
MasterStrategist
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Plenty of rotational guys at DT/DE. I expect a couple 1 yr deals. Really wanted a couple corners, but they're gone. At this point, I'd rather just hit the draft for defense with our 1st 3 picks. We can find starter material at 1 tech DT in the 1st or 2nd, same at corner. I expect a rotational end in the 2nd too- pair with Groot, Aje, Hoecht, and a likely signing.
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Bills bring back Darrynton Evans
MasterStrategist replied to BuffaloBillyG's topic in The Stadium Wall
This aged well....life nowadays, things must happen on my schedule or else -
RB Ty Johnson Re-Signed - 2 Year Deal
MasterStrategist replied to BillsFanForever19's topic in The Stadium Wall
Great news. Our best RB room in quite some time, "run" it back. -
Now will they still extend Benford or Cook?
MasterStrategist replied to BobbyC81's topic in The Stadium Wall
Sure that's a possibility, but unrealistic. Basically asking Cook to play on consecutive 1 yr deals.... No way Cooks camp will want that, and that's a big D move by Beane. Haven't seen us franchise tag anyone that I can recall under his leadership -
Josh Allen gets record contract extension $330 million
MasterStrategist replied to The 9 Isles's topic in The Stadium Wall
Did details on Josh contract, specifically his 2025 cap hit get released yet? IIRC his prior deal tabbed him around $44m ish this season. Whoever did the cap tracker thread last year, I kindly ask you take on that duty again 😁 -
Now will they still extend Benford or Cook?
MasterStrategist replied to BobbyC81's topic in The Stadium Wall
Cook and Benford taking the longest, simply because they are the best talents we have on either side of ball (aside from Allen). They will be premier FAs next year, if it gets that far, and will far outplay their 2025 salary. If Beane is true to draft/develop/retain premier talent, these guys will be signed to extensions. Yes two sides have to agree- but we saw what happened when Benford went down vs KC. Cook is a legit homerun threat at RB, and both these guys are young and still ascending. Yes. It'd be a great deal to lock him up at $20m per -
Now will they still extend Benford or Cook?
MasterStrategist replied to BobbyC81's topic in The Stadium Wall
Ummm, are we going back in time? Cook rookie contract expires after 2025. -
I don't want Asante....hoping these are just "rumors".
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There are still plenty positions of need on this team that match FA availabilty: CB and S specifically. Cut Daquon and add a 3rd DT, is also a possibility. Hit the draft for DL. We didn't get a top flight WR, now you're all bent out of shape...
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My dream FA is still a possibility: Spend on secondary!!!!! Hit DL via draft early and often. Jevon Holland and Byron Murphy Jr. Both going to cost a boatload. Benford needs his bag, but if I'm pouring $$$ anywhere right now it's in the secondary. Before anyone goes screaming about Rapp or Bishop, Rapp is only a $3.3m cap hit and saves us $2m to cut (which i wouldn't do). Let Rapp and Bishop battle it out, both are similar type players. Low cost vet and an early draft pick from LY.
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That's gotta be it. Obviously Palmer deal isn't fully known yet. If Palmer is AAV=$12m now, I'd assume Slayton=$16-18m per...in which case I'd rather of paid Slayton, so I'm hoping to see him closer to $20m
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Same...he was my top guy and thought he was a real possibility for us. Palmer was high on my list though, due to his separation skills/route running. And mostly just the lack of options that I thought could be sure things in FA for us. He's got some untapped potential, but he's a clear WR3. Slayton would have been a WR2 type. I'm just not a fan of having what looks like 3 WRs right now....between Palmer, Samuel, Coleman. Too early on Keon and Samuel was banged up, but I'd have rather gone bigger than Palmer. Palmer at least gives us a steady #3, he'll be alot more consistent. Shakir (a #2 type IMO), and a bunch of 3s. Plus Kincaid/Knox and Cook/Ty/Ray. For a team that has kept just 5 WRs on roster in recent years, I question if we draft another WR early (Rd1 or 2). Mack has to be signed back, unless he's demanding too much...he's a perfect fit for us in that 4/5 role.
