Levi Wallace gone to the Steelers on 2-year deal

[Big Turk]

Solid player, but fringe starter/depth player.  I would be surprised if CB wasn't one of our first 2 picks.

[Putin]

8 minutes ago, MWK said:

Wow, for that price thought we would bring him back. Wonder who they have in mind?

The BIG 🐟 is coming 

[BruceVilanch]

wow, I wanted him back and that seems reasonable. But either way, I trust the process.

[Manther]

9 minutes ago, Doc said:

They let him walk for $8M?  I hope they have a good plan B.

That is a good price for him.  My guess would be the Bills think they can improve the talent at the position for the same or more money.  The value of the contract is good.

 

[ndirish1978]

Wow, they signed him for a bag of chips. I don't understand why we didn't offer him this same amount with the crap depth we have at CB

[DrDawkinstein]

Just now, Saint Doug said:

Round 1. The best bang for your buck for a starting CB. 

 

I dont like being pigeon-holed into having to pick for a specific position in Round 1, and I dont think Beane does either. Although maybe they think/know/realize that the best value at #25 will likely be a CB anyways.

[YoloinOhio]

Akiem Hicks to corner

[djp14150]

8 minutes ago, SydneyBillsFan said:

8 mil or 8 mil per?

 

If the former, that is disappointing.

 

its per.   Not paying a 2CB that much.

[MAJBobby]

11 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said:

 

And the Bills COULD easily have done this deal, tells me they decided enough was enough with Levi

[gjv001]

Apparently our front office and coaching staff didn't think very highly of Wallace, letting him walk for back-up CB money.

[RussellDopeland]

He was the weak link of this defense the last few years- and his mediocrity played an impactful role in two playoff defeats at KC. Pedestrian corner play combined with an impotent pass rush is an impending disaster in the making when you face an offense like the Chiefs. Wish him the best, but I'm glad he's gone.

[GolfandBills]

Just now, MAJBobby said:

And the Bills COULD easily have done this deal, tells me they decided enough was enough with Levi

Time get more athletic at CB

[Patience]

7 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said:

 

Either tons of faith in Dane Jackson or we are going CB higher in the draft, IMO

 

I think you're right.  I'm not sure what else it could be.  I thought he performed well enough with Tre out.  

[BuffaloRebound]

Just now, MAJBobby said:

And the Bills COULD easily have done this deal, tells me they decided enough was enough with Levi

Agreed.  Could see Bradberry trade coming shortly.  

[Brandon]

While I think the Bills really like Dane Jackson,  if that contract value is correct, the Bills probably should have brought Wallace back themselves. 

[Logic]

My hopes of a first round WR just took a major hit.

 

For the Bills not to match the contract Wallace signed, they must feel confident they can upgrade at CB, and/or they must really like Dane Jackson.

 

I expect a free agent signing or two at CB. No way Beane walks into draft night with this crying a need at CB.

[Virgil]

13 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said:

 

 

Please tell me that's per season, and not 4 mil per.  If so, that's just terrible to let him go. 

[atlbillsfan1975]

For things this says-

The fact they wouldn’t pay $4 mil a season says a lot to me about how Beane and McD value Wallace’s services.  
Think how much better Poyer and Hyde will look with another good CB playing CB2.

Dane Jackson showed he can be as good as Wallace. 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Wow that is really low money. Bills must have been ready to move on no matter the cost.

At this point not much in comp pick compensation for Wallace or Trubisky.

CB in first round is a near certainty now.

[MAJBobby]

Just now, Logic said:

My hopes of a first round WR just took a major hit.

 

For the Bills not to match the contract Wallace signed, they must feel confident they can upgrade at CB, and/or they must really like Dane Jackson.

 

I expect a free agent signing or two at CB. No way Beane walks into draft night with this crying a need at CB.

Dane filled in fine for Tre and likely one of the reasons Levi wasn't signed here at this contract.