Jalen Virgil (WR) Signed to 53 Man Roster

[Beck Water]

5 hours ago, Fleezoid said:

Why does this feel like 2022 all over again? 

 

I don't know, you tell me.  Why does this feel like 2022 to you, all over again?

[BillsShredder83]

6 hours ago, Doc Brown said:

Odds are they activate Shavers for Cooper as he was taking reps with the first team offense in practice.

Good. We're thin right now, in good shape in the division and you get a chance to see if dudes worth keeping around.

 

At this point he needs to be up to the task of filling in when several injuries happen ahead of him. If he can't be salvageable as a callup at WR5, he's wasting a roster spot.

 

The flip side is this is the way you win yourself into the McD ring of honor. Earn your salt and you'll get every chance to keep your playing time as he gets more

[Freddie's Dead]

3 hours ago, MikePJ76 said:

That’s nothing.  Pennies in terms of the pay players get around the league. 
 

now a top 100 pick on the other hand?  

 

$8M diff for zero production.  Cooper did more in one game than Shamuel has done all season.

[BobbyC81]

11 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

YES!!! 
 

Now we just need his side kick, the Million Dollar Man, Ted Dibiase!
 

 

What happened to his former Bronco teammate KJ Hamler?

[Ray Stonada]

I think the plan is Virgil goes in motion 50 times without a target over the season, only to go in motion and catch the winning touchdown against the Chiefs in the playoffs. 

[Doc Brown]

8 hours ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

This is why it’s a confusing move.

 

ImWith Coleman gone, you’d think they’d be eyeing more of a boundary WR to fill the role. It’s possible they are doubling down or speed and YAC ability thinking they may be needing to take a lot of underneath stuff the next few weeks. 

Whoever they call up from the practice squad I imagine will be a boundary WR.  Probably Tyrell Shavers.

[Pete]

Jalen Virgil, WR
School: Appalachian State |  Conference: Sun Belt
College Experience: RS Senior |  Age: 22
Height / Weight: 6’1” / 205 lbs
Projected Draft Status: Rounds 5-6

College Statistics

Player Overview

One of the top sprinters in the state of Georgia during his high school years, Virgil was a lightly regarded football prospect going into college, recruited by several smaller schools in the southeast. In 2017, he played in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman, leading the team in yards per reception (18.2). His sophomore season, he was recognized by Street & Smith as the Sun Belt’s “fastest receiver.” He again played in all 13 games, averaging 14 yards per reception.

In 2019, Virgil expanded his role, getting involved in special teams and averaging 36.5 yards per kickoff return. He also took part in rushing game, accruing 571 all purpose yards, and garnering an appearance on Bruce Feldman’s annual “College Football Freaks” list for his athleticism: 

A legit track guy who is a repeat honoree on the Freaks list. The 6-1, 210-pound junior ran a non-wind-aided 10.30 to finish runner-up in the 100m at the 2019 Sun Belt Outdoor Championships. That explosiveness is also reflected in his jumping ability. He verticals 40.5 inches and broad jumped 10-11 this off-season. He’s also really powerful, benching 405 — almost double his body weight. Virgil’s been a big-play guy for App State, catching 37 passes for 602 yards in his first two seasons in the program.

 

https://www.hogshaven.com/2021/3/20/22342015/jalen-virgil-might-be-the-deep-speed-threat-the-wft-needs

 

[Ray Stonada]

4.26 40-yard dash 

[CSBill]

7 hours ago, Beck Water said:

 

I don't know, you tell me.  Why does this feel like 2022 to you, all over again?

 

That's a good question. I was wondering the same thing. And I was thinking, just how did I feel in 2022?

[Billsatlastin2018]

11 hours ago, Shortchaz said:

He’s been called a poor man’s Curtis Samuel 

Rich man, poor man…

 

poor us, we’ve got non entity Samuel!

[SoonerBillsFan]

1 hour ago, Ray Stonada said:

4.26 40-yard dash 

Have him just run deep on the first play, and have Allen toss him a bomb 

[Billsatlastin2018]

10 hours ago, Shortchaz said:

Samuel should’ve been put on I.R to start the season. 

Samuel should NEVER have been acquired! What an overplayed stiff he’s been!

[NewEra]

7 hours ago, BillsShredder83 said:

Good. We're thin right now, in good shape in the division and you get a chance to see if dudes worth keeping around.

