Christopher Capolupo Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/teams/nfc/tampa-bay-buccaneers/ For those of you who wanted us to sign Ben Troupe in the offseason, looks like he can be had now as he was released by the Bucs. I'll pass on him myself.
CJPearl2 Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 I can recall experts (maybe it was someone on Sirius) critizing us for not signing him.
Christopher Capolupo Posted September 17, 2008 Author Posted September 17, 2008 Sorry if the link isn't working, tried it myself and it didn't work for me and I don't know how to fix it.
Steely Dan Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Linky no worky try copying and pasting it again.
Christopher Capolupo Posted September 17, 2008 Author Posted September 17, 2008 Linky no worky try copying and pasting it again. Ok, I tried like 5 times now and to no avail, sorry, but that is the page if you want to read the article.
Christopher Capolupo Posted September 17, 2008 Author Posted September 17, 2008 Here's the link. Thanks for doing that.
JuanGuzman Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 I remember one article I read touting him as the next Antonio Gates, I think he ran 4.5 and had a forty inch vertical. I guess he couldn't translate his athleticism into on field success. Although I remember him having a nice sophomore season with the Titans he never really did anything afterward.
Nanker Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Doesn't he have to pass through the scum of the league like Miami, Oakland, Atlanta and the jests before The Bills can make him an offer?
Chandler#81 Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 I remember one article I read touting him as the next Antonio Gates, I think he ran 4.5 and had a forty inch vertical. I guess he couldn't translate his athleticism into on field success. Although I remember him having a nice sophomore season with the Titans he never really did anything afterward. I admit. I wanted him here.. So far, our tight end play hasn't been its' perenial negative. It appears Royal truely committed to stepping up.
VOR Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Alge Crumpler only has 3 catches for 20 yards with the Titans. I guess the TE market wasn't so great.
marauderswr80 Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 I lost a lot of respect when he visited Buffalo dressed like a thug. When you are coming in for a visit with a team looking for a job and with this organization and the way they preach character I would have thought he would have worn a nice suite and presented himself nicely. If I can recall he wore a hat to the visit aswell. Everyone else who visited wore something nice....... Honestly, I wouldnt be shocked if Buffalo made a pass at him for just that.....
Beerball Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 If I can recall he wore a hat to the visit aswell. Everyone else who visited wore something nice....... Honestly, I wouldnt be shocked if Buffalo made a pass at him for just that..... Well, you know what they say....Bills make passes at tight ends who wear hatses.
JStranger76 Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 I have no problem admitting I wanted to sign him at all. The guy has a lot of ability but just doesn't apply himself it seems. He'd be great in the Schouman-role as a move-around 2nd TE if was willing to work hard and learn the offense. Oh well......
inkman Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Alge Crumpler only has 3 catches for 20 yards with the Titans. I guess the TE market wasn't so great. Did you think he was going to have a major impact?
Slo_Bills Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 I have no problem admitting I wanted to sign him at all. The guy has a lot of ability but just doesn't apply himself it seems. He'd be great in the Schouman-role as a move-around 2nd TE if was willing to work hard and learn the offense. Oh well...... I wouldn't mind seeing if he had anything else to contribute in that type of role myself. Maybe this (being cut) would motivate him. Only issue I have with the signing would be that it would take someone spot, and think we're just about set everywhere else, right?
Chandler#81 Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 I wouldn't mind seeing if he had anything else to contribute in that type of role myself. Maybe this (being cut) would motivate him. Only issue I have with the signing would be that it would take someone spot, and think we're just about set everywhere else, right? Well, he could had for a lot cheaper now than in the Spring... I don't think the Bills are interested. Welcome aboard, Slo!
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