Free Agent Lull.... are we done minus bit players or more to come?

[JP51]

22 minutes ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

I read that Von is coming back

Seriously LOL or are you messin with sasquatch LOL 

[JakeFrommStateFarm]

32 minutes ago, JP51 said:

Seriously LOL or are you messin with sasquatch LOL 

Seriously, I read he was in negotiations to come back at a reduced salary.

 

Lets see how the negotiations go.

[JP51]

2 minutes ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

Seriously, I read he was in negotiations to come back at a reduced salary.

 

Lets see how the negotiations go.

I went and looked saw a couple of articles that said Beane was open... I guess we will find out. 

[SoonerBillsFan]

4 hours ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

$10M over the cap is for all players.  The Top 51 is at $662K.  The Top 51 is all that matters right now.

I still think they are incorrect 

[Doc Brown]

3 hours ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:

One of the first three picks is fine, but to think it has to be the first is misguided. I agree also taking one later. 

There's pry some hesitancy with 1st round corner by Bills fans because of Elam not working out and CB being an obvious need going into that draft.  T. White did though picking near the end of the 1st round.  I'm not sure if that was a Whaley or McDermott pick though.  If another potential T. White like corner falls into the mid 20's I could see the Bills moving up.

3 hours ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said:

I read that Von is coming back

Von Miller's trying to recruit him so I doubt it.

[Chandler#81]

Brandon rattled the piggy bank, but no coins jingled..

[27yankees]

On 3/20/2025 at 1:17 PM, Special K said:

 

Calis(spelling)Campbell for Defensive Tackle for 3 Million. LOL

[Shaw66]

1 hour ago, Doc Brown said:

There's pry some hesitancy with 1st round corner by Bills fans because of Elam not working out and CB being an obvious need going into that draft.  T. White did though picking near the end of the 1st round.  I'm not sure if that was a Whaley or McDermott pick though.  If another potential T. White like corner falls into the mid 20's I could see the Bills moving up.

 

I can't say you're wrong, but I'm not sure you're right, for a different reason.  I don't think it makes sense to count on finding a T White at 27.  T. White was a finished product the day he arrived.  He got better, sure, but he was a guy the Bills could on the field and they were going to get very good all-round play.  That kind of talent typically doesn't fall any more. 

 

But more importantly, as much as they'd certainly love to a true stud corner, I think the Bills would rather have a true stud linebacker or a true stud defensive lineman.  A true stud playing in the front seven is in or around the ball on a much higher percentage of the plays than a DB, and being close to the ball has more value to the team.  A Myles Garrett or a Chris Jones is much more disruptive to the offense than anyone other that a true stud shut-down corner.  And even with a great corner, offenses adjust. 

[Doc Brown]

25 minutes ago, Shaw66 said:

I can't say you're wrong, but I'm not sure you're right, for a different reason.  I don't think it makes sense to count on finding a T White at 27.  T. White was a finished product the day he arrived.  He got better, sure, but he was a guy the Bills could on the field and they were going to get very good all-round play.  That kind of talent typically doesn't fall any more. 

 

But more importantly, as much as they'd certainly love to a true stud corner, I think the Bills would rather have a true stud linebacker or a true stud defensive lineman.  A true stud playing in the front seven is in or around the ball on a much higher percentage of the plays than a DB, and being close to the ball has more value to the team.  A Myles Garrett or a Chris Jones is much more disruptive to the offense than anyone other that a true stud shut-down corner.  And even with a great corner, offenses adjust. 

That's why I think a trade up is in play ONLY IF a CB they have in the top 10 overall board falls to the lower to mid 20's.  Benford might be gone after this year and the thought of Jackson beating out a 4th round CB for that WR2 spot is not a position I want the Bills to be in.  A trade up also is pry in play for DE and DT for the reasons you mentioned.  I think Jihaad Campbell would also be in play at LB.  Or they just sit tight at 30 and draft the best player available at a position of need which is what I'd pry advocate for.

Edited March 21 by Doc Brown

[JP51]

On 3/21/2025 at 6:30 PM, Doc Brown said:

That's why I think a trade up is in play ONLY IF a CB they have in the top 10 overall board falls to the lower to mid 20's.  Benford might be gone after this year and the thought of Jackson beating out a 4th round CB for that WR2 spot is not a position I want the Bills to be in.  A trade up also is pry in play for DE and DT for the reasons you mentioned.  I think Jihaad Campbell would also be in play at LB.  Or they just sit tight at 30 and draft the best player available at a position of need which is what I'd pry advocate for.

I am torn between needing a dominant player... and needing so many different players... I think even a trade up to 20 is gonna cost big... I think you are right the go bpa at 30 and with their 2 2nd rders

[Pete]

On 3/20/2025 at 12:33 PM, nosejob said:

I don't want to see Hamlin starting and their love affair with a 5'9 Cam Lewis is getting old.

Forrest is promising.  Cole will have a year under his belt, and have Training Camp this season.  Rapp was solid last year, and IM A OK with Rapp starting.  Hamlin and Lewis are nice depth.  Lewis offers versatility.  These 5 Safetys we could roll with.  We could add through draft.  CB is the much bigger worry.  We could use 2 starting caliber CBs at least, and its our weakest position group heading into the draft