VirginiaMike Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 I agree there is value in having a vet like BU on the Bills, but 5MM is insanity. Urlacher spoke on Mike and Mike aboout taking 3MM per year. I'd sign him at 2 years 2 MM per plus 1MM signing bonus. It would give him his 3 MM in year 1.
Turbosrrgood Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) $2.5 Base and another million if he makes 6+ sacks and over 110 tackles, plus a Post Season bonus (if the Bills make the playoffs) of another 2 million. Totally worth it!!! What would make you think he comes anywhere near that? 4 of the last 5 seasons he has not recorded a single sack. Last year he recorded a whopping 68 tackles. He has spent his entire career as a MLB in a 4-3 Cover 2 defense so why on earth would he be a good fit in the Bills mainly 3-4 defense? Exactly, not going to happen with an old vet. Edited March 21, 2013 by Turbosrrgood
Turbosrrgood Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Can he play QB? He has thrown an NFL pass, his 0 completion percentage and 39.6 passer rating may raise some concerns though.
RyanC883 Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 According to Adam Schefter, Urlacher wanted a 2-year deal worth a total of $7M, which is $3.5 per year We'll see what he gets...my $$ is on Houston (he'd be great next to Cushing), Denver, or NYG I would say your right about where he ends up. I bet one of those teams that are close give him a 2 year deal in the 3.5 per year range. Bills prob view it as better to use that money on Byrd, Wood, and other players. (WR?)
Best Player Available Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 He has thrown an NFL pass, his 0 completion percentage and 39.6 passer rating may raise some concerns though. OK, so he's in Brad Smiths territory. Get er dun.
Mr. WEO Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 OK, so he's in Brad Smiths territory. Get er dun. Beat me to it! Well done!
machine gun kelly Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Um NO. I love the guy, but too old, slow, and costly. We need guys in their 20's. Not 35! He was great for years, but you don't pay on the past, but what he will do this year,a nd he wouldn't come here anyway. There are a lot of guys we could buy right now that for whatever reason we have not that are younger in differnt positions, fit into our cap space, and helps or team. I get the first two weeks, but now I'm wondering on the strategy. Did anyone see NFL AM on the NFL Network on the Bills this morning? The beat reporter really blasted Marrone and company for the lack of vision, communication, after two months. I agree. I get the whole Belicheck thing of keeping your mouth shut to keep people wondering, but enough already.
BuffaloBill Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Any reason to believe a prototype Tampa 2 player would be a great fit? I hate the term Tampa 2..... Brings back memory of Jauron. The years of suck.....
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Urlacher at his age is probably not a good fit for any NFL team but it's a fun discussion. LINO Linebacker in Name Only at this point in his career. Just like Ray Lewis, sure he's out there on the field but you've got to strategize to mask his diminished skills. See I had heard the opposite from Bears fans I know. They say he can still play at a pretty high level but that he's always nicked up and that he's played through some chronic injuries which could really hamper him post-career. Didn't he have like a 50 yard INT return this past season? He has Dallas written all over him. Kiffin just got there and needs a stop gap until he can bring along his own MLBer Agreed. Looks like the perfect spot for Urlacher. From everything I've read, Dallas has zero money due to the big penalty they and the Redskins got from the NFL. I thought it had already been established that Dallas was not a possibility. He has spent his entire career as a MLB in a 4-3 Cover 2 defense so why on earth would he be a good fit in the Bills mainly 3-4 defense? In his prime, Urlacher could play in any scheme. Big, fast, tough, great in coverage and great instincts. The 3-4 favors larger LBs and Urlacher is still 6'4" and 260 pounds. What a great player.
Meathead Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 well if the bills decide they want him here and can get him at a reasonable price i guess thats ok. but really using that spot for a younger guy still with future potential might be the better way to go i mean, last season would have been more reasonable to try to go all in, which they certainly make efforts to do with mario and the former cheater by association. but now, if youre going to draft your new qb and let him play a last legs urlacher might be a security blanket you really dont need
benderbender Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 If someone hasn't already hypothesized it already, I wouldn't mind seeing James Harrison AND Urlacher in our LB corps if only for 1 year to mentor our younger players.
Bufcomments Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Brian Urlacher and the Bears have parted ways (is nothing sacred anymore?); regardless, I say get it done today Buddy!!! http://blogs.suntime...art_ways_w.html think its time to hang it up he had a great career, why ruin it by coming here lol
CSBill Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 If someone hasn't already hypothesized it already, I wouldn't mind seeing James Harrison AND Urlacher in our LB corps if only for 1 year to mentor our younger players. now we're talking ... Yes!
Prickly Pete Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 What can it hurt to contact him and start a discussion? The worst that can happen is he says no and you move forward as originally planned. No, the worst that could happen is they sign him instead of someone better, and he sucks. I'm not saying that would happen, but if they signed him, it very well could.
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Go for it Snyder if you have any cap space. Of course, you may try it even if you have none.
Iraq Vet Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Um NO. Did anyone see NFL AM on the NFL Network on the Bills this morning? The beat reporter really blasted Marrone and company for the lack of vision, communication, after two months. I agree. I get the whole Belicheck thing of keeping your mouth shut to keep people wondering, but enough already. I don't want to hear from the coach until after the 1st mini camp. After he has had time to draft and meet the vets, before then what is the point? He will just give you the standard crappy quotes that mean nothing. If he is making the press mad, then he is doing something right.
Homey D. Clown Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 I really hope buddy doens't get 'er done on Urlacher. Maybe 5 years ago, but not now. It's time this team stops chasing ghosts.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 I really hope buddy doens't get 'er done on Urlacher. Maybe 5 years ago, but not now. It's time this team stops chasing ghosts. You realize how hard it is to take anything you say seriously, don't you?
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Um NO. I love the guy, but too old, slow, and costly. We need guys in their 20's. Not 35! He was great for years, but you don't pay on the past, but what he will do this year,a nd he wouldn't come here anyway. There are a lot of guys we could buy right now that for whatever reason we have not that are younger in differnt positions, fit into our cap space, and helps or team. I get the first two weeks, but now I'm wondering on the strategy. Did anyone see NFL AM on the NFL Network on the Bills this morning? The beat reporter really blasted Marrone and company for the lack of vision, communication, after two months. I agree. I get the whole Belicheck thing of keeping your mouth shut to keep people wondering, but enough already. OMG The NFL Network actually talked about the Bills?!? CBF
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