Bills hosting DE Dwan Edwards on Tuesday
by Brian Galliford on Mar 16, 2010 12:10 PM EDT
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The Buffalo Bills have announced that the team is hosting free agent defensive lineman Dwan Edwards on Tuesday.
Edwards, 29, has spent the entirety of his six-year career with the Baltimore Ravens. An excellent run defender, the 6'3", 315-pound Edwards has played defensive end in Baltimore's 3-4 system, contributing 47 tackles, a sack and a defensive touchdown to the league's third-best defense in 2009.
One of the youngest prospects on a veteran-laden free agent market, Edwards is a solid, dependable player that would instantly become a starting end in defensive coordinator George Edwards' new 3-4 defense. His run-game capabilities would play well against the pass-rushing abilities of current end prospect Spencer Johnson, and would significantly improve the Bills' depth along the defensive line.
Edwards has made two previous free agent visits, making stops in Seattle and Denver. Denver signed his former teammate (and former Bill) Justin Bannan instead. The fact that Edwards has made two visits without signing a deal despite being one of the hottest names on the market prior to the opening of free agency has led many to suspect that his contract demands are significant.
Earlier reports held that the Bills were visiting with former Cleveland and Denver inside linebacker Andra Davis on Tuesday, as well; the Bills have confirmed those reports.
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Yes Baby!
Getting DT/Dwan Edwards along with using our second round pick on DE/C.Wootton of Northwestern.
Bills wake up and start trading future picks and current players for more picks this year.
Trade Bait/M.Stroud,K.Williams, A.Schobel, D.Whitner
GO BILLS!
Edwards isn’t a DT in our scheme… he’d be a DE.
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by MattRichWarren on Mar 16, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
In A Rotation
D.Edwards could play DE in the 3/4
Example:
D.Edwards/DE T.Cody/NT C.Wooton/DE
We can get both Cody & Wootton in th esecond round if we unload the guys I mentioned before with future picks.
Its time to get real and get moving on this 3/4 of which we can tinker with it next year with other F/A
Could play DE?
Edwards would definitely be a DE in our scheme.
~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."
IMO…Cody would be a horrible DE in either the 3-4/4-3
by NorCal BillsFan on Mar 16, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Chloroform him.
He better not walk out of OBD…
Fatang Fatang.
by NeverendingOptimism on Mar 16, 2010 12:13 PM EDT reply actions
Don't have to....just need to dump a truck load of money in his lap.
A married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing!
Good player. Not a difference-maker. Absolutely no reason to overpay for this guy, but would be a really nice signing if we don’t have to break the bank.
My money is on Edwards re-signing with Baltimore.
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 16, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
my thoughts are that we do the same thing we do every day….plan to take over the world
by quantumuprising on Mar 16, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahahahaah well done sir!!
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by silverstreak3k on Mar 16, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
only if he signs
if the Bills do get both Davis and Edwards to sign then I can act smug.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
I think that if both Davis and Edwards sign in two days all the nay sayers will have to shut up until about a month after the draft. Edwards could be a corner stone on this D and Davis would either be great depth or an average starter. Both would fill HUGE holes.
The more I see, the less I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Mar 16, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
A month after the draft?
All the nay sayers will be will right there after the draft, yourself, myself, whoever else included….
~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 ment the nay sayers about the free agent signings.
The more I see, the less I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Mar 17, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really....
all the nay sayers will have to shut up
it would only raise expectations to even higher levels for some…
Your right, I forgot about the “Thats a great signing but we could always do better” crowd.
The more I see, the less I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Mar 17, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I think if we could get both Edwards and Davis
They would improve our D dramatically. You solve 2 major problems with these possible signings. All you HAVE to get at that point is a NT and depth. This would definitley be two steps in the right direction.
Woohoo
This is one guy that I wanted the Bills to key on this offseason. I’m glad he’s still on the market, which definitely is in the Bills’ favor.
