BuffaloBillyG Posted April 4 Posted April 4 I want a good WR out of the draft that can grow into that #1 role and be on a cost controlled rookie deal for the next 4-5 seasons. I do not want to give up high picks and then pay a guy top dollar on top of it. 4 1 Quote
Einstein's Dog Posted April 4 Posted April 4 5 minutes ago, Ya Digg? said: So the problem obviously is the Bills will have to pay him right away, and my guess would be Diggs current deal is the floor of what that deal would be. Personally I don’t know much about the guy-can he separate, can he make catches in traffic, I have read that he is a good YAC guy, but is that because of the system he was in? I also don’t want the Bills giving up their first round pick. If the 49ers came to the Bills with an offer they should listen, I’m not convinced the Bills should be calling them though I don't think the Bills would have to pay him big money right away. It's part of what makes Aiyuk attractive, his first year here would be a reasonable salary. The Bills could structure it for a multi-year contract with guaranteed money for later years. The real benefit is the reduction of risk in the 2024 season. I think the FO would really have to figure out Aiyuk's fit here though - culture/diva wise. It's not a good look forcing his way out of SF and we just went through it. Getting Rookies and penciling them in as pretty much WR1-ish is riskier than we have seen out of Beane in the past. But if the Bills can do it and go with rookies it really transitions this team to a Josh lead juggernaut. Getting the likes of McConkey/K Coleman/T Franklin/Legette would solidify Josh as the leader of this team and get the team with an offense that has a core that will be together for multiple years (Kincaid/Cook/Shakir/rookie WR). Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 I'm weary about players who try forcing their teams into tough spots. It always seems to happen with WR's. Ego position. Quote
BuffaloRebound Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Yes please. It would be more expensive in draft capital to go up for one of the top WR’s than it would for Aiyuk. Not interested in the Jalen Reagor/Justin Jefferson roulette game when it comes to drafting WR’s in that range. Quote
HaldimandBills Posted April 4 Posted April 4 two 2nds for Aiyuk and draft a receiver at 28 and you might break the NFL. 1 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 1 minute ago, BuffaloRebound said: Yes please. It would be more expensive in draft capital to go up for one of the top WR’s than it would for Aiyuk. Not interested in the Jalen Reagor/Justin Jefferson roulette game when it comes to drafting WR’s in that range. it will be 80-100 million more expensive for next 4 years of Aiyuk though 1 Quote
mannc Posted April 4 Posted April 4 1 minute ago, HaldimandBills said: two 2nds for Aiyuk and draft a receiver at 28 and you might break the NFL. Why couldn’t we get Aiyuk for one second round pick? Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Just now, mannc said: Why couldn’t we get Aiyuk for one second round pick? Because the Niners are going to want more for a player with a 17.9 YPC that just turned 26 Quote
gonzo1105 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 (edited) If they make a move on any veteran WR I expect it to be after the draft. Prob want to see what they end up with. Maybe it’s just me as well but I never considered Aiyuk to be a # 1 WR deserving of 20-25 million a year. Edited April 4 by gonzo1105 1 Quote
mannc Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Just now, Warriorspikes51 said: Because the Niners are going to want more for a player with a 17.9 YPC that just turned 26 The Niners can want more, but if no one else wants to pay it, that’s really irrelevant. 1 Quote
Process Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Trade a 2025 2nd that can become a 1st based on production Then trade our 2024 1st and other 2025 2nd to move up for Brian Thomas Jr Still have our 2nd this year plus a 1st or 2nd next year Get er done Quote
HaldimandBills Posted April 4 Posted April 4 1 minute ago, mannc said: Why couldn’t we get Aiyuk for one second round pick? Because he's 26 and has 5 seasons of prime ball ahead of him. It would be the Diggs trade all over again only this time the Bills have Kincaid, Cook, Shakir, Samuel, Knox and a much better oline instead of Beasley, washed up Brown, Isiah Mckenzie and a rookie 4th rounder in Gabe Davis and Knox, Singletary, and pathetic oline. Quote
