‘That, combined with Gaines’ estimated value on the open market per Spotrac somewhere around $9 million a season, makes the Davis’ signing look even better. Davis has a cap hit near $4.3 million in scheduled in 2018.’
Archives for March 13, 2018
Bills trade LT Cordy Glenn to Cincinnati Bengals
‘In addition the Bills also move up in a big way ahead of the 2018 NFL draft. Along with Glenn, Buffalo sent their first-round pick at No. 21 and their fifth-round pick to the Bengals for the No. 12 pick and the Bengals sixth-round pick.’
5 takeaways from Buffalo Bills decision to trade Cordy Glenn to Cincinnati Bengals
‘Dion’s time: The Bills didn’t trade Cordy Glenn for a lack of production, when healthy. If he’s in the lineup, Glenn was a talented left tackle and earned his worth. When he began struggling with foot/ ankle injuries, that’s when fans soured on him. This trade can be viewed as a win for both sides. The Bengals have big needs on their offensive line, particularly at tackle, after losing Andrew Whitworth early in free agency to the Los Angeles Rams last year. As for the Bills have of the deal? Well, more draft capital.’
Report: Buffalo Bills are open to trading LT Cordy Glenn
‘According to Albert Breer from MMQB, the Bills open to trading left tackle Cordy Glenn.’
Is Buffalo Bills’ tradeup to No. 12 overall the first of two?
‘Is it the first of two leapfrogs for the Bills, so as to land a phenom rookie QB in the top 10 of the draft, a la the Philadelphia Eagles two years ago to get Carson Wentz at No. 2?’
Tuesday’s Cincinnati Coverage
Cincinnati Bengals to acquire Buffalo Bills left tackle Cordy Glenn (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals trade for Cordy Glenn ripples down offensive line, draft and contracts (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Reports: Bengals acquire offensive line help prior to start of free agency (Dayton Daily News)
Bengals reportedly trade for left tackle Glenn (WKYC-TV)
Bills free agent CB E.J. Gaines firmly on Texans’ radar
‘Gaines could cost roughly $9 million per year.’
Jordan Matthews faces free agency after injury-filled season
‘”I think the worst and most frustrating thing about the whole situation was, when I got to Buffalo, I was still dealing with the things that I had to get surgery on,” Matthews said. “But I had two really bad diagnoses on the knee and the ankle, so going into the trade, I thought they were both things that were going to heal on their own. But once I got around Buffalo’s doctors, they got me in touch with the right people, and then I got really good feedback.’
Bills ready to make major draft move for a QB after trade with Bengals
‘ESPN’s Adam Schefter said on the network Monday that the Bills’ trade “sent shock waves through the NFL,” with the team widely viewed as being “on the prowl for a quarterback.” Schefter added that he didn’t think Buffalo “was done climbing” in the draft.’
Bills swap 1st-round picks and trade tackle Glenn to Bengals
‘General manager Brandon Beane has said he intends to land a franchise quarterback through either the draft, a trade or in free agency.’
Bills reportedly trade OT Glenn to Bengals
‘Trade agreements cannot be made official until Wednesday.’
Bengals to acquire left tackle Cordy Glenn from Bills; teams swap first-round picks
‘Without Glenn, the Bills are expected to start 2017 second-round pick Dion Dawkins at left tackle. Dawkins started 11 games last season as a rookie in place of Glenn.’
Bengals and Bills reportedly swap first-round picks in wild deal for Cordy Glenn
‘This is one of those trades where both sides are definitely going to come away happy. The Bills had been looking to unload Glenn and the Bengals were in desperate need of an upgrade at the offensive tackle position.’
Report: Bills trading OT Cordy Glenn to Cincinnati
‘Glenn, 28, dealt with a lingering foot injury over the past two seasons, playing in only 17 games in those two years. Glenn has had both of those seasons end on injured reserve.’
Capaccio: Bills continue to make it clear they’re going big-game QB hunting at draft
‘Because if there’s one thing the Bills’ GM has made abundantly clear to everyone now, it’s that he will do whatever it takes to get where he wants to be in late April.’