Per Shefty - Bills “expected to lose” Poyer and Edmunds

[BeastMode54]

Tremaine and Poyer. I knew Poyer was gone but was hoping they'd get Edmunds back. And I'm surprised they haven't started restructuring any deals yet, Josh being the biggest one

[TheyCallMeAndy]

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Poyer isn’t surprising, Edmunds is disappointing but you can only pay so much on upside. Will have a new look defense in 2023. 
 

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Edited March 8, 2023 by TheyCallMeAndy

[BillsFan130]

Good. Spend the money on the offence.

[Success]

I've been pretty big on keeping Edmunds - but I'd also be okay if we used that money elsewhere. They can probably get another effective LB for half the price; not as impactful as Edmunds, but we don't necessarily need that if we shore up other areas.

 

 

[H2o]

Fine by me. I don't want Beane to overpay either of them. Poyer is about to be 32 and Tremaine wants Warner/Roquan type $$$. Thank you for your service. ✌️✌️

[MJS]

There are a lot of options at safety and linebacker in free agency this year.

[Andrew Son]

Pretty big indictment on Tremaine.

 

Beane talks constantly about drafting and retaining.  But they are going to let a 24 y/o first round pick team captain walk without giving him a second contract?

 

[Virgil]

This is amazing how….

 

 

See what I did there?

[Steptide]

Just now, SWATeam said:

Pretty big indictment on Tremaine.

 

Beane talks constantly about drafting and retaining.  But they are going to let a 24 y/o first round pick team captain walk without giving him a second contract?

 

Edmunds was good this last season, but other than that he's been wildly inconsistent 

[gobills404]

Need as much cap space as possible to sign more 30+ year old defensive linemen

[Andrew Son]

Just now, Steptide said:

Edmunds was good this last season, but other than that he's been wildly inconsistent 

I agree, and it seems like the Bills do too.

[DrDawkinstein]

This is both a big "no duh" and also a non story since nothing is even close to official and it's just conjecture in the doldrums of the offseason. Almost sounds like the team is negotiating through the media on this one.

 

"Expected" to lose... ok, yeah, we've all been expecting it.

[Alphadawg7]

9 minutes ago, BeastMode54 said:

Tremaine and Poyer. I knew Poyer was gone but was hoping they'd get Edmunds back. And I'm surprised they haven't started restructuring any deals yet, Josh being the biggest one

This is yesterdays news

[Mr. WEO]

this is shocking

[BruceVilanch]

We were expected to lose Milano too. I will wait until everything shakes out before I start worrying. 

[Patrick Duffy]

Pretty much expected 

[ColoradoBills]

9 minutes ago, BeastMode54 said:

Tremaine and Poyer. I knew Poyer was gone but was hoping they'd get Edmunds back. And I'm surprised they haven't started restructuring any deals yet, Josh being the biggest one

 

If history is any indication, Beane will restructure enough to get under the cap before the "ides of March" and restructure as he signs.

I don't expect him to do it all at once.

[Dr. Who]

I don't see how this is a surprise. I don't believe it is an indictment on Tremaine. He can simply get more on the open market than what we can prudentially alot for his position. Poyer is great, but he's old with significant wear and tear. Cheaper replacements and more resources devoted to oline and offensive weapons is the right strategy. I'm hoping they follow through, whilst anticipating a pretty good chance they go D in the first . . . again.

[Matt_In_NH]

I have been assuming this.  I like Edmunds a lot but I don't think the Bills should pay what he will get on the open market.  No matter what people say/assume, you are constrained in terms of spending and you have to make decisions.

[Bigvinny]

Nobody fears the Bills defense. They need a nasty dude in the middle.