GunnerBill Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: He did meet and is now engaged to Lisa Ramos. So he's got that gong for him! All I'll say is he has a lot more than that going for him. She is a lucky girl.
Bob Chandler's Hands Posted January 2, 2021 Posted January 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Average Guinness Premiership salary is £120,000. The highest paid player at Wasps (where Wade played) is on £420,000 and Wade would not have been in that top bracket which is reserved for international regulars - Wade only played 6 tests for England. A reasonable guesstimate is between £250k and £300k a year. He likely took a pay cut to be on the practice squad in the NFL but not a huge one and his partner is American. Obviously if he ever makes an active roster it is a big pay rise. He was not a star in Rugby. He was a good Premiership player and a great sevens player but not up to international XVs standard. If you want me to give you an NFL equivalent he was in Rugby about what John Brown is in the NFL. A good player, a playmaker, but not a star. Thanks for the info. So at 275GBP he was making about $375k US vs. $143k now. My original point was responding to a comment that he was making more money now than he ever had, was incorrect. That is very likely true. But the lesson learned is don't quote any data on here without Googling it first! (Which sadly, I already knew to be the case...) 45 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: Wade's salary this year is $142,800. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/christian-wade-28987/ 44 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I don't know what Wade made as a professional rugby player. @GunnerBill gave his somewhat educated thoughts a while back. Practice squad players this year make $8,400/week for every week they are on the practice squad. I'm not sure whether or not the bye week is paid. If not, that's $134,400 per season. If so, that's $142,800 per season. Either way, it's more than $100k per season. I should have googled it...thanks for the correction. I was going off old data in the cranium. At some point those practice squad guys were below 100k...maybe many years ago (I am not googling it!) 1
34-78-83 Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, HappyDays said: "I wonder if the Antonio Williams call up means they aren't happy with Singletary or Moss and want to see what Williams can do. " That’s straight up nuts. Both backs have been productive most of the year, and good blockers in the passing game when called upon. Playing out their roles exactly how the team appears to want them to. When they’ve struggled to run this season it’s been because d lineman are 2 yards deep in our backfield Edited January 3, 2021 by 34-78-83 2
Cheektowaga Chad Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 I think they will take this like a pre-season game 1 qtr maybe the 1st half for the starters. Length of time depends on how well they play Starters still prepare for a game and stay in routine while minimizing injury and still getting some rest as well
r00tabaga Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 I hate that Allen might start and get the LOSS much like last years Jets finale. 1
gordong Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 Kroft on covid is disappointing... now Knox and / or smith are going to have to play the whole game with Gillium already out.
Patrick Duffy Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, gordong said: Kroft on covid is disappointing... now Knox and / or smith are going to have to play the whole game with Gillium already out. Yeah if they also didn't get exposed. Hopefully not
Bob in STL Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: We elevated Becker. Maybe we plan to see him a lot. How many elevations from practice squad do we normally get? Dane Jackson is our covid-call-up for Yeldon I assume. Yes, Becker will see action. Hey, why not see what he can do? I don’t know all the PS rules.
GunnerBill Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 28 minutes ago, 34-78-83 said: "I wonder if the Antonio Williams call up means they aren't happy with Singletary or Moss and want to see what Williams can do. " That’s straight up nuts. Both backs have been productive most of the year, and good blockers in the passing game when called upon. Playing out their roles exactly how the team appears to want them to. When they’ve struggled to run this season it’s been because d lineman are 2 yards deep in our backfield I am not as high on our two backs as you. They have the burst of a wet balloon, but Williams is only being called up because they want to use a guy who won't be called on in the playoffs. They knew who Singletary and Moss were when they drafted them, the Bills are content with what they have there even if I am not.
Ethan in Cleveland Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 29 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said: Yeah if they also didn't get exposed. Hopefully not Knox already tested positive for COVID earlier in the year. He is fine.
Steptide Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 I can't keep all the scenarios straight, but if the Dolphins lose tomorrow, are they out of the playoffs?
Doc Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Steptide said: I can't keep all the scenarios straight, but if the Dolphins lose tomorrow, are they out of the playoffs? Only if the other teams (Browns, Ravens and Colts) win. Edited January 3, 2021 by Doc
BillsFan619 Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, Steptide said: I can't keep all the scenarios straight, but if the Dolphins lose tomorrow, are they out of the playoffs? No, there are still scenarios where they can get in.
WotAGuy Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said: I doubt this team will lose its edge after 1 week That’s my thought too. No one is ever worried about a team “getting rusty” during bye weeks. Why would they suddenly “get rusty” after the last game of the season? 2 1
34-78-83 Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: I am not as high on our two backs as you. They have the burst of a wet balloon, but Williams is only being called up because they want to use a guy who won't be called on in the playoffs. They knew who Singletary and Moss were when they drafted them, the Bills are content with what they have there even if I am not. That’s fair but all I am saying here is they give us all we need in this scheme which is built Around our qb spreading the ball around 35-40 times per game in most cases. They don’t hurt our cap a bit either and in the big picture that is going to be huge. They are both plenty productive 1
Doc Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 The Chefs' starters won't have played for 3 weeks when they play their first pre-season game.
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 4 hours ago, HappyDays said: I wonder if the Antonio Williams call up means they aren't happy with Singletary or Moss and want to see what Williams can do. I think it means the game plan is to run the ball 45 times tomorrow. 25 times with a RB that won't be on the active playoff roster so Moss and Singletary are ready to go. 5
BillsFan619 Posted January 3, 2021 Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Doc said: The Chefs' starters won't have played for 3 weeks when they play their first pre-season game. They better be prepared. This could bite them with how they’ve been playing lately. Last year they were down 24-0 to the Texans until they woke up and came back. 1
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