Saxum Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 42 minutes ago, Doc said: ...why? They signed Kroft and Fisher, drafted Knox and Sweeney, and already have Croom. And he's just a blocker, which is something Fisher can do. I don't get it. Competition for camp. 16 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: He is a better blocker than Fisher. Yes he is. Maybe if he does not make 53 man roster they will offer him spot as assistant coach. Lee once mentioned he wanted to get into coaching post football.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 45 minutes ago, GG said: Or @Kelly the Dog Ugh. Lee "I don't cut" Smith? The Bills apparent interest in Smith, Watson and Fisher spells doom for Croom methinks.
msw2112 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 They also have more OL and more WR on the roster than they need. Some guys are going to get cut in the later stages of training camp. If they sign Smith, that just means that one more of the TEs on the roster will be cut at that time. Perhaps Smith is the guy they cut, or perhaps he beats out one of the other guys (many here think it will be Fisher) and makes the team. What's different this season from recent years is that there will be guys with some level of talent and can play that will be cut. Should make for a much stronger and deeper roster.
NoSaint Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Doc said: ...why? They signed Kroft and Fisher, drafted Knox and Sweeney, and already have Croom. And he's just a blocker, which is something Fisher can do. I don't get it. Do we actually know that fisher is an effective perimeter player, or can block well at his new weight? Seems they want to add a solid one between Sweeney, this visit and fisher. Whether they think they have one is up for debate.
JoeF Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 Was hoping this was the ex-Cubs (and 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee) reliever giving a motivational speech to the team before the start of Rookie Mini-Camp.
Gray Beard Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 He was good for one drive killing penalty per game. I forget, was it holding or false starts?
daz28 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 If wants to sweat his nads off at TC hoping for potential injuries, that's fine with me. It will give him a leg up for in-season injuries, too. 1
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Author Posted May 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, Gray Beard said: He was good for one drive killing penalty per game. I forget, was it holding or false starts? Matthew Mulligan, who replaced him, was worse
dgrochester55 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) This would be a signing for the preseason, and not a bad one. Things are wide open after Kroft and Knox. If the others get injured or do not work out, you know what you have in Smith who can block and be an option in the red zone. Edited May 9, 2019 by dgrochester55
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) I remember him. wasnt impressive as I recall. Maybe it’s just a big middle finger to Knox? Edited May 9, 2019 by Over 29 years of fanhood
Logic Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 Lee Smith is one of the top 3 or 4 blocking tight ends in the NFL. Seriously. I know he became sort of a running joke around here because of his one dimensional play and his complete inability to be a receiving threat, but if you need a blocking tight end, you can do a lot worse than Lee Smith. That said, I'm surprised they're still adding to the position. I know you need a certain number of guys for camp, but sheesh, they already have 5 TEs on the roster.
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Author Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Logic said: Lee Smith is one of the top 3 or 4 blocking tight ends in the NFL. Seriously. I know he became sort of a running joke around here because of his one dimensional play and his complete inability to be a receiving threat, but if you need a blocking tight end, you can do a lot worse than Lee Smith. That said, I'm surprised they're still adding to the position. I know you need a certain number of guys for camp, but sheesh, they already have 5 TEs on the roster. Well, Fisher is a project... they don’t even know if he can play TE yet. Then the other blocking TE is a 7th rd rookie. I don’t blame them, plus he’s a vet who can help in the film room. TE is one of the tougher positions to learn as a rookie and 2 of the 4 we have are rookies, and 1 has never played TE at this level. Edited May 9, 2019 by YoloinOhio
without a drought Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 I hope he's just visiting, last time he overstayed his welcome.
Saxum Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 37 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: I remember him. wasnt impressive as I recall. Maybe it’s just a big middle finger to Knox? I do not think your middle finger is big enough for him to see.
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