superbills315 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 i feel he would be worth a look, if he can stay healthy he is a beast....what do u think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I would have a hard time giing him a lot of money. Then again,if he only played 3 games he would be more productive than Maybin and McCargo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hes only missed 39 games the past 3 seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 The problem with Sanders is that he's not a player who gets hurt because he has bad luck. There's a set of guys who have suffered multiple injuries that bounce back afterward because they really did just draw the low card three seasons in a row. That's not Bob Sanders. He's a guy whose style of play launches him into contact, and his body can't sustain the damage. He had a hell of a run, but I think it's probably time for him to go home, polish his Super Bowl ring, and remember that with 40-50 years left to live, he doesn't need any more brain damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 grewat player, but he's going to continue getting injured. I think we'd better sign Whitner and concentrate on getting players in the defensive front seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I think we'd get more out of Colonel Sanders at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Too much money for too little time spent on field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Sanders is a last resort signing at best. If we cant get Whitner signed, and we cant get Atogwe, and if Wilson walks too.... then, MAYBE, Id think about signing Sanders. But if we did, I think we'd end up with Scott starting and Sanders on the bench... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Most of the speculation around Sanders is that he'll end up signing a veteran minimum contract with escalators based upon playing time and performance. I don't think there are teams who are gonna throw money at a guy who played in only 9 games total over the last three seasons. That's right. Sanders has only played in 9 of the last 48 regular season games for the Colts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Most of the speculation around Sanders is that he'll end up signing a veteran minimum contract with escalators based upon playing time and performance. I don't think there are teams who are gonna throw money at a guy who played in only 9 games total over the last three seasons. That's right. Sanders has only played in 9 of the last 48 regular season games for the Colts. Now that's something to think about before investing in Bob Sanders. We already have one questionable player as far as staying healthy goes(Shawn Merriman)two might be one to many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Now that's something to think about before investing in Bob Sanders. We already have one questionable player as far as staying healthy goes(Shawn Merriman)two might be one to many. Maybe this is our new plan. Instead of losing so many players to IR during the season and having to fill in the holes at the last second... we'll just sign players who are already injured so we know what to expect going into the season. The team will be great in Madden though! (with injuries turned off, of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Interesting tidbit...Bob Sanders grew up in Erie, PA & while growing up he went to several Bills games in the 90's...it was in an interview for the super bowl a few years back in sports illustrated. Bob has the talent, but the dude has to know he isn't going to get as much, due to injuries/missed games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Dude's more brittle than Brandon Spoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Since '86 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) got to chill with Bob last year during the super bowl in Erie(his hometown) super nice guy...he thought he was getting released by the colts then haha Edited February 21, 2011 by Ever Since '86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Looks like Dante is closely monitoring FA safeties from around the league, and has been reposting links on his twitter (that sounds X rated). http://twitter.com/DonteWhitner Other sources are reporting that there is some degree of interest by Buffalo in either Sanders or Atogwe. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/615561-bob-sanders-oj-atogwe-released-will-buffalo-bills-take-a-chance-on-either http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/2/21/2005466/bills-showing-interest-in-bob-sanders-o-j-atogwe I don't know if this is just posturing on the part of the Bills or not, but I have to say that I'm a little concerned. Dante isn't great, but he's solid. The thing about Sanders is that he just can't stay healthy. If we could get him for dirt cheap, then fine, but otherwise I'd keep Dante. We've already taken one risk with Merriman.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) As I stated in another thread, an injured Bob Sanders is better than a healthy Donte Whitner because George Wilson is then the starter. (if you cannot deduct what I am saying.... GW>>Whitner) Edited February 21, 2011 by Thoner7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saundena Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Depth is good though, and Dante is versatile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I love Sanders but the guy is done. He can't stay healthy and getting older isn't going to help that. IF they let DW walk, I'm fine with Wilson or Scott starting. FA money shouldn't be spend on safties. It needs to be spend on big guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) Depth is good though, and Dante is versatile Not at $8,000,000+ a season. Edited February 21, 2011 by Thoner7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Simply put....George Wilson is better then Whitner...... The stats might not support me.....but Wilson is the better player. If you add a pro bowler who gets hurt too much PLUS George Wilson it is STILL better then Whitner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 There are a lot of good free agent safeties