NFL Roster Cuts: Buffalo Bills Release Shawn Nelson, Per Report
by Brian Galliford on Sep 3, 2011 4:31 PM EDT
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PrintWith the 6:00 PM NFL roster cut deadline looming, Buffalo Bills cuts continue to trickle in. The latest player to be released: third-year tight end Shawn Nelson, per a report from Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com.
The news follows a tweet from the agent of undrafted rookie tight end Zack Pianalto indicating that his client had made the Bills' 53-man roster.
Nelson was the team's fourth-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. Considered a steal at the time, Nelson's career has been one rife with disappointment. After missing the bulk of his first two seasons with migraine issues, Nelson then missed all of this year's pre-season schedule with an undisclosed injury.
With his release, Nelson finishes his two-plus year Bills career with 21 receptions, 182 yards and a touchdown. At the moment, from what we know, the Bills still have four tight ends on the roster - and with Pianalto reportedly entrenched behind starter Scott Chandler, we're now just waiting for word on David Martin and Mike Caussin.
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saw this coming
doomed by injuries good luck shawn in future endeavors
Calling anybody a "career Redskin" when Dan Snyder is the owner is laughable. That dude make moves like he's some kid trading football cards. -greenwood1921
Had a lot of potential
but made oone play his entire time here and could not stay on the field for several reasons.
id like us to keep just 2 TE’s
Chandler and aparently Pianalto…
I thought it would be Caussin, this other kid came out of nowhere
"The Buffalo Bills have just exploded all over the Cincinnati Bangles"
-Steve Tasker-
Potential?
Frankly, I didn’t saw anything special from his days in college. Anyway, Nelson needs Homeopathy. None knows about this medicine but it’s the best way to control migraine. I wish him the best.
another "mid round steal"
That turns out to be nothing. No surprise here.
by lgbfromoregon on Sep 3, 2011 4:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Only highlight
Was Visa commercial and that was a good one !
It was Cookie's turn to lead the "easiest exercise" during the Monday practice after a game-- he said-- "we're going to do deep breathing--everybody inhale--dehale "---As told by Jack Kemp at my high school sports banquet circa 1966.
was the TD from the Pats game
week one 2 years ago
"The Buffalo Bills have just exploded all over the Cincinnati Bangles"
-Steve Tasker-
Remember how excited everyone was after that game, that we’d finally found a TE?
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
i really dont understand this guy
"The Buffalo Bills have just exploded all over the Cincinnati Bangles"
-Steve Tasker-
Which guy?
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
He has migraines – what do you want him to do?
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
Unfortunately, experience doesn't always lead to wisdom - Joe P.
Well, he’s had other injuries as well, especially this year.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
Yeah, but how much do you think he was able to work out, stay in shape, practice, learn the system, etc., if he’s constantly battling migraines?
My only point is it’s awfully shortsighted to get on Nelson’s case – it’s not like he was lazy or stupid or something.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
Unfortunately, experience doesn't always lead to wisdom - Joe P.
I agree, but I also see the other side, that it’s okay to be perplexed by a player with so much potential flaming out after a few years.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
To me, it would only be perplexing if there weren’t such an obvious reason for it. With the clear evidence of the obvious reason, what would make it perplexing?
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
Unfortunately, experience doesn't always lead to wisdom - Joe P.
That he played and was productive in college. The migraines didn’t just start, I don’t think.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
I’m not sure what that has to do with anything we’re talking about. He has stayed off the field because he hasn’t been able to practice because of migraines, which lead to more injuries. My point was that he was productive in college, in spite of the migraines. A lot of players don’t deal with migraines.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
A lot of what must have made the transition more difficult then was that he had to do much more learning/studying in the NFL compared to his college offense. He was basically a big receiver in a spread formation.
I can see why that transition would be harder if you can’t concentrate.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
Unfortunately, experience doesn't always lead to wisdom - Joe P.
Yeah, that makes some sense. College is more about raw ability than nuances of the game. In either case, it’s unfortunate to let that much talent go to waste. I do feel bad for the guy.
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
I think that was a stated weakness of Nelson’s coming out of college, that he played in a spread offense, that simply required him to beat his man (none of the finer points of route running or receiver reads) and almost no blocking.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
Unfortunately, experience doesn't always lead to wisdom - Joe P.
OK
So why did we draft him? Better?
Hey, win or lose we'll look better in our new uniforms! Go Bill's!
by buffalobacker on Sep 4, 2011 2:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Can't find it anywhere
but Visa is still running it. Very athletic move to score around pylon.
It was Cookie's turn to lead the "easiest exercise" during the Monday practice after a game-- he said-- "we're going to do deep breathing--everybody inhale--dehale "---As told by Jack Kemp at my high school sports banquet circa 1966.
So Much Potential
It really is a shame. I thought the guy was going to be a star for the Bills.
Injuries, migraines, and productivity are the reasons for his release IMO...
If your not on the field or not productive then you’re not going to make it. Talent and potential are not enough in this league. I wish him the best, particularly w/ the migraines. He may catch on somewhere.
… was not the 2009 draft class.
Editor-in-Chief, BUFFALO RUMBLINGS®
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 3, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly, there's a lot of truth in that
Though 2009 isn’t that bad. Wood, Levitre and Byrd are all solid pros.
The Lynch and McKelvin drafts are worse….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Sep 3, 2011 5:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
eh mckelvin's
in a make or break year…i expect him to finally turn the lights on this year
by Bestbillieve86 on Sep 3, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Wood, Levitre, Byrd.
Are nothing to date! Any decent pro is a solid pro no? otherwise they’d be All-Pro Lets not kid ourselves our team is weak!.
Hey, win or lose we'll look better in our new uniforms! Go Bill's!
by buffalobacker on Sep 4, 2011 3:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Had he practiced at all?
If not, I’m mildly surprised he wasn’t PUP listed. Oh well, time to cut the cord on yet another player who lived on potential over production….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Sep 3, 2011 5:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
So long Shawn
Hope Caussin sticks as well
by Bufbills on Sep 3, 2011 5:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
From Twitter.
Bills have released 22: D. Aiken, K. Aiken, L. Brown, Caulcrick, Caussin, Coleman, Corner, C. Davis, Dotson, Glover, Hangartner, Hicks, Howard, Jasper, Langley, Miller, S. Nelson, Nesbitt, Roosevelt, Switzer, Watkins, Wrotto
Bills designate 4 waived/injured: Corto, Huggins, Kirlew & Wang
Bills place Bruce Hall on injured reserved list.
Wow. I wonder how hurt Roosevelt is.
Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin. -- stetzwebs
Unfortunately, experience doesn't always lead to wisdom - Joe P.
yeah
never thought ruvell stood a chance
by Bestbillieve86 on Sep 3, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually expected him to make it
He’s made plays in the NFL, has good size and solid speed/quicks and plays ST’s. When they signed him, I thought he stood a great chance of making it. I also expected Roosevelt too, as well though…
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Sep 3, 2011 5:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i dont understand
how did Roosevelt not make it… although thinking about it he doesnt have the size that Ruvell has so i slightly understand the move. is he PS eligible? Also with Hang cut who are our backups besides rinehart and hairston. I’m expecting a veteran pick up on the OL and a CB, with corner being cut.
Fitzmagic
Sadness: Rooseveltn, Hangartner, Aiken
Surprising: Coleman, Corner
"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.
corner was abused last game
so maybe that played a part?
by Bestbillieve86 on Sep 3, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOO!!!!!
Corner! Nooooooooooo
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Sep 3, 2011 5:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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