If they can add him somehow, and maybe Andra Davis too, that’ll be a great start to revamping the front 7 for the 3-4. I really like what Edwards can give us with his run stuffing ability and experience. The fact that he’s only 29, and could theoretically be a major part of this defense for 4-6 years is very appealing.
Plus, I love players that were successful for the tough-minded Ravens defense. I love the attitude that defense has played with, and hope guys like Edwards can bring it to Buffalo.
I’m not going to get my hopes up for this signing, but it sure would be a quality addition for us.
~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 Mar 16, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I do love me some Ravens Defensive players. They all play with that tenacity that we need here in Buffalo!
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- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
this would be nice
and to have Spencer Johnson as depth puts us in a good position
"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-
I originally thought Johnson would have an outside chance of starting, but IF we can sign Edwards… Johnson as depth is awesome I think. This one possible signing changes the look up front, I like it.
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- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
yeah
get a LT and NT and we look alot better
"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-
heck yeah we would...
Hopefully OBD is “Wooing” both Edwards and Davis
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- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
now this is a guy i would be ok with over-payign for
hes young-ish and is considered a very solid player. kennedy i could do without, but edwards i could go along with offering more money than some other clubs would…..
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by silverstreak3k on Mar 16, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup. I’, just gonna rec yours instead of typing the same exact thing myself.
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by MattRichWarren on Mar 16, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
The fact that he’s only 29, and could theoretically be a major part of this defense for 4-6 years is very appealing.
Exactly, rec’d. More than anything, I’ve been hoping that Buffalo doesn’t overpay for mediocre players, but Edwards could be a long term solution. I think he’s worth a Langston Walker-esque contract, especially if Buffalo pays a good amount of that upfront in a signing bonus.
Edwards is a good run stuffer, would definitely start and could be an important part of a rotation. I like that Edwards takes care of the need for a 3-4 DE in the draft, but a group of Edwards, Stroud, Johnson and maybe Kyle Williams isn’t so good that Buffalo would necessarily pass on a DE in a best available situation. Especially if Wiliams is going to be a huge part of the rotation at the nose.
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He's from Billings, MT
Check out this place…awesome
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Wonder if he fly fishes?
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He is Fly Fishing for a Contract......
Someone at OBD please take the bait???
by MikeEverett08 on Mar 16, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
He runs a football camp that my cousin attended.
Billings is not the prettiest town in MT, by far. If you are planning a fishing trip or any other adventure, look at Bozeman (Yellowstone,) Whitefish (Glacier,) or another town in the mountains. Billings is out in the plains, where you can feel the open rustic old West, but the best outdoor experience is in the N. Rockies. I was born in Montana, traveled most of the state, and plan on moving back when I can afford it.
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They always do.....
Unless they have to get out of Dodge ASAP….
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"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."
PLEASE
get this deal done. This was my #1 guy that I was hoping for. Would fill a huge need. I am TRYING not to get my hopes up, but it isn’t working very well. Hopefully CHIX patience is paying off if we can get a guy like this to come to B-Lo for maybe a little under what he was hoping to get paid. Fingers impatiently crossed!
Pay day
Fact is this a guy we need so Buffalo you give him the pay day thats all there is to it we signed no one big and we have money so do it
A man must except his fate or be destroyed by it
by BillsStampede34 on Mar 16, 2010 12:35 PM EDT reply actions
And to think.....
There was a lot of negativity flying around these boards when the Bills did not make any immediate, “big name” signings in the first couple of weeks of free agency. Now, we have two recent cuts, neither of which were available during the beginning of FA, making visits.
Edwards and Dwan Davis would be great….
…and make our new front office look like they knew what they were doing the whole time….
Haha, it’s Dwan Edwards and Andra Davis. :)
And only Davis was a cut. Edwards has been available from the outset.
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 16, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
NT
Not sure that this fills an immediate need, but hey at least he is competition for Kelsay.
