WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 @mikerodak: Bills have ~$10 million in cap space, per NFLPA public report. Current $10.9M figure does not include Andre Holmes Squeezing ZB in there and having the money for Draft Picks and UDFA's seems daunting. And don't forget about Gillislee. Last I checked on Spotrac, that ~10M was after estimated draft picks costs. And Gilly was on there. Also, the UDFA's won't count because we already have over 51 people on the roster. That's more than enough to add on a mid-priced vet free agent.
cd1 Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 It seems that the only way that you keep Zach Brown playing strong is if you design a contract structured like a "carrot on a stick". Structure a contract with lots of "outs" and "insentive based". This way, if he decides to phone it in, the Bills have the option to part ways and not be out any $$$. I still am wondering how McD will coerce Marcell Dareus into earning his pay.
Royale with Cheese Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Last I checked on Spotrac, that ~10M was after estimated draft picks costs. And Gilly was on there. Also, the UDFA's won't count because we already have over 51 people on the roster. That's more than enough to add on a mid-priced vet free agent.Good info....
Tsaikotic Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Last I checked on Spotrac, that ~10M was after estimated draft picks costs. And Gilly was on there. Also, the UDFA's won't count because we already have over 51 people on the roster. That's more than enough to add on a mid-priced vet free agent. I'm assuming that does not include the $4.2 mil they will get after June 1 from Aaron Williams right?
turbo044 Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Salary cap is not a factor. We have plenty of room, and if need be can always restructure someone like Wood
Big Turk Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Last I checked on Spotrac, that ~10M was after estimated draft picks costs. And Gilly was on there. Also, the UDFA's won't count because we already have over 51 people on the roster. That's more than enough to add on a mid-priced vet free agent. Also the estimated draft picks cost is only half that amount they need to actually budget for since the top 3 draft picks will displace the players at #49, #50 and #51 on their top 51 contracts that count against the cap. The Bills can pretty much do what they'd like and make room for it if they have to. Bills have some really good cap people, regardless of what people might think.
Bray Wyatt Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Well when you told me you know more about this defense than McDermott....I get skeptical. Then you state you think Vic Beasley, Cam Wake and Jerry Hughes aren't true 3 down defensive ends. You got Dwan Edwards position wrong on the Bills and Panthers. You compared Brandon Spikes and Reggie Raglands abilities. Spikes is purely a 2 down downhill linebacker...that's it. Ragland is a lot more versatile. Nick Saban used Ragland to cover RB's out of the backfield and used him as a defensive end in some pass rushing packages. Ragland doesn't have a great 40 (4.72) but his instincts are great. Brandon Spikes ran a 5.06 40 yard dash....he's extremely slow. Preston Brown player very well as a WLB with Schwartz. Why can't he now? Ragland also shed some pounds and ran a faster forty at his pro-day in the 4.6 range, he is also said to have good instincts and can hold his own in zone coverage
Royale with Cheese Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Ragland also shed some pounds and ran a faster forty at his pro-day in the 4.6 range, he is also said to have good instincts and can hold his own in zone coverage I think Ragland becomes a great linebacker with us.
BuffAlone Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 I think Ragland becomes a great linebacker with us.Me too! I was ecstatic to land him last year. I can't wait to see what the lineup is come September. He'd be a great Sam imo,but is also fast enough/instinctual enough to chase from the Mike. I can see alot of disguised looks coming from McD, unlike Rex and his declarations of disguise, that were way too complicated apparently. These guys will be able to pin their ears back,and go get the ball. Even if Zach re-signs,I'd personally still get a Will in the draft and let the best man win
Not at the table Karlos Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 I still am wondering how McD will coerce Marcell Dareus into earning his pay. as long as he's on the field he earns his pay.
YoloinOhio Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Is Miami preparing to not get Zach? The thought had been Misi would get cut if he signed there due to his cap hit @flasportsbuzz As @AndySlater reported a few minutes ago, a source confirms to me that Koa Misi has agreed to restructure his contract.
