Micah Hyde is BACK- Signed to PS

[somnus00]

My guess is that he is essentially another safeties coach. Which is a good thing, because I worried about his neck/health every time he made a tackle last season.

[Simon]

13 minutes ago, boyst said:

is it not cold there today? lol

 

And all the leaves grew back!

[Logic]

30 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

On brand…

 

 

We'll check back in a few weeks.

[Freddie's Dead]

Let's hope this works out better than AJ Klein...

[dollars 2 donuts]

 

 

 

There is no down side to this, really even if he comes in to play.

 

He is a veteran mentor role player off the field and he is an incredibly well versed in our defense veteran grizzle dawg player on the field, even if he has lost a step or two.

 

Give me slower but Zen over younger but clueless seven days a week.

 

 

 

 

Edited December 4 by dollars 2 donuts

[Scott7975]

 

Maybe this is just a way to get Hyde a one last hurrah. Maybe try and get the guy who was fundamental to our success a ring and then let him retire. Maybe he doesnt play and just mentors. I always get back to... its a coaches job to put the best players on the field. Once Hyde is in game shape, he is better than Hamlin. Even if Hyde lost a step, Hamlin is slow anyways. I love Hamlin and he isn't killing us but he is the weak spot. 

[TheBrownBear]

He's nice depth in case Hamlin gets nicked or struggles.  Brings great leadership on the field and locker room.  A no brainer move for the Bills.

[Ralonzo]

 

Welcome back Sheriff Micah!

[BillsFanForever19]

53 minutes ago, Einstein said:

 

It’s not sad. It’s great.

 

The Bills aren’t signing Hyde for charity. They’re doing so because they have a weakness on the defense and they are trying to fix it.

 

Kudos to Beane and McD. I give them credit.

 

This is a move to put someone who was integral to the teams growth on the sideline for a run and to put a locker room leader back in the locker room to bring even more morale for that run. Simple as that. If you think this is a move to replace Damar Hamlin in the Starting Lineup - I think you're setting yourself up for a disappointment.

[Herc11]

Hamlin is slow as molasses and is a glaring weakness against teams like Detroit. If Hamlin plays poorly at Detroit, my guess is Hyde takes over going forward.

[syhuang]

 

[FireChans]

Who is faster in a foot race today, Damar Hamlin or Micah Hyde?

[Cash]

2 hours ago, Logic said:

Not sure I agree.

Our recent history of late season veteran practice squad additions (Devonta Freeman, Leonard Fournette, etc) doesn't suggest to me that his being elevating and taking away a starter's spot is imminent.

IF Hamlin starts struggling over the next few weeks (and I don't mean playing at the level he's been playing at recently, I mean ACTUALLY struggling), then I can see them elevating Hyde and starting him. Ditto if there's an injury.

Otherwise? I don't expect McDermott to break up the starting safety duo. Just my opinion.

IMO, barring injury, Hyde only starts if he’s consistently showing in practice that he’s one of the 2 best safeties on the team. Which I think is possible if his legs are fresh, but I’m also not banking on. 
 

Under McD, it’s been pretty consistent - once a guy earns a starting job in camp or preseason, it’s pretty much his to lose. This is a little different, because the job was Hyde’s to lose last time he played. But I think McD & Babich won’t be willing to rock the boat unless they either need to, or they’re really confident it’ll pay off. 

[Simon]

Just now, Cash said:

But I think McD & Babich won’t be willing to rock the boat unless they either need to, or they’re really confident it’ll pay off. 

 

Hyde is loved and respected enough in that room that I don't think there will be any boat-rocking.

[Cash]

1 minute ago, Simon said:

 

Hyde is loved and respected enough in that room that I don't think there will be any boat-rocking.

I agree, partially because I have faith in the people involved. Hypothetically, let’s say Hyde has lost enough speed that he’s simply not as good as Hamlin right now. In that scenario - even as respected/beloved as Hyde is - someone would be mad if Hamlin went to the bench so Hyde could start. (Maybe not Hamlin, to be fair.)

 

I don’t think there’s a realistic chance of that scenario happening though, because I don’t think that Hyde would see the field if he’s too slow to play now. Worst case, this adds a ton of football IQ to the safeties room to help prep for playoff opponents. 

[Bad Things]

Welcome back, Micah!

Where've ya been?

 

 

[JMM]

22 minutes ago, FireChans said:

Who is faster in a foot race today, Damar Hamlin or Micah Hyde?

Who is a better FS today? That's the question. 

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

I'm happy about it. Worst case he's a vet presence on the PS that doesn't cost much. He knows the system and might even be a difference maker.

1 hour ago, syhuang said:

This is the last dance for Micah.

 

 

One. Last. Ride.

[Logic]

22 minutes ago, Cash said:

I agree, partially because I have faith in the people involved. Hypothetically, let’s say Hyde has lost enough speed that he’s simply not as good as Hamlin right now. In that scenario - even as respected/beloved as Hyde is - someone would be mad if Hamlin went to the bench so Hyde could start. (Maybe not Hamlin, to be fair.)

 

I don’t think there’s a realistic chance of that scenario happening though, because I don’t think that Hyde would see the field if he’s too slow to play now. Worst case, this adds a ton of football IQ to the safeties room to help prep for playoff opponents. 

Agreed.

The Bills have the 6th ranked scoring defense in the league. Over the past 3 games, they've given up an average of 17 points per game.

I don't think McDermott and Babich will be eager to swap out one of the two starters at safety for a guy who hasn't played football in a year. 

If the safety play starts to decline or injures strike? Sure. Otherwise, I think some people are letting what they WANT to see happen cloud their judgement in terms of what is actually LIKELY to happen.

[Billyhouseman]

Poyer is obviously washed seeing his play on the field.... But is Hyde not washed? Playing a half a season...maybe? Will he eventually start over Damar? Will he reach the active 53? Our current depth at safety isn't great especially with release of Edwards..... What's you're guys thoughts