BuffaloRebound Posted April 4 Posted April 4 1 minute ago, Warriorspikes51 said: it will be 80-100 million more expensive for next 4 years of Aiyuk though Yes, but we’re not paying any of our skill position players top end of market right now. Shakir, Kincaid and Cook are cost controlled for at least another 2 years. Knox took a paycut. Yes, it would be great if we could draft a stud WR who’s immediately a #1WR but the odds are well below 50% where we are drafting. And I’m not wasting a year of prime Josh on those odds. Give me the 80-90% sure thing in Aiyuk. 4 Quote
Mat68 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 7 minutes ago, Einstein's Dog said: I don't think the Bills would have to pay him big money right away. It's part of what makes Aiyuk attractive, his first year here would be a reasonable salary. The Bills could structure it for a multi-year contract with guaranteed money for later years. The real benefit is the reduction of risk in the 2024 season. I think the FO would really have to figure out Aiyuk's fit here though - culture/diva wise. It's not a good look forcing his way out of SF and we just went through it. Getting Rookies and penciling them in as pretty much WR1-ish is riskier than we have seen out of Beane in the past. But if the Bills can do it and go with rookies it really transitions this team to a Josh lead juggernaut. Getting the likes of McConkey/K Coleman/T Franklin/Legette would solidify Josh as the leader of this team and get the team with an offense that has a core that will be together for multiple years (Kincaid/Cook/Shakir/rookie WR). His contract is why he is available. That would be part of the deal and possibly how they lower compensation. His yard per catch and target are very high. Would be a #1 on this offense and has big play ability. 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 I don't know if Seattle would actually move him, but I'd rather go after DK Metcalf. I'd offer 60, a 2025 2nd and 4th. Then I'd take Xavier Worthy at 28 1 1 Quote
HaldimandBills Posted April 4 Posted April 4 2 minutes ago, mannc said: The Niners can want more, but if no one else wants to pay it, that’s really irrelevant. Hey if a 2nd is all it takes then sign me up. He just has a lot more value than Diggs so I struggle to see him on the move for just a 2nd. Quote
mannc Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Just now, Process said: Trade a 2025 2nd that can become a 1st based on production Then trade our 2024 1st and other 2025 2nd to move up for Brian Thomas Jr Still have our 2nd this year plus a 1st or 2nd next year Get er done I’d sign off on that, but I think it takes more than that to get Thomas, Jr….id be ok sticking at 28 and taking Franklin or Leggette or Mitchell… 1 minute ago, HaldimandBills said: Hey if a 2nd is all it takes then sign me up. He just has a lot more value than Diggs so I struggle to see him on the move for just a 2nd. The Bills didn’t actually get a second for Diggs. They gave up two picks and are getting a second next year. 60 and maybe a 4th this year might be enough to get Aiyuk. I don’t see any team giving up their first for him in a draft year like this one. 1 Quote
ALLinALLEN Posted April 4 Posted April 4 I reallllly want him. I dont like our chances to land him. Quote
HaldimandBills Posted April 4 Posted April 4 7 minutes ago, mannc said: I’d sign off on that, but I think it takes more than that to get Thomas, Jr….id be ok sticking at 28 and taking Franklin or Leggette or Mitchell… The Bills didn’t actually get a second for Diggs. They gave up two picks and are getting a second next year. 60 and maybe a 4th this year might be enough to get Aiyuk. I don’t see any team giving up their first for him in a draft year like this one. I know they didn't get a 2nd this year. You trade pick # 60 which is basically a 3rd and the Bills own 2nd next year which will fall in the 50 to 64 range. That Vikings pick they received has a good chance of being in the 33 to 50 range. It would amount to a trade of 31 year old Diggs, two late 2nds in the 2024 and 2025 draft plus a 6th 2024 and 5th 2025 pick for 26 year old Aiyuk and a early 2025 2nd round pick unless you think the Vikings are going to come on like gang busters. I dont and im happy all day every day with that trade. 1 Quote
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