Mario Williams to Visit Bills tonight

[Slim]

Per Shefter.

[SquishDaFish]

Woo Hoo

[SquishDaFish]

Per Adam on ESPN

[trapezeus]

just heard it...holy crap.

[Devin]

*be calm Devin, be very calm*

[Stewie]

lol that was a quick trip to chicago!

[mayotm]

Really? Still would be surprised but at least they are making an effort. Doesn't seem like Williams would be making Buffalo his first stop if there isn't talk of significant offer on the table. Could be the agent is using Buffalo to jack up the price.

[Ickybaluky]

No Link.

[justasportsfan]

call SUNDOWNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have a VIP guest!!!!

[mayotm]

He has to be signed before leaving town. No shot to get him if not.

[kingJofNYC]

http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/143065-mario-williams-to-have-dinner-in-buffalo-tonight/

Insider or lucky?

[ddaryl]

I can't link the tweet but schefter tweeted it



Free agent defensive end Mario Williams plans to visit the Buffalo Bills tonight.

[Forward_Lateral]

Please. Breathe. Breath. BREATHE.

This won't happen. It can't. There's no way the Bills sign Mario.

*crossing fingers behind back

[Skooby]

https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/179662231682813953 (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/Free%20agent%20defensive%20end%20Mario%20Williams%20plans%20to%20visit%20the%20Buffalo%20Bills%20tonight.)

Check the spam zone & see who put it out here first, I didn't want crap but it's happening.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

I'm actually not sure it's the best way way spending dollar on him.

[Mahdi]

Imagine:

Healthy Merriman --- KW --- Dareus --- Super Mario

[ddaryl]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/mario-williams-to-visit-the-buffalo-bills-on-tuesday-night/


The free agency signing period is officially underway, and the top defender on the market has lined up his first visit.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on NFL Live Tuesday afternoon that free agent defensive end Mario Williams (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3636/mario-williams) is visiting the Buffalo Bills tonight.
Williams has also been linked to the Bears and Jaguars in reports and speculation. The Bills will likely try to sign him shortly after his arrival, ensuring Williams doesn’t get the opportunity to visit any other teams.
Williams is expected to command in the neighborhood of $45-50 million guaranteed, depending on the length of his contract. He’ll likely command north of $15 million annually.

[Mahdi]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/mario-williams-to-visit-the-buffalo-bills-on-tuesday-night/

[HAMMER]

Setting the market, if he leaves w/o a deal tomorrow forget about it. They better blow him away and not let him leave w/o a signed contract.

[Mr. Pink]

I'd almost rather not blow the entire FA wad on one guy...especially a guy who is coming off a major injury.

I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority on that opinion though.

[THATHURMANATOR]

I'd almost rather not blow the entire FA wad on one guy...especially a guy who is coming off a major injury.

I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority on that opinion though.
You are.

[DBrown77]

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/EJA708

Mario's flight?

[trapezeus]

the bills need to bring pictures of the biggest houses in the suburbs of buffalo and show price tags of $1.3-$1.7MM for a 7 bedroom house. then show himthe $40MM in guarantees. There is no way he walks out knowing he can live like a king, will bein a town where football is so highly held and a team that could really be dangerous if he signs.

[Mr. Pink]

You are.


It happens.

I wouldn't cry or be upset if he did sign though!

[Forward_Lateral]

He fills a Bills need. A need they've had since Bruce retired. He instantly transforms their Defense from piss poor to competent. I would not care if they spent a ton of money on him. I would be elated. It would prove to me that the Bills actually want to win and it would restore a bit of my faith.

[superbills]

Are we being used as the market-setter for Williams? I HATE that I'm so negative, but I'm feeling like we might be getting used. Not that we shouldn't be excited that he's coming here, but...

[Mski]

but where's he gonna stay the night... according to Brady there's no nice hotels here

[SquishDaFish]

If he is signed man what a first year to have my season tickets LOL

[jamze132]

Bills are probably being used to drive up the price.

[ddaryl]

I'd almost rather not blow the entire FA wad on one guy...especially a guy who is coming off a major injury.

I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority on that opinion though.

i say we blow our wad all over Mario :trance:

[psubills62]

He fills a Bills need. A need they've had since Bruce retired. He instantly transforms their Defense from piss poor to competent. I would not care if they spent a ton of money on him. I would be elated. It would prove to me that the Bills actually want to win and it would restore a bit of my faith.
"Being the next Bruce" would make for an interesting recruiting pitch.

[Philagape]

I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority on that opinion though.

When are you not, since that's all you do here?

[SquishDaFish]

Some of the players Florence and others seem to be getting together on Twitter to go meet them at 1 Bills Drive

[mikemac2001]

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/EJA708

Mario's flight?


