I think he learned a lesson from Nate Clements. He could've dealt Clements last year and we could very well have the Jets center in our roster today.
From what we learned of McGahee now, the guy obviously would leave Buffalo after next season no matter what. I'm disappointed to see him go because his leaving does leave the Bills a big hole at RB. I'm pretty sure Marv and Co. got the message loud and clear from his agent long time ago and they are doing their best to get something in return.
Spikes would have his last year as a Bill this coming season for all practical purpose. He had his injury and he's 30. It's obvious that he's not figured in as part of Marv's plan for the Bills in the future. Do we want to force him to play out - basically filling the gap at LB - or should we get something in return while he still has value? In that light, I can see why he's being shopped.
Individual player aside, we have to look at the big picture. This is where I see a big difference between Levy and Donahoe. Marv has his plan and he's sticking to it. After the trade of Spikes, how many starters left over the age of 30? Almost none. And most of them are coming into the prime of their career between 25 - 29 years old.
It is impossible to build a team with one draft. This is the 2nd draft for Levy. He needs as many picks as possible. With the way Buffalo choosing their FAs, I think the team is targeted to be a strong playoff contending team next year if they have another solid draft this year. That is, in my mind, Marv's grand plan all along.
The surprise factor is Losman. Traditionally a solid QB play can lift a team up much quickly. We saw some light on that case with Losman's improvement last year. If Losman picks up where he left off last year, I'd not be surprised to see the Bills finishing 10 - 6 this year despite the holes created by the trading of McGahee and Spikes, as well as the FA loss of Clements and Fletcher.
From what we learned of McGahee now, the guy obviously would leave Buffalo after next season no matter what. I'm disappointed to see him go because his leaving does leave the Bills a big hole at RB. I'm pretty sure Marv and Co. got the message loud and clear from his agent long time ago and they are doing their best to get something in return.
Spikes would have his last year as a Bill this coming season for all practical purpose. He had his injury and he's 30. It's obvious that he's not figured in as part of Marv's plan for the Bills in the future. Do we want to force him to play out - basically filling the gap at LB - or should we get something in return while he still has value? In that light, I can see why he's being shopped.
Individual player aside, we have to look at the big picture. This is where I see a big difference between Levy and Donahoe. Marv has his plan and he's sticking to it. After the trade of Spikes, how many starters left over the age of 30? Almost none. And most of them are coming into the prime of their career between 25 - 29 years old.
It is impossible to build a team with one draft. This is the 2nd draft for Levy. He needs as many picks as possible. With the way Buffalo choosing their FAs, I think the team is targeted to be a strong playoff contending team next year if they have another solid draft this year. That is, in my mind, Marv's grand plan all along.
The surprise factor is Losman. Traditionally a solid QB play can lift a team up much quickly. We saw some light on that case with Losman's improvement last year. If Losman picks up where he left off last year, I'd not be surprised to see the Bills finishing 10 - 6 this year despite the holes created by the trading of McGahee and Spikes, as well as the FA loss of Clements and Fletcher.
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