Should we re-sign Poz?

[mjt328]

Full Article:

http://buffalobillsstampede.blogspot.com/2011/06/should-bills-re-sign-paul-posluszny.html

Some believe he's a consistently good player that always seems to be near
the ball, racking up tons of tackles despite a weak cast around him. Others
say he's a liability, playing a primary position (inside linebacker) on one of
the worst running defenses in the league.

Both the Bills front office and Poz have expressed interest in
re-signing. But as usual, a major factor will be money. Posluszny's rookie
contract made him a total of $4.75 million in four years, combined. On the
open market, he's expected to command closer to $5 million per year.

[Extremebillsfan247]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

They should resign him if they can get him.

[bf1]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

Vet min.

[User Manuel]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

Full Article:
http://buffalobillsstampede.blogspot...posluszny.html

Yes, he has been solid, not spectacular and we could use more solid on this team for now. I'd give him a 3 year deal with a good raise, he has been productive when healthy. If someone breaks the bank with an offer then say hello to free agency.

[generalmills]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

I think he gets a contract that many of us will believe to be too high, nothing outlandish though. Potential that we have not seen pan out is worth another chance. I Think Poz will be back.

[OpIv37]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

Absolutely not.

Poz is the old guard- a guy who never lived up to the hype or the draft position. Guys like him and Whitner are the mistakes this team needs to correct if we're ever going to get out of this quagmire we've been in for the last 10 years.

On a more practical level, he doesn't turn his hips well in pass coverage and can't shed a block to save his life. He literally gets swallowed up by offensive linemen when they get to the 2nd level. The guy is average, maybe slightly above average at best. We can do better.

And I know it's coming, so before anyone says "he'd be better if he had better players around him," it's a team game. That's true of EVERY player.

[mayotm]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

Absolutely not.

Poz is the old guard- a guy who never lived up to the hype or the draft position. Guys like him and Whitner are the mistakes this team needs to correct if we're ever going to get out of this quagmire we've been in for the last 10 years.

On a more practical level, he doesn't turn his hips well in pass coverage and can't shed a block to save his life. He literally gets swallowed up by offensive linemen when they get to the 2nd level. The guy is average, maybe slightly above average at best. We can do better.

And I know it's coming, so before anyone says "he'd be better if he had better players around him," it's a team game. That's true of EVERY player.

If he's "slightly above average" isn't he worth keeping around at the right price? Losing him would create another hole that won't necessarily be filled by something better. I'm on the fence. Basically, ok either way.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

I think he gets a contract that many of us will believe to be too high, nothing outlandish though. Potential that we have not seen pan out is worth another chance. I Think Poz will be back.

Yup, he seems to be another Kelsay. Very forgetful on the field but the FO loves their character.

[bf1]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

High motor. Blue collar.

[trapezeus]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

he is servicable and decent depth. You pay for him until better, proven players come around.

this is the bed we've made. cutting him without decent depth at LB is a mistake, unless the solution is to poach a high end LB this year.

[Michael82]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

Poz would have already re-signed with the Bills if they didn't have that salary increase rule in the 2010 CBA, IMO.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

i think we might be able to do better with a fa, someone who is bigger and better at shedding blocks. could also be cheaper too.

wouldnt be upset if they resigned him though, he can go sideline to sideline.

[OpIv37]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

If he's "slightly above average" isn't he worth keeping around at the right price? Losing him would create another hole that won't necessarily be filled by something better. I'm on the fence. Basically, ok either way.

I think this is one of those situations where getting rid of him makes a statement about the old guard and underachievers. If it's a downgrade, it won't be much of one. And hopefully having guys like a more experienced Troup and Dareus on the DL will make the ILB's job easier.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

Brandon siler could be cheaper and better

[OpIv37]

Re: Should we re-sign Poz?

High motor. Blue collar.

translation: he's white and plays defense.