4merper4mer Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Is Williams officially a safety yet? Or is he still in name, a corner? He is a corner who everyone knows will get his last chance at safety. i think Branch was pointing this out by laughing and basically saying he could make the team at either DT or safety. It was a not so subtle slam and an unfair shot at a teammate who is on the hot seat. I just think this negativity right out of the chute is a bad sign. He didn't have to mention our weakness at safety at all. That kind of thing can be done inside the locker room.
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 He is a corner who everyone knows will get his last chance at safety. i think Branch was pointing this out by laughing and basically saying he could make the team at either DT or safety. It was a not so subtle slam and an unfair shot at a teammate who is on the hot seat. I just think this negativity right out of the chute is a bad sign. He didn't have to mention our weakness at safety at all. That kind of thing can be done inside the locker room. +1 It didn't take him long to show us why Seattle and the rest of the league didn't want him.
FluffHead Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 He is a corner who everyone knows will get his last chance at safety. i think Branch was pointing this out by laughing and basically saying he could make the team at either DT or safety. It was a not so subtle slam and an unfair shot at a teammate who is on the hot seat. I just think this negativity right out of the chute is a bad sign. He didn't have to mention our weakness at safety at all. That kind of thing can be done inside the locker room. Your analysis is spot on. Cut him now before he contaminates the locker room
Prickly Pete Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Wow, some crazy talk here. Let me join in.... I think Branch meant he wants to try to make a transition to safety. I also think that is why he only signed a one year deal, because he wants to come back as a safety the next year, and figures he would need to restructure his contract anyway. I have a feeling that he and Aaron Williams have fought over women in the past, and that he wants to steal AW's job as revenge It all makes sense. Edited April 3, 2013 by Marauder'sMicro
NeverOutNick Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 +1 It didn't take him long to show us why Seattle and the rest of the league didn't want him. Sure hope everyone is joking...the guy sounded like he was just happy to be on the team and would play anywhere the coaches needed him...
Prickly Pete Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Branch a 325 lb safety, right You gotta think outside of the box, man!
Tim Anderson's Lunch Pail Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) He is a corner who everyone knows will get his last chance at safety. i think Branch was pointing this out by laughing and basically saying he could make the team at either DT or safety. It was a not so subtle slam and an unfair shot at a teammate who is on the hot seat. I just think this negativity right out of the chute is a bad sign. He didn't have to mention our weakness at safety at all. That kind of thing can be done inside the locker room. Wow, some crazy talk here. Let me join in.... I think Branch meant he wants to try to make a transition to safety. I also think that is why he only signed a one year deal, because he wants to come back as a safety the next year, and figures he would need to restructure his contract anyway. I have a feeling that he and Aaron Williams have fought over women in the past, and that he wants to steal AW's job as revenge It all makes sense. I know this is trolling, not gonna bite... Edited April 3, 2013 by Tim Anderson's Lunch Pail
#34fan Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 If you watch the video he also says he is willing to play safety. I know Aaron Williams sucks but should the new guy really be taking pot shots like that at a brand new teammate? He even chuckles as he says it. I know he is a big guy but I am guessing Williams takes a run at him in the locker room or at practice. Nonsense. -The guy was just illustrating how glad he is to have a damn job. Since you're obviously tight with A. Williams, tell him to save that anger for the Patriots.
swnybillsfan Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 You gotta think outside of the box, man! no way, just think of this bohemoth down IN the box. run support is on like a mofo!
ALF Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Branch looks in very good condition, I just wonder how he be would at LG beside DT ? He is one big guy I like him already.
Green Lightning Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Actually footballoutsiders.com says the most similar player to Branch from 09-11 is Larry Tripplett from 04-06. Tripplett was half the size of Branch....okay not half but a lot lighter.
ganesh Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Sounds like a very decent pick-up if signed. Goes along perfect with what Pettine wants to do, as with Branch on the field in the huddle, you really wouldn't know if we playing 3-4, 4-3 or 46, and also known as a run stuffer. This would be a very nice component part that didn't cost a ton. Agreed. The only part I did not like is that it is a 1-year deal. At least sign him to 2 years with the option to cut on March 1st if it did not work out!!
Rob's House Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 I take 2 things away from this: 1. The plan is to run a fair amount of 3-4 with a traditional nose tackle. 2. They still have hope for Troup. Apparently Troup appears to have recovered, but the team is hedging their bets, making sure they have a viable alternative at NT, but without a long term commitment, hence the 1 year deal.
KOKBILLS Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 I know he is a big guy but I am guessing Williams takes a run at him in the locker room or at practice. Oh now that I would pay to see!!!
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Your analysis is spot on. Cut him now before he contaminates the locker room What would the cap hit be if we cut Branch today? You have to take that into consideration Fluff. It might be better to just deal with his attitude for a season and then let him walk in 2014.
FireChan Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) He has no attitude, he made one comment that can be taking a billion different ways. How do you know he's not saying he'd be a better safety than Byrd? I think you guys give the Bills too much credit in how much people know about them. Lawson knew next to nothing about us, he admitted it. Hell, I know a few guys who are Pats fans that thought RF was a pretty good QB cause they'd only seen him play against the Pats, where he usually played pretty well. Knowing Williams is a bad corner? Maybe. Looking in to see he'll likely get a chance to play safety, then making a comment to rip into him purely on that conjecture? Doubtful. If he had said he'll play QB, I'd be nervous about attitude. Other than that, I think he was trying to express his (maybe false) excitement to play on the Bills. Classic fans though, first signing of a fresh guy in 2 weeks and we'realready discussing his attitude problems based on conjecture. God, I love offseason TBD. Edited April 3, 2013 by FireChan
#34fan Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 He has no attitude, he made one comment that can be taking a billion different ways. How do you know he's not saying he'd be a better safety than Byrd? I think you guys give the Bills too much credit in how much people know about them. Lawson knew next to nothing about us, he admitted it. Hell, I know a few guys who are Pats fans that thought RF was a pretty good QB cause they'd only seen him play against the Pats, where he usually played pretty well. Knowing Williams is a bad corner? Maybe. Looking in to see he'll likely get a chance to play safety, then making a comment to rip into him purely on that conjecture? Doubtful. If he had said he'll play QB, I'd be nervous about attitude. Other than that, I think he was trying to express his (maybe false) excitement to play on the Bills. Classic fans though, first signing of a fresh guy in 2 weeks and we'realready discussing his attitude problems based on conjecture. God, I love offseason TBD. Imagine the pathetic life of the LOSER who trumped up this stupid controversy. -Gotta wonder if a guy like that has any interactions that don't require a password.
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