Anyone interested in Jonnu Smith? EDITED He signed with the Patzies. they over paid

[Buffalo Junction]

21 minutes ago, glazeduck said:

Possible, yes and again -- I'd LOVE to see it. I just think the athletic TE is too big of a trend in the league right now for him to come to a team that has to do a whole bunch of cap karate to even get in the discussion, ya know? His agent's job is to get him top dollar, so he would have to really want to come to Buffalo, and I feel like we would've heard something about that by now. 

I do think that it’s entirely possible that he takes a short term (1-2 years) deal in a pass heavy offense to get his stats up before the salary cap jumps back up. It’s unlikely, but not entirely unexpected or irrational. 

[Back2Buff]

1 minute ago, thenorthremembers said:

He is a good player.  He is not a player that makes a large difference in a wins and losses.   Very few tight ends do.

 

NE literally dominated the division with TEs for years.  They make a huge difference in that offense.

[Doc]

1 minute ago, nbbillsfan said:

That Didn't stop AJ Brown and Corey Davis from both being top 20 receivers in yards.

 

Also,  I find it concerning that Jonnu barely outproduced their second string tight end Firsker. 

Yep. I didn’t get the hype with this guy.

[Process]

I would have loved to grab smith . But that is a lot of money for a TE that's never had 500 yards receiving in a season. 

[gonzo1105]

Pats wheeling and dealing rn. Overpaid for Jonny Smith. All about upside but he had to prove it. 
 

just signed NT Devon Godchaux as well

[glazeduck]

38 minutes ago, glazeduck said:

Both Henry and Smith are going to be out of our price range, unfortunately.

 

I think Rudolph or trading for Njoku are probably our best bets, barring Feirmuth dropping to our 2nd rd pick...

4 yrs, $50MIL... as I said, he was out of our price range...

[Alphadawg7]

1 minute ago, PrimeTime101 said:

NO its not. This changes everything. we are going to have to settle this year with Knox

the right team over payed.. As much as I wanted him. he does not scare me

Never ever would I have thought Jonnu would get that much.  Major over pay IMO, and now the TE market may have just gotten a lot more expensive at the top of the FA group than even expected.

 

My guess has always been that if we make a move at TE it was more likely Beane would trade a 5th for someone like Ertz, Howard or Njoku...or wait until the FA market settles and then target a veteran who can help develop Knox more.

[PrimeTime101]

Guys thank you very much for a spirited yet fun and honest conversation on this topic. 

[Seasons1992]

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Edited March 15, 2021 by Seasons1992

[PrimeTime101]

Just now, Alphadawg7 said:

Never ever would I have thought Jonnu would get that much.  Major over pay IMO, and now the TE market may have just gotten a lot more expensive at the top of the FA group than even expected.

 

My guess has always been that if we make a move at TE it was more likely Beane would trade a 5th for someone like Ertz, Howard or Njoku...or wait until the FA market settles and then target a veteran who can help develop Knox more.

yea at this price setting the market for TE.. I think its not in the conversation any more. we will settle with Knox. Just a gut feeling now

[njbuff]

I hope J. Smith can throw the ball to himself for that kinda money (with no QB). 😂

[Einstein's Dog]

J Smith is too expensive.   Doesn't look good for Hunter or Ertz now.

 

Bummer because I wanted the Bills to get a veteran TE.   Hope it doesn't price us out of a Rudolf/Everett/Howard type.

 

My new hope is trade with Cleveland for K Hunt and Njoku.

 

 

[NewEra]

4 minutes ago, PrimeTime101 said:

NO its not. This changes everything. we are going to have to settle this year with Knox

the right team over payed.. As much as I wanted him. he does not scare me

One TE signs and now we have to settle for Knox?
 

Didn’t you say, just minutes ago, that some players might want to play for a ring....

[Alphadawg7]

1 minute ago, PrimeTime101 said:

yea at this price setting the market for TE.. I think its not in the conversation any more. we will settle with Knox. Just a gut feeling now

I still think a trade is very much possible, as well as a quality veteran in FA at an affordable price once the top range gets over paid.

[The Jokeman]

4 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

Pats wheeling and dealing rn. Overpaid for Jonny Smith. All about upside but he had to prove it. 
 

just signed NT Devon Godchaux as well

Who?

[Blank Stare]

I get the money, but they have no QB and they are known as not being a very fun environment under that curmudgeon Belichick. Outside of cap space and the money here, I’m shocked this would be viewed as a FA destination for anyone. 

[BuffaloBills1998]

1 minute ago, Einstein's Dog said:

J Smith is too expensive.   Doesn't look good for Hunter or Ertz now.

 

Bummer because I wanted the Bills to get a veteran TE.   Hope it doesn't price us out of a Rudolf/Everett/Howard type.

 

My new hope is trade with Cleveland for K Hunt and Njoku.

 

 

Do we settle for Hunter?

[BuffaloRebound]

Love seeing the Pats having to over-pay for good not elite talent.  

[billsfan_34]

7 minutes ago, Back2Buff said:

 

NE literally dominated the division with TEs for years.  They make a huge difference in that offense.

That offense is no longer- Cam can never run what Brady did. 

[ghostwriter]

That’s crazy. $12.5M? Goes to show you that NE is having a hell of a time attracting FAs without Brady.