OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said: I don't think that Andre Roberts a probable. Should be a red. Sills and Duke Williams have as good a chance as him to make the team. ...agree.....saw a quote (paraphrased)where McBeane said, "the Duke Williams signing changed the priority of needing to draft a WR early"......must really like the kid...... 1
GunnerBill Posted May 29, 2019 Author Posted May 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said: I know he's a return specialist, but I can't seen them giving up a wr spot without some serious thought if he doesn't offer more. WR is where they are going to have some really difficult decisions. Such a change from last year having so many options. If he is their best returner then Roberts will be on the team absolutely regardless of whether he is in the top 6 receivers. The question then becomes 7th receiver vs 10th DB vs 10th OL vs 4th TE vs 4th RB. But that extra receiver better play special teams on coverage units. They are not keeping 6 wide receivers who only play wide receiver. Absolutely no chance.
Rocky Landing Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, freddyjj said: Not following the logic here. Roberts is a great ST return man who has put up respectable #s as a depth WR. Sills and Duke are bigger slower guys who don't play STs at all Is it a given that Duke Williams can't play special teams? He's big, strong, and physical, and highly motivated. I would think he would be a natural for ST.
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 33 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I just don't think there is any chance Ford starts at guard. I think he either starts at right tackle this year or they ease him in as the season goes along. I'd be stunned if he lined up as a starter opening day at guard. They want him to play tackle and have been very open about it. I think the "we can always try him at guard down the line" meant beyond his rookie year. I could see that - even with feliciano in the starting lineup you have a basically solid 6th guy in ford who can play as an extra blocker, and guard and tackle.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 1 minute ago, Rocky Landing said: Is it a given that Duke Williams can't play special teams? He's big, strong, and physical, and highly motivated. I would think he would be a natural for ST. ....anybody know if he ever attempted it in CFL or did so in college?.............
Rocky Landing Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...agree.....saw a quote (paraphrased)where McBeane said, "the Duke Williams signing changed the priority of needing to draft a WR early"......must really like the kid...... I hope he gets his shot-- one of my favorite off-season stories. But, it sounds like he has been struggling in OTAs. Although, obviously, too early to read into such things...
GunnerBill Posted May 29, 2019 Author Posted May 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: Is it a given that Duke Williams can't play special teams? He's big, strong, and physical, and highly motivated. I would think he would be a natural for ST. To make the roster he might have to. Same goes for Sills. 1
Rocky Landing Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....anybody know if he ever attempted it in CFL or did so in college?............. I don't know. But, he laid down some hard hits on defenders in the CFL! 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 Just now, Rocky Landing said: I hope he gets his shot-- one of my favorite off-season stories. But, it sounds like he has been struggling in OTAs. Although, obviously, too early to read into such things... ...me too....think he has his head screwed on straight and knows this is probably his ONLY chance at the NFL....if he's cut, probably bounces around for awhile with signings/releases before returning to CFL......it's ALL up to him.....mega bucks potential vs a pittance........... 1
freddyjj Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: Is it a given that Duke Williams can't play special teams? He's big, strong, and physical, and highly motivated. I would think he would be a natural for ST. While he may be able to be a gunner, he hasn't done so to date. And he or Sills have no value as returners. They both face an uphill battle for 6th WR spot. ST ability will be a factor as to who claims that spot. 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 ...hope that Eddie Y sticks.......kid has shown some promise.....
TPS Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 I think the position group with the most locks is DL--all 3 in blue are locks. Otherwise, great stuff. 1
Jumpsuit Jim Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 We fans might have Foster ahead of Zay Jones on our depth charts, but I doubt that is the case with McD and company. I have a feeling Zay is a more “lock” and that he will see much more playing time than Foster throughout the season. 2
freddyjj Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...hope that Eddie Y sticks.......kid has shown some promise..... think Eli Harold and Mike Love may give him a battle come training camp. Thought Mike Love sang for the Beach Boys? 1
Rocky Landing Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, freddyjj said: While he may be able to be a gunner, he hasn't done so to date. And he or Sills have no value as returners. They both face an uphill battle for 6th WR spot. ST ability will be a factor as to who claims that spot. Absolutely. A lot of the players who were active on special teams last year don't seem to get projected to make the final roster this year. Pitts, and Neal come to mind. Between D. Williams, and Sills, Duke seems more like a ST fit to me-- strong runner, and a good blocking WR. Sills looks lanky to me.
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 Based on the limited information from OTA's and other sources, I think this is a credible analysis.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) I sure hope Haushka is back to form. Was a mess late in the year after the BS hit Edited May 30, 2019 by Over 29 years of fanhood
Alphadawg7 Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) My only changes would be Trent, Jordan, and Shaq are locks unless traded. Maybe that’s why you have them as probably, but outside a trade or major injury I just can’t see any of those 3 not making the roster. Great work though, and totally agree with everything else you put down. Edited May 30, 2019 by Alphadawg7
Alphadawg7 Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Jumpsuit Jim said: We fans might have Foster ahead of Zay Jones on our depth charts, but I doubt that is the case with McD and company. I have a feeling Zay is a more “lock” and that he will see much more playing time than Foster throughout the season. I don’t know, Foster has been having himself a good OTA too. I think he has a significant chance to hold down a starting role. Zay’s only real threat of not being on this team would be in a trade (like I said in my now infamous thread lol). But that would require someone like Duke to make a strong case for himself and move up the depth chart before that would happen. If not, Zay is safe this year and a lock for the roster. But the battle isn’t just about making the team, it’s for playing time too. So will be fun to see Brown, Foster, Zay and Foster battle it out. Cole and Roberts have their roles on lock down. It’s a 4 way battle to start at the two outside spots. I can’t wait to see all these guys battle and see how Josh does too with all the new weapons. Also super excited to see Knox and Singletary out there in preseason too.
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