MJS Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 Hmm. Wade does have elite speed. Hopefully he has worked on his pass blocking the last two years. That's the real hurdle for him. 1
YoloinOhio Posted January 26, 2021 Author Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) 42 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: Why does Dane Jackson. a 7th round pick from 2020, have to sign a futures contract? Aren’t all draft picks on their rookie deals for at least 3 years? He was drafted but he was cut, and signed to the PS. 42 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: Why does Dane Jackson. a 7th round pick from 2020, have to sign a futures contract? Aren’t all draft picks on their rookie deals for at least 3 years? Edited January 26, 2021 by YoloinOhio
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 35 minutes ago, jkeerie said: I was wondering the same thing. Unless it's because he didn't make the active roster and was on the Practice Squad, thus he was free to sign with any team that wanted him. 43 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: Why does Dane Jackson. a 7th round pick from 2020, have to sign a futures contract? Aren’t all draft picks on their rookie deals for at least 3 years? Believe it's because he was cut at the beginning, then signed to PS, never under actual contract. This year due to Covid changes, they had this thing every week where you could bring two players up to the 53 and not be subject to Waivers when brought back down, think it also could only happen to any one player two times through the year, so allowed Jackson to actually play in couple of games. Think at the end of the season everyone on the PS is either signed to a futures contract or becomes a FA 45 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: Does Davis Webb replace Barkley? May depend on what they view of Fromm's development. St this point I'd be kind of nervous having your back up QB's being Fromm and Webb. Maybe over off-season and pre-season, one or both play pretty well and fears are reduced considerably to go with them. Will be very surprised too if they don't also bring in a vet to be ready for backup position if either/both of these guys look shaky. Maybe it will even be Barkley unless they feel they can find a much cheaper but compatible talented option? 1 1
Bangarang Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 49 minutes ago, Beast said: If Ken Dorsey leaves, it would be very wise to bring Barkley back. What does one have to do with the other?
LABILLBACKER Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: haha— love the Bach reference. Re Duke, I think he is too short to covert to TE. 6’2”. Everyone wants a 6’6” type target like a Kelce, Andrews, Hunter, Gisecki. Knox really can be that guy. He needs to just take it to the next level. Duke is listed as 6-3/ 225. He puts on 10-15 lbs and he's already bigger than Gilliam at 6-0? Just sayin? 1
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 45 minutes ago, IronMaidenBills said: Hopefully Wade does everything possible over the offseason to prepare himself. Rooting for him the strongest. I hear the NHL is exploring an 'International Pathway Player' program, and guess who was nominated? 😁
Milanos Milano Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 35 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: Christian Wade lives on!!!! he was on a 2 year “international player exchange” I would think he doesn’t have to deal with that crap any longer The talent is obviously there, it’s the football xos he needs to master. Picking up blitzes, etc. I really hope he makes it, I want to see what he can do on the field. 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: I believe all of these guys have too much game experience/time in the league to be signed to future/reserve contracts under the normal league rules? Alternative explanation: they are veteran players who are hoping to be signed as FA to a better contract 1
Royale with Cheese Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 If you have $20 you can throw away, put it on Christian Wade to win MVP next year. 999,999,999,9999 out of a billion you’ll lose that $20. But if he miraculously wins, based on my math, you’ll probably win $7 million. Can someone check my math?
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/explaining-an-nfl-reservefuture-contract-and-what-it-means/ar-BB1d1sF2 During the offseason, things get a little weird. First of all, teams are technically required to stick to the 53-man roster until the new league year begins in early March each year. Whether a team is in the Super Bowl or they were eliminated from playoff contention by week ten of the regular season, the 53-man roster rule is the same. Enter the “Futures Contract.” These contracts are interesting. Unlike a normal player contract, which takes effect the moment they are signed, futures contracts take effect on the first day of the new league year. This coincides with the day teams can expand their rosters to a new, 90-player max — the limit from day one of the league year until the first round of cuts during training camp. Usually, futures contracts are used for young players. Technically, they can be used to sign anyone who was not on an active roster when the preceding regular season ended. The problem is, most savvy veterans are going to be on a roster, so you basically never hear of a highly talented player signing one of these contracts. Usually, teams will first target their own practice squad players they think could eventually contribute, because practice squads are dissolved when the league year ends. Signing those players to futures contracts ensures they will at least be under team control through the beginning of training camp, and not at risk of being snagged away by another team in need. 1 hour ago, MJS said: Hmm. Wade does have elite speed. Hopefully he has worked on his pass blocking the last two years. That's the real hurdle for him. I think it's not just pass blocking, it's developing the vision to find the hole and follow his blockers. That's just not part of the Rugby game at all. 1 1
Beast Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Bangarang said: What does one have to do with the other? I believe that the more familiarity that Allen has in the QB room the better. It would be Barkley's 3rd year with Allen. I'm sure there is a trust level there as far as a sounding board and Allen being comfortable with Barkley's input. I'd hate to see a new vet if a new QB coach is coming in. I'd rather have at least one old slipper around if you can't have two.
The Jokeman Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Mark Vader said: Does Davis Webb replace Barkley? I think Barkley offers Josh a better sounding board or level of knowledge than Webb. I think Fromm replaces Webb yet wouldn't be shocked if we add another veteran QB if Barkley somehow leaves. Colt McCoy be a guy I'd like.
Doc Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Bump-up Barkley to assistant QB coach if he's that valuable to Josh. Fromm will likely be the backup and Webb on the PS for emergency.
The Jokeman Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Bangarang said: What does one have to do with the other? Guys that Josh can turn to in the QB room and trust.
wppete Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Dane Jackson will be a contributor and on the roster next year, love the way he plays.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Don Otreply said: Is Webb a better weapon as s back up? I ask because I never hear much about his actual capacity. Go Bills!!! Good question. I think you'd have to say "no one knows" Draft profile Drafted by the Giants in the 3rd round in 2017 Cut and put on the practice squad the following (2018) season after a Regime Change Cut and put on the Jets practice squad in 2019 I don't believe he's taken a snap in the NFL I think it's fair to say that if he were viewed as talent/potential-less he wouldn't still be on a roster I think it's also fair to say that if he snapped anyone's head around he'd have been given a snap or two by now
Don Otreply Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Good question. I think you'd have to say "no one knows" Draft profile Drafted by the Giants in the 3rd round in 2017 Cut and put on the practice squad the following (2018) season after a Regime Change Cut and put on the Jets practice squad in 2019 I don't believe he's taken a snap in the NFL I think it's fair to say that if he were viewed as talent/potential-less he wouldn't still be on a roster I think it's also fair to say that if he snapped anyone's head around he'd have been given a snap or two by now All good points, it appears Matt Barkley is safe, with an outside chance that Fromm is actually good, and applies pressure for Barkley’s spot...
4merper4mer Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 The most interesting guy to me is Trey Adams because he probably has the highest upside even if odds are low. 1
Freddie's Dead Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Absolutely cannot wait to see Christian Wade in action again. The NFL indentured this guy for two years, and I really want to see him succeed. The raw talent is ridiculous, dude is world class. He solves the speed issue that everyone is complaining about with Motor and Moss. If he can pickup a blitz, great, but I'm more interested in the speed and quickness at RB.
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