Phlegm Alley Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 It's pretty clear that this team is establishing an identity to run the ball and stop the run, then field position becomes part of the game plan. People are placing too much emphasis on Harvin the WR, but I have yet to see anyone dispel what he is capable of in the return game. Just look at what he did against the Broncos in the Super Bowl. He will be able to provide some wrinkles in the passing/running game, but he is more than just that, IMO, and worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Joe Buscaglia @JoeBuscaglia OOooOoooOoo RT @PrescottRossi: Was told by a Bills PR staffer to stay at One Bills Drive for a few more minutes. Wheels are in motion. Not sure if this is referring to Felton or Harvin, but Harvin is reportedly in the building right now. Pretty sure they will land Felton, but man I hope they sign Harvin. This offense sucked last year and needs playmakers and mismatches on the field. Harvin in the slot would give us that. Keeping him from the Pats is a plus too. BB and Pats scheme is predicated on mismatches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Just like Marrone's. Too soon? Not at all. Not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I can't help but think his visit with Buffalo is merely to drive up his price, nothing more. I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I can't help but think his visit with Buffalo is merely to drive up his price, nothing more. I hope not. This is old thinking. A new day has dawned. We leverage as much as any other team these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 This is old thinking. A new day has dawned. We leverage as much as any other team these days. Well, that figures. I'm old, dammit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Well, that figures. I'm old, dammit! You're just well marinated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 This is old thinking. A new day has dawned. We leverage as much as any other team these days. I think that this is an interesting take. There is a lot of truth to it as well. The Bills don't get used much anymore; they use people. If they want something they get it (started with Mario). Since then: Hughes, Watkins trade, Rex, McCoy deal, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I can't help but think his visit with Buffalo is merely to drive up his price, nothing more. I hope not. No way...this team picks up free agent Fullbacks in private jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) I think that this is an interesting take. There is a lot of truth to it as well. The Bills don't get used much anymore; they use people. If they want something they get it (started with Mario). Since then: Hughes, Watkins trade, Rex, McCoy deal, etc... Except for FA O-Linemen, striking out in that department Edited March 11, 2015 by BuffaloHokie13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Except for FA O-Linemen, striking out in that department Draft CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Except for FA O-Linemen, striking out in that department Which of them did they go hard after though? The rumor was they weren't even in on Iupati. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Which of them did they go hard after though? The rumor was they weren't even in on Iupati. Well then the question is...why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Which of them did they go hard after though? The rumor was they weren't even in on Iupati. Reportedly Boling and Bulaga - but they both chose to stay with current teams. Hughes-style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Which of them did they go hard after though? The rumor was they weren't even in on Iupati. Bulaga and Boling as far as I know, both accepted less than market to stay at home. I don't fault the FO, just seems like a swing and a miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I think they are waiting on an Jahri Evans release and will jump on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I think they are waiting on an Jahri Evans release and will jump on that Just not sure that's a certainty with the Graham trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Reportedly Boling and Bulaga - but they both chose to stay with current teams. Hughes-style. That's kind of the point. They didn't really lose out to another team. Revis may be the exception but he went back to the place that he never wanted to leave. If they would have gotten him in for a visit they would have closed. The OL that they are rumored to want is Jahri Evans if he hits the market. We will see I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Just not sure that's a certainty with the Graham trade. Not at all a certainty and I shouldn't say they are sitting back and waiting by any means, but if it happens, I think he is in the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterNextYearRight? Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Bulaga was a known target, believe Boling as well. Think they are keeping a close eye on the Saints guards at this point. Harvin and Watkins would present a difficult choice for defenses, cant let those safeties cheat up the field. Should help out the running game in that regards as well, plus the screen game would be ridiculous if we got some guards in here. Harvin with a side of Jahri Evans/Ben Grubbs please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I'm not all that worried about the OL. There are still guys available on the secondary market, cuts to be made, the draft, and a new scheme and coaches that I think will help the current guys already here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Not at all a certainty and I shouldn't say they are sitting back and waiting by any means, but if it happens, I think he is in the plan. I guess my point is that Evans is just about all that there is left. If this is Whaley's idea of focusing on the o-line, i'd hate to see what it looks like when he isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I guess my point is that Evans is just about all that there is left. If this is Whaley's idea of focusing on the o-line, i'd hate to see what it looks like when he isn't. You're aware that FAs have a say in where they sign, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I guess my point is that Evans is just about all that there is left. If this is Whaley's idea of focusing on the o-line, i'd hate to see what it looks like when he isn't. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 You're aware that FAs have a say in where they sign, right? WHAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 any Harvin updates? hopefully they picked him up on the Pegula plane so we can keep him here as long as we need to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 ? Who out there moves needle for you? Blalock I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Sign Harvin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 The OL is too important for Buffalo to ignore. You don't make all of these large acquisitions without shoring up the OL. This isn't Dick Jauron or other GM's who believe in trying to turn water into wine with subpar players. Buffalo will upgrade their line, I'm confident in it. Just cuz it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Who out there moves needle for you? Blalock I suppose. wisniewski? delapuente wouldnt be a shock and is ok barksdale, maybe? and then if the saints move a guard? just throwing out some names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Draft CBF Not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 wisniewski? delapuente wouldnt be a shock and is ok barksdale, maybe? and then if the saints move a guard? just throwing out some names all very "meh" to me. Chris Williams territory. just not good enough for a team so focused on running the ball this year. Look I don't deny that the o-line will be better. there are few coaches that can get more from their line than Roman. i just expected more of an emphasis on adding talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 all very "meh" to me. Chris Williams territory. just not good enough for a team so focused on running the ball this year. Look I don't deny that the o-line will be better. there are few coaches that can get more from their line than Roman. i just expected more of an emphasis on adding talent. Specious reasoning. Just because we haven't seen a signing yet does not mean that there isn't any emphasis on adding talent on the O line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Not good enough. I disagree. I think for what they would have to pay for the OL who are left, they would be better off drafting one in round 2 CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Specious reasoning. Just because we haven't seen a signing yet does not mean that there isn't any emphasis on adding talent on the O line. Okay. Talent is not here. That is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Okay. Talent is not here. That is bad. Profound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Specious reasoning. Just because we haven't seen a signing yet does not mean that there isn't any emphasis on adding talent on the O line. I'm sure there was an "emphasis" on winning 11 games and going to the playoffs the last 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I'm sure there was an "emphasis" on winning 11 games and going to the playoffs the last 15 years. Equally profound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Equally profound. You know what they say about profanity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Profound. It's a simple truth. It's a failure if they don't upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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