gonzo1105

Hoyt

I think they will have to take a RB in this years draft. The Bills might have to franchise tag either James Cook or Christian Benford and I think they would lean towards franchising Benford. The class is too deep and with the possibility of Cook walking after next year it would be prudent roster management to draft one in the mid rounds again and have them develop either in the 3rd role or keep a 4th RB and not have a FB on the roster.

He might want too much money. They have invested and might continue to invest in James Cook, they drafted Ray Davis with a semi premium pick, they picked Ty Johnson off the scrap heap and developed him. This is what good teams do. They bring out the best in a player and when the market gets too high they let them go. I think what the Bills want to give him and what Johnson wants they are apart on. I can't blame Ty Johnson for trying to get the most he can get right now. He was a late round draft pick, floated around the league and he's nearly 28 years old now. This is probably his only chance to secure as much money as he can as a RB. If he doesn't get what he wants, i'm sure the Bills would love to have him back at their price.

I mean I don’t think this is anything more than a minimum low guarantee deal. Wouldn’t put much stock in it

I have my doubts that the Bills are really on this but I would guess he would be in on a prove it deal 1 year 10 million sounds about right

No matter who the Bills add to this point, besides maybe Asante Samuel, will not change their minds on what they need anyways at this point. I still fully expect the top 3 picks to be DT, CB, and either DE/WR/S. Could see them doubling up at these positions throughout the draft as well.

I'm spitballing again but with the Vikings signing John Allen and Javon Hargrove, I wonder if Buffalo could guage interest on Harrison Phillips. His contract is reasonable though and the Vikings have the space so I dont know how realistic it would be.

I know this is usually taboo in the NFL and they can't really do anything yet anyways but if the Ravens low tender Ar'Darius Washington I think I'd offer him a contract. He's an undrafted guys so if he gets tendered at the lowest amount he wouldn't cost the Bills any draft capital. He's also a safety which I'm not sure they would go after either

Dead you say. Mario Edwards Jr Re-signs with the Texans 2 years 9.5 milly

Last year the Comp picks were announced on this day so maybe we can get that officially

There is not a ton out there. I'm scouring the Free Agents list and I'm like damn there aren't even a lot of under the radar guys I like left at positions we need. I'm trying to look at guys who aren't 30 right now as we can obviously fill a space for a year but I think we are spending really heavy on defense anyways this draft.

Vikings spending that money. OG Will Fries 5 years 88 mill Also Signed DT Javon Hargrove but don’t know terms yet

Teenagers? Grown ass men with mental issues more like it lol

Today is the day we give a contract to a RB not named Ty Johnson for what appears to be too much money on the surface or to a STs guy for 3-4 million a year that pissed off fans hoping for a DT or CB. Calling it right now lol

Divine Deablo to the Falcons 2 years 14 mill Ifeatu Melifonwu 1 year 4 mill to the Dolphins

I mean you’re prob more spot on than I. I am no salary cap expert by any means. Saw them come out right before bed and feel the numbers even at yours at very reasonable for him

Jevon Holland to the Giants 3 years 45 million 32 guaranteed

Vikings are spending knowing they have a rookie under contract right now

https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1899319506213777776 Hoechts numbers are out. It’s 3 years 21 million with 13.5 guaranteed. Added two void years. I mean I’m not salary cap guy but it looks like a 2 year deal at 9 million dollars with a 4.39 million dollar signing bonus. 3rd year isn’t guaranteed and all kinds of escalators involved. I’d say that’s a lot better deal than the initial 3 years 24 million that was reported. Add in the two void years and the cap hit on his first year is probably really low

Yea Cisco deal was alright esp for 1 year just think their invested in Bishop and Rapp is cheap. I’d expect them to add a vet safety bit on the cheap

A guy Bills fans wanted during the draft. Ifeatu Melifonwu is out there. Had a lot of injuries but when he’s played has been solid. Has a high athletic profile and is long. Can play both CB/S

Who’s saying they’re not working on Benford and Cook? They can do all of the above if they want

Still need one. Gilliam is a free agent so it makes sense on a one year contender deal. Gilliam does have Special teams ability something Jus probably won’t do

The Bills wanted him last time. Wonder if his wife changed his mind after coming to Buffalo with the Kittles who spoke high praise of them. Would fit the Bills new running game style

what good deals would you have done? Sweat is probably the best big name deal I’ve seen and I know the SB is a lasting memory but his career has been very similar to Rousseau and he’s 3 years older. I’m glad for Sweat as an FSU fan but is he on the verge of being a dominant player or the beneficiary of one game where all eyeballs were on him and the dominant players around him