What do you think will happen with Jerry Hughes?

[YoloinOhio]

BB.com posted this yesterday.... Whaley indicated on WGR last week talks are ongoing... what do you think will happen?

 

Buffalo Bills ‏@buffalobills Jan 27

With free agency on the horizon, what's next for DE Jerry Hughes? http://bufbills.co/oX3AYo

Edited March 6, 2015 by YoloinOhio

[TheBillsWillRiseAgain]

I think he'll(rightfully so) ask for more than the Bills are willing to pay and he'll walk. I wouldn't want the Bills to pay him more than $8 mill a year and I expect he could get $10 million or more somewhere else.

[YoloinOhio]

I think he'll(rightfully so) ask for more than the Bills are willing to pay and he'll walk. I wouldn't want the Bills to pay him more than $8 mill a year and I expect he could get $10 million or more somewhere else.

Here are some of the FA DEs... he does have some competition in the market though I know he will demand top $

 

Jason Pierre-Paul

Brian Orakpo

Greg Hardy

Pernell McPhee

Brandon Graham

Anthony Spencer

 

http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2015DE.php

[BuffaloHokie13]

Well, considering he doesn't want to give a hometown discount to the team that put him in a position to flourish (No Discount), I'm going to guess he asks for more than we want to give. There are a few cheaper options in FA that could do well with the supporting cast we have here, and we could even look into a bigger bodied pass rusher if we want to show more 3-4 looks.

[KDIGGZ]

I think he will get a big contract elsewhere and then fade away into a nobody. If he wants to continue putting up numbers then stick with this DL. Otherwise go to another team and get double-teamed

[YoloinOhio]

Well, considering he doesn't want to give a hometown discount to the team that put him in a position to flourish (No Discount), I'm going to guess he asks for more than we want to give. There are a few cheaper options in FA that could do well with the supporting cast we have here, and we could even look into a bigger bodied pass rusher if we want to show more 3-4 looks.

That hometown discount thing is irrelevant, IMO. Why would the Bills need to offer a lower salary than he is worth?

[BuffaloHokie13]

That hometown discount thing is irrelevant, IMO. Why would the Bills need to offer a lower salary than he is worth?

 

Because we have areas of need elsewhere that demand more money, and we can replace him without significant drop off (my opinion, I know) for less money

[YoloinOhio]

 

Because we have areas of need elsewhere that demand more money, and we can replace him without significant drop off (my opinion, I know) for less money

I agree we have more significant areas of need, but that doesn't mean they can't address them all with the cap space they have. I just mean that they are in the same position as other teams in what they can offer. I don't think he will sign here before FA, but I think there is a good chance he ends up here anyway. If not, I'm fine with it though.

[dave mcbride]

After hearing Hughes talk about how hard his decision is going to be b.c he loves these guys he plays with maybe he signs before FA. I just hope he realizes he is the product of a great D-Line.

He's a very good player in and of himself. He also makes his linemates look better.

[YoloinOhio]

He's a very good player in and of himself. He also makes his linemates look better.

I agree, he is a really good player. His actual sack total *may* be inflated by the double teams being absorbed by the other guys, but his effectiveness in QB hits and general disruption are because he is very talented in his own right.

[dpberr]

I am confident Jerry Hughes will be a Bill because it's the most attractive place to play in the NFL if you are a pass rusher.

[BuffaloHokie13]

I agree we have more significant areas of need, but that doesn't mean they can't address them all with the cap space they have. I just mean that they are in the same position as other teams in what they can offer. I don't think he will sign here before FA, but I think there is a good chance he ends up here anyway. If not, I'm fine with it though.

 

I do think we will spend fairly big on Searcy though, but that may be a different topic

[YoloinOhio]

Buffalo Bills ‏@buffalobills 16m16 minutes ago

Free agent DE Jerry Hughes: “I definitely want to be back” http://bufbills.co/nWAjbY

Seems weird the Bills official twitter keeps posting stuff on Hughes. I don't remember them doing this with Byrd but maybe I misremember.

 

I do think we will spend fairly big on Searcy though, but that may be a different topic

Let's hope so! I think he is a very important signing.

[TallskiWallski83]

I honestly think Hughes is fools gold and a bad investment. His production is tied to the 3 elite guys he got to play with and his stats are a product of their play. I do not think he is a #1 DE and capable of carrying a pass rush for a team on his own.

Tag and trade and get a pick if possible. Otherwise let some other team overpay him and use the $ to sign a replacement and maybe a starter on the O Line.

[YoloinOhio]

I honestly think Hughes is fools gold and a bad investment. His production is tied to the 3 elite guys he got to play with and his stats are a product of their play. I do not think he is a #1 DE and capable of carrying a pass rush for a team on his own.

 

Tag and trade and get a pick if possible. Otherwise let some other team overpay him and use the $ to sign a replacement and maybe a starter on the O Line.

Very difficult to do.

[papazoid]

he is out of position in rex's defense.

 

to small to play DE and not a LB.

[YoloinOhio]

he is out of position in rex's defense.

 

to small to play DE and not a LB.

I would not look at him as a "DE" or a "LB" but rather as an "EDGE" defender. Hughes thrived in Pettine's similar D in 2013 as a situational pass rusher. Last year in the 4-3, he still aligned at the nine-technique in a two-point stance. Basically an OLB.

Speaking of Edge defenders...Randell Johnson is athletically and physically a great fit for that role in a 3-4, basically what Hughes was doing in 2013.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

No chance Whaley lets this guy leave. Sheppard for Hughes is his trademark move. Will be re-signed or tagged. My guess is 4 years $36 million.

he is out of position in rex's defense.

 

to small to play DE and not a LB.

What, thats crazy talk. He is perfect in this D.

[YoloinOhio]

No chance Whaley lets this guy leave. Sheppard for Hughes is his trademark move. Will be re-signed or tagged. My guess is 4 years $36 million.

Good point. He may feel the pressure of the most recent trade and though the perception is that he came out ahead (thus far) on the Byrd decision, this one might be a nice overshadow on the Sammy trade for now.

[TheBillsWillRiseAgain]

I still maintain that the Shepphard for Hughes trade was the best straight-player-for-player trade in the history of the NFL.