Kirksey signing with the Bills PS

[DJB]

3 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

 

Yes but not well but that may be good enough for you.

He’s still an upgrade 

1 minute ago, HOUSE said:

Oh noooo

He turns 31 tomorrow 

I like the younger  guys 30 or younger

Don’t let the wife see this!!! 

[Mark Vader]

1 minute ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Is that for all players on PS or just a designated few? I thought they could only protect a couple players from being poached but it could change from week to week.

I'm not quite clear on that. A team can designate players as being "off limits" and have them remain on the squad, whereas the others would be fair game.

 

So, it's a little different. These new practice squad rules are very complex.

[LabattBlue]

I will be honest, I never heard of Kirksey until a few days ago. 😂

[Mark Vader]

1 minute ago, LabattBlue said:

I will be honest, I never heard of Kirksey until a few days ago. 😂

It's not easy to follow every single player in the league.

[DJB]

12 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Yeah I think that’s the case, just l hope that he decides to stay

I mean it seems obvious to me that Kirksey likely knows he’s going to be the starter. Beane is merely stashing him on the PS until he knows the system to avoid taking up a spot on the 53

 

Not complicated 

[Shaw66]

As I've said before, Beane always fills holes.  

 

But this is Houdini-like.   I guess he decided he'd just sign the best inside linebacker who was available after the cuts, and he knew the rosters well enough to know that there would be someone.   Still, it seems like this is later than the last minute.   It's like the last second. 

 

I have no idea about who Kirksey is, but he started everyplace he's been, so that says something.  The Bills just needed someone to stabilize the position.  KIein was the only guy they had who really knew and could execute the position, but his physical skills are too limited.   This is a guy who clearly has mastered defenses at other places, and he has a better physical skill set than Klein.   So, the Bills benefit because, when healthy and familiar with the defense, the guy's probably going to play until Dodson or Bernard or Williams passes him.  He's also going to be a better leader in the LB room, a guy who's veteran status should help the younger guys progress.  

 

Injury is the concern.  Bills need him healthy, maybe for as long as the entire season.

[newcam2012]

58 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

We have our new MLB

Great signing. The Bills needed to upgrade the MLB. 

[DrDawkinstein]

9 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Is that for all players on PS or just a designated few? I thought they could only protect a couple players from being poached but it could change from week to week.

 

6 minutes ago, Mark Vader said:

I'm not quite clear on that. A team can designate players as being "off limits" and have them remain on the squad, whereas the others would be fair game.

 

So, it's a little different. These new practice squad rules are very complex.

 

Any player on the PS can also be "protected" by the original team elevating them to the active roster once they are notified of the outside claim. I believe they have to stay there for a certain amount of time as well.

 

edit, doing some googling on assigning protection:

 

"As of 2020, NFL practice squad rosters can consist of a maximum of 16 players. Six of those players can have unlimited NFL experience, and every Tuesday, each NFL team can protect four players from being signed to another NFL team's active roster"

 

 

Edited August 30, 2023 by DrDawkinstein

[UKBillFan]

Like it - the Bills had a need and have filled it the best they can. Hopefully he'll learn the defense quickly and be fit enough to play more often than not.

[Shaw66]

1 minute ago, DJB said:

I mean it seems obvious to me that Kirksey likely knows he’s going to be the starter. Beane is merely stashing him on the PS until he knows the system to avoid taking up a spot on the 53

 

Not complicated 

And Rapoport reported that Kirksey prioritized winning.   He liked going someplace where he has a shot to be on a really good team.   Browns, Packers, and Texans didn't really give him that.   So, I'm sure they've talked this all the way through, and both Beane and Kirksey know they're getting what each wants.  The guy is going to be on the roster, for sure. 

[newcam2012]

4 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

I will be honest, I never heard of Kirksey until a few days ago. 😂

Pretty solid vs the run not so great vs the pass. He's not great by any means. He's probably better than anyone the Bills have on their roster. Doesn't say a lot but his experience as a play caller is very good too. 

 

I think if he's healthy he will be the starter. 

[without a drought]

9 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

Oh noooo

He turns 31 tomorrow 

I like the younger  guys 30 or younger

 

9 minutes ago, DJB said:

 

Don’t let the wife see this!!! 

Someone better find their wallet.

[Low Positive]

Just now, Shaw66 said:

And Rapoport reported that Kirksey prioritized winning.   He liked going someplace where he has a shot to be on a really good team.   Browns, Packers, and Texans didn't really give him that.   So, I'm sure they've talked this all the way through, and both Beane and Kirksey know they're getting what each wants.  The guy is going to be on the roster, for sure. 

And you have to respect that. This guy was one of the better players on that Browns team that won 1 game over two seasons. 

[Slippery Rubber Mats]

sleepy beane at it again forgetting to put him on the 53

[since79]

27 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said:

went to the PS to finalize contract. when that done? I think he will be put on the 53 man right away

 

I think this is a move to also not have to sign week 1 and guarantee contract.  If we signed him to the 53 that would be the case.  Talking him into PS was great move to get him in to learn.  If spot open stays past week 1, he will move up then.   He was probably being told by others, if there are any, we will sign you after week 1.   This lowers our  risk and we may provide the best opportunity.  

Edited August 30, 2023 by since79

[Johnnycage46]

Just read (https://texanswire.usatoday.com/lists/texans-cut-christian-kirksey-3-reasons/) last year was the first time he played a full season since 2017 (I guess injury issues in the past) and didn't realize he's 30.  He is probably better than any of our current options at MLB.

 

 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

I still say he starts week 1 if healthy.

[Shaw66]

3 minutes ago, newcam2012 said:

Pretty solid vs the run not so great vs the pass. He's not great by any means. He's probably better than anyone the Bills have on their roster. Doesn't say a lot but his experience as a play caller is very good too. 

 

I think if he's healthy he will be the starter. 

And if he's healthy and he isn't the starter, that means someone is playing pretty well.  

[Buffalo_Stampede]

11 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

I will be honest, I never heard of Kirksey until a few days ago. 😂

This is the 2nd time the Bills have been in on Kirksey.

[DrDawkinstein]

2 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I still say he starts week 1 if healthy.

 

He had a few years of overlap with Poyer in Cleveland. Wonder if there is a relationship there and if that will help bring him along.