Free Agency Rumor Thread

[SCBills]

I'm honestly at the point where I'd overpay for Josh Sweat to keep our draft ammo in tact.

 

Sweat opposite Rousseau with a premium pick DT next to Oliver starts to resemble what the Eagles threw at KC.

[gonzo1105]

1 minute ago, wppete said:

 
Bargin bin diving season all over again.

Connor McGovern once upon a time was an overpay on this board and garbage bin diving. Backup OL who said we should have signed the other Connor McGovern instead. Sometimes the big ticket isn’t the direction to go in

[UKBillFan]

6 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said:

People who live where an extra letter u gets added to every word should not throw stones.

 

More like you live somewhere where the letter 'u' gets randomly removed. 😉

6 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said:

People who live where an extra letter u gets added to every word should not throw stones.

 

More like you live somewhere where the letter 'u' gets randomly removed. 😉
 

Edit: Not sure why that posted twice!

Edited yesterday at 04:34 PM by UKBillFan

[Magox]

Just now, SCBills said:

I'm honestly at the point where I'd overpay for Josh Sweat to keep our draft ammo in tact.

 

Sweat opposite Rousseau with a premium pick DT next to Oliver starts to resemble what the Eagles threw at KC.

Sweat is going to get paid!

[Mango]

21 hours ago, The Jokeman said:

Talk about Favre 2.0

 

Their likability is near identical these days too!

[SoonerBillsFan]

Just now, Magox said:

Sweat is going to get paid!

[HappyDays]

Just now, SCBills said:

I'm honestly at the point where I'd overpay for Josh Sweat to keep our draft ammo in tact.

 

I'm kind of meh on Sweat, but also I can't really pick anyone out in FA that I would feel great about. We opened up all this money and it happens to coincide with a particularly weak FA class. I'm still crossing my fingers for a trade for a difference maker. Hendrickson or some mystery player that hasn't been reported to be on the block.

[WotAGuy]

1 minute ago, gonzo1105 said:

Connor McGovern once upon a time was an overpay on this board and garbage bin diving. Backup OL who said we should have signed the other Connor McGovern instead. Sometimes the big ticket isn’t the direction to go in

I did say that about McGovern, but you have to look at the context.  
I was day drinking. 

[Sweats]

1 minute ago, Magox said:

Sweat(s) is going to get paid!

 

 

 

...........ain't nobody paid me yet, brother

[jaybeezee]

I've said it before.... we are always gonna have to target 2nd tier FAs, or make a big trade with one of our 1st to get a prime player, and the reason is the cold temps.

 

It's why we needed to build a domed stadium.

 

I have family that lives in Miami.  My brother works at a prominent Course in S. Florida and has spoken to many NFL players. He asks them all the time, come to Buffalo and play with Josh Allen. They all say the same thing.... naw, too cold. They state that it's not the city the detracts them, it's playing in the strong windy cold conditions of Orchard Park.

 

It's why we needed a domed stadium. Players know that their careers get out a little short playing in those conditions.  We may have the worst weather situation in the NFL. Greenbay is a close second, they get the cold, but no so much the snow amounts.

Edited yesterday at 04:37 PM by jaybeezee

[Billz4ever]

1 minute ago, SCBills said:

I'm honestly at the point where I'd overpay for Josh Sweat to keep our draft ammo in tact.

 

Sweat opposite Rousseau with a premium pick DT next to Oliver starts to resemble what the Eagles threw at KC.

 

Guess it all comes down to what Sweat is looking for in terms of numbers.  If he thinks he's anywhere near the ballpark of what Hendrickson will most likely get, let another team pay that. If it's closer to what Rousseau is getting, I'd be fine with that.  

[SectionC3]

13 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

 

then why give Josh an entirely new contract now when he had 4 years left and it could have been done next off-season

 

There needs to be a big move or moves coming. 

I'm in! 

Take care of the franchise.  He’s the most important player in this thread.  
 

He’s also getting married in May.  Maybe this takes the uncomfortable prenup issue out of play since he’s pocketing $250m before the wedding.  
 

This is at least second hand, but I heard that his dad has been pretty direct with him regarding matters of this nature.  So it wouldn’t surprise me if Josh wanted the extension as much as the Bills wanted to lock him up. 

