4merper4mer Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I wonder how much we could have received for Sammy had his option been picked up. Not doing so was DUMB. Trading him was also dumb. McDermott clearly does not like him for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I was the biggest homer this board and I have concluded this as well.  They have no gameplan. If you are going to tank, why re-sign TT? How does Kyle Williams feel know?  Does anyone trust this team to pick the right qb? We have a first time head coach and GM picked by the head coach. This team is so @ss backwards.  The Rams must have had to put the phone down from laughing when the Bills offered Sammy for EJ Gaines. Thats kind of how I feel C. Biscuit. I just don't understand the plan? If you wanted to tank you should have dealt a bunch of guys and not brought TT back. They half did it. That's the worst of all worlds. You never trade a dollar for 4 quarters in sports. The Bills ABSOLUTLEY did that in the Watkins trade and I don't like the Darby deal either. Matthews, to me, is a solid starting receiver. He's better than Woods but still not great. You traded a potential superstar for a good #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Top CB?? Gaines was HORRIBLE last season.  Uhhh  Maybe because he didn't play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 That tank indicates that you're tanking well. I'm going Italian tank:  http://www.qattara.it/20-07%20Fst_files/20-07%20Fst%2001.jpg   That's not considered a tank, as much as a tankette.  Which is even more appropriate in context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Â Why do I have a sneaking suspicion that the franchise QBs will be gone when we pick and we'll end up with another Losman consolation prize? Â Bank on it......I am cancelling trip to Carolina week 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyg13 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'm in shock. I can't believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 The only thing that makes me feel a little better is we got value for a one year rental. That does not offset losing our most talented football player. If he'd stayed healthy this never would have happened. That's life.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017  Uhhh  Maybe because he didn't play?  You're thinking of 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I heard we get to keep his good foot. Any truth to that rumor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 All in all, its good value and lots of QB ammo for next year's draft. Â Not upset in the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Maybe TT wrecked his knee last night? The timing don't make any sense. Â I didn't see the game so this is just trying to make something of what's going on. Why do you make these trades now? What changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wild Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thats kind of how I feel C. Biscuit. I just don't understand the plan? If you wanted to tank you should have dealt a bunch of guys and not brought TT back. They half did it. That's the worst of all worlds. Â You never trade a dollar for 4 quarters in sports. The Bills ABSOLUTLEY did that in the Watkins trade and I don't like the Darby deal either. Matthews, to me, is a solid starting receiver. He's better than Woods but still not great. You traded a potential superstar for a good #2. Â It wasnt 4 quaters for a dollar we got picks as well. Â Bills fans have been saying this about Sammy for 3 years now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakin Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 The Rams are brutal...we might have an exceptionally high 2nd rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I was already having a bad day. Now this. There must be something about Sammy's foot we do not know about or we just moved in first place in the dumbfuk line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 So the plan is to tank, according to some, and draft a QB with the picks? Â Who the hell is said QB going to throw the ball to? Matthews has a year left on his deal and Boldin is a one year deal. Â So bring in a young QB and set him up to fail. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Halfway to 1000 posts in a day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGBillsFan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I'm ok with them blowing this up and rebuilding....heck we haven't won anything with Watkins and Darby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Playoffs likely this year AND the ability to build through the draft. We are well on the way to becoming a team that is competitive on an annual basis. Great moves and great day to be a Bills fan! Can't wait for the season to start. We finally have people in place who know how to run an NFL franchise. Erasing half of a player's value and THEN trading him is indicative of knowing how to run a franchise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 So bring in a young QB and set him up to fail. Brilliant. Â Which they've been doing ever since Todd Collins. Â I mean...people B word about the need for consistency... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 BREAKING: Sammy Watkins arrives at Rams camp: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Â It wasnt 4 quaters for a dollar we got picks as well. Â Bills fans have been saying this about Sammy for 3 years now And his per target numbers have ranked near the top of the league. If he is healthy and gets the ball he's right there with the top receivers. He supposedly has been healthy all offseason. Throwing him the ball is the easy part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Yep. Â Despite people here CONSTANTLY trying to put a positive spin on the disaster that is the buffalo bills. Â you must be thrilled about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 6 picks in the top 50 next year. Â Sammy never lived up to his potential and has a glass foot. Everyone take a deep breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 TOTALLY IN !@#$ING SHOCK!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Maybe TT wrecked his knee last night? The timing don't make any sense. Â I didn't see the game so this is just trying to make something of what's going on. Why do you make these trades now? What changed? Â Maybe the Rams wanted to see Sammy play ball before pulling the trigger on the trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfanAZ Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I was surprised they made the moves but I dont hate them. Watkins has trouble staying on the field and the Bills were not going to make him one of the highest paid WR's even if he did have a good season. Darby has not done much after his rookie season. I dont think the Bills got better with Gaines but they did get a guy who can catch the ball in Mathews. Come draft time next year people on here will be dreaming of ways to use all the picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Doesn't make sense to me. But I also don't know how talks with the agent were going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I haven't even looked to see what we got I'm so stunned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodman19 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Classic case of fans falling in love with their own players. We weren't going to do much this year so simply establishing structure with a new staff and maximizing asset value is the best way to get ourselves out of the cycle of misery. These kind of moves could turn our great with hindsight if we rebuild a good team ala Cowboys trading Walker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 This feels like Josh McDaniels first job all over again. He came in as the smartest guy in the room. He had to fail before he succeeded. We have McDaniels all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I didn't care for Sammy so I'm fine with this. But can't believe we traded him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Both players acquired are free agents at the end of the season this just keeps getting even better LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I haven't even looked to see what we got I'm so stunned! I wouldn't look. It will get worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I actually like this move. Â There was a good chance the Bills were not going to get Sammy back next year as he would probably command more than they were willing to spend and the franchise tag would be higher than they would want. Â They trade him now at the time when teams will pay the most and the Bills cashed in on what may very well turn out to be a top 10 pick in round 2. Â We also replaced both positions leaving and I know the talent is not comparable but I love that we now have 2 picks in each of the first 3 rounds. Â The Bills now have the tools to do anything they want in the next draft and that includes trading up into the top pick which is what I think they will end up doing. Â Â Â CBF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Both players acquired are free agents at the end of the season this just keeps getting even better LOL Â Both players traded were free agents at the end of the season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I am shocked people are upset about this! Â The Bills were not going anywhere this year. The Watkins risk/reward is a tough chance to take when you have so many needs already, especially at QB. He's an injury risk and nearing the end of his contract, even if we franchise him next year. So getting a second and a player for him makes a ton of sense. Â Darby was gross last year and Matthews is a solid WR who's been excellent early in his career. And getting a third also is incredible. Â Vision, planning, decisiveness. I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Â Both players traded were free agents at the end of the season too. Â Not Darby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wild Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Â Both players traded were free agents at the end of the season too. Â And the picks are free agents too right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Interesting, Watkins and Woods are back together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Both players acquired are free agents at the end of the season this just keeps getting even better LOL Â Comp picks for 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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