Doc Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 That's what I think. The problem arises when Dansby realizes he's not going to get the money he wanted, does he want to come to a team like the Bills? This might be his best offer, and he may like Pettine and the way the team is looking. Buddy, however, didn't sound enthusiastic. Could be gamesmanship. Basically saying we don't need him anymore but would still welcome him (if he lowers his price). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Well if we go after Brandon Moore instead I won't be too upset. We still have a lot of cap to burn so we gotta be signing someone. Yes, that would be the direction I'd go after not getting OL help this weekend. He'd be a nice insurance policy for a line that has a lot of inexperience at the OG spot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 That's what I think. The problem arises when Dansby realizes he's not going to get the money he wanted, does he want to come to a team like the Bills? This might be his best offer, and he may like Pettine and the way the team is looking. Buddy, however, didn't sound enthusiastic. Â This seems like a likely sticking point. Dansby is good, and I would be happy to have him, but no one is going to overpay for a non-superstar, non-pass rusher QB who is past 30. As also pointed out, it could be gamesmanship, and taking a LB who could possibly start, I don't know of any other suitors who walked away from the draft desperate...maybe the Ravens, but they just had a ton of cash tied up with Flacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Q: Was there a chance to sign him (Dansby) before the draft or was it a situation with you meeting just to meet? BN: I would just say it did not work out to be honest. At that time. Â Sounds to me like it was all about money. Dansby wanted more than Buffalo was willing to give. Â As I speculated upthread, Dansby probably came in hoping for $4 million per and the Bills probably weren't willing to go much past $2 million. Â I'm guessing they've whittled down the difference but not to the point of agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 As I speculated upthread, Dansby probably came in hoping for $4 million per and the Bills probably weren't willing to go much past $2 million. Â I'm guessing they've whittled down the difference but not to the point of agreement. Dansby's next move may be to wait to training camps open and see if any injuries re-open demand for him. That's a very risky move for a 30+ year old guy, but one that would help him get paid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 There's no reason for the Bills or Dansby to panic at this point. It's April. If I were Dansby's agent, I'd tell him to wait until training camp when someone like Pat Willis blows a tire and a team is more desperate for his services. There is simply no reason for him to sign a low offer at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFLBighits Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 This seems like a likely sticking point. Dansby is good, and I would be happy to have him, but no one is going to overpay for a non-superstar, non-pass rusher QB who is past 30. As also pointed out, it could be gamesmanship, and taking a LB who could possibly start, I don't know of any other suitors who walked away from the draft desperate...maybe the Ravens, but they just had a ton of cash tied up with Flacco. He would be a superstar with our current linebackers currently on the roster including new rookie ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 The Jints are interested in him too. They drafted no LBs this year either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 The Jints are interested in him too. They drafted no LBs this year either. Â The Jints can have him then. There's no need to sign a vet when we have promising young LBs in need of development. Save the money for Byrd. It's not like we are San Fran or Atlanta looking for the missing piece to push us over the top next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 The Jints can have him then. There's no need to sign a vet when we have promising young LBs in need of development. Save the money for Byrd. It's not like we are San Fran or Atlanta looking for the missing piece to push us over the top next season. Â I still think we should bring in Dansby on a one or two year deal, less than 3 million per. We are uber thin at MLB even with Kiko. If Sheppard and Kiko take the job from him good but what if we get injuries there? I don't buy into the idea that signing Dansby would take away playing time from a young player. If a guy like Brandham or Sheppard gets benched for Dansby than they simply weren't good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 The Jints are interested in him too. They drafted no LBs this year either. Â Dan Connor currently slated as their starting MLB.....wasn't a starter on Dallas. Mark Herzlich behind him. Â I would say they are going to have a good look at Mr. Dansby. They got gashed last year against the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) The Jints can have him then. There's no need to sign a vet when we have promising young LBs in need of development. Save the money for Byrd. It's not like we are San Fran or Atlanta looking for the missing piece to push us over the top next season. I disagree. This is the best time to bring him in. He has swagger, he has exp, has played as a thumper and covered.Alonso and Sheppard , Bradham White Moats(?) all could make use the the void of exp now that Barnett is gone. and heck the guy still hits and plays every play. Â i wish that Bills find the money and just get him regardless. imagine his agent is the problem at this point. But since he has floated for this long and seen that Bills might be serious about getting good quickly.... Â I still think we should bring in Dansby on a one or two year deal, less than 3 million per. We are uber thin at MLB even with Kiko. If Sheppard and Kiko take the job from him good but what if we get injuries there? I don't buy into the idea that signing Dansby would take away playing time from a young player. If a guy like Brandham or Sheppard gets benched for Dansby than they simply weren't good enough. yes Edited April 28, 2013 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Well if we go after Brandon Moore instead I won't be too upset. We still have a lot of cap to burn so we gotta be signing someone. Â You don't want Brandon Moore. Brandon Moore is a awful turnstile of a guard. I live in New Jersey I've seen a lot of him/listened to jet fans complain. Anything the Bills pay Brandon Moore would be overpayment. he sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 (edited) Â Â The Jints can have him then. There's no need to sign a vet when we have promising young LBs in need of development. Save the money for Byrd. It's not like we are San Fran or Atlanta looking for the missing piece to push us over the top next season. Â I hate that mindset. It's nice for young guys to be surrounded by competent players. You learn how to play the game right and develop well when you can count on the guys on both sides of you. When you don't trust them, you get bad habits that are hard to break. See last year - think our linebackers got better playing in a disaster? Â Not saying dansby is out savior but the "just throw a bunch of rookies out there" approach is rarely the right one. Especially with Kiki being an Oregon kid we won't see til after a late graduation I suspect Edited April 28, 2013 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan888 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 You don't want Brandon Moore. Brandon Moore is a awful turnstile of a guard. I live in New Jersey I've seen a lot of him/listened to jet fans complain. Anything the Bills pay Brandon Moore would be overpayment. he sucks Really? PFF had him rated higher than Levitre for last year. Of course they also said George Wilson was pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 You don't want Brandon Moore. Brandon Moore is a awful turnstile of a guard. I live in New Jersey I've seen a lot of him/listened to jet fans complain. Anything the Bills pay Brandon Moore would be overpayment. he sucks  I live in New Jersey too and I too hear a lot from Jets fans. The opinion of Brandon Moore I got was that he was a decent guard. Not great but not good but not terrible either. That's what I hear, and from the times I watch the Jets I see Brandon Moore as being decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Really? PFF had him rated higher than Levitre for last year. Of course they also said George Wilson was pretty good. He wasn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 To re-state an earlier thought, I believe that the Bills do not view Dansby as a true 3-down LB anymore like he was in the past. Â If this is the case, then there's no need to throw money at the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I still think we should bring in Dansby on a one or two year deal, less than 3 million per. We are uber thin at MLB even with Kiko. If Sheppard and Kiko take the job from him good but what if we get injuries there? I don't buy into the idea that signing Dansby would take away playing time from a young player. If a guy like Brandham or Sheppard gets benched for Dansby than they simply weren't good enough. That's great but obviously Dansby isn't going to sign for that anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan888 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 He wasn't? The general consensus here is that he wasn't any good. I don't know about his overall playing but his dropped interceptions did kill us a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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