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[BillsFanForever19]

A common statement in the wake of today's news on Tre'Davious White has been "I'm sure they'll bring someone in for depth". It's possible they stay pat with who they have. It's also possible they poach someone off another team's Practice Squad.

 

But in the event they go the veteran FA route, I thought I'd take a look at what's out there. Below is a list compiled from NFLTradeRumors.co List of Top 100 Available Free Agents - along with their ranking on the list overall and their age: (https://nfltraderumors.co/top-50-2021-nfl-free-agents/)

 

9.) Quinton Dunbar, 29

21.) Daryl Worley, 26

22.) Gareon Conley, 26

27.) D.J. Hayden, 31

31.) Prince Amukamura, 32

52.) Blidi Wreh-Wilson, 31

56.) Dre Kirkpatrick, 31

72.) Akeem King, 29

78.) B.W. Webb, 31

 

Quinton Dunbar was brought in for a visit with the team in late September of this year. Daryl Worley was a member of the Bills from 11/3-12/9/20 before being poached from their Practice Squad by Las Vegas. So I'd imagine if we were to make a FA addition, one of them is the most likely move.

 

Anyone have a preference from the list or an idea of someone on a team's Practice Squad?

[Solomon Grundy]

3 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

No Worley. Please.

I have this eerie suspicion 👀

[BillsFanForever19]

3 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

I have this eerie suspicion 👀

 

Yeah, this regime has proven time and again that they prefer players with familiarity over overall talent. 

 

See: Hart, Bobby 😆

Edited November 26, 2021 by BillsFanForever19

[Rc2catch]

I think we promote from the practice squad or poach someone. 
I think they’d prefer a young inexperienced guy they can coach up opposed to some vet who has washed out in multiple places and schemes. 

[NewEra]

How about Damon Arnette? 😳 

[BuffaloBillyG]

Just now, NewEra said:

How about Damon Arnette? 😳 

I'd bet he would kill for another opportunity. 

12 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

A common statement in the wake of today's news on Tre'Davious White has been "I'm sure they'll bring someone in for depth". It's possible they stay pat with who they have. It's also possible they poach someone off another team's Practice Squad.

 

But in the event they go the veteran FA route, I thought I'd take a look at what's out there. Below is a list compiled from NFLTradeRumors.co List of Top 100 Available Free Agents - along with their ranking on the list overall and their age: (https://nfltraderumors.co/top-50-2021-nfl-free-agents/)

 

9.) Quinton Dunbar, 29

21.) Daryl Worley, 26

22.) Gareon Conley, 26

27.) D.J. Hayden, 31

31.) Prince Amukamura, 32

52.) Blidi Wreh-Wilson, 31

56.) Dre Kirkpatrick, 31

72.) Akeem King, 29

78.) B.W. Webb, 31

 

Quinton Dunbar was brought in for a visit with the team in late September of this year. Daryl Worley was a member of the Bills from 11/3-12/9/20 before being poached from their Practice Squad by Las Vegas. So I'd imagine if we were to make a FA addition, one of them is the most likely move.

 

Anyone have a preference from the list or an idea of someone on a team's Practice Squad?

Nice work. However Lev Bell being listed as the 6th best overall available FA goes to show how bare the FA market is.

[TampaBillsJunkie]

Kirkpatrick was decent for a few years, not sure if he still has it, but why not kick the tires on him and Dunbar. Put them on the PS while we hope the others can step up. Losing TRE is bad, especially with SB aspirations. Tampa Bay will be much tougher matchup now.  The rest of the schedule we may slide by, but in the playoffs KC, LA Chargers, even Cinci will prove to be tougher tests.  As far as the SB, the NFC is loaded with high octane passing teams. This is a BIG LOSS. Outside of Allen and Diggs, Tre is the MVP.

 

We really need to start getting more pressure on the QB and hopefully the whole defensive scheme steps up and figures out ways to neutralize #1 WRs.

Edited November 27, 2021 by TampaBillsJunkie

[Wizard]

It never hurts to bring someone in. Anyone know which of the guy's has played a similar/scheme role as White?

 

I would want someone who does not create penalties and has a quiet leadership/lunchpail approach.

 

Are one of King, Hayden, or Kirkpatrick like that?

Edited November 27, 2021 by Wizard

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

I would sign 2 or 3 of these guys and let them battle it out. Give us some outs. We have a better shot at finding 1 good corner if we have 4 or 5 to choose from.

[SoCal Deek]

I’m assuming that you can’t trade a draft pick for another team’s CB at this point? 

[NewEra]

Just now, SoCal Deek said:

I’m assuming that you can’t trade a draft pick for another team’s CB at this point? 

 Your assumption is correct sir

Edited November 27, 2021 by NewEra

[without a drought]

They have Cam Lewis, Olaijah Griffin and Nick McCloud here already. I expect them to go there for the active roster and then sign someone to the PS.

[finn]

They may wait until the last weeks of the season, when teams dump high-priced veterans. If one of them wants to play with a contender, he might sign with the Bills for a reasonable salary. 

[NewEra]

38 minutes ago, TampaBillsJunkie said:

Kirkpatrick was decent for a few years, not sure if he still has it, but why not kick the tires on him and Dunbar. Put them on the PS while we hope the others can step up. Losing TRE is bad, especially with SB aspirations. Tampa Bay will be much tougher matchup now.  The rest of the schedule we may slide by, but in the playoffs KC, LA Chargers, even Cinci will prove to be tougher tests.  As far as the SB, the NFC is loaded with high octane passing teams. This is a BIG LOSS. Outside of Allen and Diggs, Tre is the MVP.

 

We really need to start getting more pressure on the QB and hopefully the whole defensive scheme steps up and figures out ways to neutralize #1 WRs.

Kirkpatrick is awful. Always has been imo. 
 

I’d definitely grab Dunbar.  
 

I think we’re rolling with Wallace, Dane, Taron, Siran and Cam…..until one of them get hurt 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

5 minutes ago, without a drought said:

They have Cam Lewis, Olaijah Griffin and Nick McCloud here already. I expect them to go there for the active roster and then sign someone to the PS.

forgot about cam Lewis— I thought he played pretty well in his limited action.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

14 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

I’m assuming that you can’t trade a draft pick for another team’s CB at this point? 

Correct, no more trades

[Livinginthepast]

Any of those prospective fill ins formerly on the Panthers? 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

45 minutes ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

I would sign 2 or 3 of these guys and let them battle it out. Give us some outs. We have a better shot at finding 1 good corner if we have 4 or 5 to choose from.

And who do you cut and expose to waivers during this battle round?

[Blank Stare]

Hard no on Worley. I’d either kick the tires on Dunbar (didn’t realize he was so tall and youngish at 29) or elevate McLoud. I thought he played well in the preseason. I liked his style of play. 

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

17 minutes ago, finn said:

They may wait until the last weeks of the season, when teams dump high-priced veterans. If one of them wants to play with a contender, he might sign with the Bills for a reasonable salary. 

 

Just curious, is there something to be gained by the team dumping these guys?  Wondering why would they dump them then?  Could see dropping them i nthe off season ,but why the last week of regular season?