moshermw Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I dont know if I could be any more dissapointed in Biermann..........for a vet guy u think he would have played better....a LB traded for the day before the game came in and outplayed him. Gronk could end up not being on the the team come week 1....they might be looking form someone with more experience... Did Marquez Grey end up making his team? We are very thin at LB for the first few weeks .. 6 safeties helps with that I guess ..
What a Tuel Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I tend to agree. Gronk making the team is a real nice marketing ploy. I'm sure the jerseys are up on the BB website already. You think the Bills are signing Gronk for $455,000 to sell a fullback jersey? Really?
GunnerBill Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 That all said, I thought LB Biermann should be ahead of either WR - very thin there and that dude looked pretty good to me. Really? He sucked. As for Gronk.... we have Greg Roman. He is the best run game coordinator in the NFL. You have to expect us to run the ball in a bunch if different ways and some of those require a full back. Personally I'd have still kept Felton but can understand the logic of the cheaper option.
eball Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 You're right. But it's part of the game. No vets will be cut after Wk 1 'cause their entire salary is guaranteed. The young'uns know there's liable to be subject to a roster move, or two, or three. O'Leary, Gronk I think Baby Gronk is a lock with Felton's release. I believe the Bills are very excited about his versatility and intelligence. The guy seems almost cerebral in comparison to his brother and made huge strides through camp and the preseason. My list of players who should still be on high alert: O'Leary Groy Blanton
GunnerBill Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I agree with eball. I think the only way Gronk goes now is if the Bills decide to go without a fullback on the roster at some stage and I'd be surprised if they are close to that yet. I think the change from last year to this on Felton is: - the Bills still want a full back but they are not going to use one as much as maybe they thought they were a year ago; - therefore a full back who is just that and offers little else is a waste of a spot; - Gronk gives them more on special teams and felxibility as an emergency TE; - Gronk also frees up a bit of money and the chances were that Felton was gone next year regardless (when there is a big cap saving from his deal); - they had a young, cheap, versatile guy they liked so they made the move.
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I use to say a similar about the NBA even tougher yet to make the team, 30 teams and only 12 slots. I use to say it's easier to become president of some country than make the NBA as there are more countries in the world than NBA slots. Out of the millions of high school players, only 6% play college ball. Less than 1% of that 6% are good enough to play pro. Of that 1% there's only 53 spots per team. Basically you have a better shot at winning the lottery than being an NFL player. There are going to be over 700 guys today that will be told they aren't good enough and to find a new job. Crazy to think about it like that!
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 hel no i wouldn't. PS his unrefined arse though. 6 safeties is odd. they are worried about AW perhaps? If they aren't, they durn straight should be Henderson too.
Saxum Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I tend to agree. Gronk making the team is a real nice marketing ploy. I'm sure the jerseys are up on the BB website already. You can buy one and take the your jersey from P*triots Gronk and make a double sided Gronk jersey!
3rdand12 Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 If they aren't, they durn straight should be Henderson too.
Big Turk Posted September 3, 2016 Author Posted September 3, 2016 4+ million being added to the cap next year for us...don't think for a second Gilmore's contract didn't play a role in these vet releases.
GunnerBill Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 4+ million being added to the cap next year for us...don't think for a second Gilmore's contract didn't play a role in these vet releases. Of course it does. Wanna sign your stars? The mid level vets have to go...
purple haze Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 And then get cut 2 or 3 days later when their team picks up players from other teams who have gotten cut and then releases them....happens every year, and it must be the ultimate kick in the gut after the high of making the roster when you've poured blood, sweat and tears into it for the entire offseason, training camp and pre-season.... Go from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows all within 48-72 hours... So who are the few players on the Bills roster that get whacked after initially making the roster this year from the Bills signing a player once other teams make their cuts? I'm betting Nick O'Leary is one of them.... Nick O'Leary and Ryan Groy come to mind for me.
billsfan89 Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 Wouldn't those players be assured a practice squad spot if they weren't able to catch on with another team?
BobChalmers Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I think both those guys have made it, but I wouldn't get too comfortable if I was Ryan Groy right now. This. O'Leary and Gronk aren't going anywhere.
3rdand12 Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 Of course it does. Wanna sign your stars? The mid level vets have to go... I dont agree this was the motivation, just a bonus. Felton has not lived up to his contract and Glenn G has played above expectations and is more flexible for Roman to use. Lawson ? something is odd there . He was the best player playing outside after Hughes
Fadingpain Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 Out of the millions of high school players, only 6% play college ball. Less than 1% of that 6% are good enough to play pro. Of that 1% there's only 53 spots per team. Basically you have a better shot at winning the lottery than being an NFL player. There are going to be over 700 guys today that will be told they aren't good enough and to find a new job. Crazy to think about it like that! What is crazier are the players who beat those almost impossible odds and then throw it all away through stupidity. Karlos Williams is a recent example of that player.
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