BringBackFergy

None of them know the difference. The NFL is a business...and Beane commenced a hostile takeover and walked away unscathed....with great insider info to boot.

^^^ As a Cheektowaga native, prides himself on the largest collection of pink flamingos and Virgin Mary's in half bathtubs in WNY.

Do I think Brandon Beane has the mental acuity to garner inside information by pretending to show interest in a pre-maddonna?? Yes I do!! He did it in a way very similar to the above dialogue but left all teams (including the Steelers) holding their breath (and balls) for a few days. When the story leaked, Beane decided he learned enough about the Steelers and the draft intentions/values of the other 6 teams, and closed the door with a humble and complimentary press release (i.e. There is no question AB is a terrific athlete and we are unable to go further...blah blah blah). He must have been peeing his khakis while drafting that one.

You can laugh to yourself that Beane now has a handle on the intentions of about 6 or 7 other teams in the league. No one ever said "the process" was easy....but Beane succeeded in getting everything done he wanted in this little endeavor.

Beane is the greatest GM we have ever had. Not because he "tried" to sign AB, but because he tested the waters with no intention of ever signing him. The sooner you admit it, the faster we can move on to other things. He dipped his toe in the water and got a reading of what other teams were doing....well played Beaner

The trolling theory relies on one foundational element: Would McDermott or Beane actually want AB on this team and in this locker room? The answer is a resounding "NO!!!" All you fellas who believe Beane was actually interested in this "mouth with hands" need to reconsider what McDermott and Beane are forming here: A team...not a collection of divas (they went out the door with Sammy, The Tug Boat Captain, and Kelvin "8.62 40 yd dash" Benjamin). No one says he lost any credibility with other GM's in the league...as far as they know, Beane swung and missed. Beane played it perfectly ad sets himself up for free agency while other teams are scurrying like rats after Mardis Gras. Dude pulled the greatest troll job in history and all you guys can say is "We're losers" and "Ohhhh, AB doesn't like us" ? Grow up and follow the truth. Beane was masterful.

Do you seriously think he would ever admit to doing this? Of course not...but it happened so we can enjoy it. Bravo Senor Beaner!

Right off the bat, let's all agree, Brandon Beane is a brilliant fella. He never intended to acquire a quitter, headcase, me first WR like AB. Here's how it went down: 1) The Steelers knew we are in need of a WR. They set a deadline for teams to make offers by Friday. 2) Beane calls Steelers on Tuesday to ask "What are you looking for as compensation for the "highly respected" AB. The Steelers make some outrageous demand (ex. a 1st rounder this year and second rounder next year) 3) Beane says "Hmmm, that sounds pretty reasonable. Let me check with my owner and coach, etc" Beane hangs up the phone and laughs "This will be fun" 4) Steelers start talking to other teams but keep Beane in mind. They call Beane back "Have you thought any more about it?" Beane "Yeah, sure...how about first this year and a fourth next year?" Steelers "How about a first and third this year?" Beane "Let me call you back." He starts laughing again. No intention of signing AB whatsoever, but knows other teams are now being waved away by Steelers because they are about to get a sweet deal from Bills. 5) As the other teams walk away from negotiating, the Steelers start to get nervous...they give info to LaConjecture and RapReport. 6) Beane is busy eating a cob salad when the phone rings. Steelers: "Are we doing this?" Beane: "Who is this?" 7) Beane issues statement about what a great player AB is and, unfortunately, they were unable to get a deal done. Steelers are now left in a bad negotiating position because they spurned several other suitors. AB's price went down all thanks to Brandon Beane and the greatest "catfish" technique we will ever see.

My crystal ball was manufactured by Laveon Bell, Vontae Davis and Antonio Brown...they’re on sale.

You’ll be the first to B word about the front office when he demands a trade in two years.

You guys are killin’ me. All these die hard Bills fans the want a “team” and your excited for a guy that quit on his own. This kind of diva will never sign with the Bills....thankfully.

Yayyyyyyy!!! Another player who quits on his team!!!

^^^ Began training for Barnum and Bailey Circus at age 7 and became the all time leading “weight guesser” at the annual National Sideshow Appreciation Awards.

^^^Can remember the name of every classmate in his “Historical Perspectives in 1700’s Libya” course.

Sounds like you had a great trip CGF

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2018.htm What is the attraction to this guy? His name? He allowed 34 sacks with a line that has more talent than our own 2018 Oline. He calls the blocking schemes. We allowed the same number of sacks with rookies and a turnstile center pairing. Get off the bandwagon folks. It’s all agent driven.

^^ Can recite every line from “Cagney and Lacey” Season Four, Episode 11.

Can we just discount anything @ExiledInIllinois Says in this thread by 85%??

^^^ Single-handedly brought a multi-billion dollar company (GE) to its knees due to his COLA.

^^^ Founder and CEO of “GardenHoseSucking.com”

(SIDE NOTE: That is a real slap in the face...similar to saying he throws like a girl)

^^^ Is the fastest “French fry technician” at McD’s this side of the Mississip’

It’s all a head game now (and luck) and we are sorely lacking confidence. It is done

REPORTED!!!!

When I hear the word "creative" I prefer to think outside the box: Wyatt Teller to DE is the kind of creativity I'm hoping for.