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[DesertFox24]

Ok fellas now that we can stop talking about the lockout lets talk about Free Agency and undrafted FAs we want the team to sign.

I would really like Herzlich, Harvey, and Corbani Mixon as UDFA.

In FA I would like to resign Poz and Florence. I would also like to see us go after an OLB and a TE.


ALSO insiders please start posting who the bills are interested in.

[DraftBoy]

The rumor is the Bills will look to bring in QB Adam Weber as a UDFA QB. Personally Im not a big fan but the kid has some upside.

[X-Era]

Id be interested in (italics are the ones I like the most):

UFA's:
Zach Miller
Owen Daniels
Kevin Boss
Tyson Clabo
Jeromey Clary
Jeremy Trueblood
Ryan Harris
Matt Light
Charles Johnson
Matt Roth
Cullen Jenkins
Vince Young
Tyler Thigpen

UDFA's:

QB:
Pat Devlin
Ben Chappell
Jerrod Johnson

WR:
DeAndre Brown
Armon Binns
Frantrell Forrest

RB:
Noel Devine
Brandon Saine
Derrick Locke

TE:
Schyular Oordt
Mike McNeill
Charlie Gantt

OT:
David Mims
Richard Lapham
Jarriel King

OG:
Steve Schilling
Justin Boren
Thomas Claiborne

C:
Ryan Bartholomew
Kris O'Dowd
Colin Baxter
Tim Barnes

DT:
Ian Williams
Cedric Thronton
Adrian Taylor

DE:
Ryan Winterswyk
Ugo Chinasa

ILB:
Mario Harvey
Josh Bynes
Jeff Trapinian

OLB:
Mark Herzlich

CB:
Vance Cuff

S:
DeAndre McDaniel
Deunta Williams
Joe Lefeged

Supplemental:
Tyrelle Pryor- If he's eligible

[wmoz11]

According to Schefter - teams can sign their UFAs this afternoon, talk to other teams' UFAs this afternoon, and begin signing other UFAs tomorrow at noon.

This is going to be fun.

[superbills]

This is going to get real chaotic real quick. I like it :up:

[X-Era]

Osi? Rumors that he may be on the bubble. Could he be a pass rush OLB in a 3-4?

[X-Era]

Rumor is Falcon's will lock up Clabo.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/falcons-reportedly-wont-go-after-ray-edwards-will-make-clabo-a-priority/

[christhebillsfan783]

It sounds like Free Agency is going to be extremely quick. Hope our front office isn't going to be asleep at the wheel! This could be a good thing for us or another disappointing round of "championship" players like we usually end up paying too much money for.

[X-Era]

It sounds like Free Agency is going to be extremely quick. Hope our front office isn't going to be asleep at the wheel! This could be a good thing for us or another disappointing round of "championship" players like we usually end up paying too much money for.Nix is currently busy:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u99/marthacalcio/paparazzi/lippi/lippi_4.jpg

[The King]

I would love Herz!

[X-Era]

I would love Herz!Yep. He would be one of my top 3 UDFA's.

[X-Era]

Don't rule out a transition tag on Poz. Rumors are the tags are still available to use under the new deal.

With the goofy and compressed schedule for signing and re-signing players, I wonder if the don't make this play.

[Mr. Pink]

Tomorrow is gonna be NUTS if what's being reported is indeed true.

[X-Era]

Herzlich may be a 49'er:

http://twitter.com/#!/NFLDraftInsider/status/95511538345050112

[DraftBoy]

Rumor is Falcon's will lock up Clabo.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/falcons-reportedly-wont-go-after-ray-edwards-will-make-clabo-a-priority/

No shock there, Dimitroff has been clear that he wasn't going to let him walk unless the price was outrageous.

[DraftBoy]

The best site for tracking UDFA's is;

NEPatriotsDraft.com

They've been the best for years.

