Kettle Creek Football Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Who's your source? Link? He is the source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Trooth Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 seems to be a lot like Phil Hanson sounded after enduring a losing season and then retiring. By seasons end, Schobel will have logged enough plays this season to have played in 19 games. Whether he retires or not will depend on the Bills plans going forward. He might not be in them. Or, if the Bills come to their senses and switch to the 3-4, he might be able to play an OLB for a couple of years, much like Bryce Paup. He'd have to put up Bryce Paup numbers though, to justify his salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Someone here once summed up his career perfectly: "By the time Schoebel finished circling the parking lot to get to the QB, the tD had already been scored." Aaron Schoebel is a name. There are perhaps a dozen other guys I'd rather have as a #1, and he'd be a backup on ANY competent team. I recall Billy Bellicheat saying once that Schoebel wouldn't even make the Pats* as a backup. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I recall Billy Bellicheat saying once that Schoebel wouldn't even make the Pats* as a backup. PTR Link? Schobel has sacked Brady more than any other player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 good.....he is NOT worth his $8.5 million salary cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Link? Schobel has sacked Brady more than any other player. No link. It was something he said during a news conference a year or two ago. Came after a 52-0 beating or something similar. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I think he'll comeback. He's probably bummed and needs to go back home and get his battery recharged. If we get a respectable coach/GM he'll be chomping at the bit to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 you right we only give up 500 yards rushing a game. but yeah the defense isn't the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 No link. It was something he said during a news conference a year or two ago. Came after a 52-0 beating or something similar. PTR Nice imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirty Year Fan Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Who's your source? Link? Story is at buffalo billls.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 If he retires, does he forfeit the entirety of his contract? If so, I can't imagine he'll retire. I don't care what kind of person you are (and I know Schobel is a different breed of player), you don't turn down that much money. Think about it. Not every professional player blows every penny they make. He could live very well on a very small portion of his salary and bank the rest. Then if invested properly he could live very well on what he's saved over the years. Seeing how badly football !@#$s up your body I'd want out early too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I agree that Schobel is the most productive DE we have, but to tell you the truth I think it would be a good thing. He is an aging player who most likely would continue his decline into next year, it would free up a good bit of money that we could use to find another DE, and there would be a forced committment from the FO to go after some DE's either in the draft or FA or both. It's time to clean house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarkLessWagMore Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 seems to be a lot like Phil Hanson sounded after enduring a losing season and then retiring. By seasons end, Schobel will have logged enough plays this season to have played in 19 games. Whether he retires or not will depend on the Bills plans going forward. He might not be in them. Or, if the Bills come to their senses and switch to the 3-4, he might be able to play an OLB for a couple of years, much like Bryce Paup. He'd have to put up Bryce Paup numbers though, to justify his salary. Please don't compare a warrior like Phil Hansen to this guy. Couldn't be more opposite. Schobel's a (diminishing) talent to be sure, but his attitude has ALWAYS been horrible. He's not dispirited, he's just his normal surly self. Phil was the ultimate team guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsZubaz Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Massive is really overstating it. According to Rotoworld, the numbers look like this: 2010: $6.025 mill 2011: $6.5 mill 2012: $6.5 mill 2013: $8.5 mill Only the 2013 number looks big, and by 2013, it won't anymore. Anyone we bring in to replace him, assuming they can perform at his level or higher, will cost as much or probably more. Those numbers are only base salary though. Maybe massive was overstating it. Regardless, it is still a large contract that would be off the Bills books... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirty Year Fan Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I agree that Schobel is the most productive DE we have, but to tell you the truth I think it would be a good thing. He is an aging player who most likely would continue his decline into next year, it would free up a good bit of money that we could use to find another DE, and there would be a forced committment from the FO to go after some DE's either in the draft or FA or both. It's time to clean house Total agreement you can take Kalsey Ellison in the cleansweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrojanitor Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I think he'll comeback. He's probably bummed and needs to go back home and get his battery recharged. If we get a respectable coach/GM he'll be chomping at the bit to play. Totally agree. I'll bet half the defense is thinking about retirement after this season. get some good changes during the offseason, or at least the chance to rest, and they'll all be back. For better or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Good thing they drafted Maybin. good thing we've been giving Maybin lots of PT to ready him for stepping in for Schobel once he retires double Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I wonder if he just wants off this loser team. He retires. Waits a year. Signs with NE*. Sees Rodney Harrison's doctor and wins a ring. PTR You mean Dr. Hecktor Grizwald Henry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I am with PTR I am sure all LT's in the NFL are massively relieved... I hope he does retire, one more overpaid, under performing slug on this roster gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurt Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 good.....he is NOT worth his $8.5 million salary cap. Which player on this team is worth the salary they are paid??? I say Moorman maybe the only one. I can't think of any non-kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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