papazoid Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 2015 NFL Free Agent Class May Be the Best Ever Read more: http://wallstcheatsheet.com/sports/the-2015-nfl-free-agent-class-may-be-the-best-ever.html/?a=viewall#ixzz3NcohZCo3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 A lot of Broncos on that list.cant sign them all and bring Manning back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 except for....................unfortunately......................Quarterbacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Julius Thomas would be a nice addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoteTheRaven83 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Julius Thomas would be a nice addition. No thanks. Until we get a QB and solidify our o-line, I don't want anymore receiving targets. Don't really care for anyone on that list other than Gerald McCoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 No thanks. Until we get a QB and solidify our o-line, I don't want anymore receiving targets. Don't really care for anyone on that list other than Gerald McCoy. Should not be an either/or situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Bills haven't had a good TE since Metzelaars. I'll gladly take Julius Thomas and pay him Jimmy Graham numbers . For some reason the Bills treat the TE position like a disease. All the great offenses have great TE's these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 this doesnt list the most important FA that we are going to sign Lupati the guard for 49'ers. I say let Hughes walk and put the money into getting Lupati. Instantly our offense will be improved with a pro bowl mauler in there between Wood and Glenn It will ease the pain of not having a first round draft pick and give us a chance to develop a qb that actually has time to throw the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Bills haven't had a good TE since Metzelaars. I'll gladly take Julius Thomas and pay him Jimmy Graham numbers . For some reason the Bills treat the TE position like a disease. All the great offenses have great TE's these days. Unfortunately, most "insiders" seem to think the Broncos will franchise tag Julius Thomas as a TE, doing exactly what the Saints did with Graham. Much cheaper Broncos free agents that they may not be able to sign: Orlando Franklin (G/T, but he's not having a good year), Wil Montgomery (C who took over midseason and really stabilized the line -- could allow Wood to move to G and do the same for the Bills) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Bills haven't had a good TE since Metzelaars. I'll gladly take Julius Thomas and pay him Jimmy Graham numbers . For some reason the Bills treat the TE position like a disease. All the great offenses have great TE's these days. Maybe a new HC with a 2015 NFL offensive mindset will change the Bills' archaic thinking. One can hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Julius Thomas would be a nice addition. Why?? We have the Canisius kid...Megahertz. He's money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Why?? We have the Canisius kid...Megahertz. He's money. But seriously, having run through just about every mediocre power forward out there, how long before NFL teams start bringing in 7 foot centers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Why?? We have the Canisius kid...Megahertz. He's money. I believe it's Manshitz, Megahertz plays for the Detroits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Should not be an either/or situation. a very good TE helps a young QB out A LOT. Good O-line and TE. Thomas would be a huge addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 this doesnt list the most important FA that we are going to sign Lupati the guard for 49'ers. I say let Hughes walk and put the money into getting Lupati. Instantly our offense will be improved with a pro bowl mauler in there between Wood and Glenn It will ease the pain of not having a first round draft pick and give us a chance to develop a qb that actually has time to throw the ball Can't agree with this. If it's a choice between Hughes and Iupati, I take the pass rushing DE every time. It's just so much more important. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Julius Thomas would be a nice addition. Him or Cameron or Clay. Any of them would be upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramses Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Can't agree with this. If it's a choice between Hughes and Iupati, I take the pass rushing DE every time. It's just so much more important. GO BILLS!!! But is this true? I would say this year proved that is not the case with our top rank defense and our bottom rank offense. Even 3 pro bowlers and a fourth who can get after the quarterback wasn't enough to get us in the playoffs. I would have traded hughes for iupati this year. Maybe all it would have taken is one great G to elevate the play of the oline where people like woods can just focus on his job and not cover for the crappy play on either side of him. Then maybe we would have had a better run game. Then maybe our pass game would be more respected and the qb wouldn't be under so much pressure. Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoteTheRaven83 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Should not be an either/or situation. Or maybe Peyton Manning makes Julius Thomas look better than he actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Bills haven't had a good TE since Metzelaars. I'll gladly take Julius Thomas and pay him Jimmy Graham numbers . For some reason the Bills treat the TE position like a disease. All the great offenses have great TE's these days. The Bills have never had an elite TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 But is this true? I would say this year proved that is not the case with our top rank defense and our bottom rank offense. Even 3 pro bowlers and a fourth who can get after the quarterback wasn't enough to get us in the playoffs. I would have traded hughes for iupati this year. Maybe all it would have taken is one great G to elevate the play of the oline where people like woods can just focus on his job and not cover for the crappy play on either side of him. Then maybe we would have had a better run game. Then maybe our pass game would be more respected and the qb wouldn't be under so much pressure. Etc. 1.Keep the defense together- 2.replace Pears who is -25 second worse FA OG with Iupati or Franklin or Boling- get the best you can get spend the money 3. go Heavy on OL and RBs in the draft 4. Virgil Green TE and Mark Ingram RB, I'm wanting to hit on a couple moderately priced FA 5. Terrel Pryor, Tim Tebow - have to come dirt cheap and be willing to contribute at other positions 6. Mikel Leshoure RB another low cost shot Keep the defense intact, get some more proven talent on the OL, get some youth in the RB position, inject some athleticism at TE , face the facts that the idea QB isn't there for you this year so coach up and design an offense that emphasis the talents that your QBs do have.- if we can maintain the quality of our defense and special teams then nudge the offense to average we will have another shot at the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Bills haven't had a good TE since Metzelaars. I'll gladly take Julius Thomas and pay him Jimmy Graham numbers . For some reason the Bills treat the TE position like a disease. All the great offenses have great TE's these days. That's because the Bills have recently hired complete morons for head coaches. Dick Jauron at least realized he needed a TE and offered Tony Gonzalaz a contract, and he went to Atlanta instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 not on that list, Jerry Hughes, we view him as elite. I think he's exceptional, however not elite. A good GM/numbers guy could get Mario's cap hit to lower and sign Hughes on a 4 year 28 million dollar deal, 13 upfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 No thanks. Until we get a QB and solidify our o-line, I don't want anymore receiving targets. Don't really care for anyone on that list other than Gerald McCoy. So what you are saying is we should not try to improve any other position on this team until we get a QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 you take em as they come. this team has needs at QB, OG, TE, DE you can be working all of them simultaneously. if you like a deal with an OG before you like one at QB, you do it and move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I really wonder if the Bills have the OG on the roster already. I hope that myself and many others on here are correct that coaching was a big issue with regards to oline play. IF true Bills can spend the money on Hughes and a TE in FA. Thomas would be the first choice at TE(obviously). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 You figure out who you can get in the draft or in free agency. Looks like one pick on a qb in the draft. Hughes you resign cause he's the known commodity. O line always seem to be funny as we have had some bad luck signing free agents so I say we draft a couple. Tight end we can sign in free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Didnt McCoy sign a huge extension back in October? He shouldnt be on this list CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Didnt McCoy sign a huge extension back in October? He shouldnt be on this list CBF there's a note below his name bout it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I will also say rb is a huge need for us. We need a guy who can hammer out a thousand yards no problem. Granted, that comes with great o line play but I don't think that guy is on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Talking about TE.... I wonder if Marqueis Gray has the chance to develop into something the Bills haven't had. He looks like an athletic receiving option. Edited January 2, 2015 by 5 Wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Mixed feelings about Julius Thomas. It would be nice to have a TE with some YAC ability. But, I hadn't realized his poor blocking ability, per the article. I think that to be a good fit for the Bills, blocking might outweigh YAC-- or at least be a very big consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Bills haven't had a good TE since Metzelaars. I'll gladly take Julius Thomas and pay him Jimmy Graham numbers . For some reason the Bills treat the TE position like a disease. All the great offenses have great TE's these days. Riemersma was our last good TE, and Chandler is good too. We've just had an OC who thought the best way to use Chandler was to throw 1 yard screen passes to him. I'm not saying that we shouldn't upgrade the position. I think getting Thomas might be a bit unrealistic. But Cameron or Clay would be very good options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 1.Keep the defense together- 2.replace Pears who is -25 second worse FA OG with Iupati or Franklin or Boling- get the best you can get spend the money 3. go Heavy on OL and RBs in the draft 4. Virgil Green TE and Mark Ingram RB, I'm wanting to hit on a couple moderately priced FA 5. Terrel Pryor, Tim Tebow - have to come dirt cheap and be willing to contribute at other positions 6. Mikel Leshoure RB another low cost shot Keep the defense intact, get some more proven talent on the OL, get some youth in the RB position, inject some athleticism at TE , face the facts that the idea QB isn't there for you this year so coach up and design an offense that emphasis the talents that your QBs do have.- if we can maintain the quality of our defense and special teams then nudge the offense to average we will have another shot at the playoffs. Wanted pryor and we took orton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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