The Real Buffalo Joe Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Would we be interested? Would you trade Clay? http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/03/eagles_still_trying_to_trade_evan_mathis.html Edited March 23, 2015 by The Real Buffalo Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Would we be interested? Would you trade Clay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gordon_g Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Really, you want to trade the guy they HAD to have in FA... interested yes, for a roster player or anything above a 4th pick, no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Whoa - deja vu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Clay is really good. I don't know if I'd part with him. Mathis is really good too. Tough call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Clay is really good. I don't know if I'd part with him. Mathis is really good too. Tough call. But we need a guard. Personally, I still say we hold out for a QB, because that's what we really need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I would trade my Jars of Clay discography, a signed 8x10 of Clay Aiken, some clay pigeons and a can of Clay Matthews' favorite Campbell's chunky soup. that is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 But we need a guard. Personally, I still say we hold out for a QB, because that's what we really need. I think we should strike while the iron's hot. Who knows where this team will be in four or five years when they revisit the "regionalization of the Bills" topic again...ya know how the NFL always pokes their nose in our affairs and the close proximity of Toronto. If Mathis is good and Clay is really good, then we should get something more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I would trade a late rounder for him and maybe a low level player that Chip likes (Like Goodwin or some other marginal player with potential). I wouldn't deal the 3rd rounder for him but any other pick plus a late rounder next year or player seems like it would be a good price. Only issue is, Mathis wants a pay increase, that's why the Eagles want to trade him. That's why I don't see it happening, the team is going to draft O-line round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 I think we should strike while the iron's hot. Who knows where this team will be in four or five years when they revisit the "regionalization of the Bills" topic again...ya know how the NFL always pokes their nose in our affairs and the close proximity of Toronto. If Mathis is good and Clay is really good, then we should get something more. Exactly. I mean, Clay is good. Mathis, also good. I like good players. I want this team to be good. However, who's better short term, while they're still here. The phone is ringing in Pegula's office, and caller ID shows the 905 area code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Shady may be available if Bryce Brown really lights it up this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Clay for Skelton Skelton for Mathis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 No - but i'd offer them Leodis McKelvin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Probably could have got this guy along with McCoy for Kiko. Bit of a premature evaluation by Whaley there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA Grant Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Trade a receiver for Mathis. As much as I like Robert Woods, he could be expendable and we need real help on the interior O-Line. Now that we have Clay, I know I could live with WR Corp of Watkins/Harvin/Hogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Did anyone hear the rumor that the reason we signed Clay was to use him as trade bait? I think Schefter reported this (will try to find the link). Edited March 23, 2015 by JR in Pittsburgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Mathis was described in one article I read as excelling at zone blocking. I dont think Roman's scheme uses zone blocking, more straight ahead mauling from what I know about it (which I admit is very limited). I want a G or T as much as anyone and believe it would be the prefect cherry to a great offseason. But I want a guy who fits our scheme seamlessly if thats possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Would we be interested? Would you trade Clay? http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/03/eagles_still_trying_to_trade_evan_mathis.html IN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 The knee jerk idiots who want to trade clay and mckelvin probably also ran marshawn and Jason peters out of town. Who was the moron who wanted to trade Mario for John Skelton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 ....... Only issue is, Mathis wants a pay increase, that's why the Eagles want to trade him. That's why I don't see it happening, the team is going to draft O-line round 2. I haven't previously heard that. If true, with the Bills current cap situation, I would leave him alone. It does also help explain why the Eagles seem so intent on getting rid of him. Up until now I assumed it was simply a crazy Kelly reason. If he can be content on his current salary however, a trade would cost us $5.5M and $6M next season.....which seems very reasonable(assuming he is as advertized). As the Eagles look desperate to offload him, I could imagine this happening for as little as a 5th or 6th. Mind you, if we were going to restructure his deal I'd rather wait till the Eagles cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeebusCrust Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 We have anymore Oregon players? I like the idea, but at what cost and could we handle it with the current cap situation or who would possibly restructure/cut to free up the space needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 We have anymore Oregon