NoSaint Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 They have the draft assets to donit too. They are just going to have to get it right. They 100% have to nail the QB pick. Additionally, they will need to hit on their draft picks at a higher than average rate. It's not impossible but a lot needs to go right. Right- they need saints-Esque fortunes of pulling guys like colston, Evans, nicks, Pierre thomas etc... day 2-3/udfa PLUS hitting the qb early. And even then we are a few years away I don't get gutting the young core of the roster and keeping the vets for this either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I don't believe he is that vapid to think they were a contender before he signed and then realized they were the Bills after he signed. He simply changed his mind on playing and the reasons go beyond football but also are likely related to the fact that he realized he was done after playing in the preseason game. It doesn't matter whether they only planned to play him in the slot - it's a long season, and he knew he was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I don't believe he is that vapid to think they were a contender before he signed and then realized they were the Bills after he signed. He simply changed his mind on playing and the reasons go beyond football but also are likely related to the fact that he realized he was done after playing in the preseason game. It doesn't matter whether they only planned to play him in the slot - it's a long season, and he knew he was done. I agree that he likely thought he could just jump in and then realized that wasn't happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flmike Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Number of years on an internet forum is a baseline of intelligence? How about looking at the content of the messages and base your opinion on that. How about just going away. This is a community ... or at least it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I don't believe he is that vapid to think they were a contender before he signed and then realized they were the Bills after he signed. He simply changed his mind on playing and the reasons go beyond football but also are likely related to the fact that he realized he was done after playing in the preseason game. It doesn't matter whether they only planned to play him in the slot - it's a long season, and he knew he was done. A lot of people are saying his first statement about signing was 100% true, but his statement about retiring is a total lie. Doesn't make much sense. Like most things the truth is somewhere in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 From what little I seen of him he looked old and slow. No wonder Detroit didn't want him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flmike Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 He was close to retiring before he signed and had reportedly backed out once. He gave it a go and he wasn't 100% in (nor did he look good) so he cut bait. Too bad but moving on. Sad looking WR core but probably about the same talent level as last year when Watkins was out. Stop making sense. It is not tolerated here that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 From what little I seen of him he looked old and slow. No wonder Detroit didn't want him back. Only they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Obviously he doesn't see much hope for the bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskibreth Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I think it was politely suggested that he retire based on his performance on the field, and the Bills saved him the embarrassment of being cut to end his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBongo Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 This stinks, but if his heart isn't in it, the team is better off without him. Good for him leaving, instead of just collecting a pay check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flmike Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 That post, combined with your screen name is too funny!!! Hi Bill! Hope you are well! Miss your after game posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We will come to learn the Bills did the classy thing by letting Boldin go on his own terms. I suspect his practice tape wasn't kind and he was even slower than he was last year when, despite his red zone production, it was obvious he had lost a step or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 @theMMQB .@SI_PeterKing on @AnquanBoldin's retirement: Boldin's Man of the Year candidacy always jumped off the page. https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/08/21/pittsburgh-steelers-mike-tomlin-physical-training-camp-nfl-peter-king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We will come to learn the Bills did the classy thing by letting Boldin go on his own terms. Insider info or just speculation? Wouldn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We will come to learn the Bills did the classy thing by letting Boldin go on his own terms. I suspect his practice tape wasn't kind and he was even slower than he was last year when, despite his red zone production, it was obvious he had lost a step or two.I agree. He couldn't run. No sense waiting out the inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 There is no reason to trade McCoy. You aren't getting anything back for an older RB that makes that much money. He's worth more to is then anyone else. No reason to trade him. If a team with QB issues needs a QB, trade them Tyrod. But keep shady Why keep shady? This team is done, a fork handle sticking out of the uni's. You hang onto Shady until a contender wants a rent-a-star to get them all rings. If a team thinks they are 1 Shady away from a title they will give up something worthwhile for him (ala Bradford when Minny thought they were good). This year is going to suck anyway. I love Shady and he is clearly our best player, but he will probably cost us a few draft slots since the tank is in full swing. Doesn't look like the FO planned this particular circumstance, but maybe the stars are aligning and the football gods want to give us a QB for drafts-mas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I think it was politely suggested that he retire based on his performance on the field, and the Bills saved him the embarrassment of being cut to end his career. Yes, I believe this is most likely what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 @viccarucci Anquan Boldin on @SiriusXMNFL: "It wasn't a decision I made all of a sudden." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I think it was politely suggested that he retire based on his performance on the field, and the Bills saved him the embarrassment of being cut to end his career. Not from what I understand. The Bills' players, coaches, and front office were all surprised by his decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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