KingRex Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 If I'm him, I say trade me or watch me go into a funk. I did my best to talk Mac and others to come here because I believed McDermott/Beane were planning to both walk and chew gum by building for the future, but start by building a winning ethic. These trades have clearly set the tone for what we are shooting for in 2017 (which is 2018). For Bills fans the Sabres are looking good right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 For all we know, the vibe may be very different in the locker room. They still have their QB and great running game. Plus Boldin and a promising young WR. White looks good and they grabbed a vet. I'm just painting an optimistic picture that Shady and other players may see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I can't imagine the locker room being happy with these moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Maybe he likes Matthews and gave OBD positive intel about him before the pulled the trigger? No basis, just speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 They are professionals they will get over it Its the nature of the business. Shady would know this best. I bet he never thought he would get traded CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Deon Sanders said it best, "Must be the Money" Who cares when you're making 12 million this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 If I was LeSean I'd fall asleep on a giant pile of money with a smile on my face every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I bet he's happy, he is now the undoubted beneficiary of more targets in the pass game and a lot more running plays. He's the true centerpiece now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBillsFan Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 If I'm him, I say trade me or watch me go into a funk. I did my best to talk Mac and others to come here because I believed McDermott/Beane were planning to both walk and chew gum by building for the future, but start by building a winning ethic. These trades have clearly set the tone for what we are shooting for in 2017 (which is 2018). For Bills fans the Sabres are looking good right now. He was my first thought. Then I thought of Kyle Williams. Thought he brought him back and said he wasn't going to tear apart the team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if neither guy was well liked in the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hard to tell. He might really like Matthews and who knows what goes on in the relationships in the locker room. Maybe, Watkins were rubbing players the wrong ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Yep, poor Kyle Williams such a loyal Soldier. Would not surprise me if he hands in his retirement papers this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA Grant Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hard to tell. He might really like Matthews and who knows what goes on in the relationships in the locker room. Maybe, Watkins were rubbing players the wrong ways. Yep. Who's to say Shady isn't excited to have Matthews here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Yep, poor Kyle Williams such a loyal Soldier. Would not surprise me if he hands in his retirement papers this week. Nah. 2017 payouts $6.3 million (base salary) $500,000 (roster bonus, due on Day 5 of 2017 league year) Doubt he walks away from $6mil because he likely won't make the playoffs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I can't imagine the locker room being happy with these moves. Hard to tell. He might really like Matthews and who knows what goes on in the relationships in the locker room. Maybe, Watkins were rubbing players the wrong ways. Matthews isn't even practicing full time because of a bad knee. Gaines is second string. I wouldn't be surprised if neither guy was well liked in the locker room. So you make up stuff to fit the story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 You guys crack me up. Gaines and Darby are pretty much an even swap. The guys in the locker will see that immediately. Watkins is a potential superstar that has not been healthy and has not delivered. He will be a tough loss, from a game planning standpoint we are easier to play against. However, we picked up a good young WR plus we have Boldin. Watkins has not been anywhere near the player we hoped for when we traded another #1 to move up and get him. Blame it on injuries and blame it on the QB but he was gone anyway after the season. Stockpiling the 2nd and a 3rd picks next year is the smart move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 If I'm him, I say trade me or watch me go into a funk. I did my best to talk Mac and others to come here because I believed McDermott/Beane were planning to both walk and chew gum by building for the future, but start by building a winning ethic. These trades have clearly set the tone for what we are shooting for in 2017 (which is 2018). For Bills fans the Sabres are looking good right now. Shady played with Jordan Mathews didnt he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 So you make up stuff to fit the story? He didn't mention it as fact but purely on speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Why would he be pissed? Are the Bills planning to run less now that Sammy is gone? I guess that logic makes sense since the receiver they brought in has been more productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Didn't McCoy play with Matthews in Philly? Maybe he's excited about having him. It's not like they just traded good players for picks. They also got good player(s) back in return. Matthews is a damn good WR. Gaines we will have to wait and see I guess, but he's definitely not a scrub. I read that Darby had been struggling. McDermott has done a great job in his career with the defensive secondary, so I'll just have to trust him for now on this one. I didn't fully understand that Darby trade, but I'm willing to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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