Bills sign WR K.J. Hamler to futures deal

[SoCal Deek]

So no early WR in the draft? Rats! 

[BananaB]

Beane already looking for more diamonds in the rough

[Simon]

This is potentially a really good addition. The Bills badly need somebody who can take the top off who can also be effective from the slot and Hamler can do both.

He was a clutch guy on the field in the Big 10, understands the game and plays without fear.

Really surprised two teams have given up on him so fast; hope he's not damaged goods.

[CNYfan]

He doesn't get open in his career so far.

 

Take a look see if SD can teach a few things

[Airseven]

No risk, low upside. But I like the name recognition factor.

[BillsFanForever19]

30 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

So no early WR in the draft? Rats! 

 

No, this has no barring on that. He's a camp body with high upside given his pedigree and speed. They won't be relying on him, but if he shows something and stays healthy, maybe he develops.

 

He's basically an exact copy of Andy Isabella this year for the 2024 season. Probably a guy who ends up on the Practice Squad, but has an outside chance of making the bottom of the roster.

Edited January 20, 2024 by BillsFanForever19

[SoCal Deek]

1 minute ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

No, this has no barring on that. He's a camp body with high upside given his pedigree and speed. They won't be relying on him, but if he shows something and stays healthy, maybe he develops.

 

He's basically an exact copy of Andy Isabella this year for the 2024 season. Probably a guy who ends up on the Practice Squad, but has an outside chance of making the bottom of the roster.

It was SARCASM! Geeeez 

[Warcodered]

His rookie year before injuries basically sidelined his career. Also the carousel of Denver QBs throwing to him.

 

 

Edited January 20, 2024 by Warcodered

[Billsatlastin2018]

52 minutes ago, chongli said:

 

 

He’s 5’9”!🙄

 

NO MORE MIDGETS REQUIRED in a stadium with snow, sleet & rain!

 

Only big targets for huge Josh.

[NoSaint]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

I like that as a swing. Good move.

yup. Unlikely to be a contributor but sometimes when you pick up a lottery ticket it can put a few bucks in your pocket. I’m good with beane picking up a lotto ticket here instead of just a plain old nickel or dime that you know wont make a difference

[BuffaloBill]

Potential Harty replacement?

[GunnerBill]

Just now, NoSaint said:

yup. Unlikely to be a contributor but sometimes when you pick up a lottery ticket it can put a few bucks in your pocket. I’m good with beane picking up a lotto ticket here instead of just a plain old nickel or dime that you know wont make a difference

 

Yea no guarantee it works. But I liked him coming out and he has some actual talent. Definitely worth the lottery ticket.

[frostbitmic]

5'9" 178 ... He's a little fella

 

2nd round pick in 2020

[boco357]

[Coach Tuesday]

Suspect Terry has been the one banging the table.

[That's No Moon]

Punt returner, slot receiver.

[TheBrownBear]

Oddly feels like he's been in the league forever, but he's only 24 years old.  I like it as a zero risk roll of the dice.

[billsfan89]

Camp body for 2024, not surprising they want to kick the tires on a guy with some speed.

[LABILLBACKER]

50 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said:

Potential Harty replacement?

Maybe?...doubt he can still go 4.27 after the acl but he still might beat Deonte in a race. We do need a burner to stretch the field. 

[pennstate10]

2 hours ago, Drew21PA said:

See ya Gabe

Hamler and Gabe don’t play the same position. 
 

Hamler is the same as Harty. A PR and slot guy. 
 

I think Hamler is a touch faster and quicker than Harty. However, Hamler has been hurt a bit and doesn’t have great hands. 
 

For those older Bills fans, Hamler is like Roscoe Parrish with a brain. 
 

1 hour ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

No, this has no barring on that. He's a camp body with high upside given his pedigree and speed. They won't be relying on him, but if he shows something and stays healthy, maybe he develops.

 

He's basically an exact copy of Andy Isabella this year for the 2024 season. Probably a guy who ends up on the Practice Squad, but has an outside chance of making the bottom of the roster.

From what I’ve seen, Isabella is fast but not quick. Hamler is both. And maybe a touch faster than Isabella.