Sharky7337 Posted April 11 Posted April 11 (edited) Matt Milano. The all pro best LB on the roster, whos replacement was already drafted. Would it be crazy for them to trade him now on an attempt to move up? Possibly. But he has had some availability issues over the years. And the negative is him coming off a knee injury, but otherwise this would be a perfect sell high moment. If a team was willing, it would be perhaps the best way to move up without sacrificing a boatload of future picks Discuss Edited April 11 by Sharky7337 1 29 5 1 1 17 5 1 17 Quote
LeGOATski Posted April 11 Posted April 11 If they did, it would mean they're super confident in Bernard and Williams. Quote
BuffaloRebound Posted April 11 Posted April 11 Doubt he’s worth more than a 4th/5th rounder at this point. LB’s who don’t have double digit sack numbers aren’t valued very highly in today’s NFL. I’ll be glad to have him back, but likely his best days are behind him. 1 2 5 1 Quote
BeastMaster Posted April 11 Posted April 11 Interesting idea, and honestly...I wouldn't hate it. As the OP eluded to...Matt Milano has had some trouble with injuries, and he's likely trending on the backend of his prime. If the right deal came along, I'd be open to this move. The team is looking to reload and fill the roster with young talent. 2 1 Quote
BuffaloBillyG Posted April 11 Posted April 11 12 minutes ago, Sharky7337 said: Matt Milano. No this isn't a ad spam on your fav website. The all pro best LB on the roster, whos replacement was already drafted. Would it be crazy for them to trade him now on an attempt to move up? Possibly. But he has had some availability issues over the years. And the negative is him coming off a knee injury, but otherwise this would be a perfect sell high moment. If a team was willing, it would be perhaps the best way to move up without sacrificing a boatload of future picks Discuss And what kind of value would you expect another GM to place on a player that you describe yourself as having "availability issues coming off a knees injury"? This would actually be a "sell low" situation for Milano. 1 1 Quote
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted April 11 Posted April 11 I don’t hate the idea, but I don’t think MM is worth as much on the market as he is on our roster. 3 4 Quote
Bruffalo Posted April 11 Posted April 11 Milano might be viewed as a "system" LB. He's an excellent player and I don't know that we would get much for him. Quote
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted April 11 Posted April 11 (edited) So we're going to trade a former first team all-pro for peanuts because he's injury prone to garbage turf in London? I think the fact that Lavonte david, demario davis, Bobby Wagner, and CJ mosely have all continued to perform into their 30s makes me a bit more comfortable with him at his age. Not to mention - he was playing fantastic football to start the season. Why add MORE new faces to a defense in flux? Edited April 11 by Bleeding Bills Blue 4 1 Quote
Mister Defense Posted April 11 Posted April 11 May be, but I hope not. He is possibly the best defensive player on the Bills. Dawson Knox is a more likely trade candidate, I think, especially if it helps the Bills move up to get the player they want--and if the team is willing to pay a high percentage of Knox's salary. 2 Quote
GunnerBill Posted April 11 Posted April 11 16 minutes ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: I don’t hate the idea, but I don’t think MM is worth as much on the market as he is on our roster. The bolded is exactly right. 2 minutes ago, Mister Defense said: Dawson Knox is a more likely trade candidate, I think, especially if it helps the Bills move up to get the player they want--and if the team is willing to pay a high percentage of Knox's salary. It would be really bad form to agree a pay cut with a player to help your roster construction and then trade him. I suspect Beane had guaranteed Dawson he is here for at least 2024. The reputational damage you do with agents of making a move like that overrides any trade value you might elicit IMO. 8 2 Quote
H2o Posted April 11 Posted April 11 Milano and Bernard together were a force in this defense early, before the injury took Milano out for the season. I want to see them together for a full year. I think those two playing behind a revamped interior is going to pay big dividends. 3 1 Quote
Simon Posted April 11 Posted April 11 [This is an automated response] Please don' use clickbait titles. Thank you. 2 Quote
Beck Water Posted April 11 Posted April 11 38 minutes ago, Sharky7337 said: Matt Milano. No this isn't a ad spam on your fav website. The all pro best LB on the roster, whos replacement was already drafted. Would it be crazy for them to trade him now on an attempt to move up? Possibly. But he has had some availability issues over the years. And the negative is him coming off a knee injury, but otherwise this would be a perfect sell high moment. If a team was willing, it would be perhaps the best way to move up without sacrificing a boatload of future picks Discuss Milano's replacement was a platoon of Tyrell Dodson and Jordan Poyer, because Williams didn't "cut the mustard" yet. Given that both Dodson and Poyer are gone now, why would it make sense to gut one of 2 units on the team that look to be returning intact, kind of? I don't know what Beane will or won't do. I was shocked that he traded Diggs. I was also surprised that he released Poyer, given that the cap savings were $5.4M and that Poyer signed a 2 year contract "with the intention to retire a Bill", and that Hyde was gone in FA and Tre White designated as a cut. McDermott is very big on maintaining continuity and veteran leadership. But I don't think it would be the "best way" to move up. 1 Quote
947 Posted April 11 Posted April 11 If even Bills fans don't know the true extent of Milano's injury, I'm pretty sure other teams aren't going to risk trading for him. 2 1 Quote
ddaryl Posted April 11 Posted April 11 I didn't think the original title was vague trading Milano would maybe allow us to move from round 5 back into round 4... Personally I believe he has more value being on the team Quote
Matt_In_NH Posted April 11 Posted April 11 43 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: If they did, it would mean they're super confident in Bernard and Williams. Super confident in Williams as far as what, they played like 4 other shmucks ahead of him last year. The guy has talent and hopefully it all comes together for him but I think the team demonstrated a big lack of confidence in him last year. Quote
nosejob Posted April 11 Posted April 11 Wild draft idea? Trade 2025 1st/2nd/3rd and move down 28 to 35 with AZ. for no.4 Then trade back a bit for a 2nd this year and 3rd next... Then again for a 3rd this year and 2nd next. Take BT. maybe 18 -20 Have 3 2nds and 1 3rd plus 2 of next years picks back. Basically getting to no. 4 with 1 1st and 7 spots. OMG 14 more days... 1 Quote
Buffalo_Stampede Posted April 11 Posted April 11 I don’t think so. I think Milano will be a lifelong Bill. 1 Quote
JerseyBills Posted April 11 Posted April 11 45 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: If they did, it would mean they're super confident in Bernard and Williams. Bernards a stud. Can't see how they wouldn't be super confident in him. Played like a pro bowler/borderline all pro. Regardless of how they feel on Williams, no chance they move Milano. It's not like he's coming off an acl. He'll be ready for all off season programs. I personally do love Williams as depth though but Milano in another level, and a top 3 LB on a reasonable contract. Remember folks, we get over 10 mil on the cap after 6/1 from Tres release 1 1 Quote
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