Pirate Angel Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Will this move put hime on the trading block? If so what would it take? Certainly the front office has a plan to obtain a LT before preseason, I cannot believe there comfortable with Bell and Wang. Wang is a project and Bell is so injury and penalty prone certainly there is an average LT to be had for a reasonable price so we can atleast add a player to the mix.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 No. This move proves that other teams are proactive and understand that the LT spot is critical - so you need not only a starter, but a capable backup as well. The Bills continue to act like ostriches with their heads stuck in the ground (or elsewhere). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I never heard of Marcus McNeil. Why should we trade for him? What makes him better than what we have, other than the belief that any player the Bills have must suck? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I never heard of Marcus McNeil. Why should we trade for him? What makes him better than what we have, other than the belief that any player the Bills have must suck? PTR Are you serious? If so, you've hit a new low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Are you serious? If so, you've hit a new low. Thinking it's an attempt at humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj____ Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I never heard of Marcus McNeil. Why should we trade for him? What makes him better than what we have, other than the belief that any player the Bills have must suck? PTR this honestly cant be a serious post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 I never heard of Marcus McNeil. Why should we trade for him? What makes him better than what we have, other than the belief that any player the Bills have must suck? PTR 2nd round draft pick out of Auburn in 2006, an alternate for the ProBowl in 2007, Phillip Rivers and LT seem to have had success behind him. He is not a superstar but a very solid tackle and an improvement over what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 No. This move proves that other teams are proactive and understand that the LT spot is critical - so you need not only a starter, but a capable backup as well. The Bills continue to act like ostriches with their heads stuck in the ground (or elsewhere). If he doesnt sign his tender or if SanDiego doest offer him a new contract then he will most likely hold out. If he holds out he is not a capable backup. Being a starting LT he most likely wants a huge contract, the Chargers have the same situation with Shawn Merriman and Vincent Jackson not signing there tenders, this is just speculation but signing Tra Thomas and having the same issue with other big name players tells me they are not going to give Mcneill a contract or prioritize it, this may allow him to shop his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 A few more spitballs of information… It almost goes without saying that Buddy Nix was instrumental in drafting McNeill. Also McNeill has a congenital condition with his spine…which some teams view as a medical risk. On the upside, he's only 26 years old. And June 15th (next Tuesday) is the last day that he can sign his tender. The Chargers have threatened to reduce their offer to him if he's not signed by that date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 A few more spitballs of information… It almost goes without saying that Buddy Nix was instrumental in drafting McNeill. Also McNeill has a congenital condition with his spine…which some teams view as a medical risk. On the upside, he's only 26 years old. And June 15th (next Tuesday) is the last day that he can sign his tender. The Chargers have threatened to reduce their offer to him if he's not signed by that date. doesn't the amount of the tender decrease if a player doesn't sign it before the June 15 deadline? I thought I read it somewhere that its something that automatically happens. He is definitly an option if the Bills medical staff don't see the spine condition as a big issue affecting his play. I would rather see them make a move for him then Gaither cause he doesn't seem to have work ethic issues, and if anything, with Nix's ties to SD, it could very likely be the direction they go if they feel that they need a better option at LT. I'm more shocked that posters here aren't screaming more over the fact that the Bills didn't run out and sign Thomas and let SD get him. I'VE HEARD OF HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanInLV Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Whats his Madden rating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 doesn't the amount of the tender decrease if a player doesn't sign it before the June 15 deadline? I thought I read it somewhere that its something that automatically happens. Procedurally the amount goes down. But the thing is, some players sign their tenders in good faith and as a prelude to a longer term deal. So in some sense, it's at the clubs discretion as to how much they're going to pay someone. The fact that AJ Smith has publicly "threatened" McNeill and Vincent Jackson about reducing the amount on the table is pretty amazing. That guy is one hard-nosed prick. His Mom probably doesn't like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 No. This move proves that other teams are proactive and understand that the LT spot is critical - so you need not only a starter, but a capable backup as well. The Bills continue to act like ostriches with their heads stuck in the ground (or elsewhere). what's the matter? you don't think the 2 injured guys the Bills have are not better than Tra Thomas? you need to get on board, since Chan Gailey is godlike and will coach Bell to the Hall of Fame this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 what's the matter? you don't think the 2 injured guys the Bills have are not better than Tra Thomas? you need to get on board, since Chan Gailey is godlike and will coach Bell to the Hall of Fame this year. Yes, Tra Thomas didn't sign with anyone previously because he was waiting for the Chargers to come knocking and be their starting LT while McNeill holds out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpl6876 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Procedurally the amount goes down. But the thing is, some players sign their tenders in good faith and as a prelude to a longer term deal. So in some sense, it's at the clubs discretion as to how much they're going to pay someone. The fact that AJ Smith has publicly "threatened" McNeill and Vincent Jackson about reducing the amount on the table is pretty amazing. That guy is one hard-nosed prick. His Mom probably doesn't like him. I am here in San Diego and I concur AJ is no joke. All business.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpl6876 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 what's the matter? you don't think the 2 injured guys the Bills have are not better than Tra Thomas? you need to get on board, since Chan Gailey is godlike and will coach Bell to the Hall of Fame this year. Spartacous, I do agree with your statement. Just be careful with the negativity or you will be called and labeled a TROLL. I think I have been labeled the #1 troll here. Doesn't bother me. Your statement is dead on. I am all for fans thinking positive but....lets be realistic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I never heard of Marcus McNeil. Why should we trade for him? What makes him better than what we have, other than the belief that any player the Bills have must suck? PTR Really? He is a very capable LT. I don't think you will find much agruement that he is a better player at this point in his career than Bell/Meredith/Wang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Thomas got beat out by a rookie in Jax. McNiel is laughing at this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 A few more spitballs of information… It almost goes without saying that Buddy Nix was instrumental in drafting McNeill. Also McNeill has a congenital condition with his spine…which some teams view as a medical risk. On the upside, he's only 26 years old. And June 15th (next Tuesday) is the last day that he can sign his tender. The Chargers have threatened to reduce their offer to him if he's not signed by that date. It almost goes without saying in what sense? In the sense that we have no idea whether or not it was true, and therefore it should not be said? Because if that's what you meant, you're right on. For all we know, Nix was frantically arguing against McNeill in the draft room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Spartacous, I do agree with your statement. Just be careful with the negativity or you will be called and labeled a TROLL. I think I have been labeled the #1 troll here. Doesn't bother me. Your statement is dead on. I am all for fans thinking positive but....lets be realistic too. Don't give yourself to much credit there are plenty better Trolls around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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