Bobby Hooks Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) On 2/24/2018 at 6:20 PM, C.Biscuit97 said: Give some examples of FAs that Miami or SD has gotten over Buffalo or GB. In a league where careers last an average of 3 years, the number 1 choice is money followed by winning. Miami should be a powerhouse by your logic. They aren't. Expand Again, misunderstanding the point. We have salary caps, we have gms, we have front offices. Miami can’t just go out and sign every free agent they want. Do some free agents care about winning more than lifestyle? Yeah, of course. I’m talking about the majority. Is it the way I would choose a team, no. But you ask most 20 year old millionaires and I’m telling you, with all things being even they’re picking Miami. Again, you guys can dispute it but it really just goes to show how out of touch you are with the reality of the situation. You have to be able to see it from all perspectives, but mainly The perspective of a youth coming from poverty and instantly becoming a millionaire. Seeing it from a middle class, 30-45 year old white males perspective isn’t reality in the nfl. Edited February 24, 2018 by Bobby Hooks
Green Lightning Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 7:23 PM, Bobby Hooks said: Again, misunderstanding the point. We have salary caps, we have gms, we have front offices. Miami can’t just go out and sign every free agent they want. Do some free agents care about winning more than lifestyle? Yeah, of course. I’m talking about the majority. Is it the way I would choose a team, no. But you ask most 20 year old millionaires and I’m telling you, with all things being even they’re picking Miami. Again, you guys can dispute it but it really just goes to show how out of touch you are with the reality of the situation. You have to be able to see it from all perspectives, but mainly The perspective of a youth coming from poverty and instantly becoming a millionaire. Seeing it from a middle class, 30-45 year old white males perspective isn’t reality in the nfl. Expand BS, all those young millionaires have advisors. They're going to go to the place where they can win and have more of a career after they're done playing. A ring means a lot more to them than a couple summers of sunshine and fun.
Bobby Hooks Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 10:34 PM, Green Lightning said: BS, all those young millionaires have advisors. They're going to go to the place where they can win and have more of a career after they're done playing. A ring means a lot more to them than a couple summers of sunshine and fun. Expand Spoken like non-20 something millionaire.
Green Lightning Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 11:22 PM, Bobby Hooks said: Spoken like non-20 something millionaire. Expand Said the other non-20 something non-millionaire.
Bobby Hooks Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 11:32 PM, Green Lightning said: Said the other non-20 something non-millionaire. Expand Touché
Green Lightning Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 11:33 PM, Bobby Hooks said: Touché Expand S'okay, I'm an old thousandaire.
billsfan89 Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 The Bills are the most attractive to free agents as they have been in their entire history (That's more a knock at Ralph and the drought.) They are coming off a playoff victory (and generally speaking a 4 year stretch where they have been slightly above .500) and they have an ownership that is willing to spend money and no longer following cash to cap. I don't think they are a premier destination but they certainly are a team that isn't unattractive to free agents. I think McD will need to put together 2 more winning seasons before he gets any serious cache around the league like some of the top coaches now.
Fadingpain Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 4:50 AM, Buffalo716 said: Has McDermott and company shifted the winds at OBD? Is Buffalo becoming a place where young players and veterans can find themselves flourishing in? we will see but I do see the Bills as a great destination to land at right now https://www.google.com/amp/billswire.usatoday.com/2018/02/23/buffalo-bills-nfl-free-agency-top-destinations/amp/ Expand No. Not yet anyway.
sleeby Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) On 2/24/2018 at 10:34 PM, Green Lightning said: BS, all those young millionaires have advisors. They're going to go to the place where they can win and have more of a career after they're done playing. A ring means a lot more to them than a couple summers of sunshine and fun. Expand And those "advisors" get a decent percentage of the contract's monies. It's always the money. Edited February 25, 2018 by sleeby
Buffalo716 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 12:31 AM, billsfan89 said: The Bills are the most attractive to free agents as they have been in their entire history (That's more a knock at Ralph and the drought.) They are coming off a playoff victory (and generally speaking a 4 year stretch where they have been slightly above .500) and they have an ownership that is willing to spend money and no longer following cash to cap. I don't think they are a premier destination but they certainly are a team that isn't unattractive to free agents. I think McD will need to put together 2 more winning seasons before he gets any serious cache around the league like some of the top coaches now. Expand Guess I missed that one
gobills1212 Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 Regardless of what the reality and precived reality is - a buffalo slanted/based article shouldn't really carry much weight imo
MiltonWaddams Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) On 2/25/2018 at 2:47 AM, jr1 said: a lot of dead cap Expand Probably due to those 20-something millionaires that were wanted then not wanted.....but originally wanted to be wanted in Buffalo....and signed. Buffalo is the same place it has been for 15 years. I doubt FA's see it much differently. I just hope the underrated guys keep signing here. We've seen big FA pushes and small pushes alike, but sustained strength has been absent for decades. Edited February 25, 2018 by MiltonWaddams
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 5:03 AM, Buffalo716 said: I fully agree with that. I want more guys like Hyde, poyer just hard working football players. I don't need the best guy on the market Expand U definitely need to build a team full of dogs. But u also need a mixture of top level talent.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 4:50 AM, Buffalo716 said: Has McDermott and company shifted the winds at OBD? Is Buffalo becoming a place where young players and veterans can find themselves flourishing in? we will see but I do see the Bills as a great destination to land at right now https://www.google.com/amp/billswire.usatoday.com/2018/02/23/buffalo-bills-nfl-free-agency-top-destinations/amp/ Expand I'm the words of Doug Marrone, obviously, I think with new management and what McDermott is building we would be a prime destination for quality FAs. Plus we do have the reputation for having that college atmosphere that players love.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 5:03 AM, Buffalo716 said: I fully agree with that. I want more guys like Hyde, poyer just hard working football players. I don't need the best guy on the market Expand Is there any DEs worth bringing in? On 2/24/2018 at 7:08 AM, Seanbillsfan2206 said: The weather still sucks Expand But the snow game is famous!
atlbillsfan1975 Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 I was back in Buffalo for the first time in about 7 years for the Saints game. Buffalo has things moving in the right direction. The weather doesn’t matter as much as people think. I’d rather build through the draft and then add a few ‘right fit FA’s’ that aren’t necessarily big name guys.
KW95 - JA17 Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 The Receivers most definitely think Buffalo is a paradise destination! 1
sleeby Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 7:57 AM, Buffalo Barbarian said: But the snow game is famous! Expand I wonder if that image will hurt us with signing anyone. The fans loved it anyhow.
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