Free Agency Rumor Thread

[Bruffalo]

1 minute ago, Solomon Grundy said:

Bills pursued him once. He and his wife didn't like Buffalo. Keep on walking 

I don't know how much of an upgrade he is from Reggie Gilliam at this point either.

[wnyguy]

10 minutes ago, Back2Buff said:

 

lol, these guys are a dime a dozen, especially Ty Johnson.  

Don't watch much football, huh.

[pennstate10]

37 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

Ok so day two debrief...sorry kind of long, but here is what is on my mind...note that some of these guys may have signed while I was typing this....

 

WR:

If we still want a speed guy, a lot of those guys are still on the market, but guys who could work: 

WR Rondale Moore - 4.32 (young with upside...he is short but he is thick, a little meatball of muscle...his highlights are fun)

WR Elijah Moore - 4:35 

WR Devin Duvernay - 4.39 (released so no comp pick impact)

 

I really think they are going to roll with Rapp and Bishop, but...

Safety: 

Justin Reid - good player - instant starter, probably too expensive

Justin Simmons - old but been a Mahomes killer

Julian Blackmon - They were in on him last year

Marcus Epps - Josh's teammate at Wyoming would be a solid depth add

Reyshawn Jenkins (he could be a sneaky add as he has connections to some of the staff here and he got released so no comp pick. versatile) to me Jenkins makes the most sense as a third guy...

 

DL

There are a bunch of D - line guys:

 

A logjam of older vets who can get you a few sacks: Bosa, Preston Smith, Z'darius Smith, Donte Fowler...

 

Other mid/interesting adds: 

John Cominsky - one guy the cover 1 dudes were talking about, he is like Hoect in that he is a small school dude who is versatile and can play all over the DL. 

Kentavius Street - another versatile guy who has ties to Ryan Nielsen

James Lynch - a former Baylor Dave Aranda guy who has versatility across the front

 

Young busts with maybe some upside: 

Payton Turner - bust, but young and has ties to Nielsen

Joe Tryon - another bust who is young and maybe interesting

Josh Uche - young bust with upside

K'Lavon Chaisson - young bust, maybe some upside

 

For 1 tech: 

Raekwon Davis - monster of a human who I liked at draft time who has not put it together. i'd take a shot. he was released so no comp pick

Greg Gaines - fire hydrant NT formerly of the Rams and Bucs

Leki Fotu - formerly of the Jets, another behemoth human

 

Corner: 

Asante Samuel Jr...sound like they are in on him. he is excellent in zone, smallish, but I don't hate it

Jonathan Jones - Former Pat whose coach is now here. Would be a stopgap guy, but can still ball and should be cheap

Eric Stokes - Young, very fast, has had issues staying healthy. By all accounts, he was going to be their pick in the 2021 draft. 

Jeff Okudah - overdrafted, but young and fast and still has upside

Benjamin St-Juste - Big long corner who has some experience in a similar system playing for Ron Rivera

Kristian Fulton- Another young with upside guy

 

RB: 

Hopefully we can bring back Ty, but I am assuming Ty is gone, we need a new third down back: 

Travis Homer - really good on third downs, similar size and speed to Ty, he blocks. Really good on special teams

Kenneth Gainwell - from the Eagles, versatile and does a lot of things well

Raheem Blackshear - former Bills UDFA, he was not tendered by the Panthers, but he was pretty good in a third down role. No comp pick impact

 

That what I got for the day!

Good post. 
really think Ronde Moore could be a good fit. 
 

Also, some of those DL young busts sound intriguing. Would you have any pictures?

[Albany,n.y.]

$6 million for Zach Wilson?  Is Miami out of their minds?  

[MrEpsYtown]

2 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

I'm probably higher on the idea of Elijah Moore than I should be, but I think he's the lotto ticket WR I'd take this offseason given who is left. 

 

He's pretty much what we all think we need. He's gotten a lot better since his Jets days. 

 

Check out Rondale Moore if you have some time. He was traded for Desmond Ridder last year and missed all of 2024. He's like a buy low dollar general version of Elijah Moore, just thicker. He got hurt in August so he should be close to ready. 

[KentuckyBillsFan]

I'd rather just draft a WR than someone like Elijah Moore or Rondale Moore

 

Those are future Trent Sherfields, Jamison Crowders, etc..

