Leonidas Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 Buffalo, Chicago in the Flozell Adams "sweepstakes" per NFL Network just a minute ago. Don't shoot the messenger. Please delete if already posted.
SawchukBills Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 Couldn't really be a bad thing... especially with two rookies coming in (although on is slated to move inside). If the money is right, I say do it!
Max997 Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 Couldn't really be a bad thing... especially with two rookies coming in (although on is slated to move inside). If the money is right, I say do it! even if the money isnt right
billsrcursed Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 We have a need and he needs a place to play. What's the hold up?
Leonidas Posted April 27, 2010 Author Posted April 27, 2010 2009 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc. Grade: 71 | Key Comment: Adams has a massive body with above-average athleticism and natural power. He's not an explosive blocker off the line of scrimmage, but can lock on and smother defenders with his length and strength. Adams has been notorious for holding calls and illegal procedure penalties and tends to guess as an edge blocker versus top defenders. He is best when he can engage his opponent early in the play and use his size to wall off defenders. He doesn't have great lateral agility to react effectively versus quick counter moves and isn't great on the second level. Adams has been playing with diminishing skills over the past few seasons and would likely be more effective at right tackle.
Leonidas Posted April 27, 2010 Author Posted April 27, 2010 by contrast: 2009 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc. Grade: 74 | Key Comment: Gaither is a young, ascending player and the Ravens' starting left tackle. He has tremendous size, particularly with his extreme height and overall length, to man the blind side. However, there are times when his high center of gravity is used against Gaither. Gaither remains a work in progress but is a punishing finisher in Baltimore's power blocking scheme. As he gains experience, his hand placement and understanding of his opponent will improve. So people here advocate a 2nd round pick for Gaither who will demand $8-10M/year, instead of signing Flozell for a year or two and letting Bell/Meredith/Wang develop behind him even though Flozell is rated just under Gaither? Bizarre. anyone find a link? Find a link on what? It was on the NFL Network ten minutes ago. Want me to setup a webcam for you?
buffaloaggie Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 by contrast: 2009 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc. Grade: 74 | Key Comment: Gaither is a young, ascending player and the Ravens' starting left tackle. He has tremendous size, particularly with his extreme height and overall length, to man the blind side. However, there are times when his high center of gravity is used against Gaither. Gaither remains a work in progress but is a punishing finisher in Baltimore's power blocking scheme. As he gains experience, his hand placement and understanding of his opponent will improve. So people here advocate a 2nd round pick for Gaither who will demand $8-10M/year, instead of signing Flozell for a year or two and letting Bell/Meredith/Wang develop behind him even though Flozell is rated just under Gaither? Bizarre. Find a link on what? It was on the NFL Network ten minutes ago. Want me to setup a webcam for you? Stop gap. Adams is the answer for one year. We shouldn't overpay out of desperation (see Langston Walker and Derrick Dockery)
Packerland Bills Fan Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 I heard this earlier tonight. It's good that Nix is looking into the tackles that are available out there. I hope Adams has enough in the tank left.
SawchukBills Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 This would make Nix's draft make sense come to think of it. Maybe they targeted Okung or Trent Williams. If they fell to #9 they would've picked one of them. If not, don't reach for one. I sound like a broken record but the more and more we hear about post-draft news, the more and more I believe the draft did fall as Nix envisioned and Adams or Gaither was in Nix's master plan.
aristocrat Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 so if these rumors are true then nix is looking for a left tackle and is not comfortable with bell...i am confident right now he will make a move if gailey asks him to.
DasNootz Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 I heard this earlier tonight. It's good that Nix is looking into the tackles that are available out there. I hope Adams has enough in the tank left. He's not getting any younger, and he's nothing more than a stop-gap to getting a better long term solution. That said, he's better right now than anything else we have.
Phlegm Alley Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 This would make Nix's draft make sense come to think of it. Maybe they targeted Okung or Trent Williams. If they fell to #9 they would've picked one of them. If not, don't reach for one. I sound like a broken record but the more and more we hear about post-draft news, the more and more I believe the draft did fall as Nix envisioned and Adams or Gaither was in Nix's master plan. I hate to keep referencing it but, Nevergiveup mentioned that if one of the top 2 OTs fell to them at #9, they would have selected them there. If not, Spiller was going to be the selection. If signing Adams aids in the development of a future LT that is on the team, I am all for it.
DanInUticaTampa Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 so if these rumors are true then nix is looking for a left tackle and is not comfortable with bell...i am confident right now he will make a move if gailey asks him to. I think he is trying to upgrade the team at any positition he can.
Billsfan=pain Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 I heard this earlier tonight. It's good that Nix is looking into the tackles that are available out there. I hope Adams has enough in the tank left. They need to overpay!
BuffaloRebound Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 I hate to keep referencing it but, Nevergiveup mentioned that if one of the top 2 OTs fell to them at #9, they would have selected them there. If not, Spiller was going to be the selection. If signing Adams aids in the development of a future LT that is on the team, I am all for it. Agreed. Bell isn't good enough to be handed the job. Bring in Adams in the hope Bell improves and beats him out. If not, at least you have a veteran there.
billsfan89 Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 Honestly this most likely means that the Bills aren't going to be trading for Gaither which was what I was hoping for. As far as Adams goes it would be good to have a vet anchor that spot for 8-11 games then if we are out of it go out and give Wang or Bell the spot for the last 8-5 games of the season. Adams to me seems like a guy who can either squeak out a year of average LT production or be a disaster either way if the money is right take the chance we can't keep putting young LT's in compromised situations like we did with Bell last year.
BillsBuff7 Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 perfect stop-gap player...anything we can do to help the development of a future tackle not to mention cj spiller (ie. not getting him killed behind our line)
Leonidas Posted April 27, 2010 Author Posted April 27, 2010 Bills to add more OL help? 11:38AM ET Buffalo Bills Top Email Prior to the draft, it was expected that the Buffalo Bills would emerge from the three-day extravaganza (if not the first night) with an offensive tackle to plug in to their lineup. Instead, they'll venture forth into the 2010 preseason with the same problem they had at the close of the 2009 season. But there's a good chance that they're not yet done looking. For starters, they might take a look at veteran free agent Flozell Adams. Adams was one of the most-penalized linemen in the NFL, but he would be an upgrade from a skills standpoint. It's also possible that they re-examine trade discussions with the Baltimore Ravens for Jared Gaither. The draft came and went with Gaither still a member of the Ravens' team, but the Bills did investigate him a bit, per Pro Football Talk. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter brings up a key point in why Buffalo might have a difficult time attracting veteran free agents: Adam Schefter Re-building Bills are a tough sell "If you're a veteran, and you've got one more chance at winning a Super Bowl, is Buffalo your choice? There aren't many worthy veteran offensive linemen out there. To find one willing to spend his last season with the Bills makes it even more challenging."
HurlyBurly51 Posted April 27, 2010 Posted April 27, 2010 ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter brings up a key point in why Buffalo might have a difficult time attracting veteran free agents: Adam Schefter Re-building Bills are a tough sell "If you're a veteran, and you've got one more chance at winning a Super Bowl, is Buffalo your choice? There aren't many worthy veteran offensive linemen out there. To find one willing to spend his last season with the Bills makes it even more challenging." You know, Schefter really seems to be going out of his way to insult Bills fans (recall the comments during the Cowher chase). He is challenging Mort for #1 douche over at ESPN.
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