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kgun12

03-12-2023, 11:08 AM

12 hours until the fun begins, my favorite time of the year! Maybe the Bills are holding back the announcements on who they are going to restructure until they see who they’re losing tomorrow and what kind of money it’s going to cost them for the FA’s they want to sign?

Night Train

03-12-2023, 11:10 AM

Now for the BS rumors of players being seen at Buffalo restaurants.

Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, you can count on it...

kgun12

03-12-2023, 11:17 AM

Now for the BS rumors of players being seen at Buffalo restaurants.

Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, you can count on it...

Yeah, but even this is part of the fun. We have no control ultimately on what they do, so if that what makes people feel important so be it.

Novacane

03-12-2023, 11:18 AM

Now for the BS rumors of players being seen at Buffalo restaurants.

Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, you can count on it...

Edmunds was on my flight to Tampa this morning.

kgun12

03-12-2023, 11:25 AM

Edmunds was on my flight to Tampa this morning.

I’m thinking Chicago or Houston and my surprise landing spot for him is Cincinnati!

Canadian'eh!

03-12-2023, 11:30 AM

I’m thinking Chicago or Houston and my surprise landing spot for him is Cincinnati!
I’m excited to see which team is going to overpay him and regret it.

kgun12

03-12-2023, 11:34 AM

I’m excited to see which team is going to overpay him and regret it.

Just as long as it’s not us.

YardRat

03-12-2023, 11:42 AM

TacklingDummy

03-12-2023, 11:49 AM

Canadian'eh!

03-12-2023, 11:56 AM

No thanks.

Why would the Jets be interested?

Doesn’t make much sense. I’m not sure Williams will get a “featured” role, but I imagine he will do better than “backup to a feature guy”

kgun12

03-12-2023, 11:57 AM

No thanks.

Why would the Jets be interested?

We are going to add a RB in FA or the draft, I just don’t want to spend a lot of draft capital or money on a back.

What don’t you like about Williams?

TacklingDummy

03-12-2023, 12:20 PM

We are going to add a RB in FA or the draft, I just don’t want to spend a lot of draft capital or money on a back.

What don’t you like about Williams?

It's not what I don't like about Williams, it's what I like about Cook. He should be the #1 back.

I'd sign Singletary back if he's cheaper than Williams and make him 2nd to Cook.

Woodman

03-12-2023, 12:25 PM

It's not what I don't like about Williams, it's what I like about Cook. He should be the #1 back.

I'd sign Singletary back if he's cheaper than Williams and make him 2nd to Cook.

Price is important but Williams would be a nice guy for the tougher yards .... Cook is definitely my choice as feature back.

kgun12

03-12-2023, 12:26 PM

It's not what I don't like about Williams, it's what I like about Cook. He should be the #1 back.

I'd sign Singletary back if he's cheaper than Williams and make him 2nd to Cook.

I am more of a Singletary fan than Cook.

Woodman

03-12-2023, 12:30 PM

Singletary is gonna cost more than Cook (rookie deal) so while I like him there might be some difficulty signing him.

But what market is out there for him?

TacklingDummy

03-12-2023, 12:33 PM

I am more of a Singletary fan than Cook.

Their biggest problem is the guys opening holes for them.

kgun12

03-12-2023, 12:33 PM

Singletary is gonna cost more than Cook (rookie deal) so while I like him there might be some difficulty signing him.

But what market is out there for him?

Not sure, I will say there’s more upside with Cook than Singletary but who knows. I not sure for the money he’s making why we need Hines and Cook., they’re pretty much the same player aren’t they?

Woodman

03-12-2023, 12:34 PM

Matt Milano agrees to two-year extension with Bills - ProFootballTalk (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/12/matt-milano-agrees-to-two-year-extension-with-bills/)

Matt Milano agrees to two-year extension with Bills
Linebacker Matt Milano (https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/849/matt-milano)‘s stay in Buffalo is set to run through at least the 2026 season.

