HappyDays Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I wonder if this takes Baltimore out of the Dwayne Allen sweepstakes. 1
Mr. WEO Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Bills paid Clay 24.5 million in his first 2 years alone.... 1
Rc2catch Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I wonder if this takes Baltimore out of the Dwayne Allen sweepstakes. It definitely should. They’re fully loaded at tight end now. Also I don’t think this sets the market really. Baltimore values him quite high for the gimmick run offense they are going to run. He would not have seen that much in free agency. Jesse James might be close to the same number, but as others have said it’s all about the guarantees
IgotBILLStopay Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Those numbers for Boyle make Clay's contract look so bad. Whaley really screwed us there.
BillsCuse Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 36 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: 1st of all, it’s not any of our money. No one is asking for contributions from fans aside from ticket sales. This is a terrible argument. Everyone knows its not our money, however overpaying players affects the salary cap, which can restrict you from signing other players this year or in future years 1
bigK14094 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Yes, the Bills success depends on how Beane spends the cap space available. And, of course, the scheme's put in place by McD
RyanC883 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Bills2ref said: If Jesse James contract is 6m+ a year then just find a way to draft Hockenson, Fant or Irv Smith. I'd like James and Fant. James to do the all-around TE stuff (think Heath Miller), Fant to play a Gronk type role. Also pick up a speedy WR in FA. We'd then have a few speed guys, and a few underneath targets.
Peace Frog Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Forget tight ends. Bring back the Run & Shoot! We'll have 4 WRs & 1 RB on the field at all times.
offyourocker Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, wppete said: Draft T.J. Hockenson. I am 100% on board with this. Get OL and WR in free agency. One LB and DT in free agency. Then Hockenson with first pick. BPA after that 1
Alphadawg7 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Bills2ref said: If Jesse James contract is 6m+ a year then just find a way to draft Hockenson, Fant or Irv Smith. I am all for drafting one of those TEs, I would also add Oliver to that list who reminds me of a young Jimmy Graham. In fact, I would still sign Jesse James, even over $6m. He is not only a big target but a very good pass and run blocker. Then draft Oliver whose strength is as a receiver and not as polished as a blocker yet. Those two would form a twin towers tandem that would be very difficult to defend and also boost our blocking with James. This way we can draft DL, WR, or OL with out first two picks and then nab Oliver in rounds 3 or 4. 1
Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 This is a good example of why our expectations for this off-season need to be tempered. There is so much cap room collectively. Teams can spend stupid money to get even marginal players. I would be ok with "overspending" or setting the market for Paradis. For other positions, they will have to try and find some value. Bringing back Miller on a reasonable contract could be an option. TE is going to have to be through the draft. They need to trade out of the #9 spot and get another day 2 pick. 1
Doc Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: Bills paid Clay 24.5 million in his first 2 years alone.... Considering Clay’s last season in Miami was better than Boyle’s entire career, that contract doesn’t look so bad in comparison. 1
NFLBighits Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: Just draft one in the first 2 rounds Noah Fant.?
Mr. WEO Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 57 minutes ago, Doc said: Considering Clay’s last season in Miami was better than Boyle’s entire career, that contract doesn’t look so bad in comparison. It's nice that the Bills paid the tab for his Miami production then. And aren't the Bills still paying him dead money? Awful deal...
PetermansRedemption Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr. WEO said: It's nice that the Bills paid the tab for his Miami production then. And aren't the Bills still paying him dead money? Awful deal... Usually that is how contracts work, since most are not psychic enough to predict the future ?♂️
purple haze Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Bills2ref said: If Jesse James contract is 6m+ a year then just find a way to draft Hockenson, Fant or Irv Smith. Still need more than 2 TE's. They will need to sign a couple more even if they dray a guy to pair with a Croom. 1
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 5 hours ago, CaptnCoke11 said: That’s what people are saying for every position of need. Too bad we don’t have 6 second round picks I have said the same thing from day 1. Use the money in FA to fix the online. College football doesn’t develop Olineman now and there are no skill position players in FA that I want. But the linen and draft the skill. I am not saying draft every pos of need. In the first 3 rounds I want us to draft a TE a WR and RB. We should be able to get top players at each of those positions.
Turk71 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Doc said: Considering Clay’s last season in Miami was better than Boyle’s entire career, that contract doesn’t look so bad in comparison. I hated that contract to begin with and in retrospect I was right to. Just because the Ravens overpay Boyle does not vindicate what Whaley gave Clay imo.
Chandler#81 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 6 hours ago, BillsCuse said: This is a terrible argument. Everyone knows its not our money, however overpaying players affects the salary cap, which can restrict you from signing other players this year or in future years Thanks! Quality post. Welcome aboard! tick.. tick.. tick..
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