OCTOBER 17: Fournette will not, in fact be heading to Buffalo today. Schultz notes that the Bills expected to lose Ty Johnson off their practice squad, but since that is not happening, they will not host Fournette for an audition. The latter has still received interest from a number of teams, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports, but he does not have any visits lined up at this point.
OCTOBER 16: After receiving some promising news about running back Damien Harris, who was taken off the field in an ambulance after suffering a “neck sprain” last night, according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the team is still dealing with the fact that they may be without him for a period of time. With Nyheim Hines suffering a season-ending injury before the season even began, this leaves the Bills with only James Cook and Latavius Murray as healthy active roster running backs. 
Enter free agent running back Leonard Fournette. Schultz claims that Fournette has informed him that he will be visiting the Bills‘ facility tomorrow. After three years each with the Jaguars and Buccaneers, Fournette has been a free agent since being released by Tampa Bay in February.
Fournette hasn’t been quiet in his free agency, fielding calls from the Patriots, who would end up signing Ezekiel Elliott, and Colts, who found a resurgent break out from Zack Moss. He’s been ready, though, staying in good enough shape to perform at workouts, the newest of which will be in Buffalo tomorrow.
So far this season, the Bills have essentially used Cook as a workhorse, utilizing Harris and Murray to spell Cook for short periods. Murray has proven to be plenty serviceable as a backup running back over the years, but at 33 years old, he doesn’t have quite the same tread remaining as the 28-year-old Fournette.
Fournette could come in and provide the Bills with a true RB2 who can do a bit more than just give Cook a breather. Fournette would have a chance at coming in and actually earning snaps in certain situations. As for the likelihood of this opportunity, Schultz claims that “there’s a good chance (Fournette) signs in Buffalo if all goes well.”
Good luck w/this RB market, how much4 older big slow lumbering RB w/alota miles on them wheels ?
They should’ve acquired Taylor. Allen was throwing balls all over the field vs the Jets, and they couldn’t run the ball vs the Jaguars at all.
The Bills OC frequently forgets the value of the running game, so why strap their cap even further and give up needed draft capital for Taylor?
Because they haven’t won a superbowl in how long? Because they won’t get far in the playoffs (like last year) with Allen slinging the ball all over the field? You still need the run the ball to win playoff games.
not only that, but Colts should’ve traded Jon with Zach Moss producing
How?? Absolutely no cap space & look at next years cap. They got around $100m tied up in 4 players. Last thing the Bills can do is take on a high priced RB
I want Buffalo to win a SB and I’m not even a fan. Their fans deserve it, espcially after watching all 3 SB losses in the 1990s. But it’s pretty clear the running game is a big problem. They got man handled by Cincy last year in the playoffs, and couldn’t put away a Miami team on its 3rd string QB. Buffalo doesn’t have a Travis Kelce, and the Allen – Diggs connection can only take them so far. How much longer can you watch Allen whipping the ball all over the field? Can’t expect magic from Allen every playoff game.
Barf
Id rather have almost any other practice squad guy.
If this 2nd/3rd RB is so important – Id rather do a pick swap for Pierre Strong.
No reason to invest more in a replacement player, especially more than the player he is replacing. (Harris was less than 2 million)
Same with Josh Norman. Why?
Do you know his asking price? A tryout never hurts, but now that he’s not even visiting, you can rest easy
Bills: Lenny, we would like to have you come in for a tryout. Are you free tomorrow?
Fournette: Yea! That would be great! You know, I been staying….
Bills: Nevermind! Sorry. We have someone better.
To be fair, the Bills were expecting to lose a practice squad player, so this was likely a backup plan. Maybe they should have just wasted Fournette’s time?
Well, he is very busy…
But I guess we are being very literal here. No room for being light.
The Dalvin Cook signing in NY shows the franchises are right. 26+ year old running backs lost a lot of their speed and power. Ekler was hurt for time, as was S Barkley. All 26+ years old.
It’s harder to run through ball when defenses stack the box against you. They aren’t afraid of Zach Wilson hurting them deep. Now if AR12 comes back, Cook will excel.
Well how good could he be?
The Buccaneer running game is atrocious and the Bucs are not looking for a reunion
When he asked for his release, you didn’t see TB asking him to reconsider.
He’ll be a solid player in a rotation role. He’s been pretty durable for the most part. He’s good in the run game and good in the passing game. My guess is he’ll wait until later in the year to sign with a contender.