did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

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[JoeMama]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

Mark Gaughn of the Buffalo News listed Dorin Dickerson as a receiver a few days ago.

He's officially not a tight end anymore.

New numbers for Bills: Quarterback Kevin Kolb (4), cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24), receiver Dorin Dickerson (82), defensive end Alan Branch (90) and linebacker Manny Lawson (91). Dickerson was listed as a tight end last year.

http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs...130419323/1004

A clever, opportunistic maneuver by Dickerson. Given the poor state of our receiving corp, he probably sees the easiest route to a roster spot served on a golden platter by making the transition to WR.

[ServoBillieves]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

Knew he changed his number recently but surprised to hear that. Hadn't heard from him or any of our friends about the news but I can now switch over my JR jersey.

[Goobylal]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

Mark Gaughn of the Buffalo News listed Dorin Dickerson as a receiver a few days ago.

He's officially not a tight end anymore.



A clever, opportunistic maneuver by Dickerson. Given the poor state of our receiving corp, he probably sees the easiest route to a roster spot served on a golden platter by making the transition to WR.

I seriously doubt it was his decision.

[JoeMama]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

I seriously doubt it was his decision.

Yeah, just speculation on my part.

I know if I were a "tweener" TE or WR on this roster, which way I would go.

[Goobylal]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

Yeah, just speculation on my part.

I know if I were a "tweener" TE or WR on this roster, which way I would go.

I don't know. It's not like the Bills are stacked at TE.

[JoeMama]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

I don't know. It's not like the Bills are stacked at TE.

True but there are generally only 2 or 3 spots on the roster for TE. And 5-6 for WR. Just playing the numbers.

[Mouldsie]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

And he was undersized as a TE, maxed out. Intriguing move.

[Buddo]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

Would actually make some sense, especially if we are going to a WC style, with RAC being as important as anything else. He might actually be a 'fit' for that.
We've also just signed a guy who is more of a fullback as well, so that would be another avenue that is closing to him.
Tbh, Dickerson looks like he knows what he's doing, but whenever he seems to get open, he's dropped the ball, or at least not made the catch. Might change with Fitz no longer being the delivery guy.
At least he will get a decent shot at getting on the roster, and for a guy of his type, I don't think you can ask for more than that.

[swiper]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

How much weight did he lose exactly?

Bills still have him listed as (6' 2") 227 lbs. Marcus Easley is 217 lbs.

The top 3 WRs last year:

Calvin Johnson - 6' 5" - 236 lbs.

Andre Johnson - 6' 3" - 230 lbs.

Brandon Marshall - 6' 4" - 230 lbs.

[Raptor]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

the legend of the great Dorin Dickerson continues to grow....

[swiper]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

I still can't believe that he was retained over Jones and Nelson. Neither of the latter were terrible receivers (hence they both signed elsewhere). Gotta give Dickerson credit for trying to adapt.

[Bert102176]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

I still can't believe that he was retained over Jones and Nelson. Neither of the latter were terrible receivers (hence they both signed elsewhere). Gotta give Dickerson credit for trying to adapt.

I wanted Nelson back

[better days]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

I wanted Nelson back

I wanted Nelson back too, but I won't miss Jones. Both can be replaced however. Levitre was the one big loss.

[Skooby]

Re: did dorin dickerson lose weight to play wr? i heard murph say that to kolb

TE's never stay healthy in Buffalo, maybe he wants to extend his career?