Will the Bills ever sign Charles Clay?

[HurlyBurly51]

Seems like Miami has "won" this battle. I'd take a look at Gresham, see if he can be coached up on ball security. We can't go into the season with Fasano and Gragg/Gray.

We won't be going in with Fassano for sure.

[Dorkington]

i agree they should bring in Gresham. He's an upgrade over smith and chandler. Fasano signed with the Titans today. The draft a TE in 2nd or 3rd.

Well ****, I thought we signed him

 

I think the world of instant media makes FA more confusing.

[YoloinOhio]

Well ****, I thought we signed him

 

I think the world of instant media makes FA more confusing.

no doubt about that, and a lot of it is agent-driven which is maddening. No idea what is really going on, only what they want out there.

[NoSaint]

Well ****, I thought we signed him

 

I think the world of instant media makes FA more confusing.

It's easy to manage what you watch if it's confusing/overwhelming

[YoloinOhio]

@PatMoranMix96: Since 140 characters isn't enough, here's a photo from my FB post with what I have learned regarding Charles Clay. http://t.co/dcoLwdp8Xe

[Deranged Rhino]

@PatMoranMix96: Since 140 characters isn't enough, here's a photo from my FB post with what I have learned regarding Charles Clay. http://t.co/dcoLwdp8Xe

 

Good stuff. If that's all true then the Bills did what they could and it's up to Clay now.

[YoloinOhio]

I wonder what is taking so long on the Miami extension. He must be asking for a ton.

[The Jokeman]

@PatMoranMix96: Since 140 characters isn't enough, here's a photo from my FB post with what I have learned regarding Charles Clay. http://t.co/dcoLwdp8Xe

The same Pat Moran who reported Merriman got arrested for steroids in Buffalo. I think he's working off most of what we're all speculating so not earth shattering.

[Dorkington]

@PatMoranMix96: Since 140 characters isn't enough, here's a photo from my FB post with what I have learned regarding Charles Clay. http://t.co/dcoLwdp8Xe

Good round up. Glad it's the weekend, I tend to not surf TSW, and Bills sites as much when I'm not at work

[Big Blitz]

So is this what's happening:

 

Miami is clearly working out with Clay what a long term deal will be.

 

They know from Clays people what the Bills offer is.

 

If Miami can't come close to that, there still could be a chance he signs our offer (if we submit) being good with coming here, or Miami matching it.

 

And, couldn't his people go to Buffalo and say this is what they offered us---will you go beyond that?

Edited March 14, 2015 by Big Blitz

[YoloinOhio]

I just have a hard time believing they are going to pay two TEs 7m/yr+ each. Even with these two TE sets that the national nfl writers are gushing about. Just like Gronk and Hernandez! Uhhhh

 

They still need two starting guards, another running back, a starting safety, a starting cb and a starting LB.

 

 

 

But whatev.

Edited March 14, 2015 by YoloinOhio

[BrooklynBills]

I just have a hard time believing they are going to pay two TEs 7m/yr+ each. Even with these two TE sets that the national nfl writers are gushing about. Just like Gronk and Hernandez! Uhhhh

 

They still need two starting guards, another running back, a starting safety, a starting cb and a starting LB.

 

 

 

But whatev.

It's only for one year though.

[Kirby Jackson]

Patrick Moran kind of has this Massare thing going on. I feel like he would rather be proven right than the Bills wind up with Clay. It's kinda weird but whatever. Hopefully the offer is strong and will get it done.

Edited March 14, 2015 by Kirby Jackson

[Reed83HOF]

I just have a hard time believing they are going to pay two TEs 7m/yr+ each. Even with these two TE sets that the national nfl writers are gushing about. Just like Gronk and Hernandez! Uhhhh

 

They still need two starting guards, another running back, a starting safety, a starting cb and a starting LB.

 

 

 

But whatev.

 

This a great point...both teams are most likely screwing with each other a bit. I really don't want us to overpay for this guy to an extent that if he sucks we have a bunch of dead $...

 

On the other hand, I would love for us to screw the Phins and their cap...

[Not at the table Karlos]

I don't understand why we would tell him our offer and not give him an offer sheet. Quit dicking around and sign him or move on. I think we could have had him cheaper or guaranteed that the dolphins wouldn't sign him if we gave him our offer a couple days ago. At least it would have forced the fins to scramble.

[RyanC883]

We should screw the Fins and their cap, get Jermaine Gresham, and draft a TE.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

@PatMoranMix96: Since 140 characters isn't enough, here's a photo from my FB post with what I have learned regarding Charles Clay. http://t.co/dcoLwdp8Xe

I swear-- this guy is a total weirdo.

[Mango]

I think the Bills played Miami on this. Some people said Harvin was the smoke screen. Looks like it was Clay. Miami made a bunch of wonky moves to match a contract. Looks like the transition will be enough. Ha.

[Zac]

Idk. They may have the space to do it. But can they allocate 15 million towards the TE position? That's the bigger question.

[qwksilver]

I voted yes by Saturday but I'm leaning toward the draft and Mycole Pruitt:

 

Roman loves/needs the move TE (not my quote)

Here are Pruitt's measurables vs Clay (as I'm getting sick of waiting for him even though we haven't even offered a contract)

 

6ft 2 VS 6ft 3

2.51 VS 2.45 lbs

4.58 VS 4.70 40 yard dash

5.24 VS 4.76 NFL.com combine draft grade

Both Small Schools:

SIU VS Tulsa

 

Blocking

Clay>Pruitt (but how much blocking does a move TE do?)

Cap Savings for Pruit vs $7+ Million per for Clay

 

He is Mayock's 3rd rated TE

 

Thoughts on Pruitt's Draft round? 4th, 5th or 6th?

I Believe Clay was 6th rounder

 

Anyone see him play?

 

Thanks

 

Scott

Edited March 14, 2015 by qwksilver