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Rsh
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Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Jul 25 @ 3:05 PM ET
Never Said That! Time for the Bus to pick you Up and take you Home, don't want to miss curfew
- Buff36

Yes you did binky
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 25 @ 3:08 PM ET
Yes you did binky
- Rsh

No, never said Skinner was a Black Hole! Actually thought it was stupid to buy him out.
The Bus is waiting and your Special Seat
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jul 25 @ 3:19 PM ET
1 more goal over those 3 years. And Mitch is a past first player... so what does that tell me... Not much of a flex


Mitch scored 2 more last year and had more assists than Skinner had pts. IDk what you're getting at but Skinner fvckin sucks dude

- DirtyDan

TBF, Skinner sucks ass.
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Jul 25 @ 3:25 PM ET
No, never said Skinner was a Black Hole! Actually thought it was stupid to buy him out.
The Bus is waiting and your Special Seat

- Buff36

With you sitting right next to me!! So you can’t puss out!! Let’s take the ride to Batavia together!!
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Jul 25 @ 3:37 PM ET
With you sitting right next to me!! So you can’t puss out!! Let’s take the ride to Batavia together!!
- Rsh

Sorry not riding on your lap!! That’s reservedfor Sabres tooth!!
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 25 @ 3:38 PM ET
TBF, Hockeybuzz sucks ass.
- jochfr


harsh but true
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 25 @ 3:39 PM ET
With you sitting right next to me!! So you can’t puss out!! Let’s take the ride to Batavia together!!
- Rsh

Think you could find it, since you couldn't find the last place! They have your Special Drool Tray, maybe some Cheerios as a Treat.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 25 @ 3:46 PM ET
Samuel sounds like he had a good day at Camp, Josh spreading it out. Hollins had a few nice grabs.
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Jul 25 @ 3:51 PM ET
Samuel sounds like he had a good day at Camp, Josh spreading it out. Hollins had a few nice grabs.
- Buff36


What is Hollins for us? Just a blocking WR or can he actually play? I kind of figured based on his production we just wouldn't ever see him get the ball.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jul 25 @ 3:54 PM ET
BuffaloHerd
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Southern Tier, NY
Joined: 07.06.2024

Jul 25 @ 3:59 PM ET
Are they still in the Red Cap wise this Year ?
Edit: Looks like there still 900,000 thousand in the whole.

- Buff36


Ellis is LTIR, and I think Ryan Johansen may also be LTIR. That's is about 10 mil in cap space for them.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 25 @ 4:06 PM ET
Ellis is LTIR, and I think Ryan Johansen may also be LTIR. That's is about 10 mil in cap space for them.
- BuffaloHerd

Yeah
matty12345
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2007

Jul 25 @ 4:17 PM ET
What is Hollins for us? Just a blocking WR or can he actually play? I kind of figured based on his production we just wouldn't ever see him get the ball.
- QuinnFan


I wouldn't be surprised if he has some sneaky good numbers. Not like 900 yards sneaky, but maybe like 450-550 yards.
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Jul 25 @ 4:26 PM ET
I wouldn't be surprised if he has some sneaky good numbers. Not like 900 yards sneaky, but maybe like 450-550 yards.
- matty12345


That wouldn't be bad, I mean he went over 600 with the Raiders so it can't be ruled out either. I figure he'll be a big part of the run game as he is a great blocker but would love to see them spread the pigskin around again this year and keep defenses honest.

If he's racking up those kind of yards, we'd be in a great place. I assume he'll be behind Shakir, Samuel, Kincaid, Coleman and maybe Claypool if he makes it past cuts. Is that fair assessment or guestimate?
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 25 @ 4:35 PM ET
I think that about sums it up.
If they want to preach that everyone buys in and plays just as hard without the puck as they do with it, Skinner doesn’t seem to be a player that you’d want in that lineup. I think that’s why grind ‘amour wanted him out of Carolina.