The Bills announced that Milano has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension. His contract was previously set to void after the 2024 season.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Milano’s new deal will result (https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1634960090280390656) in $6 million in salary cap savings for the Bills this season.
Milano was a 2017 fifth-round pick and has spent his entire career with the Bills. He is coming off a season that saw him selected as a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler for the first time in his career.

kgun12

03-12-2023, 12:36 PM

Their biggest problem is the guys opening holes for them.

This is our biggest need on offense this offseason. Add all the RB’s and WR’s you want, unless Josh has time to throw none of this matters.

Woodman

03-12-2023, 12:38 PM

Not sure, I will say there’s more upside with Cook than Singletary but who knows. I not sure for the money he’s making why we need Hines and Cook., they’re pretty much the same player aren’t they?
Hines will have to rework his deal ..... I would bet that probability at 100% .... if he wants to stay.

kgun12

03-12-2023, 12:40 PM

Hines will have to rework his deal ..... I would bet that probability at 100% .... if he wants to stay.

Hope so or let him go or try to get a draft pick for him.

Woodman

03-12-2023, 12:53 PM

Hope so or let him go or try to get a draft pick for him.

I would do my research if there's possible draft capital available. ( what could we get?)

To be clear I like Hines but either use him in more than returns or dramatically adjust that contract.

kgun12

03-12-2023, 12:56 PM

I would do my research if there's possible draft capital available. ( what could we get?)

To be clear I like Hines but either use him in more than returns or dramatically adjust that contract.

I’d like to see us use any RB more. I would have to think he’d be worth a 6th or 7th round pick.

Woodman

03-12-2023, 12:57 PM

Buffalo Bills can “free around $32 million in space” with Allen and Miller restructures, per report - Buffalo Rumblings (https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2023/3/12/23636336/buffalo-bills-can-free-around-32-million-in-space-with-allen-and-miller-restructures-per-report)

Buffalo Bills can “free around $32 million in space” with Allen and Miller restructures, per report

Woodman

03-12-2023, 12:59 PM

I’d like to see us use any RB more. I would have to think he’d be worth a 6th or 7th round pick.

:cheers: Really damn ain't that the truth.

6th or 7th I'd prefer to rework his deal I think.

Love the idea of the draft pick though.

YardRat

03-12-2023, 01:20 PM

Edmunds was on my flight to Tampa this morning.

Did you know it was him because he mis-read his ticket and was sitting in the wrong seat while others went by him down the middle of the aisle? Or did he just look lost in general?

Woodman

03-12-2023, 01:22 PM

Did you know it was him because he mis-read his ticket and was sitting in the wrong seat while others went by him down the middle of the aisle? Or did he just look lost in general?

I'm going with both.

kgun12

03-12-2023, 01:25 PM

Did you know it was him because he mis-read his ticket and was sitting in the wrong seat while others went by him down the middle of the aisle? Or did he just look lost in general?

:roflmao:

Night Train

03-12-2023, 01:39 PM

CB Jalen Ramsey traded to the Fins

https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-jalen-ramsey-trade-miami-dolphins-afc-east-los-angeles-rams-rumors-free-agency

notacon

03-12-2023, 01:40 PM

12 hours until the fun begins, my favorite time of the year! Maybe the Bills are holding back the announcements on who they are going to restructure until they see who they’re losing tomorrow and what kind of money it’s going to cost them for the FA’s they want to sign?

The BIG LOSER in that fact.

Lamar Jackson.

Since he does not have an agent, and teams are NOT allowed to talk to players directly during the “legal tampering” period and only agents, Jackson is twiddling his thumbs while teams spend a lot of their cap money.

An old saying...."A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client”.....can be applied Jackson....a NFL player who represents himself has a fool for a client.

notacon

03-12-2023, 01:41 PM

CB Jalen Ramsey traded to the Fins

https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-jalen-ramsey-trade-miami-dolphins-afc-east-los-angeles-rams-rumors-free-agency

All because of Josh Allen.

