Got_Wood Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I like this guy's aggression out there in the open market. He shows up at Vanden Bosch's house, and they end up signing the guy to a 4 year deal. They traded for Corey Williams, DT. And they already signed Burleson to a 5 year deal as well. Not a bad start for a franchise that looks to be heading in the right direction. I would love to see the Bills get aggressive like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I like this guy's aggression out there in the open market. He shows up at Vanden Bosch's house, and they end up signing the guy to a 4 year deal. They traded for Corey Williams, DT. And they already signed Burleson to a 5 year deal as well. Not a bad start for a franchise that looks to be heading in the right direction. I would love to see the Bills get aggressive like this. And I bet they still don't make the playoffs next year. BTW they DRAFTED their FRANCHISE QB last year....something the Bills have yet to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 he needs to address that line so stafford stays off his ass. they should just draft lineman in the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Wood Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 And I bet they still don't make the playoffs next year. BTW they DRAFTED their FRANCHISE QB last year....something the Bills have yet to do. I don't know. They're starting to have the look of a playoff team. They've got a pretty solid defense with Ernie Sims, Julian Peterson, Deandre Levy, Corey Williams, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Luis Delmas, and Anthony Henry. Could be a surprise team next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCal Aaron Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I wish Schwartz would show up at Kelsay's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I like this guy's aggression out there in the open market. He shows up at Vanden Bosch's house, and they end up signing the guy to a 4 year deal. They traded for Corey Williams, DT. And they already signed Burleson to a 5 year deal as well. Not a bad start for a franchise that looks to be heading in the right direction. I would love to see the Bills get aggressive like this. Williams had a pretty big contract if I remember. Burleson, Vanden Bosch as well. STafford and Calvin Johnson are making huge money. Maybe the Lions have a deal in place to trade the #2 pick. Otherwise, that's a lot of money for a team in a depressed area to be throwing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 And I bet they still don't make the playoffs next year. BTW they DRAFTED their FRANCHISE QB last year....something the Bills have yet to do. How much do you want to bet that the Lions have a better record then the Bills this year? And Stafford is the real deal. Bradford could not carry his jock. There is NO franchise QB in this draft Bueller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I like this guy's aggression out there in the open market. He shows up at Vanden Bosch's house... Man, this is bordering on stalking. C'mon, with a head coach showing up at your house at midnight offering you millions of dollars, what's the guys going to say? Maybe this would be the best use of Russ Brandon. He's a young go-getter. Let's use him to show up to peoples' houses at midnight. He can even carry around a briefcase full of cash for the effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 And I bet they still don't make the playoffs next year. BTW they DRAFTED their FRANCHISE QB last year....something the Bills have yet to do. Maybe we'll get "lucky" enough to go 0-fer so we have our choice of every player in the land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I like this guy's aggression out there in the open market. He shows up at Vanden Bosch's house, and they end up signing the guy to a 4 year deal. They traded for Corey Williams, DT. And they already signed Burleson to a 5 year deal as well. Not a bad start for a franchise that looks to be heading in the right direction. I would love to see the Bills get aggressive like this. They pay two aging middle of the road players as though they are stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 They pay two aging middle of the road players as though they are stars. How much of that is guaranteed? C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Didn't Kelsay have more sacks than Vanden Bosch last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Maybe we'll get "lucky" enough to go 0-fer so we have our choice of every player in the land. Nah they can't do that. They have to win about 5-7 games so they have no shot at getting a franchise QB...rince and repeat every year for a decade or so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Kelly Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I wish Schwartz would show up at Kelsay's house. That was priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I don't know. They're starting to have the look of a playoff team. They've got a pretty solid defense with Ernie Sims, Julian Peterson, Deandre Levy, Corey Williams, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Luis Delmas, and Anthony Henry. Could be a surprise team next season. It would be a surprise. As if things haven't been tough enough for the Lion's already, The Vikings remain a serious force as do the Packers. The Bears aren't fooling around either. If Martz gets his offense cranked up and the FO continues to pursue every worthy FA out there (Peppers, Taylor, etc), it will be difficult for the Lion's to go anywhere. This division is shaping up to be pretty tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I like this guy's aggression out there in the open market. He shows up at Vanden Bosch's house, and they end up signing the guy to a 4 year deal. They traded for Corey Williams, DT. And they already signed Burleson to a 5 year deal as well. Not a bad start for a franchise that looks to be heading in the right direction. I would love to see the Bills get aggressive like this. Burleson is nothing special. Average player at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 None of these signings are awe inspiring.....I do like Williams I dont want the bills to sign guys for the sake of signing.....I want them to count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 And I bet they still don't make the playoffs next year. BTW they DRAFTED their FRANCHISE QB last year....something the Bills have yet to do. C'mon...it's the Lions. They draft a new "franchise QB" every three yearsl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 C'mon...it's the Lions. They draft a new "franchise QB" every three yearsl. having said that.....Stafford does look pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 And I bet they still don't make the playoffs next year. BTW they DRAFTED their FRANCHISE QB last year....something the Bills have yet to do. They did it with the first pick in the draft. The Bills are drafting from the nine spot, if you needed to be reminded. If the Bills had the first pick in this draft I would be very enthusiastic about taking Bradford. If our front office felt that Clausen was worthy of the selection I would also be for the selection. Seattle and especially the Skins are possible Clausen suitors if Bradford is taken by St. Louis. Will