thenorthremembers Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 11:28 AM, HOUSE said: This guy will be 32 in November, can't we buy a newer model? Expand And the big name people on the board may not want to hear it but he isn't significantly better than either Rapp or Hamlin at this point in his career. 3 1 Quote
Gregg Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 12:19 PM, thenorthremembers said: And the big name people on the board may not want to hear it but he isn't significantly better than either Rapp or Hamlin at this point in his career. Expand I wouldn't mind signing him to a 1-year deal. But if he is looking for anything longer than that then forget it. I expect the Bills will address this need in the draft. 2 Quote
GunnerBill Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 12:18 PM, boyst said: How big of a prayer in your assessment? We talking hail Mary? We talking a few lines of the rosary? An our father? I think Bishop has potential to be a depth player and if anyone can get him to be more it is our secondary coaching since he seemed to lack awareness and discipline in the scheme vs bad athleticism. Granted, he didn't look speedy out there and lacked some spacial awareness, game time instincts, and the processing of the game - I still think he can be a quality backup a few years as a floor. Expand Ha! I mean he was awful last year. I think he needs a HUGE step forward in 2025 to win a starting job. It is possible. He missed an entire camp and that hurts a rookie. I just am a little sceptical whether it is likely. So I don't know where that falls on the Hail Mary - Our Father continuum.... but I suspect upper range? 1 Quote
nosejob Posted April 9 Posted April 9 (edited) I would prefer Julian Blackmon. Can play either spot and will turn 27 in August. He could end up being a very good FS. Maybe the reason the Colts haven't signed him back yet is because they have a great shot at Starks or Emmanwori. Edited April 9 by nosejob Quote
BuffaloBillyG Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Yeah, he didn't look great last year in Atlanta. But isn't this exactly the kind of guy Howie Roseman goes out and signs to a cheap deal only to see him bounce back and play at an All-Pro level for a year or two? No risk it, no biscuit. If he's open to a contract without much guaranteed cash, bring him on. 1 Quote
Don Otreply Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 2:23 AM, somnus00 said: Let me guess... he wants to play for a winner. Expand ( that is willing to overpay ) Quote
boyst Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 12:31 PM, GunnerBill said: Ha! I mean he was awful last year. I think he needs a HUGE step forward in 2025 to win a starting job. It is possible. He missed an entire camp and that hurts a rookie. I just am a little sceptical whether it is likely. So I don't know where that falls on the Hail Mary - Our Father continuum.... but I suspect upper range? Expand I would love to shape him to be the poyer big safety style/little linebacker that we thought Lewis Cine might become one day. It has its special place in our scheme even only used 15-20% of the time. A skillset like that with quality can be a great addition on dime packages against teams with 2 good TE's or the ability to shift into run. Quote
MrEpsYtown Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 12:47 PM, nosejob said: I would prefer Julian Blackmon. Can play either spot and will turn 27 in August. He could end up being a very good FS. Maybe the reason the Colts haven't signed him back yet is because they have a great shot at Starks or Emmanwori. Expand They also signed Cam Bynum. I think they have moved on. I'd be very happy with Blackmon. 1 1 Quote
The Jokeman Posted April 9 Posted April 9 I think it's more Simmons wants to beat the Chiefs and sees the Bills of one of the few teams in the league that can do it. As we've seen it in the regular season and been pretty close in last few post seasons and might be a play(er) or two away from doing it. I'm all for bringing him on a cap friendly deal less than $3 million a season. 2 Quote
Xerx Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Wasn't very good last, we have some young guys with athleticism that need to play early in year to get some of the bumps out before playoffs 1 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 12:47 PM, nosejob said: I would prefer Julian Blackmon. Can play either spot and will turn 27 in August. He could end up being a very good FS. Maybe the reason the Colts haven't signed him back yet is because they have a great shot at Starks or Emmanwori. Expand How is Blackmon still a UFA 1 Quote
MrEpsYtown Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 2:09 PM, Warriorspikes51 said: How is Blackmon still a UFA Expand Yeah it's weird. He was out there awhile last year too, but I think it was an injury situation. He just had a good year despite tearing his rotator cuff and still starting 16 games. Quote
Gregg Posted April 9 Posted April 9 https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bills-linked-to-14-million-star-cornerback/ar-AA1CBxXe?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=88c6878b7df24ebe9b6b7a5dd9e0c3c4&ei=13 According to ESPN Bill Barnwell. Quote
harmonkillebrew Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Would have preferred Simmons to re-signing Hamlin, but that ship has sailed. Bills are probably comfortable with the S room. 4 guys with starting experience. Unless they're really not encouraged by Bishop's rookie year. Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 9 Posted April 9 (edited) On 4/9/2025 at 2:33 PM, Gregg said: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bills-linked-to-14-million-star-cornerback/ar-AA1CBxXe?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=88c6878b7df24ebe9b6b7a5dd9e0c3c4&ei=13 According to ESPN Bill Barnwell. Expand 1 year deal for him would be ideal due to injury concerns / tackling sign Simmons and Asante to 1 year deals, draft CB and S in Rounds 4-6 STACK THE DL Edited April 9 by Warriorspikes51 2 Quote
wppete Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Would be a good move if he’s willing to give a good deal $. Use the top 3 picks in the draft for CB, DT and WR/DE. Rapp/Simmons Forest/Bishop Would be really good 4 safeties. 1 Quote
Solomon Grundy Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 2:23 AM, Doc Brown said: I hear what you're saying but Simmons was sitting their for the taking last year as a free agent all the way until mid August before signing with the Falcons. There were no reports the Bills were interested so I don't see why they would be now. Expand To quote Jonathan Lawson "Price, price and price"😎 Quote
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted April 9 Posted April 9 I think it depends on the draft. They need some upgrades on the defensive line even with 3 FA's added, and there's a huge hole at cornerback. However at pick 30.. the 1st round talent at DT and CB could be dried up. If Starks or Emmanwori is there at 30, and the guys you liked at the other spots are gone - it has to be at least in consideration. It's more of a trust your chart exercise, if those two guys are sticking out at the top, even if its not a major need, you do need to continue to accumulate talent and its not a position that is totally finalized imo. If after the draft the depth chart is as it stands today? I don't see the harm in trying to fit him in under the cap to push to start at FS. Quote
nosejob Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 2:09 PM, Warriorspikes51 said: How is Blackmon still a UFA Expand Indy will take him back on another 1 yr. deal I'm guessing. They changed DCs and had to buy some FAs. 1 yr. 2.5 or so? Quote
That's No Moon Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/9/2025 at 2:11 AM, Fan in Chicago said: I have been wondering why he hasn't been picked up by any team yet. And while we are talking of DBs, Asante Samuel Jr and Gilmore are still available too. Expand The answer is always the same. He wants too much money or too much term or both. Quote
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