Bills#23Iowa Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Scout.com's Adam Caplan reports that the Bills are scheduled to pay Aaron Schobel a $2 million roster bonus "around" March 9. Ideally, Schobel will inform the team whether he's going to retire or keep playing before that date. Schobel would be a terrific fit as an outside linebacker in Buffalo's new 3-4 scheme, so the team is likely hoping he won't hang 'em up. Otherwise, the Bills will have yet another need area. We should hear something soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Scout.com's Adam Caplan reports that the Bills are scheduled to pay Aaron Schobel a $2 million roster bonus "around" March 9. Ideally, Schobel will inform the team whether he's going to retire or keep playing before that date. Schobel would be a terrific fit as an outside linebacker in Buffalo's new 3-4 scheme, so the team is likely hoping he won't hang 'em up. Otherwise, the Bills will have yet another need area. We should hear something soon. C'mon Aaron stick around and find out what the playoffs are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I understand the guy misses his family but dont most players have their family living with them in the city they are playing in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Scout.com's Adam Caplan reports that the Bills are scheduled to pay Aaron Schobel a $2 million roster bonus "around" March 9. Ideally, Schobel will inform the team whether he's going to retire or keep playing before that date. Schobel would be a terrific fit as an outside linebacker in Buffalo's new 3-4 scheme, so the team is likely hoping he won't hang 'em up. Otherwise, the Bills will have yet another need area. We should hear something soon. And you know this how? His great coverage ability when he's had to pick up a slot WR, RB, TE???? His ability to shed blocks in the run game???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 My inside source (seriously) tells me that he's angling to play for a Texas team to be closer to his family, not retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbeast Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 And you know this how? His great coverage ability when he's had to pick up a slot WR, RB, TE???? His ability to shed blocks in the run game???? Actually he does have decent coverage skills but most improtantly he has excellent pass rush skills which is what he will be asked to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 He is too old, slow, and overweight to play as an OLB in a 3-4. Sure if he lost 20+lbs, and 3 years, and never had nagging injuries he might be a good fit. Its too late in the game for him to learn a new scheme and be productive. He would be a stopgap and thats about it. If he was trying to get traded to a Texas team so he could be closer to his family, Id say good luck with that. Im sure every other team thinks the same about Schobel. Old, and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbeast Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 My inside source (seriously) tells me that he's angling to play for a Texas team to be closer to his family, not retire. This is a business and if that team won't pony up the pick he won't go anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 He is too old, slow, and overweight to play as an OLB in a 3-4. Sure if he lost 20+lbs, and 3 years, and never had nagging injuries he might be a good fit. Its too late in the game for him to learn a new scheme and be productive. He would be a stopgap and thats about it. Schobel is overweight? He lost significant amount of weight from his playing weight a few years ago. Obviously you just watch stats or fantasy football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 He is too old, slow, and overweight to play as an OLB in a 3-4. Sure if he lost 20+lbs, and 3 years, and never had nagging injuries he might be a good fit. Its too late in the game for him to learn a new scheme and be productive. He would be a stopgap and thats about it. If he was trying to get traded to a Texas team so he could be closer to his family, Id say good luck with that. Im sure every other team thinks the same about Schobel. Old, and slow. Old and slow and still gets double digit sacks again. Where can we find more of these players ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Yeah, Aaron Schobel, the 223 lb OLB!!!!! At this point though, we're rebuilding, I would take a 3rd for him or force him to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 AS is one of the most reliable, dedicated, selfless, productive and veteran players on this team. We should talk him out of retirement and sure as hell not trade or cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Actually he does have decent coverage skills but most improtantly he has excellent pass rush skills which is what he will be asked to do. For some reason nobody seems to think so, but OLB's in a 3-4 have to do more than just rush the passer. You can't just take any 4-3 defensive end and throw them in at OLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 My inside source (seriously) tells me that he's angling to play for a Texas team to be closer to his family, not retire. I like Schobel alot and think the people who criticize him are morons. He's been a really good Bills during a crappy era of Bills' football. That said, given the switch in defense, if you can trade him for a pick & get his money off the cap, you do it in a heartbeat. He's getting old and there's no guarantees in him fitting into the new defense. Let the young players play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 For some reason nobody seems to think so, but OLB's in a 3-4 have to do more than just rush the passer. You can't just take any 4-3 defensive end and throw them in at OLB. Yeah, Aaron Kampman is a very similar player to Schobel and he struggled mightily with the switch. Move AS if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 One of the reasons I would trade him is because he's had to put up with being a Buffalo Bill for ten stinkin years. By the time we are good again, Schobel will no longer have double digit sack ability. Send him to a team where he at least has a chance at a winning season. He deserves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Marv used to say when a guy starts talking about retirement, he already has. Can this be applicable to Schobel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 One of the reasons I would trade him is because he's had to put up with being a Buffalo Bill for ten stinkin years. By the time we are good again, Schobel will no longer have double digit sack ability. Send him to a team where he at least has a chance at a winning season. He deserves it. I'm a big AS fan but we paid him million of dollars. We owe him nothing. The Bills need to do what is best for their organization. Trade him for a draft pick and make both sides happy. If not, don't otright release him and forced him to retire or play. This isn't a charity. Hopefully, it works out for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Marv used to say when a guy starts talking about retirement, he already has. Can this be applicable to Schobel? He had 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles the game after the retirement talk came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Yeah, Aaron Kampman is a very similar player to Schobel and he struggled mightily with the switch. Move AS if you can. But they're not the SAME player, are they? I'm not saying he can't do it, only that expecting him to be able to do it just because he decent stats as a 4-3 DE is absurd. It just doesn't work that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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