purple haze Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Slauson isn't signing here (or anywhere) to be insurance. He's a starter. It's ridiculous to think the Bills believe Mills is a better option than a player of Slauson's level. They wouldn't have brought him in if they didn't think he was going to be the new starter at RT. My guess is the Bills told him they wanted him to play RT, to which he said "Ok, then I want a long-term contract comparable to the top half of the tackles in this league." Buffalo would have trouble with that. So he left. He hasn't been a player on Mills' level at the RT position. From what I've read he's only played OG/C in the NFL. They might want to try him at RT, but that doesn't mean he'd be a good one or better than what they have. If you're talking about someone of his proven level at OG/C that wouldn't be ridiculous. As it is we don't know about his RT skills.
26CornerBlitz Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 @mikerodak The Chargers have agreed to terms with free agent OL Matt Slauson, source says. http://es.pn/1UI1zjN @caplannfl Matt Slauson agreed to terms on a 2-year deal with the #Chargers, source said.
H2o Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Whaley is asleep at the wheel..... Pegs is cheap..... Fire everyone...... We're doomed.
beerme1 Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 The old Taurus broke down. Oh well. There will be others coming forward.
John from Riverside Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 This is frustrating. He's a quality player and an instant upgrade at either RG or RT. If he only wants to play guard, then let him play guard. He's better than Miller and only around 3 mil a year. If Miller has a problem with that, play better and take the job from him. It's not about feelings, it's about having the best team out there and we are better with Slauson How do you know that he is a upgrade at RT.....he has played OG his whole NFL career This is frustrating. He's a quality player and an instant upgrade at either RG or RT. If he only wants to play guard, then let him play guard. He's better than Miller and only around 3 mil a year. If Miller has a problem with that, play better and take the job from him. It's not about feelings, it's about having the best team out there and we are better with Slauson Oh and Do you really think they asked Miller for his opinion?
Saxum Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Please update title letting people know he was signed by SD.
Wayne Arnold Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 He hasn't been a player on Mills' level at the RT position. From what I've read he's only played OG/C in the NFL. They might want to try him at RT, but that doesn't mean he'd be a good one or better than what they have. If you're talking about someone of his proven level at OG/C that wouldn't be ridiculous. As it is we don't know about his RT skills. Yeah, my guess is he wasn't too crazy about the idea of playing Tackle.
CommonCents Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Yeah, my guess is he wasn't too crazy about the idea of playing Tackle. Can't say I blame him! Who knows what was said or discussed though. Take that same money and fly Boldin in here!
CSBill Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Well, he was worth kicking the tires on. But what this tells me is that Henderson may not be back to full health; that is, if they rely wanted Slauson to play RT ????
Virgil Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Well this blows. If it's because we only wanted him for RT, that's stupid. RG would have been upgraded And he's going to change positions for the Chargers as well. Edited May 7, 2016 by FireRex
K D Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Kill this thread. This guy is dead to me. I want to see Dareus pancake him in 2017 What does San Diego have that we don't? Besides the beaches, mansions, pretty girls, perfect weather, and authentic Mexican cuisine? Slauson just made the biggest mistake of his life
klos63 Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Kill this thread. This guy is dead to me. I want to see Dareus pancake him in 2017 What does San Diego have that we don't? Besides the beaches, mansions, pretty girls, perfect weather, and authentic Mexican cuisine? Slauson just made the biggest mistake of his life he's going to miss out on the all the food trucks in the snow in April
Nanker Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Go get Anthony Davis. Looks like 49ers are ready to move on. 26 year old RT who played for Roman. Maybe Whaley is waiting to pounce after he gets cut. This. I remember when Davis was drafted. I wanted The Bills to get him. We took CJ instead. Then in Round 2 to compound our idiocy, we took Torell Troup... one pick ahead of Gronk.
thebandit27 Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Too bad. The right side of our line looks awful. I just don't get it Buffalo lead the NFL in rushing yards, and was ranked very high in YPC. Even when removing QB rushing yards for all teams, they still ranked in the top 5. How could that happen if 40% of their OL is awful?
YoloinOhio Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) @sdutgehlken Inclusion of playing time incentives help bridge two-year deal between Chargers, Matt Slauson. Veteran presence at center for Philip Rivers. Edited May 8, 2016 by YoloinOhio
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