YoloinOhio Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) @nfl.com Bills GM Brandon Beane 'annoyed' by tanking talk https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000829966/article/bills-gm-brandon-beane-annoyed-by-tanking-talk?networkId=4595&site=.news&zone=story&zoneUrl=url%3dstory&zoneKeys=s1%3dstory&env=&pageKeyValues=prtnr%3daround-the-league%3bteam%3dbuf%3bconf%3dafc%3bdvsn%3dace%3bplyr%3danquan_boldin%3bplyr%3djordan_matthews&p.ct=Around+the+NFL&p.adsm=false&p.tcm=%23fff&p.bgc1m=%230964bf&p.bgc2m=%23053a74&sr=amp "I was very annoyed," Beane told Pro Football Talk on Tuesday. "... The Bills aren't "tanking" the 2017 season, but the trades certainly didn't make them any closer to competing with the New England Patriots this year. The hope is those draft selections will help close the gap down the road. That's not tanking. It's team building. Edited August 15, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 He should be. Considering the WR he picked up has put up better numbers than the receiver he traded away. And the CB he picked up was on the all rookie team and was playing very, then had a down year after an injury. Really not much different than Darby's last 2 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I'm annoyed by it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 They aren't tanking.... Yet. A bad start and they'll be trading/releasing older veteran players for the tank, IMO. as he should be. If they are not .500 by the trade deadline they should be clearing house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 They aren't tanking.... Yet. A bad start and they'll be trading/releasing older veteran players for the tank, IMO. Great. I'm excited for a few more bad seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) There's a difference between understanding that your team isn't likely going to be competing for the Super Bowl this year and intentionally tanking. Trading two players for other players and draft picks isn't exactly a fire sale... Edited August 15, 2017 by Koko78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I don't know why this surprises or annoys him. He traded away a better CB & better WR for a lesser WR & a lesser CB along with draft picks. That certainly would fall to "team building" but when you trade away the more talented players you shouldn't be surprised that people think the goal is to win less games that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I don't know why this surprises or annoys him. He traded away a better CB & better WR for a lesser WR & a lesser CB along with draft picks. That certainly would fall to "team building" but when you trade away the more talented players you shouldn't be surprised that people think the goal is to win less games that year. You're not paying attention football has nothing to do with talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I don't know why this surprises or annoys him. He traded away a better CB & better WR for a lesser WR & a lesser CB along with draft picks. That certainly would fall to "team building" but when you trade away the more talented players you shouldn't be surprised that people think the goal is to win less games that year. They are "middling" it. Claiming to be in winning mode for the 2017 season while building for the future. It's a tough sell IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 The smartest guy in the room always gets annoyed when others question his brilliance. Onto hoping that he is the smartest guy on draft night 18' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBillsOrDie Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 He should be. Considering the WR he picked up has put up better numbers than the receiver he traded away. And the CB he picked up was on the all rookie team and was playing very, then had a down year after an injury. Really not much different than Darby's last 2 seasons. I was thinking the same thing......... But around here it seems to be doom and gloom..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 It is officially Tin Foil Hat season. Even when healthy Sammy was underutilized. Darby was a young talent but didn't fit in the Ginger Hammers scheme. These two things does not mean the Bills are tanking. Now, if they cut or tared TT I might change my mind. Until then I see no tank on the horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 You're not paying attention football has nothing to do with talent. Jimmys and Joes over X's and O's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I was thinking the same thing......... But around here it seems to be doom and gloom.....yeaj. Too many people bought Sammy jerseys. That's why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 He should be. Considering the WR he picked up has put up better numbers than the receiver he traded away. And the CB he picked up was on the all rookie team and was playing very, then had a down year after an injury. Really not much different than Darby's last 2 seasons. This assumes Watkins is injured and misses half the 2017 season. Healthy he's going to dominate...assuming Goff can get him the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If you really feel the Bills are in Tank mode .... find another "winner" to support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 When you get rid of talent for draft picks = tanking. This guy is delusional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 This assumes Watkins is injured and misses half the 2017 season. Healthy he's going to dominate...assuming Goff can get him the ball. well.... 1. He's never not missed games. 2. Even at his healthiest he was barely better than Mathews. 3. Overall, Mathews has been more consistent, healthy, and he's done it with far less at QB than Sammy has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 When you get rid of talent for draft picks = tanking. This guy is delusional Do the Pats tank season after season after season after season after season after season after season after season after season after season ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 They are "middling" it. Claiming to be in winning mode for the 2017 season while building for the future. It's a tough sell IMO. Yeah. I wouldn't be surprised to see him sign a veteran CB to a one year deal to enhance the sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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