It will not matter as much as they think.

Woodman

03-12-2023, 01:42 PM

CB Jalen Ramsey traded to the Fins

https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-jalen-ramsey-trade-miami-dolphins-afc-east-los-angeles-rams-rumors-free-agency

Contract details if any?

I'll take speculation. :D

Woodman

03-12-2023, 01:44 PM

Jalen Ramsey (https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/8574/jalen-ramsey) is heading to Miami.

The Rams and Dolphins have agreed to a trade that will send Ramsey to Miami and send Hunter Long (https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/63820/hunter-long) and the Dolphins’ 2023 third-round pick (No. 77 overall) to Los Angeles, according to multiple reports.

Woodman

03-12-2023, 01:46 PM

So no 1st round pick and now no 3rd round pick cool beans!

Ramsey is beatable all day I love it.

Please try covering Diggs. :D

notacon

03-12-2023, 02:25 PM

CB Jalen Ramsey traded to the Fins

https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-jalen-ramsey-trade-miami-dolphins-afc-east-los-angeles-rams-rumors-free-agency

The details.....

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YardRat

03-12-2023, 02:31 PM

Ramsey is Josh Allen/Stefon Diggs *****, but if anybody can get the best out of him it's Vic Fangio.

Ed

03-12-2023, 02:34 PM

The negotiating period technically doesn't start until noon EST, so I wouldn't expect to hear anything other than rumors until early afternoon tomorrow.

I love this time of year too. Should be an exciting week.

kgun12

03-12-2023, 02:40 PM

The negotiating period technically doesn't start until noon EST, so I wouldn't expect to hear anything other than rumors until early afternoon tomorrow.

I love this time of year too. Should be an exciting week.

Good point the thread should have been 24 hours to go. :doh:

YardRat

03-12-2023, 03:47 PM

https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-joe-schoen-wide-receivers-20230310-sf6fw3mnizhznf2sgl23jbsfpu-story.html

In free agency, it sounds like the Giants might have their eyes on slot receiver Cole Beasley. (https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-wide-receivers-injured-cole-beasley-20221005-wertoiq23rgyfcdweev26thngy-story.html) They nearly reunited Beasley and his former Bills offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll, last season to resume their productive pairing.
Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis, meanwhile, could be a potential trade target if Buffalo can’t reach an extension with its No. 2 wideout who has shown No. 1 ability.

Gibby 2.0

03-12-2023, 09:49 PM

Edmunds was on my flight to Tampa this morning.

You were sitting behind Kent Hovind and his Cal Berkeley professor friend?

Night Train

03-13-2023, 11:58 AM

NFLN doing a FA Frenzy show and nothing is happening. LOL.

They'll be talking about what they want for lunch shortly to kill time.

Teams aren't rushing to overpay anyone yet.

kgun12

03-13-2023, 12:02 PM

NFLN doing a FA Fenzy show and nothing is happening. LOL.

They'll be talking about what they want for lunch shortly to kill time.

Teams aren't rushing to overpay anyone yet.

Well teams have to wait a little while so they don’t look like they were negotiating prior to noon! ;)

swiper

03-13-2023, 12:35 PM

Did you know it was him because he mis-read his ticket and was sitting in the wrong seat while others went by him down the middle of the aisle? Or did he just look lost in general?

:rofl:

- - - Updated - - -

NFLN doing a FA Frenzy show and nothing is happening. LOL.

They'll be talking about what they want for lunch shortly to kill time.

Teams aren't rushing to overpay anyone yet.

First in with "Collusion!"

swiper

03-13-2023, 12:37 PM

Ramsey is Josh Allen/Stefon Diggs *****, but if anybody can get the best out of him it's Vic Fangio.

Ramsey will start b!tching about Fangio in about 5 minutes. Check your watch.

Woodman

03-13-2023, 01:16 PM

T.J. Edwards agrees to deal with Bears - ProFootballTalk (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/13/t-j-edwards-agrees-to-deal-with-bears/)

kgun12

03-13-2023, 01:22 PM

Wow, they stole him!

