JohnNord

That was kind of a fluke. How many times has a player quit in the middle of the game like that? Regardless, Vontae was only on the team for a 1 year deal. They weren’t expecting him to play a huge role and solidify the defense. Star was average for mane half of him time in Buffalo. He was below average the other half. All in all his contract was an anchor they couldn’t get out of.

Very true. Butlers deal was almost 1/3 if the length of Star’s though. It was relatively short term. That’s why I think Star’s was worse

Both bad…Star was worse IMO given the size of his deal and how much they were counting on him.

I agree but still think Star was worse. Tremendous opportunity cost.

Yes…another bad signing but I would argue that Star was worse considering how much they relied on him. Plus Murphy was an injury risk. They didn’t completely rely on him and had contract outs unlike Star. Still Murphy and Star are close for worst contracts

He wasn’t a free agent signing. He traded for Benjamin.

Yes there were many who still regard him as a decent player and assumed that they would keep him because the cal savings wasn’t that big.

Ok then who was Beane’s worst free signing?

Good riddance…opportunity cost was huge with this bad deal

Time for me to take my victory lap. I knew that Star was gone after Beane and McDermott stopped making excuses for him as they had in the past. This was by far the worst contract Beane has ever written as GM of the Bills and the latest line of mistakes of the Carolina Connection. The Bills had a gaping need at DT and Beane and McDermott put too much faith in their former player. At best, Star was an average DT, at his worst the return on his deal might have been the lowest at his position. I’m glad to see the Bills get out of a very bad deal and turn the page.

They still have Derek Carr…

collectively no one. But he was so bad they decided to release him. Houston cut him as well. Not good signs.

I don’t know…Shaq Lawson of 2019 would be a great signing. He hasn’t played very well the past two seasons and has been released three times over the past year. He’ll be a reserve this season so maybe the scheme will help him out. Not a bad player to have as your 5th DE

NE was very aggressive in overlaying free agents last season and for the most part, their big contracts didn’t really deliver. It seems that this season, they are going in the opposite direction and trying to find “value contracts.” Doesn’t seem like it’s working so far

Politics aside, Cole was an excellent Buffalo Bill. There’s not a doubt in mind that he help Josh grow as QB - especially in 2020 where he was his security blanket. He might be losing a step, but again zone defense he still knows where to get open. Because of his views he will probably never get the credit he deserves, which is too bad because he really boosted the offense

Where has he been mocked? Because I’m pretty sure they won’t use a 1st round pick on him. I have a hard time thinking they’ll spend a 1st or 2nd round pick on a RB.

Where’s the source?

Gotta say, even before the Miller move, I really liked the moves they made in FA. They were all very smart signings. I think they will go CB and WR in the draft and I can totally see them trading down.

I roll my eye every time I hear someone say “Billsy.” Give it a rest

Absolutely not. No doubt there’s more pressure to win a SB. But I don’t feel his seat got any warmer. McDermott still has a ton of power around One Bills Drive. He does not report to Brandon Beane. He reports directly to the Pegulas. Terry is floundering with the Sabres because he can’t find a HC like McDermott. If the Bills don’t win a SB it will be a disappointment but his job is not jeopardy. If the Bills don’t even make the playoffs with this roster then maybe

Beane is not going to pay that kind of money to free agents. You have to overpay to land a big player. Get used to this. while I agree Beane has done a great job overall the original comment was correct. He has whiffed badly on the defensive line. Star’s contract was bad. It was one of the highest for his position and he always underperformed. His dead cap hurt the team for several seasons. There was also Vernon Butler, Trent Murphy and players like Mario Addison who have been serviceable but less than stellar for his contract.

I have more faith in AJ Epinesa than Ford - that’s not a good thing

The problem is that all 3 are question marks. Rosseau has the best chance. He is already good at setting the edge and you could imagine his pass rush skills getting better. I think at this point AJ Epinesa is a JAG. Maybe the last DE you keep on a 53 man roster because he players special teams. We don’t know enough about Boogie yet. I do think the long term was plan was to be set at DE in the future with these picks. But I’m not sure that will be the case

Baker just posted what appears to be a goodbye to Cleveland, disguised as a “thank you”

McDermott is driving players and coaches out of Buffalo though….