umangatan Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 I think the front office and culture (in addition to the fact that we finally have identified a franchise quarterback) that have been built in Buffalo has had a great influence in drawing free agents this year... Case in point Beasley choosing Buffalo over NE and Dallas. What do you think fellow Bills fans. Has the FO successfully changed the way Buffalo as a city and team are viewed around the league and especially in the eyes of free agents?
gordong Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 With some players sure, with media and others not one bit.... screw them anyway. let them think what they want.
MAJBobby Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) This that Buffalo now offers that will draw free agents now and in the future State of the art Facilities Billionaire Owners not afraid to spend Stability at the ownership level Young QB that has good tape Edited March 15, 2019 by MAJBobby 8
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 23 minutes ago, umang_a_desai said: I think the front office and culture (in addition to the fact that we finally have identified a franchise quarterback) that have been built in Buffalo has had a great influence in drawing free agents this year... Case in point Beasley choosing Buffalo over NE and Dallas. What do you think fellow Bills fans. Has the FO successfully changed the way Buffalo as a city and team are viewed around the league and especially in the eyes of free agents? It’s nice hear players say they chose Buffalo over this or that that team but It’s still about the money. Id imagine Buffalo was offering the most money for each of those guys signed.
jletha Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 Winning will change the culture. We still were spurned by AB and the poll came out very recently that had us as the least favorable destination. So while I am happy with the FA class we brought in and I think the whole "Nobody wants to go to Buffalo" is overblown I wouldnt say we have removed the stigma. We are still a 6 win team and our QB, while exciting, is raw and far from a guarantee. But ultimately winning will remove any stench. There isnt much difference between Green Bay, Buffalo, Cleveland Green Bay has never had the same stigma as the other two because theyve been consistent winner. Cleveland was coming off a run of 1-31 a year ago, now theyre a desirable destination. We have to win. If we go 6-10 again and Josh doesnt improve then we will be back to laughing stocks with a bad QB situation.
badassgixxer05 Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 1 minute ago, jletha said: We still were spurned by AB Beane and AB's agent both have came out and said this is not true... ? 1 1
jletha Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, badassgixxer05 said: Beane and AB's agent both have came out and said this is not true... ? I am aware. In these types of situations I operate under the concept that there are three sides to every story: My side, their side and then the truth. Nobody really knows what went down between us and AB but Id guess that a part of it was that AB didnt want to come here. And several reports confirm that. Of course Beane and AB wont say that directly though.
badassgixxer05 Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, jletha said: I am aware. In these types of situations I operate under the concept that there are three sides to every story: My side, their side and then the truth. Nobody really knows what went down between us and AB but Id guess that a part of it was that AB didnt want to come here. And several reports confirm that. Of course Beane and AB wont say that directly though. OK. I think AB was reaching for a gallon of milk but accidentally grabbed the bleach. Would explain the permanent mustache. Never know the truth for sure even if someone says it. 3
Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 Money, plain and simple. Beane over pays for FA. He has the cap space to do it now and enough draft capital to fill out the roster. 1
Mat68 Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Did Beasley really choose us over NE? Money talks, and the chance to be Edelman in our offense not his understudy in theirs. 1 1
IgotBILLStopay Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 Everyone knows about the Bills Mafia. Also, Morse specifically came here because of Josh Allen. So, I'd say Yes. 2
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Did Beasley really choose us over NE? I’ll go with he chose the most money 1
Bangarang Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Mat68 said: Money talks, and the chance to be Edelman in our offense not his understudy in theirs. I was not aware that NE was an option for Beasley. Edited March 15, 2019 by Bangarang
RyanC883 Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Yep, Beasley chose Buffalo over NE: https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/03/14/cole-beasley-picked-bills-cowboys-patriots-opportunities-felt-like-could Allen was also a draw for Beasley and Brown: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022827/article/cole-beasley-watch-the-film-before-bashing-josh-allen Edited March 15, 2019 by RyanC883 1
McD Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 This is exactly why Beane was all fired up and pissed from the anonymous claim that Buffalo was a low destination choice for FA's. They've been trying to correct that stigma all during their time here so far. They finally have the $$ to do so and some schmuck makes that garbage claim. And when the $$ is there, who wouldn't want to play for this fanbase? as for AB... he's either crazy greedy or a fool... though he has a stash of cash now, lol. 1
DBilz2500 Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 Good wings. And lots of snow...if ur into that kinda thing. 1
BmarvB Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 2 hours ago, umang_a_desai said: I think the front office and culture (in addition to the fact that we finally have identified a franchise quarterback) that have been built in Buffalo has had a great influence in drawing free agents this year... Case in point Beasley choosing Buffalo over NE and Dallas. What do you think fellow Bills fans. Has the FO successfully changed the way Buffalo as a city and team are viewed around the league and especially in the eyes of free agents? Yes. The perception is definitely changing for the better. Now all that's needed is to get back to an make some noise in the playoffs. 1 hour ago, Bangarang said: Did Beasley really choose us over NE? Yes he did ?? 1
HOUSE Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) There will always be players that love media attention, the night life, warm weather etc From what I see nothing has changed at all. Social Media can be a cruel place for people that give a ***** Edited March 15, 2019 by HOUSE
SoCal Deek Posted March 15, 2019 Posted March 15, 2019 I wonder if the new training facilities factor into it in any way. These guys are all young and love that sort of thing. It’s been huge for college level recruiting at schools like Oregon and Oklahoma State.
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