Bills re-sign Cam Lewis

[HappyDays]

1 minute ago, DrDawkinstein said:

Numbers look like it would be very easy to cut him and move on. But you need bodies for camp, and some vet competition for rookies to get a good read on exactly where they stand.

 

Just because we brought him back doesnt mean he stays, or that we are done addressing the position.

 

I know we have to pay for some depth, I just don't know why we are rushing to get these sorts of players re-signed. Give it until next week and then sign the best available depth DB for the vet minimum. Better yet wait until after the draft and see what's left. I keep seeing people say "no way the Bills can use 11 draft picks, there isn't room on the roster" but that's only true because of the likes of Lewis and Rapp. I would rather get as cheap as possible at those depth spots and spend our cap space on a real difference maker. JMO

[Buffalo_Stampede]

Would like to see Dane Jackson sign also.

[Bruffalo]

Cam Lewis is probably my least favorite Bill of all the guys on the team who don't see play. 

 

I know we shouldn't judge a player by a single paly but the 4th down against Jefferson where he doesn't bat the ball is a cuttable offense.  

 

I don't feel good with him taking snaps. I don't understand what McDermott sees. 

[GunnerBill]

That is your Siran Neal replacement at a cheaper cost basically.

[khlax3]

This move replaces Neal for less money and more versatility 

[Process]

1 minute ago, HappyDays said:

 

I know we have to pay for some depth, I just don't know why we are rushing to get these sorts of players re-signed. Give it until next week and then sign the best available depth DB for the vet minimum. Better yet wait until after the draft and see what's left. I keep seeing people say "no way the Bills can use 11 draft picks, there isn't room on the roster" but that's only true because of the likes of Lewis and Rapp. I would rather get as cheap as possible at those depth spots and spend our cap space on a real difference maker. JMO

This is true. $2M here $3M there adds up. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

1 minute ago, Bruffalo said:

Cam Lewis is probably my least favorite Bill of all the guys on the team who don't see play. 

 

I know we shouldn't judge a player by a single paly but the 4th down against Jefferson where he doesn't bat the ball is a cuttable offense.  

 

I don't feel good with him taking snaps. I don't understand what McDermott sees. 

Poyer, Hyde, and White all also should’ve batted the ball down.

[Bruffalo]

Just now, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Poyer, Hyde, and White all also should’ve batted the ball down.

All of them had spectacular plays when they're on the field though.

 

Cam Lewis has really only had lowlights.  I get that's harsh, given his position as a backup, but I'd much rather try someone new at this point than give him another shot.

[FireChans]

5 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

That is your Siran Neal replacement at a cheaper cost basically.

Nobody loves investing at ST and sucking at it like the Bills.

[BananaB]

12 minutes ago, Low Positive said:

I know people are going to complain, but that is a good move at that price. You need backups too.

You don’t waste money on backups while trying to find starters in the same position. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

3 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

All of them had spectacular plays when they're on the field though.

 

Cam Lewis has really only had lowlights.  I get that's harsh, given his position as a backup, but I'd much rather try someone new at this point than give him another shot.

You only know the 1 play. 

[Eastport bills]

He knows the system and has a role. I don’t remember him being on the positive end of too many plays though. Bills fan should get ready for a procession of dumpster dive signings like this and Morris. If Beane signs a skill position low end driftwood player, that’s a problem. We need a few impact guys.

[Bruffalo]

3 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

You only know the 1 play. 

He ran into a punter a game or two after and had a big penalty. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

Just now, Bruffalo said:

He ran into a punter a game or two after and had a big penalty. 

2 plays.

[Turbo44]

JAG: nothing more, maybe less

[Bruffalo]

1 minute ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

2 plays.

Yes. It's enough for me to write him off as a backup that I would want on the Bills. Just my opinion though, obviously the Bills disagree. 

 

I'm not mad they resigned him, it hopefully will matter little as he won't see play. I would have gone in a different direction, I'll take potential over known bad play at the bottom of the roster all day. 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

3 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

Yes. It's enough for me to write him off as a backup that I would want on the Bills. Just my opinion though, obviously the Bills disagree. 

 

I'm not mad they resigned him, it hopefully will matter little as he won't see play. I would have gone in a different direction, I'll take potential over known bad play at the bottom of the roster all day. 

He played well last year though. Well enough that some thought he would actually be the Hyde replacement. Sal C made that prediction. I won’t go that far, but he’s definitely a good depth piece on the rise.

[uticaclub]

Keep your own guys

[LABILLBACKER]

32 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Not really a fan of this. Lewis and Rapp are not guys you sign on day zero of FA. If they sign elsewhere so be it, we can find cheaper options on day 3 of the draft or in late stage FA. McDermott is a little too obsessed with continuity at depth positions IMO.

What is with this team's love affair with Cam Lewis. Keep keeping mediocrity. 

[Beast]

25 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

I know we have to pay for some depth, I just don't know why we are rushing to get these sorts of players re-signed. Give it until next week and then sign the best available depth DB for the vet minimum. Better yet wait until after the draft and see what's left. I keep seeing people say "no way the Bills can use 11 draft picks, there isn't room on the roster" but that's only true because of the likes of Lewis and Rapp. I would rather get as cheap as possible at those depth spots and spend our cap space on a real difference maker. JMO

I have no idea why you keep referring to Rapp as depth.