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DK Metcalf traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
MasterStrategist replied to FireChans's topic in The Stadium Wall
Slayton is still the guy I want us to go after in FA. Fits the mold of YAC, deep threat we need on the outside. -
DK Metcalf traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
MasterStrategist replied to FireChans's topic in The Stadium Wall
I could easily see Pittsburgh moving on from Pickens. He'd fetch them a #1, as much of a headache he is, he would be unreal with a real QB -
I'm saying a player using any form of media- I also said these are 2 different cases. Omg, I'm tired of this back and forth. You asked me a.simple question a while back and I answered. You said, do I think Cooks actions were immature? I said "no", and brought up Myles as a recent example of using media to also negotiate/advance his demands.
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You must have missed SB media week- Garrett took it upon himself to say what he did in front of the media. I can careless about Myles, I was just using him as an example yesterday before his huge deal became public today. Again, a player using media to advance his contract demands (Garrett quickly pivoted from wanting to go to a winner, right? lol). Cook has never gone complaining. Somehow that's a twisted/not substantiated in fact, thought. Again, he put $ amount, reposted others thoughts, and emojis is somehow being twisted into complaining/immature. Keep your mantra about using social media, but case in point, it literally just happened today with one of the premier players in the NFL.
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Funny how Garrett was WAY more outspoken(actual words/media appearances/not emoji), and look what just happened. So gonna say Garrett went about this the wrong way too? Lol. Honestly, the situations are completely different but one can certainly say Garrett used the media to get what he wanted (more $$$$). Cook doing it way more passive somehow triggers people
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Re: Immature... I don't think it's immature at all. He's not even saying anything, just $$$ amounts and emojis/reposting others comments. Compare that to Myles Garrett, who most everyone wants right now, that is being much more direct/brash with his comments on social.media about that organization, leadership, other players. That's just an example. Back to Cook specifically. Do I prefer players insinuate contract demands via social media? No. But I don't think he's being immature in how he has approached it, and again not being brash at all. My biggest "care" is winning a SB. I think Cook is a team first player/person, and would greatly help us make that happen. Hoping the #s will work themselves out.
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No but why does that matter? Do you know what was said behind closed doors, either by said players or agents representing them? You honestly can't expect every player/person to handle the situation in a way that you consider "professional". It's your choice to look at Cooks comments, actions OR maybe get the news here somewhere else.... But consider that it is "your choice", to get a glimpse into that. Like it or hate it, there is so much more happening behind the scenes. So to form ones opinion on such limited info, just seems foolish to me. Again this doesn't seem to be bothering anyone around the organization except some sensitive fans right now.
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First, last i checked most employers are not publicly posting their employees salary/contracts --- unless in a state/fed govt role. Apples to oranges, every sports players contract is public knowledge. Which is why I'm fine with players voicing/talking about it/advocating for themselves in Amy public fashion. But to each their own and I respect anyone's opinion, old school or not. Just how it works in this day and age using social media. Finally, it's the posters (and I'm not calling you out bc I haven't read your prior posts), that are being "extreme" that frustrate me. "Get Cook off the team", "cut him, trade him", etc etc all based on his social media actions (which haven't been vulgar, demeaning of team. etc). At the end of day, cash is king and all that these extremist posters are doing is getting upset about nothing. Cook will get his bag with us, or someone else, having an opinion on his salary/gtd money is fine. When it crosses the line, IMO, is when fans somehow become offended and wanting him off the team. Its a strange hill for some to die on. Buckle up, because social media isn't going anywhere- this isn't the first or last time a player advocates for themselves on a platform.
