Wizard Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 What are thoughts on Crosby, the RT just cut from Lions? He is 25 and has starting experience. I like our rookie Brown, but I am not too excited having two rookies as backups at OT. I think Crosby would be a nice pickup for the Oline and somebody who could be a valuable reserve.
MAJBobby Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Wizard said: What are thoughts on Crosby, the RT just cut from Lions? He is 25 and has starting experience. I like our rookie Brown, but I am not too excited having two rookies as backups at OT. I think Crosby would be a nice pickup for the Oline and somebody who could be a valuable reserve. Our two Rookies are better. 1 1
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 I'd like to see them pick up someone to improve backup tackle and CB. To me those are the two spots we're somewhat weak at. Also TE, but don't think things are finalized there yet. 3
Solomon Grundy Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: I'd like to see them pick up someone to improve backup tackle and CB. To me those are the two spots we're somewhat weak at. Also TE, but don't think things are finalized there yet. Nose tackle and CB are concerning to me. 2
GreggTX Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) It's entirely possible that we could upgrade the CB2 spot. It wouldn't take much. The same is true at both G spots. These are 2 weak areas that other teams will seek to exploit. Ford needs to take a huge leap this year or he'll be gone. Feliciano is better than most backups, but not quite starter quality. Wallace will get picked on a lot as always, but I'd still like to keep him as our CB3 or CB4. Edited September 1, 2021 by GreggTX
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, Wizard said: What are thoughts on Crosby, the RT just cut from Lions? He is 25 and has starting experience. I like our rookie Brown, but I am not too excited having two rookies as backups at OT. I think Crosby would be a nice pickup for the Oline and somebody who could be a valuable reserve. What is it about him that makes you feel "nice pickup"? 1
Warcodered Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 I mean do they drop Tommy Doyle to make room for him?
billsfan89 Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 If he isn’t good enough to make the Lions I doubt he is good enough to make this roster. 1
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 Picking up a guy from a team that is a raging dumpster fire doesn't scream "great idea to me ." The Lions have had a bad o-line for a couple of years and this guy has been part of it. If he is a decent player, he'll be claimed by one of the o-line needy teams like Carolina or Cincinnati. I'd pass on this one. 1
atlbillsfan1975 Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Wizard said: What are thoughts on Crosby, the RT just cut from Lions? He is 25 and has starting experience. I like our rookie Brown, but I am not too excited having two rookies as backups at OT. I think Crosby would be a nice pickup for the Oline and somebody who could be a valuable reserve. I think you should learn to like them. Joking. Brown is going to be very good and Doyle has potential to be a starter or at least the swing tackle starting next year for three additional years at a very team friendly price. Edited September 1, 2021 by atlbillsfan1975
BornAgainBillsFan Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 Our two rookie behemoths are going to be terrorizing edge rushers for years to come. Let's give them some time to show what they got. 2
TampaBillsJunkie Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, BornAgainBillsFan said: Our two rookie behemoths are going to be terrorizing edge rushers for years to come. Let's give them some time to show what they got. Anderson got the ax. He will probably end up on the PS this year.
BornAgainBillsFan Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 1 minute ago, TampaBillsJunkie said: Anderson got the ax. He will probably end up on the PS this year. I meant our 2 rookie tackles.
TampaBillsJunkie Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, BornAgainBillsFan said: I meant our 2 rookie tackles. Yeah they are big boys. This roster is insane. I have not seen this much depth top to bottom since '91. It's going to be an exciting year.
Wizard Posted September 1, 2021 Author Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: What is it about him that makes you feel "nice pickup"? I like that he has played 38 games in the NFL and started 18 games, including RT as well as some crossover experience at LT and guard. The Lions are a messy organization, but there starting five o-line is above average as a unit with Decker, Ragnow, and Penei Sewell. I think Brown becomes a starter down the road and will be a solid backup this year. I am not as high on Doyle being a difference-maker this year. He has raw ability and measurables, but being on the PS I think will give him experience. I just personally think a guy like Crosby is super-low risk, he has starting experience, some versatility, and I believe he would contribute more this year than Doyle for a Super Bowl aspirational team. National media has also indicated Crosby as a younger surprising cut with some upside still in his game. Thus, my initial interest as a possible short or long-term OL upgrade. Edited September 1, 2021 by Wizard 2 1
Bangarang Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 You know who is also young and has plenty of starting experience? Bobby Hart. Guys that are young and good at playing tackle don’t get cut like that. 1 2
Turk71 Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, MAJBobby said: Our two Rookies are better. They may be better some day but right now Doyle is not ready to play imo and Brown has never played a snap in the NFL. The Bills are one tackle injury away from finding out if he's ready. This guy has starting experience and played pretty well according to PFF. I saw him play in college at Oregon many times in person and many more on tv. I wanted the Bills to draft him that year. Had completely forgotten about him until this thread. I hope they are taking a look because injuries happen on the line. If Doyle and Brown end up on the field together that's not good. Crosby may not b the guy but I hope they get some exp backup at tackle. Edited September 1, 2021 by Turk71 1
Turk71 Posted September 1, 2021 Posted September 1, 2021 I just read that he is coming back from a hamstring injury. He did well as their swing tackle last year and was expected to do it again. Was projected as high as 2nd or 3rd round coming out of college.
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