Is a future move to Safety possible for Tre White??

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Benford, Elam, Johnson 👍🏼

[WotAGuy]

52 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

And Poyer. As for as white is concerned, and ACL is one thing,but an Achilles is a whole other deal.

Aaron Rodgers has left the dark room and entered the chat. 

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

They should never again pay a premium contract or draft pick on corner.

 

They’ve well proven they can find bargain talent to fit the scheme and the TreD contract and Elam pick are just insult to injury. 

 

Hyde, Benford, Dane, Cam Lewis, Poyer,  Levi Wallace even Taron Johnson.  
 

hell going back even Josh Norman is an example. 
 

 

[Low Positive]

1 minute ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said:

They should never again pay a premium contract or draft pick on corner.

 

They’ve well proven they can find bargain talent to fit the scheme and the TreD contract and Elam pick are just insult to injury. 

 

Hyde, Benford, Dane, Cam Lewis, Poyer,  Levi Wallace even Taron Johnson.  
 

hell going back even Josh Norman is an example. 
 

 

Only if they keep the current coaching staff. It’s them they finds value in DBs.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

4 minutes ago, Low Positive said:

Only if they keep the current coaching staff. It’s them they finds value in DBs.

Absolutely- if they can McDermott the defense likely needs a major makeover the entire back 7 is probably in question. There might be one of two other guys that could work with it as is. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

1 hour ago, Saint Doug said:

Getting White’s contract off the books >>>> Turning White into a safety 

I think there's a pretty fair chance he's offered to stay if he accepts a pay cut, much like Mitch Morse did I believe 2 seasons back. He very well may be open to it as he would not likely fetch too much in the open market coming off 2 serious injuries. If we can bring him back and his rehab goes well he would possibly be a very solid #2 CB at a reduced rate with Rasul stepping in at CB1.

 

This could also lead to Benford working at safety some and Dane Jackson being brought back to battle a FA and/or rookie for 3rd boundary CB spot and Kaiir Elam getting a token opportunity.

[SoonerBillsFan]

31 minutes ago, WotAGuy said:

Aaron Rodgers has left the dark room and entered the chat. 

Achilles rupture for a QB is much different than for a CB, or WR.  

[Trogdor]

55 minutes ago, Thrivefourfive said:

Tackling, willingness to chase and tackle, blasting forward to make tackles.

 

At safety, great ball skills are more useful than coverage ability. You run to a spot and play the ball. At CB, you run with you guy and deny his chances to get open. 
 

This is never going to happen. Time to move on with it. 

IMO this is why Rapp was available, he isn't looking to make a play on the ball, he is looking to make a 70s style highlight hit. Hyde is still good enough to get time, but he is slower and that's tough. 

22 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said:

Absolutely- if they can McDermott the defense likely needs a major makeover the entire back 7 is probably in question. There might be one of two other guys that could work with it as is. 

Whoever takes over this team will be going all in on offense. They have to, the cap is going to be a mess with a series of poor drafts not helping anyone. There won't be anywhere near enough capital to address both sides next year. 

[BearNorth]

Its been noted for years, that Douglas has great size & instincts that would translate to safety after his CB days.

[John from Riverside]

First, he hast to show he can even stay on the field
 

I love tre He has given us some great years, but the injury bug has hit him hard.

[LABILLBACKER]

6 hours ago, Special K said:

I’m not saying the Bills should do this now, but if the back to back serious injuries cause Tre to lose a step or two, would he be a candidate to move to Safety to extend his career??

 

 The Bills will be moving on from Hyde and Poyer soon enough.....Tre is a great ball-hawk, but could he tackle well enough to be a Safety??

 

Thoughts??

At this point with these back to back season enders, Tre's probably slower than both Poy & Micah.  All 3 are done.

[BuffaloBillsGospel2014]

6 hours ago, Special K said:

I’m not saying the Bills should do this now, but if the back to back serious injuries cause Tre to lose a step or two, would he be a candidate to move to Safety to extend his career??

 

 The Bills will be moving on from Hyde and Poyer soon enough.....Tre is a great ball-hawk, but could he tackle well enough to be a Safety??

 

Thoughts??

 

Like others have stated his tackling is a liability especially at S and his price tag is way too high imo. I just hope he can get back to form, he's such a good dude and a top notch player when healthy.

[Billzgobowlin]

8 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

Nah, he's probably played his last play in the league already.

 

Probably ditto for Hyde.

 

 

Since he will be starting Sunday not sure I would agree

2 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said:

At this point with these back to back season enders, Tre's probably slower than both Poy & Micah.  All 3 are done.

Don't get why people actually think this is a thing.  Micah and Poyer look like they are playing well especially Micah.

[Doc Brown]

20 minutes ago, Billzgobowlin said:

Don't get why people actually think this is a thing.  Micah and Poyer look like they are playing well especially Micah.

Poyer looks like his old self after a slow start and his PFF grade (I know it's not gospel) is similar to previous seasons.  Hyde does look like he lost a step though and the metrics back that up.

[nucci]

why do you want someone slower who has lost a step or two to play safety?

[Matt_In_NH]

He does not have the physicality to play safety.  He will no longer be a Bill.  

[Not at the table Karlos]

12 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

Nah, he's probably played his last play in the league already.

 

Probably ditto for Hyde.

 

 

Isn’t Hyde playing today?

[BuffaloBill]

13 hours ago, Dablitzkrieg said:

No, he's a horrible tackler

He’s also too small so he won’t take on big backs like sometimes you need to do as a safety.

[CSBill]

Benford, maybe (if we can keep Jackson and Elim finds a way to contribute). Tre, no.

[Captain_Quint]

13 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

Nah, he's probably played his last play in the league already.

 

Probably ditto for Hyde.

 

 

I wouldn't say their last play, but their last good play is behind them both.