26CornerBlitz Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) @RapSheet Former #Bucs LB Bruce Carter is visiting the Buffalo #Bills today. He's spent time with the #Jets and #Lions Edited April 2, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz
Chilly Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 ILB is a huge need. Good to see them addressing the depth. Hopefully we can use the draft to get the impact players we need.
The Big Cat Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 i remember thinking this guy was going to be lights-out coming into the league...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 1, 2016 Author Posted April 1, 2016 Who? Do you follow the NFL? @JoeBuscaglia Can confirm that LB Bruce Carter is in town for his visit with the #Bills today. Got here last night, visiting the facilities today.
thebandit27 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Experienced ILB with some size? Yes, I'd take him as a worst-case scenario starter.
26CornerBlitz Posted April 1, 2016 Author Posted April 1, 2016 Experienced ILB with some size? Yes, I'd take him as a worst-case scenario starter. Definitely over a guy like Tarpley who was forced into action at least season's end. Me too. i remember thinking this guy was going to be lights-out coming into the league... @ChrisTrapasso Carter is plus athlete, has played all 3 LBs spots & had really nice start to his career in DAL, but he's been a disappointment last 2 years
Clemson Bills Fan Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 I would love this pick up.. Has had a few average years but when he was at Dallas he seemed to thrive and an ILB in the 3-4. He would get an immediate chance to get some playing time, also if we draft a LB early he would be some great depth Rex has been b****ing about lately. Hope we sign him.
John from Riverside Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 The big thing about Carter is he can cover.....which is a need
26CornerBlitz Posted April 1, 2016 Author Posted April 1, 2016 I would love this pick up.. Has had a few average years but when he was at Dallas he seemed to thrive and an ILB in the 3-4. He would get an immediate chance to get some playing time, also if we draft a LB early he would be some great depth Rex has been b****ing about lately. Hope we sign him. Hey man. I just wanted to take a minute to welcome you to TSW and say how much I enjoy your contributions to the board.
thebandit27 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 I'll also note: he was a poor fit as a 4-3 Will in Tampa--he's better suited to play the Will in a 3-4, a role in which he was very productive in 2014, posting 48 solo tackles, 8 PBUs, and 5 INTs in 13 games (8 starts).
Kirby Jackson Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 This signing works for me. The front 7 depth is an issue regardless of the draft. Adding vets like Carter and/or Biermann raises the floor in a worst case scenario.
thebandit27 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Also, he was cut by Tampa, so no effect on compensatory picks This signing works for me. The front 7 depth is an issue regardless of the draft. Adding vets like Carter and/or Biermann raises the floor in a worst case scenario. I used those exact words
Doc Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 I'll also note: he was a poor fit as a 4-3 Will in Tampa--he's better suited to play the Will in a 3-4, a role in which he was very productive in 2014, posting 48 solo tackles, 8 PBUs, and 5 INTs in 13 games (8 starts). That's what I heard as well. Get 'er done, Doug!
Wayne Cubed Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 I wouldn't have a problem with this as a replacement for Bradham, he's actually probably better in coverage than Bradham. It at least means the Bills have someone that could play that position and play it up to Bradham level.
GG Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 I'll also note: he was a poor fit as a 4-3 Will in Tampa--he's better suited to play the Will in a 3-4, a role in which he was very productive in 2014, posting 48 solo tackles, 8 PBUs, and 5 INTs in 13 games (8 starts). Sounds like a Manny Lawson story?
John from Riverside Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Sounds like a Manny Lawson story? Yup I would like the signing because I dont want to go LB in the 1st round......much rather have Vernon Butler or Noah Spence Edited April 1, 2016 by John from Hemet
thebandit27 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Sounds like a Manny Lawson story? Similar, but a bit different in that Lawson is a longer/leaner athlete and plays more of a Sam role--a bit more suited to rushing the passer. Carter is shorter, stouter, and lacks the length to be a pure pass rusher, but is a solid blitzer. Both can mirror backs, and turn and run with TEs, so they definitely have that in common.
The Big Cat Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 so is this guy ILB for us? Does he stay on the field in nickle/dime?
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