Panthers cut S Tre Boston; appears to be off to LA

[Doc]

Sign a ton of DB's, let them fight it out, and may the best men win!

[frostbitmic]

That list contains an awful lot of former Bills.

 

We could get back Rambo, Byrd and the backle specialist Donte Whifner.

[PirateHookerMD]

That list contains an awful lot of former Bills.

 

We could get back Rambo, Byrd and the backle specialist Donte Whifner.

 

I think Byrd makes too much sense if you can get him for cheap.

 

He should hold no grudge since the GM and coach who let him go are gone, and his dad is here. Maybe he can turn it around.

[dbflaBill]

 

I think Byrd makes too much sense if you can get him for cheap.

 

He should hold no grudge since the GM and coach who let him go are gone, and his dad is here. Maybe he can turn it around.

Not a huge fan of Byrd. I think he was an average safety the capitalized at the right time. Not sure with age and injury history he has much left to give.. Theres a reason hes still unsigned.

[PIZ]

Who's watching the jet????

 

Twitter:. Tre Boston:

 

"✈️✈️⚫️⚠️⚫️⚠️Lets see how this goes might find a new home. Can't wait to see! #GodGotMe #CantStopGodsBlessings"

[offsides#76FredSmerlas]

@profootballtalk

Panthers cut former starting safety Tre Boston

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/02/panthers-cut-tre-boston-and-some-other-guys/

 

Hope he likes wings. We could use the depth.

Live in Carolina and everyone down here was happy to see him get waived and their sports radio station spoke today about how he could never be trusted, wasn't consistent and got burned often. They went on to say how thin they are at safety but that it was still a good move to get rid of him because he was that bad. I'm not a Panther fan and I always have the Bills games on so I don't know first hand but from what I have been hearing it doesn't sound like a guy I want on our team.

Edited May 5, 2017 by offsides#76FredSmerlas

[voodoo poonani]

Don't know much about him except that he grades out better than Poyer per PFF. He should fit our system given who his DC was.

 

 

Jordan Poyer 70.4 S 26 Browns 355 Bills

 

Tre Boston 78.1 S 24 Panthers 840 UFA

Jairus Byrd 78.1 S 30 Saints 900 UFA

Marcus Gilchrist 77.1 S 28 Jets 819 UFA

Aaron Williams 74.4 S 27 Bills 340 UFA

Daimion Stafford 74.1 S 26 Titans 614 UFA

Rashad Johnson 70.4 S 31 Titans 555 UFA

Steven Terrell 68.4 S 26 Seahawks 503 UFA

Donte Whitner 64.6 S 32 Redskins 565 UFA

Kendrick Lewis 63.5 S 31 Ravens 17 UFA

Duke Ihenacho 62.7 S 28 Redskins 638 UFA

Shamarko Thomas 62.7 S 27 Steelers 6 UFA

Jeron Johnson 59.6 S 29 Seahawks 18 UFA

Antonio Allen 58.1 S 28 Jets 10 UFA

Michael Griffin 50.9 S 32 Panthers 284 UFA

Roman Harper 48.6 S 34 Saints 300 UFA

Dashon Goldson 48.4 S 32 Falcons 5 UFA

Kelcie McCray 47.8 S 28 Seahawks 345 UFA

Matt Elam 47.4 S 25 Ravens 55 UFA

Bacarri Rambo 47.4 S 27 Dolphins 525 UFA

Duke Williams 47.1 S 26 Colts 91 UFA

Sergio Brown 47.0 S 29 Bills 4 UFA

Jonathan Meeks 46.3 S 27 Bills 87 UFA

David Bruton 45.2 S 30 Redskins 235 UFA

James Ihedigbo 44.0 S 33 Bills 146 UFA

Edited May 5, 2017 by voodoo poonani

[YoloinOhio]

Bills didn't put in a waiver claim, so McD doesn't like him *that* much. Guessing it's money related though... might try to see if he will sign for cheap depth deal.

[JM57]

Bills didn't put in a waiver claim, so McD doesn't like him *that* much. Guessing it's money related though... might try to see if he will sign for cheap depth deal.

No need to claim at that price if you can now sign him for the minimum

[bigK14094]

Not a huge fan of Byrd. I think he was an average safety the capitalized at the right time. Not sure with age and injury history he has much left to give.. Theres a reason hes still unsigned.

Byrd laid down on the job his last season with the Bills....did not play for the money he was paid. Bad Attitude...don't want him back here...I would be forced to booo him during the games. Maybe bad advice from an agent, but, with him being slow to start, don't need to see him here.

[voodoo poonani]

hmm there is this nugget

 

http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Thoughts-on-Tre-Bostons-departure-and-whats-next/d7b025b0-162a-43d2-9ce5-902aa7110df6

 

 

 

Boston, drafted out of North Carolina in the fourth round in 2014, struggled with consistency during his tenure with the Panthers and never managed to secure a full-time role on the defense.

[YoloinOhio]

No need to claim at that price if you can now sign him for the minimum

if he thought he could start he would have claimed him considering the 1.8 is cheap for a starting S. You also make sure he doesn't go elsewhere. Looks like if he does like him, it's for depth only and is comfortable knowing he might not get him.

[JM57]

if he thought he could start he would have claimed him considering the 1.8 is cheap for a starting S. You also make sure he doesn't go elsewhere. Looks like if he does like him, it's for depth only and is comfortable knowing he might not get him.

I think he is best as depth anyway. Let him rotate in certain packages or if Hyde or Poyer need a break

Edited May 5, 2017 by JM57

[Dopey]

Beane making moves for BUF before officially signing on here, nice!

Like the way you think.

 

If you're in the tub, can I join?

The Bert and Ernie show!

[YoloinOhio]

@vicious155

S Tre Boston will be visiting the #Bills during the weekend

[SWATeam]

@vicious155

S Tre Boston will be visiting the #Bills during the weekend

Nice. Anyone that can help with the scheme is good with me.

 

Unfortunate last name, though

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

@vicious155

S Tre Boston will be visiting the #Bills during the weekend

Thanks for update! Great to hear!

 

Don't know much about him except that he grades out better than Poyer per PFF. He should fit our system given who his DC was.

 

 

Jordan Poyer 70.4 S 26 Browns 355 Bills

 

Tre Boston 78.1 S 24 Panthers 840 UFA

Jairus Byrd 78.1 S 30 Saints 900 UFA

Marcus Gilchrist 77.1 S 28 Jets 819 UFA

Aaron Williams 74.4 S 27 Bills 340 UFA

Daimion Stafford 74.1 S 26 Titans 614 UFA

Rashad Johnson 70.4 S 31 Titans 555 UFA

Steven Terrell 68.4 S 26 Seahawks 503 UFA

Donte Whitner 64.6 S 32 Redskins 565 UFA

Kendrick Lewis 63.5 S 31 Ravens 17 UFA

Duke Ihenacho 62.7 S 28 Redskins 638 UFA

Shamarko Thomas 62.7 S 27 Steelers 6 UFA

Jeron Johnson 59.6 S 29 Seahawks 18 UFA

Antonio Allen 58.1 S 28 Jets 10 UFA

Michael Griffin 50.9 S 32 Panthers 284 UFA

Roman Harper 48.6 S 34 Saints 300 UFA

Dashon Goldson 48.4 S 32 Falcons 5 UFA

Kelcie McCray 47.8 S 28 Seahawks 345 UFA

Matt Elam 47.4 S 25 Ravens 55 UFA

Bacarri Rambo 47.4 S 27 Dolphins 525 UFA

Duke Williams 47.1 S 26 Colts 91 UFA

Sergio Brown 47.0 S 29 Bills 4 UFA

Jonathan Meeks 46.3 S 27 Bills 87 UFA

David Bruton 45.2 S 30 Redskins 235 UFA

James Ihedigbo 44.0 S 33 Bills 146 UFA

Thanks for the info, much appreciated. Git R done.

[boyst]

he's not great. he is like jairus byrd on his worst day while having his best abilities which makes no sense to those reading this.

 

he is a good tackler. sometimes.

he can look like byrd did in his best season on one play and really just disappear and look as lost as meeks the next

he found the right spot to be in the play on defense but it was clearly on accident. when he was, he looked good.

 

if he was a full time starter for us i would be concerned but i really cannot speculate how dylan mcdermott wants to use him or this defense. he has never had a dl like ours.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

He's 205 pounds, known as more of a physical guy. You wonder if he can gain 10-15 pounds and be that hybrid SS/WLB.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

he's not great. he is like jairus byrd on his worst day while having his best abilities which makes no sense to those reading this.

 

he is a good tackler. sometimes.

he can look like byrd did in his best season on one play and really just disappear and look as lost as meeks the next

he found the right spot to be in the play on defense but it was clearly on accident. when he was, he looked good.

 

if he was a full time starter for us i would be concerned but i really cannot speculate how dylan mcdermott wants to use him or this defense. he has never had a dl like ours.

 

Nothing wrong adding system experienced depth.

[YoloinOhio]

@matthewfairburn

#Bills to host former #Panthers safety Tre Boston on free agent visit http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/05/buffalo_bills_to_host_former_carolina_panthers_s_tre_boston_on_free_agent_visit.html

[NewEraBills]

Live in Carolina and everyone down here was happy to see him get waived and their sports radio station spoke today about how he could never be trusted, wasn't consistent and got burned often. They went on to say how thin they are at safety but that it was still a good move to get rid of him because he was that bad. I'm not a Panther fan and I always have the Bills games on so I don't know first hand but from what I have been hearing it doesn't sound like a guy I want on our team.

 

Here is the thing and you should know this from Tyrod. Fans hate their own players alot LOL. I'm not saying that Boston is the next Ed Reed or anything but I wouldn't buy a lot of fans take on players. Need an outside eye.

[YoloinOhio]

@realFRamirez

Ex-Panthers S Tre Boston will meet with the #Chargers early this week. He had a strong 2016 campaign and could be a safety upgrade.

[YoloinOhio]

 

@trebos10

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[BillsFan4]

I thought he struggled quite a bit in Carolina.

 

I guess he can't be worse than some of the depth S's we've had though... lol.

[John from Riverside]

I would not break the bank for him honestly....

[GoBills808]

 

Here is the thing and you should know this from Tyrod. Fans hate their own players alot LOL. I'm not saying that Boston is the next Ed Reed or anything but I wouldn't buy a lot of fans take on players. Need an outside eye.

Nah. I've watched a lot of the Panthers owing to living with a diehard, and he's mediocre. So you're right, similar to Taylor.

[KellyToughII]

I watch a lot of Panthers as well, he would be a good depth / backup

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Kid had 2 picks, 2 sacks, 3 stuffs, and 7 pass breakups this past season.

 

No doubts he wins the #1 FS gig.

Makes me think of Da'Norris Searcy. Ok when it comes to pass coverage, just don't let him go 1-on-1 with a WR. Will be a benefit in the run game.

 

Boston has superior athleticism than Searcy, giving him more potential and a higher ceiling.

Edited May 7, 2017 by TheyCallMeAndy

[mattt9998]

Looks like they didn't want to pay him when an escalator clause in the CBA more than doubled his salary from about $800K to $1.9 million (there are other FA safeties they apparently like better for the money):http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/24824/escalator-clause-gives-panthers-safety-tre-boston-huge-bump-in-salary

Here's a list of currently available FAs at safety (notice something, other than where Boston is listed and it wasn't in alphabetical order--it's a stroll through our esteemed franchise's history):http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/safety/available/

More former Bills on that list than any other team.

 

I am still hoping Byrd comes back on a 1 year prove it deal.

[YoloinOhio]

More former Bills on that list than any other team.

 

I am still hoping Byrd comes back on a 1 year prove it deal.

i secretly want Byrd back in a Bills uni. I know he sucked after he left. But he was so good when he was here! #ballhawk

 

Then again not sure how many 30 year olds want their dad yelling at them every day

Edited May 8, 2017 by YoloinOhio

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

I would love to have Byrd back. He never should have left. Would be perfect as a center fielder back at the Ralph in the zone we will play.

[Logic]

With the amount of money the Bills have left, I'd like to see them sign TWO safeties.

Boston, Byrd, Gilchrist. Take your pick.

I'd also like to see them trade a late round pick for Calvin Pryor and see how he does at nickel LB, like Mark Barron before him.

[boyst]

I would love to have Byrd back. He never should have left. Would be perfect as a center fielder back at the Ralph in the zone we will play.

if he could at all do what he did efore, i would be all for it in a mcdermott system.

 

i began a very large thread - you being new here havent' ever seen one - discussing our defense. i got to 3 pages and deleted it all because as i reread it to make sure it had flow before finishing it... it just sounded terrible.

 

if we could get byrd back with any skill left and could field a decent will linebacker it would be great.

 

byrd would do well in carolina where mcdermott coached previously due to thomas davis, shaq thompson and that luke kuechly fella.

if not carolina i think he could do well in jacksonville with young db's as a players coach - believing that he is the son of a coach he will eventually coach in his future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

by the way, where is ed reed????????

[NewEraBills]

I think Boston would excel especially if he had limited assignments. I think he struggled mostly in Carolina when he was in the box and had to think run and pass. He seems to work well just roaming the center of the field.

[BillsFan17]

Live in Carolina and everyone down here was happy to see him get waived and their sports radio station spoke today about how he could never be trusted, wasn't consistent and got burned often. They went on to say how thin they are at safety but that it was still a good move to get rid of him because he was that bad. I'm not a Panther fan and I always have the Bills games on so I don't know first hand but from what I have been hearing it doesn't sound like a guy I want on our team.

I live in Matthews, 15 mins from the stadium. Who are all these people you are talking about?

[boyst]

I live in Matthews, 15 mins from the stadium. Who are all these people you are talking about?

you music know the majority of panther fans. They're retarded in fheir football knowledge. They think everyone is the problem except for Keuchly, Davis, and Olsen. They love KB, best ever. They secretly despise Newton.

 

Carolina fans are the least football educated in the league.

 

And I'm more of an expert. I live 1/2 mile away under the bridge on Tyvola.

[CommonCents]

you music know the majority of panther fans. They're retarded in fheir football knowledge. They think everyone is the problem except for Keuchly, Davis, and Olsen. They love KB, best ever. They secretly despise Newton.

 

Carolina fans are the least football educated in the league.

 

And I'm more of an expert. I live 1/2 mile away under the bridge on Tyvola.

Boston is worth a look, the safety position has to be a big concern.

 

That offense will be interesting next year with the additions of Samuel and McCaffery.

[Jerry Christ]

Bills fans are the worst free agency identifiers ever. Only team I know that hates their own players. Fans that are only good when drunk.

[GoBills808]

you music know the majority of panther fans. They're retarded in fheir football knowledge. They think everyone is the problem except for Keuchly, Davis, and Olsen. They love KB, best ever. They secretly despise Newton.

 

Carolina fans are the least football educated in the league.

 

And I'm more of an expert. I live 1/2 mile away under the bridge on Tyvola.

KB came into camp like 50 lbs overweight and is getting moved to TE from what I hear.