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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Steelers are "listening to potential deals" for Martavis Bryant.

Rapoport made it a point to say the Steelers aren't necessarily shopping Bryant, but it sounds like they're all ears to offers. Bryant made a big stink midway through last season when he felt he wasn't playing enough, and the Steelers then made him a healthy scratch for Week 8. Bryant quit the social media complaining but was a disappointment with a 52-681-4 line. JuJu Smith-Schuster has emerged as the Steelers' No. 2 wideout. Bryant has one year left on his deal.
 
 
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE HIM IN BUFFALO!!!
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8 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said:

Uh, they tried to trade for him last year (reportedly).  Don't be so sure he doesn't fit the program.

 

Did they?  Had not heard that...I must have missed that story.  I would love to trade for Bryant, especially if we can get him for a 4th, although I would happily pay a 3rd too as I think his talent is worth the price.  

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3 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

Did they?  Had not heard that...I must have missed that story.  I would love to trade for Bryant, especially if we can get him for a 4th, although I would happily pay a 3rd too as I think his talent is worth the price.  

Yes they did inquire before they traded for KB. Certainly seems like a match made in hell so it may have been due diligence on deciding trade value for KB

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There are a few young, explosive veteran WR options on the market this year: Donte Moncrief, Allen Robinson, and Martavis Bryant. I'll even add Albert Wilson in there. All are under 27 years old, all have shown they can be extremely effective in the NFL, and all would look great opposite Kelvin Benjamin next year, and would allow the Bills to concentrate their draft resources on other positions.

Get a quality veteran across from Kelvin, push Zay to the slot, re-sign Deonte Thompson for depth, and we're good to go.

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10 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Yes they did inquire before they traded for KB. Certainly seems like a match made in hell so it may have been due diligence on deciding trade value for KB

 

Well that excites me a little as it certainly puts the possibility of Bills inquiring again.  I doubt they will though to be honest, because they already traded for KB.  Not that Bryant wouldnt be a great fit, but now they have a young guy in Zay to go with a guy like KB.  So I don't think Beane is going to want to use another draft asset in a trade for a WR and probably prefer to find some help there in FA.  

 

This team still has a lot of holes I think they are targeting to fill in the draft, and Beane probably would prefer to hold on to picks, ESPECIALLY if they are seriously considering a trade up.  Personally,  would love to see us trade for him, but I doubt its realistic at this moment with Bills eyeing a trade up.  We have serious needs in defensive front 7 and the OL to go along with whatever plan they have to get a young QB.  Plus, if they don't successfully resign Gaines, we have a big hole as starting DB too.  

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Bryant is a "me first" kind of guy.  I would take a pass on him.  Just another one of those guys with immense talent that lets it go to waste.  Besides that, who's going to get him the ball?  Our leading receiver last year was Charles Clay with 49 for 558 and 2 TD's.  Even with the guys going to free agency, I think they still have enough targets for 17-18 completions and 186 YPG.

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1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said:

Can I interest you in a 4th round pick? If the Bills could pull that off I think that it would be huge. I’d still add a guy but it can be someone cost effective or a mid round pick. Maybe Streater can fill it.

Im with you- he is young with a chip- with the right attitude this can be a steal and worth the risk considering the amount of fourth rounders that do not pan out anyways.

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5 minutes ago, thebandit27 said:

This would certainly make @BADOLBILZ happy 

 

 

That's the guy.

 

Under contract...........Carolina size and very much a deep threat.

 

A lot of times it comes down to the position in the round of the pick you have to offer...........the Bills missed out on Brandon Marshall back in 2015 because they had already traded their EARLY 5th rounder to get Matt Cassell..........which was a higher pick than the Jets had to offer........and the Bills weren't willing to give up their 4th rounder.  

 

I think on the open market Bryant is worth a 4th as a one year rental.    Guys like Marshall or Sant Holmes only drew 5ths because those markets were not as barren as this one.  Bryant should have value.  

 

The Bills 3rd rounder is the 96th overall.......which is a spot where I think the Steelers might find a decent developmental WR........not nearly someone of Byrant's potential...........but perhaps enough value to shake him free.

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It's a buyers market on Bryant.  The Steelers have soured on him, and want to distance him from Bell.  The league has noticed.  Don't overpay.  But Bryant would really open up this offense.  And even if Tyrod is starter-his strong point would be deep balls to Bryant

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They would be lucky to get a 7th for him. They are loaded at wr so teams know they can just cut him. He is also a strike away from a year long suspension and seems to think he is a lot more important than he is.

 

its a shame because he is talented. But float a 7th rounder out there because it is extremely low risk, high reward.

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2 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

Well that excites me a little as it certainly puts the possibility of Bills inquiring again.  I doubt they will though to be honest, because they already traded for KB.  Not that Bryant wouldnt be a great fit, but now they have a young guy in Zay to go with a guy like KB.  So I don't think Beane is going to want to use another draft asset in a trade for a WR and probably prefer to find some help there in FA.  

 

This team still has a lot of holes I think they are targeting to fill in the draft, and Beane probably would prefer to hold on to picks, ESPECIALLY if they are seriously considering a trade up.  Personally,  would love to see us trade for him, but I doubt its realistic at this moment with Bills eyeing a trade up.  We have serious needs in defensive front 7 and the OL to go along with whatever plan they have to get a young QB.  Plus, if they don't successfully resign Gaines, we have a big hole as starting DB too.  

https://www.sportstalk360.com/buffalo-bills-expected-to-make-another-trade-before-deadline/

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2 hours ago, JohnC said:

 

This predates acquiring KB though.  I am skeptical that Beane is going to use another draft pick asset to acquire a WR while we no have both Zay as a young prospect and KB.  Especially since they seem to be exploring a trade up for a potential QB that will take a package of assets on its own and will still need the remaining picks to address LB, DL, OL, and possibly DB if Gaines leaves.  So much more likely Beane looks to FA to find additional WRs IMO.

 

Dont get me wrong, would love us to trade for Bryant personally, just doubt Beane will do it for those reasons after already using a pick to get KB.

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If he was that unhappy with his targets in Pittsburgh, he will lose his mind here...

 

He was targeted 84 times, for 50 receptions.

 

Lesean McCoy, our most targeted receiver, had 77tgt's and 59 receptions. 

 

With those numbers, Bryant would have been 1st on the Bills in targets, and a close 2nd to Shady in receptions.

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31 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

This predates acquiring KB though.  I am skeptical that Beane is going to use another draft pick asset to acquire a WR while we no have both Zay as a young prospect and KB.  Especially since they seem to be exploring a trade up for a potential QB that will take a package of assets on its own and will still need the remaining picks to address LB, DL, OL, and possibly DB if Gaines leaves.  So much more likely Beane looks to FA to find additional WRs IMO.

 

Dont get me wrong, would love us to trade for Bryant personally, just doubt Beane will do it for those reasons after already using a pick to get KB.

 

 

Maybe......but there isn't a lot available in FA and those guys have a choice where they go......which is not a good thing for the Bills.

 

They don't need multiple WR's they need one specific high quality WR and there isn't a player like Bryant on that FA market(assuming Watkins doesn't make it there).  

 

Terrell Pryor shares some athletic traits with Bryant but he's not nearly the same overall talent at WR.

 

And a guy like Paul Richardson is less proven and only 6' and will cost maybe $40M over 5 years based off of one solid season.

 

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47 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

This predates acquiring KB though.  I am skeptical that Beane is going to use another draft pick asset to acquire a WR while we no have both Zay as a young prospect and KB.  Especially since they seem to be exploring a trade up for a potential QB that will take a package of assets on its own and will still need the remaining picks to address LB, DL, OL, and possibly DB if Gaines leaves.  So much more likely Beane looks to FA to find additional WRs IMO.

 

Dont get me wrong, would love us to trade for Bryant personally, just doubt Beane will do it for those reasons after already using a pick to get KB.

I have a suggestion. Trade Taylor for a pick and then use it for Bryant. A little creativity can go a long way. :D

 

I have said it on a number of occasions that this is a multi-year rebuilding project. Getting into the playoffs was not expected. It is a tribute to the HC and the players who bought into the plan who deserve a lot of accolades. It's not very reasonable to expect that all our positional liabilities to be addressed in a year or two when the team was torn down to be rebuilt. In 2019 there will be a lot more cap room. That is the year that there will be an infusion of market talent. 

 

Assuming Benjamin returns to good health he is a solid number #2 type receiver. In my view he will never be a number one receiver. I make the same claim for Zay. At best he is a number two receiver. We don't have a number one receiver on the roster and probably won't for the year. If Zay and KB play as solid number two type receivers I will be more than satisfied. 

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8 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

Maybe......but there isn't a lot available in FA and those guys have a choice where they go......which is not a good thing for the Bills.

 

They don't need multiple WR's they need one specific high quality WR and there isn't a player like Bryant on that FA market(assuming Watkins doesn't make it there).  

 

Terrell Pryor shares some athletic traits with Bryant but he's not nearly the same overall talent at WR.

 

And a guy like Paul Richardson is less proven and only 6' and will cost maybe $40M over 5 years based off of one solid season.

 

 

I agree with you, but if Beane is moving up I don’t know he will give another pick for a WR with so many other holes.  But i would love to land Bryant in a trade

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He  is a diva who will want a big contract after next season. I want to see how a healthy Zay Jones is after his surgery. Draft a WR in 2019 if necessary , and how KB pans out healthy also.

 

If Jordan Matthews could be re-signed for a reasonable price I would like that also. Good character players.

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17 minutes ago, Chicken Boo said:

So now we want good character guys, but when Baker Mayfield is brought up the excuses fly for his past transgressions.  

 

Interesting.

 

I'm fine for drafting Mayfield. The Bills having some good character players is a nice bonus.

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