Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

[ghz in pittsburgh]

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2013/11/07/new-fb-rodriguez-to-be-active-sunday/

I'm very surprised for a non kicker/punter that was signed off the street to be used that quickly in regular season. Whether he plays the role of receiving or blocking, he needs checmistry with QB and understands the scheme very well. It's not like he's seasoned vet either.

[better days]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2013/1...active-sunday/

I'm very surprised for a non kicker/punter that was signed off the street to be used that quickly in regular season. Whether he plays the role of receiving or blocking, he needs checmistry with QB and understands the scheme very well. It's not like he's seasoned vet either.

I think he will only be used on special teams against the Steelers.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

If the following players are inactive:

Robert Woods
Jeff Tuel
Ty Powell
Justin Rodgers
Brandon Smith
Antoine McClain
Ronnie Wingo

who exactly should be dressed ahead of Rodriquez?

[stuckincincy]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2013/1...active-sunday/

I'm very surprised for a non kicker/punter that was signed off the street to be used that quickly in regular season. Whether he plays the role of receiving or blocking, he needs chemistry with QB and understands the scheme very well. It's not like he's seasoned vet either.

Yes - very surprising. If they needed a body, I'd think they would pluck somebody off their PS. Although, I don't recall when another club signed a player from BUF's PS.

[Yasgur's Farm]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

I believe Marrone stated in yesterday's presser that they want to get a look at him on ST's

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

Halfback and fullback are the only positions I could expect any sort of contribution from a street FA in their first week. And he's a backup/desperation option at best there.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

It will be interesting to see if he and Charles dress this week.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

I believe Marrone stated in yesterday's presser that they want to get a look at him on ST's

If you look for ST help, I'd think you would look to your PS. Who have been under evaluation already. They have a LB, a DB, 2 OLs, a QB, 2 WRs, and a DL.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

He's a former 4th pick with off field issues. Part of it maybe they want to see what he's got.

[WagonCircler]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

One Friday my friend Walter Broughton, Bills WR and Kick Returner (#89) left me some tickets at will call for a game two days later.

By Sunday afternoon, #89 had turned into a white guy who was signed off the street.

That guy turned out to be Steve Tasker.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

One Friday my friend Walter Broughton, Bills WR and Kick Returner (#89) left me some tickets at will call for a game two days later.

By Sunday afternoon, #89 had turned into a white guy who was signed off the street.

That guy turned out to be Steve Tasker.

This fellow is 4.58 in the 40 yard dash and managed to get 18 weight reps in the 2012 combines. I'm beginning to think he's related to somebody on the club.

[The last buffalo fan]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

This fellow is 4.58 in the 40 yard dash and managed to get 18 weight reps in the 2012 combines. I'm beginning to think he's related to somebody on the club.

He is my uncle if that helps. We call him Speddy Rodríguez ... yeepa yeepa ándale ándale arrba arriba!

[better days]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

It will be interesting to see if he and Charles dress this week.

I would expect both Rodriguez & Charles to dress & play with Rodriguez being limited to special teams.

[better days]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

If you look for ST help, I'd think you would look to your PS. Who have been under evaluation already. They have a LB, a DB, 2 OLs, a QB, 2 WRs, and a DL.

I think the Coaches already know what the PS guys have to offer.

[The last buffalo fan]

Re: Rodriguez Active for the Steelers game? Really?

I think the Coaches already know what the PS guys have to offer.

Correcto, and it works the other way around too! Maybe my uncle offers them something our PS don't.