News and Notes: No-Huddle offense returning to Buffalo?

the largest contract in Bills history – and he had no interest in it. None. That was right at the conclusion of the season."

I heard that the jerk store called Peters saying they were out of him so thats why he didn’t sign it.

Sorry – but this just makes me even more mad at Peters – come on dude – wtf

But that’s the most depth in one article I’ve seen in a long time, I didn’t want it to end. The quotes made it obviously, but man that was a great read.

The Bills FO is not as dumb as they look sometimes. I whole-heartedly believe that Peters wanted out no matter what contract was put in front of him. I only wish that Wilfork chops his knees out in philly’s first preseason game this year…
The no-huddle offense would be the best thing the Bills have done offensively since, well, the last time they ran the no-huddle. What a simple way to make your quarterback’s job easier and keep the defense on it’s heels. It’s clear that Trent thrives in a more up-tempo attack (4th quarter comebacks early last season anyone?) Not to be repetitive on what Tim Graham said, but everything on our offense falls perfectly into place for this to happen. Multiple pass-catching RBs, smart receivers, a young athletic offensive line with a smart center, several pass-catching options at TE and a QB that’s smart but lacks some confidence at this point.
I’m in the “believe it when I see it mode” as well Brian, but if I do see this happen I will instantly break into a Bills Shout Song celebratory dance.
(Working on my avatar also Brian, not in time for this comment…)

      That just makes me even happier that he is off this team. Even if he playes well for philly this year he wouldent have been that same player for us, it wasent just the money for him. Jason wants a free ride to a good season and he obviosly dident have the faith in this team. So, nice havin ya aboard swine flu, not gunna miss ya.

Quite frankly, I was somewhat stunned when you look at some of the trades that happened in the offseason, with Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel going for a second-rounder and some of the other moves that were made. When that first-rounder came available, along with a few other picks, we felt it was the right move

Good. I think this comment reveals a lot about the fact that the Bills view the Patriots competitively. They saw the Pats racking up draft picks and decided they had to act to keep up. Rather than bank on Peters showing up they shipped his selfish self out of here and got the picks. Good for them.

Geoff Hangartner was 100 percent our No. 1 priority going into free agency at 12:01.

We know the front office loves intelligent, hard working players. A lot of times in the past that has backfired on us (giving large contracts to Kelsay) but when it comes to the center position that means they got the best guy on the market. He’s still young and the combination of a smart QB and a smart center can make your offense dangerous. If OBD viewed him as the #1 priority he’s probably going to be a great line caller.

Here’s a player that we brought in as a undrafted free agent, we developed, we signed to an over-market contract

I think that quote is more revealing than

we offered Jason an enormous contract – the largest contract in Bills history – and he had no interest in it. None

I think the first one shows that the Bills expected Peters to be grateful for our past faith in him and when he wasn’t there was little hope of him staying. I have no doubt they offered him the biggest contract in Bills history but I think his getting shipped out, like getting rid of Crowell, was based on a vendetta mind-set, at least in some sense. Not saying I agree or disagree, just saying.

One thing about Drew Rosenhaus, he hardly ever wears a tie. But he had a tie on that day, and I said, Why are you wearing this tie, he said, because I think we might be doing a press conference

Wow, this is telling. To me, this means that Terrell Owens wanted Buffalo, not because it was his only option but because he’s T.O. and loves to stir things up. He could have gone to a dozen other places for 1 year, 6.5 mil, no question. That contract is a steal. He chose Buffalo for a reason. I’m not saying I know that reason but I’m saying I think T.O. wanted to be here instead of a place like New York (Jets), Tampa, Minnesota, or Chicago. No superstar comes to Buffalo ready to ink, but he did. I seriously wonder if the idea of picking up a deflated franchise, with a hardcore fan-base, and returning it to glory is not intriguing to T.O. He’s a competitor, he loves a challenge, and most of all he loves proving people wrong.

Couple more things:

- Brad Butler could very well be a better RT than he was a guard, and he was a great guard.

- We need to run the ball, our offensive line is so strong in that department

- Make Langston Walker a captain, great guy, has always embraced Buffalo and is the senior man on offense now besides TO and maybe Evans.

- I still can’t get over how much I like our two first round picks. When Maybin speaks two things come across: he’s smart, mature, and humble for a 21 year old and he knows this team already and likes it. When Wood speaks two things come across: he’s tough, mean and confident. I love his response to the questions he keeps getting about the NTs in our division. His facial expression changes, just slightly, whenever hes asked that and you can tell some innate nastiness inside him clicks on. He wants to beat em up.

Route 5… because with Trent behind the wheel, we’ll be driving all day!

I say wow in reference to the Peters quote….and frankly if that is the case, let him be somewhere else. I think it might be like the Titans losing Haynesworth, and while that was through free agency, not trade, it is similar I think because the titans put a big deal on the table, but it wasn’t enough for a guy who just wanted to leave. We got good value from the trade, what could be an all-pro guard, and some depth so whatever….