This made my day....the flight tracking was hilarious

[The King]

Michael Lombardi ‏ @michaelombardi Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Sounds like the Bears wont get Mario Williams, the deal is getting too rich and appears the Bills are in the lead--with the most money

[DrGraves]

Get it down. Give him 20 mill a year, I dont care. We'll still have 10 left over lol

[SquishDaFish]

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· Open (https://twitter.com/#%21/michaelombardi/status/179667798858014720) Sounds like the Bears wont get Mario Williams, the deal is getting too rich and appears the Bills are in the lead--with the most money

[DBrown77]

This made my day....the flight tracking was hilarious

My boss sent me that. He sent me Meachams flight too. He said there is one more private plane coming in from Columbus OH.

[psubills62]

Michael Lombardi ‏ @michaelombardi Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Sounds like the Bears wont get Mario Williams, the deal is getting too rich and appears the Bills are in the lead--with the most money
Would be positively shocked if that's true.

[stuckincincy]

Get it down. Give him 20 mill a year, I dont care. We'll still have 10 left over lol

20 buck per ticket increase - well worth it!

[ServoBillieves]

Mario Williams - Marcell Dareus - Kyle Williams - Shawne Merriman.

Yep... that would be our starting D-line.

You have Dwan Edwards and Heard rotating in at DT, and you have Kelsay filling in at DE on a rotational basis.

Pardon me... I just had an orgasm.

[DrGraves]

Well, so much for doing anything productive for the rest of the evening! Go Bills... get it done!

[BertSquirtgum]

Bills are probably being used to drive up the price.

no

[psubills62]

I like 4 p.m. free agency much better than midnight.

[wmoz11]

Mario Williams - Marcell Dareus - Kyle Williams - Shawne Merriman.

Yep... that would be our starting D-line.

You have Dwan Edwards and Heard rotating in at DT, and you have Kelsay filling in at DE on a rotational basis.

Pardon me... I just had an orgasm.

All 4 of those guys can rush the passer and play the rush from their respective positions. FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP.

[BILLSROCK1212]

1) Is Merriman actually playing DE?

2) Is there a cost for Mario that you would consider to be too much?

[methos4ever]

All 4 of those guys can rush the passer and play the rush from their respective positions. FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP.
Add in a round 2 Curry or Jackson....BOOM. Get some napkins.

[Mahdi]

WOW!

Lombardi saying that Chicago was interested in Mario but price was too high and Buffalo is in driver's seat!!!!

[ddaryl]

https://twitter.com/#!/michaelombardi/status/179667798858014720 (https://twitter.com/#%21/michaelombardi/status/179667798858014720)


Sounds like the Bears wont get Mario Williams, the deal is getting too rich and appears the Bills are in the lead--with the most money

[HAMMER]

I like 4 p.m. free agency much better than midnight.
Sure makes more sense.

[DrGraves]

I just hope that we can at least sign Williams and/or Meachem. I'd hate to fall behind in the bidding for everyone else if these fall through.

[methos4ever]

Lombardi on NFL Net - "It would take Bills screwing up visit for him not to be a Bill."

-Speechless

[DraftBoy]

BBD quick take;
http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2012/03/report-de-mario-williams-wr-robert-meachem-to-visit-buffalo-tonight/

[DrGraves]

Lombardi on NFL Net - "It would take Bills screwing up visit for him not to be a Bill."

-Speechless

Heart just stopped for a few seconds.

[Philagape]

I'm literally shaking.

[DraftBoy]

As I said on Twitter earlier "Holy ****..."

[Mski]

Lombardi on NFL Net - "It would take Bills screwing up visit for him not to be a Bill."

-Speechless:orgasm:

[The King]

This could be a hell of a day.

[DrGraves]

Does anyone know if Williams (or Meachem) has Twitter? If so what is his name on there? -- I can't find him. I want to throw him some Buffalo love.

[Oaf]

UPDATE: NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi confirm that the Bills are in the lead for Mario and says quote; “It would take Bills screwing up visit for him not to be a Bill.” -5:02 PM

:clap:

[clumping platelets]

Mario Williams - Marcell Dareus - Kyle Williams - Shawne Merriman.

Yep... that would be our starting D-line.

You have Dwan Edwards and Heard rotating in at DT, and you have Kelsay filling in at DE on a rotational basis.

Pardon me... I just had an orgasm.


Along with drafting a young DE for depth and development.................OMG!! YES!!!

[clumping platelets]

Add in a round 2 Curry or Jackson....BOOM. Get some towels.



FIXED!

[ublinkwescore]

This could be a hell of a day.

I'm making Chicken Enchiladas for dinner and afterwards, I'm getting a nice fat cold beer and smoking a cigarette in celebration!!!

[ublinkwescore]

the cigarette is more like an after sex type thing I guess...

[Meathead]

Lombardi on NFL Net - "It would take Bills screwing up visit for him not to be a Bill."

said the same exact think about clabo

im starting to feel more used than a fat girl at her second beast party

[wmoz11]

[turns on NFL network][takes pants off]

[clumping platelets]

[turns on NFL network][takes pants off]



:laughing:

[stuckincincy]

I'm making Chicken Enchiladas for dinner and afterwards, I'm getting a nice fat cold beer and smoking a cigarette in celebration!!!

