Luxy312 Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 I'm sick of NFL players and the "second, third, fourth chance" arguments that people make. When I came out of college and signed my first employment agreement, it said right in it that I could get fired for illegal drug use of any kind. I could get fired for alcohol abuse. Karlos is not an innocent child in this situation. He's an idiot. He fails a test FOUR times with known testing dates and known work arounds. Dareus did too. The only difference between Karlos and Marcel is about $29.5m. That's the additional cap hit for cutting Marcel. No way he's going anywhere. Karlos is on the otherhand, expendable. Oh well.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 About to find out if any team put in a claim. This should be interesting. This is what Im waiting on too... 15 minutes and no news?
Wayne Cubed Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 This is what Im waiting on too... 15 minutes and no news? I'm wondering if no one put in a claim.
Kemp2Warlick Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 36s36 seconds ago Former #Bills RB Karlos Williams, waived yesterday, went unclaimed today, source said. He's a free agent
thebandit27 Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 That's telling. He's not worth going to the back of the waiver wire for; not when he won't play for 4 games and isn't in shape.
Kirby Jackson Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 36s36 seconds ago Former #Bills RB Karlos Williams, waived yesterday, went unclaimed today, source said. He's a free agent Basically, 32 teams didn't want to commit to him as is. An injury could change that for sure but a 5th round pick, with those stats, on that contract going unclaimed is surprising (and telling).
Luxy312 Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Basically, 32 teams didn't want to commit to him as is. An injury could change that for sure but a 5th round pick, with those stats, on that contract going unclaimed is surprising (and telling). I'm not at all surprised. He still has to serve a 4 game suspension. He's still fat and out of shape. Nothing has really changed for him in the last 6 weeks. Crappy situation for him to be in, no doubt, but he put himself in the position he's in. Maybe he gets a phone call for a visit in week 3-4, but will have to show something. Anything.
YoloinOhio Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 I would have been surprised if anyone claimed him. Someone might sign later if he cuts weight and his suspension is coming to an end. It's also a reminder that the Bills were the only team he interviewed with pre-draft. Lots of teams shied away even at that point.
Alphadawg7 Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Not surprised...a kid with question marks coming out of college that is now fat and serving a 4 game suspension is not usually a hot commodity. His on field resume last year would suggest otherwise, but the fact his own team didn't see that as enough to keep him around I am sure added more caution. Like I said in an earlier post, not out of the question for us to bring him back if he remains unsigned and gets his act together, especially if we face an injury situation. But I suspect a team will come calling after an injury to someone assuming he keeps losing weight. I would be surprised if he wasn't on a roster by week 2 so he has at least a couple weeks to get to know their new playbook before coming off suspension.
Doc Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 If this doesn't give him motivation to change himself, nothing will.
NoSaint Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 Not surprised...a kid with question marks coming out of college that is now fat and serving a 4 game suspension is not usually a hot commodity. His on field resume last year would suggest otherwise, but the fact his own team didn't see that as enough to keep him around I am sure added more caution. yea -- even his own social media did him no favors i am sure. the guy didnt exactly inspire confidence among casual observers.
Kelly the Dog Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 He's not worth going to the back of the waiver wire for; not when he won't play for 4 games and isn't in shape. I could be wrong but i don't think teams go to the back of the line after a claim. I think they always hold their position 1-32 until after the season ends.
Dorkington Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 This just means we'll re-sign him when he slims back down in a few weeks, and we need a runner because one of our depth guys sucks. Right?
Nervous Guy Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 If this doesn't give him motivation to change himself, nothing will. you know smoking pot decreases motivation....so that probably won't happen.
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) My feelings from the time he reported overweight: "This is bad news for a 5th round RB, in his second year. He played great last year, but he was hurt alot. And, the Bills have the potential to be pretty deep at RB. I'm not positive he makes the team if he doesn't get his act together pronto." June 14 BTW, I was chastised for daring to say this. My point is this guy is too undisciplined as an individual for anything less than the highest forms of motivation to work. He came ready to play last year and things came together for him. He was motivated to make the team and get paid. Unfortunately, he couldn't maintain the level of motivation and discipline needed to continue. I'm not optimistic for this guy. But, I hope he gets his act together. Edited August 22, 2016 by The Thurmanator
YoloinOhio Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 This just means we'll re-sign him when he slims back down in a few weeks, and we need a runner because one of our depth guys sucks. Right? not based on the reports about the locker room issues/trust issues
The Big Cat Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 On him going unclaimed: it is very much telling. That means teams passed at the opportunity to at least kick the tires while they can still have 90 men in camp.
26CornerBlitz Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 36s36 seconds ago Former #Bills RB Karlos Williams, waived yesterday, went unclaimed today, source said. He's a free agent The surprise would have been a team claiming him. Get your **** together Karlos or your career is over. Not For Long Edited August 22, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz
SRQ_BillsFan Posted August 22, 2016 Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) After last year I am sure the Bills considered any potential injury situation and STILL did not want him. The Bills knew he wouldn't count for the first four games and STILL did not want him. You may think they are dumb and made a bad move, but I think it speaks volumes about how they viewed Karlos. They had way more input than we did. They did not want him around, simple. Edited August 22, 2016 by SRQ_BillsFan
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