[DraftBoy]

Also so far the rumors going around the league are here;
http://www.nyjetsdraft.com/2011/07/the-free-agent-daily-rumor-digest-monday-725/

[DraftBoy]

Dallas to release OT Marc Columbo and RB Marion Barber per Neal Driscoll for now but long rumored.

[X-Era]

Dallas to release OT Marc Columbo and RB Marion Barber per Neal Driscoll for now but long rumored.Any interest in Columbo?

[DraftBoy]

Any interest in Columbo?

Older guy, limited athlete but could be a good fill-in for a year or two while we sort out the younger guys and see who sticks and who doesn't.

More place-holder and we should pay him as one, imo.

[X-Era]

Older guy, limited athlete but could be a good fill-in for a year or two while we sort out the younger guys and see who sticks and who doesn't.

More place-holder and we should pay him as one, imo.I had heard he had a horrible year last year as well.

http://hosted.stats.com/fb/playerstats.asp?id=5915&team=6

Yep. 9.5 sacks allowed, 8 penalties... ouch

[DraftBoy]

I had heard he had a horrible year last year as well.

http://hosted.stats.com/fb/playerstats.asp?id=5915&team=6

Yep. 9.5 sacks allowed, 8 penalties... ouch

A rookie could be worse, like I said minimal interest and only as a place holder.

[X-Era]

A ilttle bit of hope for us Herzlich fans:

http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2011/07/herzlich-says-4.html

"Herzlich, who figures to be an outside linebacker in a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme, says the 49ers currently are on his short list."

49'ers on the short list which may mean we are too. However, he may or may not be a good fit for OLB in a 3-4.

[DraftBoy]

Wouldn't play him outside in a 34, better fit protected on the inside. Not the athlere he was pre-cancer, needs the protection.

[X-Era]

Wouldn't play him outside in a 34, better fit protected on the inside. Not the athlere he was pre-cancer, needs the protection.Yeah, I'd like him. He's the kind of guy that I'd like to make a spot for. And I think he could continue to get better. But right now he's not a clear fit.

[DesertFox24]

Wouldn't play him outside in a 34, better fit protected on the inside. Not the athlere he was pre-cancer, needs the protection.

Hey I would take a chance to see if he could ever get back to pre cancer form. It was his first year back in football, so I think well worth the risk.

I wanted us to draft him in the 7th.

[Mr. Pink]

Herzlich would equal a feel good story to bring him in, but he won't be much of an NFL player post-cancer. I honestly wouldn't bother with him as unpopular as that may be.

[DraftBoy]

Hey I would take a chance to see if he could ever get back to pre cancer form. It was his first year back in football, so I think well worth the risk.

I wanted us to draft him in the 7th.

I think the story is fantastic and from that angle I love it. But between the sidelines I see issues with how much his talent dropped. Its a risk for sure and one Id be willing to take but Im not taking him just for the positive PR.

[justasportsfan]

The best site for tracking UDFA's is;

NEPatriotsDraft.com

They've been the best for years.
any interest in Bell?

[DraftBoy]

any interest in Bell?

No need to try and hurt my feelings.

[DraftBoy]

UDFA's can sign as of 10am tomorrow morning!

[Michael82]

I'm telling you right now. When FA begins....Tyler Thigpen will officially become the backup QB on the Bills. :up:

[DraftBoy]

I'm telling you right now. When FA begins....Tyler Thigpen will officially become the backup QB on the Bills. :up:

We're bringing in two QB's, one for vet backup, the other for rookie challenger for #3 spot.

[Michael82]

UDFA's can sign as of 10am tomorrow morning!

This week is going to be one of the most crazy, exciting football weeks in a long time. I can't wait! :dance3:

[Michael82]

Bills are considered a Dark Horse to sign DE Cullen Jenkins from Green Bay.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6783433/nnamdi-asomugha-headlines-2011-free-agent-class

[psubills62]

Bills are considered a Dark Horse to sign DE Cullen Jenkins from Green Bay.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6783433/nnamdi-asomugha-headlines-2011-free-agent-class
Unfortunately, since it's ESPN, I'm betting all those "Dark Horse" teams are purely based off of speculation, not any evidence that either side is interested in the other.

