Boldin does want to play football

[Fixxxer]

trade him for no less than a 2nd round pick

[C.Biscuit97]

I barely consider them a rival right now

Well, NE certainly doesn't. We are like their twice a year homecoming game.

 

The Bills will be finally on the right path when a week 2 NE game isn't considered our SB.

[JM2009]

Misconception about Tyrod had him sign with Buffalo, seen first hand Tyrod in practice and decided to run like hell, I don't blame him. To bad for him Buffalo should own his rights to compensation.

It's no coincidence that he retired right after the Watkins trade. And the one pre season game he was in, TT completed four straight to Watkins. The trolling continues from you.

[Wayne Arnold]

 

.....and we thought NE was an easy W when Brady went down...only to have Cassel step in and go 11-5....amazingly, they MISSED the playoffs....

 

They wouldn't be an easy win but they'd go from an 18-19 win team to a 9-10 win team.

[likei've]

I think anyone that thinks it would look good for the Bills free agency wise to let him go is adopting a myopic view.

 

I can see the narrative all year. Pats saved Boldin from the talent black hole Buffalo Bills.

 

Further cementing the reputation as New England is where you go to play meaningful games and Buffalo is where you go to die.

 

I dont even think I'd trade him there for a pick now. God forbid we hang with them in a game and Boldin's the one to get the final points or get a huge first down. Then we're the joke team that traded him for a 6th round pick and furthering the reputation we don't care about winning.

 

There are much larger ramifications than you'd initially think.

Edited September 3, 2017 by likei've

[dezertbill]

Bolden retirement had everything to do with the Sammy and Darby trades. He was sold on a team that was still focused on winning this year. Bolden made it clear when signed he was still wanting a championship, and I'm sure that was stressed in negotiations. He was sold he could get that in Buffalo.

 

Then a couple of weeks later Buffalo trades their best receiver and corner. Moves that made the team weaker. Bolden could have gone to the media and called the team out. Whined and complained. Said he was lied to. But he's a classy pro. He took the high road and said he wanted to focus on social issues instead of play.

 

The Bills should do the right thing and let him go. It's not his fault Buffalo made those trades. Buffalo misled him, and I would bet a ton that had the trades come before he signied he would have passed.

 

Bolden is a hall of famer and he handled the whole situation with class and grace. The Bills owe him the same if winning a championship still burns bright inside if him. Let him go so he can chase after what we all want.

Edited September 3, 2017 by dezertbill

[JM2009]

I think anyone that thinks it would look good for the Bills free agency wise to let him go is adopting a myopic view.

 

I can see the narrative all year. Pats saved Boldin from the Buffalo.

 

Further cementing the reputation as New England is where you go to play meaningful games and Buffalo is where you go to die.

 

I dont even think I'd trade him there for a pick now. God forbid we hang with them in a game and Boldin's the one to get the final points or get a huge first down. Then we're the joke team that traded him for a 6th round pick and furthering the reputation we don't care about winning.

 

Bigger ramifications than you'd initially think.

The Bills have been a joke for a long , long time. They are not respected whether, or not Boldin goes to NE.

Bolden retirement had everything to do with the Sammy and Darby trades. He was sold on a team that was still focused on winning this year. Bolden made it clear when signed he was still wanting a championship, and I'm sure that was stressed in negotiations. He was sold he could get that in Buffalo.

 

Then a couple of weeks later Buffalo trades their best receiver and corner. Moves that made the team weaker. Bolden could have gone to the media and called the team out. Whined and complained. Said he was lied to. But he's a classy pro. He took the high road and said he wanted to focus on social issues instead of play.

 

The Bills should do the right thing and let him go. It's not his fault Buffalo made those trades. Buffalo misled him, and I would bet a ton that had the trades come before he signied he would have passed.

 

Bolden is a hall of famer and he handled the whole situation with class and grace. The Bills owe him the same if winning a championship still burns bright inside if him. Let him go so he can chase after what we all want.

Excellent post.

[likei've]

The Bills have been a joke for a long , long time. They are not respected whether, or not Boldin goes to NE.

You don't help the reputation to grow. You do what you can to squash it.

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

Bolden retirement had everything to do with the Sammy and Darby trades. He was sold on a team that was still focused on winning this year. Bolden made it clear when signed he was still wanting a championship, and I'm sure that was stressed in negotiations. He was sold he could get that in Buffalo.

 

Then a couple of weeks later Buffalo trades their best receiver and corner. Moves that made the team weaker. Bolden could have gone to the media and called the team out. Whined and complained. Said he was lied to. But he's a classy pro. He took the high road and said he wanted to focus on social issues instead of play.

