Buffalonian-at-Heart Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Dude, the Davis signing is to replace Mitchell who will be cut by draft day. Ain't nothing different. I agree with you on one point. I think Mitchell's less than disappointing play, might be coming to an end in Buffalo. I believe Davis was brought in to start, Michell will take issue with that, which is why I can see him getting released.
Celtic_soulja Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I agree with you on one point. I think Mitchell's less than disappointing play, might be coming to an end in Buffalo. I believe Davis was brought in to start, Michell will take issue with that, which is why I can see him getting released. Actually Veek is posting about he's excited to have another Florida boy in the LB core...so I doubt that's going down the way you say it is... Veek was a monster in NY when they Blitzed him...he's a beast and in a 3-4 he could play outside and be just as effective as any other OLB...he's a OLB to begin with and has great pass rushing ability...I don't see why everyone is hating on this guy...I think moving him to inside pigeon holes his ability to get after QB's...ask Brady about that ;0)...he'll thrive in a 3-4...especially now that we can have Poz and Davis inside...then we only have one OLB to worry about with Maybin stepping up and performing hopefully...Shobel if he comes back as well...so...I don't know why everyone is counting Mitchell out...he's a boss hog...he's a beast...he's a dog...he's a goon...he's a goblin...
SuperKillerRobots Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 People are talking a lot about size, and I think it's important too, but I worried about Buffalo's defensive pass rush. If/when Schobel retires, where is the rush going to come from? The Bills haven't brought in any FAs who can bring pressure and if they draft LT, QB and NT early in the draft there will be no help there either. I think they'll put an emphasis on drafting a guy to rush the passer somewhere in the first 3 or 4 rounds. I wouldn't be shocked to see them take one in the 1st or 2nd if the value was there. exactly... unless we decide to use Kawika outside but he seems wayyyy to slow. maybin is the wild card. if he has speed (liek they all say) and can learn to cover he might be a huge assett at OLB. but i think mitchell's days are numbered. be nice to get a 6th or 7th for him He's going to stay on the roster. We need depth and I don't buy that the new regime is comfortable with Ellison being first off the bench as ILB. Mitchell has value and has played ILB in the 3-4 before.
SuperKillerRobots Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I'm not disagreeing with you CB, but care to back up that statement (bolded)? I'm trying to think of defensive players who have left Baltimore and all I'm coming up with right now is Jim Leonhard and Bart Scott, both of whom played well last year. Sam Adams still had some good football left in him when he left B'more... The big one that comes to mind is A Thomas to NE. McCalster too possibly, but he might have retired. Other than that, they usually re-sign their own players.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 The big one that comes to mind is A Thomas to NE. McCalster too possibly, but he might have retired. Other than that, they usually re-sign their own players. Danke.
cale Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Not a fan of the Green signing at all, but Edwards is a terrific pickup and Davis is solid. Very nice job today by the FO. +1
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I'm not disagreeing with you CB, but care to back up that statement (bolded)? I'm trying to think of defensive players who have left Baltimore and all I'm coming up with right now is Jim Leonhard and Bart Scott, both of whom played well last year. Sam Adams still had some good football left in him when he left B'more... Adalius Thomas, Ed Hartwell, Wil Demps, Gary Baxter (injuries so it's not totally fair), Duane Starks. That said, for the most part, those guys signed pretty sizable contracts. Edwards looks pretty reasonable for a starting DE in the NFL. If his injury holds up, it should be a very solid signing.
Stussy109 Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Why do you care how much they paid for him? he's worried Ralph's net profit will be 53 million rather than 56 million
Stussy109 Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 exactly... unless we decide to use Kawika outside but he seems wayyyy to slow. maybin is the wild card. if he has speed (liek they all say) and can learn to cover he might be a huge assett at OLB. but i think mitchell's days are numbered. be nice to get a 6th or 7th for him Mitchell was our best LB'r before he got hurt. In fact he was the only LB who ever had any success a applying pressure on the QB on a Blitz. he has that turn sideways and knife through the line move
purple haze Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I agree with you on one point. I think Mitchell's less than disappointing play, might be coming to an end in Buffalo. I believe Davis was brought in to start, Michell will take issue with that, which is why I can see him getting released. Mitchell is not going anywhere. Starting OLB just like past seasons and depth at ILB. He can play either spot. No reason to let him go. Good to have players who can play multiple positions.
