WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Actually, if I'm Collins, I don't care so much about the geography as much as who is going to make him look good. he can't renegotiate until 2 years, so he needs to produce a body of work if he wants big money. So he's likely looking at a place where A) He's starts, preferably at Tackle, which pays better. The Phins already have Albert and James as starters, which will be hard to crack. Maybe he beats Turner at Guard. Maybe. With the Bills, he has a crack at RT, if not is an instant starter at Guard with a chance to kick outside with Glenn's contrace coming up. B) A system that plays to his strength. He's a run blocker. Lamar Miller is not going to any Pro Bowls. The Bills have Shady f'n McCoy, Greg Roman and Kromer. Better coaches, better supporting cast, and a game plan that would showcase him.
Chuck Wagon Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Back to the tax issue, just tell him any savings from the Dolphins will be more than balanced out by the playoff share he gets from the Bills this year.
K-9 Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 They should bring Kyle Williams in to talk with him about coming to Buffalo. Don't forget Ron Brooks, too. GO BILLS!!!
dave mcbride Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Most people prefer Miami to Buffalo, and since he's from the South, I assume he does too. As for money, the taxes are higher in NYS, but housing costs are significantly less in Buffalo. The money is likely a wash. I suspect that in the end he'll go with the weather. You can bet that the Phins are telling him about having to deal with Incognito too.
dulles Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) I just saw this on Collins' twitter feed: One play. Three pancakes. Watch #70. If you have trouble finding the number, just look for bodies flying off an LSU blocker! https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/BDA9D050571004979744179449856_1382579988633336845de7f.mp4_kCa6NZwPB32hAVFnhEoQ9ShXeL3TFKYqIdfUTnL2xYqX6hOX6uCa5FoHTESTdD2R.mp4?versionId=_XO40Pep7hMR155W57HdOKNnBFvcAnqV Man I hope we get him. Edited May 5, 2015 by dulles
Best Player Available Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Surprised the great Fish Blogger James Walker is silent on this? being the last ESPN AFCE Bills blogger before numbnuts Got the job.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Don't forget Ron Brooks, too. GO BILLS!!! Brooks may not like it. Kyle loves it and won't play anywhere else and is an all pro.
Kirby Jackson Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Regardless of what happens you just have to love the new aggressive bills......Absolutely!!
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Regardless of what happens you just have to love the new aggressive bills...... I was thinking the same thing. Thank God Marrone left, Collins would be afraid that he'd get ruined by him. Jauron wouldn't of dared being this aggressive plus Collins isn't a safety.
Chuck Wagon Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Speaking of his twitter, he gives A LOT of love to Kelvin Sheppard, Jarvis Landry and Anthony Johnson. I'm sure Kelvin isn't giving him glowing reports of Buffalo. I wish I hadn't browsed that, my outlook immediately went from feeling like we've got a real chance back down to he's going to Miami for sure.
Rubes Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Regardless of how good this guy is, I want the Bills to sign him just to make Rodak look like the big ass that he is.
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Back to the tax issue, just tell him any savings from the Dolphins will be more than balanced out by the playoff share he gets from the Bills this year. And doing PR work for ahem...The Sabres. {wink}
K-9 Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Brooks may not like it. Kyle loves it and won't play anywhere else and is an all pro. Good point. Keep Ronnie home. GO BILLS!!!
The Wiz Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Regardless of how good this guy is, I want the Bills to sign him just to make Rodak look like the big ass that he is. Don't worry, he will spin it off somehow as to why it's probably the worst place he could have ended. "LT and RT are set with all-pro's Glenn and Richardson. With the addition of Incognito in the off season he would have to dethrone both Urbik and Pears for a shot at right guard" Edited May 5, 2015 by The Wiz
flyingant Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I don't believe you pay State taxes entirely in NYS if you play for the Bills or don't have to pay any States taxes at all if you play in Florida. A lot of it is what State you are playing in that week. Some of these players are filing 8 or 9 State tax returns a year. http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2013/09/05/tax-decisions-by-nfl-players-can-save-a-fortune/ http://dontmesswithtaxes.typepad.com/dont_mess_with_taxes/2013/09/state-taxes-take-a-toll-on-nfl-players-income.html
Kelly the Dog Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I don't believe you pay State taxes entirely in NYS if you play for the Bills or don't have to pay any States taxes at all if you play in Florida. A lot of it is what State you are playing in that week. Some of these players are filing 8 or 9 State tax returns a year. http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2013/09/05/tax-decisions-by-nfl-players-can-save-a-fortune/ http://dontmesswithtaxes.typepad.com/dont_mess_with_taxes/2013/09/state-taxes-take-a-toll-on-nfl-players-income.html That is correct.
machine gun kelly Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I'd love to see Mario, Kyle and Shady take a trip. They have star power, Shady can speak to why he came here and what it is like under the Pegulas and Rex. As long as he's cleared, this would be the final piece to this year. Whaley will ahve given us a very talented team and talented coaches. Catain obvious response to QB is a moot point as there were no good options this year. Next year if we do well we put a package together to trade up in the draft for a stud and retain our folks.
bisonbrigade Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Speaking of his twitter, he gives A LOT of love to Kelvin Sheppard, Jarvis Landry and Anthony Johnson. I'm sure Kelvin isn't giving him glowing reports of Buffalo. I wish I hadn't browsed that, my outlook immediately went from feeling like we've got a real chance back down to he's going to Miami for sure. That was a different coach and different owner. This is a new Bills organization.
ddaryl Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Shady can speak to why he came here and what it is like under the Pegulas and Rex he was traded, he wasn't happy when he 1st found out
BuffaloHokie13 Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I'd love to see Mario, Kyle and Shady take a trip. They have star power, Shady can speak to why he came here and what it is like under the Pegulas and Rex. As long as he's cleared, this would be the final piece to this year. Whaley will ahve given us a very talented team and talented coaches. Catain obvious response to QB is a moot point as there were no good options this year. Next year if we do well we put a package together to trade up in the draft for a stud and retain our folks. Why would Collins care that Chip Kelly didn't want him any more and traded him away?
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