Bills Sign FB DiMarco

[DraftBoy]

Per Rapoport - 4 Yrs, $8.5M

[jimmifli]

Upgrade. At a position we were already pretty strong at.

I guess, we're still going to run a little bit.

[DraftBoy]

Upgrade. At a position we were already pretty strong at.

I guess, we're still going to run a little bit.

I thought Felton was a UFA?

If not, then I'm assuming he'll be cut shortly.

[jimmifli]

I thought Felton was a UFA?

If not, then I'm assuming he'll be cut shortly.

I just means in compared to last season's roster. We now have FB that is a better blocker, plus a decent catcher and has even split out and run some TE routes. I liked Felton, but any FB with a nickname like Pancake is my kind of player.

[DraftBoy]

I just means in compared to last season's roster. We now have FB that is a better blocker, plus a decent catcher and has even split out and run some TE routes. I liked Felton, but any FB with a nickname like Pancake is my kind of player.

Got it.

I like the signing DiMarco, he was a key part of the Falcons running game.

[jimmifli]

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[DraftBoy]

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That's a clean decleater.

[Kenny]

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I really missed those 'Jacked Up' segments on ESPN.

[psubills62]

NE made the TE a hot position. We're hoping to do the same for FB, I guess.

[DesertFox24]

Ugh, fine whatever.

We need a RT, WR, S, and corner. I guess these signings are fine I just hope they do not cost us any comp picks when we lose Brown and gilmore

[X-Era]

Love it. Glad FA isn't -23 hours long...

Plenty of cap and time to get some guys. I don't think we'll make any big splashes but will get role players.

[YardRat]

DiMarco's four-year, $8.5 million contract was a big reason he came to Buffalo, but he also couldn't turn down the role in this offense. He's been sick of hearing about how fullbacks are a dying breed and considers the position essential. That's part of why he came to Buffalo, where offensive coordinator Rick Dennison needed a fullback for the Bills top-ranked rushing attack.

"Oh, man," DiMarco said when meeting with the media Saturday. "That was probably the reason why I wanted to come here. To be the top rushing team in the league but also the weapons that you have around you - I mean, the young talent and the defense starting to play better and better - opportunities are endless. I think we can do some really cool things here but it starts with OTA's and then it starts in mandatory vet camp, and then let's get into training camp and then we'll get going from there. There are going to be a lot of new faces around here so a lot of bonding needs to take place and kind of bringing that atmosphere of, 'let's go play football for the guy next to you and not just for a paycheck.' I'm excited because Buffalo is such an incredible football town and I've never played here, but I've heard the fans are incredible and I can't wait to be a part of it."

http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/03/2_main_things_attracted_fb_patrick_dimarco_to_sean_mcdermott_buffalo_bills.html

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DiMarco's four-year, $8.5 million contract was a big reason he came to Buffalo, but he also couldn't turn down the role in this offense. He's been sick of hearing about how fullbacks are a dying breed and considers the position essential. That's part of why he came to Buffalo, where offensive coordinator Rick Dennison needed a fullback for the Bills top-ranked rushing attack.

"Oh, man," DiMarco said when meeting with the media Saturday. "That was probably the reason why I wanted to come here. To be the top rushing team in the league but also the weapons that you have around you - I mean, the young talent and the defense starting to play better and better - opportunities are endless. I think we can do some really cool things here but it starts with OTA's and then it starts in mandatory vet camp, and then let's get into training camp and then we'll get going from there. There are going to be a lot of new faces around here so a lot of bonding needs to take place and kind of bringing that atmosphere of, 'let's go play football for the guy next to you and not just for a paycheck.' I'm excited because Buffalo is such an incredible football town and I've never played here, but I've heard the fans are incredible and I can't wait to be a part of it."

http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/03/2_main_things_attracted_fb_patrick_dimarco_to_sean_mcdermott_buffalo_bills.html

I like the attitude, enthusiasm and team mentallity.