Buftex Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 So, the Bills cut Sam Adams, 24 hours later, Ted Washington gets axed by the Raiders.... Anyone think Ted comes back, and ends his career in Buffalo? I know he was actively lobbying for a return to Buffalo, when Jauron was hired. It is no secret that Washington loved playing in Buffalo. It seems to me, he would be likely to come cheap. I can't say I saw a lot of the Raiders last seaon...anyone know if he has anything left, to contribute to what is looking to be a pretty inexperienced interior defensive line. I know they said Adams wasn't the ideal kind of DT for the Bills new defense, so Washington likely would not be either. But if he came cheaply enough, how valuable would it be to a new coach to have a popular supporter on the defense?
jarthur31 Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 I seriously doubt he could outplay Adams, whom we just released. He played beside Sapp and neither did anything for the Faiders. As a Bill's fan, I'd love to see him back but realistically he won't be able to contribute much so why waste a roster spot on him? I'd rather save it for a hungry rookie or young vet.
Ozymandius Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Too old and fat for this regime, especially way too old
pdh1 Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 So, the Bills cut Sam Adams, 24 hours later, Ted Washington gets axed by the Raiders.... Anyone think Ted comes back, and ends his career in Buffalo? I know he was actively lobbying for a return to Buffalo, when Jauron was hired. It is no secret that Washington loved playing in Buffalo. It seems to me, he would be likely to come cheap. I can't say I saw a lot of the Raiders last seaon...anyone know if he has anything left, to contribute to what is looking to be a pretty inexperienced interior defensive line. I know they said Adams wasn't the ideal kind of DT for the Bills new defense, so Washington likely would not be either. But if he came cheaply enough, how valuable would it be to a new coach to have a popular supporter on the defense? 617067[/snapback] I'd rather see us sign Buckner (ex-panther).
stinky finger Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Goodbye fried rice, hello fried chicken! 617177[/snapback] Nice.
Like A Mofo Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Is Ted 38? If so...man I thought he was 34...forget it if he is 38
krazykat Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 It seems to me, he would be likely to come cheap. 617067[/snapback] And why do you think that might be?
apuszczalowski Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Casue he said he would like to play for Jauron and the bills again, players who say stuff like that typically are willing to take a little less to go where they want to
TPS Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 I wonder if this puts Oakland in the mix for Ngata now?
BB2004 Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 So, the Bills cut Sam Adams, 24 hours later, Ted Washington gets axed by the Raiders.... Anyone think Ted comes back, and ends his career in Buffalo? I know he was actively lobbying for a return to Buffalo, when Jauron was hired. It is no secret that Washington loved playing in Buffalo. It seems to me, he would be likely to come cheap. I can't say I saw a lot of the Raiders last seaon...anyone know if he has anything left, to contribute to what is looking to be a pretty inexperienced interior defensive line. I know they said Adams wasn't the ideal kind of DT for the Bills new defense, so Washington likely would not be either. But if he came cheaply enough, how valuable would it be to a new coach to have a popular supporter on the defense? 617067[/snapback] Not the same type of player as Sam, but it would be nice to have Ted come back and finish his career here in Buffalo. We all understand that one of the main weaknesses last year was being able to stop the run. Ted can still do that.
Dan III Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 With the cap break for vets on minium contracts, Ted would cost a $100k more than Jason Jefferson. Even if Ted only played in short yardage situations, the $100k would be worth it. IMO
Bill from NYC Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 So, the Bills cut Sam Adams, 24 hours later, Ted Washington gets axed by the Raiders.... Anyone think Ted comes back, and ends his career in Buffalo? I know he was actively lobbying for a return to Buffalo, when Jauron was hired. It is no secret that Washington loved playing in Buffalo. It seems to me, he would be likely to come cheap. I can't say I saw a lot of the Raiders last seaon...anyone know if he has anything left, to contribute to what is looking to be a pretty inexperienced interior defensive line. I know they said Adams wasn't the ideal kind of DT for the Bills new defense, so Washington likely would not be either. But if he came cheaply enough, how valuable would it be to a new coach to have a popular supporter on the defense? 617067[/snapback] You say sign. I say no. You say why? He's thirty eight years old. Oh no. Sorry, had to do that. If he was willing to come in very cheap, I suppose giving him a chance would be OK.
obie_wan Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 So, the Bills cut Sam Adams, 24 hours later, Ted Washington gets axed by the Raiders.... Anyone think Ted comes back, and ends his career in Buffalo? I know he was actively lobbying for a return to Buffalo, when Jauron was hired. It is no secret that Washington loved playing in Buffalo. It seems to me, he would be likely to come cheap. I can't say I saw a lot of the Raiders last seaon...anyone know if he has anything left, to contribute to what is looking to be a pretty inexperienced interior defensive line. I know they said Adams wasn't the ideal kind of DT for the Bills new defense, so Washington likely would not be either. But if he came cheaply enough, how valuable would it be to a new coach to have a popular supporter on the defense? 617067[/snapback] NO this team will not be old, fat and slow-
Buftex Posted March 3, 2006 Author Posted March 3, 2006 And why do you think that might be? 617369[/snapback] For all the reasons I stated. Jauron, he says, was his favorite coach, Buffalo was his favorite city to play in, and he actually came out on a Toronto radio station, the week Jauron became HC, and said he would love to play in Buffalo, for Jauron. He likely knew he would be a Raiders cap casualty at the time. He has been around long enough, I would think, to realize that very few teams would be interested him for a high salary at this point. Assuming he wants to play still, and assuming the Bills think he has anything left to offer what will be young, D-line, it might not be the most far-fetched idea. We can all proclaim that he is "too old, too fat, etc etc.", but vetran leadership has some value. Washington played very well in the new defensive system the Bills will be using.
obie_wan Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 For all the reasons I stated. Jauron, he says, was his favorite coach, Buffalo was his favorite city to play in, and he actually came out on a Toronto radio station, the week Jauron became HC, and said he would love to play in Buffalo, for Jauron. He likely knew he would be a Raiders cap casualty at the time. He has been around long enough, I would think, to realize that very few teams would be interested him for a high salary at this point. Assuming he wants to play still, and assuming the Bills think he has anything left to offer what will be young, D-line, it might not be the most far-fetched idea. We can all proclaim that he is "too old, too fat, etc etc.", but vetran leadership has some value. Washington played very well in the new defensive system the Bills will be using. 617724[/snapback] he can't produce if he is sitting on the bench injured- which is highly likely given his age, excessive weight and prior injury history.
Thailog80 Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 Is Ted 38? If so...man I thought he was 34...forget it if he is 38 617231[/snapback] To Marv and Ralph that's barely hatched.
The Dean Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 he can't produce if he is sitting on the bench injured- which is highly likely given his age, excessive weight and prior injury history. 617794[/snapback] He played all 16 games in 2004 and 2005. I'm not sayin' we should get him (I'm not sayin' we shouldn't)...I'm just sayin', he hasn't been sitting on the bench with injuries for the past 2 years.
Sisyphean Bills Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 To Marv and Ralph that's barely hatched. 617802[/snapback] Damn. Good point!
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