BuffaloHokie13 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yes but what if Miami waits the full 7 days to match it and then the Bills are left screwed because the other FA TE's have signed elsewhere CBF There are quite a few contributors out there in FA. If we don't like any of them then there's always the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 At the same time, if Miami waits that long to make a decision, they also screw themselves in their own search for a replacement. Or they go out and try to get guys to sign for a little less. If they can they just sign Clay. Miami is in a position of power here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I don't like the idea of an offer being tied up for up to a week while FA is just starting. I'd rather they just pass on Clay and bolster the OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 At the same time, if Miami waits that long to make a decision, they also screw themselves in their own search for a replacement. Very good point but not if they know they can and will match it CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yes but what if Miami waits the full 7 days to match it and then the Bills are left screwed because the other FA TE's have signed elsewhere CBF they probably have a contingency plan. Draft, less heralded TE... This is their brass ring but if Miami matches they move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 they probably have a contingency plan. Draft, less heralded TE... This is their brass ring but if Miami matches they move on So you think its either Clay or nothing in terms of FA TE's? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Or they go out and try to get guys to sign for a little less. If they can they just sign Clay. Miami is in a position of power here. yep, I fully expect them to take the full 7 days whether they are going to match or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 yep, I fully expect them to take the full 7 days whether they are going to match or not Great. Sarcasm/ CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 If Miami chooses not to match Clay's offer, then Miami will have to sign another TE. So I don't think they'll wait the whole week, they can't afford to themselves as they might miss out on a TE they like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 In bizzaro world Miami gets Lee Smith and we get Charles Clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 In bizzaro world Miami gets Lee Smith and we get Charles Clay. Won't happen; Marrone has already played his "assistant HC" card in Jax and demanded they sign Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Won't happen; Marrone has already played his "assistant HC" card in Jax and demanded they sign Lee. hahahaha CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 The last transition tag I remember was Alex Mack. Jax signed him to an offer sheet and the Browns matched it. I think they took the whole week. But not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobu Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 If Miami is a good chess player they will wait til the last second then match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yes but what if Miami waits the full 7 days to match it and then the Bills are left screwed because the other FA TE's have signed elsewhere CBF You're assuming the Bills would hv interest in the other free agent TE's which may or may not be accurate Clay is a unique player and isn't a true TE so I'm not sure their interest in him means they are intent on signing a free agent TE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Could Buffalo pull the offer at any time while Miami is considering matching? I can't seem to find that answer in any of the searches I've done. If they have that option, they could still work on signing another TE while waiting for Miami to match. Edited March 10, 2015 by chknwing334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills of Boston Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 In bizzaro world Miami gets Lee Smith and we get Charles Clay. That's a world I want to be a part of!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Could Buffalo pull the offer at any time while Miami is considering matching? I can't seem to find that answer in any of the searches I've done. If they have that option, they could still work on signing another TE while waiting for Miami to match. Clay would have to sign the offer first...as soon as it's signed Miami is on the clock so to answer....no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo 9h9 hours ago Mentioned on @FOXSportsLive just now I'm not expecting the transition tag to scare the Bills in their pursuit of Dolphins TE Charles Clay. Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 4m4 minutes ago RT @mikegarafolo: And by that, I mean I would think Clay makes visit to Buffalo at some pt. Transition guys could develop slowly. Edited March 10, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 You're assuming the Bills would hv interest in the other free agent TE's which may or may not be accurate Clay is a unique player and isn't a true TE so I'm not sure their interest in him means they are intent on signing a free agent TE This. If they are going hard after a guy like Clay then they have a specific plan for someone like him. He's more of a hybrid TE/FB who can line up a lot of different ways Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo 9h9 hours ago Mentioned on @FOXSportsLive just now I'm not expecting the transition tag to scare the Bills in their pursuit of Dolphins TE Charles Clay. Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 4m4 minutes ago RT @mikegarafolo: And by that, I mean I would think Clay makes visit to Buffalo at some pt. Transition guys could develop slowly. Who is on airport watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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