BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Here's the article: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...4d-89e54d231034 I especially like this quote from Nix towards the end. "We can't do everything in a one-year period," he said. "And we can't do everything through the draft. So we have to plug in some holes according to what's available. These other guys that are restricted on some other teams, we don't know what's going to happen with them yet, but we will try to plug in some holes before the draft." That all sounds well and good, but the one thing I hope the Bills do is continue to add players AFTER the Draft as well. Sometimes you'll see a player get cut post-Draft or cut during Training Camp who could help our team, but the past Bills regimes seemed to just completely ignore free agency once the Draft was over. I hope that Nix will do as he said during his press conference and "fill in the gaps" once the Draft is over as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Here's the article: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...4d-89e54d231034 I especially like this quote from Nix towards the end. "We can't do everything in a one-year period," he said. "And we can't do everything through the draft. So we have to plug in some holes according to what's available. These other guys that are restricted on some other teams, we don't know what's going to happen with them yet, but we will try to plug in some holes before the draft." That all sounds well and good, but the one thing I hope the Bills do is continue to add players AFTER the Draft as well. Sometimes you'll see a player get cut post-Draft or cut during Training Camp who could help our team, but the past Bills regimes seemed to just completely ignore free agency once the Draft was over. I hope that Nix will do as he said during his press conference and "fill in the gaps" once the Draft is over as well. Well, I assumed that at least a couple of FA's would be brought in and it looks like they will. I just hope they don't get guys they have to give up picks for. OT but this intrigues me; For a team like the Bills making over your roster through free agency is going to be easier said than done when the anticipated uncapped rules take effect on Friday. Over 200 players in the league that were to be unrestricted free agents, will instead be restricted. With the majority of those restricted players likely to be tendered, signing those players to offer sheets comes at the expense of compensation. That's 200 guys who are pissed no new CBA has been worked out yet. I think the NFL was banking on that putting a lot of pressure on the union. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Well, I assumed that at least a couple of FA's would be brought in and it looks like they will. I just hope they don't get guys they have to give up picks for. OT but this intrigues me; For a team like the Bills making over your roster through free agency is going to be easier said than done when the anticipated uncapped rules take effect on Friday. Over 200 players in the league that were to be unrestricted free agents, will instead be restricted. With the majority of those restricted players likely to be tendered, signing those players to offer sheets comes at the expense of compensation. That's 200 guys who are pissed no new CBA has been worked out yet. I think the NFL was banking on that putting a lot of pressure on the union. Never thought of it that way. Very good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Peppers, Dansby, (and once cut) A. Thomas here we come!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Peppers, Dansby, (and once cut) A. Thomas here we come!!!!! I would take Dansby. Pass on Peppers and Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I'll believe the Bills will be active in free agency when i see it but fill the gap type players sounds like 3rd tier guys to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninFl Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I'll believe the Bills will be active in free agency when i see it but fill the gap type players sounds like 3rd tier guys to me I agree. I haven't seen anything that makes me think they may go after top talent. I hope I'm wrong, but I have this feeling that it will be "same old, same old." They pick up a few players who they hype as improvements, then the players play like benchwarmers. Why would an owner hire inexpensive staff if he was serious about paying for quality players? It's just Wilson, asking us to bend over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 For all of you who have high aspirations of picking up big name FA's, I believe that you're going to be somewhat disappointed this offseason. Nix has already stated that this won't be the route that the Bills will be moving towards, and rightfully so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotta Dream Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 For all of you who have high aspirations of picking up big name FA's, I believe that you're going to be somewhat disappointed this offseason. Nix has already stated that this won't be the route that the Bills will be moving towards, and rightfully so. Marlon Favorite. Oh YEAH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj____ Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 i'd love for the bills to go after someone like: lb-dansby, brackett, banta-cain, foote. de-kaampman, d. edwards, qb-pennington, mcnabb, thigpen t-gandy, clifton, colon, brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Nix has already said we would NOT be going after the big-name players. He said more like middle of the road guys to try and plug in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson from Gamehendge Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Peppers, Dansby, (and once cut) A. Thomas here we come!!!!! A. Thomas? Adalius Thomas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I agree. I haven't seen anything that makes me think they may go after top talent. I hope I'm wrong, but I have this feeling that it will be "same old, same old." They pick up a few players who they hype as improvements, then the players play like benchwarmers. Why would an owner hire inexpensive staff if he was serious about paying for quality players? It's just Wilson, asking us to bend over again. More puff pieces from OBD Lead Cheerleader Chris Brown. Every year, the hype begets the hope and fans anxiously await the start of free agency. Granted it's different in 2010, but with a team headed for the cellar of the AFCE, a good faith signing would go a long way. But yeah, I'll believe it when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 i'd love for the bills to go after someone like: lb-dansby, brackett, banta-cain, foote. de-kaampman, d. edwards, qb-pennington, mcnabb, thigpen t-gandy, clifton, colon, brown Gandy? are you serious, you know how many threads have been on here slandering Mike Gandy when he was a Bill. Colon has a first round tender thats not goiing to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 More puff pieces from OBD Lead Cheerleader Chris Brown. I can't believe anyone reads that shills articles. I mean, he is literally a shill, he's paid by the Bills!!!!!! Let's get real, the Bills will sign no one of impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I would take Dansby. Pass on Peppers and Thomas. why pass on Peppers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotta Dream Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Nix has already said we would NOT be going after the big-name players. He said more like middle of the road guys to try and plug in. Yes, no big-name players, and no big-game talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Yes, no big-name players, and no big-game talent. You just don't understand the crazy logic of Buddy Nix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony320 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 By no means do I beleive we’ll get all 3.i first started my bag collection with a coach handbags. I must say that coach outlet stores has come a really long way since then. their spring line of bags and accessories has an amazing splash of color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj____ Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Gandy? are you serious, you know how many threads have been on here slandering Mike Gandy when he was a Bill. Colon has a first round tender thats not goiing to happen. didnt know that colon got a first round tender. but why not gandy atleast for depth? dude started 106 games, but it doesnt matter because people on this board think hes bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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