Ty Johnson’s wife’s sign at the Bills game

[Dan]

10 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

So question with starters resting this last game, do we raise a PS RB to get a bunch of the carries? Because if Mitch is under center we're probably running even more and Ty has become a not-so-insignificant part of our offense. So it'd be a little nuts to run him into the ground a bit in the last game of the season before the Playoffs.

Gore Jr. time?

[Buffalo716]

The money at the running back position is just so small 

 

Some players know the advantage of having a place where your wanted versus going to an unknown and getting a paycheck for a year maybe two 

 

His blocking receiving and even running skills are very underrated and he's 100% one of the top guys I want back 

 

No offense to James Cook but you can't really pay him so I would be ready to roll with Ray Davis and ty Johnson..  if Cook doesn't want to take a team deal

[Back2Buff]

16 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

The money at the running back position is just so small 

 

Some players know the advantage of having a place where your wanted versus going to an unknown and getting a paycheck for a year maybe two 

 

His blocking receiving and even running skills are very underrated and he's 100% one of the top guys I want back 

 

No offense to James Cook but you can't really pay him so I would be ready to roll with Ray Davis and ty Johnson..  if Cook doesn't want to take a team deal

 

You 100% can pay Cook and absolutely should pay Cook.  He isn't a back you can just replace.  How many years did we go with zero long runs for TDs.  Cook gets one every other game.  He has made our red zone offense lethal with his ability to hit the edge.

Edited December 31, 2024 by Back2Buff

[Sojourner]

On 12/30/2024 at 3:28 AM, Warcodered said:

I mean from what we've heard the Bills organization and Buffalo can really end up being a place players love being, that being said the Jets are an awfully low bar to clear.

Yeah, I think it’s simply the weather and the fact it’s not a “big city” that out people off. 
 

You’re not far from Toronto if you’re missing out on that life. Plus, the cold weather can add a beauty you miss in hotter climates. 
 

Plus, Lake Erie is awesome for all kinds of activities. 

[Buffalo716]

8 minutes ago, Back2Buff said:

 

You 100% can pay Cook and absolutely should pay Cook.  He isn't a back you can just replace.  How many years did we go with zero long runs for TDs.  Cook gets one every other game.  He has made our red zone offense lethal with his ability to hit the edge.

It's not that James Cook is not a good football player but this is not college 

 

There's a salary cap   

 

Paying Ezekiel Elliott wasn't worth it pay

most running backs are not worth

 

If he wants to come on a cheap deal that's one thing but if he wants to get paid like a top five running back.. we have way m positions and important guys we need tmo re sign over the next one two years 

 

I'm re signing Greg R over him, Benford

.. he's not the first priority at the NFL levhel no matter how good of a season  having

[NewEra]

1 hour ago, JGMcD2 said:

Probably? Maybe? But these two feel like they’re the next wave of Jordan Phillips, Shaq Lawson, Micah Hyde and John Brown types. 
 

They’re veterans and would likely prefer just to come back to Buffalo and enjoy playing with Josh even if it’s for a little less than Jacksonville or New England would give them. 

I really hope this is true. I’m not doubting it, I agree that it feels like Mack needs to be a Bills for at least 1-2 more years.  Same with Ty.  Unfinished business-  hopefully you’re right and they are part the new wave of core vets 

[DCofNC]

On 12/30/2024 at 5:47 AM, VaMilBill said:

I’m glad the jets released Ty. Ty is low key one of my favorite players on the team. He is so dependable, has some play making ability, smart. He reminds me a lot of what the patriots always had in James white in their later SB years. 
 

im sure the spouses club for the bills is also a lot more tight-knit than the jets which makes family life that much better

I looked at his size/speed and apparent skill set and wondered why he didn’t get more opportunities last year.  When they brought him back, I thought he would get more touches this year, then they drafted Davis and I figured he was back to ST.  Man I’m glad I was right/wrong about it all, he’s been stellar this year.  The only downside, I want him here and he may have priced himself off the team.  I hope he’s back, but if not, well done, get paid man.

3 hours ago, NewEra said:

I really hope this is true. I’m not doubting it, I agree that it feels like Mack needs to be a Bills for at least 1-2 more years.  Same with Ty.  Unfinished business-  hopefully you’re right and they are part the new wave of core vets 

Mack has gotta be back, he’s not going to get paid a fortune, believe it or not, GMs do understand that JA17 makes WRs look good and Mack hasn’t lit things up, but he’s been a solid contributor in this scheme.  I’d love to see him back on a reasonable pay raise for a couple more years.  He’s a pretty legit 4th WR.

[khlax3]

38 minutes ago, DCofNC said:

I looked at his size/speed and apparent skill set and wondered why he didn’t get more opportunities last year.  When they brought him back, I thought he would get more touches this year, then they drafted Davis and I figured he was back to ST.  Man I’m glad I was right/wrong about it all, he’s been stellar this year.  The only downside, I want him here and he may have priced himself off the team.  I hope he’s back, but if not, well done, get paid man.

Mack has gotta be back, he’s not going to get paid a fortune, believe it or not, GMs do understand that JA17 makes WRs look good and Mack hasn’t lit things up, but he’s been a solid contributor in this scheme.  I’d love to see him back on a reasonable pay raise for a couple more years.  He’s a pretty legit 4th WR.

Mack makes 2.6 million this year. I think a 2 year 7.5 million dollar deal would be reasonable for both sides maybe guarantee like 4 million of it to make it more appealing to Hollins. 

