Mister Defense

Aint no one gonna read all of that Yikes..

Well, this stop should bring his career earnings up to 60, 70 million! Not bad for a career back up, drafted in the 7th round, huh? Glad he is a good guy; will likely do a lot of good with his enormous stash of cash...

Thanks, just reading that online. Yes, that does make a difference considering the guy has had only 30 sacks in his career. Hope the Bills got him cheap!

Good move, as he had 9.5 sacks just two years ago. Did not play great last year in New England, but you never know. Depending on contract could be a good low risk, possible high reward signing.

Wow, poor Grabbert..

I had no idea this guy was such a slimeball, choking, strangling, his pregnant girlfriend when she was eight weeks pregnant a few years ago. And now more! I had been in favor, somewhat, of the Bills making a play for their cut slimeball running back after he beat his girlfriend, as the Bills are in a desperate need of a young, highly skilled running back. But reading this it makes me regret my stance. I am glad the new Bills avoid this kind of scum of the earth, that the Chiefs seemed to have gobbled up in their desperate attempt to improve. Makes me proud to be a Bills fan, knowing that this organization won't do that. Who wants to win like that? On the shoulders of scumbags?

Yeah, but who cares about those bashing Josh Allen? They obviously have not watched him play very often if they think he is not an accurate quarterback and ignore the fact that he wings it (way) down the field at record rates. Bills fans with any brains know that we have an elite---and very accurate--quarterback. And an intelligent, hard working one who will get better each game, learning from each snap. Ignorance abounds by NFL analysts who rely on misguided 'common' knowledge rather than their own direct knowledge and research..

Very cool to hear. If the Bengals wanted him then it is an excellent sign he is no good.

Not sure why some react as if this is a surprise or a reason to mock the Browns--everyone was well aware that there would be a significant consequence, maybe a year suspension. 8 games is a light and expected penalty in most people's minds and not a surprise at all to the Browns I assume.

Obviously, it's Roland Hooks, as he started it all.

I hope that is the case, but it is the mindset of doing something so off, so regressive, that is worrying so many.

!! THIS is the problem, why this is board is so po'd at this move--that it looks like we are going to basically stay put at running back despite the horrific year McCoy had. Gore can come in if he gets hurt!! Please, no! McCoy should be challenged by two young, talented running backs, not a 36 year old has been. So, to me it is not so much bringing Gore in that is causing so much consternation, but what it may mean for the running back position next year. If McCoy sucks still, then Gore takes over?? The Bills desperately need a few young, talented and high motor running backs. If THIS is truly the plan, as stated in this post, and it seems like it may be, the Bills are blind, and not seeing the extremely clear need--and what a young, talented running back can mean to to this team. This is essential, and not just for the running game to improve but for the passing game as well. This sucks, is very discouraging---and I really, really hope this poster is wrong, that the Bills cannot be this blind. Yikes.

Come on!!! Just getting home and see this... What is it with the Bills and old, tire, worn out running backs???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? It is inexplicable, a horrible move. Exactly the opposite kind of running back they need. Yikes, yikes, yikess... Looking forward to reading this thread for some hope that I am wrong and to see everyone else just flame out at this stupid, waste of money signing. I didn't like the Brown attempt and don't like this--both are not what the Bills need.

Come on. This is dramatically more pervasive and intrusive than normal coverage. Only poor teams and showboat leaders would want that for their team. I almost guarantee you that I am right and this current coach would never even consider such a thing. Generally speaking, this is why the poor organizations, like the Bengals--, twice, and the Browns, and Dolphins are the teams---and those thinking any publicity is good, such as the Cowboys (twice). Those teams, to me, are the opposite kind of organizations that we now have in Buffalo, which is a very good thing.

I cannot believe that this staff would even, for a second, consider doing something so undermining, public, and detrimental to a team. Not a cut on the OP, as I know many would like this too, but there are dramatically more negatives this positives for participating teams. This staff is all about the TEAM---I cannot think of a more negative thing for a team than airing internal decisions, opinions, and conflicts for all to see. Such a serious minded, team oriented guy like McDermott subjecting the inner workings of his team to national television? No way, will never happen. (That is for people like Rex Ryan and Hugh Jackson.)

Prediction: The hiring of Gruden by the Raiders, and the amount of money and power given to him, will go down in NFL history as one of the most disastrous moves ever. It is so bad that this, the second year, may be his last year. But if not this year, next year.

I agree, and hope for this outcome. I think the Bills are closer than most realize, so if this is the case, and the Bills can nail their offensive line, running back, tight end now, then this may be a great year. I understand that my original inquiry to start this topic is not immensely relevant, but I wanted to find our more on this and on Williams in general. I was not really paying attention when the Bills first picked him up.

Well, Foster was one of the best receivers in the NFL in the second half of last season. So if Duke plays as well as he has throughout most of his college and pro career, as Foster continues to produce, and as Allen progresses, then the wide receivers could be a strength. It does not seem like much of a stretch. (But like anything in sports, yes, it may very well not all come together.)

Thanks; the kind of stats I was looking for, in part. Great, detailed stuff here!

Just looking at some videos now--a good comparison, I think. And fits in well, as does Foster, with Allen's skills. If this works out, then the Bills can be a much improved team this year, as a weakness became a strength with almost no cost, and then the Bills can focus on other areas.

Just curious, as I was just--finally--reading about Duke Williams' story, including why he was not drafted, and his great CFL stats. Whenever he has played, in junior college, in Auburn, and in the CFL, he has been great. Yes, he got kicked out of Auburn, but when he did so took full responsibility. And then went on to dominate in the CFL. With Foster now, if Duke is good a significant Bills weakness last year will be a big strength. So what is the success rate of CFL receivers in the NFL?

Well, what were the two seasons and how did the Bills do?

Thank you! It is one of my favorite songs--and one of the best songs too. Hopefully this inspires local musicians to come up with an updated version next fall, when it will be needed...

This is guy is kidding, right?? Or a completely twisted, ignorant a**hole?? See my bold/italics above, as no way anyone would say the first and then the last bold, right?? And think that standing for the anthem indicates something positive and beating a woman does not indicate the opposite? I don't know him, so wouldn't know if it is sarcasm, but I am assuming-? Today in America, really, it is hard to tell... (That being said, I am in favor of bringing him in, as then more picks for other needs. But realize the problem in doing so.)

Is there a Bills connection here in some way?