bills_red Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 all 3 of those guys are below avg. and are small upgrades over what we have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Maybe he said no? Then they didn't offer enough. Case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Tweet from Jason LaCanfora: Tyson Clabo's deal with ATL: 5 yrs $25m with $11.5 guaranteed - deal could max out at $27M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Am I missing something? Yes, you are missing the actual verified amount we offered him. I would take a wild guess and say we offered him about $30M over 5 years. He probably chose to stay in a town where his wife and kids are settled and play for a playoff team rather than come to Buffalo. If he signed for that low, it's pretty evident he wasn't leaving regardless and was just using us for leverage. It happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Braintrust probably thinks brad smith will sell tickets, a lineman won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Then they didn't offer enough. Case closed. How much would've been too much? What was your cap on him? Keep in mind he was a probowl alternate, and even that was with a great cast around him (lines Often go in packs) I wanted him badly too, but not at any cost. I'd give more than 5, but whats the cutoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpcolosi Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 all 3 of those guys are below avg. and are small upgrades over what we have now. according to scouts inc all are significant upgrades over what we have and all are young with a lot of upside (though harris has had some injury issues). none are like Clabo in terms of size and mean streak though. i like trueblood alot, but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Is it possible that clabo had no intention of leaving Atlanta and wouldn't have signed with any other team either? Or could it only be that buffalo is awful. It seems a lot is being read into this situation. i wish you luck as you fight to be the voice of reason. at 5/$25mil, i have to believe we came in above that. doesnt seem Clabo had much intention of ever leaving if he signed that deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Would love for the Bills to get Harris he seems like the best available. I think that even getting an average NFL RT would be a great upgrade over what we would be currently throwing out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 How much would've been too much? What was your cap on him? Keep in mind he was a probowl alternate, and even that was with a great cast around him (lines Often go in packs) I wanted him badly too, but not at any cost. I'd give more than 5, but whats the cutoff. 8-9 mill a year, 5 years. You gotta PAY if you want them to PLAY. WTF is the front office going to do with all that coin they have laying around in burlap sacks anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Well, that's a bummer. I'm surprised the final amount was that low. Lower than Colon's deal, and he missed last year. I get that ATL matched our offer, but I thought it would be higher. Interesting to see where the Bills try to spend their money next. Hopefully they can successfully address at least one weakness in free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Most likely the case. However, if the Bills really wanted him I'm sure they could've gave him an offer he couldn't refuse and the Falcons couldn't match. I guess Nix and co didn't think he was worth it, but overpaying for Brad Smith certainly was. I'm confused. Giving smith an extra 2-3 million is very similar to Joe arguing we offer clabo 20m more than Atlanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) according to scouts inc all are significant upgrades over what we have and all are young with a lot of upside (though harris has had some injury issues). none are like Clabo in terms of size and mean streak though. i like trueblood alot, but oh well. Colts drafted 2 OTs this year for a reason. Trueblood lets DEs walk to the QB. Harris is a zone blocking RT who in 4 yrs has played all 16 games once. Edited July 29, 2011 by bills_red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfaninvgs Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I would think Harris is a upgrade over what they have now.... Dont throw a ton at him but see what he will take. its worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Their going to extend some of these great up and coming players that gave us a 4-12 record and make sure they don't go anywhere! Build through the draft baby! undersized RBs and out of position DE's ALL DAY LONG OH YEAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Jared Gaither is the guy to get he has top 10 OT upside. injuries is the only thing with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) it was hardly a secret the Bills were interested in Clabo. however, i take true issue in how this blog (the person who runs the site claims it's not a blog, but i beg to differ) presented its version of the story today. first it reported that the deal was done, and its source was very trustworthy and they wouldn't be reporting this if it wasn't. and then they reported that the news would come down later tonight. well, it did, and not the way this blog reported it would. and then we get a convenient explanation on how things apparently went down, and how this blog correctly reported the wrong story. sorry, this is more than a pet peeve of mine when it comes to some (and i stress some) bloggers. in this business, being first is always the goal, but being accurate is more important. an apology is in order, otherwise, this site is essentially what it claims it isn't: a blog. jw Edited July 29, 2011 by john wawrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Jamal Brown is still out there, no? At this point in his career he should stay at RT anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 JW, Any word if the Bills have a plan B for their OT woes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Call me crazy but I still think we need some OG help. That allows Wood to stay put at C. You would be suprised how a good interior will help us. i agree out RTs suckdonkeynuts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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