GrudginglyPessimistic Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Dude, the Davis signing is to replace Mitchell who will be cut by draft day. Ain't nothing different. My strong sense is that rather than deep disappointment in his play the Bills staff likely judge 09 as a season cut short by an early season injury rather than as being disappointed in Mitchell's play. This is an extremely young team and like it or not Mitchell is I think the only athlete on this team who played a key role on an SB winner. Particularly with the heightened value to us on an LB with the switch to a 3-4 I think it is really doubtful they cut Mitchell.
Bill from NYC Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 My hope is that they didn't overpay for Edwards Why would you care? Ralph can afford it and the guy will be cut if he can't play. The least of our worries is Ralph's rather large wallet. We need to make the playoffs once.
Lenigmusx Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I think they'll put an emphasis on drafting a guy to rush the passer somewhere in the first 3 or 4 rounds. I wouldn't be shocked to see them take one in the 1st or 2nd if the value was there. He's going to stay on the roster. We need depth and I don't buy that the new regime is comfortable with Ellison being first off the bench as ILB. Mitchell has value and has played ILB in the 3-4 before. I'm thinking we finally have a linebacking core again! Why would we get rid of mitchell? Starting Rolb-Mitchell (Back up -Kelsey) RILB-Poz (Digeorgio sp I know) LILB-Davis (Ellison/Harris) LOLB-Maybin/Schobel (Draft pick) This looks solid like the good ole days when we were rich with linebackers. We are a nose tackle away from being a top 5 "D" at least on paper.
vincec Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I think they'll put an emphasis on drafting a guy to rush the passer somewhere in the first 3 or 4 rounds. I wouldn't be shocked to see them take one in the 1st or 2nd if the value was there. I sure hope so. Frankly, I after LT and QB it looks like our greatest area of need, IMO.
Bufcomments Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I think Buddy Nix is doing a good job with what he has to work with. (Ralph) I like both these signings, they have upgraded the roster without going crazy with the money. Davis, Edwards will start . If they can get Cody in the draft I think we might have a decent D.
NorCal Aaron Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Why would you care? Ralph can afford it and the guy will be cut if he can't play. The least of our worries is Ralph's rather large wallet. We need to make the playoffs once. The rationale has been explained multiple times earlier in the thread. I don't care about Ralph's money. He's been willing to pay the wrong players in the past and overpaying for marginal talent or unmotivated players doesn't get the Bills closer to the playoffs. What it does is leave the team in the same pathetic state, with increased ridicule from the rest of the league, and less willingness to throw cash at deserving players on the roster. I like the Davis pick and price. I'd like to see the numbers for Edwards.
Wagon Circler Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Why do people just parrot things? NFL Teams Total Payroll NFL Oakland Raiders Team Salaries $ 152,389,371 NFL Dallas Cowboys Team Salaries $ 146,401,600 NFL Minnesota Vikings Team Salaries $ 133,354,045 NFL Cleveland Browns Team Salaries $ 131,916,300 NFL New Orleans Saints Team Salaries $ 131,531,820 NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Team Salaries $ 128,815,061 NFL Tennessee Titans Team Salaries $ 126,017,443 NFL Arizona Cardinals Team Salaries $ 122,110,110 NFL Jacksonville Jaguars Team Salaries $ 122,109,207 NFL Chicago Bears Team Salaries $ 120,065,819 NFL San Francisco 49ers Team Salaries $ 118,766,239 NFL New York Jets Team Salaries $ 116,910,097 NFL St. Louis Rams Team Salaries $ 116,677,660 NFL New York Giants Team Salaries $ 115,816,180 NFL Miami Dolphins Team Salaries $ 114,649,660 NFL Buffalo Bills Team Salaries $ 113,364,927 NFL Carolina Panthers Team Salaries $ 112,114,711 NFL Washington Redskins Team Salaries $ 111,963,684 NFL San Diego Chargers Team Salaries $ 111,813,340 NFL Cincinnati Bengals Team Salaries $ 109,727,880 NFL Philadelphia Eagles Team Salaries $ 109,557,398 NFL Houston Texans Team Salaries $ 108,445,418 NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Salaries $ 104,329,311 NFL Seattle Seahawks Team Salaries $ 102,985,710 NFL Atlanta Falcons Team Salaries $ 96,391,525 NFL Detroit Lions Team Salaries $ 95,827,117 NFL Denver Broncos Team Salaries $ 95,599,778 NFL Green Bay Packers Team Salaries $ 94,018,300 NFL Indianapolis Colts Team Salaries $ 93,373,915 NFL New England Patriots Team Salaries $ 92,734,120 NFL Baltimore Ravens Team Salaries $ 90,713,965 NFL Kansas City Chiefs Team Salaries $ 83,623,776 This list is rediculous. No way Washington's salary ranks this low. They hand out fortunes to long snappers.
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