Bills sign 2 OL and 1 WR

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2 hours ago, Steptide said:

I know sherfield was here before. Was he a practice squad guy? I can't remember honestly 

He made a fantastic TD catch against Miami?....for a win?

[juno999]

2 hours ago, GASabresIUFan said:

Cushenberry is an interested signing.  He has played 80 games in the NFL and started everyone of them at center.  Why would a career starter sign as a backup in Buffalo?  Do the Bills think he can win the starting Guard spot?  
 

Corbett started 11 games at guard last season and has started 78 games in 94 career games.  
 

Maybe Anderson isn’t getting their attention starting gig

I had similar thoughts. Two OL guys with multiple starts. I’m thinking LG is an open competition or these guys wouldn’t have signed here. 

[SoonerBillsFan]

2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said:

Bills add Lloyd Cushenberry, Austin Corbett and Trent Sherfield

Oh wonderful Sherfield, that worked out so damn well last time

[BillsFanForever19]

2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said:

Bills add Lloyd Cushenberry, Austin Corbett and Trent Sherfield

 

Cushenberry is interesting. He's started every game he's played (80 for 80). He won't be starting here, that's for sure.

 

Pretty clear they don't have any faith in SVPG. Like at all. Paid a lot to McGovern, they looked at Anderson before him when they needed to call on a backup for McGovern, and now they've signed another veteran Starting Center. 

[Alphadawg7]

2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said:

He’s caught 11 balls for 104 yards in the 2 years since he’s been gone. He caught 11 balls for 86 yards in his season here. So to recap in the last 3 NFL seasons he has caught 22 passes for 190 yards and 2 TDs. Guys have games that are better than this!!

 

Lets remember thats as a bench depth WR who didn't play much, of course his production reflects that. 

 

Sherfield as a WR3 for Miami (his last stop with meaninful targets and snaps) he did ok.  He isn't coming in to play meaningufl minutes...he is a depth guy at best right now and most likely just a camp body.  

 

If we draft a WR in first 5 rounds (and we probably will), Sherfield has a hard path to the 53.  I still think Cooks has a chance to be brought back after the draft too.  But if Sherfield sticks, he is fine for a WR 5/6

 

 

[RobbRiddick]

Finally some good news

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2 hours ago, Mike in Horseheads said:

Camp Fodder

Sherfield, yes??? But the two linemen that they've signed??? No...

 

Both Corbett and Cushenberry are coming off an ACL, both Corbett and Cushenberry have received huge contracts in their prime... I bet you $100 of the Imperial Realm that Alec Anderson will not be our starter at LG..

[Virgil]

47 minutes ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said:

We sign too many guys who show “flashes” … I’d prefer steady reliable performers myself. 

As a special teamer who can go deep in moments and provide depth, I’m good with it.  You need guys like that 

[Charles Romes]

Sherfield dropped 2 passes that could have won the game in the home playoff loss to the chiefs in ‘23. But he was so bad, no one expected him to catch the passes or thought of them as being drops. It just seemed like bad play calling to try and throw to him. 

[SoonerBillsFan]

7 minutes ago, Virgil said:

As a special teamer who can go deep in moments and provide depth, I’m good with it.  You need guys like that 

No we dont,especially ones that have failed here and were let go before.  I would have rather signed Cooks back.

[dgrochester55]

I remember Sherfield doing virtually nothing all year and then pretty much equaling his production for the entire season during the last game against Miami in 2023.  I don't see him doing much the second time around, but it doesn't hurt to have him as a low cost floor signing for one of the last WR spots if others don't work out or get injured. 

 

Love the lineman signings, both add good competition and depth. 

[SoonerBillsFan]

1 minute ago, Charles Romes said:

Sherfield dropped 2 passes that could have won the game in the home playoff loss to the chiefs in ‘23. But he was so bad, no one expected him to catch the passes or thought of them as being drops. It just seemed like bad play calling to try and throw to him. 

The guy sucks,  why we signed him is ... I dont even know what to say.

[MrEpsYtown]

I really like the Corbett signing. If healthy, I think he has a great chance to start at left guard. 
 

Cushenberry is an interesting signing, especially because there isn’t really a path to playing time here. He’s really a center only player like SVPG. So I’m not sure why Cushenberry signed with the Bills, but he’s an awesome sign as depth. Perhaps he shows he’s healthy in camp and builds some value and could be a trade candidate if another team has a major injury.

