Can Dorin Dickerson be a Larry Centers type FB

[TAPITSB]

Are the Bills the first team to finally get this kid in the best possible position for his talent?

He was a high school running back. I think his talent has made coaches play him at a ton of positions but when you look at his skillset he's a FB. The Bills will be the first team to play him at FB but he's been a Wr, Rb, TE, LB, DL so he should be tough enough to play FB.

I like Corey McIntyre but he doesn't have the hands to play in a wide open offense like the Bills run.

thoughts?

[BillsFan]

Dickerson IMO could very well be a pass catching FB with size to block and create holes. Mac is a solid 17 or so pounds heavier but like you mentioned TAPITSB Dickerson has played a wealth of positions. That in it self helps builds technique and strength when it comes to using their hands and getting a low center of gravity.

However, the only thing is, how many FBs/RBs do we carry?

[TAPITSB]

Dickerson IMO could very well be a pass catching FB with size to block and create holes. Mac is a solid 17 or so pounds heavier but like you mentioned TAPITSB Dickerson has played a wealth of positions. That in it self helps builds technique and strength when it comes to using their hands and getting a low center of gravity.

However, the only thing is, how many FBs/RBs do we carry?

I would think you cut McIntyre because in this Chan offense he offers no real value except on ST because we're in so many 1 back sets.

[Raptor]

Please don't insult Larry Centers like that

Dickerson will be lucky to make it past the first round of cuts and will have to make it by his ST's play. The player he is up against happens to be one of our best STer's

[TAPITSB]

Please don't insult Larry Centers like that

Dickerson will be lucky to make it past the first round of cuts and will have to make it by his ST's play. The player he is up against happens to be one of our best STer's

English your 2nd language?

Can is a question and Type is a comparative.

[hemma]

English your 2nd language?

Can is a question and Type is a comparative.

I sense a high SAT Verbal score. :-)

Mac only had ~ 100 plays last year & wasn't much of a part on the O. Dickerson sure seems to be a potential weapon.

Of all the newbies that have been picked up, he's the most intriguing.

[BillsFan]

I would think you cut McIntyre because in this Chan offense he offers no real value except on ST because we're in so many 1 back sets.

I mean, with kickoffs basically being erased I can see what you are saying that ST is not as crucial of a role as it used to be.

However, Mac has been the heart and soul of the ST unit and to allow someone like to be cut in favor of an unproven... I mean Nix has moved on from players in the past in favor of players with less experience.
However, Dickerson has bounced around a lot and not really found a home at a position. At least with Mac you know what you are getting and you are getting a solid ball player.

I would like to see Dickerson get a shot and if anything I am in the kids corner. However, I also temper expectations.

[PABillsFan23]

Gonna be hard because I read an article saying Buffalo wants to use him like NE does Hernandez

[TAPITSB]

Gonna be hard because I read an article saying Buffalo wants to use him like NE does Hernandez

So an HB? HB and FB are basically the same position in many offenses. The Redskins used Cooley in this position. We'll line Dickerson up in the backfield where we can motion him out to the slot or stacked behind Chandler or out on a wheel route. I think it's his best position because he doesn't have the length to be a normal TE.

[TigerJ]

It really all depends on if he can block IMO. Granted he has superior athleticsm to McIntyre and is better than Mack in a lot of ways, but if he can't block, I don't think the Bills will give up the blocking to obtain versatility.

[JohnnyP56]

He is a fast in a straight line and weighs 226. He won't be able to block and is not flexible enough to be an effective receiver. I'm guessing that's why he's been cut by 3 teams already. I'm still rooting for him though.

[TheIronDuke]

2 pretty offensive-minded HC's in Belichek and Kubiak couldn't do anything with the guy but good luck to you.

[GoldenWheels]

Not many can be a Larry Centers type FB when it comes to pass catching. So I sure wouldn't count on it.

[TAPITSB]

2 pretty offensive-minded HC's in Belichek and Kubiak couldn't do anything with the guy but good luck to you.

Both played him at TE.

[TAPITSB]

Not many can be a Larry Centers type FB when it comes to pass catching. So I sure wouldn't count on it.

He played WR tho, so he can catch the football. What if you can get 40 or 50 catches out of him?

[BillsLunaticEZE]

I would think you cut McIntyre because in this Chan offense he offers no real value except on ST because we're in so many 1 back sets.

Yep and while a beast on special teams, Bradham, and Carder soften the blow as they could be the thumpers now. Also Potter makes him less relevant on kick offs. I love the idea of a H Back/Fullback like Dickerson here, he'd be a nice safety valve.

[BillsFan]

2 pretty offensive-minded HC's in Belichek and Kubiak couldn't do anything with the guy but good luck to you.

BB allowed Anderson to leave the team does that mean we should not be excited about what the kid can do?

[TheIronDuke]

BB allowed Anderson to leave the team does that mean we should not be excited about what the kid can do?

Anderson has played for and has had marginal success with a few teams after having a ROTY-type season to begin his career. I also wouldn't call him a kid, he's about 30 years old.

Dickerson was a Texans 7th round pick who hasn't done anything in his career after playing for a couple of the best offensive minds in the NFL. Kubiak used him as a WR, FTR. I said good luck to y'all in using him, just wouldn't count on him being a huge contributor.

[GoldenWheels]

He played WR tho, so he can catch the football. What if you can get 40 or 50 catches out of him?

Yeah but can he actually block too? I honestly don't know what kind of TE he was in college--just a receviing threat or could he block too?

That was why Larry was so good...he wasn't a WR/TE playing FB or a FB playing WR...he was just genuinely multi-talented player.

[Elminster]

I don't think they're thinking Larry Centers so much as they're thinking Oakland's Marcel Reese.