truth on hold Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) I think it's Evans, Spiller or Byrd. I'm going with Evans because he's proven and has a lot of respect around the league. Spiller has shown great potential in his first preseason __ but that's the catch, "first preseason." If he were #1 or 2 overall, maybe it would be enough. If Byrd has another year like last and can stay healthy, with the premium being paid to DBs, he could be the highest a year from now. Not saying I want to trade any of these guys, just curious. Edited September 5, 2010 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huuuge Bills Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I'd say Spiller. Young dynamic RB who has shown flashes already. Byrd has had injury problems, and hasn't been great against the run. Evans has been around for a few years, and hasn't shown much outside of being able to go deep (Although I think he will do more this year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 yeah, Evans is no spring chicken any more. So he does have that working against him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section444 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 (edited) Evans has little/no value with his contract, he simply isn't worth what he's being paid. Byrd has limited value because he's often injured and is only in his second year, he also won't fit a lot of defenses because of his inability to play physically; I don't think he's going to be a good prospect in the 3-4 at all. There is a 0% chance that the Bills would trade their first round pick before he's even played a single game. Edited September 5, 2010 by Section444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Spiller. Evans' age and contract hurt his trade value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 sad when an unproven rookie could have more value than anyone else on the team. other than Evans, Spiller and Byrd ... there's very little with any value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhit34 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Spiller, Evans and Byrd are very logical names to bring up. However, the league doesn't place a premium value on RBs though a proven difference maker could bring more. The same can be said for WRs. They never seem to bring high value back in a trade. I'm surprised no one mentioned Eric Wood. After QB, linemen tend to be essential building blocks for good teams. Coming off injury could dampen his value but by the end of the year I would bet that he would have the highest trade value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Lynch, because it's a trade that could get done. There's the value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Lynch, because it's a trade that could get done. There's the value. my guess is they wanted to trade lynch to a team that lost their no 1 back. none of that happened this preseason to my knowledge.. so they keep him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Spiller, Evans and Byrd are very logical names to bring up. However, the league doesn't place a premium value on RBs though a proven difference maker could bring more. The same can be said for WRs. They never seem to bring high value back in a trade. I'm surprised no one mentioned Eric Wood. After QB, linemen tend to be essential building blocks for good teams. Coming off injury could dampen his value but by the end of the year I would bet that he would have the highest trade value. Thank the good Lord you are not Bill's GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Spiller, Evans and Byrd are very logical names to bring up. However, the league doesn't place a premium value on RBs though a proven difference maker could bring more. The same can be said for WRs. They never seem to bring high value back in a trade. I'm surprised no one mentioned Eric Wood. After QB, linemen tend to be essential building blocks for good teams. Coming off injury could dampen his value but by the end of the year I would bet that he would have the highest trade value. Yup, Eric Wood is one of the most valuable players the Bills have right now in my opinion.(A healthy Wood) CJ Spiller would be at the top of my list as far as trade value. For the fun of it I'll rank the top ten in my book.(trade value) 1.CJ Spiller 2.Lee Evans 3.Eric Wood 4.Terrence McGee 5.Jaurius Byrd 6.Donte Whitner 7.The Poz 8.Andy Levitre 9.Kyle Williams 10.Brian Moorman Note: After the seasons over I predict my list to change with Trent Edwards being somewhere close to the top in value Edited September 6, 2010 by dog14787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Thank the good Lord you are not Bill's GM. Why do you say that?( not saying I want him as our GM) Edited September 6, 2010 by dog14787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Isn't "trade value" based not only on what we have but also on what the other team needs? Another aspect is whether the player is "tradable" in that we really can do without that player. Bird, Spiller, Evans and others are essential to our playing well this year. Based on all that I would say the highest trade value (one we could lose) for a team with a need would have to be Marshawn Lynch or Fred Jackson. We would still have three excellent running backs, with Spiller as the number one and would have solid replacements, and Lynch can perform well and start for a number of teams in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Spiller, Evans and Byrd are very logical names to bring up. However, the league doesn't place a premium value on RBs though a proven difference maker could bring more. The same can be said for WRs. They never seem to bring high value back in a trade. I'm surprised no one mentioned Eric Wood. After QB, linemen tend to be essential building blocks for good teams. Coming off injury could dampen his value but by the end of the year I would bet that he would have the highest trade value. Took him out due to injury ... my guess is he has too much risk right now for another team to give up anything of value. I'd put Levitre as most valued OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Why do you say that?( not saying I want him as our GM) Would not want a GM who would consider trading Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Would not want a GM who would consider trading Wood. Understandable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairport Bills Fan Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Spiller. Evans' age and contract hurt his trade value I disagree. When figuring out trade value, no one has mentioned a very important part if the equation: What the player cost the Bills to begin with. In order for Spiller to have good trade value, you have to take into account the position that the Bills drafted him. Do you really think anyone is going to give up a top ten pick plus additional compensation for an unproven rookie RB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 I disagree. When figuring out trade value, no one has mentioned a very important part if the equation: What the player cost the Bills to begin with. In order for Spiller to have good trade value, you have to take into account the position that the Bills drafted him. Do you really think anyone is going to give up a top ten pick plus additional compensation for an unproven rookie RB? Would anyone give that up for Evans or Byrd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I think Kyle Williams has a lot of trade value for a 4-3 team. He is a playmaker, young, and overall a solid player who isn't overpaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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