John Abraham

[better days]

Looks like Abraham will be a FA. 34 years old but can still get to the QB, anyone interested in a short term fix?

[OpIv37]

Re: John Abraham

How much is he looking for? His numbers are still good and the pass rush market is weak- I'd consider a 1 or 2 year deal.

[EDS]

Re: John Abraham

8 years ago I would have, but not now. No sense for a rebuilding team like the Bills to sign a player so close to retirement. The front office needs to be thinking two and three years down the road.

[ddaryl]

Re: John Abraham

nope...

[Mski]

Re: John Abraham

he's a solid player, but on the wrong side of his career for what this team needs

[Ickybaluky]

Re: John Abraham

He isn't a full-time player anymore, but he has value as a rusher in passing situations. As long as his salary was in line with that role, I think a lot of teams will like him.

I think you get into trouble paying a guy like that as a starter, though.

[Oaf]

Re: John Abraham

He could replicated what Andre Smith did for all we know. I'd take him and draft a 3rd round rook to spell him, no problem.

[Ed]

Re: John Abraham

I'd still want to see us pursue a top tier free agent or draft a top pass rushing prospect, but he'd be good veteran depth/rotational player for the right price. He's going to want to play for a winner though, so it's unlikely the Bills would be able to get him for a reasonable price.

[The Jokeman]

Re: John Abraham

Looks like Abraham will be a FA. 34 years old but can still get to the QB, anyone interested in a short term fix?

I brought him up in previous threads when felt we were still running the 3-4, now that we're 4-3 am not as high on him. As I think he could be a good situational pass rusher and now that he's older serve as a Jim Jeffcoat did. Though Abraham might not be as much as a gray beard as he has moments when he can bring it like he did against the Jaguars last season.

[OpIv37]

Re: John Abraham

I'd still want to see us pursue a top tier free agent or draft a top pass rushing prospect, but he'd be good veteran depth/rotational player for the right price. He's going to want to play for a winner though, so it's unlikely the Bills would be able to get him for a reasonable price.

Who?

I don't disagree with you- I'd prefer younger guys who can set us up for the long term. And I don't like giving big salaries to aging vets. That strategy has failed league-wide time and time again. But we are desperate for pass-rushing help and there just isn't much out there. He may be the only real option for immediate improvement in the pass rush.

[Ed]

Re: John Abraham

Who?

I don't disagree with you- I'd prefer younger guys who can set us up for the long term. And I don't like giving big salaries to aging vets. That strategy has failed league-wide time and time again. But we are desperate for pass-rushing help and there just isn't much out there. He may be the only real option for immediate improvement in the pass rush.

Well I know people laugh at the idea of getting Mario Williams, but I'd like to see the Bills at least try to pursue the best pass rushers available since that's our biggest need. We have the cap space to be aggressive. Maybe there will be too many more appealing suitors throwing huge money at Mario, but we can still go after the other top guys like Avril.

I wouldn't have a problem adding Abraham, but I just wouldn't want him to be considered the answer to our pass rushing needs.