And I do like LW at left and Butler at right tackle…and let them fight it out in the middle….Langston is a good smart player, and will use his brains, in my opinion, to make up for his lack of athletic ability in terms of comparing him to Peters…I want team guys on the line, not me guys, so here we are. Langston has been a consistent contributor and may have been the best free agent OL we ever brought to Buffalo, but this season will tell the tale.
I am not high on Ellison and never have been, but there might be some surprises from him or elsewhere on the team. We need solid, consistent units, on all three phases, offense, defense, and special teams, and this being Jauron’s fourth year, and alot of his guys, this is his opus, because if the team fails, Jauron will probably not be a head coach again….Go Bills

The richest contract in Bills history is only 7M a year. That was Dockery’s contract. That’s not saying a whole lot from Banrdon’s perspective.

People are going to read too much into the LB comment. Schoop and the Bulldog hate Ellison and they will say that this comment means he was happy with Ellison all along. I think if they could upgrade they would, but why piss off the guy you have starting now by saying “of course we’d like to upgrade over Keith” or something like that when it’s not going to happen.

I was listening to an interview of Joe D on WGR. The subject of the Bills draft and Peters/Dockery came up. Joe D said that the Bills got some good O Lineman in the draft and they should work out good. He also said that trading Peters was a great move by the Bills, he said that Peters and Dockery were Over Sized and Over Rated

We told Jason – I personally told Jason – that we would not renegotiate his contract with three years left on it, because he was not our priority. Lee Evans was our priority. I said, ‘You come back to camp, and once we get Lee done, you become a priority.’

I don’t know about you, but it PISSES me off when people at my work tell me I am not a priority! Furthermore, it would infuriate me if they told me employee A was more of a priority then me. This is how I thought the contract negotiation went. Peter asked for a new contract. They basically said NO and we will not renegotiate a fair market contract with you. The fact that he had 3 years left on his contract shouldn’t mean anything. Peters could have had a career ending injury week one and never been able to recoup that value. In football, more than any other professional sport you have to get while the getting is good. The short career span and the fact that many contracts have little guaranteed money, make this a priority.

Basically, whether you want to hear it or not. If YOU were in the same position as Peters you would have done basically the same thing, admit it. Again, people are speculating as to what the “Largest” offer in Bills history was. We don’t know exactly the parameters. I think he deserved to receive the largest contract, he was our only pro bowl player, again, whether you like it or not. I think their is a little insight into the fact tha Brandon did not make the comment comparing the Bill’s contract to the one Peters ultimately received.

Basically I still feel that OBD mishandled Peters and ultimately severly hurt our football team.

The fact that he had 3 years left on his contract shouldn’t mean anything

That is ridiculous. No player in the NFL, even the superstars of superstars (T.O, Boldin, Peppers, etc) get their contracts redone with 3 years left. And since when is that like anyone’s work? I know at my work, a person with a proven track record of high performance would damn well deserve to get his contract renegotiated before me. how selfish can you be? You have to know your place in this world and Peters clearly didn’t. They tore up his rookie deal and gave him a generous, very generous deal after only playing 8 games at Tackle.

Anyway you slice it, Peters wanted fair market value, waited for it, then got the offer and refused to accept it. Buffalo did the right thing and now we can move on.

By the way, this discussion is irrelevant. OBD did mishandle the Peters situtation, becasue we are now without one of the best young LT’s in the league, and are not a better football team for it, “no matter which way you slice it”!

Im sorry but i would take Eric Wood and Shawn Nelson any day over someguy who doesnt want to play for our organization. Thats what makes me mad about buffalo not signing Fred Jackson, he said, “iwant to play for this organization.” Its not everyday you get a player who wants to play for your organization and work there butt off for it.

Trainer Chris Fischetti was on hand to present the team’s Ed Block Courage Award to this year’s recipient, defensive end Chris Kelsay

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You guys got me all worked up and now I will have to stay at work late and start my weekend later. THANKS :-) At least I will be home for the Mets game (which will probably be rained out). At least Sanchez won’t be throwing out the first pitch.

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I’m in the “I’ll believe it when I see it” camp as well. I’m in that for pretty much everything related to the Bills. I can’t let myself get sucked in to believing in all the hype and talk that this team has produced for years now!

I think Trent needs the no huddle so he doesn’t have to think as much out there. That should reduce some of his hesitancy, which was brutal to watch last year. He better be ready to be great this year, because we need it and he needs it. He’s destined for the career backup role if he stinks it up again this year. He could also be in line for a big extension if all goes well this year. Talk about pressure! Trent, you literally hold the future of the franchise and YOUR future in your hands this year, better be ready to have a big year, buddy…

I’m SOOOOOOOOOOO sick of hearing Jauron talk positively about Ellison and how happy he is to have him starting. What a pile of verbal diarrhea! I wish we could have had the opportunity to park him on the bench this year, where he belongs. We don’t need his style of play out there, steady and not very good. What we really need is an impact player, not a guy that you only notice when he’s missing a tackle or getting blocked out of the screen. We already have that manning one of the safety positions. Maybe this Nic Harris guy will amount to something, we sure need it!

as long as it works to the best of everyones abilities, which means, quick throws, draws, and deep balls, im game