[DCofNC]

11 hours ago, khlax3 said:

Mack makes 2.6 million this year. I think a 2 year 7.5 million dollar deal would be reasonable for both sides maybe guarantee like 4 million of it to make it more appealing to Hollins. 

I think that’s reasonable, hope they make it happen.

[Just Jack]

18 hours ago, Sojourner said:

Yeah, I think it’s simply the weather and the fact it’s not a “big city” that out people off. 
 

You’re not far from Toronto if you’re missing out on that life. Plus, the cold weather can add a beauty you miss in hotter climates. 
 

Plus, Lake Erie is awesome for all kinds of activities. 

 

Chidi Ahanotu lived in the Toronto area and would drive/ride back and forth each day. 

[muppy]

a wife who isn't afraid to snark her hubby's ex team LOL I bet she's a fun lady in person. She's feisty!

 

lol

 

That's just funny I love it.

[T master]

On 12/30/2024 at 5:58 AM, GunnerBill said:

I wonder if the Bills will be able to keep him. I'm sure they'd love him back on another vet minimum type deal, but he might have other options this year and want to wait until FA opens. 

 

Beane should show him some monetary love this guy has been a weapon and is a big part of the Bills success the last 2 seasons, not to mention he seems to have that Bills DNA ! At the beginning of the season Brady didn't seem to use him or Knox much but Brady saw what he had & now uses them both .

 

So he would be one of the first i hope Beane might lock up for another couple of seasons, I think he likes it here (at least his wife does seeing her sign at the Jets game) I think he's a keeper for sure but i know the NFL is all about the money for every one involved but is Gore Jr. or anyone else a equal or better player for less money will be the big question .

 

But i think Beane will give him a reasonable offer knowing his worth to the offense & the team get ur done Beane !!

[ColoradoBills]

On 12/31/2024 at 3:02 PM, NewEra said:

I really hope this is true. I’m not doubting it, I agree that it feels like Mack needs to be a Bills for at least 1-2 more years.  Same with Ty.  Unfinished business-  hopefully you’re right and they are part the new wave of core vets 

 

I feel pretty confident that Beane can work out retaining pretty much the entire offense from this year.

The $8M+ savings from Von alone will go a long way to sign Hollins, Johnson, Gilliam, Morris, Anderson and Van Demark.

 

That brings back everyone but Cooper.

 

 

[Chicharito]

I am glad we got verifiable information about who the sign was for. I was scratching my head thinking it was James cook with the big blue 4 on the sign.

[NewEra]

22 hours ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

I feel pretty confident that Beane can work out retaining pretty much the entire offense from this year.

The $8M+ savings from Von alone will go a long way to sign Hollins, Johnson, Gilliam, Morris, Anderson and Van Demark.

 

That brings back everyone but Cooper.

 

 

Would be nice.  Only problem with that is losing Von and replacing him.  He gets a bad rap by many, but if you were to take him off of this team come playoffs, I have a hard time finding an impactful pass rusher minus Rousseau.  
 

Finding a way to upgrade our pass rush would be my #1 priority this offseason.  

[Pete]

5 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Would be nice.  Only problem with that is losing Von and replacing him.  He gets a bad rap by many, but if you were to take him off of this team come playoffs, I have a hard time finding an impactful pass rusher minus Rousseau.  
 

Finding a way to upgrade our pass rush would be my #1 priority this offseason.  

DL who can rush the passer and stop the run imo

[FireChans]

On 12/31/2024 at 9:18 PM, khlax3 said:

Mack makes 2.6 million this year. I think a 2 year 7.5 million dollar deal would be reasonable for both sides maybe guarantee like 4 million of it to make it more appealing to Hollins. 

If this team bids against themselves give Mack a contract like this, I will lose my mind.

[ColoradoBills]

3 hours ago, NewEra said:

Would be nice.  Only problem with that is losing Von and replacing him.  He gets a bad rap by many, but if you were to take him off of this team come playoffs, I have a hard time finding an impactful pass rusher minus Rousseau.  
 

Finding a way to upgrade our pass rush would be my #1 priority this offseason.  

 

I'm really hoping Von can be a factor in the playoffs.  We will see what happens next week.

Bringing back those players I posted about are not much over vet minimums.

The roster spots have to be filled by someone so to me it's a no brainer.

 

When it comes to the defense (especially the D-Line), Beane will need to draft better and find some UFAs that want to come

here on reasonable deals.  The cap is looking WAY better than it was last year.

 

I see one more WR in next year's draft (2nd round) as needed and the vast majority of picks going defense.

Probably pick up an OL in day 3.

[NewEra]

5 hours ago, Pete said:

DL who can rush the passer and stop the run imo

Yeah- sometimes that easier said than done and either more expensive or too high of a draft pick. I’d love one that is great both- as would everyone
 

We need better pressure rushing 4.  Our pressure rushing 4 has been poor this year.  More often than not, our pressure is usually created by blitzing or by facing terrible offensive lineman.

 

 

[khlax3]

6 hours ago, FireChans said:

If this team bids against themselves give Mack a contract like this, I will lose my mind.

Do you not think he has earned a slight bump in pay? I think at less than 4 million a year he is still a value. He is a reliable receiver, excellent blocker, good special teams player, and great culture guy. He contributes was more than guys like Tyler matekovich, Andre Robert’s, etc who all made simalair money with a lower overall salary cap