Schobel: "I don't think I'm going to play"

“But it’s in the Bills’ hands” leaves a lot of room for interpretation on his statement.

you are a swell guy.

Now lets trade him for anything we can!

He wants to be traded. Sack up and ask for it…. and then we can all realize no one will want to pay that salary, and we’ll realize he was overpaid. Then we’ll get all depressed.

More depressed.

Trade him. I can’t stand wishywashyness and/or gray areas. You either want to or you don’t. This is some Farve sh!t.

Man oh man,would hate to trade him, but he’s earned the right to be happy. Maybe Houston or Dallas would give us a pick for him?

I wonder if a good bit of this stems from transitioning him to OLB? I bet he wants to play in a 4-3.

Great player for sure. Worked his butt off, never complained, never wanted the spotlight like so many other players who didn’t have twice the production he had. Just a great blue-collar guy, who so happened to be a terrific pass-rusher for many years here in Buffalo; kinda feel sorry for the guy that he had to live with Ralph Wilson’s mediocre franchise.

I really didn’t see him coming back once he mentioned he was thinking of retiring. He has already had a good career, and why would he want to come back to ANOTHER rebuilding project? I say to Schobel, good luck, and for the Bills, yes they lose their best pass rusher, but this only accelerates what we can see from the young OLB.
I mean, does anyone think having Schobel on the team would turn the Bills into a playoff team?

Well gald hes kind of made a decision… but I think most of us saw this coming for a while. The only thing I dont like about it is him saying its up to the Bills… unless thats a backhand way of saying he would like a trade, then I understand… if not then I dont know why he would say that.

Either way. Congrats on a good career here in Buffalo Aaron. You were a class act the whole time here and you deserve shot at a ring, or retirement, which ever you choose. I didnt want him in Buffalo this year, not because I didnt like him… but because I think a parting ways for both parties would be good for both.

On to the next decade of Bills football!

I think that anybody who didn’t see this one coming wasn’t looking. I wish him well.

Aaron Schobel was far and away my favorite Buffalo Bill from this past decade along with Terrence McGee. Schobel was the consummate pro – hard working, quiet leadership, production, hustle, heart, no complaining. I like that he’d be willing to return to the team sometime in 2010 if we needed him. Lets be serious guys, we are switching to a 3-4, its a new era in Buffalo and Schobel doesn’t really fit here anymore. Nonetheless, he is a baller and a warrior and he would find a way to make himself useful in any scheme at any time. He’s taking the right attitude for himself and the Bills. He’s letting us know his heart isn’t in it right now but that if the team ends up needing a warrior he might be willing to answer the call. Unlike everyone calling for him to be traded or mad at him for taking his team, I like the idea that even though he doesnt feel he can commit he may be willing if we were to need him at some point.

Do whatever you want Schobes, we were going to hurt at OLB with or without you, and you’ve earned it for being a stand up guy in a decade of play that was well beneath what you deserved. Thanks for giving me something to be proud of year and and year out as a fan and thanks for the memories. I wish you the best and you’ll be missed.

i might purchase a Schobel jersey out of respect. Love the way he played, love the way he carried himself, a true Buffalo Bill and always will be. Cheers to a great career.

if he wants to play closer to home i think buffalo should accommodate him and trade him
he has earned it he is a class act and i feel he doesnt want to upset anybody by asking for a trade/release
maybe we can get a schoebel for brown/bushrod

“There would be a couple of things to change my mind,” Schobel said. “It ain’t over yet, but we’ll see what happens.”

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good luck with whatever you decide to do…..

Why say one thing with the inlcusion of implying another? He should just say whatever it is he wants to. Retire, trade, release whatever. This team is in the midst of a major reconstruction, and his decision weighs heavily on the outcome of the roster. If his mind is set then he should just say what he wants. I hate the cryptic answers in interviews. Talk to management so the team can move on, either with or without him.

Its in the Bills’ hands? No it isn’t. You’re the one who decides whether to retire or not. If you want to be traded, say so. Don’t come out and talk about not playing this year, then say its not in your hands.

Instead of being vague and placing everything in the Bills’ court, Schobel needs to make his decision. Its one thing to skip OTA’s with plans to play. Its a whole other thing to be doing this, and leaving the franchise that’s given you millions in the lurch like this.

Oh well. Enjoy whatever you do next Schobel. Thanks for your service.

As with all athletes it is time to retire or move on. I hope the Bills can make a move that satisfies your desire to play closer to home on a contender or you retire a Buffalo Bill.

I salute your years of service and outstanding play during the Bills dismal 2000’s you were a stand up guy that gave his all. You were a bright spot in this darken era of futility.

If the Bills can get a 7th rounder for Ko Simpson, a player that can still rush the passer and has the work ethic like Schobel should be worth a 5th. To the Bills management let this player leave the team with dignity and class!!!

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 I think it’s a money issue and he wants to stay….If he wanted to go, why keep it secret? It’s no big deal, tons of old pros go out with a winner.
I hope he wants to be traded cuz I think he has trade value and of course we should want something in return. You don’t give value away, especially when your down as low as we are…Sheesh! I would think around a third rounder for 2011.

GO BILLS!

He is contracted to play, just b/c he is sick of losing and doesn’t want to be part of the rebuild process and 3-4 D doesn’t mean the Bills should just release him. I think/hope Chix will stay strong on this.

BTW – I highly doubt they will be able to trade Schobel because of his high salary even with his 10.5 sacks last year.

I think Schobel wants special treatment, so he can visit Texas and his family during the season. My guess is he wants extra days off during the season and/or training camp. My other guess is that Nix/Chan don’t want to give it to him.

for almost any value, they should pull the trigger. im not there that many wanting him, but they should def be talking to some other teams right about now if he wants to be traded. i wouldn’t release him tho, i would want something for him leaving if he plans on playing this year….

maybe he’s pulling a bruce smith and just skipping camp….does anyone know for sure what he’s getting paid this year?
 his contract may have been front loaded, meaning it’s not that bad OF a cap-hit for another team.

Or he might want more to play this year for us….

if you want to find the truth in the NFL, you follow the money.

GO BILLS!

Since he did say its in buffalos hands we either give me a good deal on something or we trade him. I think our best bet would be trade he doesnt want to play in Buffalo thats understood. Maybe we get something good for him. If we release him it would be rough we get nothing out of it.

just because you’re running a base 3-4 doesn’t mean you won’t be running Nickel or Dime packages. I’m not sure what y’all have done with him in the past in this scenario but considering the pass rusher he is you’d think he could still line up on the end in passing situations?

Maybin better get real good real fast. Any info as to why we haven’t entertained adalius Thomas? Or manae?

I’d like to see him come back but I can completely understand why he wouldn’t want to. He’s been one of the most productive and loyal guys we’ve had in a long time. A lot of guys would have demanded a trade from Buffalo after the first Pro Bowl selection.

No matter what happens I wish him the best. Either way I’ll continue to wear his jersey on Sunday.

“I’m not ready to say I’m retiring but it’s in the Bills’ hands,” said Schobel.

ummmm, how bout no arron (said in my best Dr. Evil voice)….. the decision is yours…. save us the roster bonus & call it quits already.

I’m glad he won’t be around to smack around my quarterback anymore.