Could the Bills play Cole Beasley right away against the Dolphins?
The Buffalo Bills are ready for the Miami Dolphins.
But is Cole Beasley?
The 33-year-old re-signed with the Bills (10-3) once again on Monday. On Saturday, the Dolphins (8-5) head to Orchard Park for a pivotal Week 15 matchup.
Beasley would not have been added unless the team felt like they needed an upgrade. Still, that would be one quick turn around so it might be a true game-time decision in regard to Beasley being in Buffalo’s lineup against Miami.
Beasley did say he feels he’s in game shape, at least.
“I’ve still been working out, still been wanting to play,” Beasley said at his re-introductory press conference. “I don’t know, see how I feel today, we’ll see where everything goes.”
Beasley’s past does give him an advantage in terms of his chance of being called up from the practice squad. He previously played in nearly the same offense just last season with the Bills and he knows Josh Allen well.
“(Beasley) is a smart football play,” Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott said via video conference. “He has a good rapport with Josh. He has played this game a long time.”
The receiver himself acknowledged the similarities he recognizes in the offense.
“It’s still the same, they just call plays a little differently. Terminology is still the same–It’s just getting used to really hearing everything again,” Beasley said.
Allen said after just one practice with Beasley he already feels the chemistry and timing is still there. That could go a long ways, but the QB didn’t want to pressure his teammate.
“I think so. I think that remains to be seen, I think that’s really reliant upon him and how he’s feeling too,” Allen said.
For more from Allen on Beasley’s return and potentially playing on Saturday, see the attached Batavia Daily video below:
Josh Allen believes Cole Beasley is ready to go this week. Says he feels the chemistry between the two coming back already. #Bills #BillsMafia @Batavia_Daily pic.twitter.com/l7KkQdrRfC
— alex brasky (@alexbrasky) December 14, 2022
