dave mcbride Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 https://mobile.twitter.com/TBNSully He's most likely gone unless franchised, it would seem.
BillsGuyInMalta Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Bye Andy. I'd rather we franchise Byrd and re-sign Rinehart to take over.
BillnutinHouston Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Not sure. WGR reported that when asked how much he'd like to be back in Buffalo on a scale of 1-10, he said "10". That's not a guy chasing top dollar as his sole priority.
PromoTheRobot Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Bye Andy. I'd rather we franchise Byrd and re-sign Rinehart to take over. Yes, we never sign our free agents. PTR
Reed83HOF Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Buffalo Bills @buffalobills Wood: May need to play the role of recruiter to help persuade some teammates to stay with #Bills.
Max997 Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Bye Andy. I'd rather we franchise Byrd and re-sign Rinehart to take over. Really? Levitre is top priority as far as I'm concerned
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 As far as I'm concerned, they'd be letting the best guard in the game slip through their fingers. Sure, it's a more fungible position than most, but this would be a mistake.
dave mcbride Posted December 31, 2012 Author Posted December 31, 2012 Yes, we never sign our free agents. PTR Sometimes we do, and sometimes we don't. He's a very good and durable player, and there are better, richer organizations who desperately need offensive line help. I suspect that he may well entertain a bidding war, and some good teams will be among the bidders. Not sure why you're so snarky about this, btw. It's a reasonable supposition that he'll be very hard to retain.
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 As far as I'm concerned, they'd be letting the best guard in the game slip through their fingers. Sure, it's a more fungible position than most, but this would be a mistake. Isn't that what farm teams do?
Punch Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Not sure. WGR reported that when asked how much he'd like to be back in Buffalo on a scale of 1-10, he said "10". That's not a guy chasing top dollar as his sole priority. Did you hear that on-air? He seems like a stand up guy, and I would hope that if the Bills gave him a competitve offer he'd accept it. After last season's excellent string of re-signings, it'd be a shame to lose Levitre. As always, a pending free agent suggesting they'll see what offers they can recieve on the open market is a bargaining tool--- I think Stevie said the same thing last year.
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Wow, Jerry rushed to post something gloomy for Bills fans? Something that is a matter of opinion, in the face of competing evidence? Golly, you'd almost think he went looking for things to be negative about.
BillsVet Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Bye Andy. I'd rather we franchise Byrd and re-sign Rinehart to take over. Rinehart simply does not have the agility to play LG. He's a plodding type who would be best served in a reserve role IMO.
earthtobrint Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Levitre is top priority. They should re-sign Byrd too but a pro bowl caliber (he hasn't made it but should) offensive linemen is much more valuable than a free safety. Keep continuity on the offensive line. Franchise tag Levitre as many years as it takes if he doesn't sign long term, a la the Patriots.
Reed83HOF Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Sully also was the first to report the Gailey firing....
aristocrat Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 I hope its just posturing for his deal. We canned the coach and will have a new staff so that could go a long way for him staying here.
B-Man Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 He said he likes Buddy Nix and that he thinks this team is heading in the right direction and that his interest in staying with Bufflo on a scale of 1-10 is a 10. Sounds like Sully is just trying to put the worst spin on it. When the Front Officev shakes out I hope that he'll get a decent offer. .
BuffaloWings Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 I'd rather they keep both Byrd & Levitre.
stony Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Sometimes we do, and sometimes we don't. He's a very good and durable player, and there are better, richer organizations who desperately need offensive line help. I suspect that he may well entertain a bidding war, and some good teams will be among the bidders. Not sure why you're so snarky about this, btw. It's a reasonable supposition that he'll be very hard to retain. Hence, the tag.
Dorkington Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 He's the only good AND healthy offensive lineman we have. I hope we keep him.
FLFan Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 The Bills only have one tag. They are going to lose either Levitre or Byrd. Both would be crazy not to test the market and they will get better offers.
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