Aaron Maybin only weighs 228lbs

[JohnC]

We both agree that he is lousy...........but do you think that the best he could do was show up for camp at 228 pounds? He was pushing 250 at his combine workout. You sure you are sticking to that story about doing the best he can?

 

As far as his reporting weight he is claiming it was 240 lbs. But that isn't the real issue. He is a well conditioned athlete who trains very hard. He simply isn't a good football player.

 

What about special teams? The idea that he is literally too uninstinctive to cover a kick is a bit far fetched.

 

He doesn't play on the special teams because he is not good on special teams. The bottom line is at this point he is very ineffective when on the field. The coach plays his best players. He is not one of them.

[Turbosrrgood]

Unfortunately, it doesn't matter what size Maybin is, he simply doesn't have talent. To top it off, Maybin isn't even that quick either. What you have here is a one year wonder in college, who was drafted in the first round, that simply ISN'T A PRO QUALITY FOOTBALL PLAYER. I don't hate Maybin, I actually feel bad for him that he was drafted so early and asked to do something he wasn't capable of. Luckily for him he got paid....

 

Credit for this move can be given to the perfect storm of Jauron, Modrak, NO GM, and Ralph's personal buddies that he lets run the organization.

 

There is good news here though. While Nix and company had a very shaky first draft IMO (Modrak was still here) and they signed George Edwards, I think they have made very solid moves since then. Over this last year I have had this unfamiliar feeling that our FO might actually know what they are doing. Things like signing Merriman on the cheap, picking up Barnett, drafting Dareus, and quickly recognizing that George Edwards was not a capable DC and signing Wannstedt, are solid moves IMO. They have made this team stronger, and addressed weaknesses, all while keeping cap space available just in case we are ever competitive.

Edited August 8, 2011 by Turbosrrgood

[Phlegm Alley]

Lombardi hears that the Bills have been trying to trade Maybin

 

» I hear the Bills would love to have someone take first-round bust defensive end Aaron Maybin off their hands and are offering him up for trade to any team -- but so far no takers.

[NaPolian8693]

The only hope of finding someone dumb enough to take him in a trade would be to change his position to WR and offer him to the Raiders.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

If there is nothing to suggest that he's not tough, then what does the fact that he doesn't even play special teams suggest?

 

There are no instincts required to cover kicks. Run to the ball and stay in your lane. If you were really worried about losing your job in the NFL, would you try to make yourself useful to the team?

 

I completely disagree. I'm sure Steve Tasker would also disagree. A lot of being a great STeamer is about having great instincts. You put Maybin out there, and he's be flailing around, running outside of his lane, etc.

 

Who really knows what the problem's been with this guy? But I'm sticking to my theory that it's more about bad football instincts, rather than a lack of toughness.

[atlbillsfan1975]

In reading the recent article about him, it seems like he still doesn't realize he is the problem. he acts like the coaches are keeping him down. I talked to some guys i know that work for the team two years ago whil ethey were in town for the Atlanta Game. They told me that maybin was basically the least intelligent guy on the team. For what it is worth.

Edited August 8, 2011 by atlbillsfan1975

[Turbosrrgood]

In reading the recent article about him, it seems like he still doesn't realize he is the problem. he acts like the coaches are keeping him down. I talked to some guys i know that work for the team two years ago whil ethey were in town for the Atlanta Game. They told me that maybin was basically the least intelligent guy on the team. For what it is worth.

 

 

So he's not big, not strong, not tough, not fast, and now we have conformation that he is not smart as well? Sounds like the perfect player!

 

What team wouldn't try to trade for him?

Edited August 8, 2011 by Turbosrrgood

[Jerry Jabber]

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/8/8/2350980/aaron-maybin-trade-rumors-buffalo-bills

 

This should come as no surprise, the Bills are trying to trade Maybin. Thanks Dickie J for drafting a bust at #11, instead of drafting an impact player (like Orakpo)that would have been on the team for many of years. Instead, the Bills will either get a late round pick (5th thru 7th, with 5th being generous) or will cut Maybin if there are no suitors. What a waste of another top draft pick (not that we didn't know this already).

[Erik Flowers]

I'll take a half empty jug of atomic balm and a package of 3/8" screw in cleats for him. Willing to throw in a case of toilet paper along with Maybin to get this deal done.

[John Cocktosten]

I'd take an average looking cheerleader and a half eaten box of chocolates.

[mousetrap08]

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/8/8/2350980/aaron-maybin-trade-rumors-buffalo-bills

 

This should come as no surprise, the Bills are trying to trade Maybin. Thanks Dickie J for drafting a bust at #11, instead of drafting an impact player (like Orakpo)that would have been on the team for many of years. Instead, the Bills will either get a late round pick (5th thru 7th, with 5th being generous) or will cut Maybin if there are no suitors. What a waste of another top draft pick (not that we didn't know this already).

How about a bag of musty old footballs and a few cans of jock itch. lol.

Edited August 8, 2011 by shadowcat10

[SageAgainstTheMachine]

I'll take a half empty jug of atomic balm and a package of 3/8" screw in cleats for him. Willing to throw in a case of toilet paper along with Maybin to get this deal done.

 

Better make it double ply. We don't want the other team backing out because we're chintzy.

[Peace]

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/8/8/2350980/aaron-maybin-trade-rumors-buffalo-bills

 

This should come as no surprise, the Bills are trying to trade Maybin. Thanks Dickie J for drafting a bust at #11, instead of drafting an impact player (like Orakpo)that would have been on the team for many of years. Instead, the Bills will either get a late round pick (5th thru 7th, with 5th being generous) or will cut Maybin if there are no suitors. What a waste of another top draft pick (not that we didn't know this already).

 

A 7th is generous. Maybin will be cut if he leaves, not traded.

[bladiebla]

Question: why in the world would we even keep Maybin, or do we need to pay his contract regardless? (im in the I dont even see us getting a 7th for him)

[Jerry Jabber]

Maybe Skeletor will want him in Cleveland, otherwise, I'm with the rest, I can't imagine the Bills getting anything for him.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

Who knows, Maybe Dickie J will lobby Holmgren on that quick first step... If DJ believes he could fit into his D, maybe the Bills will gain somethign over just cutting him...

 

 

[Alaska Darin]

Thanks Dickie J for drafting a bust at #11, instead of drafting an impact player (like Orakpo)that would have been on the team for many of years.

I wanted Oher. Imagine if that draft had been Oher/Wood/Levitre.

[Glory Bound]

I'll eat mouse knuckles & hog farts for dinner if we can get a 5th for him

[KD in CA]

I'd take an eight round pick and a men's room attendant to be named later.

 

 

[dpberr]

Outside of being packaged with another player or heaven forbid, a draft pick, I'd be very surprised if a team trades for him with his release all but inevitable.