US Egg Posted October 16 Posted October 16 (edited) Bills had to give away Diggs and could only afford a rental to replace him. It wasn’t a good deal, it was the best they could do. Edited October 17 by US Egg Quote
SydneyBillsFan Posted October 16 Author Posted October 16 15 minutes ago, MJS said: It's a factor because the original cap hit was not going to be $30 million. That money escalated into this year. Okay, but his contract extension was 4 yrs / 92 mil, it's not like he was playing for free in 2024. How much cap space would we have saved if he was still on the roster? Around $7 mil, give or take? The point remains - I think Beane has done very well out of a bad situation. Quote
YoloinOhio Posted October 16 Posted October 16 At the end of the day, Diggs in Buffalo just ran its course. Both sides needed a fresh start. The money and picks aside, cooper is a better fit for moving forward this season. And they are showing they are all in without risking the future. 4 5 Quote
WeckMonster Posted October 16 Posted October 16 Diggs contract was going to age like milk as he’s already started to decline. We’re basically even in 2024 and will be in a better place 2025 and beyond (assuming we can get a #1 WR in 25, Shakir/Coleman improve, etc) 1 Quote
SoMAn Posted October 16 Posted October 16 28 minutes ago, Motorin' said: True, but it's now essentially a swap for Cooper as the 30 year old #1 for basically 30.8 million this season. With Diggs salary coming off the books next year. I only wish they could have gotten this trade done with some time for Cooper to be in camp with the O. Clarification please-I've been under the impression the Bills were still on the hook for a big chunk of Diggs' contract in 2025. Am I mistaken? Hoping the Bills will have more room to maneuver in free agency and securing valued roster veterans with an improved budget next year. Combined with multiple picks in 2025, further development of first and second year players, they may poised to be 'the team to beat' when they move into their new digs in 2026. Quote
Casey D Posted October 16 Posted October 16 1 minute ago, SoMAn said: Clarification please-I've been under the impression the Bills were still on the hook for a big chunk of Diggs' contract in 2025. Am I mistaken? Hoping the Bills will have more room to maneuver in free agency and securing valued roster veterans with an improved budget next year. Combined with multiple picks in 2025, further development of first and second year players, they may poised to be 'the team to beat' when they move into their new digs in 2026. No nothing due Diggs from Bills in 2025. All the pain this year. 2 2 Quote
Motorin' Posted October 16 Posted October 16 Just now, Casey D said: No nothing due Diggs from Bills in 2025. All the pain this year. That's what I thought too, but I haven't been following these details as closely as others. Quote
T master Posted October 16 Posted October 16 I don't know a lot about Cooper only that he is usually very productive where ever he has been & if his attitude is better and is a better locker presence then it's a win all the way around because of the money saved on the cap & a new better attitude . 1 Quote
billieve420 Posted October 16 Posted October 16 In terms of actual playing ability it is probably a wash. However, in terms of locker room chemistry Cooper is a better fit. He is quiet guy who is not going to make waves. 1 Quote
LabattBlue Posted October 16 Posted October 16 3 hours ago, boater said: Will his drops from Cleveland continue, or will he be rejuvenated due to Josh Allen? Have you seen all the Cleveland games, or are you just repeating something you read? Quote
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted October 16 Posted October 16 2 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Have you seen all the Cleveland games, or are you just repeating something you read? Most of these ‘drops’ are hilarious lol. Watson throwing the ball at his feet when he’s wide open and nonsense like that 1 Quote
boater Posted October 16 Posted October 16 Just now, LabattBlue said: Have you seen all the Cleveland games, or are you just repeating something you read? Do you have something against believing what you read? I read it. There is no shortage of that story line in the media. Here it is if you need a kick start: https://www.google.com/search?q=amari+cooper+drops Does one have to see action in person to believe a stat? If that was the standard for commenting, this fan board would be a very empty place. Besides, who watches Cleveland games? Quote
LabattBlue Posted October 16 Posted October 16 4 minutes ago, boater said: Do you have something against believing what you read? I read it. There is no shortage of that story line in the media. Here it is if you need a kick start: https://www.google.com/search?q=amari+cooper+drops Does one have to see action in person to believe a stat? If that was the standard for commenting, this fan board would be a very empty place. Besides, who watches Cleveland games? Was just asking because sometime the definition of a drop varies greatly. No need to go off the deep end on me. 😂 2 Quote
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted October 16 Posted October 16 (edited) 20 minutes ago, boater said: Do you have something against believing what you read? I read it. There is no shortage of that story line in the media. Here it is if you need a kick start: https://www.google.com/search?q=amari+cooper+drops Does one have to see action in person to believe a stat? If that was the standard for commenting, this fan board would be a very empty place. Besides, who watches Cleveland games? Context is pretty important id say…sometimes a really bad throw qualifies as a drop but when we read he has drop issues we’re picturing balls clanking right off his hands Watson has thrown him quite a few horrendous passes that yea maybe he should catch them but it’s understandable that he didn’t Edited October 16 by Generic_Bills_Fan Quote
Big Turk Posted October 16 Posted October 16 Essentially Cooper is a risk free trade because if we don't resign him in FA, we get a comp pick most likely that will be a 3rd or 4th rounder. 1 Quote
Einstein Posted October 16 Posted October 16 (edited) I respect the way you’re thinking, but the move was a no-brainer. I have no idea why, but there was bad blood between Diggs and Allen and it was not doing this team any favors. Their cold reunion after the Texans game should have re-affirmed it for everyone. Especially with Diggs giving Allen the side-eye after they shook hands after the game. Edited October 16 by Einstein 1 Quote
bigduke6 Posted October 16 Posted October 16 Diggs wanted out, got a 2nd for him. Cooper comes in, fills a huge need for a 3rd. hes a rental, but maybe he resigns next season. Diggs would have been gone next season if he'd stayed this season so its mostly a wash depending on how Coop plays. 1 Quote
Drew21PA Posted October 16 Posted October 16 Coop is just quiet this is good!!!! Adams would have been a pain in a couple years - Diggs just won’t shut up 1 Quote
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