I got nothing.
by Jason from OH-IO on Mar 16, 2010 12:43 PM EDT reply actions
Kelsay’s playing OLB. Edwards is a DE.
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 16, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Really… I thought Kelsay would rotate with Stroud? So Kelsay will rotate with Maybin/Schoebel… I hate this 3-4 thing, I am struggling to wrap my brain around it.
I got nothing.
by Jason from OH-IO on Mar 16, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Well the transitition will take more than one month
We aren’t solving anything in free agency
~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."
We aren’t solving anything in free agency
you got that right ;-)
I got nothing.
by Jason from OH-IO on Mar 16, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe
a month of Sundays
"huge, big, fast, nasty...all those terms"
So only like 6 months? Perfect. Done by the start of the regular season. Works for me.
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by WhyBillsWhy on Mar 16, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Kinda the reason some of us are preaching patience. This team is still missing many of the ideal pieces to run a 3-4. Sure some guys can play certain positions but they are far from what you would call the ideal kind of player to play in this system. That is why we keep saying that it will take time.
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I guess my point is we have a glaring need at NT… Unless you beleive Williams is THE guy.
I got nothing.
by Jason from OH-IO on Mar 16, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
But three or four NTs were franchised or signed long term deals with their old clubs. Slim, slim pickings on the NT market in free agency.
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by MattRichWarren on Mar 16, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude, everybody and their mother knows that
You don’t have to keep harping on the same things hoping they will magically be solved with a certain number of complaints. We aren’t solving our NT hole at this point, so I’m not sure why you keep acting as if it’s even remotely possible right now. Let’s see how the draft plays out, perhaps?
~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."
Dude, everybody and their mother knows that
I just talked with my mom and she had no clue. . . . . . . . . . huh?
We got the tools, We got the talent
by J2 on Mar 16, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought the same thing. But Gailey said he’d play OLB, so I’ll take him at his word for the time being. :)
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 16, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I know it sounds weird, but my instinct was honestly that Kelsay would somehow get converted to a Mike LB if he didn’t get outright cut.
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by WhyBillsWhy on Mar 16, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That doesn’t sound weird at all.
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 17, 2010 6:07 AM EDT up reply actions
This is an immediate need
You actually think Stroud and Williams will be as successful as this guy has been?
~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."
Or I guess anything
~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 think Stroud will do great as a DL, I have always like him… So yes, I think Stroud will do better… And isn’t Williams the nose?
I got nothing.
by Jason from OH-IO on Mar 16, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do you think Stroud will do great?
~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 don’t really have a good reason… I just have a good gut feeling, I guess I am just being optimistic!
I got nothing.
by Jason from OH-IO on Mar 16, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for you.......How does it feel :-)
A married man should forget his mistakes. There's no use in two people remembering the same thing!
I think Stroud will be better this year than last...
nothing to really base it on…It’s the same as your feeling that he wont do great as a 3-4 end…nothing to really base it on. I get your point about him playing a new position, but football is football and as long as he can complete his assignment on a given play, I think he will do fine.
by NorCal BillsFan on Mar 16, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not that I don't think he can do well
It’s that I don’t think he will do well due to his creaky ankles and overall limited ability to move like he used to. I personally think he’s at the end of the line, or darn close to it. Can he give us quality snaps out at DE? Most definitely. Do I think he’s going to excel there? Not really. The overall number of question marks surrounding him, ankle and shoulder issues, a new position, age, declining production, and so on, really don’t lead me to believe he’ll be as good as some think he will out there. If he was 4 years younger and healthier, I’d be really excited about him at DE.
~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."
Wishful thinking? He was a bit banged up last year, and the fact the DT rotation was almost just him and Spencer for what seemed like half the season he didn’t get any rest. If they can get a solid D-line rotation, then I think when Stroud is on the field he will be more of an impact player then last year.
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i find it really hard
to see williams as a NT
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Small.
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 16, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Why?
Just wondering why signing one would have an effect on the other, we can only afford one now? I dont get that…
by NorCal BillsFan on Mar 16, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s more of the small chance that both players want to play in Buffalo.
