GunnerBill

They said the same about his dad. Frank isn't gonna win with size or speed. He is going to win with the fact he knows how to play, doesn't miss gaps and gets the maximum out of every run. He is a better bet than Ty Johnson IMO. But Ty plays teams and that matters for a 3rd back.

I don't think he has a single NFL start. He has some spot duty and some 6th lineman stuff.

Solomon played the run pretty well.

You know the upside? He can play ball.

When?

Yea his only shot is a lesser league to get some experience and see some stuff. I said USFL... but CFL similar.

He can provide that from the practice squad.

I don't buy that Morrow is baked in too.

Agreed. His best plays in college were often as a big slot. He isn't a great release guy or a good route runner. Free releases and run to space from the slot is the way to boost his production.

Not yet. He will tho. I'd PS him.

In June I'd have agreed. But having seen Hamler in pre-season and spoken to people who were in camp I don't think there is any objective basis for it. I like the idea of Hamler. The reality was very, very meh.

But we don't have 6 capable guys.

Why?

There were not 6 worthy of a roster spot. There might not be 5 worthy but I tend to give MVS a bit more a pass just because he does have some history of production but I wouldn't be adverse to bringing someone in from outside for that spot.

These cuts make zero impact on that though. They are cutting guys who ain't up to it.

Good. He showed zero.

Ben D will be. Trubisky will be on the roster but not healthy the first couple of weeks Ben DiNucci will be an elevated PSer.

I'd like to see him back on the PS.

Yea I doubt that too. His average depth per target jumped up SIGNIFICANTLY under Brady compared to Dorsey.

I drafted Shakir late in my first draft last night. I think the reasons he is valued a bit lower are a) lack of name recognition; b) lack of track record - a non-Bills fan casual doesn't know his numbers last year basically came in half a season; and c) a feeling he might catch lots of balls but not have lots of yards or touchdowns. I intend to use him as my high floor flex. He's gonna have 5 or 6 catches most weeks IMO and in PPR leagues that has value.

Correct. He was also before 2020 when this analysis starts.

He started very well. From those I speak to he faded later into camp and his pre-season games were no bueno.

He will be back on the PS I think. And he might get elevated for the first two games as Josh's backup if Mitch isn't ready.

Yep. If you were a smart NFL team you would sign him and agree that you will allow him to jointly sign with a USFL team next spring on the proviso that team plays him. I'm not sure if seeing things at that standard will fully develop him for an NFL standard but it at least gives him a chance to play, develop, see different defenses and try to speed up his processing. I agree. They rarely get better. But to even have a chance to get better he (or any other slow processor) would have to actually get on the field and I don't think there is a place to develop those processing skills. I think the spring league idea is good for him. It might never get him to NFL level but it is a way to get some exposure and try to learn.

I am with you on this. Ty Johnson is a total JAG, I'd take my chances on the younger guy. It feels like Johnson might be factoring into the kick return battle though which would tilt the thinking.