hondo in seattle Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 9:12 PM, Bronxbomber21 said: I'm trying to figure out why Smoke didn't even get a phone call about a pay cut? Expand My guess is because wideout may be our strongest position group and of all the cap-heavy guys, he was the most expendable. Still I'm sad to see him go. When you have a good QB, it would be fun to see the team stockpile talented receivers. But we have bigger needs elsewhere.
purple haze Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 7:59 PM, C.Biscuit97 said: I mean, did he have a choice? Expand There’s always a choice. 1
jkeerie Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 10:34 PM, Process said: Butler, Jefferson and Addison really just needed to be let go. McDermotts plan to use a heavy rotation of a bunch of average at best DLineman is not a good one. Really hope this doesn't stop us from using a high draft pick on a pass rusher, or signing one. Expand I don't know that we can really judge the effectiveness of these players without Star in the lineup tying up blockers. For now, Beane is eliminating roster holes so that he can be fluid in the draft. He can then focus on best player available, rather than having to reach for a position of need.
billsfan89 Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 10:34 PM, Process said: Butler, Jefferson and Addison really just needed to be let go. McDermotts plan to use a heavy rotation of a bunch of average at best DLineman is not a good one. Really hope this doesn't stop us from using a high draft pick on a pass rusher, or signing one. Expand Jefferson is gone and Murphy won’t be resigned. I think pick 30 most likely is being spent on a pass rusher.
LABILLBACKER Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 7:31 PM, Don Otreply said: Beane and the players are stepping up there game and commitment to the team / process, we got a damn good group up in Buffalo. Expand This is incredible in a good way. Players now are willing to take a pay cut to stay in Buffalo. The process is strong. You wouldn't have seen this 5-10 years ago. 1 2
Big Blitz Posted March 12, 2021 Posted March 12, 2021 Looks like Allen advocated for Addison. ... .. 4
JerseyBills Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 Awesome! I don't understand the Addison hate on here. He's not elite but he's very good and we're not paying him elite $ And he's a great teammate. Always vibing with guys in locker room , brings energy and leadership. I'd still love a Carl Lawson but I'm content with our current group. Wouldn't mind drafting an edge in first 3 rounds. Hoping AJ and Johnson make a jump. On 3/12/2021 at 11:39 PM, LABILLBACKER said: This is incredible in a good way. Players now are willing to take a pay cut to stay in Buffalo. The process is strong. You wouldn't have seen this 5-10 years ago. Expand I was literally just thinking this! I would envy teams that had a culture like this. It's such an amazing turn around and besides Hughes and Reid Ferguson, nobody else was a Bill prior to 2017. Incredible!!
JerseyBills Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) On 3/12/2021 at 9:54 PM, ColeB said: The Bills seem to be taking it step by step. Ex: find out what it takes to sign Williams and then get players to restructure to free up the money. Hopefully Feliciano is next. Expand Man , if Ford can take a big jump n reach his potential, this can be a scary good OL and I agree on Mongo. His versatility to play C at a high level as well is very important. Edited March 13, 2021 by JerseyBills
DCbillsfan Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 10:34 PM, Process said: Butler, Jefferson and Addison really just needed to be let go. McDermotts plan to use a heavy rotation of a bunch of average at best DLineman is not a good one. Really hope this doesn't stop us from using a high draft pick on a pass rusher, or signing one. Expand I think a DE in the 1st or 2nd round will happen.
