OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 So, just curious if anyone has heard anything recent about Barnidge? From a quick Google search it seems: Barnidge officially visited the Bills Early May, tweet that he will probably visit the Panthers and Jaguars, but I couldn't find anything saying that he actually did visit either of those teams after his Kentucky Derby break. Article saying Panthers were unlikely Articles and radio interview where he said he has "heard" from a number of teams, interest from Denver, but he has only talked to a couple of Broncos coaches that he knew, nothing official. Then Broncos head coach then said he is happy with the TEs he has and also an article saying Denver wouldn't do more than a low-risk deal if they did anything. But no official visit or anything. Has he really only met with the Bills? ...allegedly had 12 visits lined up but took a break for Kentucky Derby....prolly waiting for the Belmont now....YAWN............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 F5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 F5 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/30/gary-barnidge-still-looks-for-his-next-opportunity/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) I still believe he ends up in a Bills uni after mandatory mini camp. Clay's knee troubles are real and are always subject to costing him time on the field. GB would be an excellent #2 option to have for double TE sets and as a starter if Clay can't go. Edited May 30, 2017 by H2o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I still believe he ends up in a Bills uni after mandatory mini camp. Clay's knee trpubles are real and are always subject to costing him time on the field. GB would be an excellent #2 option to have for dpuble TE sets and as a starter if Clay can't go. I might like to think he will become a Bill ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I might like to think he will become a Bill ; ) ...may just need MAPQUEST to get back to OBD...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 ...may just need MAPQUEST to get back to OBD...... Or Uber ? Hard to find Buffalo's heart till you have been there i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I still believe he ends up in a Bills uni after mandatory mini camp. Clay's knee troubles are real and are always subject to costing him time on the field. GB would be an excellent #2 option to have for double TE sets and as a starter if Clay can't go. The Bills offered Barnidge and he turned us down. It has nothing to do with Clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTO Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Oh well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 The Bills offered Barnidge and he turned us down. It has nothing to do with Clay. No one knows what they offered. And he turned everybody down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Where does it say he turned us down? I saw he came in for a visit, doesn't mean we offered anything. Maybe we didnt like something and decided not to offer at this current time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 This guy certainly doesn't want to be a Bill or the Bills don't want him to be one. I would move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 You never know what happens when he doesn't get a better offer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Where does it say he turned us down? I saw he came in for a visit, doesn't mean we offered anything. Maybe we didnt like something and decided not to offer at this current time.I heard that he was really impressed. He liked the facilities and coaching staff quite a bit. He's also tight with Wood (obviously). The Bills are very much in play. The Jags are probably the favorite as he has a house there but the Bills aren't far behind. As far as I know nothing has changed since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I'd look at the Marrone/Hackett offense and run the other way if I was a TE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Are the Bills waiting to sign Gary or a possible Safety till after June 1st? Don't they add several million to the cap post 6/1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Are the Bills waiting to sign Gary or a possible Safety till after June 1st? Don't they add several million to the cap post 6/1? I believe they get an additional $2 million or so from the Aaron Williams release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Bills Fan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 What happened to Gragg after his knee injury? He really looked like he was developing into a good pass catching TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy Beebe Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 What happened to Gragg after his knee injury? He really looked like he was developing into a good pass catching TE. I believe Gragg had a visit with the Jags a couple months back. That's the last I've read about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I believe Gragg had a visit with the Jags a couple months back. That's the last I've read about him.visited Colts as well. My guess is he can't run. Barnidge has still only had one visit... Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 visited Colts as well. My guess is he can't run. Barnidge has still only had one visit... Buffalo. So maybe they are waiting for the cap relief from AW to sign him and have a good faith agreement? I can pretend that's the case at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 So maybe they are waiting for the cap relief from AW to sign him and have a good faith agreement? I can pretend that's the case at least. maybe. Did they make an offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 So maybe they are waiting for the cap relief from AW to sign him and have a good faith agreement? I can pretend that's the case at least. For a day anyway. I suppose we'll know soon enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 maybe. Did they make an offer? no clue. The only reason I made the guess I did was based off him supposedly having multiple visits scheduled but has only met with the bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) no clue. The only reason I made the guess I did was based off him supposedly having multiple visits scheduled but has only met with the bills.i don't think he ever had any other visits actually scheduled. Incarcerated Bob was the one who tweeted about the 12 visits after the Derby and I think based on interviews Barnidge has done since, it was a typo and he meant 2, but people ran with it. The 2 that have been named in reports are Jags and Panthers, but he still hasn't visited. 9 teams expressed initial interest (made calls). Edited May 31, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 i don't think he ever had any other visits actually scheduled. Incarcerated Bob was the one who tweeted about the 12 visits after the Derby and I think based on interviews Barnidge has done since, it was a typo and he meant 2, but people ran with it. The 2 that have been named in reports are Jags and Panthers, but he still hasn't visited. 9 teams expressed initial interest (made calls). I too heard 12 visits and it was from a VERY reliable source. I don't know what has happened since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I believe they get an additional $2 million or so from the Aaron Williams release I thought it was 4.2 but could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 @viccarucci My #Bills analysis: There still might be a place for @garybarnidge. NEW at [bN] Blitz: https://t.co/6rq0HLj6DI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I thought it was 4.2 but could be wrong. More likely that I'm wrong i don't think he ever had any other visits actually scheduled. Incarcerated Bob was the one who tweeted about the 12 visits after the Derby and I think based on interviews Barnidge has done since, it was a typo and he meant 2, but people ran with it. The 2 that have been named in reports are Jags and Panthers, but he still hasn't visited. 9 teams expressed initial interest (made calls). It was Damond Talbot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Why would we have to wait until after AW's post-june 1st relief? We still have at least 8 million in cap room, and Barnidge can't be getting more than 2.5m- at most. The cap relief after June 1st will happen reguardless, signing him won't effect that, so the only thing that I could see is maybe there is another team or two that are tighter to the cap, and are waiting for their June 1st relief to increase their room, to be able to sign him, and the Bills are just being used as a negotiating chip, or a plan B or C, if those other teams fall through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston's #1 Bills Fan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Why would we have to wait until after AW's post-june 1st relief? We still have at least 8 million in cap room, and Barnidge can't be getting more than 2.5m- at most. The cap relief after June 1st will happen reguardless, signing him won't effect that, so the only thing that I could see is maybe there is another team or two that are tighter to the cap, and are waiting for their June 1st relief to increase their room, to be able to sign him, and the Bills are just being used as a negotiating chip, or a plan B or C, if those other teams fall through. Maybe the Bills are waiting for that first of the month check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) More likely that I'm wrong It was Damond Talbot Incarcerated Damond. Edited May 31, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I believe they get an additional $2 million or so from the Aaron Williams release I wonder if they are using this feature to their advantage ( Beane ) Hope so. Maybe Bills can offer a decent counter if they really want him here? Jags are appearing lost right now i read. Think we might be his best bet as he mentioned mentoring would be cool. I wonder if they are using this feature to their advantage ( Beane ) Hope so. Maybe Bills can offer a decent counter if they really want him here? Jags are appearing lost right now i read. Think we might be his best bet as he mentioned mentoring would be cool. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/31/telvin-smiths-state-of-the-jaguars-address-isnt-rosy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxbomber21 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I think Barnidge signs with Buffalo. I know he wants to be handed the starter postion but under McDermott it has to be earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I think Barnidge signs with Buffalo. I know he wants to be handed the starter postion but under McDermott it has to be earned.he says he wants to be the #1 TE but I don't see that happening here or Carolina. Maybe Jax, but they say they wanted to see what they had in OTAs before even bringing him in for a visit. Sounds like he's even waiting to see if anyone gets hurt in TC before signing. Clay might have a knee issue that impacts practice time but he plays on Sundays. I'm thinking that Buffalo is a good spot for him even if he's not technically the #1 due to Dennison's 2 TE sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Barnidge stands a good chance of becoming The number one tight end in Buffalo if Clay's knee can't hold up during the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Barnidge stands a good chance of becoming The number one tight end in Buffalo if Clay's knee can't hold up during the season. Clay will get plenty of veteran's rest days in camp and during the season to make sure he's available on game days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Barnidge has received an offer from the Bills and they are currently his number 2 choice. If Jacksonville is in the neighborhood he's going there. Denver is in 3rd. Edited June 1, 2017 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Clay will get plenty of veteran's rest days in camp and during the season to make sure he's available on game days. That is the problem, he doesn't practice. He needs to create chemistry with T-Rod, same with that other WR who is often injured. Get the prima-donna's on the practice field. Imo Edited June 1, 2017 by Leroi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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