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by NolaBillsFan on Mar 16, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
buzz kill
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by silverstreak3k on Mar 16, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
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by quantumuprising on Mar 16, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
yes....i messed that up
Wow…..i need to take a mulligan in that one….
….fully aware of Andra Davis and Dwan Edwards
multi-tasking is a real pain sometimes…..
:)
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 16, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Just forget work.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 16, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
There is no salary cap, sack up and pay him. We are going to finish below the salary floor so its not like if we overpay for him we’re spending too much money.
A Dwan Edwards signing could make Marcus Stroud trade bait though I hope not because I’d love to see what big Marcus can do as an end in a 3-4.
Dwan Edwards really would immediately upgrade our wretched run defense and for that reason I think OBD doesnt let him leave. Considering how bad our run defense has been Andra Davis and Dwan Edwards would got a long way to improving that.
Speaking of improving the run D, D’Qwell Jackson ILB of the Browns was only given a 2nd round tender. Hes only 26 and consistently at the top of the league in tackles. He would seriously upgrade our run defense and has played in a 3-4 his whole career. His rookie contract is up so we’d probably have to pay him well but he and Poz would instantly become long term answers inside our 3-4. I know a 2nd is a lot to give up but for a young ILB stud whos only question mark is that hes coming off injury I would consider it. Not sure if I’d act but I’d think about it long and carefully.
Assuming we sign Dwan and dont trade or cut anyone else major on the D-line I suspect we would start Stroud and Dwan at end, Kyle at NT and rotate Spencer in based on downs?
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D-line rotation
I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw some 4-3 sprinkled in there on passing downs with Stroud/Williams in the middle and Schobel/Kelsay putting their hand in the dirt. In that case, Edwards/Johnson would be depth for DT in those situations and may even end up taking more snaps than Stroud/Williams who will likely play a lot of downs as the roster stands right now.
Yeah I wasn’t saying we’re done. We don’t have a single true NT prospect on the roster besides Lonnie Harvey, even if we sign Edwards.
Lonnie Harvey barely counts
~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."
no way he is the real deal
well atleast really big
"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-
That's a whole lot of man
To be barely counting. Heck I bet if you ask Golden Corral they’ll say they have to gameplan for him every week.
by mob16151 on Mar 16, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
And...
Amazing.
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by WhyBillsWhy on Mar 16, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone catch his interview, or whatever he was meeting the press at 12:45 for? Stuck at work and a quick recap would be cool if anyone saw it.
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- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
Injury Concerns are why edwareds remains unsigned
i think it may be a spine issue if im not mistaken but check it out that why teams dont wanna pay him the money he wants one bad play and hell have to retire
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else." John Madden
one bad play and hell have to retire
The same is true of every single player who puts on a helmet on NFL Sundays.
Edwards played 16 healthy games last year with very solid production. I don’t see his injury being an issue at all.
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 16, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
yea i gues thats true…. but some guys have seriuos spinnal issues and some dont so maybe what i meant was the probability is higher for someone in his case
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by BRIANMULHALL on Mar 16, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea any play could be a NFL players last
Never know when a players knee gets rolled on during a game, could happen during and immediatly after the play is over (guys flying around).
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by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 16, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
See Kevin Everett...
On a side note, anyone hear how hes been doing… If the Bills are still involved in any way…?
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I agree
It would be nice to see if he’s still progressing the way he was. I remember how quiet the Ralph got when it happened that day, it was wierd. I hope the Bills org. is still helping out anyway they can.
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by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 16, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It was so quiet after that happened… It was dead silent. I would hope the Bills are still helping him out in some way… it truely is amazing he started walking again so fast, after being told there was a great chance of never walking again
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- by Jsz on Mar 3, 2010 6:25 PM PST
I believe he’s somewhat out of the picture now. I thought I heard he’s living back in his hometown, but that the NFL has set him up with a good “retirement” plan, for lack of a better term.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 16, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, that's nice to hear.
