Mike In Illinois Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk1mThe Bills have released CB Drayton Florence, per league source.
nucci Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) Did not see that coming. Thought he would stay one more year. Edited May 4, 2012 by nucci
jjmac Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk1mThe Bills have released CB Drayton Florence, per league source. Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot, over?
Kelly the Dog Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Wow. I like it though. I was not a big Florence fan. As long as McGee is healthy I am more than okay with this. I also think Leodis will be fine with a good pass rush.
Pete Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 I like it. Williams, Gilmore, Brooks, McGee, Leodis, and Rogers- we are aok at CB will keep all 6 IMO
NoSaint Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Wow. I like it though. I was not a big Florence fan. As long as McGee is healthy I am more than okay with this. I also think Leodis will be fine with a good pass rush. its disappointing after seeing how pumped up he was about the city and team this offseason, but you have to put the best players on the field.
vegas55 Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 He was horrible last year, and after several games he admitted as much. He was making too much money to play as inconsistently as he had.
DrDawkinstein Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 WOW! Not sure I get this move at all unless they are looking to bring someone else in and needed the money? Does this save them any cap space? I highly doubt McGee is going to play this year, and wouldve kept Florence through camp. They must be happy going with Gilmore, Williams, McKelvin... Wow.
Max997 Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Florence is better then he played last year but I am not surprised by this
jjmac Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Wow. I like it though. I was not a big Florence fan. As long as McGee is healthy I am more than okay with this. I also think Leodis will be fine with a good pass rush. I share your hope, but until he shows otherwise, I'm not optimistic.
webtoe Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 WOW! Not sure I get this move at all unless they are looking to bring someone else in and needed the money? Does this save them any cap space? Or pay Fred Jackson his money...
The Big Cat Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 WOW. First: he didn't have a "terrible" year last year, by any stretch of the imagination. Second: WOW.
mrags Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Not sure if I posted it here. Come think I didn't post my 53 man roster yet. But I had Florance gone. IMO they should have cut McGee instead because he might be better when healthy but well be looking for a replacement for McGee by the 2nd set of downs on opening day. At least Florance can stay on the field. Nevertheless, I called it as a suprise cut. My others were either Aiken or Martin at WR, and Johnson or Edwards. Think I had one more too, have to go check my list. Very classy of the Bills to do this now though, gives DF a chance to catch on with a team before all the camps start.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 its disappointing after seeing how pumped up he was about the city and team this offseason, but you have to put the best players on the field. Yeah, he loved Buffalo almost as much as he loved taking penalties at inopportune times or getting toasted. I think they just knew that Gilmore and Williams were going to start opening day depending on the health of McGee. Leodis is in his contract year. Brooks is good enough to play dime back as a rookie. Even with two rookies we go five deep there without counting Rogers.
scribo Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 He tweeted: "Business is Business no feelings move on and continue to grind Thanks for all the support #billsmafia the Grind Continues"
Mike in Syracuse Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) Florence was also one of the first players to go nuts on Twitter when the Bills released Lee Evans. I'm sure that wasn't lost on Mr. Nix or Mr. Brandon. His play didn't justify his salary so either he was due a roster bonus or they're making room for someone else. Perhaps and offer to Young? Remember the famous youtube video where he made Sanchez flinch? Yeah, Sanchez flinched, then pushed Drayton 14 yards downfield. He responded by taking a penalty. Pure genius! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2iFLQqpDlI&feature=youtube_gdata_player Edited May 4, 2012 by Mike in Syracuse
GOBILLS78 Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Can't say I'm shocked. Thanks for the interception and return against the Patriots, buddy! I could see a team giving him a one- or two-year deal at this stage of his career, but it's a real possibility that this could mark the end of the line for Florence.
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