Joe Buscaglia's Projected 53 man roster as of today

[GunnerBill]

19 minutes ago, section122 said:

 

I don't really think Collins having experience matters when he is so limited and frankly not good anymore.

 

 

But you can't have basically 4 rookies as your backups. I am with you that Collins is washed. But they might well keep him then cut him and sign a different vet. 

[MikePJ76]

Just now, GunnerBill said:

 

But you can't have basically 4 rookies as your backups. I am with you that Collins is washed. But they might well keep him then cut him and sign a different vet. 

there is also the issue of being able to sign vested veterans without having to guarantee their salaries for the whole season after week 1.

 

So the week 1 roster could look different (younger) than the roster post week 1.  

[HurlyBurly51]

Only disappointments would be Hamler and Davidson.  Hope he's right about them making it to the practice squad.  Certainly one of them could take the roster spot of Collins?  I like Ingram, Hardy, and Shavers making the team.  Was hoping for something out of Claypool but you can't make the team from the trainer's room.  

[BillsDad51]

Joe B.'s list has 9 draft picks making the cut: Coleman, Bishop, Van Pran, Carter, Solomon, Hardy, Grable, Davis and Ulofashio. If this holds, Bills getting a lot younger.

[Warriorspikes51]

Keeping Spector over Morrow and Deion Jones?  

[GASabresIUFan]

15 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Keeping Spector over Morrow and Deion Jones?  

Why would that be a surprise?  He played well when forced into the lineup late in the year, he knows the system and has had a good camp.  

[Warriorspikes51]

I think maybe we keep 7 WR's

Shakir

Samuel

Coleman

MVS
Hollins

Hamler

Shavers

 

[section122]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

 

But you can't have basically 4 rookies as your backups. I am with you that Collins is washed. But they might well keep him then cut him and sign a different vet. 

 

I get that logic I just don't like it lol.  If Collins is playing you're screwed anyway so I'd rather they go with the youth and take the chance.  If the vet you speak of becomes available you can still make that move.

[ColoradoBills]

2 hours ago, GunnerBill said:

 

But you can't have basically 4 rookies as your backups. I am with you that Collins is washed. But they might well keep him then cut him and sign a different vet. 

 

It is my hope this happens.  I agree it's risky having a bunch of players who are unproven.

A vet would help, and I truly believe a better one will be available on cutdown day.

I'm hoping for one that has worked with Kromer before.

[freddyjj]

10 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

I think maybe we keep 7 WR's

Shakir

Samuel

Coleman

MVS
Hollins

Hamler

Shavers

 

OBD has never kept more than 6 on roster since Beane arrived.  I do agree these are top 7 as of now but see Hamler going to PS and being first call up.

[SoonerBillsFan]

I agree with the WR's but KJ needs to be on the PS

[GASabresIUFan]

28 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

I think maybe we keep 7 WR's

Shakir

Samuel

Coleman

MVS
Hollins

Hamler

Shavers

 

Who are they cutting to keep 7?

[billieve420]

With all the injuries have to imagine La’El Collins has one foot out the door. I don't see him making the team but other than that agreed with the majority Buscaglia had projected.

[JohnNord]

6 hours ago, MikePJ76 said:

So a few things stand out, Will Clapp and Mike Edwards getting cut....Edwards with an injury settlement and Clapp being signed back to the Practice squad.  Also only 4 Defensive tackles.  Collins making the team over clapp would be surprising to me.  Also, Chase Claypool getting released and Zach Davidson getting waived.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5688177/2024/08/09/buffalo-bills-training-camp-preseason-53-man-roster-projection/

I listened to Joe’s podcast and it was a little weird.  He seemed a little pessimistic with this years Bills group and dismissive of some players who flashed in camp - which would explain his prediction that Davidson will be cut. 
 

He was also very down on the safety group which makes the release of Edward strange.  Only way I can see that happening would be if they brought back Hyde or signed Justin Simmons 

 

 

 

[GunnerBill]

2 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

I listened to Joe’s podcast and it was a little weird.  He seemed a little pessimistic with this years Bills group and dismissive of some players who flashed in camp - which would explain his prediction that Davidson will be cut. 
 

He was also very down on the safety group which makes the release of Edward strange.  Only way I can see that happening would be if they brought back Hyde or signed Justin Simmons 

 

 

I mean he isn't the only one pessimistic. It is the worst roster we have had since 2018 IMO.

 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

6 hours ago, SCBills said:

So our Safety room would be Rapp, Hamlin, Bishop and Lewis?

 

I feel good about every unit on this team... except that.  But it's Safety, and McDermott/Babich have shown enough to be trusted with whatever the plan is there.

Bishop has a better chance of being on PUP to start the year than being on the active 53 roster

[Lionel Hutz]

It’s hard not to be pessimistic when you look at this roster compared to what we’ve had the last few seasons. 
 
Allen is gonna have to carry the offense again.

 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

51 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

We don't need sucky wide receivers

You're right.  It's not too late to fix past mistakes:

Edited August 9 by Ridgewaycynic2013

[Pete]

Not bad.  Cut MVS or Van Prat and keep Zach!!! 

 

Joe B is obsessed with MVS

 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

As for comparisons of old rosters

 

TE, LB(remember I never thought Edmunds was very good and LB depth is best it has ever been), IOL, and RB are much better

 

CB is maybe a bit better - Douglas is a notch below White at his best but is a #1 CB and Benford/Elam are better than Wallce/Jackson

 

DT, QB, and OT are about the same

 

DE, Safety, and WR downgrades 

 

Despite all the emphasis on STs they have yet to find a decent punter. 

 

PK is a wash.