HappyDays Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Makes sense as a stopgap. Joe Marino talked about him on the locked on Bills podcast the other day and said he's not particularly athletic, but he's reliable and would definitely be an improvement. I expect us to draft a TE on day 1 or 2 regardless. 5
Freddie's Dead Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 I can't forgive him for what he did to Sandra Bullock. 1 23
boater Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 How is he in pass protection and run blocking?
Happy Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 He's only 24 and is a solid TE. Hope we get him. Not sure how Jax will be able to afford him, their cap situation isn't good. One of our posters, @MrEpsYtown mentioned the possibility of James becoming a Buffalo Bill a couple of months ago. 2
dwight in philly Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Would like it too.. hope he doesnt "Walk Away "
I'm Spartacus Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Love to see Jessie James and Wyatt Earp as bookend tight ends! 1 1
gjv001 Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 I don't see James as an improvement over Croom or Thomas. 3 2
Big Turk Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Yeah...now we will have a real outlaw on the team...
BuffAlone Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Makes sense as a stopgap. Joe Marino talked about him on the locked on Bills podcast the other day and said he's not particularly athletic, but he's reliable and would definitely be an improvement. I expect us to draft a TE on day 1 or 2 regardless. At 25 years old, Im not sure he'd be a stopgap. I'm guessing a nice 4 yr deal and he becomes our starter whilst mentoring a draft pick pick as well. As you said, I still see us drafting a good TE, maybe just not as high as day one or two, unless the value can't be denied. Otherwise, with JJ and Croom on the roster, we could probably hold of till 4th rd and snag somebody. Just a thought.... 2
ndirish1978 Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 This fills a need and he's not a bad starter, forget the stopgap he would be our TE1 4
IgotBILLStopay Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Among all the TE names we have heard bandied about, this is the one I am most excited about. Young, healthy TE on an upward trajectory. And the Bills Mafia could embrace a name like that. 1
Shaw66 Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Makes sense as a stopgap. Joe Marino talked about him on the locked on Bills podcast the other day and said he's not particularly athletic, but he's reliable and would definitely be an improvement. I expect us to draft a TE on day 1 or 2 regardless. Why a stopgap? I watched the video of him and had this reaction: Good all around TE. Good size. Not the fastest of all TEs, but he runs pretty well. Not the most powerful in the Gronk sense, and he goes down pretty easily, but he's big and can take the hit. Watch him play and it's clear he's an upgrade over Clay, and Clay wasn't horrible. I don't want a tight end who is the feature receiver in my lineup; I want a guy who's a reliable guy who runs good routes and catches the ball when it's thrown to him. James looks like that kind of guy. If the Bills do what we're expecting, which is to get Allen to take the sure-thing short pass instead of the well covered middle-range ball, James looks like a good tight end for that scheme. He lost playing time in 2018 to Vance MacDOnald, but I think that's more of an indication of how good MacDonald was, not that James isn't good enough. He's young, good size. If he believes in the process, I think he'd be a nice addition. 5 1
Never NEVER Give-up Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks for posting the video - I like what I see - big guy, good hands, makes contested catches, I disagree w/previous poster, I think he has decent athleticism - rumblin', stumblin' guy like Gronk. Reliable, gets open. (Don't misinterpret, he is not Gronk!)
Seasons1992 Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, I'm Spartacus said: Love to see Jessie James and Wyatt Earp as bookend tight ends! We'd be daisies if we do! 2
Starr Almighty Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 I'd like to sign him. It will make it easier for Bell and Brown to have a 3rd teammate join them here. 2 1
BillsSB2020 Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 I wouldn't be opposed to signing James because he'd improve the team. I would be opposed to a large investment. The Steelers went out and got McDonald for a reason. He'd be better than anyone we have, but it wouldn't be the kind of upgrade I'm looking for at tight end. I'd prefer to sign a guy like Maxx Williams and make a major investment at the position in the draft assuming James wants, say, 4 years/6 mil. 2
PIZ Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 PSU guy that I wanted them to draft. Hope we get him. 1
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