mrags Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said: "In" can be simply calling. Which I haven't denied they did. But you're implying there was more to it than that and I just don't see it. The disparity between what AZ is asking and what we can afford and/or be interested in doing given our circumstances is too great for me to believe it was anything more than that. If there was a chance, Beane wouldn't have said what he said and Tim Graham wouldn't have reported what he reported. I also wouldn't point to us bringing back Smoke and Bease and talking to OBJ as "we've been in on every WR". There's tons of FA's that have signed this offseason that I'm sure we haven't talked to. My point was that we’ve been “in” on getting more weapons for Allen since last season. It’s continued. Some/many of us believe it’s not enough. That a bigger splash is needed. That is debatable. But the fact is we still don’t have a legit #2 that churns our yards and first downs like we would like. At least haven’t found one yet. Beane has shown he msg had interest. He was in on OBJ talks going back to last year. He was in on talks regarding DHop. He’s picked up multiple FAs. The facts are there that he’s aware what we have hasn’t been enough.
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 10 hours ago, GoBills! said: DHOP signed yet? We are so close to 200 pages....Heard he is going to the raiders now lol It. is. not. a. signing. He's highly likely to be traded
SoCal Deek Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 25 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: It. is. not. a. signing. He's highly likely to be traded Let’s offer them Zach Ertz, straight up! Oh wait….
nucci Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 29 minutes ago, One Buffalo said: They think he'll be released and it's possible he signs with Pats or Chiefs under certain conditions. This is considered reporting now I guess 1
Negan Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 Getting nothing for him would be a very Cardsy move. 1
78thealltimegreat Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, nucci said: They think he'll be released and it's possible he signs with Pats or Chiefs under certain conditions. This is considered reporting now I guess The Chiefs I could see but New England? Why would he goto a team that seems destined for last place in its division he just left that setup in Arizona
17islongenough Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 Only 13 more pages to go until Hopkins is a bill
boyst Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 @Alphadawg7 so far nothing Only some speculation by someone named Dan kleevman saying dhop could be released and the pats and chiefs are linked 1
Bills!Win! Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 27 minutes ago, Negan said: Getting nothing for him would be a very Cardsy move. A Big Baller Beane move as well 1
Buffalo03 Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, One Buffalo said: If he is released, there is no reason not to pursue this further. We wouldn't have to give up a thing and can possibly sign him to a better deal 1
boyst Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Buffalo03 said: If he is released, there is no reason not to pursue this further. We wouldn't have to give up a thing and can possibly sign him to a better deal 1) he'd not be a comp pick factor 2) contract would be partially offset by Arizona's previous contract so we get him discounted. Does anyone know how much AZ guaranteed him? Edited April 3, 2023 by boyst
Einstein's Dog Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, boyst said: @Alphadawg7 so far nothing Only some speculation by someone named Dan kleevman saying dhop could be released and the pats and chiefs are linked Actually, Dan K is quoting SI reporter Albert Breer, who is saying some teams think DHop will be released. Ridiculous thought by some teams that may just be leaking this to reduce the price. The supposed logic behind teams thinking DHop will be released is: “There’s nobody who was willing to take on Hopkins’ contract and pay the Cardinals initial asking price.” Seems like a lot of negotiating room is being missed there- between initial asking price and release. 1
One Buffalo Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 Yeah seems to me like part of the negotiating process playing out in the media. 1
Einstein's Dog Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, Buffalo03 said: If he is released, there is no reason not to pursue this further. We wouldn't have to give up a thing and can possibly sign him to a better deal The Bills need to keep pursuing this prior to release. IMO, if the Cards released DHop it would show an error from Beane. IMO DHop is worth his salary and a low round pick. If DHop is released it would be a free for all and auction that would be tough to win. The price drops for how much of DHop's contract the acquiring team needs to pick up. Since it is starting to look like the Cards do not want to pay, it is mostly a salary dump, then the deal can be a slightly increased version of the B Cooks deal. But with the flexibility of negotiating before the trade, you can arrange it so DHop doesn't take a salary reduction but the cap hit could be better for us. You can extend it out and give upfront signing bonuses and guarantees. 3
papazoid Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 maybe dhop and his agent are helping to force his way out by refusing to renegotiate his contract with any team interested in trading for him and spreading these stories ? if a free agent....that could favor kc a little as they are likely to pay more than bills and he would immediately be their #1 WR......in buff he'd be #2WR
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, papazoid said: maybe dhop and his agent are helping to force his way out by refusing to renegotiate his contract with any team interested in trading for him and spreading these stories ? if a free agent....that could favor kc a little as they are likely to pay more than bills and he would immediately be their #1 WR......in buff he'd be #2WR He probably chose KC. They have an offense that's actually well-coached and they win Superbowls. 1
BuffaloBillyG Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 At this point, I'm thinking that the end result will be DHop staying in Arizona under a reworked contract. 1
Airseven Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said: At this point, I'm thinking that the end result will be DHop staying in Arizona under a reworked contract. If no one is meeting Arizona’s demands, the only leverage they have is to wait. Which they are. Somebody will answer the bell in a month.
mrags Posted April 3, 2023 Posted April 3, 2023 If DHop does get traded, I believe it’ll happen the week of, or during the draft. I believe they will part ways for sure. Too much smoke, there has to be some fire there. But I firmly believe it’ll be during the draft when someone falls the way they want in the draft.
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