Low Positive Posted March 14 Posted March 14 The two worst days in an NFL fan's life: The day your team signs Mack Hollins and the day your team lets him go. 1 7 1 Quote
ddaryl Posted March 14 Posted March 14 5 minutes ago, Billsfed1 said: Exactly this. I won’t lie, it hurt my feelings he left. A guy like that deserves to be on a championship team. He came a year too soon IMO Outside of Josh he represents what the Bills Mafia is. Passionate and a little whacky 1 Quote
Einstein's Dog Posted March 14 Posted March 14 30 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: I'd have done that for him. Oh well, here's to hoping we made the right decision Maybe, but the blocking, seemingly clutch play, personality, celebrating other players, being a pest to other teams is tough to replace It looks like I'm going to be disappointed too. I wouldn't mind letting him go if they upgraded the position. I would consider J Palmer an upgrade but we also don't have A Cooper - if they bring back A Cooper I'm fine with it (or C Kupp or maybe D Johnson?). I'm less enthused by a rookie, they are unpredictable and take time to develop - and I was hoping they would gear up for 2025 and take a run at the #1 seed. Quote
Process Posted March 14 Posted March 14 Beane making it sound like Mack didn't want to come back in his press conference 2 Quote
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted March 14 Posted March 14 8 hours ago, boater said: I know Hollins wasn't a prolific producer. My memory may be rose tinted, but I remember about one big play a game from him. What facts do we know about what Beane offered him? Maybe Beane didn't offer anything at all. In my guesstimation, Beane offered Hollins a one year contract and Hollins opted for the two years he was offered by NE. FWIW, this is what he got from NE: 2025: Base salary: $2,000,000 Signing bonus: $750,000 Roster bonus: $850,000 Workout bonus: $150,000 Incentives: $1,000,000 Salary cap hit: $3,750,000 2026: Base salary: $2,900,000 Signing bonus: $750,000 Roster bonus: $850,000 Workout bonus: $150,000 Incentives: $1,000,000 Salary cap hit: $4,650,000 He averaged less than 2 catches and 25 yards per game, so I doubt he had a big play every game. 1 Quote
Captain_Quint Posted March 15 Posted March 15 18 hours ago, Process said: Beane making it sound like Mack didn't want to come back in his press conference I'm assuming we offered a 1 year deal, and he took the 2 year instead. Beane's offer, if I had to guess, was probably a 1yr in the $3-$5M range. 1 Quote
Virgil Posted March 15 Posted March 15 8 hours ago, DJB said: I’m really curious as to what the difference in offers was. I’d think, even if it was slightly better in NE, it would be easier to stay put and play for a winner. Personally, I was hoping we’d offer him a 3yr, 12 mil total deal. He was a great culture fit, didn’t mind getting dirty, and showed up in moments. 2 1 Quote
QLBillsFan Posted March 16 Posted March 16 Seems if Bills were close they resign him. Apparently the Bills were not close. I don’t think that necessarily means he didn’t want to come back. Somewhat shocking the Bills let him go for such a relatively low price. How much is wanting to make sure Coleman develops and is on the field given the addition of Palmer 🤷🏻♂️? Quote
H2o Posted March 16 Posted March 16 On 3/15/2025 at 8:15 AM, DJB said: I mean, things like this tend to boil down to $$$. Hollins, at this stage in his career, more than likely went with the bigger payday. We're too busy over here giving Lattimer $24M. Quote
SirAndrew Posted March 16 Posted March 16 On 3/15/2025 at 4:41 PM, Virgil said: I’m really curious as to what the difference in offers was. I’d think, even if it was slightly better in NE, it would be easier to stay put and play for a winner. Personally, I was hoping we’d offer him a 3yr, 12 mil total deal. He was a great culture fit, didn’t mind getting dirty, and showed up in moments. I could see him thinking he might get more playing time in New England. He also seems like a free spirit hippie. In my experience, these personalities don’t like to stay in one place very long. Quote
Buffalo716 Posted March 16 Posted March 16 2 minutes ago, SirAndrew said: I could see him thinking he might get more playing time in New England. He also seems like a free spirit hippie. In my experience, these personalities don’t like to stay in one place very long. Boston is very uptight for a hippie lol I understand he's a free spirit but I'd be free a lot of other places And I think Boston is beautiful but it's definitely a guarded uptight place 1 Quote
ChronicAndKnuckles Posted March 17 Posted March 17 Hollins really gave the Bills some swagger. He had some clutch plays last year. Sad to see him go. I really thought he would be a high priority in the offseason. Really sucks he went to the Pats. Now I can’t root for him. 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: Boston is very uptight for a hippie lol I understand he's a free spirit but I'd be free a lot of other places And I think Boston is beautiful but it's definitely a guarded uptight place Yeah, Massachusetts sucks. The most arrogant people I’ve ever met and the food is terrible. Quote
NoSaint Posted March 17 Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: Boston is very uptight for a hippie lol I understand he's a free spirit but I'd be free a lot of other places And I think Boston is beautiful but it's definitely a guarded uptight place Just as close to providence as Boston… neither walkable though On 3/15/2025 at 3:41 PM, Virgil said: I’m really curious as to what the difference in offers was. I’d think, even if it was slightly better in NE, it would be easier to stay put and play for a winner. Personally, I was hoping we’d offer him a 3yr, 12 mil total deal. He was a great culture fit, didn’t mind getting dirty, and showed up in moments. the guys had a relatively modest career and this very well may be the last time he puts ink on paper in the nfl. I can’t fault him if he chased every last penny so he could retire and live the life he wants Quote
Buffalo716 Posted March 17 Posted March 17 7 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Just as close to providence as Boston… neither walkable though the guys had a relatively modest career and this very well may be the last time he puts ink on paper in the nfl. I can’t fault him if he chased every last penny so he could retire and live the life he wants He certainly chasing every penny he's not a superstar he wants that last chance at the most money It's a business I don't blame him Quote
NoSaint Posted March 17 Posted March 17 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: He certainly chasing every penny he's not a superstar he wants that last chance at the most money It's a business I don't blame him ultimately a 9 year vet and we paid him 3 of his 11m career earnings. Wild perspective that a guy that caught passes in JUCo from CARDALE JONES has only amassed 8m in cash earnings prior to last season Figure half out the door before you even put it in a bank account so maybe bar napkin 5.5 and even a few hundred grand amounts to a not inconsequential percentage of his career earning. go get it. Quote
Buffalo716 Posted March 17 Posted March 17 4 minutes ago, NoSaint said: ultimately a 9 year vet and we paid him 3 of his 11m career earnings. Wild perspective that a guy that caught passes in JUCo from CARDALE JONES has only amassed 8m in cash earnings prior to last season Figure half out the door before you even put it in a bank account so maybe bar napkin 5.5 and even a few hundred grand amounts to a not inconsequential percentage of his career earning. go get it. For sure he deserves to chase every dime.. But I do not believe cardale Jones play junior college football so I don't think they played together.. I remember seeing cardale at elite 11 camps and straight to OSU Quote
Chicharito Posted March 17 Posted March 17 Can’t blame Mack for going elsewhere. You only have so long to get paid. He has the right to get as much as he can. Quote
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