DarthICE Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Get er' done Buddy??? http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4936783 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Belt Nights Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I wonder how much he will cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Man...two years ago such a statement would have blown my mind. Cant believe how far he's fallen. Then again you could say the same thing about Shaun Alexander and Edge James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 why would we be "gettin er done"?? lets not waste time/money/effort at a position that we are currently solid in...unless you are one of the loons interested or hoping in trading Beastmode, which aint happening...especially not to replace him with an aged, overpriced 3rd down back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Get er' done Buddy??? http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4936783 Going after a fading HOF back when the team is in the beginning stages of rebuilding a devastated franchise is absurd. The Bills presently have two backs who can adequately play the position. Why would LT want to go to a franchise which has little chance to make the playoffs and has OL and qb deficiencies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBillsFan Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Any betters out there that he signs with Pittsburgh or Dallas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Any betters out there that he signs with Pittsburgh or Dallas? I'd take the bet. I don't think he will go to either one of those teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Formerly great RB who is washed UP. Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Kelly Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Can you say The Seahawks? They should pick him up. That will save them from drafting C.J Spiller. The seahawks could either go for LT or Lenwhale white. He did play for Pete Carroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Formerly great RB who is washed UP. Pass. LT meet Dan Snyder. He will go to Washington With Shannahan and his Running back by comittee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Watch him go to Oakland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDaDdy Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Going after a fading HOF back when the team is in the beginning stages of rebuilding a devastated franchise is absurd. The Bills presently have two backs who can adequately play the position. Why would LT want to go to a franchise which has little chance to make the playoffs and has OL and qb deficiencies? LT is done and he is done for a reason. He has had too many injuries and is WAY past his prime. Where would he fit in our rotation? Fred, Marshawn, LT....we don't have enough touches to go around for the guys we do have. It is only logical to assume it's another one of these guys that think player XYZ is a thug or whatever veiled "off color" name you want to use. It's typical. Lynch without question has definitely had some maturity issues but he is a good RB who was in the probowl as an alternate 2 years ago. He had the highest yards per carry of all probowl RBs and was the guy called in when the AFC needed a critical 4th down conversion. We are never going to get better if we keep getting rid of talent because our poor little feelings got hurt because these players aren't perfect gentlemen or actually demand to be paid what they are worth. I agree he is a risk due to his off field problems and that Fred is a better cut back runner and slightly better receiver. Is this because Fred Jackson is 29 and Lynch is 23? Something to think about people. Freddy better be more mature and more polished as a RB as he is more than 5 years Lynch's senior. That is 2/3s of a lifetime in RB years. That being said if we could actually find this guy a o-line that could open a freakin' hole in the running game he is indeed a BEAST! Let's worry about fixing our actual holes instead of creating new ones shall we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Chargers should've dumped him after the 2007 AFC Championship game, when Rivers proved to be a warrior and LT proved to be a chump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Any betters out there that he signs with Pittsburgh or Dallas? My bet is on New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Get er' done Buddy??? why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 LT meet Dan Snyder. He will go to Washington With Shannahan and his Running back by comittee Shanahan isn't exactly known for retaining or obtaining top-name running backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Why soil a sterling career when it is obvious that he is a shadow of what he once was? Of course it is difficult to hang up the cleats he has worn for so long. But at this tail end stage of his career why be a pedestrian roll player for a relatively low salary. LT is a person with a lot of pride. He would be miserable having a very secondary role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I think he retires. I agree, I don't see LT taking a secondary role with a team, regardless of striking distance to the SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 this is not the "LT" that anyone at OBD should be "getting done". we dont need a running back. especially an often-injured, prima donna. we need a LEFT TACKLE first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 he's got nothing, but mouth left. We have enough players like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 why? 12 TDs last year. Could you imagine having Fast Freddy and LT. WOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 this is not the "LT" that anyone at OBD should be "getting done". we dont need a running back. especially an often-injured, prima donna. we need a LEFT TACKLE first. For a while there, I thought we had released a Left Tackle off our own squad. Just say no to LaDanian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Having another productive back would be outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 12 TDs last year. Could you imagine having Fast Freddy and LT. WOW!! id rather have Jackson and a re-focused Lynch. at least Lynch has potential left. with LT, it's all downhill from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 id rather have Jackson and a re-focused Lynch. at least Lynch has potential left. with LT, it's all downhill from here. Lynch is nothing but an overhyped punk. Another waste of a first round pick by the moronic regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan in MD Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Wow. This isn't surprising at all, and isn't really a big deal in terms of where his