Arik Armstead released, signs with Jax

[BillsFanForever19]

He has a large market and is going to be paid to Start at 3T. We have Oliver there. It doesn't make much sense for us.

 

I'd also say that 9.5 times out of 10 when we're "linked" to someone - it's exaggerated or just flat out fiction, leaked by agents. 

Edited March 14 by BillsFanForever19

[BuffAlone]

7 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

Not when it mattered

Well,you never say anything pleasant,when it matters...soooo

[DJB]

I’d love to add an impact guy somewhere on this team and if it isn’t WR then going with a monster DT is a good start. 
 

Then we sign a solid S for cheap and go WR in round 1 . 
 

 

[Warriorspikes51]

1 minute ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

He has a large market and is going to be paid to Start at 3T. We have Oliver there. It doesn't make much sense for us.

 

I'd also say that 9.5 times out of 10 when we're "linked" to someone - it's exaggerated or just flat out fiction.

except in this case it’s legit. Per HappyDays we requested dibs to match his best offer

 

Arik can play all across the line.  Rousseau and Armstead as your run defenders at DE is nasty. Then he moves inside on pass rush downs next to Oliver.

(FYI his own twitter page he calls himself a DE)

Edited March 14 by Warriorspikes51

[Billl]

1 minute ago, GoBills808 said:

Genuinely baffled we still believe these kinds of defensive investments are going to produce results

What if I told you he was playing on a hurt foot and a knee injury that required offseason surgery?  Does that sweeten the deal?

[uticaclub]

He had wings for lunch

[Aussie Joe]

6 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

He has a large market and is going to be paid to Start at 3T. We have Oliver there. It doesn't make much sense for us.

 

 

He can play for DQJ on passing downs … i think he will get plenty of snaps …  the question is a familiar one … how much money do they want to keep putting in the DL… the money is the concern  even if it ends up $8-10m 

Edited March 14 by Aussie Joe

[BillsFanForever19]

6 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

except in this case it’s legit. Per HappyDays we requested dibs to match his best offer

 

And as I said to that, it could very well be a matter of him calling us saying he's interested in coming here.

 

Knowing that he has a market, we told him "give us a call with what you get and then we'll see" - full well knowing that the answer's going to be "can't match that".

 

Unless he's cool not Starting and not being paid full market price - it's not happening. He reportedly has an ~10 team market. I don't see any way ours is going to be remotely the best option.

 

1 minute ago, Aussie Joe said:

He can play for DQJ on passing downs … i think he will get plenty of snaps …  the question is a familiar one … how much money do they want to keep putting in the DL… the money is a concern 

 

There's that too. I find it kind of funny that everyone has crucified Beane for spending big money and high Draft picks on the DL on the regular.

 

Now everyone's like "ooh, shiny!".

Edited March 14 by BillsFanForever19

[Bag of Milk]

5 minutes ago, Billl said:

What if I told you he was playing on a hurt foot and a knee injury that required offseason surgery?  Does that sweeten the deal?

Also,despite being injured he still had 8 or 9 pressures, so there's that.

 

2 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

And as I said to that, it could very well be a matter of him calling us saying he's interested in coming here.

 

Knowing that he has a market, we told him "give us a call with what you get and then we'll see" - full well knowing that the answer's going to be "can't match that".

 

Unless he's cool not Starting and not being paid full market price - it's not happening. He reportedly has an ~10 team market. I don't see any way ours is going to be remotely the best option.

Armstead WOULD be starting.

[BillsFanForever19]

1 minute ago, Bag of Milk said:

Also,despite being injured he still had 8 or 9 pressures, so there's that.

 

Armstead WOULD be starting.

 

Over Oliver? No way.

[Warriorspikes51]

Just now, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

And as I said to that, it could very well be a matter of him calling us saying he's interested in coming here.

 

Knowing that he has a market, we told him "give us a call with what you get and then we'll see" - full well knowing that the answer's going to be "can't match that".

 

Unless he's cool not Starting and not being paid full market price - it's not happening. He reportedly has an ~10 team market. I don't see any way ours is going to be remotely the best option.

I’m sure it’s real mutual interest. He has 2 young girls. His wife’s parents and medical practice are here. It would make logical sense he would want to be here.  

[FireChans]

11 minutes ago, GoBills808 said:

Genuinely baffled we still believe these kinds of defensive investments are going to produce results

Time to fire Beane

[Dr. Who]

1 minute ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

I’m sure it’s real mutual interest. He has 2 young girls. His wife’s parents and medical practice are here. It would make logical sense he would want to be here.  

In the eternal battle between Warriorspikes51 and BillsFanForever19, I think you have more ammo than usual on this one.

[GoBills808]

Just now, FireChans said:

Time to fire Beane

If we end up w one of him or Simmons I'll be right there tbh

[Warriorspikes51]

1 minute ago, GoBills808 said:

If we end up w one of him or Simmons I'll be right there tbh

yea I mean why try to get difference makers that are CRITICAL for Super Bowl teams

[BillsFanForever19]

5 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

I’m sure it’s real mutual interest. He has 2 young girls. His wife’s parents and medical practice are here. It would make logical sense he would want to be here. 

 

That makes sense. Us in the shape we're at financially and with who we have starting at 3T, beating out 9 or so other suitors? That doesn't.

 

2 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

yea I mean why try to get difference makers that are CRITICAL for Super Bowl teams

 

Wait, wait, wait.... isn't you who's always saying "it doesn't matter who we line up on Defense - it isn't slowing down Mahomes"? 

Edited March 14 by BillsFanForever19

[CaptnCoke11]

I see this as about less than 1%.  Some other team will offer him a nice contract that we can’t come close to.  

[GoBills808]

Just now, Warriorspikes51 said:

yea I mean why try to get difference makers that are CRITICAL for Super Bowl teams

If I have to spell it out for you I will

 

We do not have a personnel problem on defense. Our defense routinely bodybags the regular season. We have a postseason coaching/philosophy problem on defense

[Warriorspikes51]

Just now, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

That makes sense. Us in the shape we're at financially and with who we have starting at 3T, beating out 9 or so other suitors? That doesn't.

with the way we value rotation and versatility on the DL Beane was probably going crazy when he found out about Armstead.  
 

Not to mention the guy is a multi-year team Captain on a great defense & Walter Man of the Year nominee 4 times
 

Once we hear his best offer, Beane can pull whatever levers are needed

[Dr. Who]

Just now, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

That makes sense. Us in the shape we're at financially and with who we have starting at 3T, beating out 9 or so other suitors? That doesn't.

It would have to be a financial sacrifice that would still result in a decent payday, where the payoff is greater domestic happiness, and an appreciative wife. Somehow, I don't find that notion completely impossible to believe. Human flourishing can't just be summed up by  purely economic calculation.