Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

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  • X-Era
    What this generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace
    • Feb 2005
    • 27670
    #1

    Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

    Am I missing something? Aren't we talking about a very good starting caliber LT in this league that's still sitting out there unsigned? I mean my thought is that he's asking for too much money. But, is there something else? Injury?

    This is a guy I'd love for the Bills to land as insurance for Hairston. To me he's an upgrade to Bell and would solidify the LT spot. It would help keep us from taking a LT early who may be no better a prospect than what we have.

    I'd wait on him until after draft day or even during draft day and sign him then based on what we do.

    But am I missing something here?

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  • DieHrdBillsFan23
    Nobody Circles the Wagon, Like the Buffalo Bills
    • Jan 2006
    • 126
    #2
    Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

    I've been wanting him since the beginning...his injury history and asking price may be scaring teams away...with Bell being overpaid in Philly, that's didnt help. Still would love to see him in blo
    Lets Go Buffalo!!!!

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    • alohabillsfan
      Registered User
      • Sep 2003
      • 3206
      #3
      Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

      Originally posted by DieHrdBillsFan23
      I've been wanting him since the beginning...his injury history and asking price may be scaring teams away...with Bell being overpaid in Philly, that's didnt help. Still would love to see him in blo

      Bell got 3.5 million for 2012, thats not overpaying for a LT. It does show how much the Bills didnt want him back, couple that with the fact that Mcneil hasnt been to Buffalo for a visit means either the Bills are happy with Hairston at LT and a mid round draft pick for depth or they are content going into the draft knowing the guy they want will be available.
      Last edited by alohabillsfan; 04-10-2012, 07:01 AM.
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      • ddaryl
        Everything I post is sexual inuendo
        • Jan 2005
        • 10714
        #4
        Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

        think it through.. Nobody is interested in him.

        My guess he would have trouble passing a physical.. injuries have taken their toll

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        • DraftBoy
          Administrator
          • Jul 2002
          • 107442
          #5
          Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

          Injuries
          COMING SOON...
          Originally posted by Dr.Lecter
          We were both drunk and Hillary did not look that bad at 2 AM, I swear!!!!!!
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          • Tatonka
            Registered User
            • Jul 2002
            • 21289
            #6
            Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

            i thought someone said san diego resigned him
            "All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity." ~ Gordie Howe

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            • Ed
              Dude
              • Sep 2002
              • 9247
              #7
              Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

              I read somewhere that he may be considering retirement for health reasons. I was in favor of going after McNeil earlier in free agency, but if he has injury issues I would have to question his desire to really give it everything he has at this point.

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              • BertSquirtgum
                Legendary Zoner
                • May 2009
                • 13379
                #8
                Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

                He's fat and broken.

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                • CleveSteve
                  Registered User
                  • Apr 2011
                  • 999
                  #9
                  Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

                  When he was drafted the main concern was his spinal stenosis. They said he'd probably be a good LT for about 5 years but his neck and back wouldn't hold up.

                  Well, it's been five years, so...

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                  • The Jokeman
                    Registered User
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 9995
                    #10
                    Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

                    Originally posted by Tatonka
                    i thought someone said san diego resigned him
                    No, San Diego re-signed Jared Gaither whom they signed to replace an injured McNeil.

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                    • THRILLHO
                      This is great, and all I've done is enter my name!
                      • Feb 2009
                      • 1574
                      #11
                      Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

                      I could have SWORN he signed...

                      But I'm also wrong like once a year. So this could be that time.
                      Last edited by THRILLHO; 04-10-2012, 11:41 AM.
                      True fans want wins, not draft picks.
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                      • BertSquirtgum
                        Legendary Zoner
                        • May 2009
                        • 13379
                        #12
                        Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

                        He is a free agent and will remain so. No one wants a broken player.

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                        • Buddo
                          Registered User
                          • Mar 2007
                          • 1864
                          #13
                          Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

                          In respect of McNeil and the Bills, I think you would have to say that they are really shying away from guys with injury concerns. It's one of the reasons they obviously didn't offer Bell that much. Now while McNeil is proven (when healthy), it isn't exactly the best approach to replace one injury prone guy, with another, but at a higher price.

                          I'd also say that you see this happen every year, with a few guys who have played at a high level previously, but simply aren't healthy enough to be signed at the start of FA, yet may become so in another month or so.

                          TBH, I still feel that my original assertion, about replacing one injury prone guy with another, is as much the truth as anything else, but I think it's injury concerns that have nobody hardly even kicking the tires on McNeil.

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                          • gr8slayer
                            Registered User
                            • Feb 2005
                            • 20796
                            #14
                            Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

                            Originally posted by DieHrdBillsFan23
                            I've been wanting him since the beginning...his injury history and asking price may be scaring teams away...with Bell being overpaid in Philly, that's didnt help. Still would love to see him in blo
                            I'm sorry, but I disagree with your sentiment that Bell got overpaid.

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                            • Raptor
                              Registered User
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 1303
                              #15
                              Re: Whats going on with Marcus McNeil?

                              Back issues,same as when he came out of college, and as with any athlete anything to do with the back is a major red flag bc its always a ticking time bomb

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