the Bills take Clausen with our first pick if he is available when our turn comes around? I don't know. I still believe that they will take an OT with their pick no matter what. I don't want to rehash old arguments. But the Bills had an anchor LT and dealt him. To make matters worse the Bills had the opportunity to draft Ohrer last year and decided to take Maybin, a player whose coaches were very reluctant to even put on the field. It would have been so intriguing to consider who the Bills would be drafting if that LT position was already solidified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I like this guy's aggression out there in the open market. He shows up at Vanden Bosch's house, and they end up signing the guy to a 4 year deal. They traded for Corey Williams, DT. And they already signed Burleson to a 5 year deal as well. Not a bad start for a franchise that looks to be heading in the right direction. I would love to see the Bills get aggressive like this. They signed a chronically overpaid, average and oft-injured WR and a 31 year old DE coming off a 6-sack season. Dominanting? I'd have to disagree. $51 million poorly spent? I'd have to agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthodge Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I wish Schwartz would show up at Kelsay's house. Don't we all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 My opinion, KVB was a product of his big buddy on the other side that went to Washington last year. He will improve Detroit line, but he won't make it championship caliber. Plus, his tank is less than half full. This whole FA thing has to be taken with some levity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djfarr00 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 How much do you want to bet that the Lions have a better record then the Bills this year? And Stafford is the real deal. Bradford could not carry his jock. There is NO franchise QB in this draft Bueller I'll take 50. Stafford is a chump. So is Bradford and I agree with you on the QB. We'll build the lines (front 7 on D) and we'll easily be better than the lions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 The Browns killed it in free agency last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I like this guy's aggression out there in the open market. He shows up at Vanden Bosch's house, and they end up signing the guy to a 4 year deal. They traded for Corey Williams, DT. And they already signed Burleson to a 5 year deal as well. Not a bad start for a franchise that looks to be heading in the right direction. I would love to see the Bills get aggressive like this. The Lions are active, but when the weekend is over, the Bears will be the big movers and shakers. They just signed Chester Taylor and are about to sign the biggest fish, Julius Peppers. They don't have much of a choice though, since Cutler cost them their first 2 picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 The Browns killed it in free agency last year. I thought the Bills did with Fitzpatrick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beebe's Kid Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Lions are "killing it." They are signing some of the bigger names...which means didley ****, considering theyr are mid range players on their best days. They are spending a lot of money of mediocrity. If they improve, they might go 5-11? then what same thing, just have a lot of wasted cap room, and cant afford to sign their annual top-5 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew026 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Probably helps Scwartz was his DC 2 years ago. Not like he had to do a terrible job convincing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Wood Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 They signed a chronically overpaid, average and oft-injured WR and a 31 year old DE coming off a 6-sack season. Dominanting? I'd have to disagree. $51 million poorly spent? I'd have to agree. I never said anything about dominating. What they're doing is filling in positions of weakness with above average/quality players. Free agent signings don't have to be superstars to make your team better. If you can get better anywhere on your roster, that is a move you should make. It makes me wonder if the Lions are going to trade away their first pick as well. Lots of money being spent. And they may be looking to move down come draft day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Don't we all? Love your avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Burleson is nothing special. Average player at best. Agreed but he's a quality #2 type wr. Remember they do have That Calvin Johnson guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I never said anything about dominating. Isn't the title of this thread "Jim Schwartz and the Lions are dominating Free Agency?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Man, this is bordering on stalking. C'mon, with a head coach showing up at your house at midnight offering you millions of dollars, what's the guys going to say? Maybe this would be the best use of Russ Brandon. He's a young go-getter. Let's use him to show up to peoples' houses at midnight. He can even carry around a briefcase full of cash for the effect. Except with Russ, it'll be a gypsy bankroll. "Hey, this is Monopoly money!" If they improve, they might go 5-11? then what same thing, just have a lot of wasted cap room, and cant afford to sign their annual top-5 pick. What does this even mean anymore? The salary cap is effectively dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Since '86 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Lions no, Chicago yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got_Wood Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Isn't the title of this thread "Jim Schwartz and the Lions are dominating Free Agency?" Fair statement I don't think their team will dominate in any way, but they got better no doubt. But I do think they are taking the initiative a team needs to take to turn the corner and become a respectable franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Fair statement I don't think their team will dominate in any way, but they got better no doubt. But I do think they are taking the initiative a team needs to take to turn the corner and become a respectable franchise. Haha, I won't judge. I do agree though that they should have improved through their signings so far. And yes, they still aren't going to 'dominate' anytime soon but they are showing signs of coming around at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I never said anything about dominating. What they're doing is filling in positions of weakness with above average/quality players. Free agent signings don't have to be superstars to make your team better. If you can get better anywhere on your roster, that is a move you should make. It makes me wonder if the Lions are going to trade away their first pick as well. Lots of money being spent. And they may be looking to move down come draft day. The title of your thread said dominating. I'm not being cynical or critical. But I do think the Lions are grabbing a straws here. Kudos for effort though. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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