Though I have to say, signing Jenkins would mean we'd be that much closer to a dominant DL. Rotation of Jenkins, Dareus, Carrington, and Edwards? Yes, please.

EDIT: Note - in no way do I think this is happening. Jenkins isn't going to be an option for Buffalo, IMO.

[Michael82]

Unfortunately, since it's ESPN, I'm betting all those "Dark Horse" teams are purely based off of speculation, not any evidence that either side is interested in the other.

Though I have to say, signing Jenkins would mean we'd be that much closer to a dominant DL. Rotation of Jenkins, Dareus, Carrington, and Edwards? Yes, please.

EDIT: Note - in no way do I think this is happening. Jenkins isn't going to be an option for Buffalo, IMO.

Jenkins would be a sweet pickup! But I also doubt it...they want to give their young guys a chance.

[X-Era]

Jenkins would be a sweet pickup! But I also doubt it...they want to give their young guys a chance.I think we will see a RT before someone like that. I think the youth would make that a lower priority.

LB is the other spot where we may see a move.

[Michael82]

DraytonFlorence (http://twitter.com/#!/DraytonFlorence) FREE AGENT



I need 2800k more followers b4 I sign let's go B-LO

7 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#!/DraytonFlorence/status/95563551862824960)

:rofl:

[psubills62]

DraytonFlorence (http://twitter.com/#!/DraytonFlorence) FREE AGENT



I need 2800k more followers b4 I sign let's go B-LO

7 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#!/DraytonFlorence/status/95563551862824960)

:rofl:
:huh:

He's looking for 2.8 million more followers? What?

[wmoz11]

Hoping he meant 2.8K.

According to his Twitter he's flying to Buffalo right now.

[justasportsfan]

Hoping he meant 2.8K.

According to his Twitter he's flying to Buffalo right now.

i think he meant "280 OK "

[X-Era]

Look at the coverage that the Bills have had so far on all this from BB.com:

















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[DrGraves]

so i'm going to admit i haven't been following the free agent pool as closely as i normal do... who should I be hoping the bills sign as far as an O-linemen, and Linebacker? (realistically)

Side note- I would like to see the bills bring in someone to challenge rian lindell for his job. He sucked last year in IMO. Plus it feels as if he's never had a touchback in his career (and I'm sure the new kickoff rule won't help him cuz he's lacks that much power)

[X-Era]

The Ravens reportedly told McGahee they will release him.

[X-Era]

Looking at the UFA list a) I don't see any real star IMO and b) my favorite is Zach Miller. Love the way that guy plays. If we ended up with a Zach Miller, Jeromey Clary, and Nick Barnett (who may be cut) I would be happy.

[Michael82]

The Ravens reportedly told McGahee they will release him.

:rofl:

[B-DON]

Right tackle and Zach miller would make me ecstatic. Pipe dreams tho.

[X-Era]

Ravens told Kelly Gregg they will release him.

http://twitter.com/#!/RavensInsider/statuses/95609799798046720

Too bad we don't need him... I like him as a fairly cheap NT/DE 3-4 type.

[DraftBoy]

Ravens have to Todd Heap he will be cut.

[Michael82]

Ravens have to Todd Heap he will be cut.

One of my favorite fantasy players. I used to always draft him for TE. If only he could stay healthy. :sigh:

[X-Era]

Ravens have to Todd Heap he will be cut.There's a guy I'd like. 31, probably won't get a huge contract, but still decent. I'd prefer Zach Miller though.

[DraftBoy]

Ravens also to cut WR Derrick Mason

[X-Era]

Ravens also to cut WR Derrick MasonFist UDFA rumor that I've seen:

DeMarcus VanDyke to Oak- http://twitter.com/#!/NFLDraftInsider/status/95652835353559040