bisonbrigade Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Gillisee was cut by the Dolphins and was out of the NFL for 2 years before the Bills picked him up....he had zero TD's before coming to Buffalo. Banyard was cut by Jags. Enough said and case closed.
Royale with Cheese Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Banyard was cut by Jags. Enough said and case closed. LOL...really? That's your best argument? You might want to reopen this case because it's one of the weakest points I've read. Well, why did a team as bad as the Jags, who were 31st and 21st the two years Gillisee out of the league....not reach out to Gillisee where they clearly needed help? I'm assuming you think Ryan Davis sucks too.
YoloinOhio Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Gillisee was cut by the Dolphins and was out of the NFL for 2 years before the Bills picked him up....he had zero TD's before coming to Buffalo. MG cut by Arizona too. Banyard will be fine. I don't understand why Bills fans aren't rooting for him instead of trying to tear him down? He looked really good in the preseason. I'm pretty sure the coaches know more than we do and want him on the team for a reason. Edited September 8, 2017 by YoloinOhio
Charles Romes Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 I haven't watched him closely but I hear he's a hit the hole north south kind of guy. That's what you need from a JAG backup. jw liked to dance around in the backfield. Can't do that unless you have shady like talent.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 MG has proven that he can play at the pro level. It's still TBD on Banyard. This, basically.
Royale with Cheese Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 MG cut by Arizona too. Banyard will be fine. I don't understand why Bills fans aren't rooting for him instead of trying to tear him down? He looked really good in the preseason. I'm pretty sure the coaches know more than we do and want him on the team for a reason. It's because they don't want to get over the loss of Gillisee so they'll trash his replacement. Gillisee averaged 6 carries a game last season....6
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) "We were able to let Mike Gillislee go because of J Williams." Just another lie they feed us. Wait till the Jets shred this team. Do you have an actual quote of Bean, McWrestler, or anyone at OBD saying this? I'd be very interested if so. To the best of my knowledge, the idea that Gillislee was expendable because of Jon Williams was a fan-based or media-driven conclusion Edited September 8, 2017 by Hapless Bills Fan
bisonbrigade Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Tolbert and Banyard are old tires tossed to the curb.
YoloinOhio Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 It's because they don't want to get over the loss of Gillisee so they'll trash his replacement. Gillisee averaged 6 carries a game last season....6 its ridiculous to me. Totally ok to trash a Bills player but if its a non-Bill then you must only say nice things. Wth board am i on anyway? At least let the guy play before deciding he sucks just because the Bills didn't cut him. He's on our team. That means we root for him to succeed. He's finally getting his chance just like Fred, Karlos, and MG before him. Sorry just a pet peeve of mine.
r00tabaga Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Do you have an actual quote of Bean, McWrestler, or anyone at OBD saying this? To the best of my knowledge, the idea that Gillislee was expendable because of Jon Williams was a fan-based or media-driven conclusion Don't stop jambalaya, he's on a roll. It's best just to let him finish.
Wayne Arnold Posted September 8, 2017 Author Posted September 8, 2017 1.3 for tolbert/banyard. 3.9 for gillislee. May not seem like a lot but hey - it is a backup RB. Banyard averages 4.1 yards per attempt for his career so I have no idea what these statistics are you're referencing.
co_springs_billsfan Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Banyard averages 4.1 yards per attempt for his career so I have no idea what these statistics are you're referencing. Maybe it's salary?
Magox Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 MG cut by Arizona too. Banyard will be fine. I don't understand why Bills fans aren't rooting for him instead of trying to tear him down? He looked really good in the preseason. I'm pretty sure the coaches know more than we do and want him on the team for a reason. Because there is a contingency on this board of posters who are so sore about the decisions that Beane/McD made surrounding Watkins, Jwill, Darby, Ragland that any players that came about from those moves will automatically be seen as not up to par with what was already here.
Doc Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 The Bills have filled the backup RB position the past 4 years without any problem. This year will be no different. Oh and anyone thinking that if Shady went down that MG could have taken over, keep dreaming. He's not a #1 RB.
yungmack Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 Just read a post saying the Bills should've retained Gillislee because Joe Banyard stinks and doesn't compare to him. But why? Before he signed to the Bills' practice squad in 2015 Gillislee had rushed for a grand total of 21 yards in his first 2.5 seasons in the NFL. He was cut from the Dolphins then released from the Cardinals' practice squad after a month. Gillislee is like many professional running backs out there - he's a guy who can do some good things when he's given an opportunity. Hence the term 'dime-a-dozen'. So now Banyard is getting his opportunity with the Bills. Why can't Banyard do what Gillislee did? Even though he's 28 he has little-to-no wear-and-tear on his body. Roughly the same height and weight as Gillislee. Banyard ran a 4.46 40 at the combine years ago compared to Gillislee's 4.57. ] If you remember, it was the same last year, with a certain segment around here moaning about the loss of Karlos, and who was this Gillislee guy and the Bills running game was doomed if Shady got nicked. I believe Tolbert and Junkyard will pick up where MG left off. In any case, I will let them play a game or two before I lose my mind.
PolishDave Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 If you remember, it was the same last year, with a certain segment around here moaning about the loss of Karlos, and who was this Gillislee guy and the Bills running game was doomed if Shady got nicked. I believe Tolbert and Junkyard will pick up where MG left off. In any case, I will let them play a game or two before I lose my mind. Its Barnyard not Junkyard.
Watkins101 Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/columnist/roth/2017/08/04/buffalo-bills-joe-banyard-rattlesnakes/538362001/ He has to be good... He wrangles Rattle snakes
Mat68 Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 If you remember, it was the same last year, with a certain segment around here moaning about the loss of Karlos, and who was this Gillislee guy and the Bills running game was doomed if Shady got nicked. I believe Tolbert and Junkyard will pick up where MG left off. In any case, I will let them play a game or two before I lose my mind. Yes this is absolutely right.
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