S Justin Simmons wants to join the Bills!

[thenorthremembers]

48 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

This guy will be 32 in November,  can't we buy a newer model?

 

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. 

[Gregg]

4 minutes ago, 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. 

 

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. 

[GunnerBill]

11 minutes ago, 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.

 

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? 

[nosejob]

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 Wednesday at 12:49 PM by nosejob

[BuffaloBillyG]

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. 

[Don Otreply]

10 hours ago, somnus00 said:

Let me guess... he wants to play for a winner. 

( that is willing to overpay )

[boyst]

16 minutes ago, 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? 

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. 

[MrEpsYtown]

28 minutes ago, 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.

 

They also signed Cam Bynum. I think they have moved on. I'd be very happy with Blackmon. 

[The Jokeman]

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. 

[Xerx]

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

 

 

[Warriorspikes51]

1 hour ago, 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.

How is Blackmon still a UFA

[MrEpsYtown]

13 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

How is Blackmon still a UFA

 

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. 

[Gregg]

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. 

[harmonkillebrew]

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.

[Warriorspikes51]

23 minutes ago, 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. 

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 Wednesday at 02:57 PM by Warriorspikes51

[wppete]

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. 

[Solomon Grundy]

12 hours ago, 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. 

To quote Jonathan Lawson "Price, price and price"😎

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

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.  

[nosejob]

1 hour ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

How is Blackmon still a UFA

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?

[That's No Moon]

13 hours ago, 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. 

The answer is always the same. He wants too much money or too much term or both.