Picking up Edmunds Option a Rare Beane Mistake

[Eastport bills]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:02 AM, The Jokeman said:

In today's NFL LBs are similar to RBs in that they aren't as important. I mean we've played nickel 90% of the time on D. If I had to choose importance of Edmunds on the D, I think White, Hyde, Power, Milano, Hughes/Rousseau and maybe Oliver I'd rate more important/better. 

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You're saying he's less important than rotational D-linemen, and a rookie and 36 year old who is gone at years end at that. Milano's great but he's effective in tandem with Tremaine similar to the Bucs LBS. 

[Augie]

  On 11/15/2021 at 1:24 AM, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

 

I’ll take the 5th to keep from getting a warning 

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Don’t be afraid! Do you have any tequila in the house? We want to know what you really think!      

 

I mean, we might miss you for a while, but it might be some fine entertainment!     

 

 

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Edited November 15, 2021 by Augie

[EmotionallyUnstable]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:18 AM, Eastport bills said:

You're saying he's less important than rotational D-linemen, and a rookie and 36 year old who is gone at years end at that. Milano's great but he's effective in tandem with Tremaine similar to the Bucs LBS. 

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They play entirely different defensive schemes. That being said, you are right: generally guys play better when they play next to a guy who is good. 

[Eastport bills]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:15 AM, The Jokeman said:

And I'd rather have a strong secondary, QB, DL, OL and WRs all things 

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By comparing his value to offensive players your killing your argument, which is mostly your personal dislike for the player.

[Green Lightning]

Klein made plays all over the field today. I like him against run heavy teams like Indy and the Pats. 

[Bob in STL]

I want Beane to find a way to sign both.  

 

 

[SydneyBillsFan]

I have been a harsh critic of his and was underwhelmed by his play in his first 3 years. Remember we traded up to pick 16 and he was nowhere near that level.

 

But I think he has definitely gone up a notch this year. If he could improve at the same rate by the end of the year then I would like to see him get a contract extension.

[LABILLBACKER]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:23 AM, Eastport bills said:

By comparing his value to offensive players your killing your argument, which is mostly your personal dislike for the player.

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When you're dealing with possible future contracts and cap money you have to look at all your players. You can't sign them all. Especially with $44M tied up on Josh.

[Eastport bills]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:38 AM, LABILLBACKER said:

When you're dealing with possible future contracts and cap money you have to look at all your players. You can't sign them all. Especially with $44M tied up on Josh.

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So what's the problem with picking up the option this year, and watching his progress. The defense overcomes a host of offensive shortcomings. The way we are holding offenses down make us the formidable team we are.

[pigpen65]

Hope Klein keeps starting.  It's hugely refreshing to not have to see your MLB being pushed 15 yards down the field on every running play 

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[Ethan in Cleveland]

  On 11/15/2021 at 12:34 AM, Eastport bills said:

It's a good thing you don't make personnel decisions. Edmunds is a freakish athlete that makes plays sideline to sideline. Speed, length and 22 years old. He is our QB on defense and it's the top rated defense in football. Your problem with him is his long hair?

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He doesn’t make that many plays though. That’s what many of us keep pointing out. Klein made as many great plays today as Edmunds has all year. He is a freakish athlete that lacks instincts. He is playing better this year than last year and the have another year to figure out if they should extend him. No way should Beane sign him long term this off season. They can still franchise him too. Plenty of time to make him truly earn a long term deal.

[34-78-83]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:56 AM, pigpen65 said:

Hope Klein keeps starting.  It's hugely refreshing to not have to see your MLB being pushed 15 yards down the field on every running play 

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Complete horse crap

[WMDman]

Klein and Edmunds are 2 completely different players, AJs strength is defending the run while Tre's is defending the pass. one is definitely flashier in the box score but Tremaine is more important to the d imo

[Rick 'r Mortis]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:56 AM, pigpen65 said:

Hope Klein keeps starting.  It's hugely refreshing to not have to see your MLB being pushed 15 yards down the field on every running play 

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And Klein wraps up when tackling. No whiffs.

[LABILLBACKER]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:49 AM, Eastport bills said:

So what's the problem with picking up the option this year, and watching his progress. The defense overcomes a host of offensive shortcomings. The way we are holding offenses down make us the formidable team we are.

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Nothing,  the organization did the right thing picking up his 5th year. See what you truly have before you put a ring on it. But to call him a freakish athlete is pretty funny. And newsflash,  he's not getting a freakish 2nd contract. 

[JerseyBills]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:15 AM, The Jokeman said:

And I'd rather have a strong secondary, QB, DL, OL and WRs all things considered. 

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I'll take both!

Edmunds is a helluva player. There's probably a solid 25 teams that would gladly pay him

[The Jokeman]

  On 11/15/2021 at 2:23 AM, Eastport bills said:

By comparing his value to offensive players your killing your argument, which is mostly your personal dislike for the player.

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No, it demonstrates that I feel MLBs aren't as valuable as other said positions. 

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[JerseyBills]

  On 11/15/2021 at 3:13 AM, WMDman said:

Klein and Edmunds are 2 completely different players, AJs strength is defending the run while Tre's is defending the pass. one is definitely flashier in the box score but Tremaine is more important to the d imo

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Absolutely! 

First off , what a pleasure it is to have Klein as depth. He's more nasty and ferocious than Edmunds.

But it's a passing league and like  you said,  Edmunds is way better in that aspect. 

[LABILLBACKER]

  On 11/15/2021 at 3:27 AM, JerseyBills said:

Absolutely! 

First off , what a pleasure it is to have Klein as depth. He's more nasty and ferocious than Edmunds.

But it's a passing league and like  you said,  Edmunds is way better in that aspect. 

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Well said and all true. Tremaine is probably the best pass coverage mlb to ever play in Buffalo. But he is different from Klein. He does more of the traditional things a mlb is known for. I'm not denying this is a very frustrating scenario for fans. But in the end it will be Sean's call as to Edmunds future?

[JerseyBills]

  On 11/15/2021 at 3:46 AM, LABILLBACKER said:

Well said and all true. Tremaine is probably the best pass coverage mlb to ever play in Buffalo. But he is different from Klein. He does more of the traditional things a mlb is known for. I'm not denying this is a very frustrating scenario for fans. But in the end it will be Sean's call as to Edmunds future?

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Ya absolutely.  I think him being a Captain going on 3(?) years now, we're going to extend him but I understand why fans are frustrated as well.