Schobel roster bonus and a couple other things

LT didn’t retire. He was released. Welcome to the blog.

Nix left San Diego after they fired his close friend, Marty Schottenheimer. He worked in their scouting dept. for 8 years or something like that. The strongest ties of any organization are with teh Chargers.

A new joe! That’s good news, I was getting tired of the other Joe.

I am knew posting here so please don’t smash me

Dude, it’s spelled “new”. And the correct terminology is “flame”, not smash. We’re not the Hulk! UR stupid and should never come back!!! [that was a joke, welcome to the blog]

I think you’re right about Schobel. I wouldn’t rule out a trade if he takes the bonus, but I would rule out a trade for a mediocre pick. If Buffalo could somehow get a 2nd or 3rd rounder for Schobel, than it would be worth paying the 2 mil bonus. But if he’s just a declining player who doesn’t have much value, I can’t imagine Buffalo flipping Schobel for a 5th rounder after paying him a 2 mil bonus. I think he’ll keep playing and he’ll have a solid year here in Buffalo in the 3-4.

I kind of hope Buffalo trades Marshawn to SD. I know a lot of people think he’s this great RB, but the league has like 30 great running backs in it. He’s an average player, was drastically outperformed by Jackson last year and RBs aren’t tough to find in the middle rounds of the draft. You’re right that it’s not a great year for RBs this year, but I’d happily pair a mediocre FA with Lynch and grab a guy next year. Maybe Buffalo could find a specialist (short yardage or big play change of pace guy) in the late rounds this year too.

My biggest concern over Tebow is his ability to drop back and read a defense. The best QBs in the league drop, read and throw. His mechanics need some work, but those are learnable with practice. Some guys never figure out how to read a defense and I’m not sure that Tebow’s intangibles make him much more likely to grow that skill than any other spread option QB.

But if we could get a 2nd round pick for him, I think I just became quite a bit more interested. And I try to not “fall in love” with any running backs, because besides the top, special backs (CJ, AP, Charles, DeAngelo Williams, maybe a few others) they are a dime a dozen.

And with Schobel, I dont see him back. I dont think he retires but instead I think we trade him. If we could get a 3rd/6th or 4th for him I would take it, same thing we Kyle Williams, probably a 4th. I really like the idea of trading players for draft picks, especially with this years draft. All those extra picks will help our transition to the 3-4, along with building up our O-line.

LT – wont come here. He said he wants a chance to win a Championship and go to team with “Winning QB.” That certainly isnt us in the next few years that he’ll be able to play. I was always an LT fan and I wouldnt mind him here, but not with the $$$$$$ he wants… My first thought is that he goes to Philly, but I wouldnt be shocked if he ended up in GB either. For some reason I can see them going after him.

joe r—-

I am assuming it would make sense to take a worthy running back with not a lot of tread on the tires for a 2nd rounder, versus the lack of talent available.

And kaisertown! I expect that if you are going to correct the grammar of the poster, you would keep your story straight. :-)
kaisertown—-

RBs aren’t tough to find in the middle rounds of the draft. You’re right that it’s not a great year for RBs this year, but I’d happily pair a mediocre FA with Lynch and grab a guy next year.

… knitting a sweater, working out, and staying out of trouble. He wants to have a great year. And I have a feeling that he will.
I hope.
I hope he doesn’t rain on my optimistic view.