IgotBILLStopay Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102838/article/vontaze-burfict-reinstated-after-12game-suspension Quote Burfict is training at his alma mater, Arizona State, where his former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is serving as a co-defensive coordinator. Burfict's agent, Peter Schaffer, told Pelissero the linebacker has spent the offseason watching tape and speaking to coaches, league executives and additional experts about proper code of conduct. "He is serious, Shaffer said, about coming back and doing things the right way," he added. One of the greatest linebacker talents in all of football. Lockdown run defender, very decent in pass coverage and, most importantly, never misses a tackle. And, he can play ILB pretty well too - so insurance if Edmunds has to sit for some reason. Very very smart football mind. If it works out, he wont just replace Lorax - he will be a huge upgrade over Lorax. Can likely be had for cheap. The flip side is his "head" - he plays recklessly and has racked up over 4 million in fines. Several opposing players have called him dirty and that name has merit. However, his teammates have always said great things about him - he is a "process" McD kinda guy who will do his 1/11. If he is serious about improving his conduct by eschewing dirty plays - he might turn out to be the best signing of the offseason. I also have faith that our defense's discipline with McD & Frazier at the helm can really help him out. Anyway, he could likely be had for 2-3 mill per year without significant guarantees - so I dont see any downside from trying him out. Edited February 26, 2020 by IgotBILLStopay 2 3 7
atlbillsfan1975 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 I haven’t seen Beane or McDermott bring in a ‘second’ chance player yet. There is a first time for everything. Does Seattle run a scheme how would be good in?
H2o Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 1 minute ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: I haven’t seen Beane or McDermott bring in a ‘second’ chance player yet. There is a first time for everything. Does Seattle run a scheme how would be good in? Tyrel Dodson 1
Rc2catch Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Didn’t we just have a thread on this a few days ago? 1
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 He’d certainly bring an edge to the defense, but I’m in no way convinced he can color between the lines. Some guys aren’t bright enough to realize they’re throwing a lucrative career away ... I’d look elsewhere. 1
IgotBILLStopay Posted February 26, 2020 Author Posted February 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: I haven’t seen Beane or McDermott bring in a ‘second’ chance player yet. There is a first time for everything. Does Seattle run a scheme how would be good in? Duke Williams? Tyrel Dodson?
IgotBILLStopay Posted February 26, 2020 Author Posted February 26, 2020 McD on Burfict: https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/things-bills-coach-sean-mcdermott-had-say-about-the-bengals/CjA1AHM00wq76SAu1FxwWI/ Quote They certainly have a talented back end, a veteran back end, and led by Vontaze Burfict in the middle,” McDermott said. “A lot of it goes through No. 55 (Burfict) and his role in this defense is a big part of their success and I think the continuity they’ve had is key as well, in particular in the middle with Vontaze and some of the secondary positions also.
BobChalmers Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) Oh yes - Burfict's definitely a process guy - he'll fit right in! He can help provide some of that veteran leadership our retiring Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee brought to the team too, am I right? Edited February 26, 2020 by BobChalmers
Big Gun Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 22 minutes ago, IgotBILLStopay said: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102838/article/vontaze-burfict-reinstated-after-12game-suspension One of the greatest linebacker talents in all of football. Lockdown run defender, very decent in pass coverage and, most importantly, never misses a tackle. And, he can play ILB pretty well too - so insurance if Edmunds has to sit for some reason. Very very smart football mind. If it works out, he wont just replace Lorax - he will be a huge upgrade over Lorax. Can likely be had for cheap. The flip side is his "head" - he plays recklessly and has racked up over 4 million in fines. Several opposing players have called him dirty and that name has merit. However, his teammates have always said great things about him - he is a "process" McD kinda guy who will do his 1/11. If he is serious about improving his conduct by eschewing dirty plays - he might turn out to be the best signing of the offseason. I also have faith that our defense's discipline with McD & Frazier at the helm can really help him out. Anyway, he could likely be had for 2-3 mill per year without significant guarantees - so I dont see any downside from trying him out. Surely you can't be serious.......
BobChalmers Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, IgotBILLStopay said: McD on Burfict: https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/things-bills-coach-sean-mcdermott-had-say-about-the-bengals/CjA1AHM00wq76SAu1FxwWI/ Dude this was back in October - he was talking the opponent up.
H2o Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 1 minute ago, BobChalmers said: Dude this was back in October - he was talking the opponent up. Dude this was October of 2017 2 1
YoloinOhio Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) This thread title reminds me of that AT&T commercial with the surgeon: ”Guess who just got reinstated! Well, not officially... “ Edited February 26, 2020 by YoloinOhio 6 1
IgotBILLStopay Posted February 26, 2020 Author Posted February 26, 2020 FWIW, here is his teammate coming to his defense after NFL announced the suspension: I remember several of us arguing Jones' hit on Josh Allen was a lot worse and Jones was not even ejected.
Markaf431 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Come on man. You’re reaching. No way. This is not a process player, hell he’s such a loose cannon he doesn’t want to be an NFL player. Over 4 million in fines? He has no regard for anyone’s personal safety. the hardest pass possible. 1
I'm Spartacus Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 27 minutes ago, pop gun said: Surely you can't be serious....... I think the OP is serious. But then again, nobody is Berfict! 3
atlbillsfan1975 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, IgotBILLStopay said: Duke Williams? Tyrel Dodson? I was speaking about character or discipline issues. Dodson is fair. Why do you bring up Duke? Because of college?
IgotBILLStopay Posted February 26, 2020 Author Posted February 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: I was speaking about character or discipline issues. Dodson is fair. Why do you bring up Duke? Because of college? Yes. For that matter, even Ogletree - who was the Giants Team Captain last year - had a DUI and a drug suspension coming out of college. And the Bills were certainly seriously considering adding Antonio Brown last off-season. So it is not like McBeane only go for saints (no pun there). I certainly think Beane should do his due diligence on Burfict. He may choose to pass - but it is not as clear cut a No as a majority of the posters appear to believe.
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