msw2112 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) 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. This is a well-stated post that raises some good points, but I respectfully disagree that it was the right move. The Bills are a run-heavy team and have been at the top of the league in rushing the last couple of years. Running will remain a staple of our offense. We have a great starting RB, but he's 29 years old and is likely to be injured at some point in the season and/or hit the proverbial wall which usually happens when RBs hit 30. A backup RB means more to a team like the Bills than it does to most other teams and we let a really good one go for a difference of roughly 900,000 when we were able to free up roughly $11 Million in cap space. I think (as others have stated) that this was a mistake made by the Whaley administration that would not likely have been made by the Beane leadership team. I think they gambled (that nobody else would sign him to an offer sheet) and lost. And props to the guy with the Ruvell Martin comment! Edited June 12, 2017 by msw2112
26CornerBlitz Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 @FanRagNFL Now that he's been released by the #NYJets, Eric Decker would thrive with the #Bills or #Saints - https://t.co/f5CfEQfTsZ
JM2009 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 @FanRagNFL Now that he's been released by the #NYJets, Eric Decker would thrive with the #Bills or #Saints - https://t.co/f5CfEQfTsZ "A team like the Saints might be a difference maker or two away from playoff contention. The Bills, on the other hand, are one away from keeping their head above water."
3rdand12 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 "A team like the Saints might be a difference maker or two away from playoff contention. The Bills, on the other hand, are one away from keeping their head above water." I don't feel like Decker is a difference maker unless impressively healthy at this point in time, in this offense.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I don't feel like Decker is a difference maker unless impressively healthy at this point in time, in this offense. ....and why draft youngsters with potential if you think the "grass MUST be greener with aging or dinged veterans" anyway??.....
3rdand12 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I am still feeling we should be frugal on Barnidge offers BTW. But he might offer more value to Bills in the offense that Dennison prefers?
JM2009 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I don't feel like Decker is a difference maker unless impressively healthy at this point in time, in this offense. I think he'd make a nice veteran addition. But it's not happening.
3rdand12 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 ....and why draft youngsters with potential if you think the "grass MUST be greener with aging or dinged veterans" anyway??..... each situation has it's own story to tell. I feel Decker is winding down as compared Maclin has some more years doing his gig running fast. Dear Sir. I am Always about developing players in a system. How about we pick one and stick to it for minute or 3 ; )
Domdab99 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 ....and why draft youngsters with potential if you think the "grass MUST be greener with aging or dinged veterans" anyway??..... this I'm fine going with the young guys and seeing what we've got
3rdand12 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) I think he'd make a nice veteran addition. But it's not happening. I as hoping for Vet to come help along Watkins and Zay. Maybe Holmes will be that guy. Decker will get paid, yet again. Edited June 12, 2017 by 3rdand12
Ezduzit420 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 are we comfortable with Sammy, Zay, Holmes going into the season? Sammy still not full participant at practice, Zay unproven, Holmes a career backup. makes me nervous Its not the WRs that should make you nervous. They are only as good as the one throwing them the ball.
JM2009 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I as hoping for Vet to come help along Watkins and Zay. Maybe Holmes will be that guy. Decker will get paid, yet again. It would bother me if the Ravens got Decker too.
chris heff Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 With his reality star wife we'd likely only be a last resort. Decker's wife is a country pop star Jessie James.
3rdand12 Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 It would bother me if the Ravens got Decker too. it shouldn't of course. But yep
Green Lightning Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 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. This ain't brain surgery or our inferiority complex. It's simple, who would you rather have throwing the ball to you, Flacco or Tyrod?
vincec Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) 200 pages or bust! Get 'er rollin'. Edited June 13, 2017 by vincec
Buffalo86 Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 Jets released WR Eric Decker. After announcing they planned to trade or release him at the end of last week, the Jets were true to their word. They saved $7.25M in cap space. The 30-year-old receiver is returning from hip and shoulder surgeries, but should have no issue finding immediate work. The Bills and Eagles are potential suitors given their pursuit of Jeremy Maclin. NFL Network's Mike Garofolo "highly doubts" the Eagles will pursue free agent Eric Decker. Garofolo says the Eagles made a run at Jeremy Maclin "because they like him and he likes them," but otherwise Philly is "comfortable with their receiver corps as is." Even after landing Maclin, the Ravens maintain interest in Decker and are probably the favorites to land him. The Bills lost out on Maclin, but it's unclear if their wide receiver interest would extend to Decker. http://www.rotoworld...FA:topheadlines
Big Turk Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 No one wanted him for 7.5 million. It wasn't the trade or compensation, it was having to eat that salary. Although, FWIW, Decker has actually been very healthy over the course of his career. Exception was last year Is it the exception or what happens over the course of a career when your body starts getting beat up over time?
Alphadawg7 Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) This ain't brain surgery or our inferiority complex. It's simple, who would you rather have throwing the ball to you, Flacco or Tyrod? Right, it had nothing to do with the fact his wife was from Baltimore. The reality is that Tyrod gets a lot more respect around the NFL than he does on this board by people who use every topic to twist it to bash Tyrod in some way. Shocker...Maclin's decision came down to the team that drafted him where he has roots or the city his wife is close too. Stupid Tyrod...its his fault Maclin was drafted by Eagles and married a woman from Baltimore...what ever shall we do now? Edited June 13, 2017 by Alphadawg7
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