skills are today, but still a really big deal in terms of where he was just a few years ago. Seeing LT become past his prime makes me feel really old today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 LT is done and he is done for a reason. He has had too many injuries and is WAY past his prime. Where would he fit in our rotation? Fred, Marshawn, LT....we don't have enough touches to go around for the guys we do have. It is only logical to assume it's another one of these guys that think player XYZ is a thug or whatever veiled "off color" name you want to use. It's typical. Lynch without question has definitely had some maturity issues but he is a good RB who was in the probowl as an alternate 2 years ago. He had the highest yards per carry of all probowl RBs and was the guy called in when the AFC needed a critical 4th down conversion. We are never going to get better if we keep getting rid of talent because our poor little feelings got hurt because these players aren't perfect gentlemen or actually demand to be paid what they are worth. I agree he is a risk due to his off field problems and that Fred is a better cut back runner and slightly better receiver. Is this because Fred Jackson is 29 and Lynch is 23? Something to think about people. Freddy better be more mature and more polished as a RB as he is more than 5 years Lynch's senior. That is 2/3s of a lifetime in RB years. That being said if we could actually find this guy a o-line that could open a freakin' hole in the running game he is indeed a BEAST! Let's worry about fixing our actual holes instead of creating new ones shall we? I do agree with your pointsa bout not going after LT, as well as your points about keeping talent as opposed to letting them walk. However I completely disagree with your take on Lynch. I do think he started to get looked at on the field because of his off the field issues. However, on the field he is far from a "good" RB. He has proven that he is an average RB at best. Even if you gave this guy a line he would find OL'men to run into. He is a power back, unfortunately he likes to dance around like he is more than a power back. He doesnt fit in what his role should be. The only reason I wouldnt cut him is because we still need a backup at some point. But I think hes worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Lynch is nothing but an overhyped punk. Another waste of a first round pick by the moronic regime. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyjustbcuz Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 why would we be "gettin er done"?? lets not waste time/money/effort at a position that we are currently solid in...unless you are one of the loons interested or hoping in trading Beastmode, which aint happening...especially not to replace him with an aged, overpriced 3rd down back.... Sure, at first glance you say "Wow LT", but it really wouldn't make sense when your building towards the future and probably have a 2-3 yr wait until you are good enough to be in the playoff hunt! The only thing I'd be willing to part with is either R. Parrish or M. Lynch (Beastmode). It would be interesting if we pulled this off and somehow got McNabb, now that McNabb and T.O. are once again chummy! Ticket sales would once again do very well, but at the end of the day we would be lucky to be a 8-8 team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-zone Umpa Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Would hate to see Bellichek revive him........not a far fetched idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 My Fellow Bills Fans: If I remember correctly, in Lynch's rookie season he had a great year and produced many points. We all thought he was the best running back that we've had this whole decade and all of the fans adored him not only beacuse of his personality, but becasue of his playing ability. The following year he missed a few games, and still produced the same numbers. This year, he seemed to have some troubles on and off the field, which led to him being less productive. Did everyone forget how terrible the Bills' line was? You can't blame this horrible season on any one person. It's a team effort, and if one peice of the puzzle doesn't fit in, it all starts to get out of shape. So before you start ranting and raving on Lynch, and how he is a bust who is no longer effective, please look at the bigger picture. Conclusion: we don't need LT, we need a LEFT TACKLE + other linemen that are actually good. Thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 he was highly over rated when he was considered league MVP. this has been in the cards for some time. ask this guy to carry his weight and he can't. chargers made a huge mistake when they let michael turner go and kept LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I say LT retires, doesn't want to go be a back up for a lesser team than the Chargers. As for Lynch, I am definitely not a fan of all his off the field bullsh*t, but I think that as long as he doesn't do anything stupid again this off-season, the Bills should keep him because he still is a decent back. It would be stupid for the Bills to creates more problems for themselves when we still need a QB and lots of new 3-4 personnel. Either way, they should draft an insurance policy RB in the middle of the draft. Toby Gerhart for instance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Either way, they should draft an insurance policy RB in the middle of the draft. Toby Gerhart for instance Gerhart would be cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Mike Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 sad day for football. too many similarities when TT was let go. you just hate to see when such amazing players are released from franchises they played such an important role in developing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Mike Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Would hate to see Bellichek revive him........not a far fetched idea. wouldn't be surprised. LT can still sniff out the endzone like no other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I could see him going home to Texas to play for Houston. I think they could use him, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabres...yawn Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 What a terrible signing this would be. If there is one player the Bills DON'T need... it's LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWest Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I wouldn't bet against the 49ers bringing him in for a look. He could come in to keep Gore fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 My bet is on New England. I agree. Plus, I think Lynch will be traded to the Chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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