tennesseeboy Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 http://www.metrowny.com/blogs/archives/606...-75b0xw00d.html I agree with this guy. We need a good solid 24 year old tackle...the Ravens seem committed to Oher at left tackle ans this guy is not going to be happy at RT. I'm really tired of hearing how nix and gailey "tried" (and failed) to get players. Getting this guy would be a huge upgrade to the offense. By saying he would be a huge upgrade is not to praise Gaithers as much as it is a recognition that our offense is pathetic with the existing (or non-existing in the case of offensive tackles.) line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 http://www.metrowny.com/blogs/archives/606...-75b0xw00d.html I agree with this guy. We need a good solid 24 year old tackle...the Ravens seem committed to Oher at left tackle ans this guy is not going to be happy at RT. I'm really tired of hearing how nix and gailey "tried" (and failed) to get players. Getting this guy would be a huge upgrade to the offense. By saying he would be a huge upgrade is not to praise Gaithers as much as it is a recognition that our offense is pathetic with the existing (or non-existing in the case of offensive tackles.) line. What's your offer to the Ravens? GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 http://www.metrowny.com/blogs/archives/606...-75b0xw00d.html I agree with this guy. We need a good solid 24 year old tackle...the Ravens seem committed to Oher at left tackle ans this guy is not going to be happy at RT. I'm really tired of hearing how nix and gailey "tried" (and failed) to get players. Getting this guy would be a huge upgrade to the offense. By saying he would be a huge upgrade is not to praise Gaithers as much as it is a recognition that our offense is pathetic with the existing (or non-existing in the case of offensive tackles.) line. It woudn't be an upgrade to the team if they spend more than he's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logical Reasoning Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Not that Jason Peters was lazy all the time because he was pretty good, but anyone who remotely comes close to lazy is someone we don't need while rebuilding. Also, we pulled the trigger on two linemen a couple of years ago and one is a second stringer in the same place we got him from and the other has not been picked up by a team from what I understand. I would rather not be so entertained with quick blogs and twitters showing what we did than actually have a good team during the season when it counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Philster Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Not that Jason Peters was lazy all the time because he was pretty good, but anyone who remotely comes close to lazy is someone we don't need while rebuilding. Also, we pulled the trigger on two linemen a couple of years ago and one is a second stringer in the same place we got him from and the other has not been picked up by a team from what I understand. I would rather not be so entertained with quick blogs and twitters showing what we did than actually have a good team during the season when it counts. well said....I really have to wonder why people are all this excited about the prospect of getting another Jason Peters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Not that Jason Peters was lazy all the time because he was pretty good, but anyone who remotely comes close to lazy is someone we don't need while rebuilding. Also, we pulled the trigger on two linemen a couple of years ago and one is a second stringer in the same place we got him from and the other has not been picked up by a team from what I understand. I would rather not be so entertained with quick blogs and twitters showing what we did than actually have a good team during the season when it counts. Exactly. There's a reason why the Ravens drafted Oher. They already knew that Gaither was a lazy guy who would shut his promising play down once he got the chance to sign a big fat contract. Now they're trying to act like Gaither is some sort of highly valuable commodity that should demand a high pick or player from Buffalo. Nice try Ozzie. Some things are just too good to be true. One of those is the opportunity to trade for a franchise type LT by only giving up a 2nd round draft pick. If Gaither is considered a lazy guy now, just think how he'll be when he gets paid millions in a signing bonus for a team that is years from contending. If I'm Buffalo I'd say thanks, but no thanks to Gaither. Been there done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS 56 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 http://www.metrowny.com/blogs/archives/606...-75b0xw00d.html I agree with this guy. We need a good solid 24 year old tackle...the Ravens seem committed to Oher at left tackle ans this guy is not going to be happy at RT. I'm really tired of hearing how nix and gailey "tried" (and failed) to get players. Getting this guy would be a huge upgrade to the offense. By saying he would be a huge upgrade is not to praise Gaithers as much as it is a recognition that our offense is pathetic with the existing (or non-existing in the case of offensive tackles.) line. I would only go after him if he was willing to agree to a performance based contract. No multi-million then sit on your butt agreements here. If he will not put his money (and performance) where is mouth is then I say we pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theesir Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I say wait to see what the results of his visit to a foot specialist for supposed ligament damage. Why should the Bills jump to make a trade for a player who may have a chronic condition that keeps him off the field. The season does not start tomorrow. Let the injury side work out first. Then decide if this is the right move for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Maybe you could have posted your thoughts in one of the other fifty threads on the subject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree 12 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Exactly. There's a reason why the Ravens drafted Oher. They already knew that Gaither was a lazy guy who would shut his promising play down once he got the chance to sign a big fat contract. Now they're trying to act like Gaither is some sort of highly valuable commodity that should demand a high pick or player from Buffalo. Nice try Ozzie. Some things are just too good to be true. One