FutureBillsGM Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Merriman retweeted a post a little over an hour ago from a guy saying something along the lines of "Shawne get some free agents to come to Buffalo". Shawne replied "they are coming". Know something? He didn't say he'd try or that they will work hard to do so. Just seemed like an odd comment in that he might have already talked to some of his close friends and got some buy in. Doubt it but hey it's the offseason for us.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Merriman retweeted a post a little over an hour ago from a guy saying something along the lines of "Shawne get some free agents to come to Buffalo". Shawne replied "they are coming". Know something? He didn't say he'd try or that they will work hard to do so. Just seemed like an odd comment in that he might have already talked to some of his close friends and got some buy in. Doubt it but hey it's the offseason for us.... He said something similar on a radio interview not too long ago. Hosts asked "are you going to talk to some free agents about coming to Buffalo?" His response was something like "what makes you think I haven't already?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 prob plaxico and mike vick and these boards will go nuts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcat Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 he can talk to anybody and everybody,it will all come down to money..and that is something the bills dont spend alot of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieScooby Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) He said something similar on a radio interview not too long ago. Hosts asked "are you going to talk to some free agents about coming to Buffalo?" His response was something like "what makes you think I haven't already?" Let's assume he's referring to San Diego Chargers only that gives us a choice of: http://walterfootball.com/freeagentscontractssd.php After reviewing this list I'm wondering if we could get Brandon Siler & Randy McMichael. We could use a veteran TE with proven pass catching experience and with 387 catches and 4217 yards and 24 tds McMichael would fit the "Bill" the next 2 seasons. Siler plays backup Inside Linebacker and is the Chargers long snapper so he is highly versatile. Edited January 18, 2011 by BiggieScooby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agardin Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 prob plaxico and mike vick and these boards will go nuts... If Plaxico passes a physical and wants to come in and try out I would have no problem with that. I actually feel sorry for the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 If Plaxico passes a physical and wants to come in and try out I would have no problem with that. I actually feel sorry for the guy. i wouldn't have a problem with him trying out...as long as the guy stays on the straight narrow which he will have to per his parole officer. i would not want any of our wr's cut and I think we have a decent corps so I dont think it would be a benefit to bring him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Kachy Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I would bring in Buress if we didnt have a crap load of WRs already. The only reason the guy is still in jail is because it happened in NY. If he would of shot himself in the thigh in Texas they would have just laughed at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agardin Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I would bring in Buress if we didnt have a crap load of WRs already. The only reason the guy is still in jail is because it happened in NY. If he would of shot himself in the thigh in Texas they would have just laughed at him. You maybe right, I remembered him as a top 5 to 10 wr in the league, maybe it was NY hype because the stats say otherwise. Some good years in there but he is now 33. He may come out of jail super hungry and willing to go through brick walls or something so you never know. http://www.nfl.com/players/plaxicoburress/profile?id=BUR595691 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 These NFL guys all know each other through workouts/agents/camps/etc. Hopefulyl he ahs been talking to Lagan Mankins, Zach Miller, Mercedes Lewis, David Harris, and Mathis Kiwinuka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombstone56 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Merriman retweeted a post a little over an hour ago from a guy saying something along the lines of "Shawne get some free agents to come to Buffalo". Shawne replied "they are coming". Know something? He didn't say he'd try or that they will work hard to do so. Just seemed like an odd comment in that he might have already talked to some of his close friends and got some buy in. Doubt it but hey it's the offseason for us.... IVE been trying to figure some names since he first said it,,im looking at players that he associates with off field like his football camps ,anyone have other ideas of how to connect the dots? ,,im getting real curious in light of his statement and AJ smith admitting in a post season interview he exspects to lose players this off season,, SILER? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I would bring in Buress if we didnt have a crap load of WRs already. The only reason the guy is still in jail is because it happened in NY. If he would of shot himself in the thigh in Texas they would have just laughed at him. When you cross the Texas border, they will search your auto for guns. If they find some, they will let you in. Unless it was Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 prob plaxico and mike vick and these boards will go nuts... haha, this made me laugh. The best case scenario I suppose is that Buddy assured him that the Bills would be proactive in FA this off-season. This may have been a sticking point for him to sign here. Or not. Just is kind of weird that he's saying this out of the blue w/ no substantial evidence to suggest otherwise. Imagine this, Ralph is willing to open his checkbook big time this offseason and.......there will be no CBA and FA is all but Kaput. Welcome to the life of a Bills fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 The best case scenario I suppose is that Buddy assured him that the Bills would be proactive in FA this off-season. This may have been a sticking point for him to sign here. Or not. Just is kind of weird that he's saying this out of the blue w/ no substantial evidence to suggest otherwise. Imagine this, Ralph is willing to open his checkbook big time this offseason and.......there will be no CBA and FA is all but Kaput. Welcome to the life of a Bills fan I think that both the scenarios you offer are very plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzer32 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Vincent Jackson?? I didn't pay any attention whether he signed a new LT deal with SD or not. I know he wanted out of there in a bad way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 haha, this made me laugh. The best case scenario I suppose is that Buddy assured him that the Bills would be proactive in FA this off-season. This may have been a sticking point for him to sign here. Or not. Just is kind of weird that he's saying this out of the blue w/ no substantial evidence to suggest otherwise. Imagine this, Ralph is willing to open his checkbook big time this offseason and.......there will be no CBA and FA is all but Kaput. Welcome to the life of a Bills fan Man, I really hope a new CBA is in place by march. Otherwise it is just really going to be a downer in the offseason. Even though we don't make much noise anyway in the offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Yes, he is in contact withall kinds of injured and newly retired players, letting them know that the Bills will sign any old has-been or injury plagued former star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleAndHungry Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 One thing I like about merriman is that he seems pretty down to earth and honest during radio interviews. Let's face it, because buffalo is a smaller market and not a very sexy city incentive for a decent free agent to come here doesn't exist. It doesn't help that we have a losing team. Merriman may serve as an ice breaker for free agents especially if we have a winning season next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 prob plaxico and mike vick and these boards will go nuts... Evidently Michael Vick had a pretty good season, but he also mamed and tortured dogs. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 When you cross the Texas border, they will search your auto for guns. If they find some, they will let you in. Unless it was Austin. Crazy people in Tuscon can buy 30-round clips like they buy a loaf of bread. What makes Plax such a criminal? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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