Edmunds to Bears

[HappyDays]

3 minutes ago, Big Blitz said:

 

Makes sense actually - they got draft capital plus Edmonds.  

 

They got draft capital plus a worse player.

[mjd1001]

I would rather have Edmunds than not have him.   BUT I'd rather spend $18 million per year on the offensive line than on Edmunds.

[Roundybout]

1 minute ago, Straight Hucklebuck said:

Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. 
 

$18M per. 
 

Nope.

That’s an awful lot but I still hate to lose him. 

[Gisele]

Thank goodness we didn't spend that kind of money on him.

[DCofNC]

There it is, money is insane, good for him.

[Nitro]

As I said before on TBD, I was at the Chicago game and the fans were talking about Edmunds joining their team.  It was talk of Chicago sports radio on possible FA signings.  He has landed in a good place.  He and Poyer may garner the Bills a extra draft pick next year.

 

[KingBoots8]

Thank you 49 - glad you got paid, also glad we didn’t pay what you got. Wish you the best minus across the field from us

[dave mcbride]

Just now, DJB said:

18 per year is insane 

He's a better player than most Bills fans think he is, and the upside (youth, athleticism, experience, leadership) is tremendous.  He's not a perfect player but he's one of the better off-ball LBs in the league. He was great in pass pro last season, and it's a passing league.

[ColoradoBills]

Just now, dave mcbride said:

Agreed. I figured the Bears would go after him. It's definitely a loss for the Bills; he had a very good season last year. They're going to have to replace him in FA. I've wanted Lavonte David for a while given that I figured Edmunds was gone.  

 

Yes, but now fans can see that Beane couldn't do that money.  OL and get 2 WRs (1 draft/1FA).

[SCBills]

Praise Jesus 🙌🏼
 

Good player, not great.  
 

Time to re-allocate that money. 

[Franco_92]

5 minutes ago, KDIGGZ said:

Haha I called it, enjoy irrelevancy. Hope the $ was worth it 

It is for most people 

[babulator]

Good for him, we weren't going to pay him that, nor should we. Let's see who fills his spot now, wonder if Matt will start calling plays.

 

I don't think the Bears will be bringing home the Lombardi anytime soon, so nbd,  and @  least he's in the NFC.

[dave mcbride]

Just now, HappyDays said:

 

They got draft capital plus a worse player.

I love Smith's game, but I won't be surprised if Edmunds is the better player next year. He got a lot better this past season -- meaning that he's improving.

[QCity]

What an odd move after investing in TJ Edwards. The Bills should call them about Jack Sanborn, he's looking like the odd man out.

[ChiGoose]

Very conflicted about this. 
 

On the one hand, I think Edmunds is very very good (and young) and combining him with Milano gives us one of the best LB tandems in the league. 
 

On the other hand, there’s no way the Bills could afford him at that price. And it’s not reasonable for him to take a substantial home town discount. I’m not going to malign players for getting their bag. 
 

I’m sad that he’s gone, but I’m happy for him. At least he’ll be on tv here in Chicago a lot. 

[Virgil]

It’s just annoying to lose him for nothing.   Not even a transition tag 

[OZBILLS]

LOL imagine paying that for THAT.

 

Good business Buffalo

[Einstein]

5 minutes ago, drummernut74 said:

4 yrs $72 million - $50 million guaranteed

Less per year than I thought he'd get.

 

Still too high for the Bills.

[17islongenough]

Just now, Virgil said:

It’s just annoying to lose him for nothing.   Not even a transition tag 

Don't worry the 49ers will get a comp pick

[gobills404]

I love Tremaine but how on Earth is he getting more than twice as much per year the Germaine Pratt??????