ghostwriter Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 Was there ever a player more polarizing on this Bills roster than Edmund has been in the last 2-3 years? I have a love hate relationship with him. On one hand I love him as a coverage guy, he truly flashes elite potential there but I am absolutely sick and tired of this guy shooting the wrong gaps. Is his lack of production there simply a product of a really soft McD/Leslie Frazier defense? I mean, how can he shoot any gaps when our coaches have him 20 yds off the ball? Ultimately I like Edmunds at a price. I do think we should keep him at say $10M-$11M. Give him a contract in the neighborhood of what Milano got and I’m happy with it. Anything more than that then they should just trade him and at least get something for him. What are your thoughts Bills fans? Should we extend him? Trade him? Or let him walk? 2 4 Quote
LABILLBACKER Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 I have an idea. Pay him $400k for every TFL he gets. That will save some money. My bad, I forgot he's a glorified CB. Trade him and get as much picks as you can. 4 1 4 Quote
Niagara Dude Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: Was there ever a player more polarizing on this Bills roster than Edmund has been in the last 2-3 years? I have a love hate relationship with him. On one hand I love him as a coverage guy, he truly flashes elite potential there but I am absolutely sick and tired of this guy shooting the wrong gaps. Is his lack of production there simply a product of a really soft McD/Leslie Frazier defense? I mean, how can he shoot any gaps when our coaches have him 20 yds off the ball? Ultimately I like Edmunds at a price. I do think we should keep him at say $10M-$11M. Give him a contract in the neighborhood of what Milano got and I’m happy with it. Anything more than that then they should just trade him and at least get something for him. What are your thoughts Bills fans? Should we extend him? Trade him? Or let him walk? Depends on what kind of money he wants Edited January 25, 2022 by Niagara Dude 3 Quote
stevestojan Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: I have an idea. Pay him $400k for every TFL he gets. That will save some money. My bad, I forgot he's a glorified CB. Trade him and get as much picks as you can. Paying him for tackles for a loss would violate federal minimum wage laws. 31 4 2 Quote
HamptonBillsfan Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 46 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: Was there ever a player more polarizing on this Bills roster than Edmund has been in the last 2-3 years? I have a love hate relationship with him. On one hand I love him as a coverage guy, he truly flashes elite potential there but I am absolutely sick and tired of this guy shooting the wrong gaps. Is his lack of production there simply a product of a really soft McD/Leslie Frazier defense? I mean, how can he shoot any gaps when our coaches have him 20 yds off the ball? Ultimately I like Edmunds at a price. I do think we should keep him at say $10M-$11M. Give him a contract in the neighborhood of what Milano got and I’m happy with it. Anything more than that then they should just trade him and at least get something for him. What are your thoughts Bills fans? Should we extend him? Trade him? Or let him walk? His agent would laugh at 10 or 11 million a year. His ceiling is high in a different system. The comparable LBs are making 15+ and are 5 yes older. 1 1 Quote
BillMafia716ix Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 As much as it pains me to say this. I think they extend him…maybe not break the bank but they extend him. They’ve invested a lot of time into him and they don’t have someone waiting in the wings to replace him. It would just create another hole. I’m comfortable with keeping Edmunds and trading for an elite down lineman. Whether it be another inside guy to play next to Ed Oliver or defensive end. 2 Quote
Gunner Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 49 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: Was there ever a player more polarizing on this Bills roster than Edmund has been in the last 2-3 years? I have a love hate relationship with him. On one hand I love him as a coverage guy, he truly flashes elite potential there but I am absolutely sick and tired of this guy shooting the wrong gaps. Is his lack of production there simply a product of a really soft McD/Leslie Frazier defense? I mean, how can he shoot any gaps when our coaches have him 20 yds off the ball? Ultimately I like Edmunds at a price. I do think we should keep him at say $10M-$11M. Give him a contract in the neighborhood of what Milano got and I’m happy with it. Anything more than that then they should just trade him and at least get something for him. What are your thoughts Bills fans? Should we extend him? Trade him? Or let him walk? 1 minute ago, stevestojan said: Paying him for tackles for a loss would violate federal minimum wage laws. 1 minute ago, stevestojan said: Paying him for tackles for a loss would violate federal minimum wage laws. Move him to outside so he doesn't have to think because obviously he always makes the wrong choice. 3 2 1 Quote
Saint Doug Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 I want a LB that can take over a game. I doubt we’re in a great position to get such a player, but Edmonds definitely isn’t it. Average player when we need an excellent or elite one. 3 2 1 Quote
No_Matter_What Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 I miss wait and see option. I would love to know if Beane would miss that option in the poll too lol 1 Quote
stevestojan Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Saint Doug said: I want a LB that can take over a game. I doubt we’re in a great position to get such a player, but Edmonds definitely isn’t it. Average player when we need an excellent or elite one. I just want an LB who doesn’t draw out the “WTF was he doing on that play?” response from even passive football fans. 1 1 Quote
LABILLBACKER Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Gunner said: Move him to outside so he doesn't have to think because obviously he always makes the wrong choice. If you're waiting for him to think (instincts) then you'll be waiting for a very long time. Is it so much to ask for a MLB to have some run support skills. 1 1 Quote
Heitz Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) I think we extend him, it's pretty clear they like what he does on D (which is different than other LBs on other teams, blah, blah, blah). Not sure where I stand, will need to look at the FA list. Regardless, if they do re-up, obvi they should not break the bank to do so. Milano's at ~$10M, top 10 LB money is $16.6M+. Where will Edmunds land? ~$13M - $14M? And is that not breaking the bank? 🤣 Looking at numbers here fwiw: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/average/linebacker/ I do appreciate the fan opinion "that he sucks", but we should "trade him for picks in the 22 & 23 drafts"! 🤔. Edited January 26, 2022 by Heitz 1 1 Quote
Success Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 He gets more criticism than warranted - he does miss plays, but he's still so young. He also has made some very big plays for us. I'll trust Beane & McD on this one. I won't have too strong a reaction either way, unless they overpay. Quote
LABILLBACKER Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Gunner said: Move him to outside so he doesn't have to think because obviously he always makes the wrong choice. McD is too stubborn to ever move him outside. I personally think he would thrive there. McD is going to die on that hill trying to turn Tremaine into Keuchly. 1 5 Quote
transient Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 How are his hands? Maybe we can send him to Tight End U and convert him in the offseason. It worked for Knox. Quote
billsbackto81 Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 I think he can be a very good player in a different system. A defense more focused on attack than coverage. That being said if Buffalo wants to continue with its current scheme I'd trade him or let his contract run out his final year and see if the light bulb finally turns on. He's still very young. Hey? Where have I heard that before. 1 Quote
bobobonators Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 I think Edmunds is one of those players who is more hyped than he should be. He might actually land a decent return on a trade or part of a package deal. 4 1 Quote
Niagara Dude Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, billsbackto81 said: I think he can be a very good player in a different system. A defense more focused on attack than coverage. That being said if Buffalo wants to continue with its current scheme I'd trade him or let his contract run out his final year and see if the light bulb finally turns on. He's still very young. Hey? Where have I heard that before. I agree he would be better in an attacking style defence, perhaps the Jets would give us their second rounder. 1 Quote
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