QB Bills Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Assuming the Bills were this hell-bent on getting a running back, they picked the wrong target. Peterson is on the outs in Minnesota. Although they are trying to mend fences, I'm sure if Whaley was dangling Kiko they would have jumped at the idea. Peterson is much better than any other player at his position. His cap hit isn't much more than McCoy's. And he's been better than him with a lesser line and inferior coaching. I wonder if they even explored that option considering this trade came together in 20 minutes. As for the trade itself, the opportunity cost of it, when you factor in salaries and the positional value in question, is so incredibly stupid and reckless that I'm amazed at people defending it. This isn't fantasy football. In any case, it won't make a bit of difference either way until we get a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 AP is just as expensive, and wants to go to Dallas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) AP is a heck of a lot more expensive. 47.4 million in three years compared to 25.25 million in three years. Or 16 million per year vs 8.5 million per year. I'm glad you weren't in the position to make the call in 20 minutes. Edited March 4, 2015 by What a Tuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Could have been a lot of guys. The FA market and draft are full of talented backs. We could have had 2 good guys for cheaper than McCoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 What about Murray? I like his game a lot. I'd put him and marshawn as top 2 backs. Dallas only offered $16mm gauranteed, which is less than what we're paying mccoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 What about Murray? I like his game a lot. I'd put him and marshawn as top 2 backs. Dallas only offered $16mm gauranteed, which is less than what we're paying mccoyyep! And Murray has shown he can be an every down back that can carry the load. McCoy is only good for 15 carries per game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Murray is also injury prone and fumbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 yep! And Murray has shown he can be an every down back that can carry the load. McCoy is only good for 15 carries per game Except when Murray is injured? Which has been often? What about Murray? I like his game a lot. I'd put him and marshawn as top 2 backs. Dallas only offered $16mm gauranteed, which is less than what we're paying mccoy We instead got McCoy......who is a damn fine RB who has been durable and incredibly productive no matter how you slice it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 And McCoy the last 2 seasons has avg 19.5 (20 carries) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 geez there is no reason for this nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 geez there is no reason for this nonsense. Just your normal bitchers on the board......unfortunately that wont ever change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Except when Murray is injured? Which has been often? We instead got McCoy......who is a damn fine RB who has been durable and incredibly productive no matter how you slice it...... and gave up Kiko, who if he stays healthy is a heck of an LB. just like with watkins, you keep forgetting the opportunity cost also murray's last 4 years starting in 2010 played 13, 10, 14, 16 games respectively. his time lost due to injury is wildly exaggerated Edited March 4, 2015 by JTSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Ya if we got ap They would hate him for child abuse If we got Murray Injury prone and fumbles If we didn't sign spiller and didn't get another rb Whaley is an idiot letting spiller go fred can't carry the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) yep! And Murray has shown he can be an every down back that can carry the load. McCoy is only good for 15 carries per game if Murray signs somewhere else for something similar or less than what we're paying mccoy Im going to be awfully po'd Edited March 4, 2015 by JTSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 What about Murray? I like his game a lot. I'd put him and marshawn as top 2 backs. Dallas only offered $16mm gauranteed, which is less than what we're paying mccoy McCoy is only 1 mill guarenteed Add a year and make his base a bonus Cap goes down and he gets guaranteed money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Just your normal bitchers on the board......unfortunately that wont ever change. Yep when a thread consists of anything is better than what they did, then you know people are just complaining to complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) McCoy is only 1 mill guarenteed Add a year and make his base a bonus Cap goes down and he gets guaranteed money What if he refuses to restructure because he doesn't want to play here and/or thinks he can get more as an UFA? That would be the most ridiculous trade ever we lose kiko for nothing. I'm sure his agent is smart enough to realise the leverage this gives them Edited March 4, 2015 by JTSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan of St Augustine Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Murray is a better argument than Peterson. That said, I am happy with Shady. Not dull being a Bills fan these days is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I love it. Sends a message. The Bills are upgrading their talent anywhere they can. Shady is fantastic. Ever seen him play? This is great. The Bills are back. No more draft and hope. Now its go get proven talent. I do not think they are done either. Wait until FA opens . More fireworks. Still have $15-20m or so to spend Assuming the Bills were this hell-bent on getting a running back, they picked the wrong target. Peterson is on the outs in Minnesota. Although they are trying to mend fences, I'm sure if Whaley was dangling Kiko they would have jumped at the idea.Peterson is much better than any other player at his position. His cap hit isn't much more than McCoy's. And he's been better than him with a lesser line and inferior coaching.I wonder if they even explored that option considering this trade came together in 20 minutes.As for the trade itself, the opportunity cost of it, when you factor in salaries and the positional value in question, is so incredibly stupid and reckless that I'm amazed at people defending it. This isn't fantasy football. In any case, it won't make a bit of difference either way until we get a QB. silly negative b lo person. downer downer. I assume you are also pissing and moaning that "the ice boom won't be out of the lake until like July..... " blah blah. heard it all before. franchise is finally moving forward after all these years and these guys down in the snow bunker get all analytical ... well i guess it is a opinion board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Do you really believe the Bills never thought of this ? I mean, come on. Buffalo is not Siberia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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