CURTIS SAMUEL A BILL

[papazoid]

i'm stunned

 

he has 4.31 speed

 

grand slam

 

 

[Rocky Landing]

This move makes me feel a lot more comfortable with the inevitability of Beane/McDermott drafting a defensive player in the first (and let’s face it… probably the second) round. 

[MasterStrategist]

1 minute ago, gonzo1105 said:

DT is by far the biggest need. DE we at least have 3 solid ones in Rousseau, Miller, and Epenesa. We literally have 2 DTs on the roster right now. 

Miller is a wild card, he either gets close to prior form OR he is washed up.  I think he'll rebound, but he's not going to be what he was in 2022 pre injury.  He's a rotational piece to me.

 

Von is also gone after this year, and AJE isn't a DE2 (he could be, but isn't yet). Groot isn't locked up longterm either.  I say DE is something that could impact the team the most.  

 

DT, I'm fine with Jones and Ed.  Find a viable backup in FA (either at 1 tech or 3 tech), draft the other later rounds.

[Motorin']

7 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

Have you seen what top WR are getting the last couple of years?  Heck, Samuel is getting what Zay Jones and JuJu are signed for.

 

It's a middle cost WR contract to me.

 

It's a solid #3 contract. High end #2's are making twice as much. 

 

 

[FireChans]

9 minutes ago, Success said:

 

What's the lesson?

 

I still kind of hope we go WR in the 1st, but now it won't ruin me if they go w/ defense - which we also need, and probably more at this point. There will be very good receivers still available in round 2.

 

The lesson that surrounding Josh with weapons = good, and we are a twisted ankle away from Trent Sherfield 2.0 running routes and alligator arming passes.

[Prospector]

29 minutes ago, TheWeatherMan said:

Huge upgrade over Gabe Dropavis.  Sign a S and go BPA in the first and 2nd. 

Don’t say that, or the guy who says Dion D. Doesn’t show up out of shape and terrible the first couple weeks will tell you how Davis’ hands were actually elite no matter what. 

[QCity]

Decent signing, more weapons for Josh is always good. Still need to target a WR at 28 IMO.

[MasterStrategist]

2 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

There isn't going to be a top Tier DE at 28,there will be a top wr at 28.

 

This is the year to draft Diggs replacement.  We did the whole overload picks on the DL.  WR needs to be the pick at 28.

You are correct good sir.

There will be "close to equal" talent in RD2 at WR, if we move up to 50.  WR6-8 at 28, vs WR 10-14 in RD2 isn't much drop-off.

 

At DE, both Robinsons are tier 2 talents to me (potential).  Different skill sets, Chop brings the elite athleticism, while the other is more physical and can bounce inside too.  Either is worthy of 28

[muppy]

if Josh Allen is happy I'm Happy.

 

I hope for great chemistry and a welcome landing spot for Rainbows from 17 from all the receivers though. 

 

I realize the Bills will likely draft BPA or even trade up for their guy in the first round. It worked last year for Dalton Kincaid. If Beane can hit two picks like that I would be freaking ecstatic just sayin' Bring me that STUD WR . It reads as consensus opinion 

 

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Edited March 14 by muppy

[Magox]

Good, now let’s draft McConkey and we are set on offense.

[ngbills]

6 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

Have you seen what top WR are getting the last couple of years?  Heck, Samuel is getting what Zay Jones and JuJu are signed for.

 

It's a middle cost WR contract to me.

He is a middle wr. Solid signing for a guy that will likely start but not a bargain or anything. 

[Never NEVER Give-up]

Per PFF:

Samuel was an efficient target in Eric Bienemy’s Washington offense that spread the ball around more than any team in the NFL, hauling in just shy of 73% of passes thrown his way with just four drops on 85 targets in 2023. Samuel was used as a ball carrier in 2023 like he was in 2022 and previous seasons dating back to his Ohio State days. His Swiss Army knife skill set shows up with good change of direction in space and start-stop ability that is still above average at this stage of his career.

[ColoradoBills]

2 minutes ago, Motorin' said:

 

It's a solid #3 contract. High end #2's are making twice as much. 

 

 

 

Pretty much agree.  After you consider the WRs under rookie contracts I got him closer to bottom #2 pay.  

[gonzo1105]

5 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

There isn't going to be a top Tier DE at 28,there will be a top wr at 28.

 

This is the year to draft Diggs replacement.  We did the whole overload picks on the DL.  WR needs to be the pick at 28.

You have to look at the depth of the draft honestly. The DE and DT draft drops off big time after the first 5 or so while the WR crop is incredibly deep. I think that’s why the Bills made this move. 
 

Said the top 4 WRs are gone and WRs 5-10 let’s say are all similarly graded 

[Prospector]

4 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said:

This move makes me feel a lot more comfortable with the inevitability of Beane/McDermott drafting a defensive player in the first (and let’s face it… probably the second) round. 

Or a top tackle that may drop

[MJS]

What??? This can't be. I was told that the Bills weren't doing anything else of note (after day 2 of free agency).

[HankBulloughMellencamp]

16 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

he’s not that small….. 5’11  194

 

could be used like another guy named Samuel over there in SF

 

in fact, that's kind of what Brady did with him in Carolina in 2020

 

fun fact: Curtis started at tailback for OSU in 2014 (right after Ezekiel Elliott)

 

 

 

[Roundybout]

He’s only 27? For some reason I had it in my head he’s in his 30s. 
 

nice move! Thought he was hamstrung last season by bad quarterback play 

[Prospector]

Just now, MJS said:

What??? This can't be. I was told that the Bills weren't doing anything else of note (after day 2 of free agency).

That’s true, this is the matrix alternate nerd stuff. I’ve taken all the pills, so they can’t fool me

[ngbills]

2 minutes ago, QCity said:

Decent signing, more weapons for Josh is always good. Still need to target a WR at 28 IMO.

Draft our #2 and future #1 in draft. Diggs, Rookie, Samuel, Shakir. Then Hollins, Shorter, Hamler, Isabella, Shavers, Thompson fight it for final 2 spots.