NoSaint Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 IK's suspension was 4 games, right? I'd assume he's back to the practice squad but that isn't a certainty or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 The pros of having Manuel as Taylor’s backup In the wake of the Bills trade of Matt Cassel to Dallas, EJ Manuel becomes the permanent backup to starter Tyrod Taylor. Here are a couple of reasons why having Manuel as a backup to Taylor is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4745458/in-trade-for-matt-cassel-cowboys-make-sure-they-are-covered The Bills sent a 2017 seventh-round pick to the Cowboys for a 2017 fifth-round pick as well, NFL Media's Albert Breer reported, according to a Cowboys team source. The Cowboys will get Cassel and the Bills' seventh round pick in 2017 for their fifth rounder in 2017. Because of previous trades the Cowboys did not have a fifth-, sixth- or seventh-round pick in 2016 to offer up to Buffalo. The move also comes with a salary-cap crunch as well. Cassel makes $2 million, which is a lot more than the $660,000 Weeden makes, and can earn another $2.15 million in playing time and playoff incentives. Any other quarterback would have cost far, far less and possibly not offered as much protection in case Weeden gets hurt or does not play well with Romo missing at least the next seven games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I wonder if the pick from the Cowboys in conditional based on some performance. This doesnt make much sense given what they gave up.... a 5th and a 7th for Cassel and a 6th Cassell and a 7th for a 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4745458/in-trade-for-matt-cassel-cowboys-make-sure-they-are-covered The Bills sent a 2017 seventh-round pick to the Cowboys for a 2017 fifth-round pick as well, NFL Media's Albert Breer reported, according to a Cowboys team source. The Cowboys will get Cassel and the Bills' seventh round pick in 2017 for their fifth rounder in 2017. Because of previous trades the Cowboys did not have a fifth-, sixth- or seventh-round pick in 2016 to offer up to Buffalo. The move also comes with a salary-cap crunch as well. Cassel makes $2 million, which is a lot more than the $660,000 Weeden makes, and can earn another $2.15 million in playing time and playoff incentives. Any other quarterback would have cost far, far less and possibly not offered as much protection in case Weeden gets hurt or does not play well with Romo missing at least the next seven games. Another contract extension coming? Bradham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Bills!!! Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I think it's stupid to unload Cassel! We may need him!!! If and when TT goee down, I think Matt had the experience to not get us in trouble! AND, all we got were 2017 draft picks. How about something now???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Has anyone checked on Vic Carucci tonight? He might be inconsolable. That's what I was wondering. Poor guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickenbru Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Well, if we were going to get rid of a QB, Cassell would have been my first choice to go. Doesn't see like we got all that much for the guy, but what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I think it's stupid to unload Cassel! We may need him!!! If and when TT goee down, I think Matt had the experience to not get us in trouble! AND, all we got were 2017 draft picks. How about something now???? We'll be fine. Just because we traded our backup QB (who we basically cut to begin with) doesnt mean the sky is falling. Doug wouldnt have shopped him if he thought we really needed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It appears that the front office is "100% confident" in T Rod. Entrenched!! Imo Inclined to agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 @mikerodak End result of Bills’ trades with Vikings, Cowboys involving Matt Cassel: Gave up: ’15 5th, ‘16 7th, ’17 7th Gained: Tony Steward, 2017 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Should have gotten more as we had Cowboys by the short hairs. They needed someone with experience to hold the fort and give them a chance till Romo returns. Should have done better. Getting anything for Cassel was a coup. Has anyone checked on Vic Carucci tonight? He might be inconsolable. FireChan too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 @mikerodak End result of Bills trades with Vikings, Cowboys involving Matt Cassel: Gave up: 15 5th, 16 7th, 17 7th Gained: Tony Steward, 2017 5th And of course cassel as insurance for 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Getting anything for Cassel was a coup. FireChan too. I'm doing alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 And of course cassel as insurance for 6 months That and veteran guidance for Tyrod/EJ. @mikerodak End result of Bills’ trades with Vikings, Cowboys involving Matt Cassel: Gave up: ’15 5th, ‘16 7th, ’17 7th Gained: Tony Steward, 2017 5th Well conidering we cut him before we traded him, we basically get those picks for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The WGR crew is about to go BONKERS again!! Anyone have any loose tea? The leaves need a going-over a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Well, if we were going to get rid of a QB, Cassell would have been my first choice to go. Doesn't see like we got all that much for the guy, but what do I know? The team literally outright cut him a few weeks ago, and brought him back on the cheap. A 5th for Meh is a steal. At least the Cowboys have a good enough line to protect his statuesque arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs? Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 He has been. Cassel was the guy that would finish a game if Tyrod was injured, EJ was the guy that would start the next game. Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 @DraftDiamonds Breaking: The Buffalo Bills are expected to sign former Cowboys QB Dustin Vaughan to the practice squad @salsports @JoeBuscaglia @WGR550 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 @jchenelly: Matt Cassel was angry after he was told Tyrod Taylor won the starting position. It was his representative who broke the news to Jay Glazer. @jchenelly: @jhanley2020 In the end, Buffalo was still the best opportunity for him and his family. He expected more interest than there was then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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