GG Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 If you believe in first impressions, check out Meachem's body language in the bb.com video of him going to the restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 What the f***?!? Did he sign the SD contract while in Buffalo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I like our receivers anyway. Spend the money on OL depth, protect our QB so he can have an extra second or two this year and we'll be fine on offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball'n Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I like our receivers anyway. Spend the money on OL depth, protect our QB so he can have an extra second or two this year and we'll be fine on offense Lol, you like one decent wr and terrible wr's after? We have no #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Mario used this meeting to jack the new team for an extra 15 million in the deal. he has no intention of signing in Buffalo. The WR just plain abused the Bills. I'd drop him at the airport and let him wait till the Chargers pick him up tomorrow. I would throw him out of the hotel, and make him pay for his scrimps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 It especially hurts that AJ Smith stole him away from us. F*** both him and Meachem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) What the f***?!? Did he sign the SD contract while in Buffalo? This is the first time I've ever heard of a player doing this: going to one city and signing at another he hasn't even seen while still in the first city. Amazing. PTR Edited March 14, 2012 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I like our receivers anyway. Spend the money on OL depth, protect our QB so he can have an extra second or two this year and we'll be fine on offense I love Derek Hagan, David Nelson, Donald Jones, David Clowney, Naaman Roosevelt, Kamar Aiken, Marcus Easley and Brad Smith too. How many career catches do those guys have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Me too. It really pisses me off. This is the first time I've ever heard of a player doing this: going to one city and signing at another he hasn't even seen while still in the first city. Amazing. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Screw Meachem. I wish him nothing but ill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 IMO, the Bills made Meachem a very good offer and he was ready to sign. The Chargers called his agent sometime in the evening and offered him a lot of money (more than I thought he would get) as well as the #1 WR job now that Jackson is gone. They have a good QB and a great TE. This would be a no brainer for Meachem. The Chargers overpaid for him but they needed a guy. I don't blame Meachem one bit, and he likely thought he was going to sign with the Bills himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I love Derek Hagan, David Nelson, Donald Jones, David Clowney, Naaman Roosevelt, Kamar Aiken, Marcus Easley and Brad Smith too. How many career catches do those guys have? David Nelson 2011 - 61 rec. 658 yds. 5 td's Robert Meachem 2011 - 40 rec. 620 yds. 6 td's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepizzaking Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 David Nelson 2011 - 61 rec. 658 yds. 5 td's Robert Meachem 2011 - 40 rec. 620 yds. 6 td's Wow that really puts things into perspective. I figured SD paid a bit much to make up for Jackson leaving, but now I'm really glad we didn't pay this guy that much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 David Nelson 2011 - 61 rec. 658 yds. 5 td's Robert Meachem 2011 - 40 rec. 620 yds. 6 td's If averaging 10.4 yards per catch is good enough, why did Buffalo pursue Meachem? Check how many games Nelson was completely a non-factor, like for example the second half of the first NE game. Meachem may not be a game changer, but he averaged almost 5 yards more per reception and stretches defenses. Nelson on a good day is a #3 receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 If averaging 10.4 yards per catch is good enough, why did Buffalo pursue Meachem? Check how many games Nelson was completely a non-factor, like for example the second half of the first NE game. Meachem may not be a game changer, but he averaged almost 5 yards more per reception and stretches defenses. Nelson on a good day is a #3 receiver. Perhaps, but I think you'e overlooking how long Meachem has been in the league, the offense he's played in, and his draft position compared to Nelson... At the very least, Shouldn't Nelson be given the same amount of time to improve his stats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 This is the first time I've ever heard of a player doing this: going to one city and signing at another he hasn't even seen while still in the first city. Amazing. PTR Didn't Antoine Winfield pull the same on the Jets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 David Nelson seems like a stand up guy. Robert Meachem . . . not so much. Perhaps, but I think you'e overlooking how long Meachem has been in the league, the offense he's played in, and his draft position compared to Nelson... At the very least, Shouldn't Nelson be given the same amount of time to improve his stats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 As Rick James would say... thats ColdBlooded... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Perhaps, but I think you'e overlooking how long Meachem has been in the league, the offense he's played in, and his draft position compared to Nelson... At the very least, Shouldn't Nelson be given the same amount of time to improve his stats? David Nelson and Robert Meachem are about as different as you can get at the WR position while playing on completely different offenses. Apples to oranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Freddy Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 This is the first time I've ever heard of a player doing this: going to one city and signing at another he hasn't even seen while still in the first city. Amazing. PTR That about sums it up. Making history for all the wrong reasons. Such is life as a Bills fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 LMAO. You can't even make this kind of stuff up. I never wanted Meachem in the first place, but I would have been happy because he's an upgrade over Jones. I would have paid Garcon what he wanted myself to pair with Stevie for the next five years. However, what a fuggin dick. Unless, he told the Bills tonight that SD offered more and he and the Bills parted ways amicably, he's a flat out dickhead, and I wish him nothing but ill will in the future. My god, this organization keeps getting kicked in the dikk. And AJ Smith to boot. Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Little Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I really couldn't care less about Meachem - he's background noise. It's all about Williams. Get him and the free agency period is a huge success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/41156/chargers-try-to-rebound-with-meachem-signing In addition to Buffalo, the Chargers blew away two other teams with a huge offer for Meachem. It's nice that they recognize the magnitude the Chargers offered Meachem. He must have been giddy. I agree with Barry...this whole free agency hinges on Mario... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/41156/chargers-try-to-rebound-with-meachem-signing It's nice that they recognize the magnitude the Chargers offered Meachem. He must have been giddy. I agree with Barry...this whole free agency hinges on Mario... This was Meachem's pay day and chance to be a #1 WR. He wasn't going to be that here and he probably wasn't getting an offer like the Chargers. The goal is still Mario Williams and if he signs tomorrow people won't care about Meachem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) of course this raises the spectre that is in the back of our minds. Are people still using us, after all these years, as the team that negotiates their "real" contract with the other team that they really want to be with? I mean, did he even visit San Diego? I know he came to buffalo. So we can wine and dine, and the other team just faxes over a $$ number, and he goes instantly with the other team? What's that? I think we all know what that is. Edited March 14, 2012 by maddenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Whoa. A lot of people taking this one way too personally. It's robert meachem, guys, nothing to get excited about. So he decided to go to SoCal with a much better QB than we have here. I dont really blame him. He's a borderline 2 WR anyways. Give me a blindfold and a dartboard and i'll find u a rookie meachem in the 4th round of the draft this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) I am not taking this personally. I just want him to f**k himself. Whoa. A lot of people taking this one way too personally. It's robert meachem, guys, nothing to get excited about. So he decided to go to SoCal with a much better QB than we have here. I dont really blame him. He's a borderline 2 WR anyways. Give me a blindfold and a dartboard and i'll find u a rookie meachem in the 4th round of the draft this year. Edited March 14, 2012 by Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepizzaking Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 According to ESPN the SD offer was a magnitude above what ANYONE else was offering, including us. I don't even think the Bills care too much, or really even blame Meacham, given the price SD was willing to pay. Plus, my timeline may be off, but I think the news that Jackson signed with TB broke after Meacham was on his way here. It's likely SD called up and flat out said "blank check if you come here." Why is that an indictment of the Bills? We have a plan and acceptable salary ranges. Breaking the bank over Meacham would have made no sense. Breaking it over Williams does, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 According to ESPN the SD offer was a magnitude above what ANYONE else was offering, including us. I don't even think the Bills care too much, or really even blame Meacham, given the price SD was willing to pay. Plus, my timeline may be off, but I think the news that Jackson signed with TB broke after Meacham was on his way here. It's likely SD called up and flat out said "blank check if you come here." Why is that an indictment of the Bills? We have a plan and acceptable salary ranges. Breaking the bank over Meacham would have made no sense. Breaking it over Williams does, imo. This is what I tried to point out above - I think SD blew every other out of the water. They were desperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) I am not taking this personally. I just want him to f**k himself. Your second sentence is contradicting your first. Seriously, you dont even know the guy. SD offered way more money than anyone else. Yet Meachem should go f**k himself. Edited March 14, 2012 by Beerball Inappropriate comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev.Mattb74 ESQ. Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 the article said 14 million guaranteed over the first two years. At seven mill a year why not pony up another 1.5 a year and keep vj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EldaBillsFan Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I said from the start not a fan of meachem I just like that we were aggressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 1331708024[/url]' post='2404895']According to ESPN the SD offer was a magnitude above what ANYONE else was offering, including us. I don't even think the Bills care too much, or really even blame Meacham, given the price SD was willing to pay. Plus, my timeline may be off, but I think the news that Jackson signed with TB broke after Meacham was on his way here. It's likely SD called up and flat out said "blank check if you come here." Why is that an indictment of the Bills? We have a plan and acceptable salary ranges. Breaking the bank over Meacham would have made no sense. Breaking it over Williams does, imo. I understand this and agree. It just makes me more nervous that another team will do this to Mario and sweep him outta here. GET THE INK ON THE PAPER NOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Not surprised. I really have a feeling we won't sign anyone notable... as usual. Even if we try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 As I said in another thread, San Diego overpaid for a player who put up D. Nelson type numbers in the most prolific pass offense ever. Can't blame the Bills for not trying to match or for Meachem takin the deal. M. Williams situation is different because its doubtful anyone will come over the top and offer more money than the Bills currently are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkep32 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I thought meachem would have been a good addition, we still need a solid WR-2. I know he is not all that but would have liked his skill set for us. Do you think bills will make a run at mario manningham if they get the deal done soon with super mario? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 As I said in another thread, San Diego overpaid for a player who put up D. Nelson type numbers in the most prolific pass offense ever. Can't blame the Bills for not trying to match or for Meachem takin the deal. M. Williams situation is different because its doubtful anyone will come over the top and offer more money than the Bills currently are. Spot on. Doesn't mean we get Williams - but it doesn't mean we don't either. Hang in there Bills fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 we are a joke. like 8 wrs sign and we dopn't getone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 we are a joke. like 8 wrs sign and we dopn't getone? they aren't done yet - multiple WR's still out there... only one legit pass rusher though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Well I've gotten confirmation on two rumors I'd heard through the years. The reasons he was always low on the saints depth chart was in fact tied to 1)it took him a looooooong time to digest the offense. I'm talking 2 full seasons to be able to be 100% up to speed on the playbook 2) Coaches (and drew) hated his tendency to catch with his body, not hands. Probably not a great thing for an erratic arm like fitzs. At those dollars I'm ok passing (though I'm not surprised at the total money - had been saying 6+ and as deals came out today ventured that would be too low) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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