Here’s a few questions and some thoughts.
by krytime on Mar 1, 2009 8:39 AM EST
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So, what’s the over/under on a Coles signing? Is he scheduled to go somewhere else for a visit? My thought on Coles is that he’d be a nice addition for the right price. Also, I’d want Roscoe and his contract out of here to accommodate a Coles signing.
I know the first stage of FA isn’t over yet, but I’m kind of surprised how many guys are still out there. I’m sure a bunch of these guys get inked pretty soon, but after that, I think we’ll see a lull. That lull is where I expect to see some more additions, and hopefully, a bargain or two.
I’m so sick of the Patriots. Do they have a “draft pick tree?” Four picks in the top 53, 19 million freed up in cap space, and the Brady monster allegedly back to health, given the Cassell trade. Ugh.
One more Pat note/question - was it McGee or Greer who Belicheat singled out in the past as a good player? I know he heaped some praise on a Buffalo DB’er in the past; I just can’t remember who it was.
Was/is Jason Brown greedy or dumb? Dude got his money, that’s for sure. But there was talk he didn’t want to play there (Rams). I only bring this up because it affects Buffalo. With Brown off of the market, is it a no-brainer that Birk goes back to Minnesota? Right now, I’d say so. But you never know…
What happened to Housh? How is there not a market for him? And while I’m talking about a Cincy WR, I may as well reference another one. How come there has been nary a word from the Ocho Stinko camp as of late? I’m surprised Johnson didn’t shoot his mouth off or do something stupid to facilitate a way out of Cincy as FA hit. If you would have asked me last week, I would have bet that Cincy would hang on to Housh, and trade Johnson. That’s just me though…
Wonder what Lynch is doing these days? My guess is that he’s drinking a lot of water. No doubt in my mind he’ll get tested for the weed, and as a bettor, my money is on a result that comes up positive. What’s that suspension worth?
This brings me up to Taylor. Why did Buffalo bring him in again? Is it too much to assume Roger called Brandon and said something like “Hey. You might want to get yourself another RB. Not too happy with what your kid as done lately.” I know Buffalo also brought in Kevin Jones, but I really didn’t hear much about that visit. Is it fair to say that if Buffalo goes after another RB, they fear a lengthy suspension for Lynch?
I didn’t hear much of Eugene Parker’s name in this latest round of FA. Did he have any significant clients? Doesn’t really matter. If Buffalo gave his client an offer at the end of the season, and he hasn’t responded yet, isn’t that sort of irresponsible? I know - his only job is to make his client money, and that really is all the players care about. Am I naïve enough to still believe a player would also want his team to be better, and playing these contract games is affecting the ability of the organization to make that team better? Can I say that I hate agents again? They do nothing right for the game….
I’m sticking with this call until I see fit to change it. Derek Fine will be the starting TE, and he will do well.
What the hell is going on in Zona? The NFL is a QB league. Would Fitz and Boldin really do that well with Leinhart instead of Warner? I think no way. Guess this is the ole “chicken and egg” question. My question - where does Warner end up?
As far as the Dockery/trade thing goes, I’m holding off on my judgment as of now. At this moment, I’m pinning the blame on Dockery, his agent, and the NFL office. If it comes out that Buffalo blew the chance at getting something for nothing, I’ll be pissed.
When do we start to hear that guys are in town working out and getting ready for 2009? For the rooks from last year, I think it’s imperative to do so as soon as possible. As far as the vets go, it’s the kind of thing that gets you a “C” on your jersey.
Am I an arrogant Bills fan to think that just because the Jets landed Scott, Sheppard, and possibly Leonhard, they still won’t have a great D?
I still can’t believe that we don’t have numbers on Chambers and Hangartner. My guess? Chambers got eight for three years. Hangartner twenty for five years. Keep in mind - those are just a guess, but I think I’m close.
Players I’m kind of interested in (please tell me if I’m stupid):
Freddy Keiaho LB
Michael Jenkins WR
Jermaine Phillips FS
Jake Grove C
Jeremy Newberry C
Cato June LB
C.C. Brown SS
Napoleon Harris LB
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It's strange
…that I haven’t read a word about S Sean Jones these past few days. Is no team interested in obtaining him?
As far as Michael Jenkins, please check your information. I recall the Falcons extending him before the season ended, or right after it ended. I don’t believe he’s a FA.
And if we are willing to pay Coles, why aren’t we willing to pay a bit more for Housh? Oh yeah, we’re not on his list. Nor were we really on Fred Taylor’s list. The Bills have made a bed they have to sleep in for a while.
We’re hardly going to be in the market for another FB after giving McIntyre a new contract.
What have we accomplished really, so far? We dumped Dockery and maybe improved the line with Hangartner. We replaced Losman with Fitzpatrick…because he’s an Ivy Leaguer. I would have preferred Boller, who could have been had as cheaply.
I've been feeling Buffalo ill.
What have we accomplished really, so far?
To me, trying to answer that question right now is an exercise in futility. And that goes for every team in the league.
The only way to truly know what’s been accomplished is to see the team play games next fall.
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 1, 2009 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
We are most definatively in the market for another FB.
THey took two into training camp last year and they will again this year. Mark my words.
