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It’s crazy that people still don’t understand why we didn’t, even after Beane said they’re looking for a different body type. We did not need Motor on offense. The skill set we needed was short distance running, pass blocking, and/or Special Teams. Motor is none of those things. Why would we make an offer?

Under-utilized would imply that he provided a ton of value that was untapped. His market was 1 year, up to $3.75M. Seems like everyone knew what he was and preferred to trust a $30M/yr Superstar QB instead when it mattered.

“F them comp picks” -Brandon Beane

He was the #1 graded inside linebacker by PFF last season, so I’d say he wasn’t exactly a liability.

Correct, and the problem with signing Singletary is you take one of our few available Free Agents off the board. It is very, very possible to get back in the positive by strategically signing only players who were cut or traded. Meanwhile, we need these guys to get contracts from other teams: Singletary, Roger Saffold, Jordan Phillips, Jamison Crowder, David Quessenberry, Shaq Lawson, Bobby Hart.... the rest are probably a stretch.

Big reason to want Fournette instead of Singletary and the other FA's: He doesn't count against the comp formula. We need to lose more players than we gain and players CUT don't count. Singletary was not cut. Fournette was. So, would you rather have Fournette and a 3rd round pick or Singletary?

We have a gaping hole at CB? You know we drafted Elam in the 1st last year and Tre White is fully healthy, while Taron Johnson is one of the best Nickel corners in the league and there's even better depth now with Benford and Dane Jackson as great #4 and #5 options. What exactly does Beane need to do better there?

Loved him as a person and locker room guy and will always remember that Patriots game. A few unforgivable dropped passes, a few unforgivable dropped returns, and just not enough of a consistent impact. We're all rooting for him and hoping for the best, but this move made a lot of sense.

The piece you’re missing here is if the player is actually good and believes in himself, he’s not going to sign a cheap long term deal when he doesn’t have to. That plan can also backfire horrifically. What deal would you have given Edmunds 2 years ago when he had proven nothing? It’s an unnecessary risk for both the player and the GM. You’re also missing some signings this year apparently as well. McGovern is very much an upside pick on a long term deal. Same with Harty. Beane is going above market in year 1 so he can potentially get a steal in the later years. That’s exactly what he did with Poyer and Hyde too. I appreciate the thought you put into this, but it was a big miss.

Did you create this thread just to argue with people? You’re not understanding my point. His skill set provides nothing that the team wouldn’t have by adding a power back and playing Cook in tandem. There are limited roster spots available and if he doesn’t even play special teams, there is zero reason to sign him.

I’d be shocked at this point if he does. What value does he bring to our team? He’s not a special teamer. He’s not a good short yardage back. He’s not a great pass blocker. He’s not big enough to wear down defenses. There a loads of guys who can do these things VERY well and THAT is the skill set we need. If we re-sign Singletary, is the idea that we would have Cook, Singletary, Hines AND a power back in the backfield or do you just not want a power back on the team? It seems like a bad fit. Say what you want about the player, but we don’t need his skill set.

Can’t say I didn’t warn you!

All-in implies that you get one shot, then you’re screwed if it doesn’t work out. That sounds like horrific team building.

Something to consider, as Edmunds is now the #1 highest paid player at his position (ILB). This counts as a 3rd round pick in the comp pick formula. All we have to do is sign less unrestricted free agents than we lose to gain it.

This was an interesting watch... I wonder if McGovern is Mitch Morse insurance too with the concussion history:

"Up to $7.5M" over 3 years. These details matter. The guaranteed money is about $4M. So ... you have an issue with a good punter getting between $1.3M and a maximum of $2.3M per year?

Welcome back to the best punter we've had on the team in a long time! https://billswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/13/buffalo-bills-agree-terms-re-sign-sam-martin/

I feel like Sam Martin deserves a separate post compared to the Debbie Downer Matakevich extension. Sam Martin was the best Punter we've had on the team in a long time. VERY happy he's back.

You lost me at: ”Line? Henry it’s going to be fine.” Imagine for a moment thinking that a running back solves your pass blocking and run blocking issues…

Can we please just keep this thread about Milano? This is a great win for him and the team. Don’t make this another Tremaine Edmunds thread.

Personally, I think you might get more value out of a round 1 WR. IOL will take a year or two to develop, then best case you have a $10M-$15M guard. WR you could get a day 1 contributor at one of the highest paid positions. Save Free Agency money for Guard and draft your value guys.

Is anybody mad about this? I’m have nooo problem with journalists propping up his perceived value. Ok, so best case scenario he has one good season, then what? If you trade him for a draft pick you might get similar production AND actually have a future.

What is with this obsession of moving every good tackle to guard? Every time we get a good tackle in the building, the thought process goes “yes he’s good at tackle, but he’d be a GREAT guard” … we don’t know if he’d be good, we don’t know if he’d be willing to do it, and we DO know he’s an above average starter at one of the most important positions in the league. Im gonna start calling this “drought mentality.” Dont have “drought mentality.”

Andre Reed… hall of famer drafted in the 4th round. Kyle Williams … all-pro drafted in the 5th round and possibly a hall of famer on a team that didn’t suck so bad. Taron Johnson, Dawson Knox, Gabe Davis… all late round guys who will make $10M+. It’s luck and we’ve been fine. We drafted a top 3 QB and several other great players and are knocking on the door of the Super Bowl every year.

How do the Dolphins have such similar draft capital to us when they have no first round pick and five total picks?