Tremaine Edmunds will test free agency

[DabillsDaBillsDaBills]

I would've liked to see Edmunds sign here at a discount, but I have nothing against Edmunds if he wants to try to maximize his earnings in FA. I'll wish him the best (other than when he plays the Bills). 

 

It shouldn't be hard to find a JAG that can do ~80% of what Edmunds does for ~20% of the cost. 

 

It also shouldn't be difficult to draft a replacement with the 3rd round comp pick that Edmunds would net us. Of course that would require Beane to actually follow the comp pick formula and not just sign a ton of backup level players to small deals. 

[aristocrat]

Comp pick here we come!

[DrDawkinstein]

23 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said:

Vander Esch....3M/yr....$17M saved for OL.

 

That's not how contracts work tho.

 

Re-signing Edmunds would likely reduce his cap hit from last year, from ~$13M to ~$9M, and wouldnt get to $20M until 2026.

[Mango]

5 hours ago, Success said:

We will miss him quite a bit if he leaves.

 

He's not irreplaceable - but he is one of the leaders & playmakers on D.  It adds one more thing to Beane's list if he moves on.

 

 

I agree. I find Edmunds a slightly frustrating player, but he plays a major role here. 

It isn't just one more replacement. It would mean that Beane will have only re-signed 2 of his top 100 picks that he drafted. Knox and Allen. Certainly there are a bunch on the roster that have not come due. But he will have drafted and let Edmunds and Philips walk.

 

We expect him to also let Oliver and Singletary walk. He already cut/traded Ford and Moss. 

 

Assuming the above happens the Bills will be left with AJE, Basham, Spencer Brown, Rousseau, Elam, Cook, and Bernard. Woof

 

Edit: There is a reasonable case to also let Brown, AJE, Basham, and Bernard walk based on play to day. 



 

Edited February 17, 2023 by Mango

[Snappysnackcakes]

[Awwufelloff]

10 minutes ago, aristocrat said:

Comp pick here we come!

for this draft? What pick would it be? 

[HeHateMe]

Thank God, protect Beane from himself... time to move on.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

The MLB is the lynchpin to the defense. Since it appears they let him walk, how are they not burning a high end pick to get the kind of athlete this defense needs there?

 

I don’t think there is a bargain version in FA, and they don’t see where have a replacement on the roster.

trying to recall who the lbs were in 2017, Preston Brown and Lorax? Was the D any good or didn’t need to be b/c offense was anemic..

[Gisele]

Twice a day the broken clock in my office is exactly correct.  That's how I view Edmunds.

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

1 hour ago, Not at the table Karlos said:

Takeo or Brandon?

Takeo lol

[Simon Says]

2 hours ago, Einstein said:

 

Bingo.

I dont know that they have even discussed $$$ yet. Bills have to clear cap space first.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

1 minute ago, Gisele said:

Twice a day the broken clock in my office is exactly correct.  That's how I view Edmunds.

I feel like everyone on defense is replaceable, just not all at once. Like Poyer is replaceable as long as Hyde is healthy. Edmunds is replaceable as long as Milano is healthy.

[Beck Water]

2 hours ago, HappyDays said:

 

Anything is possible but it sounds like we have seen the end of Edmunds' career as a Bill. Which leaves more room to build the offense.

 

I mean, he shouldn't "commit" to anyone until there's a contract he's willing to sign. 

 

On the other hand, Milano pretty much said the same thing, and wound up re-signing with the Bills.

 

In the article:

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And perhaps that's the case he fights to get his deal in the same range as a player like the Titans' Zach Cunningham at $14.5 million per year. Cunningham has logged higher tackle totals, but Edmunds is the better linebacker in coverage. 

"Very good-sized LB with good length and instincts," an AFC scout told me. "[He's a] three-down player with versatility. Still a young ascending player. … Good fit in any scheme."

 

[bobobonators]

Ultimately the way I look at it is:  nothing Edmunds did/brings to the table in the future makes us decidedly better than Bengals or Chiefs. The proof is in the tape. 
 

So invest that money where the difference can result in wins when they matter:  deep in the playoffs vs said teams. Those positions would be OL, WR, DL. 
 

We already have one stud LB in Milano. Realistically, how many teams have two highly paid LB’s? It’s not practical. 

[Beck Water]

2 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

He’s likely gone then. I know Milano did the same and signed back but Edmunds is going to get $20 million per year.

 

That's Roquan Smith money.  Please explain why you feel Edmunds should get Roquan Smith money.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

1 minute ago, Beck Water said:

 

That's Roquan Smith money.  Please explain why you feel Edmunds should get Roquan Smith money.

Never said he should get it. He will get it. Open market is crazy.

[JaCrispy]

2 hours ago, Einstein said:

This would be the 5th player from that 2018 draft to be gone.

 

Edmunds - gone

Teller - gone

Phillips - gone

Mccloud - gone

Proehl - gone

 

This sounds about right for Beane…😉

[No_Matter_What]

2 hours ago, TheFunPolice said:

This is very, very bad news for anyone who wants a real investment on offense. 

 

Edmunds is a pretty good LB, but will he command elite $$?

 

To anyone celebrating him leaving, expect yet another 1st round defense draft pick. Either S, LB, or good old DL. 

 

WR after round 4. OL we can do without because Allen can always run for his life, which is an "advantage" for us and part of his skillet apparently. 

 

 

Funny, I think this would mean the direct opposite (if true).

 

I think people underestimate Beane and McD. I guess they realized that they need to change they approach a little bit. I am pretty sure that even though people mock them now the draft will be heavily offense oriented. And letting Edmunds go means that they are willing to invest in offense even more.

 

I am not happy if he goes, but I fully support the idea to invest in offense and try to get similar results with less on defense. And I really expect Beane to go this direction. I guess we'll see. 

[Rc2catch]

I think if the scheme is staying as is they are going to miss Edmunds and many of the folks saying no big loss will be bashing the new guy non stop.  I hope he signs with a team that plays a more aggressive style of defense. I would like to see if his game improves or stays on the conservative side. 

[nucci]

2 hours ago, KDIGGZ said:

 

I think if all he cares about is money, he will find someone willing to pay stupidly uhh I mean handsomely 

Money is important. His first and probably only chance to get a big contract.