billsbackto81 Posted July 24, 2023 Posted July 24, 2023 By looking at his highlights he's the slowest 4.41 guy I've ever seen. Quote
John from Riverside Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 3 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Crikey. There must be better available on the street than him. I mean, does it really matter whoever they sign is probably just training camp fodder Quote
Buffalo Boy Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Fleezoid said: This reminds me of my childhood. We never had a lot of money so my parents always ended up buying me the knock-offs. Hydrox cookies instead of Oreo’s Still effing scarred! 1 3 Quote
Chaos Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 3 hours ago, RobbRiddick said: There's no way Darrynton is a real name. He clearly made this up to get noticed. have you met his other brother Darrynton? 1 1 Quote
DJB Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 He backed up D Henry so clearly he is a bruising power type back Quote
Richard Noggin Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 7 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Crikey. There must be better available on the street than him. Say...more? Quote
mrags Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 I’ve heard of hi…… oh wait. Never heard of him. Doesn’t matter. Don’t care. He’s a camp body and won’t even make the practice team. Quote
Richard Noggin Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 5 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Just watched a bit of highlights. Not fast, but shifty/slick running style. Actually reminded me a bit of Blacksheer. Seems like a lack of break away speed. Real nose for the end and finishes off runs well. Guy looks like a hitman inside the 5. Haven't seen him as a receiver yet. 5 hours ago, GunnerBill said: He reminds me a lot of Singletary. 100% what I thought of when reading @BuffaloBillyG's assessment. Can either of you compare that to Evans for my uninformed self (giving me a comparison across unified evaluation)? Quote
BobbyC81 Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 8 hours ago, Heavy Kevi said: I'm kind of shocked it's not Taiwan Jones But I'm ok with it. Hines was likely to play a very small role outside of returning, and I would guess now we just take the ball at the 25 whenever possible this year. I hate that new rule. There’s nothing like the home fans getting excited about the opening kickoff. Now there likely will be an anticlimactic fair catch? Ugh! 2 Quote
GunnerBill Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Richard Noggin said: Say...more? Couldn't get on the field in Tennessee who were willing to cut their losses on a day 2 pick after 2 seasons. That isn't a ringing endorsement. Quote
Doc Brown Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 3 hours ago, BobbyC81 said: I hate that new rule. There’s nothing like the home fans getting excited about the opening kickoff. Now there likely will be an anticlimactic fair catch? Ugh! I don't like that they put it in well after the start of free agency and the draft with only a one year trial period. The Bills as we know value Special Teams when making free agency signings and draft picks. Squib kicks are too volatile and most teams just prefer to take it at the 25 so they don't get called for a penalty that will set them back or have a player injured. The slight chance of a significant kick return isn't worth the risk for most teams. Maybe it will be for the Bills who should stress the opponents kick off coverage if they feel they have the significant advantage in Special Teams personnel. Maybe losing Hines changes that thought depending on Harty's acumen. Quote
BillsFanForever19 Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 42 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Couldn't get on the field in Tennessee who were willing to cut their losses on a day 2 pick after 2 seasons. That isn't a ringing endorsement. He had issues with injuries. Also D'Onta Foreman rose into a very solid RB for them during his time there. He never really had much of an opportunity. So they see untapped potential. And ultimately, Beane brought in Hines for his speed, receiving ability, and return ability. He wanted another RB like that. Evans fits that same type of build. 2 Quote
Kirby Jackson Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 I liked him better than Zack Moss coming out 🤷🏻♂️. That’s not saying much as neither is any good. Hopefully a fresh start gives him a chance to be a depth back. Quote
GunnerBill Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said: He had issues with injuries. Also D'Onta Foreman rose into a very solid RB for them during his time there. He never really had much of an opportunity. So they see untapped potential. And ultimately, Beane brought in Hines for his speed, receiving ability, and return ability. He wanted another RB like that. Evans fits that same type of build. You don't give up on a day 2 pick after two years just because it is crowded in front of him. You do that because you determined he can't play at the level required. Since then he managed to earn just 14 attempts with the Bears and then was cut after OTAs by the Colts. It doesn't mean it is impossible that he suddenly breaks out into a legit NFL running back but I think the odds are very firmly stacked against. And his receiving ability is a total tbc... he has 7 targets and 5 receptions for a career. I get it he offers some return ability and got on the field a bit for that as a rookie. If what the Bills really wanted to do here was just add another guy to the camp mix as a returner I suppose I get it. If they were looking to strengthen the running back room I maintain - there are better alternatives on the street. 3 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I liked him better than Zack Moss coming out 🤷🏻♂️. That’s not saying much as neither is any good. Hopefully a fresh start gives him a chance to be a depth back. Well the Colts had him in for a cup of coffee in OTAs and stuck with Zack. So it doesn't say a lot. Edited July 25, 2023 by GunnerBill 1 1 Quote
Kirby Jackson Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Well the Colts had him in for a cup of coffee in OTAs and stuck with Zack. So it doesn't say a lot. The same Indianapolis Colts that traded a 1st & 3rd for Carson Wentz? 1 Quote
GunnerBill Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: The same Indianapolis Colts that traded a 1st & 3rd for Carson Wentz? The very same. Although we know their QB calls were driven by Frank Reich he has admitted as much. It is what got him fired. I think on Evans though it isn't just that the Colts let him go after taking one look in OTAs.... the whole career trajectory in the NFL suggests he isn't at the level. Quote
Sierra Foothills Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 Everything I've read is that the Bills offense is on the complex side and that's the reason that players generally have a hard time contributing in year one... in fact that's why it was said that Hynes had so few touches last year. Now just as Hynes was up to speed and ready to show his talents, this happens. I hope I'm surprised but I'm having a hard time seeing Evans succeeding here for the very same reason... he's got a ton of catching up to do. Also a very important question here and across the league is whether he can pass block. 1 Quote
TampaBillsJunkie Posted July 25, 2023 Posted July 25, 2023 A third round pick. Fits the mold of what Beane loves. Got to love that 3rd round for RBs. Quote
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