26CornerBlitz Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) Gil forgot that the Bills traded away a 3rd round pick when they acquired Kelvin Benjamin. THE BRANDT REPORT Best Fits for the Top Free Agents With big-name players set to hit the free agency market next month, Gil Brandt evaluates the best potential team fits for his 14 top free agents. See where Brandt has the top skill position players landing. Sheldon Richardson, Defensive Tackle Potential fits: Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs. Somewhere along the line, Richardson is going to wake up -- and it might be next to Chris Jones or Justin Houston in Kansas City. True, the Chiefs are projected to be relatively tight against the cap. But those guys might be the kind of players who can motivate Richardson to play up to his potential after the Jets traded him away heading into last season. He's an athletic run-stopper with pass-rush ability. I also think Buffalo -- which, with two first-round picks, two second-rounders and two third-rounders, will have a chance to add a ton of talent -- could see Richardson as an attractive fit (provided the issues that led to his ouster in New York don't scare them off). And, of course, Seattle would be able to use him, as well. Edited February 16, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 He's the top guy on my FA wants list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I'd take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEraBills Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I like Richardson, but prefer Star due to the background of him having played under McD in Carolina. We'll see of course, but I just think the FO and head coach know more about what they are getting with Star, what to expect from him in the locker room so on and so forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Serious coin but I’d be ok with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, NewEraBills said: I like Richardson, but prefer Star due to the background of him having played under McD in Carolina. We'll see of course, but I just think the FO and head coach know more about what they are getting with Star, what to expect from him in the locker room so on and so forth. ...good assessment....totally agree that the "Carolina Connection" will be in play.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Bad attitude....don't think he fits the Bills in that regard. And, I don't like guys like that either......... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Bad character guy. I don't like paying DL who have bad character issues even while on a rookie contract. He's a stay away from me. I hope we go after Andrew Norwell from Carolina. Box off that RG position for the next few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Assuming his biceps is healing ok, I think I'd prefer DaQuan Jones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 33 minutes ago, NewEraBills said: I like Richardson, but prefer Star due to the background of him having played under McD in Carolina. We'll see of course, but I just think the FO and head coach know more about what they are getting with Star, what to expect from him in the locker room so on and so forth. I understand the McD-Panthers connection, but Star simply hasn't been a good player the last 2 or 3 years. Sheldon is a very good player. I'll be pretty disappointed if Buffalo gives Star a lot of money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleAndHungry Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) I think it would be a mistake to spend a lot of money in free agency on a defensive tackle this year given that it's the deepest most loaded position group in this draft class. There are guys you could draft who could come in and contribute right away for a fraction of the cost and a lot younger. Edited February 16, 2018 by Finkle Is Einhorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Suspended four games in 2015 for violating the substance abuse policy and 1 game in 2016 for personal conduct (off-season arrest). Had clubhouse issues in 2016 with Brandon Marshall (in fairness that probably cut both ways). From a talent perspective it looks like a no-brainer, but he doesn't look like the type of player McBeane wants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsam4031 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Se we get rid of Dareus and sign Richardson. Same player same attitude same drug problems. Will be the same huge contract. No thanks rather draft one 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Why would they trade Dareus and sign Richardson? I don't see it happening. Lotulelei more likely. Probably a draft pick also. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 No thanks. Use a boatload of money to blow Cousins away. Use the draft picks and journeymen FA to build the roster. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just now, bobobonators said: No thanks. Use a boatload of money to blow Cousins away. Use the draft picks and journeymen FA to build the roster. I was thinking, if the Bills do like Cousins you might as well go all in. Sign him for life, guarantee the deal. 8 years $120 million fully gauranteed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, NewEraBills said: I like Richardson, but prefer Star due to the background of him having played under McD in Carolina. We'll see of course, but I just think the FO and head coach know more about what they are getting with Star, what to expect from him in the locker room so on and so forth. knowing what you're getting is important .... all kinds of bad character guys in the NFL nowadays... no one says anything bad about anyone due to the $$ involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 50 minutes ago, DCOrange said: I understand the McD-Panthers connection, but Star simply hasn't been a good player the last 2 or 3 years. Sheldon is a very good player. I'll be pretty disappointed if Buffalo gives Star a lot of money. This is where u scratch your head of why u get rid of Dareus and your still paying him 14 mil this yr. I realize character and culture are important to McBeane but from what i hear after that incident in preseason Dareus was getting his act together. Sometimes u just got to get guys to buy into your culture and it looked like that was the case until they traded Dareus away. If Dareus was a free agent he would be hands down the best one available at DT. People don't realize Dareus played his position at a all pro level he played the O Tech which is not sexy . His job was to take up blockers for others to succeed and he did that very well. Had he played the 3tech u probably would of seen much more game changing plays from him. For this reason i hope the front office doesn't spend much at this position in the future. 50 minutes ago, DCOrange said: I understand the McD-Panthers connection, but Star simply hasn't been a good player the last 2 or 3 years. Sheldon is a very good player. I'll be pretty disappointed if Buffalo gives Star a lot of money. This is where u scratch your head of why u get rid of Dareus and your still paying him 14 mil this yr. I realize character and culture are important to McBeane but from what i hear after that incident in preseason Dareus was getting his act together. Sometimes u just got to get guys to buy into your culture and it looked like that was the case until they traded Dareus away. If Dareus was a free agent he would be hands down the best one available at DT. People don't realize Dareus played his position at a all pro level he played the O Tech which is not sexy . His job was to take up blockers for others to succeed and he did that very well. Had he played the 3tech u probably would of seen much more game changing plays from him. For this reason i hope the front office doesn't spend much at this position in the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Not the DT i want. Dont think he fits the culture they are building (if Dareus didnt dont see how Richardson will). But would be good with it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 For the right price, I would love to add Sheldon. As much as we can fill holes withs FA, that gives us options during the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Pass. Great player when he's motivated, but too many off-field issues and on-field lapses for me. I'll go the value route and sign either DaQuan Jones or Justin Ellis. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Idk if Richardson will be the guy considering the last over priced DT they just traded away. Tackle is certainly a need though. Im curious to see how the organization moves forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 The draft is loaded at DT plus we have Washington going into his 3rd yr he can be a bright surprise for us next yr so we just need a run stopper next to him. Id rather spend our money on the Oline and our #2 Corner. Sign Chris Hubbard and Cameron Fleming that opens up trading Cordy for a pk. Sign CB Kyle Fuller from Chicago he's a young player that's developing nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I don’t see this happening. McDermott is all about a rotating defensive line, so I don’t see him overpaying for one piece of that. Also, his character doesn’t fit the bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, NastyNateSoldiers said: The draft is loaded at DT plus we have Washington going into his 3rd yr he can be a bright surprise for us next yr so we just need a run stopper next to him. Id rather spend our money on the Oline and our #2 Corner. Sign Chris Hubbard and Cameron Fleming that opens up trading Cordy for a pk. Sign CB Kyle Fuller from Chicago he's a young player that's developing nicely. Hubbard is, IMO, a better fit at guard than tackle. If they pay Fleming anything above the league-minimum, then they haven't been paying attention IMO. Fuller would be a huge get, but he's going to get PAID IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 No way McBeane brings in an expensive DT with character issues after just shipping out Marcel and taking on that cap hit for next season. I think Star Lotulelei is almost a lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, K-GunJimKelly12 said: No way McBeane brings in an expensive DT with character issues after just shipping out Marcel and taking on that cap hit for next season. I think Star Lotulelei is almost a lock. Star would be quite the departure from the way they've operated thus far...he'll be over-valued on the UFA market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I'd rather sign Cousins and draft the best DT at 21 or 22 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 They will over pay to get Star. Can easily see them doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 hours ago, ddaryl said: I'd rather sign Cousins and draft the best DT at 21 or 22 This should be the plan . Use your pks on best available with the holes we have we should find day one starters no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 hours ago, NastyNateSoldiers said: The draft is loaded at DT plus we have Washington going into his 3rd yr he can be a bright surprise for us next yr so we just need a run stopper next to him. Washington was so low-impact that it's hard to really count on him for anything.............but he is still very young being 23 this season. That third round is not a great place to pick guys with motivation/effort issues in their past, IMO......... because once they get their signing bonus they are basically playing at or near league minimum salary from there on out..........which doesn't provide a great deal of motivation to do more than the minimum if the dude is sure he can catch on elsewhere. That's what happened with Goodwin here.........he had the Bills over a barrel because he knew with his speed he could get that minimum paycheck somewhere else if the Bills cut him so he had the leverage to tap out everytime he got a boo-boo so he could go train for Rio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 No thanks , we just got rid of one lazy bum we don't need another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I'd be shocked if McBeane brought in Richardson. He's an immature headcase and completely devoid of the required "football" character to maximize his talent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I would love to see us grab our DT in FA like Star, Sheldon or Poe. Then we can use the draft assets to focus on QB, LB and OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 5 hours ago, aristocrat said: Serious coin but I’d be ok with it. I agree that he'd be a nice add. That kind of money splash probably keep TT as our starter next year which means another 12 months of all the TT threads!! 23 minutes ago, K-9 said: I'd be shocked if McBeane brought in Richardson. He's an immature headcase and completely devoid of the required "football" character to maximize his talent. He plays with passion which can be harnessed by the right coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) Does Gil know something we don't ? Maybe we will have a 3rd back for Glenn ? I'm surprised some of the Vea chatter has calmed down myself although it may pick back up again post combine. Edited February 16, 2018 by Jamie Muellers Ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 41 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said: I agree that he'd be a nice add. That kind of money splash probably keep TT as our starter next year which means another 12 months of all the TT threads!! He plays with passion which can be harnessed by the right coaching staff. He plays with passion when he feels like it. No amount of coaching is going to change that. If coaches like Bowles and Carroll can't harness it, nobody will as no amount of coaching can instill football character. Is there a chance he suddenly grows up and figures it out? Perhaps, but at 27 years old, I have my doubts. Not worth the investment to find out, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneblitz Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 BS, if Shelden Richardson was already a Buffalo Bill, he would've been dumped with Dareus and Watkins for attitude issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Finkle Is Einhorn said: I think it would be a mistake to spend a lot of money in free agency on a defensive tackle this year given that it's the deepest most loaded position group in this draft class. There are guys you could draft who could come in and contribute right away for a fraction of the cost and a lot younger. In a 43 system - expect to be dedicating a lot to the line. With only Kyle at DT it is likely wise to add both an impact free agent and an impact draft pick up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankoElTanko Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 No way. He's good (when he decides to be...) but I would rather have Dontari Poe for 5-6mil or DaQuan Jones for similar money. I hope/it is (what i think to be) more likely to be Star. I do hope however we do not mortgage the rest of our line by throwing a ton of coin at Star. I agree with DC Orange in that he has not played as well the last few years so I would hope he signs for a (little bit) of a McD connection-esque discount. Or give me Poe and draft H.Phillips in the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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