[Mango]

18 hours ago, GrimboG said:

I'd love to see both guys back at the right price 

 

I generally hate the designated ST spots this team gets, but Mack Hollins is one of the very best ST players in the league. He was phenomenal last year. 

[OldTimer1960]

22 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

My guesses of what could happen...

 

Defense: 

DT - Bobby Brown III. Kinda feels like a guy who could be their big splash. Joe Marino talked about it a ton, but he is a perfect fit. 

 

CB - Eric Stokes. They had a bunch of interest in 2021 pre-draft. 4.29 40 with upside despite numerous injuries. 

 

DE - Payton Turner. Former Ryan Nielsen prodigee who has not put it together. But maybe interesting super buy low. 

 

Safety - Ifeatu Melifonwu. Another guy they liked pre-draft. He has some interesting traits and is a former corner. There is some Micah Hyde there, slower corner who moved to safety, plays some nickel and has made an impact at times. 

 

Offense: 

WR Josh Palmer...a ton of Joe Marino stuff on how well he fits. I'd be down with it. 

 

That's all I got

Turner is a little interesting, but seems to have done little to nothing in 4 seasons.  If he would sign very inexpensively, he might be a decent backup edge.  After 4 years, I would not count on a big breakout season from him.  
 

For comparison, AJ Epenesa was drafted a full round later (1 years earlier) and, though Epenesa is much maligned here as a poor draft pick by Beane, he has far outperformed Turner.  

Edited yesterday at 04:41 PM by OldTimer1960

[Virgil]

37 minutes in and nothing.  Beane is asleep at the wheel!

[SCBills]

Just now, jaybeezee said:

I've said it before.... we are always gonna have to target 2nd tier FAs, or make a big trade with one of our 1st to get a prime player, and the reason is the cold temps.

 

It's why we needed to build a domed stadium.

 

I have family that lives in Miami.  My brother works at a prominent Course in S. Florida and has spoken to many NFL players. He asks them all the time, come to Buffalo and play with Josh Allen. They all say the same thing.... naw, too cold. They state that it's not the city the detracts them, it's playing in the strong windy cold conditions of Orchard Park.

 

It's why we needed a domed stadium. Players know that their careers get out a little short playing in those conditions.  We may have the worst weather situation in the NFL. Greenway is a close second 

 

New stadium addresses the wind. 

 

I'm sure it plays a part, but same goes for Jets, Giants, Patriots, Ravens, Chiefs, Steelers, Eagles, Packers etc..

[stlbills13]

I think they're going to run last year's team back with a few 2nd tier free agents and probably be aggressive in the draft specifically on defense. 

[SoonerBillsFan]

1 minute ago, Virgil said:

37 minutes in and nothing.  Beane is asleep at the wheel!

Fire him lol

[Warriorspikes51]

2 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

I'm kind of meh on Sweat, but also I can't really pick anyone out in FA that I would feel great about. We opened up all this money and it happens to coincide with a particularly weak FA class. I'm still crossing my fingers for a trade for a difference maker. Hendrickson or some mystery player that hasn't been reported to be on the block.

Dexter Lawrence? 

Micah Parsons?

Rashan Gary?

Brian Burns?

Alex Highsmith / TJ Watt? 

[Sweats]

Just now, jaybeezee said:

I've said it before.... we are always gonna have to target 2nd tier FAs, or make a big trade with one of our 1st to get a prime player, and the reason is the cold temps.

 

It's why we needed to build a domed stadium.

 

I have family that lives in Miami.  My brother works at a prominent Course in S. Florida and has spoken to many NFL players. He asks them all the time, come to Buffalo and play with Josh Allen. They all say the same thing.... naw, too cold. They state that it's not the city the detracts them, it's playing in the strong windy cold conditions of Orchard Park.

 

It's why we needed a domed stadium. Players know that their careers get out a little short playing in those conditions.  We may have the worst weather situation in the NFL. Greenway is a close second 

 

 

 

I don't blame players for having this mindset either........i mean, i'm an older gentleman (i use the term gentleman loosely) and i know the cold brings out all the aches and pains.

I could only imagine what it would be like for a professional athlete..........UGH