Buffalo716 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 A lot of people think it's a forgone conclusion that shady is gone after this season. That he will be shipped away I don't subscribe to that for a number of reasons. First, he has bought in to the process. He is a leader on the team and he is one of the few motivators we have on the roster We also do not have any stable QB play potentially going into next year. A new rookie QB or TT without Shady will not be pretty. Losing a top 5 back is never an addition. Shady gives a rookie or whoever a fall back and a safety blanket. Shady has 3-4 solid years left. This is when you ride him out. Get every single last carry and touch out of him until he has nothing left. Shady has embraced Buffalo and runs his tail off for us. Getting a third round pick for him is not worth it. He has been the only consistent 3 year bright spot for us on offense and he will help a young QB next year immensely . You don't trade away your most talented offensive player who shows up weekly 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just now, Buffalo716 said: A lot of people think it's a forgone conclusion that shady is gone after this season. That he will be shipped away I don't subscribe to that for a number of reasons. First, he has bought in to the process. He is a leader on the team and he is one of the few motivators we have on the roster We also do not have any stable QB play potentially going into next year. A new rookie QB or TT without Shady will not be pretty. Losing a top 5 back is never an addition. Shady gives a rookie or whoever a fall back and a safety blanket. Shady has 3-4 solid years left. This is when you ride him out. Get every single last carry and touch out of him until he has nothing left. Shady has embraced Buffalo and runs his tail off for us. Getting a third round pick for him is not worth it. He has been the only consistent 3 year bright spot for us on offense and he will help a young QB next year immensely . You don't trade away your most talented offensive player who shows up weekly Yes, this makes sense. I hope they are smart enough to know this. Sony Michel should be available with a mid-round pick, btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 2018 when Cutonadime slowly because slightlyshiftyshady. no thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) I’f they let him go after this season even if the cap situation makes sense the process will be abandoned and vilified by legions of fans. Hes is really the best thing that has happened to the bills in several years in terms of watchability. And there isn’t a close second. Edited December 6, 2017 by Over 29 years of fanhood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Not a lot of people think he'll be gone. And he won't, barring major injury or precipitous decline prior to the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Commonsense said: 2018 when Cutonadime slowly because slightlyshiftyshady. no thanks Cutonasilverdollar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just now, Doc said: Not a lot of people think he'll be gone. And he won't, barring major injury or precipitous decline prior to the end of the season. There are tons of posters who think it's a guarantee he's gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just now, Buffalo716 said: There are tons of posters who think it's a guarantee he's gone Hmmm. Sounds like a poll topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just now, Doc said: Hmmm. Sounds like a poll topic. I don't know how to start one. Just going by my convos with everybody here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 10 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: A lot of people think it's a forgone conclusion that shady is gone after this season. That he will be shipped away I don't subscribe to that for a number of reasons. First, he has bought in to the process. He is a leader on the team and he is one of the few motivators we have on the roster We also do not have any stable QB play potentially going into next year. A new rookie QB or TT without Shady will not be pretty. Losing a top 5 back is never an addition. Shady gives a rookie or whoever a fall back and a safety blanket. Shady has 3-4 solid years left. This is when you ride him out. Get every single last carry and touch out of him until he has nothing left. Shady has embraced Buffalo and runs his tail off for us. Getting a third round pick for him is not worth it. He has been the only consistent 3 year bright spot for us on offense and he will help a young QB next year immensely . You don't trade away your most talented offensive player who shows up weekly ....he'll be here a least one more year IMO.......but Jesus, stop with this "run first" crap with him being the only stallion in the stable......he goes down and we trot out Mr. Ed's......get the guy some help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 10 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: A lot of people think it's a forgone conclusion that shady is gone after this season. That he will be shipped away I don't subscribe to that for a number of reasons. First, he has bought in to the process. He is a leader on the team and he is one of the few motivators we have on the roster We also do not have any stable QB play potentially going into next year. A new rookie QB or TT without Shady will not be pretty. Losing a top 5 back is never an addition. Shady gives a rookie or whoever a fall back and a safety blanket. Shady has 3-4 solid years left. This is when you ride him out. Get every single last carry and touch out of him until he has nothing left. Shady has embraced Buffalo and runs his tail off for us. Getting a third round pick for him is not worth it. He has been the only consistent 3 year bright spot for us on offense and he will help a young QB next year immensely . You don't trade away your most talented offensive player who shows up weekly I wouldn't be surprised if he's gone. Besides a new QB, probably a few new on the O-line . Next season will be a bigger adjustment than this season, look for a mostly new front 7 on defense, that , with the change at QB will likely make for a tough year. If you're starting over on offense, probably doesn't make much sense to keep Shady, from management perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Just now, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....he'll be here a least one more year IMO.......but Jesus, stop with this "run first" crap with him being the only stallion in the stable......he goes down and we trot out Mr. Ed's......get the guy some help.... Definitely in fact, maybe over the next couple of years he can transition into more of a receiving back and lend some of the between the tackle runs to a fresh stallion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: I don't know how to start one. Just going by my convos with everybody here Maybe it is a lot of Bills fans. But why would you get rid of him? Is he a cancer? Not buying-in? Unproductive? A troublemaker? Easily replaceable? The answers to all are "no." And the caps savings are minimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: Definitely in fact, maybe over the next couple of years he can transition into more of a receiving back and lend some of the between the tackle runs to a fresh stallion ....if the guy was paired up with a change of pace RB like Kenneth Davis was for Thurmal, maybe his career is prolonged and they both flourish like Thurmal & Davis did....just a dumb thought though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Doc said: Maybe it is a lot of Bills fans. But why would you get rid of him? Is he a cancer? Not buying-in? Unproductive? A troublemaker? Easily replaceable? The answers to all are "no." And the caps savings are minimal. Well that's what I argue when I hear people say he's next . I mean he's bought in and is productive. As a coach, i would hate to lose a guy like shady. i hope he retires here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Doc said: Maybe it is a lot of Bills fans. But why would you get rid of him? Is he a cancer? Not buying-in? Unproductive? A troublemaker? Easily replaceable? The answers to all are "no." And the caps savings are minimal. He's on pace for 1100 yds rushing 400-500 yds receiving and is a major focal point of the offense. Assuming the Bills draft a new QB why would they dump an incredible asset that takes pressure off of the kid when he has shown zero signs of slowing down cap space be damned. If you are the GM wouldn't you rather your rookie QB has Benjamin, Jones, McCoy, & Clay as his weapons to start? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 7 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....if the guy was paired up with a change of pace RB like Kenneth Davis was for Thurmal, maybe his career is prolonged and they both flourish like Thurmal & Davis did....just a dumb thought though.... That is what every coach dreams to have. A thunder and lightning punch We need to find another young hard runner that can extend Shadys career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 He should have been traded when the value was high, if it still isn't. This team has nothing to lose. A massive do over is necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Shady will be traded for a 2020 7th rounder and be replaced by Tim biakabutuka. Trust the process. 7 minutes ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: He should have been traded when the value was high, if it still isn't. This team has nothing to lose. A massive do over is necessary. He should have been traded instead of Sammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'd really like a second RB behind him though. We really missed Gilislee, we need insurance and more importantly we need to spread the load so Shady doesn't breakdown in another year or so but absolutely, we should keep him. Great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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