Royale with Cheese Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Is Miami preparing to not get Zach? The thought had been Misi would get cut if he signed there due to his cap hit @flasportsbuzz As @AndySlater reported a few minutes ago, a source confirms to me that Koa Misi has agreed to restructure his contract. Wouldn't the restructured contract allow more room for Zach?
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Wouldn't the restructured contract allow more room for Zach? That's how I would think of it
YoloinOhio Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Wouldn't the restructured contract allow more room for Zach?the thought had been they would cut him outright if they got Zach. They play the same position. That they decided to restructure today may indicate they know they need to hang on to him. I honesty don't know what their cap situation is though so could go either way if they are in cap jail. Edited March 22, 2017 by YoloinOhio
Tsaikotic Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Wouldn't the restructured contract allow more room for Zach? yea, but i don't think they want to put that much $$ into the LB core...they paid Timmons $12mil 2 year deal...ZB played much better and is younger then Timmons so ZB most likely would want $$ comp to that deal...plus they just paid Kiko good $$..so my thoughts is they won't want to pay the LB core that much...plus as Yolo says they play same position....I could be wrong tho Edited March 22, 2017 by Tsaikotic
Royale with Cheese Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 the thought had been they would cut him outright if they got Zach. They play the same position. That they decided to restructure today may indicate they know they need to hang on to him. I honesty don't know what their cap situation is though so could go either way if they are in cap jail.Ahh...I see.
BuffAlone Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 yea, but i don't think they want to put that much $$ into the LB core...they paid Timmons $12mil 2 year deal...ZB played much better and is younger then Timmons so ZB most likely would want $$ comp to that deal...plus they just paid Kiko good $$..so my thoughts is they won't want to pay the LB core that much...plus as Yolo says they play same position....I could be wrong thodoesn't Misi play strong? And Jenkins played Will? If so,Brown would just take Jenkins' spot,in essence?
Tsaikotic Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 doesn't Misi play strong? And Jenkins played Will? If so,Brown would just take Jenkins' spot,in essence? you'd have to ask Yolo..lol
boyst Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 Well when you told me you know more about this defense than McDermott....I get skeptical. Then you state you think Vic Beasley, Cam Wake and Jerry Hughes aren't true 3 down defensive ends. They're pass rushers. Wake can't contain a run. Beasley is overrated. Hughes lost a step on contain You got Dwan Edwards position wrong on the Bills and Panthers. No I didn't. I watched all but 4 games on TV of the panthers, mostly because I was either at other games or the panthers/vikings game. I live here so I see them all. You compared Brandon Spikes and Reggie Raglands abilities. Spikes is purely a 2 down downhill linebacker...that's it. Ragland is a lot more versatile. Nick Saban used Ragland to cover RB's out of the backfield and used him as a defensive end in some pass rushing packages. Ragland doesn't have a great 40 (4.72) but his instincts are great. Brandon Spikes ran a 5.06 40 yard dash....he's extremely slow. Ragland has never played a down and pulled in the CFB game for not being able to cover. I trust saban to know his guy after 4 yrs. 4.72 is slow as balls. Even I broke 4.6 at 220 lbs. Preston Brown player very well as a WLB with Schwartz. Why can't he now? Entirely different system. Wide 9 is light years different than mcds d sorry for the lazy response. Mobile responding is a B word
dorquemada Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 I still am wondering how McD will coerce Marcell Dareus into earning his pay. yeah unfortunately, i kind of suspect we've seen the best of Dareus and it's going to be downhill from here. I don't think he has the drive to succeed long term, and he's at the end of where his raw physical strength is going to get it done. I was just thinking about this yesterday (Crimson tide spring practice first day!) and came to the conclusion that McDermott will probably scheme to minimize MD's role so when MD decides to phone it in, he wont take the whole D with him
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