thebandit27 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I think smart teams don't want to spend big money on a G. I think MI is legit and the type of tough G Rex would love. But I jsut don't think it is wise to spend that much on that position. I won't mind it because I like the player a lot but I don't know if it would be the wisest move long term. I'm guessing they'll let him walk...they have big money committed to Staley and Davis, and they basically have to choose between Iupati and Alex Boone (who's an UFA after this season). They did, however, think ahead on this one, as they wisely spent a 4th round pick on Brandon Thomas of Clemson in 2014; a guy that would likely have been a 2nd rounder had he not torn his ACL in pre-draft workouts. Thomas was a very good LT at Clemson, but is built like a guard at 6'3" and 320 lbs. I have a feeling they have him earmarked for the LG spot.
YoloinOhio Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) I'm guessing they'll let him walk...they have big money committed to Staley and Davis, and they basically have to choose between Iupati and Alex Boone (who's an UFA after this season). They did, however, think ahead on this one, as they wisely spent a 4th round pick on Brandon Thomas of Clemson in 2014; a guy that would likely have been a 2nd rounder had he not torn his ACL in pre-draft workouts. Thomas was a very good LT at Clemson, but is built like a guard at 6'3" and 320 lbs. I have a feeling they have him earmarked for the LG spot.Iupati has played on a really good OL, isn't that great at pass pro and has injury concerns. I know he's a great run blocker but I wonder if the Bills might get more bang for buck with a guy like Stefen Wisniewski from the Raiders. He's played on some pretty bad lines and still performed well and can play G or C. No injuries of note. That said, the Raiders have uber cap space and will probably try to re-sign him. Edited February 13, 2015 by YoloinOhio
thebandit27 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Iupati has played on a really good OL, isn't that great at pass pro and has injury concerns. I know he's a great run blocker but I wonder if the Bills might get more bang for buck with a guy like Stefen Wisniewski from the Raiders. He's played on some pretty bad lines and still performed well and can play G or C. No injuries of note. That said, the Raiders have uber cap space and will probably try to re-sign him. I agree on Iupati. I also agree that I don't see Wisniewski leaving Oakland. My guy is still Boling.
John from Riverside Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I dont think we need the absolute BEST OG in free agency at a price that causes us to worry about signing a guy like Marcel when its time...... We just need "Good solid" guards...... We have one in Richie Cog..... We need one more
Nanker Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I agree on Iupati. I also agree that I don't see Wisniewski leaving Oakland. My guy is still Boling. Boling for sure. It'll be Rex Roman's Bowling Alley!
Big C Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 I agree on Iupati. I also agree that I don't see Wisniewski leaving Oakland. My guy is still Boling. We are committed to improving the line, but with value in mind. I agree that Boling is our most likely target for performance and value. Iupati is dominant in only one dimension and keeps getting hurt.
RuntheDamnBall Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 We are committed to improving the line, but with value in mind. I agree that Boling is our most likely target for performance and value. Iupati is dominant in only one dimension and keeps getting hurt. see, i believe that several other teams are going to explore Boling as the value option and inflate his price. I'd rather just pay for the elite player.
Big C Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 see, i believe that several other teams are going to explore Boling as the value option and inflate his price. I'd rather just pay for the elite player. I have thought about this, but I still think it'll be much less than the Iupati camp is looking for. We'll see how it plays out. Since we are going for ground and pound, Iupati could be our guy, provided we're confident we have the space to lock up other important players (Hughes, Dareus). I can't see them signing Iupati at the expense of those guys.
BuffaloFan68 Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) It would be great to sign Iupati since he's not only a great guard but he's also familiar with Roman. Edited February 15, 2015 by BuffaloFan68
Nanker Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 It would be great to sign Lupati since he's not only a great guard but he's also familiar with Roman.
SF Bills Fan Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 This is the guy we need and should get. He is the talk of San Francisco sports radio now. Get it done Doug.
JM57 Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Iupati is an excellent guard. Unfortunately the teams who sign excellent guards to extravagant FA contracts often end up with buyers remorse. Guard is not a position you want to sink 8+ million a season into for just one guy
Rob's House Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 I'd like to sign Lupati, but if doing so were to cause us to lose Marcel Darius just like we lost Jarius Byrd then I'll pass. With RI and Woods we already have a good interior, and who's to say CR or Kouandijo won't step up?
DrDawkinstein Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 I'd like to sign Lupati, but if doing so were to cause us to lose Marcel Darius just like we lost Jarius Byrd then I'll pass. With RI and Woods we already have a good interior, and who's to say CR or Kouandijo won't step up? well plaid
PromoTheRobot Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) well plaid Edited February 14, 2015 by PromoTheRobot
YoloinOhio Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 I'd like to sign Lupati, but if doing so were to cause us to lose Marcel Darius just like we lost Jarius Byrd then I'll pass. With RI and Woods we already have a good interior, and who's to say CR or Kouandijo won't step up?perfect. Don't forget Manual!
Nanker Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Crap. Everyone's already forgotten about Chas Reingold.
YoloinOhio Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) He'll cost like 9m per year.Which team is going to pay that much for a G? The Jets? Browns? raiders? Trying to think of teams with mega cap space Edited February 15, 2015 by YoloinOhio
Dibs Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 There was a thread recently where somebody linked a site that projected some of the FA contracts......and Iupati strangely was predicted to be around $6.5M/year(from memory). Even if he costs around the $8M/year mark, I see no reason why we won't try to sign him if we actually want him. Last season we paid Pears $3.5M to play guard and C.Williams $2.4M.....that's around $6M for horrible OG production. Williams is due to cost $3.4M this season(will save $0.7M if we cut him). For a few million more than last season we could have a true multi-probowl level OG rather than worst in the league. That seems to be very good value to me.
BuffaloFan68 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I'm still holding out hope for Williams now that he's healthy but I would still snag Iupati if we can for 6.5 - 6.8 & still sign our own (Hughes, Wynn, Searcy, CJ, MD, etc..)
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