DT DaQuan Jones to Buffalo, $3.58M cap this year

[Rico]

5 minutes ago, Draconator said:

 

More scary than Harry.

[Mark Vader]

5 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

Poyer and Hyde didn’t seem exciting at the time to most. I love this kind of signing more than a Clowney deal. 

 

I agree, build the lines, make everyone else better. 

A lot of us were excited about Hyde. Poyer, not so much.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

56 minutes ago, BillsMafi$ said:

 

 

He played 7 years for Tennessee, 1 year for Carolina

[Logic]

If it wasn't clear before, it is now:

Beane's top priority this offseason was to fortify the trenches and get better up the middle. Only day one of tampering period and the Bills have already upgraded at guard, re-signed Morse, tenderedBates, and signed two quality defensive tackles.

It may be "old school" and make some roll their eyes, but the Bills are making every effort to be much better at running and stopping the run in 2022.

 

Edited March 15, 2022 by Logic

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 minute ago, Logic said:

If it wasn't clear before, it is now:

Beane's top priority this offseason was to fortify the trenches and get better up the middle. Only day one of tampering period and the Bills have already upgraded at guard, re-signed Morse and Bates, and signed two quality defensive tackles.

It may be "old school" and make some roll their eyes, but the Bills are making every effort to be much better at running and stopping the run in 2022.

 

 

Wait, where did they re-sign Bates?

[Nebillzfan]

I was hoping hicks but too much money for us. Stupid low cap this year!

[Not at the table Karlos]

45 minutes ago, Lothar said:

I'm also waiting for Sydney Jones to be signed as our CB2.

He signed with Seahawks 

[Logic]

Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Wait, where did they re-sign Bates?

I'm sorry, you're correct. The indication on Twitter is that they are using the low tender, with right of first refusal, on Bates. They have not re-signed him, though. Sloppy word choice on my part.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

So far on paper, Jones and Settle are better than Butler and Phillips.  They are older which might be an issue.  But so far the interior DL is better today than it was at the season's end.  

[RocCityRoller]

Why?.... Just why....

 

Settle from WFT was good.....

 

Why? FFS move on

[Logic]

Just now, RocCityRoller said:

Why?.... Just why....

 

Settle from WFT was good.....

 

Why? FFS move on

Settle and Jones play different positions in this defense.

You also NEED a four man defensive tackle rotation, so this was a need.

3T: Oliver, Settle
1T: Star, Jones

Edited March 15, 2022 by Logic

[Buffalo_Stampede]

1 minute ago, Ethan in Portland said:

So far on paper, Jones and Settle are better than Butler and Phillips.  They are older which might be an issue.  But so far the interior DL is better today than it was at the season's end.  

Settle is younger.

[Slippery Rubber Mats]

1 hour ago, Warcodered said:

one year is all it takes.

I just need a cup of coffee in the city limits 

[The Firebaugh Kid]

10 minutes ago, Logic said:

If it wasn't clear before, it is now:

Beane's top priority this offseason was to fortify the trenches and get better up the middle. Only day one of tampering period and the Bills have already upgraded at guard, re-signed Morse, tenderedBates, and signed two quality defensive tackles.

It may be "old school" and make some roll their eyes, but the Bills are making every effort to be much better at running and stopping the run in 2022.

 

 It's the right approach

[Logic]

I think this effectively takes DT off the table as a round one or round two draft option.

I know, I know: "Beane will take BPA regardless!". Yeah, yeah, yeah...

They have their four-man defensive tackle rotation, and a guy they like a lot in Eli Ankou on the practice squad, to boot.

A mid round guy? Sure, maybe. Early pick? Ain't happenin', in my opinion.

[ngbills]

As we learned in the playoffs - gotta be able to run and defend the run. Wait, oh never mind. 

[LABILLBACKER]

1 hour ago, SCBills said:

Love the signings of Tim Settle and Daquan Jones. 
 

Two very solid DT’s for the rotation.  Allows Oliver to be Oliver. 

These 2 should be very good rotational upgrades over Butler & Harry. Nice signings. Now let's say goodbye to Star June 1st.

[Motor26]

8 minutes ago, Logic said:

Settle and Jones play different positions in this defense.

You also NEED a four man defensive tackle rotation, so this was a need.

3T: Oliver, Settle
1T: Star, Jones

Settle is more of a 1T from what I’ve read. 

[freddyjj]

Here's a PFF take on him in 2019 while still with Titans.

 https://www.pff.com/news/underrated-players-on-every-nfl-team

 

TENNESSEE TITANS: DI DAQUAN JONES

In his sixth season as a Tennessee Titan, interior defensive lineman DaQuan Jones is having a career year and currently ranks 10th in PFF grade at 84.1. Jones is a true nose tackle, and the data shows he’s one of the best in the business. When lined up at nose tackle, Jones is fourth in PFF grade and has produced 12 run stops (tied for the most at that position).

 

And another from last year in Carolina

https://catcrave.com/2021/11/18/daquan-jones-overlooked-spark-carolina-panthers/

 

 

 

Edited March 15, 2022 by freddyjj

[YoloinOhio]