njbuff Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) Not crazy about it, but it’s only a one year deal. Could bring leadership and maybe someone who can tackle on the back end. Edited March 9, 2020 by njbuff
Rochesterfan Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 23 minutes ago, JMF2006 said: He will be CB2 here not CB1 like Washington tried to make him. He will have to compete to be CB2. He very will could be behind Levi Wallace and who knows who else we sign and draft. I have no issues with the signing as it is really just a depth signing. The money is totally irrelevant as it is a one year deal and begins to provide depth before FA begins. 7 1
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 I’m ok with this. We are not investing big in cb 2 with Tre on the horizon. One year prove what you got left in a system he’s familiar with. Draft another now in later rounds. I’m optimistic he has a much better year under this staff! 1
Clemfield2622 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Posted March 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, mattynh said: This regime loves one year deals. Which Seems like a good strategy I agree that it is smart strategy. You cannot fill all your holes in one offseason via the draft. Filling in with cheap-ish vets allows them to focus elsewhere for another year until the value matches up. 3
thebandit27 Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 Like Medium deal for a CB4 with great experience who was elite in this system. Smart move 9
mjt328 Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 Low risk. High reward. There was a time not very long ago that Josh Norman was among the league's best cornerbacks. But when he moved to Washington, it became clear that he was a scheme-dependent player. The guy was fantastic in zone. He was terrible in man. The good news is, we play mostly zone coverage and Sean McDermott was the defensive coordinator that got the most out of Norman. Hopefully this doesn't stop us from bringing back Kevin Johnson, because we could really use depth at the position. With Tre White, Levi Wallace, Norman and K.Johnson on the outside, then Taron Johnson at the nickel spot, we could completely wipe Cornerback off our needs list. 2 2
thebandit27 Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 Just now, ALLEN1QB said: Could be had for a lot less. A lot less than what? “Up to $6M in incentives” doesn’t tell you much 2
Magox Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 He’s familiar with the system has played at a high level under this system He played poorly the past two years playing more man-to-man which is not his forte More often than not McD brings out the best in DB’s He is only 32 years old, not injury prone (fingers crossed) so he should still be able to play a physically high level on this 1 year deal. The Bills were not going to spend cash to cap, they have the money and it won’t alter their FA strategy 1
Hebert19 Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 What's not to like? We need corner depth. It's a prove it contract. And he was a pro bowler in the system (arguably the best corner in the league in the system) 2
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 Norman is the veteran in the position group that McBeane likes ... veteran presence who has lost one step, maybe two .... chance he doesn’t make the final roster IMO. 1
ProcessYaDigg Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 This is a fantastic pick up. Yes, he was awful with the Redskins. But come on, it was the Redskins. I don't think anyone really wanted to play there. Horrible coach, horrible organization. McD said it himself. "Here in Buffalo, you will be the best version of yourself." I firmly believe that and he'll get the most out of Norman. I think Norman will be excited to play again and we will get the most out of him. If not, he'll enjoy the bench. McD has shown that he's smart enough to pull players or rotate them when they're not performing as expected. For the doubters out there, be patient and be optimistic. Our FO knows what they're doing. 5
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 49 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: Yeah, I'm going to lean on the side of Beane and McDermott....you know, two guys that know Norman's game inside and out and how he will fit into the Bills scheme. Kinda like they knew Benjamin? 1 1 1
Rc2catch Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 I’m a little amazed how negative some of these comments are. This hurts NOTHING. It’s only a year, he was a very effective zone corner, Levi and Taron are still here, and it’s not like they won’t add more guys to the competition. Norman has never been overly athletic but the dude has instincts. What is the worst case scenario? He backs up Levi? Or he’s depth if they sign someone who can steal Levi’s job? Beane covers all angles, low risk signing just in case he can’t get what he really wants later. Kinda like Kroft last year. 4 4
Hebert19 Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 Just now, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: Kinda like they knew Benjamin? Everyone loves to point this out. But without him...we didnt break the drought in 2017. So it wasn't that bad a move. 5
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: I’m a little amazed how negative some of these comments are. This hurts NOTHING. It’s only a year, he was a very effective zone corner, Levi and Taron are still here, and it’s not like they won’t add more guys to the competition. Norman has never been overly athletic but the dude has instincts. What is the worst case scenario? He backs up Levi? Or he’s depth if they sign someone who can steal Levi’s job? Beane covers all angles, low risk signing just in case he can’t get what he really wants later. Kinda like Kroft last year. It’s ok to not like a signing of a aging veteran without being labeled negative. Fan debate is part of the sport landscape. 1
Matt_In_NH Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: Anyone know how this signing affects comp picks? I don't think it counts in the formula. However, with as much money and holes as the Bills have, I dont expect to get comp picks from this offseason. 1
thebandit27 Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: Anyone know how this signing affects comp picks? Haha...I almost brought it up! He’s not a CFA, so he doesn’t count toward the formula for Buffalo. Neither do RFAs FWIW, so let’s get those offer sheets for Feiler and Breida ready!!! 1
Clemfield2622 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Posted March 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, JaCrispy said: Anyone know how this signing affects comp picks? Comp pick formula only factors in players who play out their deals. Norman was cut and thus does not count in the formula. We could also sign any number of guys who were cut and it doesn't factor in.
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