MiltonWaddams

This....is the truth. Maybe not the basement as that is demeaning and not the way in which to start a fruitful relationship, but this conversation assuredly happens. I can actually see it happening via "Skype" in a boardroom, but in fact it just being a pre-recorded generic message repeated over and over to all signed free agents.

It IS cheap for him. The reason teams like ATL, SEA and NE get these players on 1 year prove-it deals is that they can guarantee a winning team on the field, and even more so if the signed player lives up to, or exceeds, expectations. The player banks on themselves being the player they know they are and the team has a lower-risk signing with the ability to greatly increase their chances at a Super Bowl. Buffalo does not have that in the least. The gamble in signing with the Bills is that you bet on both the team and yourself. There just hasn't been a recent history of success.

Looks like a solid digression here on this topic......

Bills fans should be hoping more. Our GM is more prone to take on your lame and infirm... But, more seriously, the guy was good out here in the PNW. He would make a solid addition. Maybe even bring that Seattle rugby tackling technique with him?

Me neither! I won't watch more than two *pats games all year!

But, I was told that there would be top notch FA signings. I'm taking my expectations to a competing team.......

Great question. He became a beast just in time to earn a massive new contract. Ergo, no

1) intrigued 2) inconclusive

Don't be surprised if RGIII is the backup. I have zero inside info on that. It just makes sense to have a similar skill set at 1 and 2

Thank you for putting in the work and for posting here! Solid article and analysis.

I'm all behind this signing. He played fantastically at the beginning of last season he would be a good addition to our defensive backfield

It (allowing professional athletes to smoke pot)is a tough line to draw. We, obviously, do not want to see them using pre-game as it will effect the on-field product immensely. Allowing it is also a terrible message to youth, who are highly impressionable and look up to these athletes. The current state of legalization in a number of states does, however, create a massive grey area that opens the door to the players unions. If it were up to me, I would continue with current ban. This is based on societal effects. I smoked habitually for 14 years of my life. I might have it once every 4 months these days and probably less often. Since cutting it out of my day-to-day life, I have turned my business around, my home life is greatly improved and I feel better every second of the day that I don't smoke. Based on this, I feel confident in telling my children that, despite being enjoyable on occasion, marijuana use isn't something that improves your life. It will waste away many days in which you could have been productive. The medicinal effects of THC make it a positive option for many, but employers need to have a cut and dry rule in place. There are effective and legal alternatives and, while playing professional sports, these are the ones the athletes should utilize. And, Martavis Bryant is an incredible talent who needs to get his head out of his ass. If he didn't get suspended again, I'd look upon it as a miracle.

Much larger sample for Mills (16 games to 4) and much weaker line overall. Not saying Smith is the answer, just saying Mills sure hasn't been

I guess this isn't happening...or Mills is just in on a back-up role

Totally forgot Tate was an FA. He should definitely be brought back into the fold.

Is that an indictment of the player or FO? Because I saw Aiken almost get 1000 yards two seasons ago. I don't see the Bills with a guy on their roster, aside from Sammy, that could touch that.

You aren't wrong, but when all the grocery stores and restaurants are closed and you see that day old loaf of bread sitting on top of a garbage bag.....

I'd take Cook, Aiken and Verner from that list. All needs and fits. Claiborne is interesting, but I could see him asking too much. He's in his prime in age and experience, but consistency has been a real issue which always throws up red flags.

I wouldn't say "Dallas-like" as that is top 3 players at their position across the whole line, which Cleveland doesn't currently have. That being said, they are mimicking a successful strategy and also stocking up on draft picks. As long as they have a good scouting department, they are using a very sound strategy and will see a massive shift in organizational success. QB is an immense question mark, but if they get that solved by the 2018/19 season, I can see them making the playoffs in short order.

Big fan of the person and the player when he's put in the right scheme. Seems like a very fair value and McD obviously sees a fit

With the Bills reported csp space, they should have been in on that. Solid #2

He's not like Clay. He's nowhere near the blocker Clay is in the run or the pass game. He's fine as a receiving TE, but he's not Cook or Bennett. Big time consolation prize

I think Gugny was fishing, as he often does. Your response is, however, 100% accurate

This being followed by the next quote is a microcosm of this board. Fantastic!