BRAWNDO Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 To me, and I would have been interested in Gibson myself for the right price, it was simply a matter of the Bills didn't want him for the money he was asking. He was reportedly asking for $6m a year. The Bills likely were informed of his parameters and said no thanks. I'd imagine he got about 5 mil a year for the first two years of his Dolphin contract. The Bills probably thought that was way too much for a player like that. I'm not just sticking up for the team. If we find out that Gibson signed for 3-4m a season I will be pissed that we didn't go after him. We need at least two new WR that can play right away. Rookie WR often don't do much. I still am interested in Hayward-Bey. Can't disagree with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I think he had to call first. You know. So the redial button would work. http://instantrimshot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Quite frankly they're wasting a chance. Stevie is doing his best to recruit guys, but nobody in management is listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Quite frankly they're wasting a chance. Stevie is doing his best to recruit guys, but nobody in management is listening. Two friends of mine, including the venerable AKC formerly of this board, had lunch with Stevie in LA a couple days ago. The Bills set it up with our Bills Backers group. Stevie said don't worry about the Bills not signing big guys, they will wait and swoop in and sign some second tier guys, and that he and CJ and Fred were actively pursuing a bunch of guys to come play. Gibson was likely one of them (and, again, IMO, the team thought he was asking too much money). But SJ wasn't at all mad about free agency and the direction the team was going. Edited March 16, 2013 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Two friends of mine, including the venerable AKC formerly of this board, had lunch with Stevie in LA a couple days ago. The Bills set it up with our Bills Backers group. Stevie said don't worry about the Bills not signing big guys, they will wait and swoop in and sign some second tier guys, and that he and CJ and Fred were actively pursuing a bunch of guys to come play. Gibson was likely one of them (and, again, IMO, the team thought he was asking too much money). But SJ wasn't at all mad about free agency and the direction the team was going. See if they'll stop by and post about it, it'd be pretty cool to hear about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I keep flashing back to Russ stating how they were now going to be an "attacking organization." They have a funny way of showing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Trooth Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 We need a number 1 wr. We have a 2,3,4, and if Easley pans out (fingers crossed) we have a 5 to spell our 3 & 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 just do om ed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 See if they'll stop by and post about it, it'd be pretty cool to hear about it. I will ask them both, or at least to relay some more info about what Stevie said. I'll see them both on St Patty's day. They said SJ was great. I think if he said anything really noteworthy they would have told me already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I can't believe…never mind. Too true. To me it's interesting how the environment surrounding the team might make it very difficult for the Bills decision makers to function properly. There is no basis for success and there's a very impatient and disgusted fan base. The team might want to plead patience and tell the fans that they are finally on the right track but on what would they have to base these claims? Only the unknown future. I guess I would feel better if they tendered their UFAs and were at least a bit more open about what their plan is. The silence makes me nervous, but perhaps it's the smarter approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Only thing I know is none of this drivel will mean squat in 6 months. We are gonna kick Miami's ass and thats all I've got to say about that. jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 theyve already told you the plan, many times a. let other teams fight for the top of the chart guys 3. wait until later and get the inevitable better values that always emerge russ is doomed cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Not doubting he was interested and the Bills never made a call, but if he really wanted to play for the Bills wouldn't he have had his agent contact the them to gauge interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Not doubting he was interested and the Bills never made a call, but if he really wanted to play for the Bills wouldn't he have had his agent contact the them to gauge interest? I think people are looking into this way too much. Stevie Johnson is good friends apparently with Brandon Gibson (you can tell from the tweets). SJ probably thinks he's a good receiver because he's his friend, and probably thought that would be awesome to have my "cuz" play on the same offense together because he knows we need more WR weapons now that Nelson and Jones are gone. And Gibson, knowing the Bills lack a #2, thought the same thing. That is likely the mutual interest. Not the team. If the Bills aren't interested in paying him, he's no longer interested in teaming up with his pal, SJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 When I read this earlier this afternoon, I have to admit, I threw up in my mouth a bit. A decent receiver who actually wants to come here, yet we are happy with one true receiver on the roster. This team is pathetic. I guess they are just waiting until every other team is done in Free Agency, then whatever scraps are left, players who can't sign anywhere else might consider Buffalo. More then likely though, we will fil the 15 holes on this roster with the 6 draft picks they have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Tim Graham's original quote, tweet and article said, "A source informed me shortly after wide receiver Brandon Gibson signed a three-year deal with the Dolphins that Gibson wanted to play with his buddy, Bills receiver Stevie Johnson." Not the Bills. He wanted to play with SJ. Granted, it's the same thing, but it's not like the source said Gibson targeted the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Not doubting he was interested and the Bills never made a call, but if he really wanted to play for the Bills wouldn't he have had his agent contact the them to gauge interest? Brian Billick is looking on incredulously. How dare they... Not again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffMuff Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Lol, Gibson who? Really, C'mon man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I can't believe the complete lack of respect for Brandon Gibson by the Bills. Im happy this is catching on as a meme around here. I chuckle every time I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDRupp Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 theyve already told you the plan, many times a. let other teams fight for the top of the chart guys 3. wait until later and get the inevitable better values that always emerge russ is doomed cheap Correct. No franchise QB and no WR for opposite Stevie. Look for those positions at the top of the draft folks.... Maybe a value signing at WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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