Hurricane Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Omar Kelly surmised that he might wait until after the draft to sign because offers might be better from teams who didn't satisfactorily add a LB. Well, hopefully we replace him by then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switz1610 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Zach Brown - LB - Free Agent The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero reports free agent LB Zach Brown has narrowed his list down to the Dolphins and Raiders. The report suggests his visit with the Bills, who he played for last season, did not go well. Salguero points out neither team has met his asking price to this point, so it is possible another team swoops in with a better offer. Brown would be a great get for either team, especially if it comes at a discounted price. Related: Dolphins, Raiders Source: Miami Herald Mar 25 - 11:10 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 while I wouldn't be too upset if Brown doesn't come back (he's narrowed it down to Phins and Raiders), but who on the roster could be our sideline to sideline LB and be able to cover backs nd TE's? I don't want to draft an LB early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Perhap he wasn't comfortable with McD's culture change and expectations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 So what's his asking price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Perhap he wasn't comfortable with McD's culture change and expectationsApparently hewasn't happy with the role McD envisioned for him. Which was just sub packages, which is a good thing because they must be satisfied with what they got for the starting roles. Remember guys, Preston looked great his rookie year in a 4-3 , in both the run and pass coverage. I'm sure the coaching staff People will say Ragland is slow and can't cover at this level but I argue that he plays much faster than his 40 time and has terrific instincts, he can be a force and the coaches must like him in some role. Finally Zo was re signed , so coaches must feel he's a better fit than Brown . They apparently discussed his role and look at him as a good fit out there. Zach didn't look so hot in a 43 for the Titans. I'd love him as depth of course but he obviously isn't valued much in this scheme... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 So what's his asking price? ...doesn't matter....pouted for too long.....let the ship sail....don't need some whiny malcontent looking for a paycheck.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Apparently hewasn't happy with the role McD envisioned for him. Which was just sub packages, which is a good thing because they must be satisfied with what they got for the starting roles. Remember guys, Preston looked great his rookie year in a 4-3 , in both the run and pass coverage. I'm sure the coaching staff People will say Ragland is slow and can't cover at this level but I argue that he plays much faster than his 40 time and has terrific instincts, he can be a force and the coaches must like him in some role. Finally Zo was re signed , so coaches must feel he's a better fit than Brown . They apparently discussed his role and look at him as a good fit out there. Zach didn't look so hot in a 43 for the Titans. I'd love him as depth of course but he obviously isn't valued much in this scheme... i saw the tweet from Chenelly about him being unhappy with his role here this season but I also wonder if he's not excited about the new culture. Regardless, the reports out of TC were that Ragland looked very good in coverage (and everything else). Don't know if the surgery/recovery will affect that but at least he will have had an entire year to recover. Reggie Ragland playing LB is really the least of my worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) @draftdiamonds Yesterday a report came out saying Free Agent LB Zach Brown was deciding between #Raiders and #Dolphins. That is False I do not know what teams have shown interest besides the teams he has already visited. I let them keep that personal Edited March 25, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Its Mahomes we are interested in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Its Mahomes we are interested in :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Zach has more speed to play OLB then Preston or Ragland who are slow even at MLB . I blame Rex for making a mess of the D wanting his type of players I guess they could put a Safety in for OLB Ragland is a fierce player instinctive player. He will find a home in Buffalo Bills D. Preston is a carry over. We shall see if they cannot find a role player elsewhere. Perhaps this staff really can play a solid game without a KuechlyDavis wanna be like ZB. Jay Ajayi. BOOM ! went Jay and Boom you went. Point made I blame Rex for everything Reasonable take. Well, hopefully we replace him by then.. agreed on both points. since the smart folks concur about reddick being a fine fit for McD and Frazier Apparently hewasn't happy with the role McD envisioned for him. Which was just sub packages, which is a good thing because they must be satisfied with what they got for the starting roles. Remember guys, Preston looked great his rookie year in a 4-3 , in both the run and pass coverage. I'm sure the coaching staff People will say Ragland is slow and can't cover at this level but I argue that he plays much faster than his 40 time and has terrific instincts, he can be a force and the coaches must like him in some role. Finally Zo was re signed , so coaches must feel he's a better fit than Brown . They apparently discussed his role and look at him as a good fit out there. Zach didn't look so hot in a 43 for the Titans. I'd love him as depth of course but he obviously isn't valued much in this scheme... Preston looked good first season , not great. But much better than he has last two seasons. and was improving a bit last year. !!o% on Ragland. I got my money on this kid, even with his perceived weakness of speed. Lorax feels to me as mostly package pass rush. I did not know Zach was in a 4-3 for the Titans and that might be why he was lackluster fro them. Great points thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Over this saga being played out on social media. I understand that this is now a factor in negotiations but it's left a bad taste in my mouth. I don't want him. Hope he goes to Oakland though, kid can play and that is indisputable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Zach' agents can't be thrilled with the Weeble Womble http://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/zach-brown-still-keeping-all-options-open-other-teams-inquiring/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Its Mahomes we are interested inFirst I'm hearing of this. You should start a thread, you know, get this info out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Zach' agents can't be thrilled with the Weeble Womble http://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/zach-brown-still-keeping-all-options-open-other-teams-inquiring/ I still think we should pull our offer. Just my 2. We should not be the fall back option because we offered the most money. If he doesn't want to be here then take away that option for him. Edited March 25, 2017 by H2o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Apparently hewasn't happy with the role McD envisioned for him. Which was just sub packages, which is a good thing because they must be satisfied with what they got for the starting roles. Remember guys, Preston looked great his rookie year in a 4-3 , in both the run and pass coverage. I'm sure the coaching staff People will say Ragland is slow and can't cover at this level but I argue that he plays much faster than his 40 time and has terrific instincts, he can be a force and the coaches must like him in some role. Finally Zo was re signed , so coaches must feel he's a better fit than Brown . They apparently discussed his role and look at him as a good fit out there. Zach didn't look so hot in a 43 for the Titans. I'd love him as depth of course but he obviously isn't valued much in this scheme... Ragland had a pretty solid 40 time, I think he was around 4.63. He is easily fast enough to cover. Foster ran a 4.7 at his pro day for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I still think we should pull our offer. Just my 2. We should not be the fall back option because we offered the most money. If he doesn't want to be here then take away that option for him. A shame, shame.. slap on the hand? Would it effect negotiations with Oakland and Miami? Maybe forcing Miami to pay more? I guess I'm unsure what use it'd be at this time. Can you elaborate a bit Water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 A shame, shame.. slap on the hand? Would it effect negotiations with Oakland and Miami? Maybe forcing Miami to pay more? I guess I'm unsure what use it'd be at this time. Can you elaborate a bit Water?He has had a bipolar FA period. He's expressed feelings of wanting to be elsewhere and apparently wasn't happy with what his role would be here. With the things that have been put out there I would pull our offer. You don't want a guy here who is just collecting a check or who chose us as a fall back option because we offered the most money. I'd rather move on than have a guy who "settled" to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 He has had a bipolar FA period. He's expressed feelings of wanting to be elsewhere and apparently wasn't happy with what his role would be here. With the things that have been put out there I would pull our offer. You don't want a guy here who is just collecting a check or who chose us as a fall back option because we offered the most money. I'd rather move on than have a guy who "settled" to be here. I agree that there's been so much back and forth that it's gotten frustrating for us fans who follow the Bills so closely. He did fired his agent, hence the 2nd meeting with us. His buddy is doing him no favors live tweeting every fart the dude squeaks out. I don't know that I'd pull the offer but I understand where you are coming from. As devils advocate, I can see where he is coming from too. Best year he had was last year and a football players career could end in 1 play, so I'd want to bank on a big contract too. He's just not going about it as professional as I'd like to see. Still interested in seeing how this shakes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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