LoL, the auto correct on Rod the Bod’s name is fitting, so I’ll leave it be.

- Ratsreign



Good post

Skinner is a one dimensional player and coaching isn’t gonna change his playing style

I’m guessing Lindy had seen enough over the years and used his pull to release him from the Sabres
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 25 @ 4:36 PM ET
What is Hollins for us? Just a blocking WR or can he actually play? I kind of figured based on his production we just wouldn't ever see him get the ball.
- QuinnFan

for anyone in their mid 40's or older

he can be russell copeland during the end of our super bowl run

a guy for 4 wr sets or 3rd and short with a few wr's on the field

20 catches and 350 yards and a dozen plays a game is realistic

matty12345
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2007

Jul 25 @ 4:44 PM ET
That wouldn't be bad, I mean he went over 600 with the Raiders so it can't be ruled out either. I figure he'll be a big part of the run game as he is a great blocker but would love to see them spread the pigskin around again this year and keep defenses honest.

If he's racking up those kind of yards, we'd be in a great place. I assume he'll be behind Shakir, Samuel, Kincaid, Coleman and maybe Claypool if he makes it past cuts. Is that fair assessment or guestimate?

- QuinnFan

There is a real chance Hollins is the opening day X, if Claypool can't make the team and Coleman isn't quite ready for primetime. McD is not the type to play a rookie who isn't ready.

Honestly I feel like Claypool is the best X receiver on this team by a mile from a talent perspective, and I would love to see them give him a legitimate shot to make the team and play meaningful snaps. My guess is they won't though.

I think Samuel will lead the team in yards for WRs (not counting Kincaid), then Shakir, then Hollins/Coleman (i imagine Hollins will contribute more in the first half and Coleman more toward the end of the season as he pushes out Hollins). I have no real use for MVS, he is a fast guy who is probably not that fast anymore and who drops balls.

Kincaid is the wildcard. He could be their only 1000 yard player, but to do that he is going to need something like 70/30 snap share with Knox, and last year he got around 54%. Knox is a vet and leader on the team, so it might be hard to reduce his snaps. The idea they can both be on the field is silly, the bills are not going to be in 12 personnel more than 25-30% of the time, if that. This is still going to be an 11 personnel team.

I think to be great on offense they need ~1000 from kincaid, and maybe 800ish for both Samuel and Shakir. If Hollins/Coleman together can give them around 700-800 yards from the X spot, that's a top passing game.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 25 @ 4:49 PM ET
There is a real chance Hollins is the opening day X, if Claypool can't make the team and Coleman isn't quite ready for primetime. McD is not the type to play a rookie who isn't ready.

Honestly I feel like Claypool is the best X receiver on this team by a mile from a talent perspective, and I would love to see them give him a legitimate shot to make the team and play meaningful snaps. My guess is they won't though.

I think Samuel will lead the team in yards for WRs (not counting Kincaid), then Shakir, then Hollins/Coleman (i imagine Hollins will contribute more in the first half and Coleman more toward the end of the season as he pushes out Hollins). I have no real use for MVS, he is a fast guy who is probably not that fast anymore and who drops balls.

Kincaid is the wildcard. He could be their only 1000 yard player, but to do that he is going to need something like 70/30 snap share with Knox, and last year he got around 54%. Knox is a vet and leader on the team, so it might be hard to reduce his snaps. The idea they can both be on the field is silly, the bills are not going to be in 12 personnel more than 25-30% of the time, if that. This is still going to be an 11 personnel team.

I think to be great on offense they need ~1000 from kincaid, and maybe 800ish for both Samuel and Shakir. If Hollins/Coleman together can give them around 700-800 yards from the X spot, that's a top passing game.