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I'm 42 geezer. I quoted you verbatim man. Laugh it off, you literally said: childish, diva, me first....to explain Cokks behaviour. Then proceeded to say "perception within the organization....", "...Cook would have been better served...". I'm using the words you said. Reading comprehend your own comments lol. You're coming off as "get off my lawn", with respect to handling via social media. He took pics down of wearing Bills gear, boo freaking who. Lol, like seriously? You must not pay attention to how negotiating with social media, not all players but a fairly many, have occurred in recent years. Childish, I'd go as far to say you're being as sensitive as a child. It's easy to label people, from a limited perspective of what is happening behind the scenes. Cook is anything but childish, diva, me first as you specifically said. Again, 42 isn't really a young whippersnapper--- again, your "assuming" is a poor trait and not accurate. I'll have poor assumptions for 1k Alex. How about stick to the facts here- which is what I stated in my prior post. Listen to the comments of Josh, Brady, McD, Beane, etc about Cook (as a person and player). Your "quoted words", can't be further than what they have stated. Either you know Cook personally OR you have an axe to grind with using social media to negotiate? If the latter, then welcome to the 2020s of player negotiations- a mix of keep your mouth shut on social media, and others who want to advocate for themselves. A little thing called "freedom of speech", seems to be bothering ppl (yourself included) about Cook ...or maybe some weird fetish with his Bills gear photos? Only you can answer that. Maybe something to ponder at Dennys in the am.
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Your middle paragraph just showing your age, or being overly sensitive to social media. Joe Fan perceives Cook as a (let's just quote some things you said above): childish, diva, me first. Not to mention this continued speculation of "perception from within the organization". What do you know goes on in the organization behind closed doors? Lol. Beane, McD, Josh, his RBs coaches, other players, Brady - all speak highly of James Cook. Cook himself said this won't be a distraction to the team. Get over the social media stuff, there are TONS of examples of other NFL players who have approached it the same way. Team first, dedicated players to their community and team. Perhaps people are still soured by Diggs, Cook ain't "him". He's also not his brother. This deal will either get done or not, but it won't be because of social media or anything Cook is doing with taking down pics of himself in Bills gear (how silly does this really sound right now?). It will come down to $, and compromising on both sides or lack thereof. Nobody, or perhaps mostly no one on here, knows what is happening behind the scenes. Player A could be a sweetheart in the media/social media, but he or agent causing headaches in negotiations behind the scenes. Player B could be exact opposite. Bottom line, let's not pretend to know whay we don't know. Cook/Benford be could be signed to an extension tomorrow, Monday, 2 months from now, etc. Going to a lot of egg (expensive ones) on people's faces if a deal gets signed with Cook--- way too many acting like "he would have been better served....". This situation is fluid, should not be a "past tense" right now
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Greg Rousseau Extended (4 years / 80M / 54M Guaranteed)
MasterStrategist replied to SCBills's topic in The Stadium Wall
Already posted my thoughts on Groot extension- which I'm a huge fan of. Two examples of extending young players, with high priced GTD $: 1. Extending the Player X who has "hit his ceiling or close to". Less risky, usually more costly, and value gets diminished to an extent. Already in tier 2/borderline elite or elite status. 2. Extending Player Y who has shown elite potential/untapped ceiling, still ascending. These deals you "pay for the come", and while greater risk, can return extreme high "value". Ascending into Tier 2, or shown to be there, albeit not consistently. Groot fits mold 2, IMO. Like I said before, Spencer Brown and Groot are almost 2 peas in a pod. We saw what happened with Spencer this year, he's going to be a Tier 1/elite RT in the next year or so. Groot is on a similar trajectory - at least to be a dependable Tier 2 player overall- excellent against the run, 10-12 sack potential. Off topic/related to future: 1. Bernard, Shakir, Benford (who I'd put as most established) all in same boat. Cook as well, he's going to be putting up way bigger #s next year IMO- we need 1 consistent explosive WR ro take this offense to another level. 2. Need to fix CB2 and S- these are bigger issues than DL, IMO