Mango Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 From what I remember he retired as a RFA with buffali. We talked about trading him but he would only go to Houston. I am a little foggy on the issue. If I am correct about being an RFA do the bills still hold his rights. If I am wrong about RFA there is a chance he is implying filling Mario's shoes in his hometown
JuanGuzman Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 If he is in shape and wants to work, why the hell not. I think this basically gets to the heart of it. Sign Schobel up and see if he can be effective at age 35, maybe his playing days are done, maybe he can find some success as a situational pass rusher or who knows maybe we hit the lottery and he comes back just as effective as he was during his last season. Only way to find this out is to get him in Camp...... that being said I wouldn't guarantee him any money, given that he took the Bills $2 million roster bonus in March of 2010 and then later in June announced he was thinking about retirement(if I remember correctly)
thepizzaking Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 From what I remember he retired as a RFA with buffali. We talked about trading him but he would only go to Houston. I am a little foggy on the issue. If I am correct about being an RFA do the bills still hold his rights. If I am wrong about RFA there is a chance he is implying filling Mario's shoes in his hometown We released him after he retired. We no longer retain his rights, and we'd have to sign him to a new contract if he wanted to come back.
CBD Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Apparently he's been working on his tan: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5493
Tommy Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Apparently he's been working on his tan: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5493 How do they confuse him with Chad Ochocinco?!
Meark Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Apparently he's been working on his tan: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5493 OMG I laughed my ass off..
Kiwi Bills fan Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Didn't he string the Bills along for a helluva long time before quiting on them/us? At least that's what I remember through the smokey haze. If that's the case... screw 'em.
BillsWatch Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I talked to Aaron Scobel last also considering coming out of retirement for one year just thought I should mention <------- D.Flo tweeted this about 5 minutes ago, don't know if he was serious but this would be interesting! He and Mario would be a good match personality wise.
benderbender Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Schobel was great. But everyone forgets that he had lost his "quick first step," and that's why we let him go. His foot has had years to heal, maybe he's good for one more try.
Mango Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I'm assuming since he is a Houston guy he will go there he wants to stay home
26CornerBlitz Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora Hearing a few teams have reached out to former Bills pass rusher Aaron Schobel. He's at least contemplating a return #freeagency Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora A full story on Schobel should be posted on http://NFL.com shortly
Coach Tuesday Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Don't his rights still belong to the Bills?
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 I think the Bills did "release" him, so he should be considered a UFA.
26CornerBlitz Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/03/21/ex-bills-de-schobel-mulling-nfl-return/?module=HP11_headline_stack
Kelly the Dog Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 During today's press conference on the Mark Anderson signing, someone asked Buddy about Schobel coming back to the Bills. Nix seemed genuinely surprised that Schobel was even considering coming back, let alone to the Bills. He didn't know anything about it, and was shocked, almost yelling,"Where is this coming from?!" Then said something about as soon as the new regime took over, and Schobel retired, he was basically done with playing for the Bills and the organization when on without him. Like zero chance they would even consider it.
qwksilver Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 F him, we don't need him! Let him go sign with the stinkin Dolfans.
26CornerBlitz Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Adam Caplan @caplannfl Only time Schobel was close to playing was in 2010, but the #Texans simply weren't willing to pay him what he was worth. #freeagency
26CornerBlitz Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Bills haven't had contact w/Schobel With reports circulating that a couple of NFL teams have contacted Aaron Schobel to see if he would be interested in coming out of retirement to play, Bills GM Buddy Nix was quick to assure that Buffalo isn’t one of those teams. Nix when asked about Schobel at the press conference introducing newly signed DE Mark Anderson responded as follows. “Absolutely not,” said Nix. ”Playing with us? No. Aaron Schobel was in the past with us from that first camp that I was here (2009). He’s a good guy. I like talking to him, but no.” Despite the fact that he’s set to turn 35 before the 2012 season, there could very well be a couple of teams. Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills Bills haven't had contact w/Schobel http://wp.me/plmrg-5qe
The-scout Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Apparently he's been working on his tan: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5493 Or he's wearing a Chad Johnson mask
26CornerBlitz Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 Schobel is not coming back afterall. http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2297/aaron-schobel
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