this year. The Bills should be able to land a quality safety without spending a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 George Wilson is not as well rounded as Whitner. I do not see how people believe that! When our defense was worth something, when the front 7 could do their job you saw what kind of player Whitner was...since then he's had to share the load that the LB's have been given. That being said, Sanders is going to be asking for $4-5mil they are saying. Pass. We took a chance on Merriman, lets not end up like Washington. Bleacher Report is gd'ed joke, and referencing the site should be grounds for banning. BuffaloRumblings is a site made to create hype for the team, and hardly the facts. Of course, it is easy to see that the Bills would like to add a safety, but those sites speculation offers no credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrocks Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looks like Dante is closely monitoring FA safeties from around the league, and has been reposting links on his twitter (that sounds X rated). http://twitter.com/DonteWhitner Other sources are reporting that there is some degree of interest by Buffalo in either Sanders or Atogwe. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/615561-bob-sanders-oj-atogwe-released-will-buffalo-bills-take-a-chance-on-either http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/2/21/2005466/bills-showing-interest-in-bob-sanders-o-j-atogwe I don't know if this is just posturing on the part of the Bills or not, but I have to say that I'm a little concerned. Dante isn't great, but he's solid. The thing about Sanders is that he just can't stay healthy. If we could get him for dirt cheap, then fine, but otherwise I'd keep Dante. We've already taken one risk with Merriman.... IMO there is no way the bills even consider sanders. they guy cant stay on the field thats the ONLY reason Indy cut him why in Gods name anyone would think we would have interest is beyond me. Atogwe is another deal he is a great player who i would love for the bills to go after and he is much better than whitner. that being said if we dont go after atogwe then i would be all for keeping whitner. he is a good guy a good football player not great and is an excellent team guy and leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 IMO there is no way the bills even consider sanders. they guy cant stay on the field thats the ONLY reason Indy cut him why in Gods name anyone would think we would have interest is beyond me. Polian knows what he's doing, and I think everyone here loves the guy and worships him...why would we want his trash? Sanders will end up in Jville. If not, he won't be signed before the deadline, which will be a huge mistake for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 George Wilson is not as well rounded as Whitner. I do not see how people believe that! When our defense was worth something, when the front 7 could do their job you saw what kind of player Whitner was...since then he's had to share the load that the LB's have been given. That being said, Sanders is going to be asking for $4-5mil they are saying. Pass. We took a chance on Merriman, lets not end up like Washington. Bleacher Report is gd'ed joke, and referencing the site should be grounds for banning. BuffaloRumblings is a site made to create hype for the team, and hardly the facts. Of course, it is easy to see that the Bills would like to add a safety, but those sites speculation offers no credibility. You're right but people will always have that bias against Whitner. Whitner is a very solid, well rounded safety. Wilson is not as good in run support and is not nearly as versatile. Wilson has better ball skills (as a result of being a receiver) but that's not the main job of a SS. That said, the dropoff between Whitner and Wilson isn't that far. IF DW thinks he deserves top safety money, then it's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 George Wilson is not as well rounded as Whitner. I do not see how people believe that! When our defense was worth something, when the front 7 could do their job you saw what kind of player Whitner was...since then he's had to share the load that the LB's have been given. That being said, Sanders is going to be asking for $4-5mil they are saying. Pass. We took a chance on Merriman, lets not end up like Washington. Bleacher Report is gd'ed joke, and referencing the site should be grounds for banning. BuffaloRumblings is a site made to create hype for the team, and hardly the facts. Of course, it is easy to see that the Bills would like to add a safety, but those sites speculation offers no credibility. You must be going crazy because niether of those things have happened during Whitner tenure. And Im pretty sure GW played for the same team at the same time as Whitner. Fewell even started Wilson over Whitner for a few games last year. Wilson is simply better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 You must be going crazy because niether of those things have happened during Whitner tenure. And Im pretty sure GW played for the same team at the same time as Whitner. Fewell even started Wilson over Whitner for a few games last year. Wilson is simply better. Didn't say they were great, but our defense was able to run the schemes. Our defense has got considerably worse the last 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 AdamSchefter Twitter Before combine kicks off this week, former Colts S Bob Sanders is scheduled to take one more visit -- to Buffalo on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey7789 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) http://twitter.com/AdamSchefter Sounds good to me!! Edited February 22, 2011 by mackey7789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjwii Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 i have always liked whitner, never thought that he played up to his draft position but that does seem to be our current legacy. the question needs to be what is he worth and what does he believe that he is worth. the closer those numbers are the more likley it is that he will stay. As far as a replacement goes... who can we afford and how much would his