Bills hosting Gabe Davis for visit

[eball]

56 minutes ago, Logic said:

Anyone who objects to a potential Gabe Davis signing likely remembers the failed attempts to have him become the Bills' WR2.

But when he was the Bills' WR4? It was awesome.

Dude averaged about 700 yards and 7 TDs a season here right up through 2023. Was good at making plays out of structure when things broke down.

Personally, I'd be all for adding him as a WR4/5. He's not a WR2/3, but the Bills wouldn't be depending on him for that.

Locker room wise, chemistry-with-Allen wise, run blocking, etc....he'd be a good addition. 

 

Everyone always talked about him being a great teammate.  I think the problem for most fans who have responded in this thread is that they envision Gabe as a poor #2 WR -- which he was -- and not the player you're suggesting he could be here.  He'd be one of the best WR4's in the league.

 

If he is willing to accept that role and the $$ is right...why not?

 

[billsbackto81]

Not against Davis coming back, but...

 

Are we really going to judge Moore's performance thus far from working with Trubisky and White?

 

 

[Captain Hindsight]

Just now, billsbackto81 said:

Not against Davis coming back, but...

 

Are we really going to judge Moore's performance thus far from working with Trubisky and White?

 

 

I’m judging Moore on 4 years of being mediocre 

[HOUSE]

Oh no , it's Gabe Davis, quick hide

 

[NeverOutNick]

3 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said:

I’m judging Moore on 4 years of being mediocre 

With horrible QBs…

[Logic]

4 minutes ago, eball said:

 

If he is willing to accept that role and the $$ is right...why not?

 

I have to think that he is.

Currently, he's staring in the face of not being on an NFL roster, so it's hard to envision him being too picky about his spot in the pecking order. You can bet that if the Bills sign him, it means he's bought into the "everybody eats" ethos.

As for the $$$ aspect, something that hasn't been discussed enough in this thread is that the Jags are already paying him this year, meaning the Bills can sign him for vet minimum and he'll only count $1.2 million against the cap.

[eball]

Just now, Logic said:

I have to think that he is.

Currently, he's staring in the face of not being on an NFL roster, so it's hard to envision him being too picky about his spot in the pecking order. You can bet that if the Bills sign him, it means he's bought into the "everybody eats" ethos.

As for the $$$ aspect, something that hasn't been discussed enough in this thread is that the Jags are already paying him this year, meaning the Bills can sign him for vet minimum and he'll only count $1.2 million against the cap.

 

I've also never heard Gabe utter a negative word about being in Buffalo.  And we know Josh loves him.  As a WR4 it makes a lot of sense.  Cut Moore and trade Samuel.  The WRs are Shakir, Palmer, Coleman, Davis, Shavers, and Shenault (for returns).  Not bad at all.

 

[dave mcbride]

17 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said:

I’m judging Moore on 4 years of being mediocre 

According to Joe B, Moore is likely safe:

 

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6560872/2025/08/19/buffalo-bills-bubble-watch-players-cut-roster-2025/

 

Firmly on the roster (40)

QB Josh Allen, RB James Cook, RB Ty Johnson, RB Ray Davis, FB Reggie Gilliam, WR Keon Coleman, WR Joshua Palmer, WR Khalil Shakir, TE Dalton Kincaid, TE Dawson Knox, TE Jackson Hawes, LT Dion Dawkins, LG David Edwards, C Connor McGovern, RG O’Cyrus Torrence, RT Spencer Brown, IOL Spencer Brown, OT Tylan Grable, C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, DE Greg Rousseau, DE Joey Bosa, DE A.J. Epenesa, DE Landon Jackson, DT Ed Oliver, DT DaQuan Jones, DT T.J. Sanders, DT Deone Walker, LB Terrel Bernard, LB Matt Milano, LB Dorian Williams, NCB Taron Johnson, NCB Cam Lewis, CB Christian Benford, CB Tre’Davious White, S Taylor Rapp, S Cole Bishop, S Damar Hamlin, S Jordan Hancock, K Tyler Bass, LS Reid Ferguson.

…

Looking like a good bet to make it (6)

QB Mitchell Trubisky, WR Elijah Moore, DE Javon Solomon, LB Joe Andreessen, CB Dane Jackson, CB Dorian Strong

Trubisky has been the better of the two backup options over the last two weeks and seems closer than not to securing the job again. Moore has had a really nice camp and gives the Bills a strong backup option at slot receiver should anything happen to Shakir, and Moore could even play Z-receiver and return kickoffs or punts. Solomon has had a strong camp and is a likely core special teams contributor every week in 2025. Andreessen’s game against the Bears didn’t go well, but he remains the top backup middle linebacker and a staple of their special teams units, even if they brought someone else in. Jackson had some difficult moments in the preseason game against the Bears, but the Bills trust him in their system and he plays a lot of special teams. Strong has had some nice moments during camp, and though inconsistent, there is enough potential there to not risk putting him on waivers.
…

Curtis Samuel

Samuel is the biggest name on this list, along with the most guaranteed salary of anyone, but it’s been yet another disappointing summer from a Bills perspective. Last year, he dealt with a toe injury for most of the practices and was an in-game afterthought for much of the season once healthy. This year, a hamstring injury suffered on July 25 has kept him from taking a single rep of team drills since. The Bills, who grew frustrated enough with linebacker Baylon Spector’s injury history to move on mid-camp, are likely feeling similar frustrations about Samuel. The receiver’s $6.9 million salary is fully guaranteed, but to move on, the Bills wouldn’t be taking on that much more to their 2025 cap. If they feel stronger about another receiver or two that have shown well during camp, they won’t let a guaranteed salary get in the way of keeping their best 53. Samuel needs a big week to secure his spot.

