Numark Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) So let's do something a little fun gang. I'm going to create a topic (every day or so) for each position until free agency. As a community we can rate how well off we feel the Bills are at the position. Then we can do this after free agency, and then we can do this after the draft. This way we can see where our holes really are at, what we need to address, and to see if the bills address these needs. Please be rational/honest with your voting. Also please post as well as vote, that way we can say I told you so in a few months! Current Situation Please feel free to correct me if you feel I have made a mistake here. This is based on what I believe would be the starters/backups if the season started today. Starter: CJ Spiller Depth: Fred Jackson Previous Polls (Please vote in these polls if you have not done so already, they are still open!): QB | Edited February 26, 2013 by Numark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'd like to know who the heck thinks Fred is an "Average" backup... we've all seen what he can do, i'm not even going to list it. For this year and next, he's one of the top backups in football. Beyond that I think age hits him, but for now we're set here (still need a 3rd guy for developing and to take over for fred in a year or 2 though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Well after Fred is a bit of a question I suppose. NO MAS CHOICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I doubt the coaching staff views Fred as CJ's back up. CJ will be the focal point, but I imagine they'll view it more as a tandem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Which two morons view the starting RB situation as "average?" Yes, I said morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I doubt the coaching staff views Fred as CJ's back up. CJ will be the focal point, but I imagine they'll view it more as a tandem. Please not this again. This isn't pee wee football where we make everyone happy. CJ is clearly the better player, feed him, use Fred to pass protect and goal line situations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Please not this again. This isn't pee wee football where we make everyone happy. CJ is clearly the better player, feed him, use Fred to pass protect and goal line situations Please, not this again. You really didn't contradict anything I said, but seemed to take a contradictory tone, so I'm not sure what your point is, or if you even have one. This is the NFL, not Madden. Anyone who watched the games last year (or even looked at the stat sheet for that matter) knows CJ plays better when he's part of a tandem. They also understand that CJ's style of running, while explosive, is not conducive to running all the types of plays the coach wants to run. It takes a special kind of simplicity to think otherwise. I would still use Fred up the middle, not necessarily in short yardage situations, because it keeps the defense honest, opens up opportunities for CJ, and keeps 2nd and 3rd down manageable.. Edited February 26, 2013 by Rob's House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Well after Fred is a bit of a question I suppose. NO MAS CHOICE Number one, third string RB is not a very crucial position on the roster and two, I'm sure they'll be able to find someone to plug that hole and he'll be just fine in his role getting 15 carries next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Please, not this again. You really didn't contradict anything I said, but seemed to take a contradictory tone, so I'm not sure what your point is, or if you even have one. This is the NFL, not Madden. Anyone who watched the games last year (or even looked at the stat sheet for that matter) knows CJ plays better when he's part of a tandem. They also understand that CJ's style of running, while explosive, is not conducive to running all the types of plays the coach wants to run. It takes a special kind of simplicity to think otherwise. I would still use Fred up the middle, not necessarily in short yardage situations, because it keeps the defense honest, opens up opportunities for CJ, and keeps 2nd and 3rd down manageable.. thanks for clearing that up, i thought this was madden my point was younsaid they would be a tandem. My opinion is when it comes to touches there should be a CLEAR #1 and #2. CJ should be at 20ish and fred at 5ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 If we had a battering ram short yardage guy about on the level of Darrick Holmes or Shawn Bryson talent level we would be excellent. I would be curious if they could do anything with CMac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 thanks for clearing that up, i thought this was madden my point was younsaid they would be a tandem. My opinion is when it comes to touches there should be a CLEAR #1 and #2. CJ should be at 20ish and fred at 5ish And you're welcome to your opinion. In my opinion it's silly to try to manage a game by counting carries rather than letting the situation dictate the play, but again, that's my opinion. I said in the first post that CJ should be the focal point, but I suppose you missed that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 My concern is that the Bills need to add another RB in the draft. I would love Lattimore if he is available in round 3 or later. Freddy is a great player, but I assume has about 1-2 years left. Also, if Fred gets injured, we have no other RB option available as a backup to Spiller. We could possibly pick up Mendenhall in FA, but he's not much of an upgrade over Choice. Sometimes the injury bug hits the RB position on a team, and we seem to be hurting in the depth department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like both our guys. But I'm not convinced CJ is good enough all around to carry a team (grinding out short yards, etc), and I'm not convinced Fred has anything left in the tank. We need another RB, nothing splashy, but a guy who can reliably get a few yards when needed. Then I'll be content. Which two morons view the starting RB situation as "average?" Yes, I said morons. I only voted for "above average" because CJ hasn't proven he can get tough yards yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 A guy I would love to add would be Shonne Greene. He could be our bruiser back and is very solid player. I wouldnt want him starting many games, but he would be a very nice addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobillsgrl Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 i said average for depth. That was the question right? Fred to me when healthy is above average. But there have been questions about his health lately, and then who do we have after that? So that was my line of thinking for the depth vote. CJ is definatly above average. I will go to good if he can repeat what he was able to do last year and stay healthy. I'd like to know who the heck thinks Fred is an "Average" backup... we've all seen what he can do, i'm not even going to list it. For this year and next, he's one of the top backups in football. Beyond that I think age hits him, but for now we're set here (still need a 3rd guy for developing and to take over for fred in a year or 2 though) i voted average for the 2nd poll. But the poll wasn't about the back up, it was about depth. who do we have after fred? That is the definition of depth is it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Fred and CJ are starters. The other guy is the backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Which two morons view the starting RB situation as "average?" Yes, I said morons. Some would call poster moron if they can not figure out how to use view buttons to see voters. Everyone is entitled to their opinion even if they think CJ is not an every down back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobillsgrl Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Some would call poster moron if they can not figure out how to use view buttons to see voters. Everyone is entitled to their opinion even if they think CJ is not an every down back. I really think CJ should be in 1st and 2nd downs with fred coming in for 3rd and short and goal line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I really think CJ should be in 1st and 2nd downs with fred coming in for 3rd and short and goal line I think similar, except not so cut and dry (definitely Fred for short yardage though). But that's all assuming Fred can get back to 2011 form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Some would call poster moron if they can not figure out how to use view buttons to see voters. Everyone is entitled to their opinion even if they think CJ is not an every down back. Yes, some would -- thanks for the tip. I'll stand behind my comments. Anyone who doesn't believe the Bills' "starting RB situation" is better than "average" is a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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