 

At this point he needs to be up to the task of filling in when several injuries happen ahead of him. If he can't be salvageable as a callup at WR5, he's wasting a roster spot.

 

The flip side is this is the way you win yourself into the McD ring of honor. Earn your salt and you'll get every chance to keep your playing time as he gets more

Incoming vent:

 

Unless your name is Eli Ankou 😔 

 

He only has one more call up and we’re playing a team expecting to pound the rock.  Then KC, SF, LAR and Detroit-  all teams known to pound the rock.  Who knows what they plan on doing with these guys going forward, but I’m really hoping he doesn’t lose snaps over these weeks to the anti run stopper Jordan Phillip.

 

end rant

 

Seemed like he would’ve been a lock to play this week.  

[Kirby Jackson]

I am good with it. He can stretch the field. He’s a high 4.3 - low 4.4 guy. I still think field stretching is necessary moving forward. The Bills have been creative but have an ungodly amount of throws within 5 yards of the LOS. Marcel Louis-Jacques tweeted last week that 32 of 39 throws were 5 air yards or less!! It worked. They’ve been good at stretching the field horizontally but still need to stretch it vertically. Virgil is a part-time player but can add an element.

[GunnerBill]

21 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

I am good with it. He can stretch the field. He’s a high 4.3 - low 4.4 guy. I still think field stretching is necessary moving forward. The Bills have been creative but have an ungodly amount of throws within 5 yards of the LOS. Marcel Louis-Jacques tweeted last week that 32 of 39 throws were 5 air yards or less!! It worked. They’ve been good at stretching the field horizontally but still need to stretch it vertically. Virgil is a part-time player but can add an element.

 

It worked in part because the Fish linebackers suck. If they'd played Baltimore last week I'm not sure we get a different result to the first time.

[Coach Tuesday]

Virgil being able to contribute would be a major and much-needed win for Beane’s pro personnel dept.  They have had a brutal run of free agent WR scouting.

[hondo in seattle]

5 hours ago, Ray Stonada said:

4.26 40-yard dash 

 

6 hours ago, Pete said:

Jalen Virgil, WR
School: Appalachian State |  Conference: Sun Belt
College Experience: RS Senior |  Age: 22
Height / Weight: 6’1” / 205 lbs
Projected Draft Status: Rounds 5-6

College Statistics

Player Overview

One of the top sprinters in the state of Georgia during his high school years, Virgil was a lightly regarded football prospect going into college, recruited by several smaller schools in the southeast. In 2017, he played in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman, leading the team in yards per reception (18.2). His sophomore season, he was recognized by Street & Smith as the Sun Belt’s “fastest receiver.” He again played in all 13 games, averaging 14 yards per reception.

In 2019, Virgil expanded his role, getting involved in special teams and averaging 36.5 yards per kickoff return. He also took part in rushing game, accruing 571 all purpose yards, and garnering an appearance on Bruce Feldman’s annual “College Football Freaks” list for his athleticism: 

A legit track guy who is a repeat honoree on the Freaks list. The 6-1, 210-pound junior ran a non-wind-aided 10.30 to finish runner-up in the 100m at the 2019 Sun Belt Outdoor Championships. That explosiveness is also reflected in his jumping ability. He verticals 40.5 inches and broad jumped 10-11 this off-season. He’s also really powerful, benching 405 — almost double his body weight. Virgil’s been a big-play guy for App State, catching 37 passes for 602 yards in his first two seasons in the program.

 

https://www.hogshaven.com/2021/3/20/22342015/jalen-virgil-might-be-the-deep-speed-threat-the-wft-needs

 

 

Decent size.  Strong.  Very fast.  The guy seems to have the physical tools.  

[I'm Spartacus]

4 hours ago, Billsatlastin2018 said:

Rich man, poor man…

 

poor us, we’ve got non entity Samuel!

Rich man, poor man. Does that mean we should have gotten Nick Nolte? 🙂

[Bockeye]

4 hours ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

Have him just run deep on the first play, and have Allen toss him a bomb 

Has anyone ever watched him?  Can he catch?  I like this plan.

Edited Saturday at 04:05 PM by Bockeye

[SoonerBillsFan]

28 minutes ago, Bockeye said:

Has anyone ever watched him?  Can he catch?  I like this plan.

I don't care if he catches it.  Just send a message on play #1 that you have to defend the whole field.