TO tweets, Schefter confirms: Bills, Maybin reach deal
by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 8:07 AM EDT
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PrintESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Maybin will sign a five-year deal on Friday. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com cited unconfirmed reports that a deal was done late Thursday night, but the first confirmation that a deal was done came via WR Terrell Owens, who congratulated Maybin via Twitter and informed us that Maybin will be joining the team on Friday.
Pretty strange way to go about things, but thanks for the news anyways, Mr. Owens. Maybin's four-week holdout is officially over.
Maybin is very likely to begin practicing on Monday; he likely will not participate in today's practice or in this weekend's pre-season game in Green Bay. As it stands right now, Maybin will have three full weeks of practices and two pre-season games with which to prepare for the Monday Night Football season opener against New England on September 14.
Maybin, a 6'4", 250-pound defensive end drafted No. 11 overall out of Penn State, is expected to provide the Bills' lackluster pass rush with a shot in the arm in his rookie season. Though he never entered a season as a starter in college, Maybin registered 12 sacks as a redshirt sophomore last season, and shot up draft boards due to his tremendous athleticism. His holdout is lessened in severity by the fact that, due to the presence of several veteran defensive ends, Maybin won't be counted on as an every-down end, nor as a starter.
Though he has sacrificed some popularity in the court of public opinion, Maybin now has an opportunity to begin making amends. Sacking Tom Brady on Monday Night Football would be a fantastic start.
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You have made today an even better Friday. Thank you!!!
Finally!!!!
Great news – he’ll get 2 preseason games – a few weeks of practice. Excellent news on Friday morning
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Oh and Brian...
You mean sacking Brady to cause a fumble.
Did you see last night's game?
Brady got hammered on one play and almost on a second where he floated one up for grabs. Is it just me or did his o-line look crappy?
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FEED the BEAST!
Sorry to everyone who had already posted comments… I don’t know where those ran off to… :(
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 8:19 AM EDT reply actions
That’s OK, I’ll just save my sarcasm for later……the wife and kids have been getting a little uppity lately.
by bluecollarbuffalo on Aug 21, 2009 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Great news. Of course I told Chris Townsend yesterday during our interview that there was no end in sight. Now I look like an idiot. :-) I’ve been called worse.
I’m glad we get to stop talking about this now.
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I’m glad we get to stop talking about this now.
I don’t know about you, but I plan on mentioning it every time he makes a mistake this season :)
by bluecollarbuffalo on Aug 21, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions
It's no wounder your kids are uppity!
Water under the bridge buddy! That is exactly the attitude we took last year with Jason Peters and where did that get us? I am pissed off too but I now need to look ahead and look at the positive, this kid will be with us for a while so let’s make the best of it.
Believe me, every time he commits a bonehead error he will know and I’m sure his teammates and coaches will also remind him.
Your ability to control the LOS is directly linked to your ability to win football games!
FEED the BEAST!
:) = smiley face
It was meant to mean I am only kidding…..I actually didn’t wait that long to save up my sarcasm. That having been said, I hope after the season is over he reflects on what he lost during the holdout. Of course, he’ll probably be sleeping on his gold plated bed watching his gold plated television being served breakfast in bed by his robot dog, but still, I hope he learns a lesson!
by bluecollarbuffalo on Aug 21, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope one thing, actually I hope this for any and all new rookies that sign big money -Stay out of trouble!!
New money tends to render their brain squirly and they do stupid things. If there is one thing that I hope he spends his money on is a full time limo driver, someone who can be his designated driver when he goes out to have some fun. They can afford it so why not be smart, a limo driver/body guard – would eliminate DUIs/Gun possession charges (hardy/Lynch come to mind…)
Your ability to control the LOS is directly linked to your ability to win football games!
FEED the BEAST!
Good news that Maybin’s with the team now. Given his primary purpose is rushing the passer I think he can get away with not having a lot of training camp (as opposed to an OL or WR who has a lot more on their plate).
If Maybin doesn’t get over $24 million, with $14 million guaranteed I think he probably wasted a lot time holding out. It’ll be interesting to see where it comes in at. (and I’ll guess it’s $25 million with $14.5 million guaranteed.
And I love how the local media gets beat on a story by the national media.