- matty12345

I tihnk we have 5 wild cards at wr

coleman
claypool
hollins
shakir
shorter

would not shock me if any of them got 800 yards this season
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Jul 25 @ 4:51 PM ET
for anyone in their mid 40's or older

he can be russell copeland during the end of our super bowl run

a guy for 4 wr sets or 3rd and short with a few wr's on the field

20 catches and 350 yards and a dozen plays a game is realistic

- homiedclown


Only 35, so don't remember him. But think that's a fair assessment.
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Jul 25 @ 4:52 PM ET
There is a real chance Hollins is the opening day X, if Claypool can't make the team and Coleman isn't quite ready for primetime. McD is not the type to play a rookie who isn't ready.

Honestly I feel like Claypool is the best X receiver on this team by a mile from a talent perspective, and I would love to see them give him a legitimate shot to make the team and play meaningful snaps. My guess is they won't though.

I think Samuel will lead the team in yards for WRs (not counting Kincaid), then Shakir, then Hollins/Coleman (i imagine Hollins will contribute more in the first half and Coleman more toward the end of the season as he pushes out Hollins). I have no real use for MVS, he is a fast guy who is probably not that fast anymore and who drops balls.

Kincaid is the wildcard. He could be their only 1000 yard player, but to do that he is going to need something like 70/30 snap share with Knox, and last year he got around 54%. Knox is a vet and leader on the team, so it might be hard to reduce his snaps. The idea they can both be on the field is silly, the bills are not going to be in 12 personnel more than 25-30% of the time, if that. This is still going to be an 11 personnel team.

I think to be great on offense they need ~1000 from kincaid, and maybe 800ish for both Samuel and Shakir. If Hollins/Coleman together can give them around 700-800 yards from the X spot, that's a top passing game.

- matty12345


Good post. Think you're right on Kincaid. Brady is talking a lot about everyone getting the ball. With the number of decent receivers here, that will definitely lower yard totals for all. And really agree, I want to see what Claypool can do. Keep hearing he's having some good practices here...I always got enamored with one guy this time of year and he's it.
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Jul 25 @ 4:53 PM ET
I tihnk we have 5 wild cards at wr

coleman
claypool
hollins
shakir
shorter

would not shock me if any of them got 800 yards this season

- homiedclown


Is his hype overblown? I keep seeing him as a potential breakout player but the next thing I see has him as a projected cut.
matty12345
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2007

Jul 25 @ 4:53 PM ET
I tihnk we have 5 wild cards at wr

coleman
claypool
hollins
shakir
shorter

would not shock me if any of them got 800 yards this season

- homiedclown


Agree on the first 4. I really doubt Shorter makes the team. Coleman, Shakir, and Samuel are locks. Hollins is close to a lock. The odds are that MVS is No. 5 based on money. That leaves probably one spot for Claypool, Shorter, Isabella, and Hamler to all fight over.

Claypool is the best player of that group, and Isabella and Hamler at least bring a speed element that might differentiate them from the pack. I think sadly Shorter is out of luck.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jul 25 @ 4:54 PM ET
Good post. Think you're right on Kincaid. Brady is talking a lot about everyone getting the ball. With the number of decent receivers here, that will definitely lower yard totals for all. And really agree, I want to see what Claypool can do. Keep hearing he's having some good practices here...I always got enamored with one guy this time of year and he's it.
- QuinnFan




homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 25 @ 4:56 PM ET
Is his hype overblown? I keep seeing him as a potential breakout player but the next thing I see has him as a projected cut.
- QuinnFan

he is the new Hodgins

I was kind of hoping they converted him to 3rd TE
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jul 25 @ 4:56 PM ET
Agree on the first 4. I really doubt Shorter makes the team. Coleman, Shakir, and Samuel are locks. Hollins is close to a lock. The odds are that MVS is No. 5 based on money. That leaves probably one spot for Claypool, Shorter, Isabella, and Hamler to all fight over.

Claypool is the best player of that group, and Isabella and Hamler at least bring a speed element that might differentiate them from the pack. I think sadly Shorter is out of luck.

- matty12345



I forgot about hamler

he has potential as well
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