TheyCallMeAndy Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 Still nothing about Smith? Read he was visiting today. Did they sign him? No word yet!
BobbyC81 Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 I remember him being a headache with the Bengles, and didnt he have foot issues? Still, youre a first round pick for a reason. Whaley has always liked strong pedigrees. Its called "The Bro" get it right man! It's great to see Seinfeld references 20 years after the show ended! Even during the holiday season someone said Happy Festivus...for the rest of us.
Clemson Bills Fan Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Jeff Darlington @JeffDarlington Bills source says Buffalo also made hard run at Smith, but he informed Bills, despite great visit, he wants to go back to his former squad. Would have been nice to see some competition at RT.. hopefully there are some other options available Edited March 15, 2017 by Clemson Bills Fan
H2o Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Jeff Darlington @JeffDarlington Bills source says Buffalo also made hard run at Smith, but he informed Bills, despite great visit, he wants to go back to his former squad. Andre - "Doug, I just realized my signing could cost you guys a comp pick. I'm going back to Cincy instead."
Chuck Wagon Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Really starting to feel like Charlie Brown on this right tackle search. It's been 6 years going back to the Clabo hunt of striking out at the position in FA.
papazoid Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Source: OT Andre Smith set for Cincinnati homecoming http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18909772/tackle-andre-smith-returning-cincinnati-bengals
Royale with Cheese Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 No loss. His best years are behind him. It's a loss if Mills ends up the starting at right tackle.
BillsVet Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Have they called Erik Pears yet? He was one of Buddy's blue light special types a few years ago.
Jamie Mueller Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Andre - "Doug, I just realized my signing could cost you guys a comp pick. I'm going back to Cincy instead." At last... someone finally brought up the compensatory draft pick issue. It's about time.
PirateHookerMD Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 The free agent and draft tackle market is a bit of a dumpster fire. I would have liked this upside signing. Oh well.
Doc Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 It's a loss if Mills ends up the starting at right tackle. Mills graded out better, by quite a bit, than Smith did last year. FWIW,
Royale with Cheese Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Mills graded out better, by quite a bit, than Smith did last year. FWIW, Yeah I saw that somewhere as well but when it comes to offensive lineman, Im not sure how reliable an outside sources grades are. Eric Wood talked about this in an interview. He brought up an example of something he would be graded a negative on. Let's say his job is to pull and go down the line to seal a block. However when he's pulling, a DT pushes our guard into him and trips him up. Wood never gets to his guy and he will be graded as a negative on his part even though it wasn't his fault. The only accurate grade is from their position coach. I'm just guessing that since the Bills went hard after Smith and only signed Mills for back up money....they aren't very comfortable with Mills as the every day RT.
papazoid Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 At last... someone finally brought up the compensatory draft pick issue. It's about time. over the last 3 years....new england has gotten 7 compensatory picks
hondo in seattle Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 It's a loss if Mills ends up the starting at right tackle. At the end of last season I was so sure this wasn't going to happen. After seeing Mills in action last year, I just knew DW was going to make RT a priority. But looking at the FA market and how it's been playing out so far, I'm getting nervous.
Royale with Cheese Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 At the end of last season I was so sure this wasn't going to happen. After seeing Mills in action last year, I just knew DW was going to make RT a priority. But looking at the FA market and how it's been playing out so far, I'm getting nervous. Really would be awesome if Kujo could step and play RT....
Deranged Rhino Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Have they called Erik Pears yet? He was one of Buddy's blue light special types a few years ago. You're giving me bad flashbacks...
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