Does anyone else think
that Maybin could have a similar impact to this team that Kearse had in his rookie season with Tenn? I don’t have numbers in front of me, but i believe that kearse had double digit sacks that year. They have similar body types, similar speeds and both love rushing the qb. I’m not expecting him to reach 10 or more sacks this year, but I don’t think 7-8 is out of the question.
by dragonwag0n on Aug 21, 2009 8:28 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think Kearse was an everyone down player who played for a risk taking head coach and D-coordinator
by bluecollarbuffalo on Aug 21, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Not.a.chance.in.?$@)
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Aug 21, 2009 1:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The silver lining in all of this
Is that Ellis came alive due to all the extra reps. The future is now quite positive my friends. Maybin/Ellis coming off the edges – coming soon to a theater near you….
Your ability to control the LOS is directly linked to your ability to win football games!
FEED the BEAST!
yup
so many have doubted Ellis after one season but the coaching staff and front office look smarter now. If Ellis and Maybin can translate early impressions (or in Maybins case no impressions) onto the football field, we have our ends of the future!
Guards Brad Butler and Brandon Rodd are decent. - Pete Prisco
Brandon Rodd!! Our best player.
It’s very exciting. I was frustated as hell and very pissed at the kid. But now I will pull for him to suceed even though I know a lot fans will ride him hard all year. We need this kid to be a pass rush speacilist and get us 5-7 sacks, that is the only way we make the playoffs.
I doubt many, if any, fans will maintain hard feelings over the holdout. At this point, there’s still plenty of time left to prepare for the regular season. If he waited 2 additional weeks or more it would be another story for sure.
"it was an almost completely fabricated rumor"-Brian Galliford
i dont know about that
the holdout may be water on the bridge but eze is right that fans will be hard on him. Hes expected to be the savior of the pass rush, which has been horrendous. Fans were ready to throw out Ellis after one season and he was a third rounder, how bad do you think it will get if Maybin doesnt produce as a rookie?
Guards Brad Butler and Brandon Rodd are decent. - Pete Prisco
Brandon Rodd!! Our best player.
I was referring to the holdout specifically. Being a mid first round draft pick, of course he will be expected to make an impact in his rookie season. No he wont get a free pass, but not because of the holdout.
"it was an almost completely fabricated rumor"-Brian Galliford
ah i see
yea, i bet the holdout is already forgotten
Guards Brad Butler and Brandon Rodd are decent. - Pete Prisco
Brandon Rodd!! Our best player.
Did the Bills have a player holding out?
"When troops flee, are insubordinate, collapse, or are routed in battle, it is the fault of the general." – Sun Tzu. Yes Jauron, I am talking to you.
Haha!
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve already said my piece. Don’t need to say it again.
"Only on Rumblings can you see fans getting into arguments about the pros and cons of cutting a fourth string tight end!" - poz
by thefourwinds on Aug 21, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
ill say it
hes a greedy bastard. Sure he was in a tight spot behind Crabtree but considering how early our camp opened he should have signed a week ago if not more.
Guards Brad Butler and Brandon Rodd are decent. - Pete Prisco
Brandon Rodd!! Our best player.
Wait a minute..
….hwo do you call the guy greedy. What if he gets exactly what we predicted and the Bills were just trying to lowball him or not give him the right amount of garaunteed money.
He’s a Bill, and I think he will be for at least the next five years…lets cheer from him.
Lets cheer for him.....I agree with that. And we better enjoy it while we can
for at least the next five years
Maybe….maybe not. We know he is not opposed to holding out for money …aka Peters. Let’s say Maybin exceeds everyones expectations, gets 12 sacks, goes to the ProBowl, and becomes rookie of the year. When can we expect his next holdout? Year 2 or 3?
What can we do for you Mabin? You want us to say it with you… "Show me the money!!!!!!......WE LOVE THE BLACK MAN!!!!!......SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!" Now, will you please get a new agent and sign the contract!
not saying i wont cheer for him
I will but you can’t erase the fact that he was the third to last pick to sign. I dont think the Bills were lowballing him, they made him a first rounder for a reason. He was waiting to see what Crabtree could got. Come on man, we will all cheer for him but you dont have to erase what he did. Remember it if anything, when the day comes he wants an extension.
Guards Brad Butler and Brandon Rodd are decent. - Pete Prisco
Brandon Rodd!! Our best player.
I take back everything bad I said about him
being greedy. Berg79 has shown me a picture of Maybin with a Bills logo shaved into his head. All is forgiven. That is sweet.
