Justice Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 And getting a 12m raise in the cap would help that immensely - add a cut or two and a restructure or two and much like all the teams over the cap at this stage they can add a couple pieces potentially (remember a 5m signing bonus only counts 1m this year). Despite our fans terror of signing anyone even though we are under the cap by a ton, teams out there so stretch every dollar. I wouldn't peg Dallas specifically as a destination for him but I'd guess Dallas doesn't JUST lose guys this year and teams that are considered cap poor can be in play for him Even if Dallas had the cap space, I'm not sure it's a need. Sean Lee mans the MLB position and he's pretty darn good.
YoloinOhio Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 3h D'Qwell Jackson looking for "more stability" after leaving Cleveland http://wp.me/p14QSB-9q90 Even if Dallas had the cap space, I'm not sure it's a need. Sean Lee mans the MLB position and he's pretty darn good. And just signed an extension last year, IIRC.
purple haze Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Why not ? This guy is a fit for us right now, Its got alot of added values to spend on this cat. Byrd goes to Cleveland for a song (3rd ? ) right after we sign Jackson. And there was much rejoicing no pressure dougie If the Bills traded Byrd ANYWHERE for just a 3rd Whaley, Overdorf and Brandon should be shown out of the city with tar and feathers. Edited February 27, 2014 by purple haze
d_wag Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 he has been a good player in the league, but im guessing outside of bills vs browns games there are very few that have watched him much and most are going based off of the high tackle totals, good madden rating... and now the outpouring of support from players. I dont mean that as a big knock, just that im not sure how many have any gauge of how much hed add or what hed be worth beyond "definitely couldnt hurt!" as for the byrd money reference - im guessing we have 3 LBs on the field about 50% of the time, and already have lawson and kiko, so id rather pay the safety and get a value guy that can be a short yardage thumper and go sit on the bench in nickel and dime packages than a core linebacker.... invest in the safety thats on the field 100% of plays tell that to the bunch that want a LB at #9 - apparently they think the bills play 3 LB's all the time! value in the top 10 (and in the cap) is in a player who will be on the field most of the time - and that's a OT or a WR (or a #1 LB, but the bills already have one of those).
KD in CA Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 According to Jeff Darlington, Jackson has a visit lined up tomorrow in a "great" place. Whatever that means. Usually it means Baltimore or Pittsburgh.
YoloinOhio Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Usually it means Baltimore or Pittsburgh. Hmmm... Tennessee? Redskins?
ALF Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Brian Orakpo a FA OLB at 27 a 3X Pro Bowl but would be expensive. http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/118410/survey-says-keep-brian-orakpo-sort-of
thebandit27 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 Brian Orakpo a FA OLB at 27 a 3X Pro Bowl but would be expensive. http://espn.go.com/b...-orakpo-sort-of I heard 'skins are going to tag him if they can't get him signed
Mark Long Beach Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 For one of the first times in YEARS, we're actually a pretty desirable place for a linebacker. He'd play behind THREE pro-bowl defensive lineman (plus a 10 sack guy), alongside a Defensive Rookie of the Year runner-up LB, and a reasonable likelyhood of a probowl safety behind him for at least a year. It isn't a wasteland at cornerback either with both starters high first round draft picks. We've got lot of talent in our defense. Great players want to play with great players.
YoloinOhio Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 For one of the first times in YEARS, we're actually a pretty desirable place for a linebacker. He'd play behind THREE pro-bowl defensive lineman (plus a 10 sack guy), alongside a Defensive Rookie of the Year runner-up LB, and a reasonable likelyhood of a probowl safety behind him for at least a year. It isn't a wasteland at cornerback either with both starters high first round draft picks. We've got lot of talent in our defense. Great players want to play with great players. I agree with all of this... it would be a great spot for him to play well. It may be a tough sell as he is coming from Cleveland and may want a team that is much different in its status, but of he is looking for a place where he will be able to shine as a player, this would be one.
Bob Malooga Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I say go after Jameel McClain instead...he is being released by Baltimore.
2003Contenders Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Brian Orakpo a FA OLB at 27 a 3X Pro Bowl but would be expensive. http://espn.go.com/b...-orakpo-sort-of I will never forgive Modrak for that one. Passed over him for Maybin because he didn't like Texas players.
thebandit27 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 I will never forgive Modrak for that one. Passed over him for Maybin because he didn't like Texas players. I always though that Maybin was a Jauron pick...he wanted a smaller/quicker guy to rush the passer.
3rdand12 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 If the Bills traded Byrd ANYWHERE for just a 3rd Whaley, Overdorf and Brandon should be shown out of the city with tar and feathers. We would all like a 1st and another 1st for Byrd but thats just not likely . what do you think cleveland would give us if we tagged and traded Byrd I agree with all of this... it would be a great spot for him to play well. It may be a tough sell as he is coming from Cleveland and may want a team that is much different in its status, but of he is looking for a place where he will be able to shine as a player, this would be one. Very nice feeling when I think about it what you and Mark have mentioned
YoloinOhio Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 As much as I think he would be a great fit here, I don't think the Bills will look to sign him. He is going to make a lot of money based on the interest (8m+ is what he was scheduled to make with 7 teams interested), and I don't think they will sink that into a 30 yr old LB. Back to the drawing board.
YoloinOhio Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 5m Add Arizona to teams interested in former Browns LB D’Qwell Jackson. Cards contacted Jackson's agent, are trying to line up visit next week.
Justice Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 5m Add Arizona to teams interested in former Browns LB D’Qwell Jackson. Cards contacted Jackson's agent, are trying to line up visit next week. That's interesting. I thought they were going to re-sign Dansby and they already have Daryl Washington.
YoloinOhio Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 That's interesting. I thought they were going to re-sign Dansby and they already have Daryl Washington. Same here
KOKBILLS Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 I always though that Maybin was a Jauron pick...he wanted a smaller/quicker guy to rush the passer. He was a Jauron pick...From most accounts he's the guy Jauron wanted...In fact there were rumors that Jauron banged the table pretty hard for him if I remember correctly...
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