Hines out for the year

[billsbackto81]

  On 7/24/2023 at 1:40 PM, GunnerBill said:

We don't have a returner. 

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With all the new rules neutering the return game is it really that crucial?

 

How many kick offs get returned?

 

Pretty much need someone to fair catch on punts most times. Micah Hyde has sure hands.

 

I'm just trying to look on the bright side😊

[Big Turk]

Well, now we don't have to worry about Dorsey integrating him into the offense and about how we were going to keep so many RBs.

[Big Turk]

  On 7/24/2023 at 1:40 PM, GunnerBill said:

We don't have a returner. 

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Pretty sure Harty was a very good return man.

[GunnerBill]

Lots of people reminding me Harty has history as a returner. Yes I forgot about him. In my defense he wasn't called Harty at the time!

[BADOLBILZ]

  On 7/24/2023 at 1:57 PM, DapperCam said:

Not sure why we never got Hines involved in the passing game more (to beat a dead horse). 

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Because by the time they needed to throw the ball underneath more they were:

 

1) Using James Cook more in that role and getting 5.7 yards per carry

 

2) Allen was struggling with more with short throw accuracy than long throws due to his elbow injury

 

The only RB in the NFL who might be as good as an actual starting slot WR running routes is McCaffrey.   And even then we aren't talking exceptional in that regard.  Otherwise these guys gotta' run the ball to warrant receiver looks.    They aren't the equivalent of slot WR's regardless of the hyperbole people want to attach to their games. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

Bills could probably go after money but I doubt it.

 

 

[4merper4mer]

  On 7/24/2023 at 2:12 PM, ScottLaw said:

Karma for extremely overpaying a 3rd string RB? (if you believe in Karma) 

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Jackassery for the sake of jackassery?  If you believe innjackasseery.

[BADOLBILZ]

  On 7/24/2023 at 2:14 PM, GunnerBill said:

Lots of people reminding me Harty has history as a returner. Yes I forgot about him. In my defense he wasn't called Harty at the time!

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With Sherfield, Shakir and Shorter........he has to be Sharty.

[BuffaloBillyG]

  On 7/24/2023 at 2:16 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Bills could probably go after money but I doubt it.

 

 

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That's even more unfortunate for Hines. Dude was just enjoying a day. Hope for the best for the guy.

[John from Riverside]

  On 7/24/2023 at 1:35 PM, Don Otreply said:

Faaaaak, that sucks, 

 

kinda takes care of the over abundance of RBs on the roster, now we just need a kick returner…, maybe one of our 4,5,6 position receivers can fill the role…

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It’s gonna be Harti 

[BADOLBILZ]

  On 7/24/2023 at 2:16 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Bills could probably go after money but I doubt it.

 

 

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So definitely non-football injury and probably more of an insurance matter than the Bills being on the hook for any of his salary and yes, they can probably......and should.......go after the bonus for cap space.

[Dablitzkrieg]

  On 7/24/2023 at 2:20 PM, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

So definitely non-football injury and probably more of an insurance matter than the Bills being on the hook for any of his salary and yes, they can probably......and should.......go after the bonus for cap space.

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Yeah, they definitely shouldnt

[Buffalo_Stampede]

Honestly hate this time of year. All I hope for is no injuries. Lions hit hard already.

 

 

[Alphadawg7]

That is a bummer.  He took a pay cut to stay and had a lot of value as a returner and potential backup receiving weapon at RB.  Good dude, wish him all the best in his recovery. 

[Clyde Smith]

  On 7/24/2023 at 2:21 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Honestly hate this time of year. All I hope for is no injuries. Lions hit hard already.

 

 

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Probably cause their field turf is trash. That's where we lost Tre and Von.

[Beast]

  On 7/24/2023 at 2:16 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Bills could probably go after money but I doubt it.

 

 

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That just sucks. Poor guy.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

 

[Maynard]

Man, that sucks. Murray just got a lot more safe. 

[Matt_In_NH]

  On 7/24/2023 at 1:35 PM, BuffaloBillyG said:

It appears that the Bills would suffer a $1.5M dead cap while gaining $2M in cap if they were to cut him. That's really not much of a dead cap. Now, I think they will more than likely just IR him...but being he was injured working out away from team activities may open the door for a release.

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It is $1.5M more than $0

[Beast]

  On 7/24/2023 at 2:25 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:

 

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I would imagine sitting stationary on a jet ski is not an activity that involved significant risk.

 

If he got hurt in a car accident would they be trying to get money from him?

 

Hopefully the Bills will not go after any of his salary. That would be a bad look.

Edited July 24, 2023 by Beast