Big Blitz Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 BUFFALO BILLS There have predictably been positive vibes coming out of Buffalo on second-year QB E.J. Manuel, with coach Doug Marrone saying it's "like a light going off" in terms of the playbook. It's not the kind of coach speak worth buying into. Third-party reports say Manuel's offseason performance has been decidedly mixed, citing accuracy issues. First-round WR Sammy Watkins is a strong candidate to be overdrafted and No. 2 WR/slot man Robert Woods isn't on my sheet. There are whispers Mike Williams might not even make the team. http://www.rotoworld...-ota-notes?pg=1 Who the heck has heard those whispers? And ftr.....im buying Robert Woods stock. I think he and EJ have that connection. 70 catches this year easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinES3 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) That tool Rodak over at ESPN invented those whispers, based on nothing. Now its out Williams has been banged up. Edited June 23, 2014 by SmokinES3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Doug Marrone said EJ has improved..."it's like a light going off" ?????? Obviously, okay?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Mike Williams may get cut? Hey, I've heard of him... Get'er dun Whaley! Oh, wait... nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 There are also wispers that Jeff Tuel has won the starting job. Just like that I put it out there so prove me wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I don't believe that. have you seen him in Tampa for four years. I've heard of no off the field issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I suddenly have lost a great deal of respect for rotoworld...wait, I never had any. As for the rumors, Rodak seems to honestly believe that a rehabbing Williams has less upside and talent than TJ Graham and Chris Hogan. I am not overstating that, he has said, almost word for word, that they are legitimate contenders to unseat a guy who, before last year,was putting up Stevie like numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Marquise Goodwin, I'll just say his name now. give him the damn ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Goodwin is a beast. I'm not sure what Graham has to offer this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I have said in other threads in which Rodak's Bubble has been brought up where MW is concerned... I truly think he was just doing it for clicks. A few media sources like PFT and nfl.com picked it up and ran with it. MW's salary is fully guaranteed for this year. He has the most experience, consistently strong NFL production, and the only one on the WR corp who is a legit red zone threat and has the size and physicality to win contested catches. Watkins has these things but not he experience or the height. MW is listed at 6'2 but plays even bigger. The only reason he wasn't getting the number of snaps that camp hero Hogan was is because he is 70-80% recovered from hamstring surgery and still learning the playbook.... and also is not in the position where he even needs to earn a roster spot in OTAs. Here is Rodak's response to the backlash he got from his "report": http://espn.go.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/10636/bills-mailbag-pre-vacation-edition IMO, Rodak's problem is that he is assuming MW needed to "stand out in OTAs" in order to beat out a Hogan or Graham for a roster spot. He either never watched him play at TB, or has no idea what kind of production this guy has in games that count and involve actual contact and pads, rather than routes vs. air and 5th string CBs in OTAs and somehow feels he is competing for a spot with guys who have never shown they are starting caliber. The only thing that can keep MW off the team this season is if he screws up off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Here is Rodak's response to the backlash he got from his "report": http://espn.go.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/10636/bills-mailbag-pre-vacation-edition Sounds way too much like CYA... He was wrong for the original one liner. He was equally wrong for the multi-paragraph backtracking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Doug Marrone said EJ has improved..."it's like a light going off" ?????? Obviously, okay?? Obviously it's easier to throw touchdowns in the dark, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 More pure BS he knows nothing and has 'heard' even less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 If that happens I really gotta wonder what Whaley is thinking Offensively. There'd be little to no experience in the passing game other than Scott Chandler and, dare I say it, TJ Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Goodwin is a beast. I'm not sure what Graham has to offer this team. Sprinting to get players their Gatorade CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I could see Williams getting cut. They have invested a lot of draft picks at the position, so if guy like Goodwin emerges Williams would be expendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Doug Marrone said EJ has improved..."it's like a light going off" ?????? Obviously, okay?? shouldnt it be "it's like a light going on” not off? this isnt the first time ive read speculation mike williams might not make the team but thats all it is...i believe even he said the coaches held him back a little in OTA's and from what I understand he's salary is guaranteed for this season so he isnt going anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 "What concerned me about Williams' roster spot is that he isn't likely to contribute on special teams. Goodwin and Graham both offer upside as kick returners, while Hogan finished third on the team with nine special teams tackles last season." Hogan has him concerned about taking Williams' roster spot because of 9 special teams tackles? Weak attempt at trying to sound smart Rodak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorom Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Marquise Goodwin, I'll just say his name now. give him the damn ball! Goodwin is a beast. I'm not sure what Graham has to offer this team. How is he a beast. Often injured, didn't run good routes last year. Made a couple of plays deep, but overall he didn't do much. People rag on TJ but he was open deep plenty of times and EJ just was not accurate enough. Tj is entering his 3rd year. I look forward to watching him in camp and preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Uh oh, Woods isn't on Adam Levitan's sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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