You better do that inside. If you are on your porch and within a 1,000 feet of a school, you will be hauled off and charged with a myriad of crimes.

[Skooby]

You better do that inside. If you are on your porch and within a 1,000 feet of a school, you will be hauled off and charged with a myriad of crimes.

He can't go within 100 yards of a school now.


J/K

[ServoBillieves]

Add in a round 2 Curry or Jackson....BOOM. Get some napkins.

Or paper towels... or industrial strength cloth... or maybe a car wash... SOMETHING to clean up the unreal mess.

[Mr. Pink]

Williams is in Buffalo presently, landed before 6pm...

Being reported on WGR.

[Justin C]

From Paul Peck's Twitter:

https://p.twimg.com/An5irHXCMAEgmMy.jpg

[Slim]

Nix/Wanny were on the plane with Williams.

[DrGraves]

Is Terry Pegula secretly running the Bills now?

[Mindbender]

this is awesome...

[Philagape]

Thad Brown ‏ @thadbrown7
Barring shock @JasonLaCanfora @michaelombardi both say Mario Williams will be #Bill and stinkin rich by tonite #bills #billsmafia #ROC

[DrGraves]

Meachem joined in on the Williams dinner??? that has to be good news!

[Philagape]

A source tells WGR 550 Buffalo there's a "growing sentiment amongst current Bills players" Williams to Buffalo has a "good chance of happening," while NFL.com's Michael Lombardi reports the Bears have pulled out of the bidding.

from SN Fantasy Source

[Philagape]

Joe Buscaglia ‏ @JoeB_WGR
League source tells me that the #Bills fully expect to sign both Mario Williams and Robert Meachem within the next 24 hours.

[DrGraves]

So are they at the restaurant still or what? Why haven't we gotten an update? Certainly someone followed them to their next destination you would think...

[Philagape]

Jeff Russo ‏ @JeffRussoWKBW
Putting show together now.. but camera on the scene @AllenLeight reports #Bills #Williams and #Meachem still meeting/dining downtown

Around 10 p.m.

[BertSquirtgum]

dammit, just sign the damn contract at the dinner table for ****s sake.

[Skooby]

dammit, just sign the damn contract at the dinner table for ****s sake.

Waiter, may we use your pen ??

[DraftBoy]

Dinner is over, thanked fans for coming out, said it was a very good night for the Bills. No comment for camera.

[DrGraves]

Who said it was a very good night?

[Philagape]

Jeff Russo ‏ @JeffRussoWKBW
Meeting just broke up.. #Bills Russ Brandon tells fans on hand "Very good night" ..no comment for cameras..

[DrGraves]

well i hope Russ wouldn't play the "very good night" card if it truly wasn't... otherwise he is going to have half the city of buffalo on this front lawn with pitchforks and torches

[Mike]

Really? Still would be surprised but at least they are making an effort. Doesn't seem like Williams would be making Buffalo his first stop if there isn't talk of significant offer on the table. Could be the agent is using Buffalo to jack up the price.


Even if they dont sign him, the EFFORT is a step in the right direction. Bills nation needs to OPEN THEIR MINDS to having TOP TALENT....

[Oaf]

well i hope Russ wouldn't play the "very good night" card if it truly wasn't... otherwise he is going to have half the city of buffalo on this front lawn with pitchforks and torches
What if negotiations had not gone well, what would you say if you were Russ B?

[Oaf]

https://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora/status/179766515351035905

Mario Williams not expected to sign in BUF tonight. Will take time with the visit and has at least one other visit scheduled <s style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(102, 181, 210); ">#</s>freeagency (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23freeagency)

[Mindbender]

From twitter: Jason La Canfora - Mario Williams not expected to sign in BUF tonight. Will take time with the visit and has at least one other visit scheduled #freeagency

[NOT THE DUDE...]

UGH....

[BertSquirtgum]

Thanks for using us Mario. **** you.

[Bangarang]

Why would he sign the contract tonight anyway? Saying he's not expected to sign tonight is not news. Did anyone think they were going to slide the contract across the table while waiting for dessert to come? Today was supposed to whine and dine him and give him a taste of the atmosphere.

He can still sign tomorrow. I've read that he has no other visits scheduled at this point and we're the only definite visit he was making.

[Slim]

I feel like this isn't going to happen.

[Historian]

I feel like this isn't going to happen.

If the Bills sent him out to dinner with the gift shop manager...it probably isn't.

[TMu11]

Why would he sign the contract tonight anyway? Saying he's not expected to sign tonight is not news. Did anyone think they were going to slide the contract across the table while waiting for dessert to come? Today was supposed to whine and dine him and give him a taste of the atmosphere.

He can still sign tomorrow. I've read that he has no other visits scheduled at this point and we're the only definite visit he was making.

I think they were trying to wine and dine him. Crying to him all night probably isn't the best strategy

[SaviorEdwards]

I think they were trying to wine and dine him. Crying to him all night probably isn't the best strategy


LOL whining is what us Bills fans will do today when we find out he signed with someone from his hotel room.

[BoyILuvLoznStupidly]

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