Guards Brad Butler and Brandon Rodd are decent. - Pete Prisco
Brandon Rodd!! Our best player.
Florio made a good if cynical point when he noted that the Bills might not make the signing official until after the Packers game. Signing him before it would entail cutting someone so why not drop the axe after the game?
I’m hoping for a monster game from Ellis tonight. Sadly, I won’t get to see it until Sunday afternoon and may or may not have time to do the offensive line breakdown…all so NFL Network can show repeats of some other preseason games and Dolphins Cheerleaders shows instead. At least the Lions game won’t be pre-empting it….
Of course we could make things more challenging, Lisa, but then the stupider students would be in here complaining, furrowing their brows in a vain attempt to understand the situation--Seymour Skinner
Are there 80 active right now?
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
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"Our style is simple but not that easy. Roll up your sleeves and play good, solid football." -- Marv Levy
by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks.
Does that include Maybin?
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
It does indeed. They have 81 players on the depth chart, with the 1 being James Hardy.
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
So Mike Florio (and by extension Rotoworld) who say that the Bills were trying to keep it under wraps for roster purposes is just silly. Ryan Neill was cut for Maybin…
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
No, Ryan Neill was cut for Solomon Elimimian. As far as I can tell, they’ve had 79 all along. Maybe I just can’t count.
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Well someone has to count. :-)
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
The roster page has 81 players on the Active List (counting Maybin), plus Hardy on the PUP list. Of course, it still has P.K. Sam on it…
Thanks for the info.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
And as P.K. Sam currently is employed by the Toronto Argonauts, we’re at 80. :)
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Does Lynch count?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I would assume he counts until the suspension begins in week 1.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, right up until the season. He’ll be put on Reserve/Suspended then.
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Do we have to cut down to 52+Lynch then, and then re-sign someone once the Thursday night opener happens? I’m assuming that’s when Lynch’s suspension starts, and we need to be down to 53 by Monday or Tuesday before the season, right? How does this work?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I doubt it. They’ll probably put Lynch on suspended on the second cut-down day.
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"Our style is simple but not that easy. Roll up your sleeves and play good, solid football." -- Marv Levy
by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Is the game tonight?? I thought it was Saturday.
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by thefourwinds on Aug 21, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
It is tomorrow.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Fun to Imagine the Possibilities...
If this is true (yet to be officially confirm) the defensive side of the ball has just become so much more interesting.
Here’s what I imagine on the pass rush: Schobel getting pressure from one side——Stroud or Williams getting a push up the middle—-Kelsay becoming a factor (because of the talent around him) and Mitchell & Maybin wrecking havoc blitzing from either side or using both of them on a full out blitz. Imagine how the defensive backs are going to play with a pass rush……
When he gets to practice they had better haze the crap out him.
I don’t want him to go 30 minutes without getting taped to something(after practice, of course).
His first team shower had better be an ice bath.
His hair is short but it could be shorter.
If you’ve been on the team for at least three years, Aaron’s got your bags. Whenever the team is travelling I want to see him dragging two carts of luggage.
I know all the linemen wouldn’t mind being treated to a meal at someplace nice.
A Youtube video of all the rookies singing the “Shout” song would be nice.
Welcome to the team, Aaron! Glad to have you.
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know all the linemen wouldn’t mind being treated to a meal at someplace nice.
that’s a must
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by J2 on Aug 21, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Strangely enough, Kawika Mitchell spent some time tweeting about rookie hazing yesterday. Methinks he was prepping.
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"Our style is simple but not that easy. Roll up your sleeves and play good, solid football." -- Marv Levy
by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
But he said they don’t do any in Buffalo…
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
His hair is short but it could be shorter.
designs or even words cut into his hair would work also.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
Like the Bills logo? One of my friends did that back in the day. Thinking about it now seems really lame.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure he had on Zubaz pants when he had the logo shaved into the side of his head. Maybe he had a flat top, too.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
No.
But it’s a good pic.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking $$$ on both sides and the word Greed going down the middle, like a helmet with the logo on the sides and the strips down the middle.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
How long until we get the Maybin version of this
"When troops flee, are insubordinate, collapse, or are routed in battle, it is the fault of the general." – Sun Tzu. Yes Jauron, I am talking to you.
