turdferguson Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 this is complete bs. were trying to build a winning football team who cares if the guy is a scumbag. most of the nfl players are rich scumbags. if i were buddy i wouldnt of been able to trade my 1st round pick for him quick enough. thats ok we can just draft another bust instead of having a proven qb. F U Buddy
BobbyC81 Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 I'd trade our last 4 1st round pick plus this years for him. If you mean trading Maybin, Wood, McKelvin & Lynch, I'm not sure that would be enough. Pathetic isn't it??
BillsVet Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Excellent news. He would cost way too much, our first rounder at least and maybe more. And there it is. The dollar amount would have been far too much given his current contract. I wouldn't surrender anything more than a 2nd, but I can say it wasn't Doug Whaley that said no. Because of the money involved, this was a decision made by RW, Overdorf, and Littman.
Buftex Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 this is complete bs. were trying to build a winning football team who cares if the guy is a scumbag. most of the nfl players are rich scumbags. if i were buddy i wouldnt of been able to trade my 1st round pick for him quick enough. thats ok we can just draft another bust instead of having a proven qb. F U Buddy Are we? Are they? I am not so sure all of the time...
Philo Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 And there it is. I wouldn't surrender anything more than a 2nd, but I can say it wasn't Doug Whaley that said no. This was a decision made at the highest level of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI. And now that you mention it, I'm sure he had serious input on this decision. Maybe he knows more than the media? Who knows?
The Big Cat Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Just heard he was offered, we were one of two teams (Rams) to say "no."
Bronc24 Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 And there it is. The dollar amount would have been far too much given his current contract. I wouldn't surrender anything more than a 2nd, but I can say it wasn't Doug Whaley that said no. Because of the money involved, this was a decision made by RW, Overdorf, and Littman. Why are people on this board so concerned with how much a contract is worth? It's not like we write the cheques....
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Just heard he was offered, we were one of two teams (Rams) to say "no." Fools.
The Big Cat Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 really? Yep, my mistake. Didn't search "Rapelisberger." My bad.
Jerry Jabber Posted April 21, 2010 Author Posted April 21, 2010 Yep, my mistake. Didn't search "Rapelisberger." My bad. Rapelisberger, Rothlisberger, Tootlisberger (after the motorcycle accident) it's all the same. Just one big, dumb scum bag.
Malazan Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 And there it is. The dollar amount would have been far too much given his current contract. I wouldn't surrender anything more than a 2nd, but I can say it wasn't Doug Whaley that said no. Because of the money involved, this was a decision made by RW, Overdorf, and Littman. You might want to research this, while the contract is high, apparently, the actual money paid out is low.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Rapelisberger, Rothlisberger, Tootlisberger (after the motorcycle accident) it's all the same. Just one big, dumb scum bag. That I'd love to have at QB. But hey, Buddy's the professionsal.
lovehatebuffalo Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Just heard he was offered, we were one of two teams (Rams) to say "no." says the raiders are most likely to land him...said they want a top 10 draft pick for him...i dont know...i think if we could get him for switching 1sts a second and maybe a player id do it http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...r=1&id=1181
Malazan Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 I'm not convinced he can carry a team. He's looked average with an average team supporting him. He looked great with a great team supporting him. What would he look like in Buffalo?
Slo_Bills Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 a first round pick plus a 2nd or 3rd for a 2 time superbowl champion qb is too much? I'd trade our last 4 1st round pick plus this years for him. You're nuts. Our team has been GARBAGE for 10+ years because we don't have a qb, an you think giving up 2 picks is way too much? Lol, stupidity. +1 Couldn't have said it better so funny how the members of this board knows the Bills haven't as much as sniffed the PLAYOFF IN 10 YEARS and there being picky with a proven PRO BOWL SUPER BOWL quaterback my god
Fan in Chicago Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 And there it is. The dollar amount would have been far too much given his current contract. I wouldn't surrender anything more than a 2nd, but I can say it wasn't Doug Whaley that said no. Because of the money involved, this was a decision made by RW, Overdorf, and Littman. The 'RW is cheap' rant ? Is there any evidence to back up your claims ? I think it is equally possible that the FO did not want to consider BR at all because of character issues - this discussion would be long before the issue of money is discussed.
Mr. ChumChums Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Why are people on this board so concerned with how much a contract is worth? It's not like we write the cheques.... His contract won't even be that much. Most of the bonus money was paid up front by the Steelers.
muffmonster Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 I'm not convinced he can carry a team. He's looked average with an average team supporting him. He looked great with a great team supporting him. What would he look like in Buffalo? Well the Steelers Defense lost a lot of leads last year, their running game was about average, and their offensive line is near as bad as the Bills. Ben threw for 4300 yards last year, while being sacked 50 times. So Buffalo doesn't quite have the receiving core, he might ONLY throw for 3900 yards. Obviously there is so much wrong with Buffalo, but Ben would be a solid instant fix at the most important spot on the field.
Justice Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 The Bills are dedicated to last place. Big Ben would screw that all up.
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