Per Yardbarker, Aiyuk may want out of SF

[FireChans]

1 minute ago, Shaw66 said:

I think this list demonstrates that the receiver issue is quite manageable, so long as we assume Diggs will return to form.  Personally, I think Diggs was dealing with undisclosed, or underdisclosed, injuries, and he'll be back.  If that's true, they just need a quality #2, and they can fill in the #4 spot easily enough.  

 

The success of the passing game depends much more on what Brady does than some major overhauls of the wideout room. 

Diggs gutted out the ProBowl with his mystery injury.

[The Jokeman]

2 hours ago, BillsWest said:

They went on to say one option would be a trade to Buffalo for Diggs.  One disgruntled wr for another.  Though Diggs is 5 years older and has double the salary.

It cost us a lot more than just Diggs to get Ayuk as he's going to be in his prime years. While I'd love to have him not sure he's worth the compensation unless we get him for a 2nd or lower. 

55 minutes ago, Mark Vader said:

Sounds like Aiyuk values himself more than he's really worth. Is he that good?

Close to 18 yards per catch, 71.4% catch rate about to be 26 years old. He might not be the best WR in the NFL but he's in the top 10-15 discussion IMO

Edited February 14 by The Jokeman

[RyanC883]

1 hour ago, H2o said:

Financially, we cannot trade Diggs. The only way would be if he added like 3 void years to his contract so we could spread out the cap hit. And I don't know if that's even legal by NFL rules, to add void years to a contract without adding anything else. It's not gonna happen. I think Aiyuk, if traded, will end up in Houston, New England, or maybe Tennessee. 

 

no.  send him to an nfc team!!

[SoonerBillsFan]

1 hour ago, FireChans said:

Diggs gutted out the ProBowl with his mystery injury.

Right? Looks pretty healthy to me.

[DCofNC]

2 hours ago, Mark Vader said:

Sounds like Aiyuk values himself more than he's really worth. Is he that good?

I would argue no, Idgaf about the All-pro award, whats does he actually do that’s special?  I can’t find it.

[Chicken Boo]

2 hours ago, Mark Vader said:

Sounds like Aiyuk values himself more than he's really worth. Is he that good?

 

He put up damn good numbers this year.  The talent isn't in question.  Just needs to be in the right situation. 

 

Not saying that I'm interested or that Bills should pursue him, but there'd be no drop off in production here if you swapped him for Diggs.  My opinion.  

[BarleyNY]

2 hours ago, H2o said:

Financially, we cannot trade Diggs. The only way would be if he added like 3 void years to his contract so we could spread out the cap hit. And I don't know if that's even legal by NFL rules, to add void years to a contract without adding anything else. It's not gonna happen. I think Aiyuk, if traded, will end up in Houston, New England, or maybe Tennessee. 

 

No, it does not work like that. When a player is cut or traded all paid signing bonus money that has not been accounted for accelerates to the current year if pre 6/1. Post 6/1 it goes to the following year except for what is already being accounted for in the current year. 

[Solomon Grundy]

20 hours ago, EasternOHBillsFan said:

 

His go to guy is now Kincaid, FYI... the numbers bear that out since Brady took over.

Stats... When Josh needs to convert a crucial 1st down, he looks for Diggs. 

[HOUSE]

Lol, there is absolutely no proof that Diggs is disgruntled 

I can see this will be a very painful off season filled with BS rumors 😕 

[T master]

A trade for Diggs is just not going to happen !!! The only way it could for the Bills is if they could find a team to take on his contract along with the trade .

 

The Bills are in no way going to trade him & take the cap hit of his contract so we all can forget that . 

 

Never say never but i just don't see it !!

 

Get some young WR talent in the draft that will be more cost effective until Diggs retires or they can wave him with the least amount of cap use to go into the future .

 

 Diggs still has some left in the tank & if a D coordinator were to not to plan for him when getting ready to play the Bills along with a couple of good young WR's and who they already have i fell Diggs would make them pay . But i guess ya'll can dream .

[LABILLBACKER]

22 hours ago, TheFunPolice said:

Aiyuk+Diggs= Von Miller type money/cap hit

 

That's depressing, because I would much rather have the 2 WR than a DE who can't play anymore 

 

 

This conversation is depressing.  I'd much rather discuss the 5% chance Von gets suspended and we're off the hook with that ridiculous contract. This is why it's so critical we draft 2 promising wrs in April. 

[EasternOHBillsFan]

10 hours ago, Solomon Grundy said:

Stats... When Josh needs to convert a crucial 1st down, he looks for Diggs. 

 

Last drive:

 

Diggs- 3 targets, 0 catches, 0 yards.

Kincaid- 3 targets, 3 catches, 21 yards.

 

3rd down plays to Knox, himself (run), Sherfield.

 

Not buying.

[Turk71]

On 2/14/2024 at 9:48 AM, Mark Vader said:

Sounds like Aiyuk values himself more than he's really worth. Is he that good?

He's the #2 rated wr out 128 on PFF, behind only Tyreek.

Regardless of opinions on PFF rankings, he is universally regarded as being a really good wr.

[billsfan89]

On 2/14/2024 at 10:10 AM, Sweats said:

No way does any team want Diggs with that attitude and contract baggage.

 

Not to mention about to be 31 years old and didn't have a great ending to his season. I still love Diggs but the Bills are for better or worse "Stuck" with him. Grab a WR in round 1 and round 3 along with a decent vet to replace Harty and give Shakir a bigger role, you can also kick the tires on Shorter. WR is going to need a lot of attention this off-season likely in the draft and in free agency.

[NewEra]

6 hours ago, Turk71 said:

He's the #2 rated wr out 128 on PFF, behind only Tyreek.

Regardless of opinions on PFF rankings, he is universally regarded as being a really good wr.

Tyrel Dodson was the #2 rated LB behind Fred Warner.

 

that said- Aiyuk is dam good, but he’s not a fit for Buffalo imo.  Too much 💴 

Edited February 16 by NewEra

[Matt_In_NH]

On 2/14/2024 at 1:39 PM, Shaw66 said:

I think this list demonstrates that the receiver issue is quite manageable, so long as we assume Diggs will return to form.  Personally, I think Diggs was dealing with undisclosed, or underdisclosed, injuries, and he'll be back.  If that's true, they just need a quality #2, and they can fill in the #4 spot easily enough.  

 

The success of the passing game depends much more on what Brady does than some major overhauls of the wideout room. 

 

I would argue there is hardly a receiver issue which I know will get big reactions.  Diggs Shakir and Kincaid are a pretty good set of three pass catchers with two still developing.  A rookie and vet are likely.  The holes on defense are much larger, they have 1DT but they need at lease 4, They have 2 DE's (3 if you count Jonathan) but need at least 4.  Hyde has to be replaced.   Possibly some other holes could be made if they have any cap casualties.

[Kaenon]

I would take Aiyuk in a moment, but we can't pay him.

[PayDaBill$]

On 2/14/2024 at 1:00 PM, Sestak4ever said:

Probably KC. They will look for a number 1 wr this offseason.

And killing us at every turn.  

[Warriorspikes51]

IMO he won't be traded.  Even if the Bills could afford him, I'd rather just draft 2 of our own WR talents in Rounds 1-3

[Big Turk]

On 2/14/2024 at 10:46 AM, BillsWest said:

They went on to say one option would be a trade to Buffalo for Diggs.  One disgruntled wr for another.  Though Diggs is 5 years older and has double the salary.

 

Diggs isn't disgruntled