tedstrong Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 It was interesting to note that in all the coverage of the Pro Bowl on the Bills Official site, that Gilmore was not a part of the group. The other 4 guys were always grouped and a unit unto themselves, kind of pal-ling around and generally acting like teammates. I doubt if it was a conscious decision by the powers that be , but rather that Gilmore just didn't want to hang with his teammates. Does this portend his willingness to rejoin the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 It's not that complicated, Gilmore wants to be paid as a top CB. If the Bills pay him, he will be back. If they don't pay him, he won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 It's all about the mooolah! Pay him, he's happy. Just like Shady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 It was interesting to note that in all the coverage of the Pro Bowl on the Bills Official site, that Gilmore was not a part of the group. The other 4 guys were always grouped and a unit unto themselves, kind of pal-ling around and generally acting like teammates. I doubt if it was a conscious decision by the powers that be , but rather that Gilmore just didn't want to hang with his teammates. Does this portend his willingness to rejoin the team? A more valuable observation would be to slaughter a goat, examine its entrails and then report back to us what it portends regarding the future of Mr. Gilmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 A more valuable observation would be to slaughter a goat, examine its entrails and then report back to us what it portends regarding the future of Mr. Gilmore. ...but that sounds very messy. I get the question, but it's really all about the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Seems like he is aiming for 15 million a year which I don't think he is worth. But as a in his prime and in a high demand position he might command something close to that maybe 12ish per year if not more. I don't think he is worth that at all if it comes down to something closer to 10 million per year then I think you would have to make some sort of offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Who cares let him go to the Browns. Maybe they will overpay him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hawt take bro. Oh look the garbage man of this forum. Here to spew more garbage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 no he doesnt. and good riddance. JMHO, overrated.. certainly not worth the money and appears to be very selfish , as most, but dont care about him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I really hope we can retain him at 12 mill. Doubtful though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I really hope we can retain him at 12 mill. Doubtful thoughThat is a good target. I think that he pushes $15M. Tagging him is certainly an option but would leave the Bills pretty thin on cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 He doesn't want to be here. Not many do. But like any pro, if they are paid enough, you make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Your really mad huh? So wait responding means you are mad? So how mad are you then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Gilmore is a decent cover but no tackle cb........we need to pass on this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I bet Rex would have lobbied hard to keep him, but I doubt he'll stay with the Bills for what we can offer and the scheme that is anticipated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedstrong Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) I agree with your assessments, mostly, although I disagree that players don't want to be here. Glamour hounds obviously don't. I think, given Gilmour's unwillingness to wrap up on his tackles, that he is NOT worth the top dollars he is asking for. I just thought the dynamic at the Pro Bowl was interesting and potentially telling. Thanks for putting up with my 'newbie-ish' post. Edited January 29, 2017 by tedstrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinInThe781 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 He looked like he didn't want to be here from the moment he was selected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I've been around a lot of athletes and think that the "don't want to be here thing is way overblown." It's kind of one of those Buffalo insecurity things. They don't care where they play as long as they are paid. They don't have to live anywhere full-time, they can travel quite a bit and social media has made the world smaller. It may have been a big factor 15 years ago or whenever but it is less so now. As long as they are being paid, work in an environment where their family and friends are treated well they really don't care. If you want to force a player out, deny his family and friends access. That's one of the main reasons that LeBron went back to Cleveland. If you start pissing off their inner circle the player won't be too happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 He looked like he didn't want to be here from the moment he was selected. That is actually his excited face. Have you ever see the guy... He either has a disorder or is a monotone guy from facial expressions to his voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Easy decision. Franchise him and make him work for another contract. He is a top CB. Maybe he isn't top 4 but he is top 10. Bills cant let talent walk out the door. Byrd and Spiller were never that good. Those were good decisions. Levitre yes, but not for the money he signed for. You signed TT last year so you could limit the number of players worthy of a tag. Now just see your strategy through. Tag him work on an extension. If he doesn't sig force him to play under the tag. That is actually his excited face. Have you ever see the guy... He either has a disorder or is a monotone guy from facial expressions to his voice. Is that bad for a CB? Get beat. Come back the next play. They all get beat every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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