billsburgh Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 as per espnews breaking news. Will the Toms go after him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 17:27:15 -0700 The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have withdrawn the franchise tag designation on DT Corey Simon. Simon now becomes an unrestricted free agent. "We appreciate all that Corey has done for this organization over the last five years," said head coach Andy Reid. "With the great amount of depth and talent we have along the defensive line, we chose to give Corey an opportunity to sign with another team." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Can he play offensive line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 "[W]e chose to give Corey an opportunity to sign with another team." 421270[/snapback] Kind of late in the day in cutting him loose to be sounding so magnanimous in a press release. If they weren't going to sign him, the honorable thing to do would have been to release him in June/July. He's pretty behind the curve signing with a new team now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Not a huge need and he'd cost a fortune. Better to spend the money on NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Not at the price he is asking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsburgh Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 Not a huge need and he'd cost a fortune. Better to spend the money on NC. 421277[/snapback] I agree totally about Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I wouldn't be surprised in the least to learn that the Bills will be making a big push to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I wouldn't be surprised in the least to learn that the Bills will be making a big push to sign him. 421298[/snapback] Actually, I agree. He is not a blocker, so why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 as per espnews breaking news. Will the Toms go after him? 421267[/snapback] I would hope so but as stated already, at the right price. As while we mght have more pressing needs, I say try to improve your team when get the chance instead of letting a competitor improve themselves and end up beating you as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 he would make our defense even better, but only if we can still re-sign nate, than I'd be all for bringing in corey simon. We need our defense to be as good as possible to carry us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Actually, I agree. He is not a blocker, so why not? They went after Gandy, who looks to have been a great move (when you consider what was available, what Jonas got, and how each has been playing), and Anderson, who isn't looking so hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I don`t know, but after watching the game against da bears . I do know one thing big# 77 was manhandled, what a drop off bigtime when old slamin Sammy went out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 DT is the most important position on that side of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2004 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I wouldn't be surprised in the least to learn that the Bills will be making a big push to sign him. 421298[/snapback] Hopefully they will. If the DL looks bad to TD, why not give him a chance. A former solid player with a lot of experience. Didn't we give Oliver Gibson a try last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 They went after Gandy, who looks to have been a great move (when you consider what was available, what Jonas got, and how each has been playing), and Anderson, who isn't looking so hot. 421307[/snapback] Sorry, unimressed. I am hoping that the Bills will devote FAR more resources than this to filling the important position of LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Sorry, unimressed. I am hoping that the Bills will devote FAR more resources than this to filling the important position of LT. Like what? Draft a rookie LT with a 2nd round pick this year and play him? Trade a 1st and pay TONS of money for a franchised LT? Pay Jonas what he wanted? Trade for Shelton and his $3M pricetag? Sorry but LT's are hard to come-by, and to be able to get a guy like Gandy for peanuts, with Peters waiting in the wings, is the best anyone could have hoped-for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Like what? Draft a rookie LT with a 2nd round pick this year and play him? Trade a 1st and pay TONS of money for a franchised LT? Pay Jonas what he wanted? Trade for Shelton and his $3M pricetag? Sorry but LT's are hard to come-by, and to be able to get a guy like Gandy for peanuts, with Peters waiting in the wings, is the best anyone could have hoped-for. 421340[/snapback] Well actually, the best we could've hoped for would be if TD and Co. had seen the Jennings situation coming (above-avg. LT in contract year where no other LTs likely to hit the market, plus JJ had said repeatedly he wanted out), and had draffted his replacement a year or two ago. But I'd agree we aren't in a horrible situation overall. It's Bennie I worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Well actually, the best we could've hoped for would be if TD and Co. had seen the Jennings situation coming (above-avg. LT in contract year where no other LTs likely to hit the market, plus JJ had said repeatedly he wanted out), and had draffted his replacement a year or two ago. Any starting LT's come out of last year? How about after the 23rd pick in 2003? I don't know, I'm just asking. But I'd agree we aren't in a horrible situation overall. It's Bennie I worry about. I think Preston, a 5th rounder, could replace him. I like what I've seen from him. If he can make it as a starter, I think that the draft will have been a successful one from the OL standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Well actually, the best we could've hoped for would be if TD and Co. had seen the Jennings situation coming (above-avg. LT in contract year where no other LTs likely to hit the market, plus JJ had said repeatedly he wanted out), and had draffted his replacement a year or two ago. But I'd agree we aren't in a horrible situation overall. It's Bennie I worry about. 421359[/snapback] Hmm...Draft a replacement for JJ...a LT...Hmm...Mike Williams? Yeah, that worked out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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