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by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 16, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Everett is completing his extensive rehab in Houston, his hometown. He comes to Buffalo once in a while to do benefits, etc. He’s walking on his own which is… amazing. If you were there as a couple of these guys were, as was I, it was sick watching the whole thing play out.
The Bills kept him on the roster until the end of his third season so he was able to earn a full pension then released him so he could receive that pension. The Bills aren’t officially affiliated with him in any way that I’m aware of.
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by MattRichWarren on Mar 16, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I was such an Everett believer,
when we drafted him and going into that season. Like I said, at the Ralph I’d never heard it so quiet. What was also terrifying at the time, was he never gave the “thumbs up” and that worried me, I remeber. Anyway, thanks for the info, I love that he comes to Buffalo for benefits and such and he’s walking and home, good for that man. He deserves anything IMO.
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by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 16, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I've got a good feeling about this one!
Whereas I didn’t where JK was concerned. Having just listened to the DE interview I was also thoroughly impressed with the way he spoke, and seemed like the kind of positive guy this organization should be looking to attract.
I think Dwan is a much better player than Kennedy too, in fact not even close
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we are under the average right now
lets spend some money or we are gunna look like chumps in the AFCE this year
"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-
lets spend some money or we are gunna look like chumps in the AFCE this year
No. Spending money unwisely will make us look like chump’s.
And we're going to look like chumps anyhow
~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."
Well yea
But at least we won’t look like fiscally irresponsible ones.
Cornell Green?
But at least we won’t look like fiscally irresponsible ones.
That ship has sailed…
by NorCal BillsFan on Mar 16, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
One questionable FA signing
Does not a financially irresponsible make.
so spending money on a solid DE and good insurance at LB
is unwise?
"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-
No
But spending money to just spend isn’t wise. And that’s what your comment looked like it was advocating at least to me.
I can see that
i was more referring to the two guys that are at OBD today
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If there is one guy that we should overpay for, it's Edwards.
He’s young (ish) and a very good 3-4 DE. He could really help this D out for the next 5 years. SIGN HIM 5 year 25M contract. I don’t care if thats too much, I WANT him on our team!
The more I see, the less I know.
by CanadianBillsFan on Mar 16, 2010 2:04 PM EDT reply actions
Edwards Salary to date.
Edwards, Dwan
Year Team Base Salary Sign Bonus Other Bonus Total Salary Cap Value Position
2009 Ravens $ 1,000,000 $ 0 $ 6,760 $ 1,006,760 $ 1,206,760 DT
2008 Ravens $ 605,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 5,760 $ 610,760 $ 935,760 DT
2007 Ravens $ 510,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 5,880 $ 515,880 $ 840,880 DT
2006 Ravens $ 425,000 $ 0 $ 5,720 $ 430,720 $ 755,720 DT
2005 Ravens $ 305,000 $ 380,000 $ 5,390 $ 690,390 $ 635,390 DT
2004 Ravens $ 320,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 0 $ 1,470,000 $ 550,000 DT
This is like dumping a new puzzle from it's box. Now let's start putting the peices together. I guess this is what we all asked for.
PAY HIM
This dude is another animal. You have to pay him – TODAY.
i will not drinketh thy coolaid...
Most sacks in a season-
one! 47 is his highest tackle total. I hope they don’t over paying him for one sack seasons.
He's not a pass rusher
So I’m not sure why you’d expect anything more than what he’s done in that area….
~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."
yea exactly
Dwan Edwards’ value isnt measured by sack totals
"you just have to know there's always going to be adversity. None of these games are going to be easy. Nothing will be given to us" - Paul Posluszny
47 Tacklesisnt really an issue
3-4 Dlineman need to take on blockers to let the backers flow free. So making a tackle isn’t there highest priority.
exactly. let the OLBs get sacks. that’s their job.