I'm guessing
he got tired of being mentioned in the same breath as Crabtree and Andre Smith. Will be interesting to see the terms. Just glad we can finally move ahead from this distraction.
"it was an almost completely fabricated rumor"-Brian Galliford
Finally. Guess Maybin and Segal finally realized how ridiculous his holdout was.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I doubt it
I don’t know about Maybin, but in Segal’s mind I am sure this was all part of his master plan to get the most money for himself his client.
What can we do for you Mabin? You want us to say it with you… "Show me the money!!!!!!......WE LOVE THE BLACK MAN!!!!!......SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!" Now, will you please get a new agent and sign the contract!
Or maybe the Bills DID hire Terry Tate, Office Linebacker…
Glad to finally have this resolved. Can’t wait to see him in action.
“Sacking Tom Brady on Monday Night Football would be a fantastic start.”
Putting Brady on his backside 5 or 6 times a game would be a dream come true.
Get the Bills back to the big game!
Even though he didn't get a new agent, I can help but think my Jerry Maguire sig helped get the deal done :-)
I suppose I have to change it now.
What can we do for you Mabin? You want us to say it with you… "Show me the money!!!!!!......WE LOVE THE BLACK MAN!!!!!......SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!" Now, will you please get a new agent and sign the contract!
AP writer John Wawrow reporting it's not done... yet.
Maybin still in Maryland but talks are `close’ according to AP story.
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Well, Schefter did say “he’ll sign Friday.” Lots of Friday left.
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 21, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. People are reporting it’s a done deal. Mike Catalano on Channel 13 out here for instance. It’s not signed but it’s close.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
also – doesn’t he have to travel to OBD to sign the deal?
I know they could do it via fax – but they usually like to video tape and interview him. so that’s probably all it is
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Schefter is reporting he will be in Orchard Park today.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
It's about time...
Wish I could say i’m happy for him. I hope I can say i’m happy for the Bills. In my mind, he has lots to prove now, lots.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 21, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah that was Schefter.
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by MattRichWarren on Aug 21, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm happy for the guy
I don’t understand how or rather why fans don’t get that the NFL is a business. They may be the most popular in terms of entertainment when compared to any other major sport in the U.S., but at the end of the day it is still a business. I can’t hate on the guy for holding out to see if the Niners would cave to Crabtree’s demands. Wouldn’t anyone in his position do the same? Imagine you were offered a job at a firm and you were in a position to accept another offer which possibly could be 10-15% more salary, but you might have to wait for a while to find that out. Of course you’d wait. Why wouldn’t you?
Anyways, I’m done ranting. The kid is raw coming out of college, and it is yet to be seen if he can keep his weight up. The good thing is, we have a good amount of depth now at DE and at LB so that he’s really not going to be an every-down player this year anyways so if the coaches are smart they’ll put him in for passing downs and tell him to pin his ears back and go get the QB.
Maybin's weight
Just so everyone knows. Orakpo at the age 20 was 225 pounds I believe. Remember the kid is young and will have room to grow. In two years the guy could really be the next Jayson Taylor.
Maybin signs, England are about to win the ashes, all i need now is for United to win tomorrow and it will be a perfect 24 hours
Football. Bloody Hell!!
Great news!
And he’s back with enough time to put enough practice in to know our system, and even make a difference this year. Let’s hope that he’s as good as we all hope he will be.
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by CanadianBillsFan on Aug 21, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions
we can only hope CBF
I will take 6 sacks from Maybin, 6 from Ellis, 8 from Schobel, 3 from Denney, 2 from Kelsay, 3 from Stroud, 5 from Kawika, 2 from Poz, and 1 each from Williams, McCargo, and Spencer and call it a good season!
Guards Brad Butler and Brandon Rodd are decent. - Pete Prisco
Brandon Rodd!! Our best player.
This is how I would like to see the first play of the season… Brady drops back Maybin pummels him but Brady is still able to get the throw away, only for it to be picked off by McKelvin who runs it back for a score.
Brady is so demoralized he retires.
Retire???? Not so fast....don't we want him to suffer?
I want to see Moss implode, yell at Brady, and get into a fist fight with Bellicheat on the sidelines.
"When troops flee, are insubordinate, collapse, or are routed in battle, it is the fault of the general." – Sun Tzu. Yes Jauron, I am talking to you.
YES!
Or eat him….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
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