Dorkington Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I like the signing, confused by one year deal, but also confused why we are shopping for a DT when we have way bigger needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I like the signing, confused by one year deal, but also confused why we are shopping for a DT when we have way bigger needs. Who says we're only looking at 1 player at a time? Who says that in Pettine's new Defense adding another DT/NT isnt as important as another LB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) I like the signing, confused by one year deal, but also confused why we are shopping for a DT when we have way bigger needs. maybe the front office is looking for value wherever they can get it, a "most bang for the buck" type thing. they may have also looked at video of last years run defense and thought it might not be a bad thing to try to start fixing it. Edited April 2, 2013 by swnybillsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I like the signing, confused by one year deal, but also confused why we are shopping for a DT when we have way bigger needs. They need a rotation at DT. Additionally need some insurance in case Dareus has any stamina or conditioning issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Wait one cotton pick in minute!!! Everyone knows the Bills dropped the ball by not signing anyone in the first 12 hours of free agency...this guy must really suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I like the signing, confused by one year deal, but also confused why we are shopping for a DT when we have way bigger needs. Doesn't mean DT is not a need. Can't always get the players in the order you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Fantastic signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I like the signing, confused by one year deal, but also confused why we are shopping for a DT when we have way bigger needs. Well may be the boys in the lab aren't finished cooking up the players to fill these "way bigger needs." Precisely who should we have signed instead of Branch> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I like the signing, confused by one year deal, but also confused why we are shopping for a DT when we have way bigger needs. Somebody has a boo boo foot again so we definitely need a DT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Who says we're only looking at 1 player at a time? Who says that in Pettine's new Defense adding another DT/NT isnt as important as another LB? Exactly...Especially when you consider that fact that the Bills only had one true NT...And he's missed the better part of the past two years with back issues...Considering that point, it's a huge signing... I pretty much assume with Pettine's system the Bills will manufacture more pressure on the QB...But defending the run...without a true NT...is an entirely different story...For 3 years now teams have lined up and run the ball right at they heart of the Bills Defense with not just good, but at times tremendous success...Was some of that LB's missing tackles and blowing their gap assignments? No doubt about it... But it was also Dareus, Williams, or whoever else was in the middle getting owned at times... So anyway...Nothing wrong with bringing in someone who can help plug up the middle...Especially with Troup's future in as much doubt as his actual ability to be effective...And I consider any move that will keep KW, and Dareus, off the Nose to be in the Bills best interest... Edited April 2, 2013 by KOKBILLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I like the signing, confused by one year deal, but also confused why we are shopping for a DT when we have way bigger needs. So would you be happier with a bad signing at a position of need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 So would you be happier with a bad signing at a position of need? I've decided Dork is either a staunchly committed troll or the most miserable person on the face of the planet (albeit not mutually exclusive from troll). Either way, the ignore function be thine friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Bills Website Interview with Branch: http://www.buffalobills.com/media-center/videos/Bills-Focus-Alan-Branch-1-on-1-Interview/bc477974-df22-498f-8d76-4b8ca2215637 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Kelvin Sheppard should be celebrating. I think he stinks, but he'll stink a lot less with a more stout DL. And this guy is more stout than anyone they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 PR observation: BB.com already has a story on him. Nearly a week after Kolb, I have yet to see anything there about that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 PR observation: BB.com already has a story on him. Nearly a week after Kolb, I have yet to see anything there about that guy. I assume that it is simply a personal thing, and that Kolb is just on vacation, or moving, or whatever. It's a done deal, they just have to get him in town and sign the contract. As soon as he signs he will be paraded around. You could tell from what Marrone said today, he is just waiting until it is "official" and then will talk. Marrone even said he will go out of his way to come back and talk to the media guys as soon as that happens, so you know he just expects it is a formality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 If we signed Aaron Rogers, there would be parading the second he signed the contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 If we signed Aaron Rogers, there would be parading the second he signed the contract. But Kolb hasn't signed the contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaMike Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 They need a rotation at DT. Additionally need some insurance in case Dareus has any stamina or conditioning issues. Wait -- i thought it was CJ that got winded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Who says we're only looking at 1 player at a time? Who says that in Pettine's new Defense adding another DT/NT isnt as important as another LB? Like I said, I'm confused about it. Obviously they have a plan and priorities that don't match up with my thoughts. Hence why I have a desk jockey job, and not a job in the NFL. So would you be happier with a bad signing at a position of need? Why does it have to be that? I'd rather have a solid signing at a position of "need". Like I said, I'm ok with this signing, just a bit confused by it. I'm not saying its a bad signing at all. I've decided Dork is either a staunchly committed troll or the most miserable person on the face of the planet (albeit not mutually exclusive from troll). Either way, the ignore function be thine friend. Believe it or not, I'm quite happy. I'm just not "trusting" of the Bills in general, they make a lot of mistakes. As I said above, I like the signing, just a bit confused by it. Another person mentioned rotation, which is a good point, as I'm sure Carrington will be more used as a DE in the hybrid defense that it sounds like we're running. Consider me educated. Sorry for trolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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