JMM Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 Obviously the Bills tried to trade him. Possibly they never got a good offer, but it's just as likely no other team was really interested. Which again confirms to me my opinion, which is that the issues with him go well beyond physical and his " fit" in our scheme. So now what? Inactive the rest of the year? Try to give him one more chance? Most likely he gets traded again after the season. Quote
oldmanfan Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Keep working. His work effort on the field or off is not impressing the team. Time for him to look in the mirror and decide if he wants to be an NFL player. Edited October 31, 2023 by oldmanfan 3 1 4 Quote
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, JMM said: Obviously the Bills tried to trade him. Possibly they never got a good offer, but it's just as likely no other team was really interested. Which again confirms to me my opinion, which is that the issues with him go well beyond physical and his " fit" in our scheme. So now what? Inactive the rest of the year? Try to give him one more chance? Most likely he gets traded again after the season. Good chance he's traded in the off season. More moves tend to happen then anyway. Or maybe it just takes him awhile to get it and will become good. There's a fairly good size list of players who everyone here wanted to be cut/traded but turned out to be a decent player. Oliver comes to mind at the top of the list along with AJ. 2 4 Quote
jkeerie Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, JMM said: Obviously the Bills tried to trade him. Possibly they never got a good offer, but it's just as likely no other team was really interested. Which again confirms to me my opinion, which is that the issues with him go well beyond physical and his " fit" in our scheme. So now what? Inactive the rest of the year? Try to give him one more chance? Most likely he gets traded again after the season. And we know this for sure, how???? 3 1 1 8 Quote
PayDaBill$ Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 He’s pretty raw but not without talent. He cost next to nothing. Get him some reps & experience. No need to give up on him yet. 6 9 Quote
MikePJ76 Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 He has lots of time on his contract left so there is no reason to just give him away. It may click at some point and the position becomes a strength for the team. 4 Quote
34-78-83 Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 Certainly not obvious that the Bills tried to trade him. Keep trying to develop him while he's on his rookie deal. We know the talent and physical skills are there. Wait and see. Doesn't hurt anything. 5 2 Quote
skibum Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) To all the folks who suggest he be traded - Traded for what??? He's a first round pick who can't get on the field, even when injuries strike. Who is press-boxed in favor of off-the-couch Josh freaking Norman! Who forced his GM to cough up a 3rd rounder to bring in yet another vet at the deadline! How do you wash that kind of stink off? I think they're stuck with him. Either the light bulb goes on, or they cut him in the off-season. Maybe they try to stash him on the practice squad, but it seems like they think he can't play pro ball at all. Edited October 31, 2023 by skibum 3 1 1 Quote
Boatdrinks Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 Draft day or thereabouts. He’s finished here 1 Quote
stlbills13 Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 He'll have a huge pick in the playoffs 1 Quote
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Bogie_Klinkhammer said: Season tickets in the press box My ass! I would assign him as the 'personal assistant to the Legend of the Game', making sure the organization doesn't drop the figurative ball anymore (see 'Spikes, Takeo'). 2 minutes ago, stlbills13 said: He'll have a huge pick in the playoffs "Nacho chips, or fries with my hot dog?" 🤔 Edited October 31, 2023 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Quote
Alphadawg7 Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, JMM said: Obviously the Bills tried to trade him. Possibly they never got a good offer, but it's just as likely no other team was really interested. Which again confirms to me my opinion, which is that the issues with him go well beyond physical and his " fit" in our scheme. So now what? Inactive the rest of the year? Try to give him one more chance? Most likely he gets traded again after the season. You got a link or are you just blindly assuming this? 1 Quote
Eastport bills Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 He’ll be a throw in another deal with a corner needy club. Maybe his agent can find a team willing to give him another shot. Quote
Yobogoya! Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 19 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Keep working. His work effort on the field or off is not impressing the team. Time for him to look in the mirror and decide if he wants to be an NFL player. Douglas is a guy who was considered a "bust" and bounced around several practice squads before putting it together. Maybe that kind of guy in the position room helps Elam turn it around. 7 1 Quote
Warcodered Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 One more year to learn zone I guess. 1 Quote
TFBillsfan Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 He keeps working to get better. The physical traits are there but gotta translate that on the field when given some opportunities. 2 Quote
Chandler#81 Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Just came out of Winn Dixie. They’re looking for a cart boy.. Possible promotion to night shift stock boy if it works out.. Edited October 31, 2023 by Chandler#81 2 Quote
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