TigerJ Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Free agency looks like more fertile ground than the draft when it comes to finding a good offensive tackle. Now defensive tackle - it's draft all the way.
PaattMaann Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Just now, TigerJ said: Free agency looks like more fertile ground than the draft when it comes to finding a good offensive tackle. Now defensive tackle - it's draft all the way. like, a backup/rotational DT? Seems we have two really good DTs on the roster already for next year (providing Phillips pans out, and I am betting that he does).
TigerJ Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Just now, PaattMaann said: like, a backup/rotational DT? Seems we have two really good DTs on the roster already for next year (providing Phillips pans out, and I am betting that he does). Most of the evaluations of Harrison Phillips have suggested his skill set is better suited to one technique rather than three technique despite being a bit undersized for that spot. Kyle Williams will be playing 3 tech this season, and that is his strong suit (penetrating and being disruptive rather than tying up blockers). When Kyle Williams retires, there may be a hole at 3 tech while Buffalo is two deep at one tech. Observers could be wrong about Harrison Phillips, but if they're right, Buffalo could still be in the market for a great DT next off-season.
PaattMaann Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 1 minute ago, ScottLaw said: Are you serious? Mills was trying. He just blows, Peterman blows and Bosa is really good. That is all. I dont disagree that he blows, or peterman blows, or Bosa is really good. I just dont discount Bosa's comments, when he has never even come close to publicly trashing someone he just played in his entire football life. To say it seemed like someone wasn't even trying is pretty damning. I think it had something to do with him not trying (again, yes..he blows). And again, for seemingly the fifth time in this thread, to bring it back to the point of the thread...we need a new RT next year in FA and it boggles my mind how Mills has maintained his job as starting RT for us through different regimes.
Royale with Cheese Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 8 hours ago, offyourocker said: Isn’t Mack a 3-4 LB? WR free agents are really thin in 2019 Mack can play anywhere. He made the All Pro team as a Defensive End and Linebacker. With the way Watkins worked out....really wish we drafted Mack. All hindsight.... 1
PaattMaann Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 1 minute ago, TigerJ said: Most of the evaluations of Harrison Phillips have suggested his skill set is better suited to one technique rather than three technique despite being a bit undersized for that spot. Kyle Williams will be playing 3 tech this season, and that is his strong suit (penetrating and being disruptive rather than tying up blockers). When Kyle Williams retires, there may be a hole at 3 tech while Buffalo is two deep at one tech. Observers could be wrong about Harrison Phillips, but if they're right, Buffalo could still be in the market for a great DT next off-season. leading the team in tackles for loss at 17, and 7.5 sacks seems like he has the ability to penetrate/disrupt (3 tech) - no?
Soda Popinski Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I think we'll go after another 1 year CB to replace Davis who replaced Gaines. We'll get another 28 year old RB to replace Ivory. We'll bring in some low level olinemen to compete, along with some names you know at WR but never really panned out yet.
whatdrought Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Ali Marpet, C from Tampa Shaq Mason, G from NE Stefon Diggs WR, MIN Tevin Coleman RB, ATL 3
STL-Bills Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 I think I'd take a look at Spencer Ware. Assuming we draft a rb somewhere between rounds 2-5 next year, Ware would provide a solid vet option so our rookie doesn't get overexposed.
PaattMaann Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Soda Popinski said: I think we'll go after another 1 year CB to replace Davis who replaced Gaines. We'll get another 28 year old RB to replace Ivory. We'll bring in some low level olinemen to compete, along with some names you know at WR but never really panned out yet. yea I am going to go out on a limb and say you are wrong about all of the above (actually I could see another 1 year CB, maybe even extending Davis) 2 minutes ago, whatdrought said: Ali Marpet, C from Tampa Shaq Mason, G from NE Stefon Diggs WR, MIN Tevin Coleman RB, ATL RT missing Love the list
Soda Popinski Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 1 minute ago, PaattMaann said: yea I am going to go out on a limb and say you are wrong about all of the above (actually I could see another 1 year CB, maybe even extending Davis) RT missing Love the list We really haven't gone after any names, and the names we do have we have dumped.
Wsam4031 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, PaattMaann said: depends on what you mean by "solid careers". I think they might stick around the league as backups/spot starters places. Mills does seem like the weak link, but hes survived two different coaching staffs now and has retained his job. I know there has not been much competition, but jesus...he is STILL the starting RT for us. I just dont know what to make of him and that RT situation. (as far as Bosa goes I just think some guys were pissed about TT being benched and truly werent trying) I agree some guys were pissed but then why when tyrod was put in did Mills still look like a turnstyle? Id rather have Sentreal or Cyrus than Mills. I think hes just god awful 1
PaattMaann Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Soda Popinski said: We really haven't gone after any names, and the names we do have we have dumped. ???? This FO, the one that just had their first offseason, and the one who will choose players next offseason, had the job of jettisoning huge contracts of guys that were overpaid to underplay in order to fix the cap situation so we could actually afford to build a team correctly. We didn't have a lot of money to spend and were still able to land a starting CB, perhaps really good starting DT, possible starting DE, replaced a G and C who left the team....all with not a lot of money. What did you expect?? Next offseason we will have some of the most cap space in the league to use to bring in talent, and you think....we wont?
billsredneck1 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Soda Popinski said: We really haven't gone after any names, and the names we do have we have dumped. I actually think Levi Wallace may be able to take the v Davis job next year. I also think after shady has a great year that he restructures to stay next year and we draft one by Rd. 3.
