JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 I love how frugal this board gets when ever we sign someone in Free Agency. Never mind the numerous articles about how hard it is to get FA to the Bills and the need to offer extra money. 4
BillsfanAZ Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Everyone is hanging their hats on Paradis. If he leaves the Broncos there are lots of teams that would be interested. The Bills can still sign him and move Long to guard. If the Bills cant land Paradis then they still have The Bills prob will not be bringing back Groy or Miller.
Dablitzkrieg Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 46 minutes ago, DBilz2500 said: Another worthless signing. We have all this cap space and we will probably waste it on below average talent. Go play in traffic please 3
John from Riverside Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, SWATeam said: I'm Shocked! ? I know I know In this case it is not because I love the player (I know very little about him) it is because of the situation we went through losing vet OL last year which hurt us.....and we are about to go through more departures......this kid has a lot of NFL starts. 1
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, MrEpsYtown said: Agreed. I would plug him in as the starting right guard right now. Let him play where he is comfortable and where he played in college. Outside of Saffold, Foster, Quinton Spain and maybe AJ Cann, there is not much better on the market at guard. Long is probably similar in value to Cann. Long makes sense because he offers them options and leverage. If they can't sign Morse, then they can chase a guard and leave Long at center. He was at his best in man schemes under Bill Callahan in Washington. Sure he can play in a zone, but he's no good there. It's why Gase got rid of him and I think Gase is going to go all in on Matt Paradis. Also makes sense in that he's a 'process' guy: team captain in college and thought to be super-competitive which is nice on the OL. 1
RyanC883 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 this is a great signing, IMO. The Bills can get rid of Groy, who looked lost. We now have a swing backup. We can still go after one of the top 2 centers in FA, along with drafting and OT or two. Not bad for a backup center who could start at other parts on the line. You need depth at center. 1
MrEpsYtown Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, 2018 Our Year For Sure said: Also makes sense in that he's a 'process' guy: team captain in college and thought to be super-competitive which is nice on the OL. I think he might have been a walk on and a pre med guy too. So super smart. Very processey.
Socal-805 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 53 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said: Probably how it will go. Unless they draft someone then I can see Bodine cut If this IS true, the Bills F.O. better start taking the O-line a lot more seriously or they are going to be looking for jobs in another couple years.
MrEpsYtown Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, BillsfanAZ said: Everyone is hanging their hats on Paradis. If he leaves the Broncos there are lots of teams that would be interested. The Bills can still sign him and move Long to guard. If the Bills cant land Paradis then they still have The Bills prob will not be bringing back Groy or Miller. Paradis is perfect for Adam Gase. He was drafted for Gase's scheme in Denver, they need a center as much as us. They have more cap than us. I think he's going to be a Jet. I could see Arizona and the Vikings making a huge push. I think our guy is Mitch Morse based on no actual proof. Edited February 12, 2019 by MrEpsYtown 1
njbuff Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Bodine is terrible. Maybe this is the signing that kicks Bodine off the roster. Who knows? No need to panic yet.
gonzo1105 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, Florida Bills Fanatic said: I think you are absolutely correct. He will be the 2019 version of Groy as the primary backup for center and guard. The details of the contract will tell us a lot. I'll bet anything that the contract is front loaded. The Bills have Dawkins, Teller on rookie contracts and whatever big OL FA or FA's they sign. That gives them wiggle room to back load the big contracts and front load Long's. That way Long is off the books when both Teller and Dawkins coming up as FA's 1
klos63 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, Capco said: That's a bit high for a depth player, isn't it? how much is guaranteed? and for someone that can start, it's probably pretty fair money.
N.Y. Orangeman Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 I'll be shocked if Paradis doesn't re-sign in Denver.
T master Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 I see this as more of a depth signing because they knew what they had in Groy or at least what they thought they had because of the coaching at the O line position i think the Rams will pick Groy up now that Kromer is there & he will be a really good player for them .
BuffAlone Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 At the end of the day, we MUST spend a minimum amount of cash in FA per NFL rules I believe.And if we can't entice some of the bigger names/contracts, the money has to be spent. So there's another aspect to consider.....and at this price, and position, I don't think it's beyond a reasonable contract 2
BillyWhiteShows Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 52 minutes ago, billspro said: Hmmmm makes me think that we will draft a center in round 2. Seems like a veteran backup C/G. Hopefully it is not a competition between him and Bodine for starting C. I disagree.... I think he will compete for Bidine as starting Center. I don’t expect they’ll draft a Center. I could be wrong but you don’t give a 3 year deal to a depth player. I think the Bills see him as a starter and perhaps think he can regain the form he had in Washington. Say what you will, but he was regarded as solid during his time in Washington
Captain Murica Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: Paradis is perfect for Adam Gase. He was drafted for Gase's scheme in Denver, they need a center as much as us. They have more cap than us. I think he's going to be a Jet. I could see Arizona and the Vikings making a huge push. I think our guy is Mitch Morse based on no actual proof. If the bills offer the same amount of money I’d like our shot, and that’s an “IF”. He’s from a small town in Idaho and I’m not sure he’d like it in jersey as much. Maybe, that’s just me being hopeful. 1
zevo Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 People freaking out is pretty hilarious...what makes you think we can sign paradis? This at least gives us a potential starting center even before FA begins...relax and let it play out 2
N.Y. Orangeman Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Great signing. He is better than Miller, Groy and Bodine. Relatively cheap deal and position flexibility. Bonus for those who care: he won't count in the comp draft picks formula :). 5 1
Kmart128 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 He is a good player when he doesn't have broken fingers on his snapping hand
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