White Linen Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, ScottLaw said: Doubling down on a bust FA signing last year. Not a fan. Gotta hope Knox and Sweeney develop. This response is just not understanding the high IQ of a real GM. We aren't going to come anywhere near spending to the cap because our biggest obligations come next year and the following. Contracts that end in 2020 are irrelevant. This move, while subtle and maybe totally uneventful - shows how smart Beane is. 1
Bills Fan of St Augustine Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Saving money for future RFA signings down the road?
atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 This is a great move. Kroft is the best all around TE on the team when healthy. Knox will be better once he gets the drops under control. Kroft is a solid blocker and pass catcher. From all accounts everyone really like Kroft and was bummed he was hurt last year.
BarleyNY Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Don Otreply said: This move tells me the are likely to run with the current makeup of the TE room. Of course I could be wrong. Me too. I was really hoping for an upgrade.
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Beane is making moves like he's strapped for cash, not like he has top 3 cap space in the NFL. This is awesome. Beane is a great general manager. This is exactly how you should behave. Such discipline. 1
Hardhatharry Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, ScottLaw said: Doubling down on a bust FA signing last year. Not a fan. Gotta hope Knox and Sweeney develop. They didn't double down... They made it easier to cut if he sucks this year.
billsbackto81 Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 This tells me you better dismiss any fantasy of Hooper or Henry being a Buffalo Bill ?
Just Joshin' Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, White Linen said: It means Beane is an excellent GM. You got to give him credit, he is always working the cap. Some teams wonder how they get into trouble without being proactive. 2
John from Riverside Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Bronxbomber21 said: And what if he has a awesome year? I don't get this move Are you serious? Or is this sarcasm? It sure would be nice if he had a awesome year...that would certainly help the bills. Dawson Knox is the future of this team not Kroft.
Hebert19 Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, gonzo1105 said: Basically the Bills guaranteed his contract this year of 3.6 million out of the paycut. Got rid of the 3rd year so basically the Bills have him more guaranteed money probably locking him in from 2020 but have the flexibility to get out from under his contract This. A good move all around. And if they get more competition and he sucks they cut him now and they dont have 2021 dead cap.
RyanC883 Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 3 hours ago, aristocrat said: hopefully this does not mean we won’t go after Hooper. He is the best FA receiver out there IMO.
Hardhatharry Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: hopefully this does not mean we won’t go after Hooper. He is the best FA receiver out there IMO. Who is Hooper?
WMDman Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Hardhatharry said: Who is Hooper? Austin Hooper, TE from Atlanta 2
Mr. WEO Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 3 hours ago, billsfan89 said: I think so but now they get a chance to see what he has to offer in camp and kick the tires before cutting him. In fact they get less dead cap if they cut him late in camp than they would if they just cut him outright. 3 hours ago, njbuff said: I don't disagree, but their thinking is that they are going to give him more than one year to prove he isn't a bust. I would move on, but my vote means nothing. ? This will be his 6th year in the league. He has one complete season, where he maxed out at 400 yards. He's been on IR on 2 teams. What else would you need to declare failure?
Hardhatharry Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: This makes more sense.... but tells me they aren’t targeting a TE in FA which is a little disappointing. B.c they shortened a guys contract to make more cap room?
njbuff Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: This will be his 6th year in the league. He has one complete season, where he maxed out at 400 yards. He's been on IR on 2 teams. What else would you need to declare failure? I am just telling you their thought process. I would have cut him yesterday though. 1
ganesh Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Dablitzkrieg said: Apparently the last year was restructured. If they cut him after this year I think, we get a compensatory pick ? I believe cutting a player does not account into comp picks. May be that is why they restructured so that his contract expires at the end of the year and losing him makes us eligible for a pick 1
Nick the Greek Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 He did have that great catch for a TD vs the Steelers on SNF. Here's hoping he catches a few more.
Rubes Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) Have to think they're happy going into next year with Knox and Kroft as #1/#2, Smith as #3, and Sweeney to continue developing, with the expectation that Knox develops into a true starter. If Sweeney comes along well enough, they can ditch Kroft after this next year. Edited March 13, 2020 by Rubes
FLFan Posted March 13, 2020 Posted March 13, 2020 This is tremendous cap management by Beane. Kroft underperformed his contract last year, presumably due to an Injury. This gives him an opportunity to prove that was a fluke, while reducing the Bills’ downside risk, and frees the team to invest in other TE option should if they desire. Very good job by the management team.
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