replacement cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b stein 22 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 He is so good, but so bad at the same time. I cant decide if I want him or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenty Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) okay, to prove how great DW is check out his highlight video Edited February 22, 2011 by brenty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdawg in philly Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) You're right but people will always have that bias against Whitner. Whitner is a very solid, well rounded safety. Wilson is not as good in run support and is not nearly as versatile. Wilson has better ball skills (as a result of being a receiver) but that's not the main job of a SS. That said, the dropoff between Whitner and Wilson isn't that far. IF DW thinks he deserves top safety money, then it's time to move on. You contradict yourself sir! DW blows! You state DW is well rounded. How when he can't cover, takes bad angles, whiffs on tackles, and gets trucked by running backs(patriots 2 years ago). But really, you stated well rounded, but HE CAN'T COVER TE FOR SH*T! How is that well rounded? Now GW isn't the greatest, but when he was put on the field he did 1 thing, produce. As far as I'm concerned, the entire team was a liability vs the run. And sure BS can't stay healthy, but i'd still take him over DW! No way BS gets his chest smashed trying to make that tackle against the pats 2 years ago. Lol Its not anything personal with DW. Its just that he really hasn't produced. I don't care if he was picked 8th or 187th. Imoh, he blows! Edited February 22, 2011 by qdawg in philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 i have always liked whitner, never thought that he played up to his draft position but that does seem to be our current legacy. the question needs to be what is he worth and what does he believe that he is worth. the closer those numbers are the more likley it is that he will stay. As far as a replacement goes... who can we afford and how much would his replacement cost? With solid reasoning and clear thinking like this, you won't last very long on this board. But while you're here, welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Not at $8,000,000+ a season. That is true, if that is what Whitner is asking for. Also, depends on what Sanders would sign for. Also, Wilson is a free agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) okay, to prove how great DW is check out his highlight video youtube.com/watch?v=VIQcmbh2OK4 What does that prove? I am sure we can find a video of Joey Porter getting pancaked if we look. That is true, if that is what Whitner is asking for. Also, depends on what Sanders would sign for. Also, Wilson is a free agent. I cannot believe that Whitner is believing he is going to get 8mil. He may be asking for it, but I would expect him to be asking for 5-6mil. Sanders will likely be asking for about the same, as well as Atogwe. Atogwe deserves the highest payment between Sanders and himself. Wilson, however, will likely be asking for 3-4mil, and deserve that - I do not see what 1mil difference is - if comparing the two players, unless you mean all around support. Both players are equal team leaders, unfortunately, losing either could hurt. Edited February 22, 2011 by jboyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Where does it say that? Schefters twitter. Anyway, Am I crazy to speculate that he will be asking for at least 6 mil? Atogwe will be asking for the same, too, especially if Sanders signs first. This only makes Whitners price tag higher, and Wilson's too. Anyone else see what I am getting at? At least 1 of those safeties will be on this roster in 2011, but at what expense? Sanders is going to set the market price - - - unfairly, too. He is about as reliable as Bleacher Report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packerland Bills Fan Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sanders is from Erie. He may be interested in playing close to home. The medical staff would have to give him a thorough check, but it could be a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looks like Dante is closely monitoring FA safeties from around the league, and has been reposting links on his twitter (that sounds X rated). http://twitter.com/DonteWhitner Other sources are reporting that there is some degree of interest by Buffalo in either Sanders or Atogwe. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/615561-bob-sanders-oj-atogwe-released-will-buffalo-bills-take-a-chance-on-either http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/2/21/2005466/bills-showing-interest-in-bob-sanders-o-j-atogwe I don't know if this is just posturing on the part of the Bills or not, but I have to say that I'm a little concerned. Dante isn't great, but he's solid. The thing about Sanders is that he just can't stay healthy. If we could get him for dirt cheap, then fine, but otherwise I'd keep Dante. We've already taken one risk with Merriman.... If I thought there was a chance for him to stay healthy it was a great move, but he has played 9 games in the past 3 seasons. The Bills have already signed a linebacker that cannot stay healthy, why risk it with another defender who spends more time on the injured list than on the football field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Schefters twitter. Anyway, Am I crazy to speculate that he will be asking for at least 6 mil? Atogwe will be asking for the same, too, especially if Sanders signs first. This only makes Whitners price tag higher, and Wilson's too. Anyone else see what I am getting at? At least 1 of those safeties will be on this roster in 2011, but at what expense? Sanders is going to set the market price - - - unfairly, too. He is about as reliable as Bleacher Report. I clicked on Shefter's link too and saw no mention of Sanders' visit. There is this though: http://profootballta...t-buffalo-next/ PFT picking up a report from the Florida Times-Union. Edited February 22, 2011 by San Jose Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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