DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 He looks good standing on the sidelines. If he makes the team that's the only way you will see him this year I doubt that.
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 If we can't keep preston it makes sense to have a guy with a year in the system. he's affordable and already under contract.
Dopey Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Decent depth. That's it. As long as he can play on the Special Team units. Edited August 18, 2017 by Dopey
gr8billsfan Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 He's good on run stuffing plays. People fail to notice that... Dropping in coverage isn't his thing unless its on small slant or curl. I think Reggie is really good... but he has had trouble to this new scheme...
sb_bound Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 In typical Bills fashion we will likely cut him and hope we can sign him to the practice squad. Ragland will likely being playing for someone else this season.
gjv001 Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 If the Bills want to do the right thing and let Ragland become the fine ILB that he is capable of being, then they need to trade him to a team that plays a 3-4 defense.
harmonkillebrew Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 Role player on short-line packages perhaps?
Dragonborn10 Posted August 19, 2017 Posted August 19, 2017 Looks like another draft miss and yet another example of why never to trade up in the draft
IgotBILLStopay Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 We all know Reggie Ragland is not a great fit for the 4-3. He is not great in passing downs and cannot really chase down people all over the field. That is why he is practicing with the thrid unit. I still think it is best to trade him to a defense that uses a 3-4 and get an offensive lineman or WR in return. That said, if such a trade does not happen, I have been wondering how best can the defense use his special talents this year. Based on the preseason games (this year and last), he might be the surest tackler we have. Additionally, he does appear to have a nose for the ball in run defense. Does anyone remember a 3rd and short in one of the recent preseason games, where he brought down the RB short of the first down with a solo tackle? I feel he will be great in Red Zone packages. With a shortened field, his chasing deficiencies will be masked. I also feel he will be useful on first and second downs against power RBs, who run north south. Some such guys who we will face this season are - Marshawn Lynch, Mark Ingram, Adrian Peterson (though he can dance as well), Cam Newton (yeah the guy can run as well), Andre Williams & Spencer Ware.
JMF2006 Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 On the bench handing out gatorade to the starters?
jrober38 Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) He doesn't have any special talents. He's a two down run stuffer who has limited range and struggles against the run. We need to trade him ASAP. Edited August 21, 2017 by jrober38
Bronxbomber21 Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Love the kid but he's tailer made for the Ravens defense now that Rex is gone.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 In typical Bills fashion we will likely cut him and hope we can sign him to the practice squad. This scenario will not happen.
oldmanfan Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Teams don't trade for third string LBs. they pick them up after they get cut.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Teams don't trade for third string LBs. they pick them up after they get cut. I'm curious, and I'm too lazy to look it up, but where was Jerry Hughes on the Colts' depth chart when Buffalo traded for him?
boyst Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 I'd trade him for a 5th and a conditional in 2019
oldmanfan Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 I'm curious, and I'm too lazy to look it up, but where was Jerry Hughes on the Colts' depth chart when Buffalo traded for him? I believe he was second string. If someone wants to trade for Ragland great. If I was a GM though I'd just wait till he gets cut. I hope the light comes on and he stays. Seems like a good young man who got a tough break with the ACL
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 I believe he was second string. If someone wants to trade for Ragland great. If I was a GM though I'd just wait till he gets cut. I hope the light comes on and he stays. Seems like a good young man who got a tough break with the ACL Yes coming back from the ACL, but also learning a new scheme that he MAY not be a great fit for. Ragland's not getting released this season, man. There is too much value there.
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