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

[Sweats]

11 hours ago, Mark Vader said:

Everyone was saying that Beane comes out at night.

 

 

 

I know the freaks come out at night.

 

...........I'll see myself out.

[SoonerBillsFan]

Just spitballing here, but haven't we had an issue with not having a guy big and athletic enough to cover TE's?  

 

Just sayin.

[finn]

7 hours ago, MWK said:

Daquan Jones was good. That’s about it.

And Floyd. 

Beane doing what he does best, just filling out the team. He doesn't do as well with splash signings or early draft picks, but let him cook with his own ingredients at his own pace, and Josh will take care of the rest, provided that McDermott continues to stay out of his way. That will get them to the AFCC. To get to the Super Bowl? McDermott will need to get out of Babich's way, too. 

[Bills!Win!]

I’m not too excited about the bills chances this year based on the last 24 hours 

[uticaclub]

6 hours ago, klos63 said:

Poyer ,Hyde, mcgovern and edwards , 40% of our excellent oline... just to name a few more. 

Poyer & Hyde were signed before Beane got here & Mcgovern & Edwards aren't on defense

[streetkings01]

9 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Z Smith would be a good addition short term at least. Don’t see Bosa coming east.

 

Donte Fowler Jr  8th in Edge pass rush win rate

 

we need to acquire Hendrickson, Parsons or another impactful pass rusher that isn’t being discussed. TJ Watt will be due for a new deal.

 

Leonard Williams? Seattle could be open to it.

Dexter Lawrence? Brian Burns? Check just in case

 

Javon Hargrave out there. Has played at a very high level before

 

Maliek Collins is out there. Very high among DT’s for pass rush win rate.

 

Jonathan Allen would be great.

 

Calais Campbell ageless with great metrics

Judging by some of the names on your list you don’t actually have a plan! TJ Watt….Parsons, Burns, Lawrence? Most these guys are not for sale and if so it’s gonna cost us multiple high picks and $20-$30 million a year in cap space which at the moment we don’t have! You guys need to be realistic!

[DaggersEOD]

12 hours ago, JohnBonhamRocks said:

That’s two for two Canadian signings

Bills trying to avoid tariffs…

[Fan boy '92]

Good one. ☝️

[Buckets]

12 hours ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

Good solid signing.  It's not everyday you sign a "Unicorn " 

 

https://thejetpress.com/ny-jets-targeting-hybrid-unicorn-defensive-lineman-michael-hoecht-free-agency-01jnxx0snckm

Very interesting!

[stevewin]

11 hours ago, The Cincinnati Kid said:

So I did like 8 minutes of this and love the guy. On my way to get his Brown Jersey.

Feel like this guy is going to become a fan favorite.  Aside from potential on the field - comes off very down to earth, and the 'local' connection - can tell he really has a fondness to the area he was born and where his family is.  

[No_Matter_What]

6 hours ago, gonzo1105 said:

https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1899319506213777776
 

Hoechts numbers are out. It’s 3 years 21 million with 13.5 guaranteed.  Added two void years. I mean I’m not salary cap guy but it looks like a 2 year deal at 9 million dollars with a 4.39 million dollar signing bonus. 3rd year isn’t guaranteed and all kinds of escalators involved. I’d say that’s a lot better deal than the initial 3 years 24 million that was reported. 
 

Add in the two void years and the cap hit on his first year is probably really low 

Gonzo I don't think your interpretation is correct. I am not an expert myself, but my understanding is that if we keep him for 2 years (without any restructure) his total cap hit will be around $14.5M (4.5 + 7.5 cap hits + 2.5 dead cap).

 

So to me this is in fact 14/2 contract. 

[BuffaloRebound]

Will be nice to have a 270 pounder that can play in the back 7.  Tired of watching our undersized linebackers and DB’s getting injured all the time trying to take on bigger players.  

[Johnnycage46]

1 hour ago, Bills!Win! said:

I’m not too excited about the bills chances this year based on the last 24 hours 

 

How did you feel going into last season? Just curious, as last year's team had a pretty great season.

[gonzo1105]

12 minutes ago, No_Matter_What said:

Gonzo I don't think your interpretation is correct. I am not an expert myself, but my understanding is that if we keep him for 2 years (without any restructure) his total cap hit will be around $14.5M (4.5 + 7.5 cap hits + 2.5 dead cap).

 

So to me this is in fact 14/2 contract. 

I mean you’re prob more spot on than I. I am no salary cap expert by any means. Saw them come out right before bed and feel the numbers even at yours at very reasonable for him  

[SoonerBillsFan]

If used properly, this guy can do some really good stuff.

[MWK]

8 hours ago, NewEra said:

lol.  Wow.  This is insane

I am talking only about the defensive line. I forgot Floyd, that's it. 

[Royale with Cheese]

This guy reminds me if Bryce Paup.  Maybe Hoecht gets 17 sacks and wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

His odds are extremely low, put $100 down and if he wins…you could pay off your PSL in one payment.  Its worth the risk.

[Gunner]

13 hours ago, JohnBonhamRocks said:

That’s two for two Canadian signings

Do the contracts include a 25% tariff?

[Pete]

 

[Fan boy '92]

Rams message boards are upset about this, ie at least he's out of conference, he's a valuable piece, etc.