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have agreed to terms on a contract with T.J. Edwards. It is reportedly a three-year deal worth $19.5 million with $12 million in guaranteed money.

Woodman

03-13-2023, 01:23 PM

Ravens release Calais Campbell - ProFootballTalk (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/13/ravens-release-calais-campbell/)

“Calais defines what it is to be a Raven (https://twitter.com/Ravens/status/1635318727406415872?s=20),” G.M. Eric DeCosta said in a statement. “He personifies professionalism, and his contributions to our organization — both on and off the field — are immense.”
Campbell was due to earn a $2 million roster bonus, along with a $4.5 million base salary.
A second-round pick of the Cardinals in 2008, Campbell spent three years with the Ravens. He was the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2019, and Campbell was named All-Decade for the 2010s.
Most recently, Campbell won the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award for the 2022 season.
He’s now a free agent. And the Ravens apparently would be interested in keeping him around.
“While this is the worst part of the business,” DeCosta said, “we have not closed the door on the possibility of him returning to our team in the future.”

Woodman

03-13-2023, 01:24 PM

Wow, they stole him!

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have agreed to terms on a contract with T.J. Edwards. It is reportedly a three-year deal worth $19.5 million with $12 million in guaranteed money.
Would have looked great in a Bills uniform.

Woodman

03-13-2023, 01:36 PM

Jawaan Taylor agrees to four-year, $80 million deal with Chiefs - ProFootballTalk (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/13/jawaan-taylor-agrees-to-four-year-80-million-deal-with-chiefs/)

Jawaan Taylor agrees to four-year, $80 million deal with Chiefs

Woodman

03-13-2023, 01:47 PM

Mike White set to sign with Dolphins - ProFootballTalk (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/13/mike-white-set-to-sign-with-dolphins/)

The Dolphins have said they will not be looking at other starting quarterback options this offseason, but they are bringing in a new backup to Tua Tagovailoa (https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/57496/tua-tagovailoa).
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that they have agreed to a contract (https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1635339147165728768) with former Jets quarterback Mike White (https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/2055/mike-white). It’s a two-year deal worth up to $16 million.

Woodman

03-13-2023, 01:50 PM

LB Tyler Matakevich (https://www.nfl.com/players/tyler-matakevich/) has agreed to terms on two-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports, per a source.
P Sam Martin (https://www.nfl.com/players/sam-martin/) has agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $7.5 million, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reports, per a source. Martin will get $4.115 million in guarantees to stay in Buffalo, per Garafolo.

Woodman

03-13-2023, 01:54 PM

ROSTER CUTS

G Shaq Mason (https://www.nfl.com/players/shaq-mason/) is expected to be released if the team cannot trade him, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reports, per a course. Mason is due $8.5 million in the last year of his deal Pelissero added.

Woodman

03-13-2023, 02:39 PM

We could have used a Safety:

Vonn Bell agrees to deal with Panthers - ProFootballTalk (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/13/vonn-bell-agrees-to-deal-with-panthers/)

Safety Vonn Bell (https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/10124/vonn-bell) is set to move on from the Bengals.
According to multiple reports, Bell has agreed to terms with the Panthers. No terms of the agreement have been announced.

TacklingDummy

03-13-2023, 07:08 PM

A couple of rumored trade names, Cook and Ekler.

kgun12

03-13-2023, 10:53 PM

A couple of rumored trade names, Cook and Ekler.

Cooks base salary is over $10 million! I like Ellet but he does have some wear. I like the idea of trading for Jermar Jefferson from Detroit, I think he would be a good complement to Cook and Hines.

kgun12

03-13-2023, 11:14 PM

Cooks base salary is over $10 million! I like Ellet but he does have some wear. I like the idea of trading for Jermar Jefferson from Detroit, I think he would be a good complement to Cook and Hines.

Total brain fart!
This should have said sign there Jamaal Williams the free agent.