Bills sign Chase Claypool, Smoot, Jones

[Sharky7337]

The Carson wentz of receivers

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

5 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

Not really. We threaded the ball control needle perfectly for a while there but it all fell apart on the final few drives and it required Allen to create magic several times just to keep us in the game. That offense we showed against the Chiefs is not close to a sustainable championship caliber offense.

Oh yea the last few drives the chiefs locked down hard I wouldn’t argue that…that first half though the running game was killing them.  We absolutely dominated top and were running on them at will 

[HappyDays]

13 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

Oh yea the last few drives the chiefs locked down hard I wouldn’t argue that…that first half though the running game was killing them.  We absolutely dominated top and were running on them at will 

 

Well the goal isn't to control time of possession in the first half. The goal is to win the game. I'm not convinced the investments this regime has made on offense this offseason are enough to meet that goal. Maybe there is still something coming after June 1. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[RyanC883]

3 hours ago, Turbo44 said:

people on this board are so negative it's funny - no risk signing - think about things before posting

 

yeah i said no risk.  

[nedboy7]

Did Josh want him?  Very unimpressive 

[TheWeatherMan]

Chase Cesspool is the missing ingredient.  This team is now primed for a breakout season….Super Bowl!! 

[wppete]

All these WR are 6’4 and over 210lbs. We are going big. 

 

Coleman

Hollins
Claypool

Shorter

Shavers 

 

[BuffaloRebound]

seems like McBeane thinks getting younger and deeper is what’s gonna put us over the top.  

[Doc Brown]

It is kind of funny that the signing wasn't even reported until the Bills social media team announced it which shows how far Claypool's profile has fallen.  Maybe we can get the Chase Claypool of 2020 and 2021.  Your brain doesn't even develop until you're 24 and he's 25 so maybe he's matured.  Just cut him if it doesn't work out.  Low risk, mediumish reward signing.

[Reks Ryan]

4 hours ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

Claypool is only 25 and Uber talented.

 

Also the Claypool curse is a thing. 

When did he become Uber talented?  I would think his agent would want to publicize that development

[Bray Wyatt]

3 hours ago, MiltonWaddams said:

I like my Claypool, Les. 

 

I always think of him when I see Claypool!

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

1 hour ago, Turk71 said:

Scary bunch...

Secondaries are trembling with fear

I think the secondary is probably more fearful of Allen.  He's so difficult to sack, and he keeps plays alive forever, not to mention the rocket arm capable of carving up tight windows.  

[RoyBatty is alive]

Chase Claypool is a high-profile WR most fans know, I swear he was signed for both a comp body and to placate some of these WR-crazed Bills fans.

[balln]

https://kckingdom.com/posts/bills-make-laughable-free-agent-wr-addition-01hwzg5a664y
 

laughable 

[MasterStrategist]

Definitely a low risk signing, a year after the Bears wasted a 2nd round pick; we're not giving up any draft capital and it's likely a vet min contract.

 

The way I see it, it's likely we keep 6 WRs on the 53, and have a balance of 3 bigger/X-body type receivers and 3 slot/quicker types:

 

a. Big Body Types (1 lock, 1 likely lock, 1 open spot):

Lock: Coleman

Likely a lock (>75% chance): Hollins

Competing for a spot: Shorter, Shavers, Claypool, Cephus, UDFA

 

Slot/Versatile types (2 locks, 1 open):

Locks: Samuel, Shakir

Competing: Isabella, Hamler, Bryan Thompson, UDFA

 

*this excludes UDFA names, perhaps 1 makes it based on return ability

 

Maybe Beane has another vet, post June 1, in mind.  Otherwise, it seems he's sprinkling in some "semi successful" vets (with flaws), with some young unproven talents to compete for a 1-2 spots.  It's not a horrible strategy, but when your #4 is Mack Hollins, I don't like it.  If we had a solid #4, this strategy seems valid and less risky.  

 

Beane has had some success on these 1-yr deals, or a younger guy taking a big step in year 2-3, so I'm optimistic until I see otherwise this training camp/Fall.

[Mat68]

1 hour ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

Kincaid gets a bunch of defensive attention and he doesn’t factor in here just because of the technicality that he’s officially a tight end I guess.  makes it look a little better imo.  
 

i dont think they’re trembling a whole lot less than the second half of last year with how diggs was playing but I understand the point 

Defenses really stopped worrying about Diggs getting down field.  The offense was fine without getting production from both.  Coleman in a condensed set will help in the run game and also provide those big slot routes.  Claypool has his best chance since Pittsburgh to produce.  Mcdaniel saw him as a te.  Could be the primary back up for Coleman.  Obvious big role is being developed for him.  

[Andrew Son]

2 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

Defenses really stopped worrying about Diggs getting down field.  The offense was fine without getting production from both.  Coleman in a condensed set will help in the run game and also provide those big slot routes.  Claypool has his best chance since Pittsburgh to produce.  Mcdaniel saw him as a te.  Could be the primary back up for Coleman.  Obvious big role is being developed for him.  

I think Claypool's best shot is to fill Gabe's role as the vertical threat.  Much of his early success was on vertical routes with Ben.

[Billzgobowlin]

Three teams have given up on Claypool rather quickly.  Man what a beast if he could figure it all out. I'm hoping there is some type of plan for him to succeed

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

2 minutes ago, MasterStrategist said:

Definitely a low risk signing, a year after the Bears wasted a 2nd round pick; we're not giving up any draft capital and it's likely a vet min contract.

 

The way I see it, it's likely we keep 6 WRs on the 53, and have a balance of 3 bigger/X-body type receivers and 3 slot/quicker types:

 

a. Big Body Types (1 lock, 1 likely lock, 1 open spot):

Lock: Coleman

Likely a lock (>75% chance): Hollins

Competing for a spot: Shorter, Shavers, Claypool, Cephus, UDFA

 

Slot/Versatile types (2 locks, 1 open):

Locks: Samuel, Shakir

Competing: Isabella, Hamler, Bryan Thompson, UDFA

 

*this excludes UDFA names, perhaps 1 makes it based on return ability

 

Maybe Beane has another vet, post June 1, in mind.  Otherwise, it seems he's sprinkling in some "semi successful" vets (with flaws), with some young unproven talents to compete for a 1-2 spots.  It's not a horrible strategy, but when your #4 is Mack Hollins, I don't like it.  If we had a solid #4, this strategy seems valid and less risky.  

 

Beane has had some success on these 1-yr deals, or a younger guy taking a big step in year 2-3, so I'm optimistic until I see otherwise this training camp/Fall.

 

I don't consider hollins a lock.  1.1M cap hit if he is cut vs. 2.3 if he's kept.  Factor in a shorter/shavers rookie deal and you still technically net cap savings.  

 

I assume this will be a dog fight til the end of preseason.  And i expect everyone other than coleman in that list of X receivers to be contributing on special teams.  

 

Players with PR experience - Coleman, Shakir, Hamler, less so isabella.  

Players with KR experience - Shakir, Johnson (RB), Hamler

[McBean]

5 hours ago, Dablitzkrieg said:

 

got our new #1 WR and a stud LB.

 

What’s not to like?

 

Great job fam.