 

The Bills should do the right thing and let him go. It's not his fault Buffalo made those trades. Buffalo misled him, and I would bet a ton that had the trades come before he signied he would have passed.

 

Bolden is a hall of famer and he handled the whole situation with class and grace. The Bills owe him the same if winning a championship still burns bright inside if him. Let him go so he can chase after what we all want.

 

..although we'll never know, this is a very plausible explanation....very first day of practice, he called the receiving squad over post practice for a meeting......seemed to me like he was taking a leadership role immediately....

[likei've]

Bolden retirement had everything to do with the Sammy and Darby trades. He was sold on a team that was still focused on winning this year. Bolden made it clear when signed he was still wanting a championship, and I'm sure that was stressed in negotiations. He was sold he could get that in Buffalo.

 

Then a couple of weeks later Buffalo trades their best receiver and corner. Moves that made the team weaker. Bolden could have gone to the media and called the team out. Whined and complained. Said he was lied to. But he's a classy pro. He took the high road and said he wanted to focus on social issues instead of play.

 

The Bills should do the right thing and let him go. It's not his fault Buffalo made those trades. Buffalo misled him, and I would bet a ton that had the trades come before he signied he would have passed.

 

Bolden is a hall of famer and he handled the whole situation with class and grace. The Bills owe him the same if winning a championship still burns bright inside if him. Let him go so he can chase after what we all want.

Yeah, great idea. Just keep adding to the Pats stellar rep so players will continue to choose them over us. It's genius really. Edited September 3, 2017 by likei've

[Rob's House]

It's a good thing everyone is thinking about this rationally and not using it to fit whatever narrative they believe is true.

 

I know you're being a smartass, but the more rationally you think about it the more absurd it becomes. What rational argument makes sense?

 

The guy's just an opportunist who tried to take advantage of a situation to try to help his image.

[JM2009]

You don't help the reputation to grow. You do what you can to squash it.

Post 166 has it right. They want respect, then don't promise a roster to get Boldin signed here, then turn around and trade your starting CB and best WR.

[xRUSHx]

It's no coincidence that he retired right after the Watkins trade. And the one pre season game he was in, TT completed four straight to Watkins. The trolling continues from you.

Ha, whatever man. Truth is good WRs go where the good QBs are, in my opinion Sammy talked with him and said get while you can man staying here all you do is block for Tyrod running. No such thing as a great WR in Buffalo with a QB like Tyrod, run like hell Boldin you have been lied to.

[NoSaint]

You don't help the reputation to grow. You do what you can to squash it.

You do that by winning games

[26CornerBlitz]

Bolden retirement had everything to do with the Sammy and Darby trades. He was sold on a team that was still focused on winning this year. Bolden made it clear when signed he was still wanting a championship, and I'm sure that was stressed in negotiations. He was sold he could get that in Buffalo.

 

Then a couple of weeks later Buffalo trades their best receiver and corner. Moves that made the team weaker. Bolden could have gone to the media and called the team out. Whined and complained. Said he was lied to. But he's a classy pro. He took the high road and said he wanted to focus on social issues instead of play.

 

The Bills should do the right thing and let him go. It's not his fault Buffalo made those trades. Buffalo misled him, and I would bet a ton that had the trades come before he signied he would have passed.

 

Bolden is a hall of famer and he handled the whole situation with class and grace. The Bills owe him the same if winning a championship still burns bright inside if him. Let him go so he can chase after what we all want.

 

I agree of course.

[likei've]

Post 166 has it right. They want respect, then don't promise a roster to get Boldin signed here, then turn around and trade your starting CB and best WR.

The NFL isn't the goodwill games.

 

You think if Boldin wins a championship with the Pats people will look fondly on the Bills for allowing it to happen? No.

 

It'll just help people to remember that the you go to New England to win. That's it.

[PromoTheRobot]

Release him. He's older and wants a ring and Superbowl. After his hardwork over the years (not for us) give him that.

Sure. Just give the Bills your first round pick. You can have him.

[likei've]

You do that by winning games

Can't do that giving players away to already better teams in your division.

 

Shouldn't even have to say that.

 

Shortsighted.

[JM2009]

The NFL isn't the goodwill games.

 

You think if Boldin wins a championship with the Pats people will look fondly on the Bills for allowing it to happen? No.

 

It'll just help people to remember that the you go to New England to win. That's it.

NE will probably win another SB. They can do it with or without Boldin.

[PromoTheRobot]

Really shocked at how many Bills "fans" feel so generous towards the Patriots.

Edited September 3, 2017 by PromoTheRobot