34-78-83 Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Don't kill the messenger. This is how Belicheat operates to good effect. It's a bastard of a business. Leroi may make some sense here as this latest FO is all about winning and sticking to a plan for once. It's what we all have been asking for....but just like sausage, it's tough to watch being made. Fred is one of my top ten favorite Bills and I've been a fan since 1963. Well said
NoSaint Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 What!? Fred is the man, never even heard of Powell He ran for 150 against us about 18 months ago
3rdand12 Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Well said regardless of how the 'business" works. Leroi..has spoken. its a douchey statement . done in a classless way. as was the EJ comment. whether an insider or not . green lightning has made it sound okay and has a realistic perspective. But i dont care for the definitive statements by the original poster
bigK14094 Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I am thinking the new O coordinator that came from the 49's (can;t recall his name right now)......might not like Bobby Dixon as a runner.....Boobie left SF partly to get a chance to carry the rock......a chance he was not getting out there. So, now the O coordinator follows him to Buffalo. And, although Boobie is a tower of strength on the ST side......maybe he is disrespected on the runner side. I though Boobie was a minimally capable running back this last year.....but, not really a speed threat. So, not sure why this Jets RB is in the conversation.....unless Rex is planning to reconstitute his old gang. Hence, although Fredex's time has come and gone last year, I think Boobie might be also at risk. IMHO...no sources anywhere....
The Big Cat Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I think an entire generation of Bills fans will consider Fred their favorite all-time Bill. And justifiably so. But we all knew this day was coming.
GG Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 He ran for 150 against us about 18 months ago And what has he done since?
The Big Cat Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 And what has he done since? consistently averaged 4 ypc we're talking about our third, may be fourth back, what sort of numbers were you looking for barbarian (you know, mario for skelton) had never even heard of the guy, he asked a question, he got an answer.
GG Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 consistently averaged 4 ypc While at best touching the ball 6 times per game after that break out game against the Bills? And that's why for the 3rd or 4th back, I'd still rather have Freddie. If it's the cap, it's one thing, but please don't try to rationalize that Powell is better than Freddie.
NoSaint Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 And what has he done since? When the guy said he's never heard of him, I feel like my answer was pretty obvious and reasonable
The Big Cat Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 While at best touching the ball 6 times per game after that break out game against the Bills? And that's why for the 3rd or 4th back, I'd still rather have Freddie. If it's the cap, it's one thing, but please don't try to rationalize that Powell is better than Freddie. i wasn't. nobody was.
Franco_92 Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I think an entire generation of Bills fans will consider Fred their favorite all-time Bill. And justifiably so. But we all knew this day was coming. You are right. Worst day ever.
FluffHead Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 @ByTimGraham: Name to watch for Bills in free agency: tackle Bryan Bulaga. But they'll have competition for his services.
Punch Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 @ByTimGraham: Name to watch for Bills in free agency: tackle Bryan Bulaga. But they'll have competition for his services. Wow, that's out of left field. That name is forever tied to the Bills fan draft arguments.
Lurker Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 He ran for 150 against us about 18 months ago Freddie averaged 10+ ypc that day (72 yards on 7 carries)...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 He ran for 150 against us about 18 months ago I think that's the only game of his career that he had more than 80 yards.
NoSaint Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 All nice replies - I was simply answering a bills fan that watches every game but didn't know who he was. He was that guy that out of nowhere killed us and BB, who now doesn't know him, was likely cursing a year and a half ago. IE he actually does know him, just not well
Lurker Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I think that's the only game of his career that he had more than 80 yards. Yep, his one and only 100 yard game... http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PoweBi00/gamelog/
HalftimeAdjustment Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I've assumed Fred was in danger ever since Whaley referred to the old staff being "comfortable" with him. Whaley clearly believed in Brown and felt the coaches underutilized him. Now that he has a clear #1 he can get rid of Fred. I just don't think Whaley was a fan. As for Leroi this coming true will not prove too much. But if EJ is cut that will be definitive. I am not sure why Leroi has the same attitude as Tampa Bob re Fred.
Martifal Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Fred didn't look that bad last year considering the lousy O-line play, he's still one of the best pass blocking rb's in the league, and that was Fred that stiff armed Chris Conte out of his shoes to put the Bears away in the season opener. What has Powell done gained 335 yards a year over the last 4 years with a 3.9 ypc career average. Let him go and watch Belichek grab him up.
HalftimeAdjustment Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Do people really believe Fred will get picked up at his age? Maybe by the Jets or Jaguars.
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