BmarvB Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Will we still sign him or will somebody overpay him and we lose him? http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2015/03/02/bills-do-not-use-franchise-tag/ Edited March 2, 2015 by BmarvB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/175838-what-do-you-think-will-happen-with-jerry-hughes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) I think if the Bills had the least bit inkling that signing Jerry long term was not going to happen, then they would've tagged him. Edited March 2, 2015 by It's in My Blood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 This better mean a contract is in the offing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 this is a classic case of let someone else way over pay for him, he's a good player but you can find a guy who can get 8-10 sacks in the Rex defense for under 11 million dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 this is a classic case of let someone else way over pay for him, he's a good player but you can find a guy who can get 8-10 sacks in the Rex defense for under 11 million dollars This. He'd be a great player in this defense but it could be more valuable to spend the money else where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 This. He'd be a great player in this defense but it could be more valuable to spend the money else where Like where? Pass Rushing DEs are one of the premium positions. If you won't over-pay for that, what will you pay for? There certainly isn't a QB worth a lot of money in FA and I'd rather pay Hughes (at an impact position) than spend similar money on an OG. Flat out, I'd rather have Hughes than spend even more on a run at Darrelle Revis (at this point in Revis' career). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Like where? Pass Rushing DEs are one of the premium positions. If you won't over-pay for that, what will you pay for? There certainly isn't a QB worth a lot of money in FA and I'd rather pay Hughes (at an impact position) than spend similar money on an OG. Flat out, I'd rather have Hughes than spend even more on a run at Darrelle Revis (at this point in Revis' career). Guard, Tackle, Tight End. These are position that are less of plug-and-play positions. I love Hughes and hope they get it done at a reasonable price, but if he is tryin to break the bank, we need to let him walk. Rex has shown his scheme can allow even the most worthless players (Aaron Maybin) to produce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Like where? Pass Rushing DEs are one of the premium positions. If you won't over-pay for that, what will you pay for? There certainly isn't a QB worth a lot of money in FA and I'd rather pay Hughes (at an impact position) than spend similar money on an OG. Flat out, I'd rather have Hughes than spend even more on a run at Darrelle Revis (at this point in Revis' career). There's a good shot hughes goes for the price of a top guard AND another good player. Just not realistic to frame it as hughes vs a guard Edited March 3, 2015 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 and he is worth that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 knock, knock! who's there? banana banana who? knock, knock! who's there? banana banana who? knock, knock! who's there? banana banana who? knock, knock! who's there? orange! orange who? orange you glad this isnt another QB thread?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 They already are paying top $$ for a DE, and next season top $$ for a DT too. You only want to put so much money into any one position, seems I recall a couple games there when they were subbing in Wynn, Charles, & Byrant, those guys were getting sacks too, so I think having the Williams brothers and Dareus up front is more the reason Hughes is getting ten sacks than he's a top level DE. If he does leave, the Bills can probably get him back in two, maybe three seasons tops as who ever signs him will be way over paying and he'll be one of these guys you'll be reading about on Feb 28th or so, 2017 on the big name vets who were just cut list. Like where? Pass Rushing DEs are one of the premium positions. If you won't over-pay for that, what will you pay for? There certainly isn't a QB worth a lot of money in FA and I'd rather pay Hughes (at an impact position) than spend similar money on an OG. Flat out, I'd rather have Hughes than spend even more on a run at Darrelle Revis (at this point in Revis' career). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 FA in a week. Get er done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) I love Hughes and would be elated to keep the line together, but I'm really surprised anyone expected he might be tagged. He's a great player in his own right. I don't believe he is a result of the other three. But that doesn't take away the fact that he didn't become even halfway decent until he played with them, and he hasn't shown he can perform against the type of double teams other guys get who are the lynchpins of their respective lines. That's why JPP and Justin Houston get tagged, and Hughes doesn't. This is a good article .... @ranacashSN: A good look from @Jason_OTC on price points for pass rushers in free agency http://t.co/ddKrcLD0yj He is a great player and the Bills clearly want to keep him. He isn't, however, irreplaceable. Dareus and Mario fall into that category. @mikerodak: Franchising Jerry Hughes wouldve ate up 55% of the Bills cap room, leaving them with $12.3M less than about 2/3 of the NFL. Edited March 3, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I like not tagging him and i like the approach Whaley has taken. The Bills have come right out and said we are doing everything we can to bring him back. I am sure they are . At this point Hughes and his agent may want to wait. I am sure Hughes' agent already has fielded a few 'hypothetical offers' from other teams. Let it all play out. Atlanta just dumped a bunch of players and now has about the same as the Bills. It has been widely known down here that they need a pass rusher. Hate to say it but i could easily see Hughes in Atl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Personally with the chance Ngata and Revis may become available I'm glad they are waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 I'm hoping they'll resign (but not overpay) him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 You guys all remember Mark Anderson, right? Okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) You guys all remember Mark Anderson, right? Okay. Didn't he get injured? Also everyone failed in Wanny defense. Better players out there that can be had cheaper then Hughes. Edited March 3, 2015 by Beef Jerky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) You guys all remember Mark Anderson, right? Okay. Yeah. My point exactly about overpaying. However, Hughes is miles above what Anderson was. Edited March 3, 2015 by BmarvB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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