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It looks like Shepard is going to sign with Carolina. Too bad- he would of been a great addition

 

I think so too. Would have plugged a hole at WR, and bolstered the STs play.Looks to be a guy who once he gets opportunities, takes them. And it seems as though he's just looking for opportunities, as much as anything, as I think the Bucs would have kept him, but he'd be down the depth chart after they signed Jackson.

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here's hoping Colby Listenbee can play


I agree, this is why I think we will take a WR at 10 and with CB being the deepest position in the draft and also a huge need our 2nd pick will be a CB.

Probably so.


I bet Steve Johnson would love to come back. He's much better even at this stage in his career, then this guy.

omg no

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Never heard of him.

Which doesn't meet Bills fans' criteria of potential signings.

 

[Random player available]:

 

Bills fans: "I've heard of him...sign him now!"

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hondo in seattle All Pro

hondo in seattle

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Kid sounds legit to me and it seems like we're not the only ones who think so. He reminds me of our Logan Thomas snag at the end of last year. It's becoming more common for former HS/College Qb's to make the transition to other positions and become impact players.

Why not give him a chance at WR 3 for us and sign him for his special teams ability.

I hope we're looking at more players like this.

 

Found this:

Jameis Winston thrilled Russell Shepard is getting opportunity to shine

Oct 27, 2016

Jenna Laine

ESPN Staff Writer

TAMPA, Fla. -- One person who wasn't surprised by the performance of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Shepard last Sunday was quarterback Jameis Winston.

 

Hes probably our best all-around player on this team as far as the passion that he comes with every day to work, as far as the leadership that he gives us and just his heart, Winston said of Shepard. His overall heart is tremendous."

 

A special-teams captain who typically does a lot of the "dirty work" -- such as run-blocking on offense and serving as a gunner on special teams -- Shepard caught five of six targets for 77 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Bucs' 34-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers and figures to keep playing a bigger role in the Bucs' offense in the absence of Vincent Jackson.

 

"Hes really our best all-around guy," Winston said, pointing to his versatility. "Hes different. He can run down, sprint full-speed down there to cover a kick, then come out there and catch a touchdown. Thats different. Guys dont do that. Guys will say, Im winded.' Guys will say, give me one, and hes not that guy."

 

Winston, who graduated from high school three years after Shepard, remembers watching YouTube videos of him when he was a high school quarterback. 'Shep was one of my favorite players. I used to watch one of his videos where he had his hat backwards, he was doing some footwork drills."

 

 

The Bucs' Russell Shepard celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the 49ers last Sunday. It was the second career TD catch for Shepard, a special-teams captain in his fourth NFL season. Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports

For Shepard, that versatility and "team-first" mentality has given him job security. He was both Rivals.com and Scout.com's No. 1-rated dual-threat quarterback in the nation coming out of Houston's Cypress Ridge High School in 2009. After four years at LSU, he entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. He was claimed off waivers by the Bucs that September and is in his second season as a special-teams captain.

 

"I take pride in doing the dirty work," said Shepard, who became a father for the first time this year and is known for his passionate locker-room speeches before games. "I take pride in doing the things that most receivers don't usually do, or have to do."

 

He recovered a muffed punt in the Bucs' 17-14 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. He has enjoyed getting more looks recently as a receiver because it affords him even more of an opportunity to impact the game.

 

"Any time I can come in, whether it's blocking a nine-technique on the line, or running a deep route to clear it out for Mike Evans, or if it's me myself being the primary target on a pass play, I'm willing to do it," Shepard said. "I'm the ultimate team guy. I love to win football games it's kind of the biggest thing that drives my motivation.

 

 

"It's the kind of thing that got me on the field throughout college, being on a talented roster at that point in time at LSU, being able to do multiple things. Right now in my career, this is really helping me out. I'm being able to really develop from a receiving standpoint and take advantage of these opportunities."

 

Offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Todd Monken said Shepard will continue to split reps this week with Cecil Shorts III and Adam Humphries to fill the void left by Jackson. He's happy that one of his 'role players' who typically doesn't garner much attention is getting some recognition.

 

"He had a tremendous game for us and Im happy for him. Hes worked awfully hard; hes earned everything in this league," Monken said. "So for him to come up big with a number of plays, Im happy for him -- what that meant to him, what it meant to our team."

 

Good find. Sounds like a great guy to have around.

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I dont know who he his, but F detroit

I laughed pretty hard right here !!

 

Ralph and Detroit Lions have had a deep connection for a very long time.

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Which doesn't meet Bills fans' criteria of potential signings.

 

[Random player available]:

 

Bills fans: "I've heard of him...sign him now!"

Just never heard of him.

JPL7 Rookie

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What about Cordarrelle Patterson?

 

Yes please!!! I hope the FO is kicking the tires on this one!!! I have been wondering that myself. He and Justin Hunter. Get one of them. We need some size and athleticism at WR on the cheap

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Is this puppy signed, sealed, and delivered? I'm kinda anxious.

 

Panthers signed WR Russell Shepard to a three-year, $10.5 million contract.
Shepard had an expanded pass game role with Vincent Jackson sidelined last year, catching 23 passes for 341 yards and two touchdowns. The Panthers are a good landing spot without much behind Kelvin Benjamin. Shepard should still get the majority of his snaps on special teams. Mar 10 - 6:32 PM
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he could replace goodwin, but better yet, sounds like he can actually play football.

How does he compare to TJ Graham though. That is how i will rate him

 

 

Panthers signed WR Russell Shepard to a three-year, $10.5 million contract.
Shepard had an expanded pass game role with Vincent Jackson sidelined last year, catching 23 passes for 341 yards and two touchdowns. The Panthers are a good landing spot without much behind Kelvin Benjamin. Shepard should still get the majority of his snaps on special teams. Mar 10 - 6:32 PM

 

Thanks for the update Pops !!

boyst Hall of Famer

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How does he compare to TJ Graham though. That is how i will rate him

oops, thoguht you meant brown... but brown is about the same. body catcher, rough route runner, restricted athleticism.

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