Sunday 9/1 Cut /Waiver Update thread

[NewEra]

1 minute ago, apuszczalowski said:

But are they really a Security Blanket? They may know the offence but that won't help if they aren't good enough to run it.

If Allen or Barkley went down they would sign someone off the street. Coaching won't carry them through games if the QB sucks. Nate Peterman knew the offence and ran it with the same coaches and they couldn't carry the team through a few games.

PS QBs are guys that they don't think are ready for the league but have tools they believe could be good if they can coach them up.

It’s a security blanket in case there aren’t any other QBs they are interested.  Or if that qB got hurt, he’d be the backup.  And to run the scout team.  And what if he improves and shows that he might be able to be the 3rd QB? 

 

My rationale is: There are 10 practice squad spots.  Many of the PS players will never see the field in a regular season game. Ever.  If a team only carries 2 QBs on the roster, why would you not allocate one of those 10 spots to the most important position in sports?  Even if we pick up an experienced street free agent, that QB would be his backup.  He would also run the scout team.  He’s not useless.  That player has a role on the team imo.  Those that say “it doesn’t matter, the season is over” are wrong.  

[Wayne Cubed]

6 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

 

Don't we have sole rights to him if he's unclaimed?

 

Not sure to be honest. Only the teams participating in the Pathway Program get a player exemption but it doesn’t say whether another team can just put them on their own PS.

[apuszczalowski]

1 minute ago, Wayne Cubed said:

 

Not sure to be honest. Only the teams participating in the Pathway Program get a player exemption but it doesn’t say whether another team can just put them on their own PS.

I think they may be able to put him on their regular PS, but wouldn't get the '11th man' exception like the Bills can

[Art in PNS]

12 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said:

Is losing Ray-Ray really that much of a loss though?

He has yet to really show that he has the ability to do anything on the field yet

Not a ray ray fan at all . I'm glad someone picked him up, Now we can put easly on the PS .

 

[Doc]

15 minutes ago, Wayne Cubed said:

Looks like the Bills can sign Wade, if he wants to sign with them

 

I’d sign him to the regular PS. 

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

1 hour ago, Reed83HOF said:

Time for a new name...

Nope.  Shady has a meaning other than McCoy. 

 

[Kelly the Dog]

Just now, ShadyBillsFan said:

Nope.  Shady has a meaning other than McCoy. 

 

You can't be trusted?

[GunnerBill]

57 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Say more, please

 

He is good. The Bills like him. He has position flex. He sticks on the roster. 

[Jamie Mueller]

7 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

 

I am starting to wonder if they aren’t going to make a move there not because Bororquez is good but because we played Punter roulette last year and it also seemed to affect Hauschka kicking FGs. At least this way Hauschka can get comfortable .

Blowing a hold for a field goal was actually the very worst thing that Bororquez did last year.  Got himself hurt on the play as well... if I remember correctly.

[GunnerBill]

31 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said:

Panthers signed Ray Ray Ray.

 

Thank god. That experiment needed to end. Wish him the best in his new spot but was never working out here. 

[apuszczalowski]

1 minute ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Thank god. That experiment needed to end. Wish him the best in his new spot but was never working out here. 

I think his best assett was kick returns and they brought in last years best at that this offseason (don't recall if they kept him around though....)

 

Everytime I thought of him I thought he was this front offices version of Roscoe Parrish

Edited September 1, 2019 by apuszczalowski

[Kelly the Dog]

1 minute ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Thank god. That experiment needed to end. Wish him the best in his new spot but was never working out here. 

Very glad they kept McKenzie over him. That was a no brainer. But I think as of now I would prefer him on the PS over Easley, in case Beasley or McKenzie go down.

[3rdnlng]

1 hour ago, Jamie Mueller said:

Sure... but I think that everyone is missing the point.  You don't put a quarterback on the practice roster with a plan to have him play for you this year.  If injuries happen and you needed another QB on the active roster, you'd probably still sign someone from the street (like we did last year with both Barkley and Anderson). If you like a young prospect well enough, it just gives you the opportunity to work with the guy for the next 12 months... get him ready for training camp next year.  Mind you... to go to all that trouble, you'd have to really see something special in that young quarterback... like Gruden sees in Peterman.

As well said as your screen name blocked. Check this out at about the 4 minute mark:

 

 

[Mike in Horseheads]

Sorry if asked b4 but why didn't Shady have to go through waivers? Is it a CBA thing for years in league?

[apuszczalowski]

13 minutes ago, NewEra said:

It’s a security blanket in case there aren’t any other QBs they are interested.  Or if that qB got hurt, he’d be the backup.  And to run the scout team.  And what if he improves and shows that he might be able to be the 3rd QB? 

 

My rationale is: There are 10 practice squad spots.  Many of the PS players will never see the field in a regular season game. Ever.  If a team only carries 2 QBs on the roster, why would you not allocate one of those 10 spots to the most important position in sports?  Even if we pick up an experienced street free agent, that QB would be his backup.  He would also run the scout team.  He’s not useless.  That player has a role on the team imo.  Those that say “it doesn’t matter, the season is over” are wrong.  

The PS seems to be used differntly depending on positions

A PS QB is someone the team feels needs work but is not someone they want to see the field for a while

WR's, RBs, Linemen, they seem to be guys that teams liked but weren't good enough to make the 53 right away and they are being held on the team as a potential fill in later in the year after an injury.

When was the last time a team brought in a PS QB to fill in when their starter went down?

[K-9]

36 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said:

Colts took Ryan Lewis.

Happy for him and hope he sticks. He’s a helluvan athlete and a great kid by all accounts. 

[apuszczalowski]

Just now, Mike in Horseheads said:

Sorry if asked b4 but why didn't Shady have to go through waivers? Is it a CBA thing for years in league?

His age, I believe you have to be on Waivers if you have less then 4 years experience in the league. Over that, your a FA right away

[gobills1212]

2 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said:

As well said as your screen name blocked. Check this out at about the 4 minute mark:

 

 

I have a game worn jersey of his and its just littered w repairs and marks. Dude was a beast!

[Kelly the Dog]

1 minute ago, Mike in Horseheads said:

Sorry if asked b4 but why didn't Shady have to go through waivers? Is it a CBA thing for years in league?

If you have four or more years in the league you do not have to.

[FlutieFlake7]

LB Hall to our PS