of those is the opportunity to trade for a franchise type LT by only giving up a 2nd round draft pick. If Gaither is considered a lazy guy now, just think how he'll be when he gets paid millions in a signing bonus for a team that is years from contending. If I'm Buffalo I'd say thanks, but no thanks to Gaither. Been there done that. thats baloney. they took oher because he was the BPA @ that time last year and represented great value. their assertion proved correct and they now have two great young tackles. oher is theirs for 5 years ,signed sealed and delivered. they just paid a ton of $ to bolden and snizzle and they have nagta coming due and he will command major dollars. someone has to go so who goes the player where they have a surplus and strength,its quite simple actually. they simply cant pay everyone and that the real truth of the matter. the fat and lazy BS is just that because the guy played LT the last 2 years and played great. all of a sudden he is lazy,bull sh-t. that fat lazy guy is just what the bills need to make the playoffs this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I would give up Whitner and Youboty (We have Scott and Wilson at SS and Byrd at FS and have Lankaster, Corner, and Florence as depth at CB) and a conditional 3rd that could escalate to a 2nd if both Gaither plays 15 games and the Bills make the playoffs. Baltimore gets DB help and a nice pick while the Bills get a franchise LT. Keep in mind there has to be an extension in place before anything gets done. Gaither-Levitre-Handy-Wood-Green That line is a lot better then the line we have now. If we could get Gaither and a guy like Meridith/Wang/Bell to step up at RT then a weakness of our team possibly becomes a strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Gaither-Levitre-Handy-Wood-Green That line is a lot better then the line we have now. It would be better if went Wang -> Levitre -> Wood -> Handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 thats baloney. they took oher because he was the BPA @ that time last year and represented great value. their assertion proved correct and they now have two great young tackles. oher is theirs for 5 years ,signed sealed and delivered. they just paid a ton of $ to bolden and snizzle and they have nagta coming due and he will command major dollars. someone has to go so who goes the player where they have a surplus and strength,its quite simple actually. they simply cant pay everyone and that the real truth of the matter. the fat and lazy BS is just that because the guy played LT the last 2 years and played great. all of a sudden he is lazy,bull sh-t. that fat lazy guy is just what the bills need to make the playoffs this year! http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=l...q=&gs_rfai= If it's baloney then why are there so many links to the subject matter of Jared Gaither being lazy? We can suck without this fat lazy guy who's got no heart and is only in it for the big payday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Maybe you could have posted your thoughts in one of the other fifty threads on the subject? If he had read any of them he'd know Gaither has a foot injury. Yes, let's trade away next year's #1 for an injured player. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 http://www.metrowny.com/blogs/archives/606...-75b0xw00d.html I agree with this guy. We need a good solid 24 year old tackle...the Ravens seem committed to Oher at left tackle ans this guy is not going to be happy at RT. I'm really tired of hearing how nix and gailey "tried" (and failed) to get players. Getting this guy would be a huge upgrade to the offense. By saying he would be a huge upgrade is not to praise Gaithers as much as it is a recognition that our offense is pathetic with the existing (or non-existing in the case of offensive tackles.) line. Your mastery of the obvious is breath taking, and you provided a link. Now it all makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 If he had read any of them he'd know Gaither has a foot injury. Yes, let's trade away next year's #1 for an injured player. PTR If he would have bothered to read the other threads he would have known you don't need to trade a 1 to get Gaither. It would cost the bills a 1 to sign him flat out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 If he would have bothered to read the other threads he would have known you don't need to trade a 1 to get Gaither. It would cost the bills a 1 to sign him flat out. Obviously the Ravens are waiting to see if anyone bowls them over with an offer. For all we know Nix already offered a #2 (and a player too, supposedly.) The Ravens are the one that needs to pull the trigger. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Obviously the Ravens are waiting to see if anyone bowls them over with an offer. For all we know Nix already offered a #2 (and a player too, supposedly.) The Ravens are the one that needs to pull the trigger. PTR It could also be that the Bills are negotiating with Gaither on an extension. For all we know there could be a deal in principle already in place with the Ravens for a 2nd and a DB or two DB's and a conditional 3rd. Its all speculative but the fact that Gaither needs to be extended as well as traded leads me to believe that the trade IF its going to happen will take a long time seeing as Buddy has to get a deal done with the Ravens and Gaither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks for another thread on this topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 http://www.metrowny.com/blogs/archives/606...-75b0xw00d.html I agree with this guy. We need a good solid 24 year old tackle...the Ravens seem committed to Oher at left tackle ans this guy is not going to be happy at RT. I'm really tired of hearing how nix and gailey "tried" (and failed) to get players. Getting this guy would be a huge upgrade to the offense. By saying he would be a huge upgrade is not to praise Gaithers as much as it is a recognition that our offense is pathetic with the existing (or non-existing in the case of offensive tackles.) line. The problem isn't pulling the trigger. The problems is negotiating a reasonable deal to pull the trigger on. And the guy who wrote that article thinks we get Gaither for $6 - $7 mill per year? That alone should tell you he doesn't know what he's talking about. The negotiations won't even start till they get to $9 mill, and they won't stop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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