Turner at OBD today

[Devin]

I didnt see this posted, if it is ill merge the threads:

http://www.buffalobills.com/

And:

BRIGGS INTEREST?: With Briggs current approach to his situation as the franchise player in Chicago which is adversarial to say the least there is some specualtion out there that with Washington's proposed trade offer dead in the water that there are other teams ready to swoop in and make a deal. Scout.com speculates that Jacksonville, Buffalo or the Giants "could" and I stress the word 'could' because I'd be a bit surprised if the Bills make an offer for him.

While I don't doubt that both Dick Jauron and Perry Fewell have a high regard for him as a player, my doubts are rooted more in the economics of such a deal.

Sure the Bills need LB help but they just moved an expensive LB (Spikes) in a trade that gained them some more financial maneuverability. I can't see them using all the financial flexibility they created and then some to sign a guy like Briggs which would only put them in a more difficult situation in which to address their other needs defensively as well as RB.
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[billsburgh]

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Today Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 11:56 AM ET | Link

TURNER VISIT: Well Turner is in the building and making his way around One Bills Drive to speak to the coaching staff. I do like Turner as a player and he'd obviously be the odds on favorite to be the team's starter at RB if Buffalo can swing a deal for him. I followed his college career closely having served on the U.B. Bulls radio broadcast team for three years and the Bulls play in the same conference as Northern Illinois (Mid-American). I just like his versatility in terms of being able to turn the corner or hit the hole between the tackles. The only unknown about him is his pass catching ability. I'm not saying he can't, it's just that he's never been asked to do it on a consistent basis. I don't know if that's because he's not great at it, or because he was so successful as a rusher that it wasn't necessary (at least in college). In the pros he was mostly getting extensive time when the game's result was no longer in doubt, and the Chargers in most cases were interested in killing clock which means 'Run the ball Turner.' Cross your fingers on this one, it would be a huge 'get' to land this guy. ---

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[OpIv37]

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I completely disagree with that logic- tying up the money in Briggs would be paying for a player who is performing vs for one who wasn't performing in Spikes. And if they don't get Turner, who else is there to spend the money on?

Or, to simplify- I fail to see the logic in NOT using "financial flexibility" to fill a glaring hole.

I won't be upset if we get Turner, but I'd rather see us get Briggs because there are more options for RB than for LB at this point.

If we get neither and don't get Patrick Willis in the draft, it's gonna be a LOONNNG season.

[Romes]

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It has finally come to pass that Turner is at OBD. chuck san diego a 2nd and 3rd for this guy marv. git er done

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=4697

[Dr. Lecter]

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A 2nd yes. I would be weary of a 3rd as well.

Maybe a 3rd next year. Even Baltimore's 3rd would be a littel too much of a throw in.

[billsburgh]

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hey Pat, get your sign and get over to the Ralph. NOW.

[Night Train]

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I could easily list 5-7 Cover 2 LB's we could get in Rounds 2-3 who have the talent to play right away and play well. Ellison type ability.

I cannot see numbers at ALL for RB's. Limited selection.

So make the run at Turner.

[Night Train]

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A 2nd yes. I would be weary of a 3rd as well.

Maybe a 3rd next year. Even Baltimore's 3rd would be a littel too much of a throw in.

That seemed to be the general thought in NFL circles, from what I read. Not some gossip.. A 2nd now and a 3rd next year (we have an extra 3rd, don't forget).

[patmoran2006]

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There is no way we would pay that much money for Briggs.. So we can all FORGET about that. that is 100% pure Buffalo BIlls economics.. We'd have to significantly go over the "cash to cap" to get him.

by regular cap standards we could easily afford both of them via trades, but it aint gonna happen.

Our best (and only) hope is Turner.

[gr8slayer]

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Now I'm really confused. I thought he wasn't going to come untill next week?

[venis2k1]

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keep our picks, he isnt worth the asking price.

[billsburgh]

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That seemed to be the general thought in NFL circles, from what I read. Not some gossip.. A 2nd now and a 3rd next year (we have an extra 3rd, don't forget).

I wouldnt be upset by a deal like that. seems to be fair. as long as it doesnt involve our 1st round pick.

[Romes]

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A 2nd yes. I would be weary of a 3rd as well.

Maybe a 3rd next year. Even Baltimore's 3rd would be a littel too much of a throw in.

Normally I'd say only a second but because we have two 3rds I'd willing to part with one.

[OpIv37]

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I could easily list 5-7 Cover 2 LB's we could get in Rounds 2-3 who have the talent to play right away and play well. Ellison type ability.

I cannot see numbers at ALL for RB's. Limited selection.

So make the run at Turner.

Here's the thing- we had Ellison-type ability in Ellison last year and it got us 7-9. So if we're going to improve we need to do BETTER, not do the same thing.

[BAM]

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Sounds good. Sign 'em up!