Virgil Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 Just figured I’d post this since I know he was on a lot of people’s offseason wishlist as Lorax’s replacement https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28244550/panthers-lock-lb-shaq-thompson-2023-season 1
NewEra Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 Ugh. I didn’t want him but I see that 13.5 mill price tag and compared his play to that of Milano. Milano >>>>>>> Shaq. Milano is getting paid
whatdrought Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 3 things- 1- Darn it. 2- I wanted him, but I didn't see it as very realistic as I think McD is pretty happy running with a two LB set and wasn't gonna pay a part time LB that amount. 3- It's strange to me that they did this... I don't understand teams in the middle of transition doing business like this. 1
Virgil Posted December 7, 2019 Author Posted December 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, whatdrought said: 3 things- 1- Darn it. 2- I wanted him, but I didn't see it as very realistic as I think McD is pretty happy running with a two LB set and wasn't gonna pay a part time LB that amount. 3- It's strange to me that they did this... I don't understand teams in the middle of transition doing business like this. If I’m ownership, I know there are players wondering if they want to stick around for whatever comes next. So if I have a guy I know I want staying, I’m locking him up quick before he can start to day dream about free agency 1
Buffalo Junction Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, whatdrought said: 3 things- 1- Darn it. 2- I wanted him, but I didn't see it as very realistic as I think McD is pretty happy running with a two LB set and wasn't gonna pay a part time LB that amount. 3- It's strange to me that they did this... I don't understand teams in the middle of transition doing business like this. They may try to go offense for a HC and retool that side while maintaining defensive continuity. It makes sense if they’re just retooling.... Hard to predict though, especially with their current QB situation.
whatdrought Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Virgil said: If I’m ownership, I know there are players wondering if they want to stick around for whatever comes next. So if I have a guy I know I want staying, I’m locking him up quick before he can start to day dream about free agency Yeah, it's just difficult before you know whose coming in, or what scheme they're bringing... If they hire a guy who brings a 3-4 defense, they're paying a pretty chunk for an off ball linebacker in a 3-4. Especially when you consider they're already paying Kuechly. It's not a horrible move, and I definitely understand it, just always puzzling to me.
NewEra Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 Can’t believe there are people that would want to spend 13.5 mill on Shaq Thompson. That’s just ridiculous 2 1
atlbillsfan1975 Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, whatdrought said: Yeah, it's just difficult before you know whose coming in, or what scheme they're bringing... If they hire a guy who brings a 3-4 defense, they're paying a pretty chunk for an off ball linebacker in a 3-4. Especially when you consider they're already paying Kuechly. It's not a horrible move, and I definitely understand it, just always puzzling to me. Got to agree with this. Why not wait and hire the coach and see what scheme he wants to run. Maybe the Panthers already have their guy, but he is currently coaching some place else and wants to wait till his teams season is over to make the announcement. Would be hard to believe in this day and age where everything gets leaked.
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 I think We will probably have a decent investment put into Milano and Edmunds in coming years. I think we look to replace Lorax in the draft. Beane will find us another gem. 3
whatdrought Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Got to agree with this. Why not wait and hire the coach and see what scheme he wants to run. Maybe the Panthers already have their guy, but he is currently coaching some place else and wants to wait till his teams season is over to make the announcement. Would be hard to believe in this day and age where everything gets leaked. They can't really have a guy lined up at this point either (unless he's from College) as i think there are restrictions to talking to coaches while the season is ongoing?
YoloinOhio Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 That’s gonna be one pricey cookie Moola-no
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 18 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: That’s gonna be one pricey cookie Moola-no Moola, no? 1
LSHMEAB Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, loveorhatembillsfan4life said: I think We will probably have a decent investment put into Milano and Edmunds in coming years. I think we look to replace Lorax in the draft. Beane will find us another gem. No doubt about it. If I'm the Bills with Milano and Edmunds, I'm not even considering that kind of bank for a LB. Not that rushing the passer is Thompson's role, but the guy has 9.5 sacks in just short of 5 seasons. Also one INT. I'm partial to playmakers. The Bills need to allocate a good chunk of their resources to edge PASS RUSHERS if we're talking about the defensive side of the ball. Edited December 7, 2019 by LSHMEAB 2
ColoradoBills Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 32 minutes ago, loveorhatembillsfan4life said: I think We will probably have a decent investment put into Milano and Edmunds in coming years. I think we look to replace Lorax in the draft. Beane will find us another gem. I'm guessing a OLB will be in the 1st 3 picks if at all possible. With Stanford probably leaving too I can see a decent FA LB also being considered. 1
CaptnCoke11 Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 1 hour ago, NewEra said: Ugh. I didn’t want him but I see that 13.5 mill price tag and compared his play to that of Milano. Milano >>>>>>> Shaq. Milano is getting paid Beane will pat who they feel deserved the money. Can’t sign everyone
Buffalo Boy Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 He has done a nice job replacing Thomas Davis and there wasn’t a chance in Hades they were letting him go.
GunnerBill Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 32 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said: No doubt about it. If I'm the Bills with Milano and Edmunds, I'm not even considering that kind of bank for a LB. Not that rushing the passer is Thompson's role, but the guy has 9.5 sacks in just short of 5 seasons. Also one INT. I'm partial to playmakers. The Bills need to allocate a good chunk of their resources to edge PASS RUSHERS if we're talking about the defensive side of the ball. So I absolutely get this. And to be honest for most systems I would agree. But if the Bills think McDermott and Beane are here for the duration then athletic linebackers who can cover are of vital importance to the construct and integrity of this defense. I expect Buffalo to pay Milano. If there was a coaching change for some reason that judgment would change instantly.
LSHMEAB Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: So I absolutely get this. And to be honest for most systems I would agree. But if the Bills think McDermott and Beane are here for the duration then athletic linebackers who can cover are of vital importance to the construct and integrity of this defense. I expect Buffalo to pay Milano. If there was a coaching change for some reason that judgment would change instantly. And I get that, but I don't know that Thompson is better than Milano TBH. Maybe slightly. Just don't see any reason why the Bills would be in the hunt for Milano's replacement considering he's still under contract for nothing next season. Edit; didn't realize Thompson played SAM in this system. Still, just wasn't particularly interested considering we're gonna have to allocate big resources just to retain our own. And I tend to disagree a bit in terms of what the Bills are looking for; Beane was clearly in the hunt for one of the big time DE's last offseason and I believe he will be again post 2019. Edited December 7, 2019 by LSHMEAB
GunnerBill Posted December 7, 2019 Posted December 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said: And I get that, but I don't know that Thompson is better than Milano TBH. Maybe slightly. Just don't see any reason why the Bills would be in the hunt for Milano's replacement considering he's still under contract for nothing next season. Oh absolutely agree. I wasn't arguing for that. More for the fact that they will likely sign Milano and Edmunds when the time comes. 1
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