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    Would you be cool if the Bills traded Tre White for a big trade package like the Jets got for Adams?

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    2 minutes ago, billsfan89 said:

     

    I was fully agreeing, kind of confusing as to how I wrote it. This team's window to win in the next 2-3 years. Tre helps this team win the next 3 seasons far more than 2 first round picks and a second round pick would. Whereas even if Adams was as good as Tre the Jets are several years away from contending with or without him. The draft picks and cap space better fit the Jets window of building a team. 

     

    Simply put the Jets are kind of where the Bills were in 2017 if they had Josh that year hypothetically. If the Bills had a disgruntled Tre in 2017 it would probably make sense to trade him and facilitate a rebuild long term as if you are 2-3 years away might as well take the cost controlled picks. I also think given that Tre is a model citizen and an All-Pro you take care of him as it is best for the team long and short term. 

    yep agree on everything u said wholeheartedly... why i was so confused lol.

    Only caveat to the comparison of where the Jets are in relation to where we were is that they still have Adam Gase as their HC. But their GM Douglas seems to be better than his predecessor (but that isn't too difficult to achieve) haha

    1 minute ago, ColoradoBills said:

    Can we end this thread now?

    hopefully we close all of these Tre threads

    Tre White decides not to opt out, everyone is beside themselves with excitement because we're all in need of any small nugget of good news these days. Who wants a drink?

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    10 minutes ago, Doc said:

    I knew he wouldn’t opt out. 

    I didn't think he would either. But after my father brought it up after he saw it on Fox News & Tre talked about how some fans or people said he was being selfish, i got nervous thinking he just might. Either way i respect how difficult a decision is must've been for him & am thankful he decided to play.

    Tre White decides not to opt out, everyone is beside themselves with excitement because we're all in need of any small nugget of good news these days. Who wants a drink?

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    14 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

    I will wait until positively confirmed he is playing........but a good sign.

    This seems ban worthy.

    Fully agree. Its actually the 1st thing i thought of... ban that guy.

    Posting that anti Bills trash on here is bad enough, spreading misinformation is even worse.

    I'd ban in a heartbeat

    Would you be cool if the Bills traded Tre White for a big trade package like the Jets got for Adams?

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    2 hours ago, billsfan89 said:

     

    The Jets weren't a Jamal Adams away from competing in the next 2-3 seasons. Those picks and the cap relief of not having to sign Adams to a deal are of much more value to them. The Bills are a Tre White away from contending in the next 2-3 years. The secondary is heavily anchored by Tre and even if the Bills hauled in two first round picks and a second round pick along with a decent player for Tre it still would hold less value for the Bills over the next 2-3 years.

     

    Yes long term in a 4-7 year time frame could the Bills get more value out of 3 premium draft picks and the cap space from Tre? Arguably yes (Most player for picks trades usually look better long term for the team that gets the picks), but your window to contend in the NFL is short and losing your best defensive player almost no matter what the return hurts your team's ability to contend and sets you back from winning while you have as complete a team as possible. 

     

    I also think the message you send to the team by trading away a leader almost certainly helps tank your season. Tre was literally the first player drafted by McD and he has been an All-Pro. You have to send a message to your team you are willing to take care of your own. Tre is also a super great guy who you feel comfortable handling a big contract and his play on the field more than justifies it.

     

    That's why the Diggs trade makes sense for the Bills given the window to win. The Bills might have been better served long term by having drafted a WR who would be in team control for 5 years with that pick and have some more sort term cap space. But Diggs makes an impact from day one and maximizes the team's window to win the next 2-3 seasons in a way a rookie most likely wouldn't have. Time tables matter.

     

    Even if Adams was as good as Tre on the field the Jets were better off trading him because they aren't going anywhere the next 2 years anyway. Adams no matter how good he was isn't the difference between the Jets contending and the Jets not contending. If you are at least a year or two away getting two first round picks and cap relief is insanely good for them at their point of rebuilding. The Bills on the other hand are a Tre White away from competing. The Bills need Tre to maximize a window to win in the next 2-3 seasons. Whereas had the Jets kept Adams they wouldn't see a window to really win with him until he was on a big contract in his late 20's. 

    I'm confused, i said we shouldnt trade Tre & if we did anything we should extend him. Idk why you wrote me a huge post countering me while agreeing with me lol

    Would you be cool if the Bills traded Tre White for a big trade package like the Jets got for Adams?

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    If the Bills did anything, they should give him a new contract now, with added bonuses to this year, to compensate him for the added risk in playing & to encourage him to play.

    That's what you do with one of your best players. You don't trade him (like the Jests would), while Tre is on the fence about opting out. Seems to me that trading Tre would be antithetical to how Beane operates... even just thinking about it seems backwards, but jmo.