[BuffaloBillyG]

16 minutes ago, The Firebaugh Kid said:

Are the Bills really gonna let Ty Johnson and Hollins walk? I’m sorry but that’s somewhat unacceptable to me. Those are core pieces that make big plays. I get that you don’t want to pay more than they’re essentially worth but…. You better make a big splash on defense like trade for Trey Hendrickson if you’re gonna let quality players like that walk.

Losing Ty Johnson and Mack Hollins is not the reason you send high draft assets to get a pass rusher lol

 

You can find a Ty Johnson or Mack Hollins replacement on day 3 of the draft. It's really not a big deal.

[SoonerBillsFan]

It's 10:25... let's go Beane!  Lol

[Cray51]

3 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

 

He's pretty much what we all think we need. He's gotten a lot better since his Jets days. 

 

Check out Rondale Moore if you have some time. He was traded for Desmond Ridder last year and missed all of 2024. He's like a buy low dollar general version of Elijah Moore, just thicker. He got hurt in August so he should be close to ready. 

Rondale Moore was a guy I wanted back from his Purdue days.  Great speed and good enough hands.

 

Could see him brought in ala Isabella this past year.

[TFBillsfan]

Minny adding DL beef with Jonathan Allen and Hargrove. I’m sure they will do well under Flores. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

15 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

I still look at Bosa for the right amount.

Sounds like the 49ers and Dolphins both offered him deals for just under $10M per season. So that may be his ball park now. That's too much for me for him.

[MrEpsYtown]

 

he's fun

[Bruffalo]

5 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

 

He's pretty much what we all think we need. He's gotten a lot better since his Jets days. 

 

Check out Rondale Moore if you have some time. He was traded for Desmond Ridder last year and missed all of 2024. He's like a buy low dollar general version of Elijah Moore, just thicker. He got hurt in August so he should be close to ready. 

Moore can't really play outside though, right? I think you can line up Elijah Moore in the X or slot, so he's more versatile.  I think he played almost 50/50 outside and slot his whole career.  

[BuffaloBillyG]

16 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

I'm probably higher on the idea of Elijah Moore than I should be, but I think he's the lotto ticket WR I'd take this offseason given who is left. 

And look at who his QBs have been his entire career. Watsonz Winston, DRT, Zach Wilson, a little Flacco (who he looked really good with). 

 

He could be a good get. 

https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/1899459951438770678?t=QP5qV9vQLxqi2HQo8zFUNg&s=19

Danny Dimes deciding between the Colts and Vikings. Very interesting.

 

I think he would have a shot at beating Anthony Richardson for the starting spot in Indy. And if not, he's almost sure to see some play time. 

 

But in Minnesota, he could take another full season under O'Donnell and try and rehab his value if McCarthy isn't full ready.

[MrEpsYtown]

2 minutes ago, Bruffalo said:

Moore can't really play outside though, right? I think you can line up Elijah Moore in the X or slot, so he's more versatile.  I think he played almost 50/50 outside and slot his whole career.  

 

The Cards used Rondale everywhere. Outside, slot, running back, some wildcat too. I think he's and interesting weapon, my major concern is the injury. But should be very cheap as a flyer. 

[Bruffalo]

Just now, MrEpsYtown said:

 

The Cards used Rondale everywhere. Outside, slot, running back, some wildcat too. I think he's and interesting weapon, my major concern is the injury. But should be very cheap as a flyer. 

I'll check out some highlights, thanks. 

 

I think signing 1 more vet WR makes a ton of sense with the Cooper/Hollins departure.  Maybe internally the Bills are way higher on Samuel returning to form than most of us are, but some competition in that room would be nice. 

[MikePJ76]

The eagles and Texans just made a trade.

[wppete]

4 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

 

The Cards used Rondale everywhere. Outside, slot, running back, some wildcat too. I think he's and interesting weapon, my major concern is the injury. But should be very cheap as a flyer. 

But we have 2 guys that do similar things on the roster, Shakir and Samuel. I think we need another outside receiver with speed, we fund him in the draft. 

[MiltonWaddams]

2 minutes ago, MikePJ76 said:

The eagles and Texans just made a trade.

Say more!

[Conlan58]

14 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

It's 10:25... let's go Beane!  Lol

Legend has it, Beane sets his alarm clock for noon just so he can mess with Bills fans every year

 

I wouldn't mind seeing Justin Reid signed today...