The Jokeman Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 1:29 PM, JohnBonhamRocks said: Elliott is intriguing. Other FAs available. Otherwise, day 3 pick. Expand Zeke was on our radar last year, not sure why he wouldn't be this year. Also other mentioned CEH has ties to Brady and don't think he a horrible depth RB who brings a little size to the room too. 1 Quote
Captain Hindsight Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 11:16 AM, BillsFanForever19 said: There's no need to rush right now. Expand Quote
T master Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 9:32 AM, Pete said: Right now we have Cook and Ty, both of I am fans of. But Buffalo needs a short yardage back that can pass block. If Cook gets injured, is Ty our #1 through the playoffs? Running back FA contracts have been surprisingly large. So who do you want as RB 2? I want to see a major upgrade for Latavious Expand It wouldn't bother me if they brought back Murray on a vet minimum deal, they could do a lot worse and he is a load and did some nice things last season if there is someone they feel is better go for it but given what they have done to this point i don't see a lot of money left for a 3rd or 4th RB . 1 1 Quote
NoSaint Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 1:25 PM, billieve420 said: I would wait till after the draft to sign any FA RB. Draft one and sign some undrafted ones. If none pan out the way we want can sign another one post cutdown day. Grab a vet Safety and DT before worrying about the RB position. Expand yea but you want a guy that’s got some experience if cook gets hurt. ty Johnson or a day 3 guy would be a real tough pill in a playoff run… not that the free agents are great but at least some cushion Quote
msw2112 Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 A guy like Foreman would be a good fit. He's a) a bigger, more rugged type of runner; b) experienced, and has had some success in the league; c) only 27, so still in his prime for another season or 2; d) available; and e) likely not too expensive. He played for the Bears on a 1-year $2M contract and I could see the Bills signing him to a similar deal. 1 Quote
Gugny Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 11:02 AM, BarleyNY said: Agree 100%. Cook wore down last season. We absolutely need a complimentary RB who can take a good bit of the load off of him. Expand He didn’t wear down; they stopped giving him the ball. He only had over 20 carries in one game all season (25 for 179 yards). It’s amazing what running backs can do when they get a chance. 1 Quote
harmonkillebrew Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 Cook proved he can be the lead back. No need for a vet other than Ty. Get young and fast through the draft 3 1 Quote
ColoradoBills Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 12:06 PM, TheyCallMeAndy said: Donte Forman is still out there! They can definitely address this in Wave 2 of FA Expand On 3/15/2024 at 3:47 PM, msw2112 said: A guy like Foreman would be a good fit. He's a) a bigger, more rugged type of runner; b) experienced, and has had some success in the league; c) only 27, so still in his prime for another season or 2; d) available; and e) likely not too expensive. He played for the Bears on a 1-year $2M contract and I could see the Bills signing him to a similar deal. Expand Totally agree. I also think Foreman is worth looking at to fill the big-back spot. Use a 6th on another back with the skill set of a Cook. Let the rookie and Ty battle for RB#3 and the loser goes to PS. Quote
bobobonators Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 11:18 AM, Pete said: So if Cook is injured, then you are ok with Ty and a 6th round RB being our backfield for the playoffs? Expand You have to concede somewhere eventually. And that’s a place I’d be willing to gamble on. As opposed to WR depth. Or OL/DL depth. Quote
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 5:59 PM, Gugny said: He didn’t wear down; they stopped giving him the ball. He only had over 20 carries in one game all season (25 for 179 yards). It’s amazing what running backs can do when they get a chance. Expand He definitely wore down. He had FAR more carries last season than in any season he ever participated in, and his ypc and yards after contact dropped significantly at the tail end of the season. He’s not a Derrick Henry type back, and he’s going to need relief or he will be injured. 1 Quote
Mat68 Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 If they dont trade them use one of those day 3 picks. After the draft sign a vet for peanuts and a few UFAs. Rbs that can run the ball grow on trees. Quote
Gugny Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 6:52 PM, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: He definitely wore down. He had FAR more carries last season than in any season he ever participated in, and his ypc and yards after contact dropped significantly at the tail end of the season. He’s not a Derrick Henry type back, and he’s going to need relief or he will be injured. Expand I respectfully disagree. The kid averages about 12 carries/game. And I’m certainly not saying he’s a 30-40 attempts/game back. I am saying I’m fine with the RBs we have now. Quote
MJS Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 Sign a guy or draft a guy. Running backs are not hard to find. Quote
Process Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 Draft a guy in Rd 6 or sign the cheapest FA available sometime before September. Just no the oldest RB in the league this time. On 3/15/2024 at 11:18 AM, Pete said: So if Cook is injured, then you are ok with Ty and a 6th round RB being our backfield for the playoffs? Expand 1000000%%% Quote
mjt328 Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 The plan is a veteran on a minimum deal. Then maybe a Day 3 draft pick, and a UDFA. Quote
msw2112 Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 Not sure if they'll go vet minimum on the experienced player, but definitely on the lower end of the salary scale. Then, I agree, a Day 3 and a UDFA and see what they have in camp. 1 Quote
Big Turk Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 They can easily take a late round back who can fill that role, or a late FA acquisition on a 1 year deal. Zero worries about that. Quote
BarleyNY Posted March 15, 2024 Posted March 15, 2024 On 3/15/2024 at 5:59 PM, Gugny said: He didn’t wear down; they stopped giving him the ball. He only had over 20 carries in one game all season (25 for 179 yards). It’s amazing what running backs can do when they get a chance. Expand Disagree. It was by far his biggest workload for a season, including college. His touches increased when Brady took over. He looked spent by the playoffs. He wasn’t running the same and he wasn’t catching the ball the same. You can’t give him the kind of workload Brady did for a whole season. 1 1 Quote
Pete Posted March 15, 2024 Author Posted March 15, 2024 (edited) On 3/15/2024 at 1:51 PM, Ethan in Cleveland said: Yes. There hasn't been a RB that has moved the needle in the playoffs in what a decade or more. If Cook gets hurt they will just need yo adjust. Expand Not every great play shows up in stats. When RB steps up and stones a blitzer, Josh would have time for big throw. Cook just might get Josh killed out there. Pass protecting RB is a need. PS McCaffery is pretty awesome Edited March 15, 2024 by Pete Quote
Evansfan322 Posted March 16, 2024 Posted March 16, 2024 Isaac Guerendo out of Louisville. Dude ran a 4.33. Take him with one of our 4ths Quote
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