GunnerBill Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, whatdrought said: Ali Marpet, C from Tampa Shaq Mason, G from NE Stefon Diggs WR, MIN Tevin Coleman RB, ATL Thing Diggs is going to command mega, mega money and have his choice of spots. Unless Allen really tears it up I don't think the Bills stand much of a chance of attracting him. Mason I expect the re-sign in New England. Their offensive line spend in 2018 will be 31st out of 32 in the NFL. I think they will pay Mason the money. Their center is still under a cheap rookie deal until 2020 and Isiah Wynn (who may end up at LT when all is said and done) is a rookie. There is room for Mason to get paid. Marpet and Coleman are both pretty realistic, live options.
Soda Popinski Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 1 minute ago, PaattMaann said: ???? This FO, the one that just had their first offseason, and the one who will choose players next offseason, had the job of jettisoning huge contracts of guys that were overpaid to underplay in order to fix the cap situation so we could actually afford to build a team correctly. We didn't have a lot of money to spend and were still able to land a starting CB, perhaps really good starting DT, possible starting DE, replaced a G and C who left the team....all with not a lot of money. What did you expect?? Next offseason we will have some of the most cap space in the league to use to bring in talent, and you think....we wont? I think they will stick to the plan of drafting and developing talent and going after moderately priced free agents and bringing in guys to compete. I do think next year we extend Benjamin and probably someone else maybe Shady. But I don't see us spending the way Whaley spent. 1
GunnerBill Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, PaattMaann said: ???? This FO, the one that just had their first offseason, and the one who will choose players next offseason, had the job of jettisoning huge contracts of guys that were overpaid to underplay in order to fix the cap situation so we could actually afford to build a team correctly. We didn't have a lot of money to spend and were still able to land a starting CB, perhaps really good starting DT, possible starting DE, replaced a G and C who left the team....all with not a lot of money. What did you expect?? Next offseason we will have some of the most cap space in the league to use to bring in talent, and you think....we wont? I think it will not be the absolute top, flashy names on the market. I do expect a big ticket item or two though in that Micah Hyde, Star Loutelei mould of a guy who has been decent somewhere else but they are hoping can step up a level in Buffalo. Personally I'd be surprised if chased the Diggs and Bell type names.
PaattMaann Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I think it will not be the absolute top, flashy names on the market. I do expect a big ticket item or two though in that Micah Hyde, Star Loutelei mould of a guy who has been decent somewhere else but they are hoping can step up a level in Buffalo. Personally I'd be surprised if chased the Diggs and Bell type names. Oh I totally agree. The other poster basically mocked the Bills past offseason by saying "bring in a 1 year CB to replace the previous two 1 year CBs, low level linemen and no name WRs to compete", that is what I was referring to. Of course this next offseason will look different than this past one, because we have needs AND money next year. I think our FO will "chase" their guys, regardless of if they are top/flashy or not. I could see us going after Diggs IF he has another great year and they feel he fits what they want to do as an offense. I KNOW they wont chase someone just to get a flashy name. But if that flashy name fits what they are doing, then I can easily see them shelling out bucks for that guy. (I am not advocating for Diggs, just using his position of need combined with likely best player at his position on the market as an example).
Kirby Jackson Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 3 hours ago, PaattMaann said: its easy to look like you are getting beat all game by someone way better than you, without looking like your sabotaging, because your likely gonna get dusted most plays anyway. not a conspiracy, just some guys pissed at a coaches decision when they think its sabotaging their season. Either way we need a new RT next offseason. Or it’s easy to get beat by a guy consistently because he’s way better than you...Ockham’s Razor 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Thing Diggs is going to command mega, mega money and have his choice of spots. Unless Allen really tears it up I don't think the Bills stand much of a chance of attracting him. Mason I expect the re-sign in New England. Their offensive line spend in 2018 will be 31st out of 32 in the NFL. I think they will pay Mason the money. Their center is still under a cheap rookie deal until 2020 and Isiah Wynn (who may end up at LT when all is said and done) is a rookie. There is room for Mason to get paid. Marpet and Coleman are both pretty realistic, live options. Coleman is the other guy that I would like to see us try to trade for now. Atlanta just paid Freeman so Coleman is likely gone. Offer them one of your 4ths. He’s insurance if Shady can’t play. He could be (could) a number 1 next year if Shady is done.
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