[JohnBonhamRocks]

Shakir

Palmer

Coleman

Samuel

Davis

Moore 

Shavers

 

Could be a lot worse.
 

Shakir/Palmer/Coleman looks to be a solid top 3.

 

Samuel/Davis/Moore looks to be a solid WR4-6.

 

Shavers likely to PS unless they cut Moore. 

 

Then a bunch of targets go to Kincaid, Knox, Cook, Davis, and Johnson. 
 

I agree with those saying Davis is a good WR4/5.
 

All depends on medicals. 

[TheBrownBear]

Hard to believe, but Davis is only 26 years old with potentially a lot of football left ahead of him. I wasn't sad to see him go, but given our current WR situation, I'd be happy to see him return as a 4th/5th receiver and fill-in for Coleman. I like Shavers too, but he's completely unproven at this point.

[dave mcbride]

Just now, JohnBonhamRocks said:

Shakir

Palmer

Coleman

Samuel

Davis

Moore 

Shavers

 

Could be a lot worse.
 

Shakir/Palmer/Coleman looks to be a solid top 3.

 

Samuel/Davis/Moore looks to be a solid WR4-6.

 

Shavers likely to PS unless they cut Moore. 

 

Then a bunch of targets go to Kincaid, Knox, Cook, Davis, and Johnson. 
 

I agree with those saying Davis is a good WR4/5.
 

All depends on medicals. 

See above. If Joe B is correct, Samuel is a more likely cut than Moore. We'll find out soon enough.

[Walking Tall]

1 hour ago, dorquemada said:

 

Who should the Bills be talking to rather than Davis?

I’ve brought up many reasons why the Bills shouldn’t be talking to Davis.

 

Now tell us why they should be.

1 hour ago, dorquemada said:

 

Who should the Bills be talking to rather than Davis?

I’ve brought up many reasons why the Bills shouldn’t be talking to Davis.

 

Now tell us why they should be.

[dorquemada]

Just now, Walking Tall said:

I’ve brought up many reasons why the Bills shouldn’t be talking to Davis.

 

Now tell us why they should be.

I’ve brought up many reasons why the Bills shouldn’t be talking to Davis.

 

Now tell us why they should be.

 

Because he's familiar with Allen and at least as good as the other options, which you oddly refuse to name?  I guess you can just call up 1986 Jerry Rice and have him come in?

[JohnBonhamRocks]

1 minute ago, dave mcbride said:

See above. If Joe B is correct, Samuel is a more likely cut than Moore. We'll find out soon enough.

That’s too bad if true. He came along nicely in the playoffs and has had success in a Brady offense. But… the most important ability remains availability.

[transplantbillsfan]

Why not? Moore is so unimpressive and Samuel is so oft injured I could see us cutting him despite the cap hit.

 

I'd be in favor of cutting those 2, bringing Davis in and then keeping both Shenault and Shavers for the special teams benefit plus the possibility of Shenault as the gimmick guy.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Gabe as the #4 would be chef's kiss

[DapperCam]

It would appear that Samuel and Moore are on shaky ground.

 

I would be fine with Gabe Davis as long as his role is way smaller than last time. He should primarily be a blocker and have a couple receptions per game. Dorsey’s option route offense was a disaster with Davis. Maybe things are easier with Brady.

[Gunsgoodtime]

2 hours ago, dorquemada said:

 

No.  Next draft will be all safety and DL.  We'll pick up some scrap heap WRs in FA that everyone will lose their minds over in the offseason only to see in preseason games why they were on the scrap heap

Every single year it seems, this year is no different.  It's a shame all those wr draft picks have not worked out right?  Should be GM malpractice at the wr position I feel bad for Josh

35 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Everyone always talked about him being a great teammate.  I think the problem for most fans who have responded in this thread is that they envision Gabe as a poor #2 WR -- which he was -- and not the player you're suggesting he could be here.  He'd be one of the best WR4's in the league.

 

If he is willing to accept that role and the $$ is right...why not?

 

A poor #2 is an immediate upgrade to this wr core

Edited Tuesday at 04:06 PM by Gunsgoodtime

[Walking Tall]

14 minutes ago, dorquemada said:

 

Because he's familiar with Allen and at least as good as the other options, which you oddly refuse to name?  I guess you can just call up 1986 Jerry Rice and have him come in?

I did name the options. They are on this roster.  So maybe go back and read again.
 

I’d rather have every single option I listed than I would Gabe Davis.

 

Your response is pathetic.

Edited Tuesday at 04:08 PM by Walking Tall

[dorquemada]

1 minute ago, Walking Tall said:

I did name the options. They are on this roster.  So maybe go back and read again.
 

I’d rather have every single option I listed than I would Gabe Davis.

 

Your response is pathetic.

 

Pathetic?   You listed our entire WR roster.  You realize nobody is talking about Davis as the #1?  Perhaps your lack of reading comprehension prevents this.