Fatang Fatang.
by NeverendingOptimism on Mar 16, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
the beifit of the 3-4
This is where Maybin comes in
"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-
I was wondering the same thing, also thought I had heard earlier in FA that he was going to be way too expensive for us.
why?
Theres no salary cap and we’ve only spent around 3 mil on Cornell Green for this year in addition to relatively small resignings.
"you just have to know there's always going to be adversity. None of these games are going to be easy. Nothing will be given to us" - Paul Posluszny
Well I'm bored
And I’m gonna take a nap. Hopefully when I get up I’ll hear we signed 1 of the 2.
LOL, I am sorry but that is funny. Sweet Dreams!!!!!
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Wish granted
Andra Davis signed!
http://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/10587041282
I love taking naps myself
Sometimes when I am awake. Good for Mob16151
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I saw it.
I decided to cook a pizza before bed, then after I ate I decided to check Schefter’s twitter real quick, and there it was. lol
good for you
still take the nap, Edwards is on the clock still.
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ESPN insider
on Dwan Edwards:
Comment: Edwards is a high-effort player who can contribute to the Ravens’ multiple front in numerous ways. While he isn’t powerful enough at the point to handle the nose, he is very resilient and battles to the whistle. He is a good athlete, though, and can makes plays in pursuit. Edwards needs to work on his hand usage at the point of attack and isn’t real quick to shed, as he allows blockers too quickly into his body. Edwards is also just a marginal pass-rusher who offers little in terms of counter moves once initially stymied.
They gave him a grade of 68.
Hahaha
I’m not saying they are right. I just wanted to post it for ppl who always ask for insider access.
ESPN is more like NBC
they dont even try.
"you just have to know there's always going to be adversity. None of these games are going to be easy. Nothing will be given to us" - Paul Posluszny
Will add to our depth
- But Davis and Edwards are hardly household name! – We basically are signing other teams backups, who if given a chance to play regularly might turn into a diamond in the rough.
- This team is still several years away from playoff contention – Good god, so many areas that need to be addressed!
2 bullet points
and you contradict yourself…
But Davis and Edwards are hardly household name!
Who cares? Is there a football related reason you don’t like these guys?
Good god, so many areas that need to be addressed!
Exactly, and you can fill a couple of those holes by signing these guys, despite the fact that they’re not household names.
i will not drinketh thy coolaid...
Andra davis a bill
per schefter and josina anderson
Andra Davis signs with Bills!
per Josina Anderson, Fox 31 Denver
by Alexander_The_Mediocre on Mar 16, 2010 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
Depth
all I can say is Poz and Mit are going to compete with Davis now and there is going to add DEPTH and experience something we have been missing well the Depth side at least
A man must except his fate or be destroyed by it
by BillsStampede34 on Mar 16, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Dare I say it?
Maybe Davis could be our Teddy Bruschi. Every defense need’s one, as much as I hate that expelative deleted.
Davis's salary since he has been in the league.
Davis, Andra
Year Team Base Salary Sign Bonus Other Bonus Total Salary Cap Value Position
2009 Broncos $ 1,200,000 $ 540,000 $ 6,890 $ 1,746,890 $ 1,476,890 LB
2008 Browns $ 1,675,000 $ 300,000 $ 1,225,000 $ 3,200,000 $ 3,600,000 LB
2007 Browns $ 1,350,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 554,680 $ 1,804,680 $ 2,504,680 LB
2006 Browns $ 800,000 $ 0 $ 3,704,620 $ 4,504,620 $ 5,409,620 LB
2005 Browns $ 1,430,000 $ 0 $ 5,060 $ 1,435,060 $ 1,435,060 MLB
2004 Browns $ 380,000 $ 0 $ 4,400 $ 384,400 $ 425,400 LB
2003 Browns $ 300,000 $ 0 $ 4,300 $ 304,300 $ 345,300 LB
2002 Browns $ 225,000 $ 123,000 $ 0 $ 348,000 $ 266,000 LB
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