Big Frank Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 Chan. 4 news reported that Hearst visited the Bills yesterday. Another positive sign Henry is gone, Shelton may be a Bill, and we are trying to get a vet to back up whatch talking about Willis.
Thailog80 Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 Interesting. Hearst isn't a spring chicken anymore but in a limited backup role....maybe.
Mark VI Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 Interesting but his health is ALWAYS an issue, plus he's in his mid 30's. Can't hurt to look at him...wait, with him it can !
BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 The one thing that Hearst does have that I'm sure fans in Buffalo will love is an amazing amount of tenacity and heart. I believe he's the only player in NFL history to win comeback player of the year not once, but twice. If he signs, I guess the Bills just got lazy and figured they'd bring in another #20 to fill Travis' spot since they'll just tear the "Henry" off the back of the jerseys instead of ordering new ones.
GG Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 If he signs, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons should pay 3/4 of salaries for Bills' RBs, as advertising.
Thailog80 Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 If he signs, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons should pay 3/4 of salaries for Bills' RBs, as advertising. 299440[/snapback] Amen.
VABills Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 Good third down back and can start, if healthy, in short spurts. Good blocker, blitz pick-up, great receiving hands, decent runner. If he can pass a physical he would become a very good backup and would like the role. Plus he would be cheap (probably league min, and less against the cap). Negates the need to pickup a running back early or even at all in the draft. The only issue again is we now would have 3 running backs not playing special teams (Mcgahee, Williams and Hearst). This is typically where your backup play and really forces starters into the ST line-ups.
BuckeyeBill Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 If he signs, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons should pay 3/4 of salaries for Bills' RBs, as advertising. 299440[/snapback] Very good point. HAHAHAHAHA
BuckeyeBill Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 The only issue again is we now would have 3 running backs not playing special teams (Mcgahee, Williams and Hearst). This is typically where your backup play and really forces starters into the ST line-ups. 299449[/snapback] I would tend to agree, but I don't think we are looking for a Special Teamer. Our Special Teams are Number 1 in the league. What we need is an emergency back that can take 15-20 carries a game in addition to Shaud Williams if WM goes down (God forbid). Hearst is exactly that back. In addition, I believe that once you have the "Big Play Capability" you will always have that. Hearst has shown that "big play capability". If we can get a former pro-bowl running back, at or near the league minimum to back up Willis... no question... I'd sign him. But then again, I'm not TD.
LabattBlue Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 I was surprised last year that he did not see more action in Denver. Seeing that he only got 20 carries for the entire year, maybe he could take a drink from the fountain of youth and backup/spell WM for one year. If I was a betting man, more than likely he is walking with Levens, on their way to the bus that is going to the NFL retirement home.
ROCCEO Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 William Randolph? I understand we could use some national press and that guy always knew how to do it but crimeny he's been dead for approximately half a century!
silvermike Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 We re-signed Joe Burns, didn't we? He'll work as a special-teams ace alongside the actual runningbacks.
Dan Gross Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 The one thing that Hearst does have that I'm sure fans in Buffalo will love is an amazing amount of tenacity and heart. I believe he's the only player in NFL history to win comeback player of the year not once, but twice. If he signs, I guess the Bills just got lazy and figured they'd bring in another #20 to fill Travis' spot since they'll just tear the "Henry" off the back of the jerseys instead of ordering new ones. 299430[/snapback] Actually, all they'd have to do is rip the "n" and "y" off, and work from there....
stuckincincy Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 (Another) strange fact about the B'gals. With Hearst on the team, they traded up to draft Ki-Jana Carter and bypassed Tony Boselli. Shame about Carter's injuries - he would have been a fine pro - but passing over Boselli was yet another reason the B'gals went 0 for 12 years.
John from Riverside Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 I would not be apposed to that.....it is after all a backup role.... Not only can he run but he is an excellent receiver out of the backfield.....
Pete Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 I like it. No doubt he could mentor Willis too. Hearst is a veteran team player
Puhonix Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 Chan. 4 news reported that Hearst visited the Bills yesterday. Another positive sign Henry is gone, Shelton may be a Bill, and we are trying to get a vet to back up whatch talking about Willis. 299414[/snapback] Go Noles!
R. Rich Posted April 8, 2005 Posted April 8, 2005 William Randolph? I understand we could use some national press and that guy always knew how to do it but crimeny he's been dead for approximately half a century! 299621[/snapback] Charles Foster?
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