players? I like the idea, but at what cost and could we handle it with the current cap situation or who would possibly restructure/cut to free up the space needed? Quick trade Billy Buffalo for the Duck and then trade the Duck.. Where is Whaley...Asleep at the frickin' wheel again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Drew Rosenhaus is Evan Mathis' agent. Drew Rosenhaus is in Buffalo this week to negotiate a contract for Nigel Bradham. If the Eagles are trying to trade Mathis it's not out of the question he has permission to talk numbers with other teams and it's not out of the question that Rosenhaus is here for more than Bradham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Price might be too high but if Whaley can work out something reasonable, why not take a shot at him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Drew Rosenhaus is Evan Mathis' agent. Drew Rosenhaus is in Buffalo this week to negotiate a contract for Nigel Bradham. If the Eagles are trying to trade Mathis it's not out of the question he has permission to talk numbers with other teams and it's not out of the question that Rosenhaus is here for more than Bradham. Good stuff. Could very well be possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Man, would this Off-season be epic if that happens! It's already been great, but this could be one for the ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Drew Rosenhaus is Evan Mathis' agent. Drew Rosenhaus is in Buffalo this week to negotiate a contract for Nigel Bradham. If the Eagles are trying to trade Mathis it's not out of the question he has permission to talk numbers with other teams and it's not out of the question that Rosenhaus is here for more than Bradham. Hmm, now you're thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) May be a soft market for Mathis since there is a good chance he might get cut if he isn't traded. http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/03/eagles_still_trying_to_trade_evan_mathis.html Teams might be willing to wait that out unless the Eagles just dump him for a late rounder. USA Today is also reporting that Rosenhaus is in Arizona at Owners meeting looking for a trade partner. Not Buffalo. https://twitter.com/ByJimCorbett/status/580066984731090944 Edited March 23, 2015 by dezertbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I haven't previously heard that. If true, with the Bills current cap situation, I would leave him alone. It does also help explain why the Eagles seem so intent on getting rid of him. Up until now I assumed it was simply a crazy Kelly reason. If he can be content on his current salary however, a trade would cost us $5.5M and $6M next season.....which seems very reasonable(assuming he is as advertized). As the Eagles look desperate to offload him, I could imagine this happening for as little as a 5th or 6th. Mind you, if we were going to restructure his deal I'd rather wait till the Eagles cut him. We could always make a little room by cutting Williams/Urbik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 We could always make a little room by cutting Williams/Urbik. Cutting Williams for sure. Urbik took a paycut already and I think at his price he's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 This is new information. Oh wait. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/176931-ian-rapoport-eagles-working-to-trade-g-evan-mathis/?hl=mathis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 The Ro-dick tweet says "in town this week." It's Monday, still plenty of week left. All of the Bills brass is in Arizona, so if there's a trade to be made, the agent and the folks that make it happen for los Bills are in the same zip code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) We could always make a little room by cutting Williams/Urbik. Williams will only save us $0.225M in cap if cut now. Urbik saves only $0.5M....and after his pay cut, he is now effectively being paid as an experienced backup. I'm thinking the FO want him on the roster at that price($2.2M). Edited March 23, 2015 by Dibs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 IN another thread already. The topic, that is, not the joking (I hope) editorial opinion after the topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Clay for Skelton Skelton for Mathis Well played!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Williams will only save us $0.225M in cap if cut now. Urbik saves only $0.5M....and after his pay cut, he is now effectively being paid as an experienced backup. I'm thinking the FO want him on the roster at that price($2.2M). actually if Williams designated Post June 1st its' a hair under $2 million we save. Buffalo has 2 designations per year, and haven't used any yet. Agreed that Urbik doesn't make sense, and I don't think they would do that to him after he just agreed to a pay cut when you have Mario's contract you can renegotiate along with other players who could use pay cuts Edited March 23, 2015 by dezertbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Drew Rosenhaus is Evan Mathis' agent. Drew Rosenhaus is in Buffalo this week to negotiate a contract for Nigel Bradham. If the Eagles are trying to trade Mathis it's not out of the question he has permission to talk numbers with other teams and it's not out of the question that Rosenhaus is here for more than Bradham. True, possible and could happen for a late round pick.Man, would this Off-season be epic if that happens! It's already been great, but this could be one for the ages.Agreed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchiseneedsme Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Would they take Williams as part of the deal? They would need a G to replace Mathis. Say C Williams And a 6th for Mathis. We get the G and get rid of CW's contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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