thunderingsquid Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) This is so not fun, I'm posting on page two. Meh. Edited June 12, 2017 by thunderingsquid
K D Posted June 12, 2017 Author Posted June 12, 2017 This is so not fun, I'm posting on page two. Meh. oh contraire, you started page 2! we are on our way
H2o Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Sign me up. For the record, I went on record saying I would take Decker over Maclin for various reasons a few days ago
Jasovon Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I don't think that Maclin would really put us over the top. Would have been nice but I'm not losing sleep over this.
Clyde Smith Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 What about Anquan? If not I'm content with who we have now. Any chance to upgrade, you go for it if it's feasible.
K D Posted June 12, 2017 Author Posted June 12, 2017 What about Anquan? If not I'm content with who we have now. Any chance to upgrade, you go for it if it's feasible. no thanks, over the hill
msw2112 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) For what it's worth, I am more upset about losing Mike Gillislee than losing Maclin. Gillislee is younger, in the prime of his career, is coming off a great year, and was WITHIN THE BILLS CONTROL to retain. I lament the organization's short-sightedness in not putting a second round tender on him. Perhaps they truly felt that a 5th round draft pick is worthy compensation and that they can find a successor to Mike, just like Mike was the successor to Karlos Williams. Back to Maclin, I would have liked to have him on the roster, but he is 29, coming off an injury-plagued year in which his stats declined and perhaps his contract demands were too high. I'm disappointed, but like a previous poster, won't lose any sleep over this. I feel the same way about Decker. Would love to have him, but won't lose any sleep if the Bills don't land him. Edited June 12, 2017 by msw2112
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 no thanks, over the hill We aren't a team that will throw a lot so a Bildin type might be exactly what we need. I said I prefer Decker to Maclin because Tyrod isn't the most accurate thrower and Decker has good size. But to a veteran WR, it's going to be hard for the Bills to sign them. We are thought of as losers who are a bad passing team.
K D Posted June 12, 2017 Author Posted June 12, 2017 For what it's worth, I am more upset about losing Mike Gillislee than losing Maclin. Gillislee is younger, in the prime of his career, is coming off a great year, and was WITHIN THE BILLS CONTROL to retain. I lament the organization's short-sightedness in not putting a second round tender on him. Perhaps they truly felt that a 5th round draft pick is worthy compensation and that they can find a successor to Mike, just like Mike was the successor to Karlos Williams. Back to Maclin, I would have liked to have him on the roster, but he is 29, coming off an injury-plagued year in which his stats declined and perhaps his contract demands were too high. I'm disappointed, but like a previous poster, won't lose any sleep over this. I feel the same way about Decker. Would love to have him, but won't lose any sleep if the Bills don't land him. that was Whaley. he liked J Will and probably felt Gillislee was a random FA pickup that mostly benefitted from our running game. i wonder if Beane would have handled it differently
26CornerBlitz Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 @SalSports Would be surprised if Bills kicked tires as hard on Decker. McDermott's familiarity with Maclin mattered....1/ ..Also wouldn't be in line with McDermott's philosophies to be jumping at a 30 yo coming off both shoulder and hip surgeries.
Captain Murica Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 @SalSports Would be surprised if Bills kicked tires as hard on Decker. McDermott's familiarity with Maclin mattered....1/ ..Also wouldn't be in line with McDermott's philosophies to be jumping at a 30 yo coming off both shoulder and hip surgeries. Yeah, I never thought or think Decker would be a real interest of the Bills.
dulles Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Decker would not come to Buffalo, end of discussion. The tank is in full effect now. Also, per Josina Anderson: "I'm trying told WR Jeremy Maclin's decision actually came down b/w the #Ravens and the #Eagles, not the #Bills. Baltimore won." Bills were never in any sort of discussions. Interesting. That's a convenient way to gain public "credibility" without any risk. You could make that type of stuff up all the time. If the Eagles deny, then they are denying because they didn't get their guy. Throwing the Bills under the bus is like sports journalism 101 these days. I'm not saying she's wrong or that I have proof of anything, but I give very little credence to this type of "news." Furthermore, to conclude that the "Bills were never..." is a bit of an overstatement. They had the guy into town. He stayed, talked, etc. I don't think we are a cesspool of depression anymore. McDermott and Bean just aren't giving into contract demands like the previous regime. I think if the last FO was still around, we would have worked his contract in his favor (massively) AND figured out a way to reverse his release from KC so we could trade a draft pick to them too! Just because we don't sign everyone we talk to doesn't mean our FO is failing and just because Josina posts some "news" doesn't mean we should pay attention. that was Whaley. he liked J Will and probably felt Gillislee was a random FA pickup that mostly benefitted from our running game. i wonder if Beane would have handled it differently I think that may be part of why we have Beane and not Whaley at this point.
BobbyC81 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 We aren't a team that will throw a lot so a Bildin type might be exactly what we need. I said I prefer Decker to Maclin because Tyrod isn't the most accurate thrower and Decker has good size. But to a veteran WR, it's going to be hard for the Bills to sign them. We are thought of as losers who are a bad passing team. Boldin would be more valuable as a veteran receiver that could help teach these youngsters some tricks on playing the position in the NFL.
4merper4mer Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 @SalSports Would be surprised if Bills kicked tires as hard on Decker. McDermott's familiarity with Maclin mattered....1/ ..Also wouldn't be in line with McDermott's philosophies to be jumping at a 30 yo coming off both shoulder and hip surgeries. Plus Eric Decker is a giant douche bag.
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) For what it's worth, I am more upset about losing Mike Gillislee than losing Maclin. Gillislee is younger, in the prime of his career, is coming off a great year, and was WITHIN THE BILLS CONTROL to retain. I lament the organization's short-sightedness in not putting a second round tender on him. Perhaps they truly felt that a 5th round draft pick is worthy compensation and that they can find a successor to Mike, just like Mike was the successor to Karlos Williams. Back to Maclin, I would have liked to have him on the roster, but he is 29, coming off an injury-plagued year in which his stats declined and perhaps his contract demands were too high. I'm disappointed, but like a previous poster, won't lose any sleep over this. I feel the same way about Decker. Would love to have him, but won't lose any sleep if the Bills don't land him. They valued him at 1.7 not 2.7 million. They didn't want to pay him 2.7 million to be a backup RB. It would have been the 13th highest cap hit on the team. For a backup... at a position where the best players don't get paid a premium. In addition, it sets a higher negoitating floor if you are intending to negotiate an extension. Edited June 12, 2017 by dneveu
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 ProFootballTalkVerified account @ProFootballTalk 3m3 minutes ago The Jets have given up on trying to trade Eric Decker and will release him instead
JohnBonhamRocks Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Boldin would be more valuable as a veteran receiver that could help teach these youngsters some tricks on playing the position in the NFL. Thought we should get him last year after he caught 69 for 789 yards and 4 TDs, and think we should get him this year after he caught 69 for 584 yards and 8 TDs. Therefore, I fully expect him to visit and leverage us before re-signing with the Lions around training camp.
Domdab99 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I'm loving what the FO is doing. They're setting prices and are determined not to overpay for people...
Domdab99 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Lol. I'm guessing you always love what the FO does. lol. No, Gomer. I love what this FO is doing. They have a plan. This seems light years ahead of what the previous FO had.
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