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by MattRichWarren on Mar 2, 2009 9:19 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll take a shot at opinion-answering some of these at random:
Good call with tossing Roscoe if we get Coles. Dead weight needs to be cut loose.
As far as the Cassel/Vrabel to Chiefs trade, the Pats really just aren’t that great with their draft picks, so I don’t know how much a 2nd round pick helps them. And if Brady isn’t healthy or gets injured again and they don’t have a vet backup, they are so up the proverbial creek, they might consider learning the banjo, because it’s Deliverance time.
Given the
FA guard/center situation, we will probably see who slips into the mid rounds to give us value and make a decent pickup or 2.
It would appear Housh overvalued himself. Just like Coles. Oops. (Sweet.)
Taylor was a courtesy because Jauron respects him. We helped him try drive up his value with the Pats by saying, “Well Buffalo is interested, too.” No biggie. We need a different style of 3rd RB anyway.
As far as TE, the song remains the same. We’ll limp by with what we have or overvalue what we have a legitimate shot at getting. Sigh.
Kurt Warner is a prima donna just like Brett Favre. There, I said it. It feels good to get that out. He’ll be back in AZ.
For Dockery, they were gonna give up what, a 7th round pick? Being free of his cap hit would have been nice but we’re plenty under anyway. Shrewd move? No. Big deal? No.
The Jets suffer from Redskins syndrome. Someone in NYC has to and the Giants actually know when to cut a man loose. At least we still have competition in the AFC East for worst-run-franchise.
Am I the only one that’s annoyed that McIntyre got re-upped? We could have used a real FB. Even if it was a 7th round draft pick.
RE: McIntyre
Why can’t we draft a FB still? Nobody said this scrub has made the team again.
And I don’t get why Housh has overvalued himself. He has visited what, 4 teams, now? He’ll be making his decision soon. I think there’s been fairly strong interest in him.
~K
"I’m Kurupt with Buffalo Rumblings. I am worth hundreds!"
From CBS Sports:
FB McIntyre sticks with Bills: The Bills kept fullback Corey McIntyre, agreeing to a two-year deal that prevents him from becoming a free agent, the player’s agent Brett Tessler said.
(Updated 02/26/2009).
As far as Housh, it was my perception (and maybe it’s only that) that he thought he was going to be pulling in record offers from any team with a pulse. I guess it might have just been the tone that the broadcasters were using. I mean heck, Brandon Jones got signed quicker than TJ did.
And also, when was the last time you heard of a team carrying 2 fullbacks? I think it’s doubtful we get one in the draft.
We wouldn’t keep 2 FB’s, I never said we would. But why would signing a scrub like McIntyre mean we won’t draft a FB or bring another in to take his spot? It’s called covering your hide and having bodies for camp. You think because the Bills signed McIntyre means they won’t bring in someone better?
~K
"I’m Kurupt with Buffalo Rumblings. I am worth hundreds!"
You think because the Bills signed McIntyre means they won’t bring in someone better?
When I first heard that the Bills had brought back McIntyre I was shocked but then I thought of that same thing. Just because he signed a deal doesn’t mean that he can’t get cut.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Here's my take
Percentage that Coles signs here, I say 40%. If he does sign, I too believe Roscoe needs to hit the road.
I too am sick of the Patriots not only getting the players that they want all the time, but receiving high draft picks in trades. It seems like the Pats trade their old players to other franchises with head coaches that use to work under BELLICHEAT for high draft picks. My only question – when does the COLLUSION stop?
Jason Brown is both greedy and dumb. Would you take $7 million a year? I would. No doubt. Brown got his money, but the Rams are not a good team. They have an average offense with a very porous defense. It will be interesting to see if he gives the same effort he did while with the Ravens.
Warner WILL resign with the Cards. It just is a matter of when.
Off your FA list, I would like to see the Bills add Sean Jones and Cato June. Jones is big, can hit AND cover and he is a PLAYMAKER. June has played in the cover 2 his whole life and won a super bowl playing in it. It would be nice to see him become our middle linebacker with Poz moving outside.
The time to deliver is now and if you fail to do so you will no doubt witness the consequences first hand.
Couple things
if you’re pissed at the Pats now kry, I think its only going to get worse. I forget which sports site it was but they made a very good observation. With the Pats getting rid of Vrabel they opened a spot at linebacker in their 3-4 and by getting rid of Cassel they opened a bunch of cap room. It just stinks of the Pats making a move to trade for Julius Peppers. They have picks to do it now, they have cap room to do it now, and they have Vrabel’s former spot to give to a guy who wants to play linebacker in a 3-4. This is not good.
The Bills have just entered contract negotiations with Peters
Let’s try to get one of the Raiders running backs. They have three “B” runners, with McFadden still having a lot to prove. Why don’t we offer a low pick or Roscoe Parrish straight up for Michael Bush?
Bellichick may have been talking about Greer because there are reports that the Pats are going to bring him in for a visit. If Greer goes to the Patriots I will scream.
Evdawg made a good point about the Bills trading for Tony Scheffler who is on the trade block, what an upgrade at TE he would be!
If we can finagle DE Brian Orakpo and C Alex Mack I will not complain about this team for a whole season. I promise.
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