Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

[The Spaz]

Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith from Packers practice squad. Both teams could use a tackle, actually.

http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora

[Nighthawk]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

Wow, talk about mediocrity...this is the best tackle you could find to fill such an important position? Sorry, but this has got Cheap Ralphy written all over it!

[SABURZFAN]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

WOW!!!!!!!! i remember some people around here wanted the Bills to draft him.

[The Spaz]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jamon-meredith?id=71397

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

Was a 5th rounder, rated as a nice sleeper prospect and SURPRISE SURPRISE he has good knowledge of multiple positions and is flexible in that fashion...we just love our multi-dimensional linemen

[Nighthawk]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

Was a 5th rounder, rated as a nice sleeper prospect and SURPRISE SURPRISE he has good knowledge of multiple positions and is flexible in that fashion...we just love our multi-dimensional linemen

And the most important thing is...he's cheap!

[mikemac2001]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

Championship!

[justasportsfan]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

Looks like athleticism over fat slobs is the way we're going.

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

Was a 5th rounder, rated as a nice sleeper prospect and SURPRISE SURPRISE he has good knowledge of multiple positions and is flexible in that fashion...we just love our multi-dimensional linemen

oh and he's also known for his intelligence.

i think this was a good pickup...as long as they are happy with him not starting. I think they are fine with Jon Scott in there, after he performed pretty well against Tampa.

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

And the most important thing is...he's cheap!

thats too. But still, at least hes not an undrafted backup out of Division III Joes College...he is a decent prospect, albeit one that will require some grooming.

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

Overall Football Traits
Production	2	Meredith appeared in just one game and NCAA later granted him a red shirt year with the stipulation that he sit out the first two games of the 2008 season. He started four games at right tackle in 2005. Meredith started all 13 games seven at right tackle and six at left tackle in 2006. He started all 12 games at left tackle in 2007. Meredith started nine of the 11 games he appeared in during the 2008 season and lined up at left tackle and left guard.
Height-Weight-Speed	2	Adequate bulk, adequate height and above-average top-end speed.
Durability	2	Injured ankle during 2008 preseason and re-injured it later in the year. Ankle injury limited him in three games but he didn't miss any games.
Intangibles	1	Presented the Andrew Sorensen Scholar-Athlete Award for Football during the 2006 spring game. Named the Outstanding Offensive Lineman in the spring of 2007. An ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District selection in 2007. Earned the Harold White GPA Award for the offense in the spring of 2008. Graduated with a degree in Sports Management and a 3.7 GPA in August of 2008. Has shown a willingness to line up at different positions.

Offensive Tackle specific Traits
Strength/Toughness	3	Plays with an edge, appears to have adequate lower body strength and flashes the ability to finish blocks though inconsistent in this area. Shows above-average upper body strength in the weight room but rarely delivers a violent initial punch.
Agility	2	Overall agility is not elite but better than average. A quick, balanced athlete with good lateral mobility for size.
Awareness	2	Excellent experience playing at the highest collegiate level. Knows assignments and rarely shows hesitation. Especially skilled at recognizing blitzes/stunts in pass protection.
Pass Protection	2	Gets set quickly and gets excellent hand placement. Adequate arm length, locks arms out and can ride edge rushers past the pocket. Good balance and shows above-average body control but overextends on occasion and going to have a harder time recovering at the NFL level than did at the collegiate level. Doesn't always sink hips low enough and struggles to anchor working against powerful bull rushers.
Run Blocking	3	Rarely takes false steps and generally gets into excellent initial position but doesn't always stay lowing coming out of stance and has some problems rooting defenders off the ball when plays too high. Takes sound angles to downfield blocks and flashes the ability to get into position at the second level. However, base narrows and doesn't show the same body control in space as he does in the short area so he has some problems sustaining downfield blocks.

Trait Scale
1 = Exceptional	2 = Above average	3 = Average	4 = Below average	5 = Marginal

[Nighthawk]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

thats too. But still, at least hes not an undrafted backup out of Division III Joes College...he is a decent prospect, albeit one that will require some grooming.

He doesn't address the problem and if this organization was serious about winning, then they would bring in a proven commodity, like Runyan, to fill that RT spot this year. I don't like the move at all. I'm not saying he isn't a good prospect, but do we really need another prospect backing up Scott??? Uggh, the mediocrity of this organization is painful!

[cocamide]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

Wow, talk about mediocrity...this is the best tackle you could find to fill such an important position? Sorry, but this has got Cheap Ralphy written all over it!

What non-mediocre players are available during the third week of the season?

[hydro]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

What non-mediocre players are available during the third week of the season?

Only ones that are most likely washed up but are household names.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Bills to sign T Jamon Meredith

Classic Bills. We are fighting for 8 wins obvioulsy.