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Ryan TalbotVerified account @RyanTalbotBills 44m44 minutes ago

Sources: #Bills have standing offer for LB Preston Brown http://bit.ly/2tRtJn5  #BillsMafia

http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2018/03/sources_buffalo_bills_have_standing_offer_for_linebacker_preston_brown.html

 

My take:

I think Preston Brown is a decent football player.  He has a lot of limitations, especially in the pass game, but the guy is durable and a pretty smart football player.  I've been of the opinion we need an upgrade in the middle of our defense for a while now.  While Brown does some nice things, he rarely makes the big impact plays that change games.  Before making a judgement as to whether I want him back or not, I'd love to know the details of the offer that is on the table.  With the way LBs have been demanding huge contracts early in free agency here, I am in no hurry to sign him back.  I don't want to pay the guy any more than $4 mil/per.  My guess is that the Bills don't either and that they have set a price, and it's take it or leave it.  Hopefully their price isn't too high, though.  Still think we could get better there.  We actually need a couple of linebackers though, so it will be interesting to see how this situation is handled come the draft.

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4 mil per? For your starting middle linebacker that happened to lead the league in tackles? I agree,  he isn't that game changing MLB. But the guy can play and is a steady performer.  4m/year seems pretty skimpy for a guy with his resume,  doesn't it?

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I want a fresh start from linebacker. It would be a savvy move to trade next years 1st and 2nd picks and hold on to our picks this year. We have a crazy amount of cap next year...will be able add big pieces in free agency.

 

I am a huge fan of the depth of this draft through 2-3 rounds

 

Leighton Vander Esch from boise would be great in round 2 or rashaan evans in round 1 

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He played in every game for 4 yrs straight and made 3 mil over 4 yrs.  Pay the man 7mil a yr avg for 4 years and front load it incase a better option come around.

 

 

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6 minutes ago, buffalover4life said:

I want a fresh start from linebacker. It would be a savvy move to trade next years 1st and 2nd picks and hold on to our picks this year. We have a crazy amount of cap next year...will be able add big pieces in free agency.

 

I am a huge fan of the depth of this draft through 2-3 rounds

 

Leighton Vander Esch from boise would be great in round 2 or rashaan evans in round 1 

Would love...

 

Edmunds at 12

Vander Esch at 21 or 53

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I think the Bills will wait out the market for any other Fa signings.

 

If there are no fliers for PB, the Bills might welcome him back at their rate.

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6 minutes ago, Sig1Hunter said:

4 mil per? For your starting middle linebacker that happened to lead the league in tackles? I agree,  he isn't that game changing MLB. But the guy can play and is a steady performer.  4m/year seems pretty skimpy for a guy with his resume,  doesn't it?

 

4 might be a bit low, but I don't think they value him as a unquestioned starter, this team wants to upgrade the position, Mcdermott wants to find his Luke. Preston did not attack the line of scrimmage, plays kinda seemed come to him down the field

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I think Preston is a replaceable player.  His durability has been his best asset, but his lack of speed and poor angles in pursuit are problems.  He's also a liability against the quick pass game.  It's safe to keep him and not create a hole, but it might be smarter to look to upgrade for a lot cheaper in the draft if they think such a prospect exists in the draft who'd be available in rounds 2-4.  

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Preston is replaceable, but the issue is that he is not easily replaceable. Look at FA and find me a guy of his caliber that can slide right into this defence. Nope. Can you guarantee that the Bills can acquire a better, if not at least equal, talent at MLB through the draft? Nope. This is why they want him back and I can't agree more. The $4 million value seems good, but I imagine that the leading tackler in the league last year is looking at closer to $6million.

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2 hours ago, NeckMeat182 said:

He played in every game for 4 yrs straight and made 3 mil over 4 yrs.  Pay the man 7mil a yr avg for 4 years and front load it incase a better option come around.

 

 

 

this

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2 hours ago, Estro said:

I think Preston is a replaceable player.  His durability has been his best asset, but his lack of speed and poor angles in pursuit are problems.  He's also a liability against the quick pass game.  It's safe to keep him and not create a hole, but it might be smarter to look to upgrade for a lot cheaper in the draft if they think such a prospect exists in the draft who'd be available in rounds 2-4.  

 

With who?

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4 hours ago, buffalover4life said:

 

4 might be a bit low, but I don't think they value him as a unquestioned starter, this team wants to upgrade the position, Mcdermott wants to find his Luke. Preston did not attack the line of scrimmage, plays kinda seemed come to him down the field

That’s the way it works playing behind Adolphus Washington, Kyle Williams and Cedric Thornton. That’s the thing that people are missing when it comes to the Bills LBs. The Bills DTs were bullied in the run game. That’s not the LBs fault. Yes, it would be nice to add a playmaker and I think that they will. Brown can, and should, be the 3rd piece at the right price IMO. Solid, smart and productive is not a bad thing.

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Gotta move on unless you are making him a two down guy who comes off the field in nickel. He is so mediocre and bringing him back is like re-signing Chris Kelsay...paying mediocre players has had a negative effect on this franchise for many years. I hope they stop doing it. 

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18 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

That’s the way it works playing behind Adolphus Washington, Kyle Williams and Cedric Thornton. That’s the thing that people are missing when it comes to the Bills LBs. The Bills DTs were bullied in the run game. That’s not the LBs fault. Yes, it would be nice to add a playmaker and I think that they will. Brown can, and should, be the 3rd piece at the right price IMO. Solid, smart and productive is not a bad thing.

Very nearly my thinking. Sure there are things he can work on. But he could also be put in a better position for success. Getting the Line sorted out will go a rather long way for the Defense as a whole.

But I still would like at least two LBrs upgraded

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I don't dislike Brown. But, he's not the best.  He is just a different player than Bradham but a more complete player overall, for example.

 

I'd bump up the offer and still think the Bills retain him.

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