of 95 qualified Blackmon #38 Poyer #46 Hyde #53 Edwards #82 Rapp #85 So now we are listening to PFF again? The formula for when to follow their grading is probably as complex as the NFL explaining how Edmunds wasn't a 3rd round comp pick. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 38 minutes ago, Blank Stare said: Soooo…no Julian Blackmon then? Bummer. I would guess he wants too much money 1 minute ago, The Wiz said: So now we are listening to PFF again? The formula for when to follow their grading is probably as complex as the NFL explaining how Edmunds wasn't a 3rd round comp pick. PFF sucks. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyBillsFan Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Quote Mike Edwards a Bill That's not how you spell Julian Blackmon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Process Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Would have liked to sign Blackmon so that both S starting spots would be filled prior to the draft (Rapp is starting whether or not you like it). As of now we still need a starting FS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyo321 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Backup for sure. Not going to be a starter... That's almost a given. When sign our starter this place is going to explode like the 4th of July.. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 If there is a position I trust McDermott with, it is safety. If he thinks he can make it work with Rapp and Edwards, that works for me. But they may also draft a guy. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 minute ago, SoonerBillsFan said: I would guess he wants too much money Solid guy. Could start, may not. Every position has someone who could start and you could expect average production out of. Pre draft that is a good spot to be in. Bring in the best prospects possible and increase the roster. Better than create a hole, replace the hole wash repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, Toyo321 said: Backup for sure. Not going to be a starter... That's almost a given. When sign our starter this place is going to explode like the 4th of July.. hmmm what makes you say that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Cover One says Bills liked him at Senior Bowl. The Bills usually sign guys they've followed for a while. They generally know what they're getting. They must like him as a sleeper starter. 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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