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So why is there an assumption that it must be a lowball offer? Compared to what? Why the assumption that Beane " can't close the deal"? Did anyone consider that maybe Boldin wants to think about it for a day or two? Does anyone know what other opportunities he is considering, or what his criteria might be? Did anyone consider that maybe the Bills just are not that desperate to have him? I would love to be on the other side of a negotiating table with some of the posters here.

Yeah, you already said that. I think we got it. Thanks.

Forbes had the value of the Bills below $700m prior to the sale. They have no idea how to value these franchises.

That hit got the crowd fired up and the Bills as well. Even though I was only 8 years old I still remember that feeling. Perfectly clean and legal hit too, even by today's standards. The original "beast mode". He definitely played with an attitude and would put a hurt on you.

I was at that '64 game with my father. I swear you could hear Keith Lincoln's ribs break in the stands after that hit. Changed the game.

Marlin is a proven starter. Gillislee is not. Still no problem with letting him walk.

Cute but you did not make a point about it. Just added on to another discussion already going on. Craving attention. Carry on.

Not sure why this thread is not closed already. Title that has nothing to do with the post, and a post which is clearly just a "look at me" attempt by someone rather than posting in the proper thread.

That quote seems a little crazy considering they have had Boldin and Steve Smith there. Admittedly they were at the end of their careers, but Maclin could not hold their jocks still.

I think people are jumping to conclusion here a bit. Sal also reported that Maclin had not been in touch with the Bills and that they reached out proactively to him today to up their offer. This would suggest that the Bills were interested, but Maclin was not. The offer obviously did not blow him away enough to change his mind and raise Buffalo from third to first. I think he would have been a great addition at this point, but would not blame the Bills at all for not overpaying him. That is part of the problem we need to fix.

I hope he gets busted and loses his ESPN deal. Sore loser is know, but screw him.

Well, he did have a great game that everyone saw the highlights of. He must be great.

On the plus side, I have more free time.

He improved his 40 by .1 seconds

Solid logic and facts will get you no where on this topic around here.

I am wondering how you would tell if Brady had a concussion? He is obviously some sort of savant when it comes to football, but otherwise he is a bit of a dullard in the intellect department.

I really like what they are doing here. A complete remodeling of the front office is what people have been calling for and what we are getting without a doubt. None of us know how they will ultimately perform but they seem to be building a highly skilled FO of younger blood. I like it all so far, including McD. Time will tell of course. I expect Overdorf will not be around too long, and that Pegs is allowing him a more graceful exit given his longevity and unique position over the years with the Wilson's. That said I expect Beane will take the lead on that front ultimately.

Excellent starting take. Nothing I would disagree with at this point. Looking at the list at LB makes me a little bit nauseous though.

A Yeezus sighting. Big news of the day.

No problem.

I was referring to the multiple misspellings in the post you were responding to, not your post. That's what I get for being sarcastic I guess.

One who can spell.

Has nothing to do with kool aid and everything to do with intelligent discussion and respect for other posters. These concepts may be beyond you but perhaps you will get them one day.

Could not agree more. No one here knows the specifics about performance of any of these individuals. When organizations fail, it is the fault of management. Period. For people to jump to conclusions about average people who are doing their jobs, is sad. It seems to me the better approach would have been to allow the new GM to pick and choose who from the old staff were worth keeping and who did not fit going forward. Pay them in the interim. I do not like this part of today's move, although I do think Whaley has run his course here.

Agree. This is an intriguing pick. Always a crapshoot this late in the draft, but he has a chance to develop into a really useful player.