Coach Tuesday

You don’t remember the JJ Watt rumors? Clowney? Sammy Watkins’ return? Also Beane has basically already said the same thing about this year’s free agency.

Do folks not remember all the early March/Combine free agency hype surrounding the Bills last year? All the “big splash” rumors that were discussed endlessly here for weeks? Then they resigned some of their own players and a new (terrible) punter and called it a day. Prepare to be disappointed. If you’re feeling whelmed now, take the under.

Good for SD, they need someone to chase Wilson and Mahomes around. Hopefully the AFC West will wear itself out. The Bills are gonna need that, because they are run like a used car dealership.

There are linebackers in this draft that could be had from rounds 2-5 who could probably step in and replace what the Bills are getting from Edmunds - maybe not the same combination of physical traits but their instincts may be better.

<checks thread to see which moves will absolutely NEVER happen>

Ok.

TSW free agency porn.

Las Vegas also makes a ton of sense. Point is, zero chance Beane (i) cuts bait on Edmunds and (ii) signs a prized FA linebacker in his 30s. Zero.

What about Beane’s approach to his own draftees and free agency generally would lead anyone to think they’d consider cutting bait on Edmunds and signing Bobby Wagner? It’s a waste of thought energy. Wouldn’t be surprised if the Cowboys or Chiefs signed him tomorrow. Beane doesn’t go after prized free agents, he just doesn’t. The man has never had any credit card debt in his entire life - that’s who he is.

Relax, it’s just an idea plan.

To be clear I’m not saying they should do this, I’m just painting a picture of what a possible “splash” offseason spending spree would look like. Agree re Chandler Jones. As for Von Miller, not sure where he fits into this defense and they don’t have $20M to pay him given their other needs.

Splash offseason: Sign Kirk and Gronk Trade the first for McCaffrey and use him as a hybrid slot receiver Tickets will be sold.

Carr and two firsts for Russell Wilson?

We will find out pretty quickly next season. If the players start tuning out McD because of the Chiefs debacle (which 100% was a McD failure), it’ll show up as soon as they face some adversity.

Yup and there’s one guy saying “no thanks I’d rather win a Super Bowl with homegrown talent” I mean Christ, THE DUDE LITERALLY WENT TO WILLIAMSVILLE NORTH. You cannot get any more “farm to table” than Gronk. I am starting to believe Quarantine Brain is a real thing.

When they sign Gronk and he apologizes (again) in his opening PC and talks about bringing a championship to his hometown and he and Tre do some co-branding promos together - are you guys still gonna come here and salt?

I’ve seen a lot of bad takes here over the years (and your takes are usually good ones), but this might be the worst TSW take of All Time. Not wanting to overpay for an injury-prone vet I get, and maybe folks just don’t like Gronk and yes he’s a douche. But THIS - holy hell. Pin this one to the Wall of Shame. Stacking your roster with talent to win championships “feels cheap” to you? Incredible.

Come on.

Very diplomatic thing to say.

Tannehill makes what, $30m/year? $50m for Rodgers sounds reasonable.

I would like to formally nominate this thread for the “Weekly TSW Edmunds Thread.” Do I have a second? All in favor?

I think you’ve expressed yourself. Like 10,000 times over the past several years. We get it. Please.

Expensive list right there.

Maybe the worst contract in franchise history, definitely the worst in Beane’s tenure. And that’s saying something considering he paid several million dollars for two weeks of Corey Coleman.

For a hybrid slot receiver who can run plays out of the backfield a la Deebo, that's a bargain. I'd do this in a heartbeat. You're using him less than Carolina was, but maximizing his touches.