damj Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Any word on practice squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky46 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 The Buffalo Bills filled the majority of their eight-man practice squad signing back six players they released just 24 hours ago. Those players are Eric Bassey, Brad Cieslak, Fred Jackson, Jason Jefferson, Ryan Neill and George Wilson. Bassey, Jackson and Neill are all rookie free agents while Cieslak, Jefferson and Wilson are all former undrafted free agents. The Bills thus far have split their practice squad players down the middle with three players for the offensive side of the ball and three for the defense. Wilson had the best preseason of the current members on this year's practice squad, but was playing at the team's most competitive position. Neill has shown good instincts and has long snapping ability. Jefferson is a player with some experience and he's familiar with the system after going through the spring and summer. If one defensive tackle goes down with a lengthy injury he will be needed on the active roster. Cieslak is a capable tight end that needed to be a bit more consistent in the preseason, but is a good reserve nonetheless. And Bassey is a physically gifted cornerback that just needs more seasoning. There are still two spots open on the Bills practice squad. Those positions will likely be filled by Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Any word on practice squad? 760650[/snapback] I am sort of pulling this information out of my, umm, memory, but I think there is a 24-hour period after the hundreds of players have been put on waivers. During that time, the lower teams (2006 draft order) can put in claims on players, then it all has to be sorted out. After a player clears waivers, he can be signed to a practice squad. So, perhaps 24 hours after yesterday's 6 PM (?) deadline, PS signings may start to happen. Or is it 48 hours? I'm not sure how the "waived" vs "released" business affects this process, but that's the nutshell version IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Well, regarding my response to damj (24 hour period, etc), ... never mind! What the hell do I know?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Those players are Eric Bassey, Brad Cieslak, Fred Jackson, Jason Jefferson, Ryan Neill and George Wilson. 760655[/snapback] Hooray for Wilson! Hopefully he makes the active roster some time. I thought I read somewhwere that one of the PS players has to be a QB. Does anyone know if this is true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloinAtlanta Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Pretty lame signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Pretty lame signings 760662[/snapback] yeah, because signing people to the Practice Squad is usually such a thrill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Pretty lame signings 760662[/snapback] I disagree. No flashy names or anything but they are all pretty decent players who need some time to develop. Now we need an Offensive Lineman to be added next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 yeah, because signing people to the Practice Squad is usually such a thrill... 760663[/snapback] Please don't feed the trolls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Great news that we were able to keep Wilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Please don't feed the trolls... 760667[/snapback] Good point. I need to resist those temptations.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonbbfan Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 No Gates? Did he get picked up by someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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