BuffaloBaumer Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The question I have is.....would we have looked at Spikes and others if we had signed Byrd? If the answer is no, then it will help ease the pain in the secondary. Actually, just lie and tell me no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The question I have is.....would we have looked at Spikes and others if we had signed Byrd? If the answer is no, then it will help ease the pain in the secondary. Actually, just lie and tell me no No CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCOHEN13 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I hope you are right! What do we all think is a fair contract for Spikes? 4 years/$20M? CBF I hope you are right! What do we all think is a fair contract for Spikes? 4 years/$20M? CBF He's young enough and plays a position that would be nice to get a 4 yr deal... Hopefully at least 3 but hopefully under $5 mil a yr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The Wiki edits are all over the place right now. One edit says 6 years, $60 mil, heh. Oh community run pages. Great for some things, but for others not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 "Spikes signed a 4 year deal worth $50 million with the Buffalo Bills. He also has taken up tap dancing and hot yoga in order to change his image." lol CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hahaha, awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I wonder what the long-term outlook of Biff Co would have been post-Almanac. Even staked to enormous wealth, I can't believe he was much of a businessman and he seemed to have a pretty high burn rate expense-wise, so I could see cash flow problems looming down the road a bit. BiffCo was a multi tiered enterprise, specializing in toxic disposal. But the REAL cash came from the Paradise Casino. Kinda tough for a casino owner to go broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So why was Spikes a healthy scratch for the Pats multiple times last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So why was Spikes a healthy scratch for the Pats multiple times last year? I don't think he missed a regular season game last year. He was benched in the postseason after being late to a team meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So why was Spikes a healthy scratch for the Pats multiple times last year? Late for practice, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 If he really can't cover well in the pass then move on. So many teams pass on any down. You can't predict it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I don't think he missed a regular season game last year. He was benched in the postseason after being late to a team meeting. i think the story devolved into - he totally missed a team meeting while tweeting out pics of his car snowed in, but not calling anyone at the facility to let them know. pats tossed him on IR, and a few days/week later his agent made a comment that he couldve played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Beeeews Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 This would be the Bills signing Bryan Cox v. 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Am I the only one not ecstatic about this? I think that he is a good run stuffing LB but its not like when Takeo came. This guy is limited and can help the run D. I would expect him to improve the run D in a similar manner to the way that Lawson improved the pass d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Late for practice, I believe. set up a car service for him and Dareus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So which came first, Kiko being moved to OLB or Spikes visiting buffalo? set up a car service for him and Dareus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 set up a car service for him and Dareus. get them on the dez bryant babysitting plan. get a coach to follow them around and drive them to practices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Am I the only one not ecstatic about this? I think that he is a good run stuffing LB but its not like when Takeo came. This guy is limited and can help the run D. I would expect him to improve the run D in a similar manner to the way that Lawson improved the pass d. mixed feelings - hes good at his role but that its so specialized brings some of the same issues you have. its continuing to point at a real basic schwartz 43 scheme. i also liked having players that were super flexible allowing disguise in the scheme..... that said schwartz has had some success, and this would be his most talented unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So why was Spikes a healthy scratch for the Pats multiple times last year? He was saving himself for his new career with The Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 mixed feelings - hes good at his role but that its so specialized brings some of the same issues you have. its continuing to point at a real basic schwartz 43 scheme. i also liked having players that were super flexible allowing disguise in the scheme..... that said schwartz has had some success, and this would be his most talented unit. You've got a flexible d-line with ok depth. You'll have flexible OLB's and surprisingly decent depth. You have a safety that can play corner, a guy who covers the slot well and you just brought in a guy that just might challenge for a starting CB spot who is at worst depth. I think the defense will be ok. <edit>did I really say that I think the defense will be ok?</edit> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Timmy found a friend to pee on Spikes. Someone who only has the Bills interests at heart. http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/03/14/fred-smerlas-gives-fair-warning-brandon-spikes-questions-character-commitment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Timmy found a friend to pee on Spikes. Someone who only has the Bills interests at heart. http://bills.buffalo...ter-commitment/ omg why doesnt he just quit the Buffalo News?? I swear he has to put a negative spin on every Bills related story CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Timmy found a friend to pee on Spikes. Someone who only has the Bills interests at heart. http://bills.buffalo...ter-commitment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So the suggestion is that we'd be better without Spikes, than with him, and him potentially having character flaws? I'm sick of character being the determining factor on if we keep a player. I'll take a couple bad apples as long as the team wins games. Tired of this BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) You've got a flexible d-line with ok depth. You'll have flexible OLB's and surprisingly decent depth. You have a safety that can play corner, a guy who covers the slot well and you just brought in a guy that just might challenge for a starting CB spot who is at worst depth. I think the defense will be ok. <edit>did I really say that I think the defense will be ok?