Aussie Joe Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 6 minutes ago, Billl said: That’s exactly what he is. He wasn’t particularly good when he had to start, but he wasn’t a liability and that’s all you can ask from a backup. I would be pretty surprised if both he and Rapp were first string next year. They’re both the type of player who you can get by with if the rest of the defensive backfield is solid, but neither are really plus players. Good signing assuming he’s in the $2 million range for sure. Reminds me of what people said when Poyer signed here … Interesting…The Chiefs paid him $3m last year … did they overpay him? I don’t think they were complaining when the SB came around… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 hours ago, H2o said: He's been consistently meh the last two years. I don't expect much more than a depth signing. He’s your classic pretty good player that pff inexplicably hates 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, gonzo1105 said: Was Hamlin not inactive for most of the season while Lewis was? Did the Bills not just give Lewis a new 2 year deal. I'd say hes more in their future plans than Hamlin. Lewis is a nickel corner and a special teams player. They gave him a 2 year deal to continue his role as Taron Johnson's backup. Hamlin is a safety. And not sure if you heard but he died on the field less than a year prior to most of the 2023 season, which is why he was inactive for most of the season. I expect him to be back to his old self in 2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverOutNick Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 3 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: Lewis is a nickel corner and a special teams player. They gave him a 2 year deal to continue his role as Taron Johnson's backup. Hamlin is a safety. And not sure if you heard but he died on the field less than a year prior to most of the 2023 season, which is why he was inactive for most of the season. I expect him to be back to his old self in 2024. His old self wasn’t good. He’s a worse version of Rapp imo and I’m not a big Rapp fan. More of a country guy 😆 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 10 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said: He’s your classic pretty good player that pff inexplicably hates 😂 Well dang it. If PFF hates him then we just may have found something 😂 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Completely fine with whatever this staff does at Safety. ….as long as it’s not in the first round. Seems to me that we have two guys who start if needed, but can also be the third Safety for the other and another FA signing or draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, papazoid said: in the most recent super bowl he played 73 of 75 defensive snaps Yea I'm not getting the hate over this at all. The FS for a top 3 D in the league. That's won 2 SBs. That will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watching since 1964 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) I heard he makes Kelce look like OJ Howard in practice… 🤫 Edited March 20 by Watching since 1964 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Charles Romes said: 7 tackles and a PD in last year’s Super Bowl. Wait til he works with the DB whisperer. He needs to do more whisper Rapp, Hamlin and Edward’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 19 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: Lewis is a nickel corner and a special teams player. They gave him a 2 year deal to continue his role as Taron Johnson's backup. Hamlin is a safety. And not sure if you heard but he died on the field less than a year prior to most of the 2023 season, which is why he was inactive for most of the season. I expect him to be back to his old self in 2024. smh okay boss whatever you say. He was more than healthy enough to play last year he was cleared by multiple specialists to continue playing. Lewis is going into safety before Hamlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 So we went from Poyer and Hyde to Edwards ? What the f&*k is going on here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Just now, JakeFrommStateFarm said: So we went from Poyer and Hyde to Edwards ? What the f&*k is going on here ? They got old 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: They got old 😂 People don’t understand that players get old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 6 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: 😂 People don’t understand that players get old. BS. Edmunds is still 15 yrs old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 minutes ago, The Wiz said: BS. Edmunds is still 15 yrs old. Taron is only 27. It seems like Taron has been playing nickel corner for a decade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 A bit short for a safety, but not alarmingly so. Otherwise, his measurables are decent (athleticism and body mass). I'd be more comfortable with Edwards starting than Hamlin. Still room for an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2 hours ago, ShakAttack said: This thread proves that most of us can be talked into liking just about any signing. Pretty much everyone would have preferred Blackmon before this signing, and some still do, but it is only a matter of time until we are enamored by his 2 SB rings, impressive stat line despite only 28 career starts and the fact that he “would have” been a starter had he been on a different team, he’s cheaper for the Bills (oh and he hasn’t torn an ACL / Achilles yet either) ….. and therefore he’s a better signing than Blackmon. Just wait. Has anyone said that? Most outright state "I would have preferred Blackmon..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billl Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 42 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: Reminds me of what people said when Poyer signed here … Interesting…The Chiefs paid him $3m last year … did they overpay him? I don’t think they were complaining when the SB came around… We definitely weren’t complaining. $3 million was a good deal. Given the state of the FA Safety market right now, I’m guessing Buffalo got him for that or less which is a solid deal. If you’re expecting a high end backup or lower end but serviceable starter, you’re going to be happy. If you’re expecting him to be peak Jordan Poyer they you’re going to be disappointed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 16 minutes ago, The Wiz said: BS. Edmunds is still 15 yrs old. Edmunds is getting younger. 11 minutes ago, The Red King said: Has anyone said that? Most outright state "I would have preferred Blackmon..." They’re similar as both can be versatile. Former CBs, McDermott likes former CBs at safety. Blackmon has more of that dog in him IMO. Leader type. That’s what I wanted here. Edited March 20 by Buffalo_Stampede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Please, no more "McDermott is a defensive back whisperer"!! 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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