Bills making strong push for Jets Brad Smith

[Ickybaluky]

All-purpose WR returner and wildcat guy, per Rich Cimini (Jets beat guy).

LINK (http://twitter.com/#!/RichCimini)


Bills are making a strong push to sign #Jets all-purpose star Brad Smith, per source.

[wmoz11]

http://twitter.com/RichCimini


Bills are making a strong push to sign #Jets all-purpose star Brad Smith, per source.

[BillsWin]

I like.

[psubills62]

This is something of a mystery to me. We need a WR, but we need a stud #1 WR, and Smith is not that. Plus kick returning is not that important anymore after they moved up the kickoff line.

[BillsWin]

Just another weapon.

[Ickybaluky]

Also, Dan Pompeii, a Chicago writer who covers the Bears, wrote this:

LINK (http://twitter.com/#!/DanPompei)


Brad Smith getting close to a deal, and not with the Bears.

[DrGraves]

i have no problem taking talent from other division rivals.... he'd run around nicely over the middle with roscoe while evans and stevie go deeeeeep

[Philagape]

Wasn't Spiller supposed to be an "all-purpose star"? Or Parrish?

[Ickybaluky]

And this...

LINK (http://twitter.com/#!/LisaZimmerman)


Confirmed...Bills are front-runners for Brad Smith right now.

[FlyingDutchman]

Roscoe Parrish 2.0. I dont really see the point

[cpearl]

This guy made some big plays last year. A team can never have enough playmakers - especially with Chan's ability to use a slash-type player. How is this a bad signing (if it happens)?

[DrGraves]

although if he ends up knocking namaan roosevelt off the roster i'll be pretty upset.

[wmoz11]

Stevie, Evans, Parrish, Nelson, Easley, Jones....

Don't see where he fits unless there's a surprise cut coming. Playmakers are always needed, though, I guess.

[mysticsoto]

Stevie, Evans, Parrish, Nelson, Easley, Jones....

Don't see where he fits unless there's a surprise cut coming. Playmakers are always needed, though, I guess.

Could he be Parrish's replacement?

[psubills62]

Could he be Parrish's replacement?
Don't know about that...Parrish was doing pretty well last year, I'd like to see how he can do with an entire year. That being said, if he gets injured again, I don't think it's worth keeping Parrish around because he's just too frail.

[Dr. Lecter]

Why sign a LB. TE or OT?

They can have Spiller, Parrish and Smith at the same ****ing time!!!!

[OpIv37]

Could he be Parrish's replacement?

could be, but why would we replace Parrish?

I've never been a fan of Parrish and I hate his propensity for mental mistakes, but I have to admit he looked pretty damn good in Gailey's offense before he got hurt last year. With all the other needs on this team, I don't see any real reason to replace Parrish at the moment.

[Philagape]

I bet he's the third QB

[cpearl]

I bet he's the third QB

I think that's a great point. He may allow Bills to cut Levi Brown while adding an offensive playmaker that doesn't take up a typical WR/RB roster spot.

[Oaf]

I'll pass. How many kick returners do we need? Seriously. Seriously! What, we got an gaping hole at 4th QB/4th RB/6th WR too?

[EDS]

I thought the Bills only used first round draft picks on kick returners?

[wmoz11]

And is a special teams beast.

[Jaybird]

You can never have enough weapons... this guy is a difference maker.. he makes plays

do it Blo

[Extremebillsfan247]

Could he be Parrish's replacement?Nix did talk about upgrades where he can find them no matter the position, so we will see. I hope not though. Parrish is dangerous in the open field with the football. It'd be tough to give that up in my opinion. What may happen is that he may get labled as our 3rd QB which would mean Levi Brown would be gone. According to Brian Galliford the new CBA rule is that a 3rd QB can be active on game day. That gives you an extra weapon for running gimmick plays like the Wildcat etc. He can play QB. lol He would be an interesting addition. JMO

[ddaryl]

could signing him open up a player or 2 for possible trade ????

[psubills62]

Stevie, Evans, Parrish, Nelson, Easley, Jones....

Don't see where he fits unless there's a surprise cut coming. Playmakers are always needed, though, I guess.
First of all, I'm not so sure Jones is set on the roster. Second, I almost wonder if some of the signings are creating a glut of players at one position in order to trade someone. After all, people have speculated about McGee/McKelvin trades and possibly Evans trades. Just something to think about...

[mrbojanglezs]

He really doesn't bring anything we dint already have with some of our players

[trapezeus]

The bills are like women about PR/WRs. They must have them. even if it seems like they have plenty of PR, and there is a shiny one available, they'll take it.

current PR on a team that doesn't get 3rd down stops:
Mckelvin
Spiller
Mcgee
Parrish.

