Doc Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, NoSaint said: I get it but if we only add 1 starter with zay... we are stuck with he and deonte as 3 and 4? And that’s assuming the starter we add actually works out (rookies don’t always) Not adding multiple guys is how you end up where we are today and potentially forcing him into an every down role. My WR corps going into next year would start with Zay, Foster, and McKittrick. I don't think they'll be able to sign a great WR in FA unless they throw the bank at Tyrell Williams, whi might want to stay in SD, and probably won't want to trade what it would take to get one, so they'll have to look for their #1 in the draft.
WhickedWilliams Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 40 minutes ago, Buffalo30 said: Foster looks to be improving. Shouldn't be considered a number one at this point. He should get full playing time now. He looks like a great stretch the field candidate moving into next season and with Allen's arm, one might conclude that they will become best friends soon. With a progressing Zay Jones in the slot, we could be looking at two good targets moving forward. I'd be looking for a tough number 1 and an athletic receiving tight end for Allen. I'd like to see what Daboll can do next year. He's shown some things with his play calling in the last two weeks with his use of Mckenzie. McKenzie looks like the X factor next year with some chemistry growing day by day with Allen.
Dr.Sack Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 He will never be a number one but he could become a great deep threat. His speed is great & what has impressed me are his hands.
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 If Foster has another 90+ yd game against Miami (to give him 3 in a row) people might have to start taking this seriously. 3 in a row doesn’t happen by accident. Let’s hope it keeps going. We need it.
26CornerBlitz Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 A quick hit from McDermott's presser today before practice: Foster’s wake-up call Rookie Robert Foster made the Bills 53-man roster when the season opened Week 1. By Week 7 however, his uneven performance and lack of production led to his release on Oct. 18th. Although he was signed to the Bills practice squad the next day, the transaction served as clear notice to him that he had to redouble his efforts to carve out an NFL career. “Yeah it was a wake-up call,” said McDermott when asked about Foster’s demotion. “Sometimes players need a wake-up call. Life in the NFL, as we onboard these young players, life in the NFL… you’re not on scholarship. Some guys need to understand that. There’s an onboarding process that we go through. Some players already have it. Some players it takes more time and unfortunately some players never get it.” Fortunately, for Foster, he made the most of his time on the practice squad and come Week 10 earned a call-up to the active roster. What he’s done with that opportunity is produce. In the last two games, Foster has put up five receptions for 199 yards and a touchdown. “We just have to continue to develop these guys. Sometimes it takes time and sometimes some guys get it quicker than others,” said McDermott. “Foster is a good example. An undrafted guy out of Alabama who didn’t play a whole lot there. We continue to work with these men on and off the field and when given the opportunity what are you going to do with it? “His understanding that this is serious and in a moment’s notice things change,” McDermott said. “This is the NFL and there are a million people outside the gate who want our jobs. I really appreciate the way he has approached it since he has come back.”
GoBills808 Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 Very happy for the guy. I hope he continues to work hard and improve. I think McD is going to give him the right environment to succeed provided he keeps his mindset right.
transplantbillsfan Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 I said over the summer I thought Foster would make the team because of his connection to Dabol combined with his immense talent as a former 5-star recruit. Then I watched him drop ball after ball after ball and completely understood why they cut him. Now he apparently figured out how to catch a football. If he's able to continue to actually hold onto footballs that are thrown his way, yes, I think it's possible he becomes a #1 WR, especially given his speed and our QB's affinity for the deep ball. But I still think we draft a WR in the 1st or 2nd round next year.
26CornerBlitz Posted November 29, 2018 Posted November 29, 2018 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott described the reason the team cut Robert Foster last month as being a wakeup call for the rookie receiver. Looking back, Foster fully acknowledges it was a message received loud and clear now that he’s back on the roster after two days of being unemployed followed by a two-week stint on the practice squad. “I needed it. I needed to be cut because at the end of the day, it helped me,” Foster said Wednesday. “It made me work on things that I needed to work on. It made me do a lot more things that I could do to benefit the team.” Evidence of how motivated he’s become was apparent following the formal end of practice. Rather than head straight to the locker room to pal around with his teammates as he did in the past, Foster, first, spent extra time catching passes from rookie starter Josh Allen. He then worked on running routes against a defensive back, before spending yet another 10 minutes catching one ball after another being spit out by a Jugs machine. It’s not that Foster wasn’t doing enough post-practice work before he was cut. It’s more like he wasn’t doing any. “That’s the thing, I wasn’t doing some of the things that I’m doing now,” he said. “That’s why I say I try to embrace it all now.” The payoff is showing up on the field.
26CornerBlitz Posted November 29, 2018 Posted November 29, 2018 Allen to Foster named one of Peter Schrags "Cool Plays, Bro"
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted November 29, 2018 Posted November 29, 2018 I think he can become their #3 guy with some more experience or a good #4 guy when you want to spread the defense on certain plays. He may be more of a "gimmick" guy as far as NFL WR's go and that's not a bad thing to have on your roster.
Rocky Landing Posted November 29, 2018 Posted November 29, 2018 Perhaps the more relevant question would be: Can the Bill's receiving corp devolve into Robert Foster being the #1 receiver?
Kelly the Dog Posted November 29, 2018 Posted November 29, 2018 Love that Foster said "give me a landmark," and Josh said "bottom of the 40," and they nailed it. What a play.
RaoulDuke79 Posted November 29, 2018 Posted November 29, 2018 I think if Foster can out run the guy covering him and Allen throws it 3x faster than either of them can run, he has a good shot. Needs to work on the hands.
BuffAlone Posted November 29, 2018 Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Funny that McD says "these guys ain't on scholarship". Foster was not on scholarship..he was a walk on. And maybe that's why he continues with a 'chip on his shoulder'. Good to see him making plays...and meaningful ones at that. That first down grab vs the Jests may have been even more impressive than his 75 yd TD last week. In my opinion anyway... Edited November 29, 2018 by BuffAlone
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