</edit> right - and i dont mean we dont have a good unit, but although youve called me on it a few times this offseason i think it points to a certain style of defense. the schwartz hire pointed to 43 basic nonblitzing get the pressure with the front 4 scheme, and then the LB coach hire fit that same, now the rivers signing and spikes possibility points towards that same style --- i dont love the style but know it can be successful with the right talent, and we certainly have talent Edited March 14, 2014 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Good lord I cannot stand Tim Graham. He sucks at life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 He's been hanging around with his mentor, Jerry "The Bag of the D" Sullivan too much. omg why doesnt he just quit the Buffalo News?? I swear he has to put a negative spin on every Bills related story CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juno999 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 i'd Crimea river, and sign.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Schwartz coaches his players to play dirty and nasty. I like dirty and nasty IF it leads to more wins. I'd love to see Wilfork and Dareus take turns stomping on Brady's head and ankles. Like Suh did in the past. I'd love to see Spikes eye gouge Geno Smith while he is down, like Spikes did in the past. With a win that would make my day! Kick them when they're down and step on their package while you're at it! Why would you not want your defense to be feared? Much better than the keystone cops defense we usually put out there. Edited March 14, 2014 by Why So Serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 http://bills.buffalo...ter-commitment/ Love the line "....Smerlas called me this afternoon to talk about something else" Too funny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Love the line "....Smerlas called me this afternoon to talk about something else" Too funny... Yeah, the weather. Edited March 14, 2014 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Love the line "....Smerlas called me this afternoon to talk about something else" Too funny... lol I thought that too. Trying to make himself look important as well as a credible source. Epic fail Go back to Ohio CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 omg why doesnt he just quit the Buffalo News?? I swear he has to put a negative spin on every Bills related story CBF What is the negative spin here? Simply curious to hear your point. It appears that a guy in tune w/ the situation in NE is skeptical over his character. I think it's a valid concern. I think there's a lot of posters here that really want Spikes but if they had any reservation about him it would have to do with his character IMO. And that he's slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 OMG just shut up Graham.... Look how well making strong efforts to keep all "goodie two shoes" players has done for the Bills over the past 10 + years. Smerlas is NOT the guy you want to take advice from any way. 10 years of his radio show and putting his foot in his mouth constantly have shown that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPR4444 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Love the line "....Smerlas called me this afternoon to talk about something else" Too funny... hilarious. they were probably exchanging theories on the missing Malaysian plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I love all the comments like "I don't know if I want Spikes. He's excellent against the run but a liability in the passing game." Our atrocious run defense is nearly as responsible as poor QB play in terms of losing games. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichebiche Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 OMG just shut up Graham.... Look how well making strong efforts to keep all "goodie two shoes" players has done for the Bills over the past 10 + years. Smerlas is NOT the guy you want to take advice from any way. 10 years of his radio show and putting his foot in his mouth constantly have shown that. Yeah what he said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 What is the negative spin here? Simply curious to hear your point. It appears that a guy in tune w/ the situation in NE is skeptical over his character. I think it's a valid concern. I think there's a lot of posters here that really want Spikes but if they had any reservation about him it would have to do with his character IMO. And that he's slow. Spikes is better than who we have at MLB currently (Kiko is OLB now). Screw the character talk. Screw the "slow" talk. He's an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I love all the comments like "I don't know if I want Spikes. He's excellent against the run but a liability in the passing game." Our atrocious run defense is nearly as responsible as poor QB play in terms of losing games. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. you're not alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 What is the negative spin here? Simply curious to hear your point. It appears that a guy in tune w/ the situation in NE is skeptical over his character. I think it's a valid concern. I think there's a lot of posters here that really want Spikes but if they had any reservation about him it would have to do with his character IMO. And that he's slow. No problem. Its obvious that most of the Bills fans are pumped ab out this move (if you search Brandon Spikes on Twitter you can see all the excited fan tweets) and my issue is that Tim Graham, as always focuses on the negative side of this news thus happering the level of excitement for Bills fans. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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