The Wiz Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 I'm just hoping he can develop into a receiver at this point. 1
SouthNYfan Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 35 minutes ago, Teddy KGB said: No. Move him to cornerback asap That would require him being able to track a ball though 34 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: The kid gets open, have to give him that. But if he doesn't star tfinishing plays there's no place in the league for him. Receivers have to, you know, receive. Blasphemy They only need to get open. Catching the ball? Nobody got time for that. 7 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: He does seem to be able to get open. That's because the other team doesn't bother covering somebody who can't catch.
Kirby Jackson Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 21 minutes ago, dorquemada said: Lots of trite answers in this thread based (mostly fairly) on Foster's play thus far. Most people thought Jason Peters would never be any good either. I'm willing to give the coaches the benefit of the doubt on this one and see if he can develop. If he's a late bloomer and turns into even a solid #2 then it's a huge steal for the Bills. If he never develops the skills, then they move on. It's not like his reps are coming at the expense of Andre Reed sitting on the bench. Yup. Daboll obviously has seen something we don't. I don’t know. Some projected Jason Peters as high as the second round. He just didn’t have a position. He was a college TE that was the size of a tackle. He was very, very raw coming out but had a chance to be special based on his physical skills. Mike Jasper was the same way. I use him so that it doesn’t look like revisionist history. Sometimes elite physical traits translate and sometimes they don’t. Foster is a former 5-star that never lived up to his status at ‘Bama. He was an afterthought and a part-time player. He was a disappointment in his time there from what they expected. Hopes of him becoming a number 1 aren’t at all realistic. We should hope that he learns to track (and catch) the deep ball. If he can develop into a 3 or 4 that can stretch the field he can be a useful player going forward. That’s a ball that Allen is always going to throw. If he can run underneath a few he can be an asset. 4
BuffaloBill Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 50 minutes ago, BBills88 said: They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years. What are your thoughts? This is about as likely as me developing into a #1 receiver. It’s not going to happen. 2
The Wiz Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: This is about as likely as me developing into a #1 receiver. It’s not going to happen. Don't sell yourself short BB. I'm sure there is a beer league you could develop nicely in. 3
BurpleBull Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, BBills88 said: They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years. What are your thoughts? Name those few players. They had to have shown the same tendencies as Robert Foster: has trouble bringing the ball in and relies on the go route as the primary means of getting open.
GunnerBill Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Foster is a former 5-star that never lived up to his status at ‘Bama. He was an afterthought and a part-time player. He was a disappointment in his time there from what they expected. Hopes of him becoming a number 1 aren’t at all realistic. We should hope that he learns to track (and catch) the deep ball. If he can develop into a 3 or 4 that can stretch the field he can be a useful player going forward. That’s a ball that Allen is always going to throw. If he can run underneath a few he can be an asset. Obviously the answer to the question is no. I agree with you Kirby that he hasn't even proved he is an NFL level #4 on the worst WR group in the league. Let alone more than that. However, I wouldn't cut him this year now the way this team is designed. Throwing deep to him 3 or so times a game seems part of their plan to open other stuff up. He is averaging about 1 catch in 6 so far.... (not all on him some of the balls haven't been accurate) but even at that ratio teams kind of have to account for it because it looks like the Bills are going to stick with that plan.
Freddie's Dead Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) No. Scratch the #1 from the thread title. This guy needs to be a receiver first. Edited September 25, 2018 by Freddie's Dead
transient Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 I think he’s more likely to change his name to Da’Robert Foster and move to Canada.
Royale with Cheese Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 No. He fills a need that we don't have this year which is speed. I fully expect the Bills to look for that element in the offseason which probably makes Foster expendable. Get someone with speed that is a little more polished.
billsfan1959 Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 Maybe if the Bills paid for an operation to remove those Tyrannosaurus Rex arms he displayed on that deep ball along the sideline on Sunday, and replaced them with human arms... ….any human arms at all, from infant to old age. Couldn't be worse...
MarlinTheMagician Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 No. Sign Brandon Reilly. He will catch the ball. In fact - given that not one poster in this thread has said "yes" is pretty damn good evidence Reilly should have been kept on the 53 to begin with - no need for Foster (or Kerley). Would have been far better of with Reilly and Streater - but Streater now gone. SIGN REILLY!
JMF2006 Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 2 hours ago, BBills88 said: They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years. What are your thoughts? I think he should join the Olympic running team,just don't put him in the relay Did this kid forget to pack his hands when he left Alabama?
racketmaster Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 No, but maybe he can develop into a 4th or 5th wr on a team. He is lacking in ball skills. It's embarrassing that he gets regular playing time at this point in his career.
JohnC Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said: I don’t know. Some projected Jason Peters as high as the second round. He just didn’t have a position. He was a college TE that was the size of a tackle. He was very, very raw coming out but had a chance to be special based on his physical skills. Mike Jasper was the same way. I use him so that it doesn’t look like revisionist history. Sometimes elite physical traits translate and sometimes they don’t. Foster is a former 5-star that never lived up to his status at ‘Bama. He was an afterthought and a part-time player. He was a disappointment in his time there from what they expected. Hopes of him becoming a number 1 aren’t at all realistic. We should hope that he learns to track (and catch) the deep ball. If he can develop into a 3 or 4 that can stretch the field he can be a useful player going forward. That’s a ball that Allen is always going to throw. If he can run underneath a few he can be an asset. You make a terrific point that the type of long pass that Allen throws is his hallmark talent. The emphasis should be on getting a receiver who would accentuate the qb's special talent. What everyone can see (except for Sky Diver the Bama zealot) is that Foster is not going to fit that role. Foster certainly can get open for the long ball. But there is a reason for that beyond his exceptional speed: He is not going to be double covered because of his lack of production related to his catching skills. The Bills are still in the rebuilding mode. There are a lot of needs that still need to be addressed. Certainly, one of the items on the multiple checklist is addressing the receiver unit.
MarlinTheMagician Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 23 minutes ago, Jasovon said: Maybe if he got a hand transplant This cracked me up, but is not enough - he needs his eyes changed too so he can track the ball. We can build a robo Foster! SIGN REILLY!!! I am on a crusade.
keepthefaith Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 He's climbing an uphill battle to become an NFL receiver. He's got a lot of work to do. With determination it's possible.
Purplebulldog Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 I live in Bama, watched him in college, no way, he drops it way too much. that's why Nicky had him in the bench a good bit 1
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