Ethan in Cleveland

Young has been injured Epepensa has not

He's a solid return guy in a league that is now bringing back more return opportunities. But like Matakevich he can't play his defensive position at all. So you have to account for that in your 53 roster construction. Lets be honest, it wouldn't even be an issue if Elam panned out at CB or Hairston was ready to play. But now it is an issue.

Agree. Looked really bad.

I get it that Beane drafted Hairston and he got hurt, but right now the secondary is a flaming disaster. Like season altering disaster. As it stands now what are we looking at, Ingram starting at CB#2? Lewis as CB#3? Time to trade some future draft picks and get someone that can play CB. Hoping a broken down White and a rookie who hasn't played in weeks is the answer at CB is pure negligence. And that doesn't even address the safety issue where at best there is great uncertainty with Bishop. Maybe he plays well which would be a welcome surprise. The rookie DL looks good so far. Props for him addressing the DL. Even if Carter looks like a bust and we have to wait 6 weeks for Hoecht to play, the kids look ready to contribute. Win now at all costs. Go find a competent CB#2.

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Dam. I know some on here think he is washed up. Will be interesting to see how he does.

One year too late just like Von

I'd be shocked if this happens. Can't imagine they would go with a rookie starter and an underperforming second year at the 1 tech. Phillips is not a 1 tech to line up next to Oliver in run downs. He is best served as an interior pass rusher to line up next to Oliver on 2rd and 3rd and long situations. But what the hell lets put even more pressure on Allen to score 40 a game

He was a captain!

Hope so! Carter moved to 1 tech this year. So while they may cut Carter I dont think this signing is really about how bad he has been. Probably more to do with Walker playing well and maybe DQ has looked ok. Phillips probably plays alongside Oliver in pass rush situations only.

Correct me if im wrong, but isn't Phillips primarily a #3 tech backup to Oliver. Which to me means they aren't happy with Sanders. Another 2nd round pick that Beane traded up for. I dont think I've read anything positive or to be honest negative about Sanders. Kind of non-descript camp which is a shame for 41st overall selection

Taron times 2! Had no idea about the other 101 yard INT return! Pretty sure I was at the Steve Freeman one but I was only 8 at the time and dont remember much of the game itself.

We only have one lifetime... most of us have been around long enough to see great seasons of football. Enjoy the games. Nobody is taking that away from you. But without a SuperBowl win with the best QB in the league its a failed season.

To be fair, I think most hoped he would outplay Trubisky because no one has any faith in Trubisky. Looks like White failed the test. Like you said. Waive him and there is a very good chance he is still available mid year if catastrophe strikes. It wont matter if Allen misses even a few games. The roster is not good enough to carry Trubisky. The run game works best because of the QB threat. The defense can't stop anyone when it matters. Without a lead to work with they would get scorched. It's all on Allen.

But what about the cap hit? Afraid we are stuck with Allen for a while...

He is the classic high motor marginal talent white defensive end. I think its a rule for the franchise to have at least one per season. He's the complement to Bosa just as Ryan Denney was to Aaron Schobel.

Vikings backup QB Howell traded to Eagles for pick swap. Carson Wentz signed as backup. Sixth team in six years! Ah to be a back up QB millionaire!!!

61 yards against Miami says a different story

Making room for Simmons??? Well done! Bringing culture to the masses!

Because even McDermott knows these games are meaningless. He was taking very little chances for guys that are in the top 40 roster spots.

Shavers probably makes it but also probably doesn't dress. He's realistically 3rd outside WR after Palmer and Coleman. If one of those guys misses a few weeks then he could dress on game day. He's not taking inside reps. He's not a gadget guy like Samuel. He's not taking red zone reps from Coleman and Kincaid. And he's not returning kicks. That leaves gunner which we dont even know if he us any good at. Nice story but if he actually plays then they are probably not in a good spot with injuries.

Yeah that is not a bad idea. Obviously Hairston getting hurt messes everything up. But he wasnt even beating out White in camp. Safety and CB is an absolute disaster right now. It’s not alarmist when it is true. Bills are possibly going to start two guys in White and Hamlin that wouldnt even make most NFL rosters.

Not signing another veteran even before White was hurt was silly. Now with White hurt not bringing in Douglas or another vet is ego and hubris that will cost the team. The secondary is a frickin mess bordering on season destroying disaster right now. Time to stop messing around and use some draft picks to fix it.

I think so too. Thats an indictment on the backups not a testament to Hamlin's ability. But given how frail Rapp and Bishop are I wouldn't play Hamlin either today.

Yeah. Washington, Chargers then Browns I think