Bills trade 7th rnd pick for backup Case Keenum

[Warcodered]

2 minutes ago, nucci said:

and we still have a 7th round pick

We still have the higher 7th round pick, Browns are great negotiators.

[Albany,n.y.]

2 hours ago, Solomon Grundy said:

I’m thinking Keenum would be #2, but if a team going into a playoff situation needed a QB and was willing to shell out a 1/2/3 Beane may jump at the opportunity knowing Barkley was still there

Nobody would ever offer that much for Keenum on the final year of his contract.  He went for a 7th.  The NFL isn't like the movie Draft Day. To put this in perspective, if someone had offered Cleveland a 6th, they wouldn't have sent him to the Bills for a 7th.  Same story like last year when some were saying trade Mitch for a #1 if offered-Nobody offered. 

[Albany,n.y.]

53 minutes ago, nucci said:

ok but I think Barkley is a bit overrated on here

How can a guy most likely to end up on the practice squad be overrated?  All it means is that the Bills prefer a veteran practice squad QB over a rookie.  

[Saxum]

5 hours ago, Turbo44 said:

Beane will probably do something like this;

 

extend the contract a year, adding a salary of say $4m to 2023 and converting $5m of the $6m 2022 salary into a signing bonus. The cap would then be:

2022: $3.5m

2023: $6.5m

 

lowers the cap hit and gives you a solid backup for two years not just one

 

Likely his agent will want an incentive for number of games he starts in as well as a roster bonus due just before free agency.

This way if Bills are tempted to cut him next season he has a chance to get on a roster. 

Josh does not get knocked out very often but if he is starting a number of games he is worth it otherwise Bills would have signed a lower priced player.

 

Bills will likely counter with lower salaries since they will be on hook for more this year for one year rental. 

[Niagara Dude]

1 hour ago, nucci said:

I understand that but Josh seems ok 

this is such an overused statement. Players switch teams all the time...coaches watch film of other teams...there are scouts who watch other teams play all season. I don't think signing Bates is going to give Patriots a better chance to beat us

I doubt they would just sign him for information,  there was to be some interest in his talent there

1 hour ago, JGMcD2 said:

So Keenum is a cap hit of $3.5M for Buffalo? 
 

A better QB than Bridgewater with a smaller cap hit. A MUCH better QB than Kyle Allen with a slightly larger cap hit. 
 

And all it cost us was a pick that would’ve never made the roster… nice. 

Is that now confirmed  (3.5m) cap hit?  if yes then it's very reasonable amount for a backup.

[Niagara Dude]

1 hour ago, SCBills said:

I don’t want to spend on Barkley, but if he’s willing to come back for a min deal as QB3, that’s a no-brainer given what he brings off the field and in the QB room. 

I agree ,  offer limited guarantee contract and then maybe draft QB in late rounds or sign undrafted free agent QB to compete with Barkley for 3 string job

[Niagara Dude]

1 hour ago, nucci said:

and we still have a 7th round pick

It's now very manageable at 3.5 mllion,  i am much happier hearing of lower number.  Now we just need to sign a starting level corner and this free agency period would be a complete success for Beane.  

 

Like everything I am seeing and CB just adds a cherry on top

[RaoulDuke79]

Still blows my my when I hear "veteran Case Keenum"...damn I'm getting old.

Edited March 20, 2022 by RaoulDuke79

[Aussie Joe]

This signing looks like it’s vintage Beane..

 

Got the Browns to pay his $1m bonus for the cost of a 7th and at $3.5m Keenan is good value ..assume he might be chasing a ring also..

 

Hopefully he won’t see the field in meaningful action just like Mitch ..apart from Week 18 when they have clinched home field… but if Josh misses a couple of games Case might  be a chance of getting us a win…

 

Well done Beane.,,

[Sweats]

Browns shoulve made it a two for one deal and unload Baker at the same time, however, a 7th rounder is much too high for him.

 

Bravo Beane......bravo.

[JaCrispy]

4 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

Pray to the sweet baby Jesus that nothing happens to Josh!

 

Case Keenum?

 

 

I pray it regardless...😉

[Rocket94]

22 hours ago, Let's Go Buffalo said:

This would be fine with me. Keenum already has some proven reps with Diggs....Minneapolis Miracle......so that's a plus. Luckily, that's just an insurance policy in this Case!

Look at Keenum's stats a few years ago. He nearly had a 4,000 yarder.

[TBBills]

4 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

Pray to the sweet baby Jesus that nothing happens to Josh!

 

Case Keenum?

 

 

You should be doing this regardless b.c if Josh is out it doesn't matter who the backup is.

[Norcalbillsfan]

Needed a qb that could come in and still beat the jets or dolphins if josh is out a few weeks. Especially with how competitive the AFC is, can't afford a loss to the jets. And keenum gives us that, I like it.

[UKBillFan]

I'm sort of surprised the Browns let him go to be honest; they're not seriously looking to keep Mayfield on as the number two QB are they? And if they're acting as if Watson will be suspended for a large period of time, and expecting Mayfield to step in, then I thought Keenum would be the perfect back up. Think we've got a steal, especially if we get Barkley back too to support Josh.

[Another Fan]

Solid guy/seasoned quarterback.  It's a good pick up.

 

Heaven forbid he should have to start his only seemingly weakness is his arm isn't very strong.  

[hemma]

Some teams make so many odd decisions that can screw them for years

 

Having Beane on ‘the team’ gives the Bills such an advantage.

[aristocrat]

Solid qb that will win week 17 next year so josh can rest up 

[John from Riverside]

4 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said:

Nobody would ever offer that much for Keenum on the final year of his contract.  He went for a 7th.  The NFL isn't like the movie Draft Day. To put this in perspective, if someone had offered Cleveland a 6th, they wouldn't have sent him to the Bills for a 7th.  Same story like last year when some were saying trade Mitch for a #1 if offered-Nobody offered. 

We didnt trade Money mitch when people came calling last year.

5 hours ago, BillsMafi$ said:

 

This sit better with you Niagra?

[No_Matter_What]

Sportrac has now Keenum in violet (which is very rare) with the following comment: Player can void the 2022 year with a $3.5M payback.

 

Anybody knows what that means? It sounds like he can give us $3.5M back and find a better deal if he wants.