Safety Help - who might be available?

[boyst]

Dean Marlowe for a 6th

[corta765]

4 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

By god, is that Christian Wade's intro music!? 

 

 

 

Wrong Thread lol

[Bruffalo]

Just now, corta765 said:

 

Wrong Thread lol

He can do it all. 

[Back2Buff]

I posted this in the other thread, but Abram, Edmunds, Wingard are probably the ones maybe available on one year expiring deals on crap teams.

 

I think the most logical move for the Bills is, move Neal back to safety full time.  He came into the league as a safety and still have no idea why he wasn't kept there.

 

During training camp, they were evaluating Mccould vs Lewis as the last roster spot.  Both guys were getting time at safety.  My guess, Cam Lewis could probably step in too.

[Freddie's Dead]

I'll throw out Dean Cain and Ron Pitts....

Edited October 31, 2022 by Freddie's Dead

[freddyjj]

1 hour ago, Richard Noggin said:

 

THE Ko Simpson?!

I was thinking Bill Simpson, but I am old, and Bill's older...

 

 

Leonard Smith and Kurt Schultz

Some Snot Knockers!

 

[ColoradoBills]

55 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

The answer is on the roster— start getting Benford some reps! 

 

I would tend to agree.  I'm sure Beane will look around to see what might be available, but most likely it's "next man up".

Just have to hope that as of now Poyer can be back relatively healthy later in the season.

[MAJBobby]

1 hour ago, Beck Water said:

I think we do pretty well with Hamlin replacing Hyde, and he'll continue to get better.

But IMHO if both Poyer and Hyde are out, it's a drop-off with Hamlin and Johnson esp against the run.

 

Even if Poyer is not out for very long, I think our depth at safety is very thin and reinforcements would be prudent.

 

So.....who is available either by trade, or lurking on someone's PS, who might be an upgrade on Johnson or at least decent depth?

 

Teams who are edging towards "out of it" and might be trade partners would include:

AFC  Texans Steelers Jags Raiders - possibly Browns if they lose to the Bengals tonight, but they're likely still hoping to run the tables when Watson returns

NFC  Lions Panthers - I don't think the Rams Packers and Bears have given up on the season yet, nor have the Bucs and Saints with being only 1 game behind the division lead.

 

 

Do you want a Trade???

 

Chuck Clark from the Ravens.. 27 years old, has another year after this on a cheap Contract.  16 game starter before got burried behind Williams and Hamilton this year.  THAT is the trade.

[Beck Water]

3 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

Do you want a Trade???

 

Chuck Clark from the Ravens.. 27 years old, has another year after this on a cheap Contract.  16 game starter before got burried behind Williams and Hamilton this year.  THAT is the trade.

 

The thing is, he's not buried behind them.  He's played 100% of the defensive snaps in all 8 games.

 

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClarCh00.htm

 

I'd love him, sure, but why would the Birdies deal him?

 

1 hour ago, boyst said:

Dean Marlowe for a 6th

 

I wouldn't hate it, but since he just started a win for the Falcons and they're currently leading their crap division with a record that would be last in a more competitive group, I think they say "nope"

Edited October 31, 2022 by Beck Water

[MAJBobby]

9 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

The thing is, he's not buried behind them.  He's played 100% of the defensive snaps in all 8 games.

 

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClarCh00.htm

 

I'd love him, sure, but why would the Birdies deal him?

 

 

I wouldn't hate it, but since he just started a win for the Falcons and they're currently leading their crap division with a record that would be last in a more competitive group, I think they say "nope"

Hamilton and Williams are the "starters"  Granted I will give you that the Ravens have been playing 3 safeties due to their INJ at CB.  And then Williams went on IR.  I forgot about that, so yep take that idea off the list.

Edited October 31, 2022 by MAJBobby

[MAJBobby]

Terrell Burgess and Rapp from Rams are other options.

[Florida Bills Fanatic]

If the Bills feel that there is an actual need, I have confidence that they have anticipated that two 30 plus year old safeties have a limited shelf life that may expire suddenly.  We don't know what the team does during the closed portions of practice and we don't know who they have prepared.  Some contributors in this forum have already identified some possible options (Benford, Neal, T. Johnson, etc.).  If they don't make a move at the trade deadline, they are comfortable with their current options.

[Special K]

Wonder if Xavier Rhodes, who is on the Bills practice squad, could have any success at safety?

[frostbitmic]

Trade Moss to Cleveland for Safety Grant Delpit and RB Hunt.

 

It must be happening, I didn't see Moss last night. If Delpit and Hunt are out tonight, this trade is on. 

 

💀

 

Mark Kelso's helmet is ready and able.

Edited October 31, 2022 by frostbitmic

[buffblue]

John Hagy or Pierson Prioleau

[QLBillsFan]

2 hours ago, JoeF said:

I would call the Raiders about Jonathan Abram.  They did not pick up his 5th year option.  He has shown steady improvement this year from being a disappointment as a first rounder.  He can play free, strong and come in the box on running plays.  Ran a 4.45 at the combine and is a player on the rise.  He is stout against the run and his tackling has improved.

 

He could benefit from being in this defense.  Would offer the Cody Ford 5th and go to a 4th if they want more.  Evaluate him for a longer term deal this last half a year.

Abram is big time hitter and best in run game. Coverage skills are not great. If we go S we need good cover guy imho. 

[eee1776]

41 minutes ago, Special K said:

Wonder if Xavier Rhodes, who is on the Bills practice squad, could have any success at safety?

Asked this in a previous post...It makes some sence

[Big Turk]

Here is a realistic look by Cover 1...good breakdown on the players as well: