PirateHookerMD Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Per Sal. I like it, hope the numbers are reasonable. edit: Josina Anderson @JosinaAnderson LB Lorenzo Alexander is returning to the #Bills on a 2 year deal for $9M. 4.1M guaranteed. Edited March 11, 2017 by PirateHookerMD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie's Bills Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Good news, but I'm a little surprised that Z. Brown wasn't prioritized over Lo due to the change in scheme/age/etc. I assume he'd be a rotational pass rusher and ST guy mainly? And not a LB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogham26 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 hope we got him at a good price. happy that hes coming back. Great vet to have in the locker room and if we get similar production out of him ill be pumped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Great signing. He a high character guy. The season may have worn on him, but when the rest of the D had given up, he was still giving 100% effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Bills Fan Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Josina Anderson @JosinaAnderson LB Lorenzo Alexander is returning to the #Bills on a 2 year deal for $9M. 4.1M guaranteed. Not too bad of a number Edited March 11, 2017 by Clemson Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Josina Anderson @JosinaAnderson LB Lorenzo Alexander is returning to the #Bills on a 2 year deal for $9M. 4.1M guaranteed. Wow. That's a very good deal for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie's Bills Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Hearing it's a 2/9M deal. Edit: Beat me to it. Pretty good number. Was hoping it would be more in the 4 per range but should provide decent value. Edited March 11, 2017 by Mikie's Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I've got a bad feeling about paying a 1 year wonder. Good for LorAx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Less than his asking price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodman19 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I've got a bad feeling about paying a 1 year wonder. Good for LorAx.The cost isn't prohibitive and it shows players that performance will be rewarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 @onemangang97 Going back to Buffalo! #billsmafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Josina Anderson @JosinaAnderson LB Lorenzo Alexander is returning to the #Bills on a 2 year deal for $9M. 4.1M guaranteed. Not too bad of a number Seems a little high, but whatever. Crazy how one good year in the NFL means you triple your salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Per twitter Going back to Buffalo! #billsmafia Edited March 11, 2017 by Real McCoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowisu80 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Good news, but I'm a little surprised that Z. Brown wasn't prioritized over Lo due to the change in scheme/age/etc. I assume he'd be a rotational pass rusher and ST guy mainly? And not a LB? tough to say; but I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up playing some SLB. Setting the edge, covering flats and/or short zones. and 4.5 mil for a guy that hopefully can get us 10 +sacks would be a good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 The cost isn't prohibitive and it shows players that performance will be rewarded. Locker room guy, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Just about as much as I think its bearable in terms of price. He isnt a fantastic scheme fit, but its clear that good character and leadership is valued by the new coaching staff, and he adds depth in the front 7 which is really lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 There's a good chance he underplays that but it's not enough to be prohibitive even if he doesn't totally fulfill the value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogham26 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 spotrac had his estimated salary at 6.5 so i think the bills did pretty well here. its not big money and it keeps a core locker room guy here. a leader of the team for 4 million it pretty damn good imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 The cost isn't prohibitive and it shows players that performance will be rewarded. That's nice and all, but you pay for future performance as well, not just past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Less than his asking price ....guy was true to his word.......kudos............. “I’ve been moving around a lot lately, so I really don’t want to go to a different team,” Alexander said, via ESPN.com. “I actually love Buffalo. I love that fan base. It’s a historic football city. So I would love to go back there. But at the end of the day, you know how this business works. It’s a lot of variables that can happen.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I get the feeling that -- with regard to Alexander's pass rushing success -- he was largely a beneficiary of the Rex Ryan system. What the Bills WILL be getting for their money is a stud special teams player and a steady locker room and community presence.If I'm not mistaken, the last time Alexander was in a 4-3 defense, he played OLB and not edge rusher. Will be interesting to see what he does in McDermott's D.My gut feeling is that I feel the money could have been better spent elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Just about as much as I think its bearable in terms of price. He isnt a fantastic scheme fit, but its clear that good character and leadership is valued by the new coaching staff, and he adds depth in the front 7 which is really lacking. Not for nothing, but he was 3rd in the league in sacks last year...on a defense that had a hard time making sure 11 guys were on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I said I'd love it if he came back for less than $4.5M AAV. So I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I like this move - he earned it. Would have been nice to keep Brown too, but I'm glad they kept one of those guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Great news! Less than we thought too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Good to hear. Played his socks off all year, including on Special Teams. Looked like there were a couple of occasions where not only did he make the play on D to force a punt, but he then made the STs tackle, to prevent the return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I think it is important to retain veterans like this. High character guy, good leadership skills, and he will show young guys how to be a pro. He played great last year, I thought he played even better when he was playing part time. The games where he was playing 80 snaps, was way too much for someone his age. Special team captain and rotational pass rusher. Seems like we got a pretty good value. I think he can get us 7 sacks next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Big fan of the person and the player when he's put in the right scheme. Seems like a very fair value and McD obviously sees a fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Not for nothing, but he was 3rd in the league in sacks last year...on a defense that had a hard time making sure 11 guys were on the field. I attribute that to scheme more than anything, I dont think he would come close to that again, but he at least offers a threat, and in different packages. The Bills roster has been way too top heavy in recent years, build up the ranks with mid tier guys like this deal is critical Edited March 11, 2017 by Mountain Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Just about as much as I think its bearable in terms of price. He isnt a fantastic scheme fit, but its clear that good character and leadership is valued by the new coaching staff, and he adds depth in the front 7 which is really lacking. That's my question, is he an end or a linebacker in McD's scheme? He seems pretty small for an end but I'm not sure he's got the speed to play linebacker in this scheme. Worst case we overpaid a good locker room, special teams, situational player. Best case the pass rushing chops hold up and we've got a nice value at a needed position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGBillsFan Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Great news and a good deal, less than what he was projected to get on the open market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Good deal, I thought that he would command more on the market. Not too much money in case he was a one year wonder. With Zach Brown not being retained, this was a priority. Edited March 11, 2017 by dgrochester55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Can't we still sign Zach Brown as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 That's my question, is he an end or a linebacker in McD's scheme? He seems pretty small for an end but I'm not sure he's got the speed to play linebacker in this scheme. Worst case we overpaid a good locker room, special teams, situational player. Best case the pass rushing chops hold up and we've got a nice value at a needed position. I see his as sub package guy. No way is he an every down linebacker, but equally I agree about size for DE. But given base Ds are only played a portion of the time, I see plenty of chances in sub packages to be a good situational player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Glad he's back,if for nothing else his leadership and professionalism. Fair price too. Maybe some FA's actually are not opposed to signing here,even at a "discount".another solid signing,but that don't leave much more cap. I hope we can get a RT soon and leave the rest to the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 On the NFL web site they say that his new team is Baltimore. http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#team=BUF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I see his as sub package guy. No way is he an every down linebacker, but equally I agree about size for DE. But given base Ds are only played a portion of the time, I see plenty of chances in sub packages to be a good situational player. alot of versatility so far. I can't wait to see how the peices fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racketmaster Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hopefully he ages like James Harrison. Another high character, team first player. Versatile and has been excellent on special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 ....guy was true to his word.......kudos............. Ive been moving around a lot lately, so I really dont want to go to a different team, Alexander said, via ESPN.com. I actually love Buffalo. I love that fan base. Its a historic football city. So I would love to go back there. But at the end of the day, you know how this business works. Its a lot of variables that can happen. yeah he really wanted to be here. Loved the area and schools for his family. He is McD's type of player. Glad it worked out for both sides! I mean the guy had 12.5 sacks last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 On the NFL web site they say that his new team is Baltimore. http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#team=BUF ...prolly Vic C or Jason Cant-for-ya gave 'em the heads up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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