Aaron Donald $ Details for Acquiring Team if Traded (Sports Illustrated Article)

[BuffaloBillyG]

22 hours ago, Nephilim17 said:

I could be wrong but I highly doubt Donald plays on a new team without a new deal.

So I don't buy that you can have him for only $13.5 and $10 million over the next two years.

I do agree that he would likely want new a new deal. However, if a team is trading for him and giving him a new deal they can structure it a lot of diff ways including adding void years to minimize the cap hit as well. I believe they could even structure it back loaded so his actual cap hits are LESS than that $13.5 and $10 million the first two years as well.

[TheFunPolice]

If he goes anywhere it's back home to Pittsburgh, IMO.

 

That defense would be sick

[Gregg]

3 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said:

If he goes anywhere it's back home to Pittsburgh, IMO.

 

That defense would be sick

 

The AFCN might have the best rivalries out of all the divisions. Those four teams really hate each other, and they usually beat the **** out of each other as well. Anything to make it harder for the Bengals is a good thing. 

[Nephilim17]

33 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

I do agree that he would likely want new a new deal. However, if a team is trading for him and giving him a new deal they can structure it a lot of diff ways including adding void years to minimize the cap hit as well. I believe they could even structure it back loaded so his actual cap hits are LESS than that $13.5 and $10 million the first two years as well.

I hear you. But we've pushed a LOT of money into the future already. Is Donald enough of a difference maker still at this point in his career to continue to do that?

I"d like to think when Diggs and Von are done (and maybe a few other guys) in a couple years that we can reload with some younger guys who will want big contracts. I guess it's the "all in now" vs. competitive every year philosophy. If getting Donald wins us the SB, ore makes us far more likely to win, I'm good with it. Does he make that much of a difference still?

[BuffaloBillyG]

3 minutes ago, Nephilim17 said:

I hear you. But we've pushed a LOT of money into the future already. Is Donald enough of a difference maker still at this point in his career to continue to do that?

I"d like to think when Diggs and Von are done (and maybe a few other guys) in a couple years that we can reload with some younger guys who will want big contracts. I guess it's the "all in now" vs. competitive every year philosophy. If getting Donald wins us the SB, ore makes us far more likely to win, I'm good with it. Does he make that much of a difference still?

He absolutely is. No question about it. 

 

Now, I don't see the Bills making this move, but it's not because of financial reasons. I don't think Beane would feel good about giving up the draft compensation that the Rams would likely be looking for if they choose to move him.  And I can't blame him there. As fans it's easy to sit here and scream "DON'T CARE HOW...I WANT IT NOW" all sounding like Veruca from the Willie Wonka movie. But mortgaging the future is a risky endeavor and one that if it doesn't work out has far reaching consequences on not only his job security, but the job security of everyone under him. 

[Einstein's Dog]

19 hours ago, John from Riverside said:

I’m more interested in what it would cost to get Mike Evans

I agree, with the DHop situation looking like he wants more than OBJ money, I think he might be priced out.  An M Evans trade could be interesting.

 

Also Chandler Jones is intriguing to me.  What would the Raiders be looking for to move over only a $1.6M cap hit this year.

[Saxum]

Speaking of Aaron Donald - have you seen his Uber Eats commercial?

An Uber Eats delivery is late because Aaron Donald is helping an elderly Asian lady across the street with her holding his arm.

The lady is Eileen Saki who died recently )May 1) and played Rosie on M*A*S*H in 9 episodes.

It so reminded me of walking with my wife's mother in Hong Kong.

 

 

I get a feeling Aaron Donald will try his hand at acting post NFL career.

[wppete]

I’d do Ed Oliver and a 1st for Donald. Would be an insane Defense. 

[Saxum]

3 hours ago, wppete said:

I’d do Ed Oliver and a 1st for Donald. Would be an insane Defense. 

 

Until Donald and Van Miller get injured and Bills need to sign UDFAs with no experience since all they can afford.

[PatsFanNH]

On 6/1/2023 at 11:05 AM, Mynamemike said:

I’d do 3rd this year and a third next year.  Throw in Oliver too

I think a minimum of a 1st be needed to get him. IMO the Bengals would be a good fit for him. They need more D talent to compliment that O talent.. and we’ll best to win now while in the rookie contract window.. 

[BigDingus]

People forget he's only played 9 seasons in the league. He's getting up there, but can certainly still produce. Compare that to Von, who has played 12 seasons & is about to enter year 13.

 

Obviously different positions, but considering Donald is considered by many to be the best DT ever, I'd be confident he could still be productive for another couple years. Do I think Buffalo will get him? No, but I still think he'll be an asset for whoever gets him. 

[Simon]

On 6/2/2023 at 9:52 AM, TheFunPolice said:

If he goes anywhere it's back home to Pittsburgh, IMO.

 

That defense would be sick

 

If I was a Guard and walked up to the LOS and saw Cam Heyward and Aaron Donald standing over there, I'd probably grab my hamstring and throw myself on the ground.

[BillsShredder83]

3 hours ago, Simon said:

 

If I was a Guard and walked up to the LOS and saw Cam Heyward and Aaron Donald standing over there, I'd probably grab my hamstring and throw myself on the ground.

Man that'd be fun to see, with TJ too obviously