Kirksey signing with the Bills PS

[Manther]

2 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said:

Very happy to see this. I didnt expect Beane to go after much of anyone. But I'm pleasantly surprised with Ifedi and now Kirksey

Ya, Beane done good.  Very cool!

[Big Turk]

Nice signing...

[newcam2012]

23 minutes ago, Manther said:

Ya, Beane done good.  Very cool!

Beane is smarter than we fans. 

[stevewin]

 

[CSBill]

1 hour ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I still say he starts week 1 if healthy.

Put that on the Hot Take thread. 

[NewEra]

2 hours 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 he’s gonna stay there a little bit, but I hope you’re right.  Who’s roster spot does he take?

[ndirish1978]

 

 

[NewEra]

2 hours 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 

I dunno. All that makes sense but from my couch, I can’t tell how obvious it is that he’s the starter.  I hope he’s the starter.  I haven’t heard anything from the team to confirm that.  Lots of things sounds like a no brainer to me, yet McB has other ideas. 

[BaaadThingsMan]

Like it

[Shanahan's Horseshoe]

1 hour ago, The Jokeman said:

Didn't Kirksey replace Cunningham in Houston?

  Not sure. Cunningham was hurt last year and is 3 years younger. But one got cut

from the worst team in the league and the other is starting for the odds on favortire to win the NFC. 

1 hour ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I kind of feel like Kirksey was their plan for while. But I’ll never be able to prove it.

 

Something fishy about him not practicing all summer with a hammy and then healthy the moment he’s released. 

That’s a hell of a long game for an old average linebacker.  

[Alphadawg7]

This is quite the scoop by Beane, I have no doubt that this is an immediate upgrade at MLB and it certainly calms some of the panic at MLB being still so unsettled.  

 

I suspect he will be on the active 53 here very soon, and wouldn't surprise me if he was active week 1

[Warriorspikes51]

YES. Win Beane! 

[wppete]

Maybe Kirksey can start the first 4-6 games and that gives Dorian Williams time to learn the playbook cover to cover with Confidence

[Warriorspikes51]

Side note:  what did Klein do to piss Beane off so much?

 

some harsh language here!

 

“With us terminating A.J. (Klein), we felt (good about) Christian getting in here, getting our system,” Beane said.

 

https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2023/08/buffalo-bills-adding-veteran-lb-to-practice-squad-could-he-be-an-option-at-middle-linebacker.html

[HurlyBurly51]

3 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

I believe PS players have the ability to decide to stay with the team/on the PS if someone does try to get him. Kinda like Free Agents.

I thought the team also has the ability to elevate to the 53 if someone is trying to poach the PS.

[Warriorspikes51]

2 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

It's good to get some insurance. But I think people are getting ahead of themselves here as far as him taking over the MLB spot.

 

They signed the guy to the Practice Squad. Which means he's not getting a shot until a.) McDermott feels he's had enough time learning and b.) Bernard/Dodson have had their shot and failed.

 

If they truly felt as fans do that he's an immediate upgrade and needs to be put in the starting lineup immediately, they wouldn't have put him on the Practice Squad.

oh come on!!! Admit you were wrong just once amigo!😜

 

Why cut someone from the 53 before they need to is likely the thinking here

3 hours ago, SmokinES3 said:

Why do I keep hearing on Twitter that Texan fans hate the guy? 

They should get their priorities in order as to who deserves hate in that organization...

plenty of Bills fans felt the same way about Edmunds haha

3 hours ago, Back2Buff said:

My bet he gets signed to 53 man roster after Week 1 to avoid guarantee and to lower cap hit.

good thinking. They could elevate him week 1 if he gets up to speed quick enough, then put him on the 53 after 9/11

[realtruelove]

6 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Side note:  what did Klein do to piss Beane off so much?

 

some harsh language here!

 

“With us terminating A.J. (Klein), we felt (good about) Christian getting in here, getting our system,” Beane said.

 

https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2023/08/buffalo-bills-adding-veteran-lb-to-practice-squad-could-he-be-an-option-at-middle-linebacker.html

Klein never turns around when covering receiver and clutches to boot.  It seems like our our whole back 7 cover this way however.

[BillsFanForever19]

8 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

oh come on!!! Admit you were wrong just once amigo!😜

 

Why cut someone from the 53 before they need to is likely the thinking here

 

I always said I didn't see us signing a MLB and plugging and playing them. And I still don't see it. He was signed to the Practice Squad. He'll spend some time there getting healthy and learning the playbook, scheme, and playcalls. If or when Dodson/Bernard falter, he'll get called up when he's ready.

 

I didn't think we'd make the move and I'm pleasantly surprised they did. Kirskey probably eventually ends up starting because I think that the odds that Dodson/Bernard will falter is great. But it won't be immediate like everyone wants and expects.

Edited August 30, 2023 by BillsFanForever19

[Warriorspikes51]

1 minute ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

I always said I didn't see us signing a MLB and plugging and playing them. And I still don't see it. He was signed to the Practice Squad. He'll spend some time there getting healthy and learning the playbook, scheme, and playcalls. If or when Dodson/Bernard falter, he'll get called up when he's ready.

 

He probably eventually ends up there because I think that Dodson/Bernard will falter. But it won't be immediate like everyone wants.

Haha! He’s starting week 1 because I said so!!!

 

please keep Dodson off the field!

[Turbo44]

15 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Side note:  what did Klein do to piss Beane off so much?

 

some harsh language here!

 

“With us terminating A.J. (Klein), we felt (good about) Christian getting in here, getting our system,” Beane said.

 

https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2023/08/buffalo-bills-adding-veteran-lb-to-practice-squad-could-he-be-an-option-at-middle-linebacker.html

Klein prob wasn't willing to go on PS