TheyCallMeAndy Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 2 hours ago, StHustle said: Hamlin will be back. Bet that. He was absolutely awful in coverage and missed his fair share of tackles. Upgrading safety is a must. I’m not sure Benford is enough to make you say “we are all set.” 3 1 Quote
KOKBILLS Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 3 hours ago, John from Riverside said: I’ve heard musings of this before, but today was the first time that I actually heard it on one bills live at the bills are planning to move Christian Benford to safety Thoughts? Honestly I'd be a little surprised if it's not at least tried. Quote
MJS Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 What did they say? Was it just speculation, or was there some mention of it by coaches or something? 1 Quote
US Egg Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Benford looks promising based on his brevity of work. But forecasting him in any set role is stretching it a bit. 1 Quote
BigAl2526 Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 It makes some sense assuming Buffalo thinks they have starters on the roster at CB - namely Kaiir Elam Tre White and Johnson. It's pretty clear that when both Hyde and Poyer are on the field the Bills get elite play out of their safeties. It's just as clear that when one of them is out, the Bills get inadequate play out of all their backup players at safety. If the Bills think they can get starter quality play out of Benford at safety, it reduces the urgency of drafting a replacement for Poyer should it be impractical to re-sign him. If the Bills do re-sign Poyer, Benford would still give quality depth and avoid the drop-off in play they had this year. They have a better record of finding quality CBs in the draft than safeties. 2 Quote
Thurman#1 Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 185 pounds on wiki, but 208 on ESPN. The correct figure will have a lot to do with the answer. Nothing's impossible, and he's certainly smart enough, but my guess is no. Edited January 28, 2023 by Thurman#1 Quote
TheBeaneBandit Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) Yeah I don't think Benford is fast enough where you could play him in man coverage at corner more than part time so I'm all for the idea. He has shown good tackling fundamentals so I'm optimistic this could be a good move. I also expect a safety drafted somewhere as this is supposed to be a pretty good class. Yeah I don't think Benford is fast enough where you could play him in man coverage at corner more than part time so I'm all for the idea. He has shown good tackling fundamentals so I'm optimistic this could be a good move. I also expect a safety drafted somewhere as this is supposed to be a pretty good class. I'm gonna get the papers get the papers. Edited January 28, 2023 by TheBeaneBandit Quote
LyndonvilleBill Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 41 minutes ago, Thurman#1 said: 185 pounds on wiki, but 208 on ESPN. The correct figure will have a lot to do with the answer. Nothing's impossible, and he's certainly smart enough, but my guess is no. Bills site says 205, so I would go with this. Quote
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 11 hours ago, Sargent Hulka said: Don't they have to hire a new safeties coach first? Nah, just give Benford this: 1 6 Quote
CSBill Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Good idea. One or the other of our Pro-Bowl caliber Safeties will not be back, and it seems to me Benford has Safety-like tools. Concerning the present roster, he looks like the most valid candidate. Quote
Don Otreply Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 12 hours ago, John from Riverside said: I’ve heard musings of this before, but today was the first time that I actually heard it on one bills live at the bills are planning to move Christian Benford to safety Thoughts? This is just proof that Beane and McDermott read the stadium wall, guys here were way ahead of the curve on this one, 😁👍 Now maybe they will get the O-line taken care of too, 🤞 Quote
Ethan in Cleveland Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Yes then White to safety in 2024 to replace Hyde Quote
Doc Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 Do it. Going to need to save some money somewhere. Quote
First Round Bust Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 13 hours ago, harmonkillebrew said: He's got similar size to Poyer. Is considered a ballhawk and touted for his physicality. Would make a lot of sense. comes down to Hamlin, Marlowe or Benford and I will take Benford with a training camp at the position and year in the secondary under his belt, plus saves money under the salary cap...no drafted rookie is going to start for the Bills if they can help it. Quote
Augie Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 14 hours ago, StHustle said: Hamlin will be back. Bet that. I wouldn’t bet it (partly because I don’t gamble), but if he does return it would not completely shock me. Maybe we’ll hear more in the coming months to shed some light on that possibility. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go sign up for medical school. Quote
frostbitmic Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 There's the possibility that at this point we don't have any Safeties on our roster. Poyer likely gets more than we can afford to pay elsewhere. Though his injury filled season may lower his value on the market. Marlowe and Johnson are free agents Hyde and Hamlin may never play again because of medical conditions Neal was used at Safety before being moved to CB. He could be a candidate to move back. Quote
Doc Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, frostbitmic said: There's the possibility that at this point we don't have any Safeties on our roster. Poyer likely gets more than we can afford to pay elsewhere. Though his injury filled season may lower his value on the market. Marlowe and Johnson are free agents Hyde and Hamlin may never play again because of medical conditions Neal was used at Safety before being moved to CB. He could be a candidate to move back. Hyde was possibly ready to be back for tomorrow's game if the Bills made it. Another 6 months (to training camp) and he should definitely be good to go, barring any unforeseen complications/events. 1 Quote
frostbitmic Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Doc said: Hyde was possibly ready to be back for tomorrow's game if the Bills made it. Another 6 months (to training camp) and he should definitely be good to go, barring any unforeseen complications/events. It's possible Hyde will be back and I hope he is, but after having Vertebra fused in his neck, or whatever they did, I wouldn't go into the season expecting him to be the player he was, if he plays at all. Quote
Beck Water Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 16 hours ago, John from Riverside said: I’ve heard musings of this before, but today was the first time that I actually heard it on one bills live at the bills are planning to move Christian Benford to safety Thoughts? McDermott said it was a consideration in his end-of-season presser on Monday. 1 Quote
Simon Says Posted January 28, 2023 Posted January 28, 2023 16 hours ago, John from Riverside said: I’ve heard musings of this before, but today was the first time that I actually heard it on one bills live at the bills are planning to move Christian Benford to safety Thoughts? I didn't think it was a definite PLAN . He played well when he got an opportunity so I wonder if they leave him at CB to develop. Quote
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