 

In terms of trading SVPG the one team that stands out to me is the Browns. They signed Elgton Jenkins, Zion Johnson and they have Teven Jenkins. But Todd Monken was SVPG’s coach at Georgia and the dude loves him. I guess it depends on where they want to play Elgton Jenkins. Is there a market there? I’m not sure because there are some really interesting centers in the draft. 
 

Sherfield is fine as a depth signing. He’s also a guy you can clearly carry on the practice squad if needed. There is no risk here.

 

I will say this, I’m all for young guys getting a shot and yeah maybe you bring in some rookies as depth linemen. But OL is the place where you want to have veterans in there. The most important thing you have to do is protect your franchise quarterback and veteran depth is the way to go. Cheap veteran depth is a million times better than late round or UDFA depth. It’s a no brainer. 

[Virgil]

11 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

No we dont,especially ones that have failed here and were let go before.  I would have rather signed Cooks back.

We still can….

[BananaB]

I’d rather a ***** udfa in the CFL then Trent Sherfield.

[iccrewman112]

3 hours ago, Steptide said:

I know sherfield was here before. Was he a practice squad guy? I can't remember honestly 

he had one play of impact all year and it was a great catch falling out of the back of the end zone on a deflect that went really high in the air.

[MrEpsYtown]

3 hours ago, oldmanfan said:

Just depth.  I have no idea why so many are making LG such a big deal.  Anderson is more than ready to take that job over.

I like Anderson, but handing him the LG job and assuming he’s starter quality when trying to compete for a Super Bowl is malpractice. Corbett and Cushenberry are guys with pedigree and a ton of experience, their issues have been health. I hope and pray Anderson can give you 75% of what Corbett can when healthy, so this kind of competition makes sense. If Corbett is healthy, I don’t think Anderson has a chance to win that job. 

[Kirby Jackson]

43 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

Lets remember thats as a bench depth WR who didn't play much, of course his production reflects that. 

 

Sherfield as a WR3 for Miami (his last stop with meaninful targets and snaps) he did ok.  He isn't coming in to play meaningufl minutes...he is a depth guy at best right now and most likely just a camp body.  

 

If we draft a WR in first 5 rounds (and we probably will), Sherfield has a hard path to the 53.  I still think Cooks has a chance to be brought back after the draft too.  But if Sherfield sticks, he is fine for a WR 5/6

 

 

I agree he’s nothing more than a camp body. I disagree that he’s fine as the 5th or 6th WR. I see absolutely no reason to bring him to camp as a camp body. He’s a very good ST player but he’s not taking that spot from Franklin. His only path to the roster is a Franklin injury in the offseason, with the Bills deciding that they must have a ST guy to cover kicks AND Sherfield being the best guy for that job. I’m not going to get hung up on him because he’s going to be cut (maybe a PS vet). He’s irrelevant and a scrub. If he is on the roster, Beane failed at the WR position (yet again). There are, at minimum, 30 guys currently available between the draft and FA that would be better options. He won’t be one of 53 and I don’t see much reason to have him as 1 of 90.

[2003Contenders]

Sherfield wasn't signed for his receiving abilities. He is a quality special teams player -- and an exceptional (and willing) blocker in the run game.

[NoSaint]

1 hour ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

Lets remember thats as a bench depth WR who didn't play much, of course his production reflects that. 

 

Sherfield as a WR3 for Miami (his last stop with meaninful targets and snaps) he did ok.  He isn't coming in to play meaningufl minutes...he is a depth guy at best right now and most likely just a camp body.  

 

If we draft a WR in first 5 rounds (and we probably will), Sherfield has a hard path to the 53.  I still think Cooks has a chance to be brought back after the draft too.  But if Sherfield sticks, he is fine for a WR 5/6

 

 

meh. 
 

you need guys to run routes in August 

 

and if it got dire enough you could call him 

 

but I’d be frustrated if he’s on the 53 week 1

24 minutes ago, 2003Contenders said:

Sherfield wasn't signed for his receiving abilities. He is a quality special teams player -- and an exceptional (and willing) blocker in the run game.

until we fix wr I’d like to focus on wr receiving abilities there.