Putin Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 7:26 PM, BillsMafi$ said: Expand How much of a pay cut ? And does that REALLY means that he’ll be on the roaster week one ? On 3/12/2021 at 9:54 PM, ColeB said: The Bills seem to be taking it step by step. Ex: find out what it takes to sign Williams and then get players to restructure to free up the money. Hopefully Feliciano is next. Expand I wouldn’t mind an upgrade over Feliciano at LG , we could probably draft one on day two
Putin Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 10:38 PM, Turbo44 said: Addison led the team is sacks. He was fine. Butler was a bit misused with Star opting out Expand I’m with you Addison is the one out of the 3 that I hoped they’d keep ,
BuffaloRebound Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/13/2021 at 12:54 AM, DCbillsfan said: I think a DE in the 1st or 2nd round will happen. Expand I don’t see it. We have a lot of youth on the D-Line. Oliver was a 1st rounder in 2019 and Epenesa was a 2nd rounder last year. We need youth in the secondary. A Defensive Back is my guess at pick 30. At pick 61 my guess is a Guard/Center.
BillsShredder83 Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 7:34 PM, BillsMafi$ said: This worries me. Makes me believe Bills won’t go big on a DE in free agency which we desperately need in order to even touch the chiefs. Expand respectfully disagree. McD loves his DL rotation, best to not have unnecessary turnover WHILE adding a new piece. I think he turns over every rock to add a premier pass rusher 1
DCbillsfan Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/13/2021 at 1:07 AM, BuffaloRebound said: I don’t see it. We have a lot of youth on the D-Line. Oliver was a 1st rounder in 2019 and Epenesa was a 2nd rounder last year. We need youth in the secondary. A Defensive Back is my guess at pick 30. At pick 61 my guess is a Guard/Center. Expand Addison is over 30 so is Hughes. Plus the Bills weren't that good at rushing the passer. Bills are actually young at CB unless you're talking about Safety with Hyde and Poyer. CB is a need. I'm hoping they sign one who will start opposite White.
Doc Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 9:13 PM, Hapless Bills Fan said: How do we know this? Is it out there somewhere? Expand 2
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/13/2021 at 1:50 AM, Doc said: Expand Thanks! I thought it was $2M. Maybe that's the amount he can re-earn but that's earmarked "unlikely to be achieved" so will count against next years! On 3/13/2021 at 1:12 AM, BillsShredder83 said: respectfully disagree. McD loves his DL rotation, best to not have unnecessary turnover WHILE adding a new piece. I think he turns over every rock to add a premier pass rusher Expand From your lips to Beane's ears. I believe he can do it, too. 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/13/2021 at 12:58 AM, Putin said: How much of a pay cut ? And does that REALLY means that he’ll be on the roaster week one ? Expand If you want a guy to take a pay cut, you typically gotta give him something to make it worth his while. In Morse's case, we now know what that was: Quote Morse agreed to a $3 million pay cut in 2021. As part of the new contract he received a $3.15 million guarantee on his 2021 salary. Expand So yeah, if we gave Addison guaranteed salary to add to his amortized signing bonus as dead money if cut, he's gonna be on the roster wk 1. Quote I wouldn’t mind an upgrade over Feliciano at LG , we could probably draft one on day two Expand I don't think they see Feliciano as a LG. I think they see Ford there. RG now... I would like to keep Feliciano AND draft a quality C/G. But given the low level of OL play around the league and his ability to play both sides and center capably, I think there's a chance that someone is going to give him a good contract, and Beane is going to say "we would like to keep you but we can't match that." So I hope at least we draft someone reasonably high because the thought of going into next season with Ford and Boettger at guard doesn't fill me with love. 1
DCofNC Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 On 3/12/2021 at 7:52 PM, Tortured Soul said: Me, too. But I think they cut DiMarco even after he took a pay cut last year, so there is still hope. Expand Would not be shocked if it happened with Addison either. He had a few glimpses of his old production early in the year and fell off hard. His overall number is way too high for what he put on tape. I wouldn’t mind seeing him as a rotational guy, but I don’t want to see him as a starter. It would be great if AJE steps up. 2
Thurman#1 Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) On 3/12/2021 at 7:41 PM, Doc said: Morse is $3M. No word on the other 2 but probably $2-3M apiece. Expand Yeah, that seems the likeliest guess. At that level both sides can probably stay civil. Much more and feelings would be hurt, IMO. Edited March 13, 2021 by Thurman#1 1
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