Yantha Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I can't stop thinking about the amazing transformation of DJ Fluker at the Alabama pro day. AMAZING. Regardless if you like the guy or not as a prospect, you have to give him credit for his determination and absolute success to a CRAZY level for what he was able to accomplish as a player and as a person. I'm going to outline why I think the Bills should take a serious look, and even SURPRISE the league (especially us fans) but signing him on an incentive-based contract. Start him at RT or slide him to RG, let that man compete. I personally envision him as a mauling RG, more than a RT. Some might say he's not built for it. I'll show some comparisons below to help dispel those UNDERSTANDABLE (if kneejerk.....) reaction. Here's a clip of that transformation (in case you missed it) (more below) As a starting point, I think that a good place to look, is at Isaac Seumalo, the ex-Eagle who was by all accounts the most coveted OG on the FA market this offseason. Here are his measurables. Seumalo Height: 6'4'' Weight: 305 pounds Arm Length: 33'' Hand Size: 10'' Fluker (compared to Seumalo) Measurables Height: 6'5'' (+1 inch) Weight: 330 pounds (+15 lbs) Arm Length: 36 1/4'' (+3 1/4") Hand Size: 10.5'' (+0.5") I understand there's the whole leverage thing, but leverage is mainly created by pad level, and we're talking about ONE inch... Yes the arm length is 3 inches longer, but the man is a steam roller. Very strong, so I think if he locks on? YOU. ARE. TOAST. I'm just going to put my hand up high and say "Hey Beane! Look over here!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I bet those vitamins are awesome, 😁 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 My guess is there is a good chance nobody even signs him and he tries out for a spring league next season. If he does get an NFL camp look..........I bet he just gets hurt pretty quickly and that's it. You don't just walk away from playing pro football for a couple years and come back in your 30's because you worked out a lot. I hope for his sake he is the exception.........always felt bad for him getting bullied and physically abused by his girlfriend. Dude is a true gentle giant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 He'll end up on the 4 game suspension list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: He'll end up on the 4 game suspension list He’s already been busted for roids before. He’s never looked close to this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, aristocrat said: He’s already been busted for roids before. He’s never looked close to this before. 8 games then 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 minute ago, aristocrat said: He’s already been busted for roids before. He’s never looked close to this before. He's a McD character type guy. Get it done Beane! This team need to add some nastiness. The clapping, smiling, skipping, and good guy attitude falls short year after year. Look at how Cinci blew the team out of the water. Remember, what the Chiefs did in 13 seconds? A nasty, aggressive, and perhaps dirty player would have ripped the gonads off of Kelce at the line. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I was thinking IHOP but friends say he's more of a Waffle House guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I think he is interesting, but he is going to have to wait until after the draft honestly. He’s 32 and has not played in a game in 3 years. I think there is a place for him to get a shot, but he will have to wait imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) On 4/25/2023 at 8:22 AM, Yantha said: As a starting point, I think that a good place to look, is at Isaac Seumalo, the ex-Eagle who was by all accounts the most coveted OG on the FA market this offseason. Here are his measurables. Seumalo Height: 6'4'' Weight: 305 pounds Arm Length: 33'' Hand Size: 10'' Fluker (compared to Seumalo) Measurables Height: 6'5'' (+1 inch) Weight: 330 pounds (+15 lbs) Arm Length: 36 1/4'' (+3 1/4") Hand Size: 10.5'' (+0.5") I understand there's the whole leverage thing, but leverage is mainly created by pad level, and we're talking about ONE inch... Yes the arm length is 3 inches longer, but the man is a steam roller. Very strong, so I think if he locks on? YOU. ARE. TOAST. I'm just going to put my hand up high and say "Hey Beane! Look over here!" Seumalo is 29 and coming off a terrific season. Fluker is 32 and coming off a season where he completely disappeared, and one before that where he was cut from I believe three practice squads. That's two years off (not three as several said above). Wouldn't mind taking a flier on him at vet min. Anything beyond that, though, and no thanks. Edited April 26, 2023 by Thurman#1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantha Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Thurman#1 said: Seumalo is 29 and coming off a terrific season. Fluker is 32 and coming off a season where he completely disappeared, and one before that where he was cut from I believe three practice squads. That's two years off (not three as several said above). Wouldn't mind taking a flier on him at vet min. Anything beyond that, though, and no thanks. Yep. I agree. I think something close to a vet min, but incentive based. It would become more if he plays a full season, and starts all games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 First things first, he’s gotta get the roids out of his system before he signs so it’s not an immediate suspension and everybody knows it. I’d give him a shot in camp, see if he still has something to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Spencer Brown. Enough said. Bring him in for the minimum. Can’t hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) Let’s sign Da’Rick a T.O too! Yeyyyyy! Edited April 27, 2023 by Irv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/24/2023 at 8:38 PM, stuvian said: I was thinking IHOP but friends say he's more of a Waffle House guy Apparently, his personal trainer kept him out of the Golden Corrals...🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabden Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/24/2023 at 7:41 PM, BADOLBILZ said: My guess is there is a good chance nobody even signs him and he tries out for a spring league next season. If he does get an NFL camp look..........I bet he just gets hurt pretty quickly and that's it. You don't just walk away from playing pro football for a couple years and come back in your 30's because you worked out a lot. I hope for his sake he is the exception.........always felt bad for him getting bullied and physically abused by his girlfriend. Dude is a true gentle giant. A buddy of mines cousin was drafted in the 5th rd a few years back by the Rams. 6'5" 300lb OG forgot his college. He did not make through training camp because he was too nice of a guy and did not have that mean streak to compete at the nfl level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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