Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 1/29

by MattRichWarren on Jan 29, 2012 9:37 AM EST in Buffalo Bills News

San Francisco shows Buffalo how to get it done - Larry Felser
"The other big difference was that San Francisco's talent recruitment was far more stable than Buffalo's. Despite all the losing, the Niners kept rounding up genuine talent and nurturing it. Three of their starting offensive linemen were first-round draftees, two of them pro sophomores. Two of their young players, linebacker Patrick Willis and tight end Vernon Davis, are already superstars. Willis is the best linebacker in football. They may be joined by wide receiver Michael Crabtree, who blossomed this season."

Bills, Stevie Johnson not talking contract yet | ProFootballTalk
"Coming to agreement on a number for a long-term deal could be sticky, but it is hard to believe they wouldn’t use at least the franchise tag to ensure the first receiver in team history with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons stays in town."

2012 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Senior Bowl Edition - Big Cat Country
"See who the Jaguars take in the first 2012 mock draft from Adam Stites." With Courtney Upshaw on the board, the Bills take Justin Blackmon.

Four to watch in Senior Bowl - AFC East Blog - ESPN
James Walker's list of Senior Bowl folks to keep an eye on from before the game.

Hall recognizes Guidry | The Advertiser | theadvertiser.com
Former Bills CB Pete Richardson (69-71) is being in ducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

NFL.com Photos - 2012 Pro Bowl Cheerleaders
"Buffalo Bills cheerleader Valerie performs during the NFL Pro Bowl 'Ohana Day Celebration at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 28, 2012."

Fantasy Football Breaking News - Rotoworld.com
"BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown doesn't believe the Bills will make a run at impending free agent OLB Mario Williams if he hits the open market."

Fantasy Football Breaking News - Rotoworld.com
"BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown suggests the Bills could have an interest in signing Vincent Jackson this offseason."

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Why wouldnt the bills make a run at mario williams?

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by chaucer on Jan 29, 2012 9:53 AM EST via mobile reply actions

regardless of 4-3 or 3-4 bills will keep 5 edge rushers in the team…. 3-4 means OLBs and 4-3 means DE…

out of them 2 will be starts and 3 will be backups…

right now we have kelsay and merriman as starts… moats, batten and eddins as backups (not considering the ridiculous spencer johnson)

both kelsay and merriman have been paid big money and not to just sit on the bench…
kelsay will not be cut from the team for some unknown reason…
merriman just had a second surgery… it is highly unlikely the bills will cut him after so much investment before even seeing how the surgery worked out…

so the fans can be in denial but the bills wont be players for pass rushers in the free agency… more likely as backups and in draft

by statcruncher on Jan 29, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions

If what you say is true and they’d be unwilling to pay for Williams and to add him to the mix (thus cutting subpar talent) then this team is even father away from the goals it should hope to attain. And it will continue to lose fans in the stadium.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 29, 2012 10:49 AM EST up reply actions

$$$

You would think if Williams was open to coming to Buffalo they would dump Kelsay and Merriman and use that money towards Williams.

GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!

by hoosier3 on Jan 29, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions

If they weren’t, then they’d truly be a joke of an administration.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 29, 2012 2:41 PM EST up reply actions

It would take a whole lot more cash than that.

You would think if Williams was open to coming to Buffalo they would dump Kelsay and Merriman and use that money towards Williams.

If Mario Williams hits the open market, he would probably get Julius Peppers or even more cash because he is only 26. and will turn 27 in 2 days.

Peppers got 6 years 91.5 Million with 42 million guaranteed, Williams would probably get more.

Does this sound like a contract the Bills would give out for 1 player?

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by The Buffalo Kid on Jan 29, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions

I believe he meant that could be an added bonus to the Bills’ negotiation tactics.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 29, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions

Peppers got 91 million?! Still, I look at it as a 42 mil contract and likely paid over 4 years, and if out over 6, then only 7 mil a season. Loads of money to all of us, but not to the NFL.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 29, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions

42 mil contract and likely paid over 4 years

40.8 million the first 3 years. Williams would probably require at least 50-55 million guaranteed over the first 3 years to sign him. That Peppers contract was 2 years ago And he was 3 years older than Williams when he signed it. Also the Peppers deal is actually turning out good for Chicago.

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by The Buffalo Kid on Jan 29, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions

Williams.

He got 54 mil over his 6 year rookie contract. Pepper collected something like 30 million under the franchise tag in the 2 years before he signed with Chicago, so you know Williams will want a huge payday to come to Buffalo.

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by The Buffalo Kid on Jan 29, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions