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...
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