YoloinOhio Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) Brandon Beane was in Carolina when they drafted him Edited May 8, 2018 by YoloinOhio 4
Soda Popinski Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 we do not mind older RBs do we? I always thought fresh legs were needed in the backfield every season but this FO and staff doesn't seem to like RBs under 30
DCOrange Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 This is actually kinda intriguing; a RB with speed and hands. 1
MrEpsYtown Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 There is something to be said for a guy who just won a Super Bowl and was returning kicks in that game. Could be an interesting #3 change of pace, special teams guy. 1
Wsam4031 Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 23 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Brandon Beane was in Carolina when they drafted him that's weird McDermott is bringing in a Carolina guy. First time we see that 3
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, Wsam4031 said: that's weird McDermott is bringing in a Carolina guy. First time we see that I don't understand why people knock the idea of bringing in guys that they know a lot about. 3
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 27 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: Can he play RT? *shudder* we do have concerns at OT, don't we? 21 minutes ago, Soda Popinski said: we do not mind older RBs do we? I always thought fresh legs were needed in the backfield every season but this FO and staff doesn't seem to like RBs under 30 Think it's possible they may be looking for experience in the backfield as a counterweight to a less experienced center and a rookie or low-playing-time QB?
Dr. Who Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Think it's possible they may be looking for experience in the backfield as a counterweight to a less experienced center and a rookie or low-playing-time QB? I also figure older rbs have blitz pickups and blocking responsibilities down pretty well.
Ol Dirty B Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, Drunken Pygmy Goat said: I don't understand why people knock the idea of bringing in guys that they know a lot about. I know, how do these people contain their excitement for a 29 year old back up RB? It's not like they haven't brought in another old back up RB from Carolina before who flopped. Or traded for a Carolina WR who they ended up cutting and who went back to Carolina. Why would anyone not get excited for another Carolina pick up? Just now, Dr. Who said: I also figure older rbs have blitz pickups and blocking responsibilities down pretty well. Barring injury, I'd be pretty surprised if he's the 3rd down RB.
Soda Popinski Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said: *shudder* we do have concerns at OT, don't we? Think it's possible they may be looking for experience in the backfield as a counterweight to a less experienced center and a rookie or low-playing-time QB? we liked older RBs last year too backing up Shady, nothing wrong with having experience back there especially in pass protection. But running backs over 28 tend to have durability issues, if they sign Barner it's a good thing might as well have a stable back there of experience.
Mat68 Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 Could compete for return man. Basically, the same guy as Tawain Jones. 1
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Ol Dirty B said: I know, how do these people contain their excitement for a 29 year old back up RB? It's not like they haven't brought in another old back up RB from Carolina before who flopped. Or traded for a Carolina WR who they ended up cutting and who went back to Carolina. Why would anyone not get excited for another Carolina pick up? Barring injury, I'd be pretty surprised if he's the 3rd down RB. Who said anything about getting excited? Should we expect Barner to supplant Shady or something? If he improves the roster, good. He'll be a 3rd/4th back that can return kicks, or at worst, a camp body. But people act like familiarity with a player is a bad thing. I don't see it as a GM doing a favor for a friend, but rather bringing in a player that he knows a lot about to try and improve the roster. Edited May 8, 2018 by Drunken Pygmy Goat
NewEra Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 I like his skill set. Small and shifty with solid hands. Shorter more elusive version of a Cadet. I see those 2 competing for #3
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