JPS Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 As questionable as Kelsay is at LB, who on that roster is better? I'm not saying I agree with an extension if the rumor is true, but there's just nobody behind him. Look at the depth chart. You point out his 5 or 6 sacks and there's no one else with 2. The question I have is: would he look any better behind a competent defensive line? Our D-line gets blown off the ball every other play. I know it chicken or the egg, but Kelsay might be more productive if he had ANY talent around him. To call him the weekest link with that motley crew around him is a joke. We just had a street free agent start at ILB!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 The good news is that NFL contracts aren't guaranteed, so they can always cut him next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 As questionable as Kelsay is at LB, who on that roster is better? I'm not saying I agree with an extension if the rumor is true, but there's just nobody behind him. Look at the depth chart. You point out his 5 or 6 sacks and there's no one else with 2. The question I have is: would he look any better behind a competent defensive line? Our D-line gets blown off the ball every other play. I know it chicken or the egg, but Kelsay might be more productive if he had ANY talent around him. To call him the weekest link with that motley crew around him is a joke. We just had a street free agent start at ILB!! You make a good point about depth. Just let his contract run out and do not re-sign him. Find out what others can do and get more LB next year but do NOT keep him beyond this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirty Year Fan Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Can someone please explain why the Bills would do this right now - within a week? Are the Bills really thinking he is going to improve to the point where they need to sign him to a deal right now - that he will be so good at the end of the year, that they will save money by extending him right now? Is it because he looks good in the team picture or something, because after reviewing his play this year, I don't get how he makes this team or could play linebacker for another team? yes, he is a captain, would probably make a good Boy Scout Leader, but he was an average at best, slow DE and now seems lost and even slower at OLB. Kelsay at OLB has been such a gift for opposing teams and a such weakness to exploit, is this really going to happen? Great post total agreement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGB Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 As questionable as Kelsay is at LB, who on that roster is better? I'm not saying I agree with an extension if the rumor is true, but there's just nobody behind him. Look at the depth chart. You point out his 5 or 6 sacks and there's no one else with 2. The question I have is: would he look any better behind a competent defensive line? Our D-line gets blown off the ball every other play. I know it chicken or the egg, but Kelsay might be more productive if he had ANY talent around him. To call him the weekest link with that motley crew around him is a joke. We just had a street free agent start at ILB!! The Bills signed Akin Ayodele to replace Mitchell - was he the only LB available? What about starting Chris Ellis or first round pick Aaron Maybin and see what they can bring to the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Good points. I have no answers, only more questions: 1. Kelsay is weakest link on weakest unit on D, agree? 2. The team is in FULL rebuild mode, per another poster, so why extend an aging out of position player? 3. Does extending him mean the front office is not going to attempt to upgrade that position? They're happy??? 4. If they actually do extend him given current performance, when WOULD they upgrade position. 5. The D is ranked/tied 31st in league in points given up, so extend an old player with no upside? 6. How much can the D ever improve with guys like Kelsay being cornerstones of rebuilt D? 7. What the hell are they smoking at 1 Bills Drive? The answer to all 7 of your questions is - This new Front Office and Coaching Staff hasn't done anything yet that makes any sense so why start now? As questionable as Kelsay is at LB, who on that roster is better? I'm not saying I agree with an extension if the rumor is true, but there's just nobody behind him. Look at the depth chart. You point out his 5 or 6 sacks and there's no one else with 2. The question I have is: would he look any better behind a competent defensive line? Our D-line gets blown off the ball every other play. I know it chicken or the egg, but Kelsay might be more productive if he had ANY talent around him. To call him the weekest link with that motley crew around him is a joke. We just had a street free agent start at ILB!! I have to agree. With the exception of a couple young defensive backs, who on the defense would anyone want? Poz could be good but can't stay healthy. The D-Line is terrible, and hasn't yet been told they are supposed to rush the passer. He isn't the worst player on the defense, and not by a long shot. I haven't missed a play watching the games this year (yes it is tough), and other then when they announce the starters, I haven't heard Stroud's name mentioned, not once. I see Torber in the picture once in awhile, but haven't heard his name mentioned either. Only time you hear Maybin's name is when he gets a penalty called on him, which is about every other play that he is on the field. I agree, that I don't know why they would be in a rush to extend him, but he is not worse than anyone else on the D-Line or linebackers at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Since '86 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Only good thing I see about it is depth..but thats a pretty moot point right now so I'd like to see what the extension is worth and all that...def doesn't deserve a raise imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I hate the Bills ! Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 No way do I resign Kelsey, in fact he is the first guy on my cut list! How many no talent over paid guys do we need ? We already have him, Green, Whitner, Hangman, McCargo and now Levi. Many of the guys we cut can only play in Buffalo they wouldn't make it anywhere else - Josh Reed anyone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offyourocker Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Can someone please explain why the Bills would do this right now - within a week? Are the Bills really thinking he is going to improve to the point where they need to sign him to a deal right now - that he will be so good at the end of the year, that they will save money by extending him right now? Is it because he looks good in the team picture or something, because after reviewing his play this year, I don't get how he makes this team or could play linebacker for another team? yes, he is a captain, would probably make a good Boy Scout Leader, but he was an average at best, slow DE and now seems lost and even slower at OLB. Kelsay at OLB has been such a gift for opposing teams and a such weakness to exploit, is this really going to happen? You are forgetting that he is a high motor guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 (edited) He just signed a 4 year deal. link Edited September 29, 2010 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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