Fournette to visit Bills tomorrow

[frostbitmic]

3 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

I remember a picture from training camp... I think.

Will he be replacing Harris, Brown or Jones ?

[BillsFanForever19]

5 minutes ago, Fan in Chicago said:

Imo, this is more about replacing the red zone threat that Harris was. And less about yards per carry. Plus the Superbowl experience won't hurt. 

 

This is another frustrating aspect of going with Johnson over Fournette. 

 

While Johnson has more power than Cook, he's not at the level of pile pushing that Fournette or Harris are. Fournette seemed like a seamless fill in for Harris in the Power Back role. Johnson is a drop off there. 

 

He's more of a younger, faster version of a Murray style back. Well rounded, but not the short yardage back of a Fournette or Harris.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

2 minutes ago, frostbitmic said:

Will he be replacing Harris, Brown or Jones ?

All three.  Hey hey hey!

 

[RichRiderBills]

36 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

This is another frustrating aspect of going with Johnson over Fournette. 

 

While Johnson has more power than Cook, he's not at the level of pile pushing that Fournette or Harris are. Fournette seemed like a seamless fill in for Harris in the Power Back role. Johnson is a drop off there. 

 

He's more of a younger, faster version of a Murray style back. Well rounded, but not the short yardage back of a Fournette or Harris.

 

I have a good feeling about Johnson. I don't expect anyone will believe in him or trust him until he does it consistently though. I'm sure the doubt is justified based on that so I totally get this.

 

Fournette has done it before, so he's a name folks know. 

[Goin Breakdown]

Maybe he didnt want to play for 1.7 mil

Edited October 17, 2023 by Goin Breakdown

[RyanC883]

1 hour ago, hondo in seattle said:

 

Yep, I agree.  It's "unreal" that McD is choosing a guy who knows the playbook because the Bills offense is like rocket science and takes years to figure out.  You're absolutely correct if you're saying that take has very little to do with reality.  

 

I'm curious...  Do you honestly believe that McD has an IQ of 70 and his football IQ is even lower?  

 

 

Our playbook being so "complex" that a vet like Fournette could not pick it up is laughable.  If that's the reason McD is not signing him, that's what is unbelievable. 

[EasternOHBillsFan]

1 hour ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

This is another frustrating aspect of going with Johnson over Fournette. 

 

While Johnson has more power than Cook, he's not at the level of pile pushing that Fournette or Harris are. Fournette seemed like a seamless fill in for Harris in the Power Back role. Johnson is a drop off there. 

 

I'm still frustrated we couldn't keep Blackshear... yeah, I am one of those Blackshear fans LOL 

 

Curious to see how this Ty Johnson works out.

[BADOLBILZ]

2 hours ago, Fan in Chicago said:

Imo, this is more about replacing the red zone threat that Harris was. And less about yards per carry. Plus the Superbowl experience won't hurt. 

 

Yeah Harris and Murray were analytics superstars from inside the 3 yard line........which I agree,  is probably largely the appeal for McD and Dorsey wrt the reserve backs behind Cook.    It was a area of major struggle last season.

[EasternOHBillsFan]

31 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

Our playbook being so "complex" that a vet like Fournette could not pick it up is laughable.  If that's the reason McD is not signing him, that's what is unbelievable. 

 

Ty Johnson isn't a scrub, though... he did play for the Jets for the last 2 1/2 seasons... how can you judge his abilities from that, really?

[Matt_In_NH]

Does this mean Harris is out long term?   

[newcam2012]

Get it done Beane. Lenny scores TDs. 

[Low Positive]

41 minutes ago, EasternOHBillsFan said:

 

I'm still frustrated we couldn't keep Blackshear... yeah, I am one of those Blackshear fans LOL 

 

Curious to see how this Ty Johnson works out.

Blackshear has 95 career rushing yards on 28 attempts on a Carolina team that is starved for offense.

[Beast]

[Beck Water]

 

Nevah Mind

[John from Riverside]

It’s not like Ty Johnson is some kind of slouch and he’s been through camp with the team. He immediately offer some thing on special teams.
 

I was surprised whenever I hear the whole, bringing the free agent Court running back in thing with Johnson available

[BillsFanForever19]

54 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

 

Nevah Mind

 

Thanks for the breaking news.

[EasternOHBillsFan]

13 hours ago, FrenchConnection said:

Blackshear has 95 career rushing yards on 28 attempts on a Carolina team that is starved for offense.

 

Frank Reich is their coach and they are 0-6... so clearly they don't know WHAT they are doing. We're talking about a third string RB here, not the starting spot.... come on now.

[Ayjent]

LaMical Perine on the Chiefs PS is a good player that is powerful enough, has good vision between the tackles and is a receiving threat.  Actually a really good receiver that knows how to set up his blocks on screens.  I was actually surprised to see him not on an active roster.  I’d take Perine over Ty Johnson. 

[The Wiz]

Apparently it's happening..... again.

 

 

[NewEra]

Fat Lenny.  At least he has a good nickname. All Bills fans appreciate good nicknames