FutureBillsGM Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Jason LaCanfora just tweeted the Eagles are looking for a 3rd round pick and probably would accept a 4th, otherwise, they plan to keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Makes a ton of sense from the Bills' standpoint, which obviously means it won't happen. Â Thanks for adding your thoughtful insight to this forum. Â Before you make a trade like this you have to ask yourself if you can do as good or better by just drafting a player with the pick you are trading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Jason LaCanfora just tweeted the Eagles are looking for a 3rd round pick and probably would accept a 4th, otherwise, they plan to keep him. Not only will we give you a 4th but will throw in Chris Williams as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 The odd part is that Williams' contract is certainly not at a discount. They paid a premium price for a discount guard. I don't really understand why he was the one that they handed that money to when there were a bunch of guards considered to be superior that ultimately went for roughly the same amount? The Williams thing is puzzling to me. Â yea - its still less compared to some of the premiere guys but they certainly seemed to give decent/average vet money to a guy that hasnt shown to be as good as that. not a huge deal, so im not losing sleep over it, but im strongly on record as agreeing with your take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Not only will we give you a 4th but will throw in Chris Williams as well!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Not only will we give you a 4th but will throw in Chris Williams as well!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 yea - its still less compared to some of the premiere guys but they certainly seemed to give decent/average vet money to a guy that hasnt shown to be as good as that. not a huge deal, so im not losing sleep over it, but im strongly on record as agreeing with your take. It is not Levitre money but they could have paid less for someone like Travelle Wharton who is considered a better player (albeit older). The whole thing was kind of weird with all of the names that were out there. Hopefully, he pulls a Jerry Hughes and resurrects his career. Buffalo can be the place that 1st round "busts" go to become good NFL players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I would rather roll with Williams and Urbik for 2014, draft a quality young G/OT like Gabe Jackson or Brandon Thomas in the 2nd or 3rd, and save the excess cap money to re-sign our current talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I would rather roll with Williams and Urbik for 2014, draft a quality young G/OT like Gabe Jackson or Brandon Thomas in the 2nd or 3rd, and save the excess cap money to re-sign our current talent. I totally hear what you are saying and as others pointed out it looks like the Bills way. Not drafting one at all and finding one on a practice squad or after cuts late in the summer, could be another route they take. The second allows them to see what they have first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Levitre is earning $6.5M in 2014. The Bills weren't interested in re-signing him. What makes you think that they want a 32 year old guard who wants the same money, if not more? This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Guys the bills are not going to do this....not in a draft where it is widely speculated that starting OL talent will be found as deep as the 3rd round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 i'm living in the philly area, and i hear their sportscasters. according to them, mathis has been shopped by his agent because he wants a raise from his 5.2 million salary at 32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/26/evan-mathis-wants-a-new-contract-eagles-may-trade-him/ Â http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/26/eagles-previously-gave-mathis-permission-to-seek-trade/ Â When $5.5 a year for the next three years simply ain't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/26/evan-mathis-wants-a-new-contract-eagles-may-trade-him/ Â http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/26/eagles-previously-gave-mathis-permission-to-seek-trade/ Â When $5.5 a year for the next three years simply ain't enough. Â i get the feeling that the eagles office heard the offer and said, 'we think that what you have is more than reasonable. but if you can find someone who is willing to take your salary, increase it annnnnd give us a draft pick in the process then go with god my son.' Â since they've been at it a few weeks, i'm getting the feeling that the list of people who are willing to do that is not very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Guys the bills are not going to do this....not in a draft where it is widely speculated that starting OL talent will be found as deep as the 3rd round  I agree, this likely won't happen. As far as I know, there's not any speculation that the Bills are interested in him or any trade talks between the two teams.  That being said, it's an interesting topic. I think in some cases, it's worth taking a risk by trading and paying a guy. This could be a good example. First, there is really no guarantee that drafting a Guard in the 3rd or 4th round will work out. In fact, no matter how deep the draft is, chances are better that the draft pick flames out than he becomes a solid NFL starter. It's just statistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 The grass is always greener.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks for adding your thoughtful insight to this forum. Â Before you make a trade like this you have to ask yourself if you can do as good or better by just drafting a player with the pick you are trading. Â I'm sure you've seen this persons many posts lately so I'm sure you know he's not even really looking at the content of whats being talked about. He/she is just taking every opportunity to bash the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Pass on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Id give a 4th.....I would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Nevermind. I didn't realize he's 32. Could've sworn he was just drafted... Edited March 28, 2014 by DStebb716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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