Four options? How can a FO person look at the bills roster and conclude that we needed another WR?

[X-Era]

I can't get too excited. I mean we don't need returners but in the Wildcat, sure. Bigger issue is using a roster spot on a guy who isn't going to do much.

But the 3rd QB active rule makes this more attractive.

[wmoz11]

Don't get me wrong, he's a hell of a useful player in various packages. Hopefully his inclusion bumps a QB off the roster as Philggape said as opposed to a young WR.

[wmoz11]

Cimini reiterated that he's close to a deal.

[Mahdi]

Not sure I get this. Why do we need yet another specialist?

How bout we spend the money on players that win games for you and not on players that you put in the game to trick people for 1 or 2 plays.

[tampabay25690]

I get it..
If this is the case we better score 60 points a game because we are going to give up 59 every game as well....

I still want them to go after DEFENSE........

[NOT THE DUDE...]

hell be the wildcat qb

[Michael82]

Could this mean that Marcus Easley moves to TE? He has the body of a TE. Hmmm.... :scratch:

[lightningbolt444]

hell be the wildcat qb


This and its a perfect signing for that as well

[justasportsfan]

Not sure I get this. Why do we need yet another specialist?
.
Maybe they want everyone else to concentrate on just playing their positions? :idunno:

I sometimes get worried when Mcgee/Mckelvin/Parrish/Spiller return kicks because it affect their play if the get banged up.

[ServoBillieves]

Not the best move but the smartest that can be made for a team in this FA. With the last QB opening (as stated before) its great to have that Kordell Stewart does everything type player, rather than having a clipboard holder. I hope he doesn't turn in to Kordell, but you get it

[mysticsoto]

Could this mean that Marcus Easley moves to TE? He has the body of a TE. Hmmm.... :scratch:

Interesting proposition...can Easley block though? In this offense, TE does more blocking than anything...although if we got Clabo, we'd have a solid line that could allow a TE to roll out, I suppose.

[Extremebillsfan247]

Another cool thing about picking him up is that he knows the Jets playbook. Depending on how much of it he knows well, could give us a huge advantage when they come to Buffalo in week 9. JMO

[EDS]

Do any playoff teams use the wildcat?

[trapezeus]

i hope the bills unveil an Arena football team look with just levitre, wood and wang. Then have 7 WR/RB with fitz in a deep shotgun. Because this is the direction they are hinting at by not going after any OL and picking another WR.

[justasportsfan]

Another cool thing about picking him up is that he knows the Jets playbook. Depending on how much of it he knows well, could give us a huge advantage when they come to Buffalo in week 9. JMO

he can teach our coaches how to trip players on the field during st play. :up:

[DraftBoy]

Could this mean that Marcus Easley moves to TE? He has the body of a TE. Hmmm.... :scratch:

That would be a very dumb move, imo.

You dont move a guy who is raw as WR to TE which asks you to do more in terms of blocking and understanding assignments.

[Mahdi]

i hope the bills unveil an Arena football team look with just levitre, wood and wang. Then have 7 WR/RB with fitz in a deep shotgun. Because this is the direction they are hinting at by not going after any OL and picking another WR.
Im sure they are going after OL, but even still, Smith is a waste of money when we have so many other needs and we know our policy of not signing many FAs. So why waste one of our signings on a player we already have 5 of.

And I don't care bout wildcat nonsense. It has not been very effective lately with defenses catching on. Its good for maybe 1-2 first downs a game.

[X-Era]

Don't rule out a trade. Move a WR for someone

[The Spaz]

6-2 220 is a body of a TE? Come on Mikey.

[Mahdi]

Don't rule out a trade. Move a WR for someone
The only WR we can trade is Lee. How does Smith replace Lee?

[Michael82]

6-2 220 is a body of a TE? Come on Mikey.

Have you seen him this year? When they showed a photo of him with Fitz and Stevie in Arizona, he looked like he put on another 20-30 lbs of pure muscle.

[Michael82]

Don't rule out a trade. Move a WR for someone

That's what worries me. Bringing in Brad Smith to me means that Lee Evans is probably on his way out the door.

[Dr. Lecter]

Have you seen him this year? When they showed a photo of him with Fitz and Stevie in Arizona, he looked like he put on another 20-30 lbs of pure muscle.
That is impossible to do in one year without being heavily (very heavily) on steroids and HGH.

No way did he put on over 10 pounds of muscle. Do you know how hard that is to do?

[psubills62]

Could this mean that Marcus Easley moves to TE? He has the body of a TE. Hmmm.... :scratch:
I thought this post was a joke...

