MDH Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 He would def be an upgrade in the slot over Rogers or Florence for a year or two . Id luv him back .. He'd be an upgrade over every CB the Bills have on the roster. Granted, the question is how much more does he have in the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Vikings are trying to get him to come back: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21905517/vikings-trying-to-bring-back-elite-corner-antoine-winfield He certainly has appeared to not lose anything yet in games I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanme8 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I Think we need some Veteran Leadership, and this dude can play still. Letting him and Big Pat walk set us back a couple Years. I mean you just let Pro Bowlers in there prime walk? Not to mention they are great Pros. I know he is older but he played great last year, we should bring him in for a nickle role, like Trufant with the Seahawks. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Winfield had a very productive year last year...but honestly, at his age, he is more likely not to have that kind of production again. It would appear from the free agency activity the Bills have been involved with so far, they are not going to pay anyone more than they think their value to the team would be. Winfield will likely get a decent salary from the Redskins, or whoever...he just isn't the type of guy the Bills are targeting in free agency, and it makes some sense. The Bils are not a great team, looking to add some insurance...they have a ton of holes to fill, and likely will, for another year or two (being optimistic)...bigger picture, other than vetran leadership, Winfield wouldn't really help them out this year... Also, as I recall, Antoine, a great player and a great pick by the Bills, was never really all that enthralled with living in Buffalo. I don't think he would even be interested. Only way he would entertain the idea of coming back to Buffalo, IMO, would be to drive up his price for another team that wants him. Edited April 6, 2013 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Because he's old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedstrong Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Hell, being one of the best tacklers in the league, I'd consider him added on at cornerback or safety, especially given his leadership. He's a team player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Umm, we're in a rebuild. Play a young guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Umm, we're in a rebuild. Play a young guy. And pay him a young guy's salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Band-Aid, and again, he's OLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Hell, being one of the best tacklers in the league, I'd consider him added on at cornerback or safety, especially given his leadership. He's a team player Given his experience and tackling ability, I am surprised that he hasn't been moved to safety to try and extend his career. I suspect that it's because of his size but he deserves a shot there IMO, just not with the Bills however who need young guys that they can develop and then let walk when they hit their primes. Edited April 6, 2013 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 If Bryan Scott can play linebacker why can't Winfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The cheese is old and stinky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Still one of the best DB's in the game and pound for pound they don't hit any harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Count me as another guy who was surprised he did that well in 2012. Nice career. Really. Now its time to retire along with Charles Woodson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Antoine still rates better than anyone we have had for years. I agree with some of you and have a great respect for the man and his play. Although i feel we could use veteran leadership and i truly feel he can man the oustide still , i just cant see him getting invited much less wanting to join a team that may not even make it to the playoffs this year. wish him well though. shoulda kept him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 He'd last about 6 games before IR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Given his experience and tackling ability, I am surprised that he hasn't been moved to safety to try and extend his career. I suspect that it's because of his size but he deserves a shot there IMO, just not with the Bills however who need young guys that they can develop and then let walk when they hit their primes. The Vikings still love Winfield, they just don't want to pay him. They are rumored to want him back at a cheaper price. Probably the reason he hasn't been moved to safety is because he's still an excellent cornerback. To the larger subject and since it hasn't been mentioned recently, top players don't usually want to finish their careers with rebuilding teams unless they are overpaid to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 guys he graded out as the top CB in the league last year. Methinks that Rick Spielman is an idiot for cutting him. That all said, we are in rebuild mode, get youngings their playing time, and save Ralph his money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Sometimes young players need vets to teach them how its done, if a younger player is clearly better then he will play, if not he can watch and learn. Sign Winfield, he could match up against any slot WR and teach the likes of Williams, Gilmore, McKelvin et cetera...won't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) The Vikings still love Winfield, they just don't want to pay him. They are rumored to want him back at a cheaper price. Probably the reason he hasn't been moved to safety is because he's still an excellent cornerback. To the larger subject and since it hasn't been mentioned recently, top players don't usually want to finish their careers with rebuilding teams unless they are overpaid to do so. ahem much less wanting to join a team that may not even make it to the playoffs this year Edited April 6, 2013 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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