HappyDays Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 I'm actually surprised by this, I figured after releasing Pryor they felt comfortable with Foster and McKenzie as their speed guys. Maybe Benjamin is going to have his role reduced moving forward. We can only hope.
Royale with Cheese Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I'm actually surprised by this, I figured after releasing Pryor they felt comfortable with Foster and McKenzie as their speed guys. Maybe Benjamin is going to have his role reduced moving forward. We can only hope. That thought actually crossed my mind. 1
dollars 2 donuts Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 19 minutes ago, ctk232 said: Signed McKenzie, released and brought Foster back up, cut Pryor, brought back DT (yay!)...pattern? Opinionated speculation: so is it safe to say our coaching staff thinks the issue with the corps was lack of speed? Certainly makes sense in terms of getting separation - but is this the [best] approach to helping Allen develop? I know a few points were made, and I've agreed with, that we should be getting receivers with large catch radii (a KB who can complete a catch, N'Keal Harry, etc.) to help with Allen's inaccuracy issues. No reason we can't have both, but seems like the priority here is being given to speed over physical receivers with high completion probability in a contested catch. What the hell is going on?! It's like I am fired up about this team, right now, for the rest of the season. I don't think they stand a chance at making the playoffs, but with all the moves lately, the win on Sunday and an attractive, homeward bound heavy schedule the second half of the season I am dying to see this team win some games. Check List Going Forward: 1. Give Allen a ton of snaps. 2. Get to at least 8-8 3. Keep the Defense at number 1 4. Draft 10 guys 5. Sign free agents with a chunk of that 80+ million Dollars 6. Watch Tom Brady turn 42 going into next season. 9
billsfan1959 Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said: That thought actually crossed my mind. It should have crossed everybody's mind...
K-9 Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 1 minute ago, HappyDays said: I'm actually surprised by this, I figured after releasing Pryor they felt comfortable with Foster and McKenzie as their speed guys. Maybe Benjamin is going to have his role reduced moving forward. We can only hope. Not sure the staff can reduce it much more than KB decided to reduce it himself already. Regarding McKenzie, I think Daboll sees him as his Tyreek Hill/Tarik Cohen type player in his offense. He looked good on a couple of those sweeps on Sunday; an immediate infusion of speed that got the defense running around. I hear the knock on him is fumbles and if that's true if he doesn't clean that up he won't last long.
Buffalo716 Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 Just now, Royale with Cheese said: That thought actually crossed my mind. With the way he is playing that wouldn’t be far fetched For a guy who’s specialty was supposed to be bodying corners and snatching the ball out of the air he sure plays like he’s 5’11 180 I was hoping we were getting a dog. We got a 6’5 250 pussycat 2
JPP Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 From hearing crickets for months to finally making a strong push at getting some help @ WR....eventhough Pryor didnt work out i liked the attempt at least....Welcome back Deonte!! Love it!
ctk232 Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 1 minute ago, dollars 2 donuts said: What the hell is going on?! It's like I am fired up about this team, right now, for the rest of the season. I don't think they stand a chance at making the playoffs, but with all the moves lately, the win on Sunday and an attractive, homeward bound heavy schedule the second half of the season I am dying to see this team win some games. Check List Going Forward: 1. Give Allen a ton of snaps. 2. Get to at least 8-8 3. Keep the Defense at number 1 4. Draft 10 guys 5. Sign free agents with a chunk of that 80+ million Dollars 6. Watch Tom Brady turn 42 going into next season. Love the moves - and especially love that they are just doing something given what little resources they have right now. I'm trying to gauge my expectations for the rest of the season and not get too caught up in the excitement that we're so bad that any move is a good move and worth celebrating. But it's amazing what a win will do. 1
dollars 2 donuts Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 Just now, ctk232 said: Love the moves - and especially love that they are just doing something given what little resources they have right now. I'm trying to gauge my expectations for the rest of the season and not get too caught up in the excitement that we're so bad that any move is a good move and worth celebrating. But it's amazing what a win will do. You're telling me, ctk. I think some of my hair is growing back! (on my head, freaks!) 1
Juice_32 Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 Someone on here called this, well played whoever it was. I'd much rather have him on the roster, for the sake of Allen's development, than I would Pryor.
clearwater cadet Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 That great, but for some reason I just really want to talk about the Sabres. 1
ctk232 Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 20 minutes ago, dneveu said: I just like that they see - the receivers aren't getting separation - and actually try and bring people in to address the situation. No doubt. Love the move and the fact that they are actually identifying issues and following through given limited resources to do so right now. I just thought they would target sizeable receivers with catch radii to counter Allen's accuracy issues, but pleasantly surprised by this approach as well.
Buftex Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 How long does he last on the roster? A week? 3 weeks?
billspro Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 Hopefully Allen can spend some time with the new guys over the bye week. WR core is so much better than the last time he was on the field.
BillsInWilmingtonNC Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 Like the move, and it appears that they are looking for fast, shifty receivers.... similar to the players that the Patriots have gashed us with over the years, and that other teams seem to overlook due to questions about size. And with the physical play continually being taken out of football, I gotta say this would be a smart move IMO
BobbyC81 Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 34 minutes ago, ctk232 said: Signed McKenzie, released and brought Foster back up, cut Pryor, brought back DT (yay!)...pattern? Opinionated speculation: so is it safe to say our coaching staff thinks the issue with the corps was lack of speed? Certainly makes sense in terms of getting separation - but is this the [best] approach to helping Allen develop? I know a few points were made, and I've agreed with, that we should be getting receivers with large catch radii (a KB who can complete a catch, N'Keal Harry, etc.) to help with Allen's inaccuracy issues. No reason we can't have both, but seems like the priority here is being given to speed over physical receivers with high completion probability in a contested catch. I don’t understand why they waited so long to make these moves.
Miracle Bills Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 If the move is to get more speed on the field the next move it to get rid of Benjamin. Cutting him would also send a good message to the young players about work ethic.
formerlyofCtown Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 29 minutes ago, dneveu said: Plus you get a look to see if he's a fit. Holmes and Benjamin aren't making names for themselves, and will be gone. Clay hasn't either. McCloud is a rookie and hasn't been much of anything. Foster will be back but he's depth at best at this point in his career. This is a chance for him to carve out a role, and possibly earn some playing time next year. What do you mean at this point. Hes a rookie
Freddie's Dead Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) Wow. We ROASTED this guy after the playoff game against the Jagoffs. His dropped passes and the holding penalty on LeShady's massive run were big reasons we didn't win that playoff game. I'm not glad to see him back. Edited November 14, 2018 by Freddie's Dead
1st&ten Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 44 minutes ago, ctk232 said: Signed McKenzie, released and brought Foster back up, cut Pryor, brought back DT (yay!)...pattern? Opinionated speculation: so is it safe to say our coaching staff thinks the issue with the corps was lack of speed? Certainly makes sense in terms of getting separation - but is this the [best] approach to helping Allen develop? I know a few points were made, and I've agreed with, that we should be getting receivers with large catch radii (a KB who can complete a catch, N'Keal Harry, etc.) to help with Allen's inaccuracy issues. No reason we can't have both, but seems like the priority here is being given to speed over physical receivers with high completion probability in a contested catch. I think our tight ends might have to fill this role & hopefully Benjamin can get his act together.
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