[Michael82]

That is impossible to do in one year without being heavily (very heavily) on steroids and HGH.

No way did he put on over 10 pounds of muscle. Do you know how hard that is to do?

Yeah, I'm probably exaggerating. But he looked huge.

[Dujek]

That's what worries me. Bringing in Brad Smith to me means that Lee Evans is probably on his way out the door.

After Poz went, the only current player's jersey I have is Evans. You might as well say goodbye now...

[NOT THE DUDE...]

He averaged 7.9 per carry, he will help our running game

[psubills62]

He averaged 7.9 per carry, he will help our running game
Except...that was almost entirely against Buffalo.

[Ickybaluky]

@LisaZimmerman: Deal between #Buffalo and Brad Smith almost done, per source.

[ddaryl]

The only WR we can trade is Lee. How does Smith replace Lee?

Parrish might have some interest because Smith would essentially make Parrish the odd man out IMO.

I could see another team being interested in Parrish as a returner 3rd WR type. He won't get us much but could be part of a package for a player

[Michael82]

Wow! Looks like we're going to have a WR corps of this heading into camp.

Evans, Johnson, Parrish, Nelson, Easley, Jones, Smith, Roosevelt

Who's the odd man out? :scratch:

[Michael82]

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Brad Smith expressed desire to stay w/Jets several times, but offer never made. Putting finishes touches on deal to #Bills (http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23Bills), per source.

7 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#!/TheJetsStream/status/96648661529931776)

[psubills62]

Wow! Looks like we're going to have a WR corps of this heading into camp.

Evans, Johnson, Parrish, Nelson, Easley, Jones, Smith, Roosevelt

Who's the odd man out? :scratch:
I would probably say Roosevelt and Jones. I think a trade is very possible, too, and Evans is the most likely candidate.

[Ingtar33]

Wasn't Spiller supposed to be an "all-purpose star"? Or Parrish?

yep. so they're going to pick up another spiller. nice. one did so much for us last year.

[Michael82]

I would probably say Roosevelt and Jones. I think a trade is very possible, too, and Evans is the most likely candidate.

I'm starting to think a trade is on their mind. If they can get something good for Evans, he's gone.

[Michael82]

I will add this...if Smith is their next signing....it better be followed with Clabo or Colon, or even Gaither.

[Michael82]

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@TheJetsStream (http://twitter.com/TheJetsStream) The Jets did make a late offer to Brad Smith, but the Bills deal had more guarenteed money.

3 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#!/SG_Mizzou15/status/96651890640699392)

[Griz78]

He's more valuable than Levi Brown's spot on the team which I think he is taking.
Wildcat QB, RB, KR, had 14 Special Teams tackles too last year.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

think they just signed him, RUNNING GAME IS GOING TO BE AWESOME

[DraftBoy]

I will add this...if Smith is their next signing....it better be followed with Clabo or Colon, or even Gaither.

We are out on Colon. Its Clabo or nothing.

[Michael82]

Is Brad Smith the new Kordell Stewart for Chan Gailey?

[Dr. Lecter]

think they just signed him, RUNNING GAME IS GOING TO BE AWESOME
He will do nothing to help the running game.

You can't be serious.

[Thurmal]

He will do nothing to help the running game.

You can't be serious.

Smith runs the option all the time.

[Michael82]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Bills reach agreement with former Jets WR Brad Smith on a 4-yr, $15 million deal.

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[NOT THE DUDE...]

SUPERBOWL!!!!!!!!! 8 YPC!!!!!!!

[T-Long]

I've been wanting this for years!!!!! Absoultely love this pickup.

[jpdex12]

Stevie, Evans, Parrish, Nelson, Easley, Jones....

Don't see where he fits unless there's a surprise cut coming. Playmakers are always needed, though, I guess.

Not a surprise cut but maybe a surprise trade?

[wmoz11]

Nice to see it get done. Can't pin him down right now as to a role, but he's just a damn good all-around football player. This team could use some of those.

[DrGraves]

I'd be happy to sign this guy, but this is really sad that this is the most interesting rumor for the bills right now.

[Michael82]

He does have a twitter account too. :rofl:

@RealBradSmith (http://twitter.com/RealBradSmith)

[psubills62]

We are out on Colon. Its Clabo or nothing.
You sure they don't have any backup options? I sure hope they can sign one OT during FA, even if we don't get Clabo.

[Michael82]

Isn't McKelvin a KR too? Maybe he's the one on the trade block....

I mean, how else would we play Aaron Williams?

[X-Era]

That's what worries me. Bringing in Brad Smith to me means that Lee Evans is probably on his way out the door.Or Parrish.

[Michael82]

Or Parrish.

Good point.