    Allen vs Mahomes Throw-Off Challenge Officially On?

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    29 minutes ago, klos63 said:

    I sorta remember the story when Elway was at Stanford and someone tried to get him to do something like this, he was told by a coach that he should never try to throw the ball as far as he can because that's how you can injure your arm. I would rather they not do this. I would like to see both QB's play for another 10 healthy years at least.

    I'm sure both will be okay. Its a good story involving 2 faces of their franchises. If it happens Week 6 before the Chiefs game, there's gonna be a lot of hype for that game & for the throw off. I doubt either one of them will throw it so hard that they'll risk injury. Its just a playful exhibition between 2 of the leagues young stars.

    I'm surprised so many are down on this.

    But i bet when Josh wins all you guys will be cheering & going "Eff yea Josh LETS GO!... GO BILLS!"

    And if you're not doing that, what is wrong with you? :P

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    Tre White decides not to opt out, everyone is beside themselves with excitement because we're all in need of any small nugget of good news these days. Who wants a drink?

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    46 minutes ago, Bobby Hooks said:

    Im not saying we’d win a championship but even if we did it would feel like a pretty greasy first championship. 

    Yeah because a season where teams are facing even more adversity would somehow be easier to persevere over? Na this sentiment is nonsense to me.

    If there is any asterisk to this years champion, it should be noted that it was more difficult for a team to win this year, not easier.

    Whatever team wins the Superbowl, they should be proud that they withstood all the challenges this season appears to have & rose above everyone else to be #1.

    No reason to have the glass is empty attitude on this one imo.

     

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    Bills release Spencer Long

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    Beane has a habit of releasing players while also giving them a better shot at finding another team to play for.  I think that is part of the reason for why he was released this soon.

    And personally I think thats a good thing by Beane & i'm sure the players see that & respect that.

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    Deion Sanders not happy with his HOF bust

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    I think they should allow inductees to choose which bust they use.

    Have an artist sketch up 2  to 3 choices & let the player pick which one he prefers.

    Or how about at the very least have the artist speak to the player or thru an intermediary & find out which attributes the player would like.

     

    Btw Frank from Depew... that was pretty funny & spot on haha

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    Poloncarz calls for New Era to remove its name from Bills stadium

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    Elmwood Taco was always ETS. Its always been Elmwood Taco & Subs, just after the remodel & new location they streamlined the name to ETS.

    And yeah the food is on the level of Mighty i'd say, a bit overpriced but thats how it goes.

     

    Was never a huge fan of their hot sauce tho. The owner who's recipe it is uses far too much white & black pepper for my liking.

    But back in the day at 4am when theres a long line outside Jims Steak Out, u go across the street to ETS & get yourself some tacos, nachos & a giant cookie & call it a night.

    What are the expectations of Mario Addison?

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    7 minutes ago, NI Bills Fan said:

    Without wanting to start a  new thread for this (this one seems the most relevant currently)...can someone please post some insight from the Eric Washington article on buffalonews (behind paywall).

     

    The headline I saw was that the DL would 'take sacks to the next level in 2020'.

     

    If anyone can shed light on his quotes that would be appreciated. I was intrigued as to what he had to say.

     

    Thanks in advance.

    sent u a pm :P

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    Allen passing to Diggs connection looking strong already!!!!

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    5 hours ago, Bring it said:

    Connection? Don’t want to douse the enthusiasm here,  but with no pass rush and no db my 50 + year old noodle arm could complete that pass!! I get that their chemistry is key in taking this offense to the next level. And I would so love to believe that they already have that on field chemistry. But how? At this point anyway.

     

    Cool!   BRING IT Bring It. Take your phone & go record a video of yourself throwing a 30 yard corner route to someone. Could be a friend or family member, maybe a neighbor, whatever it takes. Show the forum what you can do!

    Obviously this is just the 1st clip of Josh throwing to Diggs. It doesnt prove theyre gonna have a Hall of Fame career together, it doesn't prove anything. Its just a hype video for some & a behind the scenes look at our guys practicing together for everyone else. Don't make it out to be anything more than it is. We saw a few passes in a minute long clip. Most realize its gonna take many days worth of practices to get them both acclimated to each other.

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    Rd 5, Pick 167: QB Jake Fromm, Georgia

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    1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

    Anyone else watch the QB1 reality show with Fromm (and Tate Martell, etc) following them through their senior season in HS? Obviously it was a few years ago. 

    yeah i brought it up a few pages ago. Ive been following him ever since. If u havent watched it its a must watch now. Will give anyone a good idea on who he is... even tho its from when he was in highschool.

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