Bills sign DL Michael Hoecht on a 3-year deal worth a max value of $24M

[gonzo1105]

This is like McGovern all over again to me. A guy who was a backup that people thought we overpaid and he’ll end up being very good for us and people will end up loving him. Don’t speak on something you don’t know is what I say. 

Edited March 10 by gonzo1105

[H2o]

9 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

He is 311

All mixed up, you don't know what to do, next thing you turn around and find that person is you. 

 

Seriously though, this said 267lbs. 

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HoecMi00.htm

[Don Otreply]

33 minutes ago, QB Bills said:

Who the hoecht is this guy?

I hear he’s a football player, 

 

 

Cover 1 appears to be good with him, but what does that really mean? I don’t know, 😁👍

[Low Positive]

Just now, gonzo1105 said:

This is like McGovern all over again to me. A guy who was a backup that people thought we overplayed and he’ll end up being very good for us and people will end up loving him. Don’t speak on something you don’t know is what I say. 

If people didn't speak on things they don't know, this place would be a ghost town. 

[sven233]

4 minutes ago, Simon said:

 

I thought Smoot was outstanding up until the fluke injury that changed everything.

I was hoping the Bills would bring him back.

 

Yeah.  Kind of a tough break for Smoot here.  But I'm pretty sure this will be his replacement and he's going to make some plays.  He's one of those guys you can tell loves football and I think fans will appreciate the effort he gives on every play.

[MrEpsYtown]

13 minutes ago, KOKBILLS said:

 

That's why I'm pretty excited about this signing. It's a clear signal the Bills recognize the need for change. McD had some success with Zo... We'll see... They certainly need to do something different. Especially on 3rd down...

I feel you. I’m not holding my breath for scheme type change, but certainly one can hope. 

[billsfan714]

Well this guy had 3 sacks and Smoot had 1.5 sacks last year, can Beane bring more JAGs?

[MikePJ76]

3 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

This is like McGovern all over again to me. A guy who was a backup that people thought we overpaid and he’ll end up being very good for us and people will end up loving him. Don’t speak on something you don’t know is what I say. 

Mcgovern was a starter in Dallas.  They insisted he could not play center and was not a good guard so they let him walk.  

 

The guys who said that are all not coaching in the nfl at the moment also Joe Philbin and Mike McCarthy.

[BillMafia716ix]

So we cut Von for this guy? 

[EmotionallyUnstable]

37 minutes ago, Simon said:

 

No, he's more of a DE hybrid.

The Rams used him as a 5th rusher at the OLB position I think.

He was a bit of a tweener. Not sure how much he fits with them. He was a standing edge at times in a 5 down look or played off the ball a bunch too. Hopefully 4-3 end is a better fit 

[Magox]

2 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said:

I feel you. I’m not holding my breath for scheme type change, but certainly one can hope. 

Bills did play more 3 - 3 - 5 defenses last year down the stretch.  

[Maine-iac]

Shaq Lawson would come do the same job for next to nothing ............ I'm kidding ............ or am I ?

[GunnerBill]

Jeesh. That's a lot of money. Devil in the detail as always with these contract numbers but $8m a year for a rotational pass rusher who is not an automatic scheme fit? Feels high to me. I was expecting it to come in more in the $5-6m range. 

[wppete]

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

I think the pipeline somehow shifted from Carolina to the LA Rams. They seem to sign a lot of former Rams in the past few years.

[JakeFrommStateFarm]

Is Hoecht the German translation of Hendrickson?

[GolfandBills]

45 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said:

Tim Settle 2.0?🤢

Not even close.  Not a good look for you with that comparison 

[billsfan714]

4 minutes ago, wppete said:

 

I just love guys in their basement with a microphone pretending they're Belichick.

Edited March 11 by billsfan714

[gonzo1105]

6 minutes ago, MikePJ76 said:

Mcgovern was a starter in Dallas.  They insisted he could not play center and was not a good guard so they let him walk.  

 

The guys who said that are all not coaching in the nfl at the moment also Joe Philbin and Mike McCarthy.

He was a starter for one year, like Hoecht and a backup the other years . Their story is incredibly similar before coming to the Bills 

[MrEpsYtown]

1 minute ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

Is Hoecht the German translation of Hendrickson?

well they both bring the lunchpail…high motors etc