Tipster19 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I was literally debating posting and then I refreshed the page and then walla all of a sudden we signed Ivory! Matter of fact I was actually looking at a list of all the teams’ FAs. I believe and firmly expect this to continue, first Vontae Davis and now Ivory. The Bills will be very active in free agency in filling in holes and reinforcing depth. DT Dontari Poe, G Jahri Evans, WR Donte Moncrief and LB Dannell Ellerbe would be FA targets that I would love to see the Bills get once free agency opens up. Players like these would certainly make our roster more solidified and our draft picks more effective imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I think they will be aggressive in free agency because they know our draft picks are about to packaged for a QB. Atleast I hope... 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 I have a question that I probably should have added to the post. Would you be alright if the Bills signed a few 1 rentals this year? Players who are looking to improve their stock but not commit to long term just yet like what Alshon Jeffery did last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Davis and Ivory were cut by their teams so they won't count against or compensatory picks so it's good to sign these types of guys off the street rather than making a big splash with free agents. Adding veteran leaders for cheap which buys us time to build through the draft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulles Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, kdiggz said: Davis and Ivory were cut by their teams so they won't count against or compensatory picks so it's good to sign these types of guys off the street rather than making a big splash with free agents. Adding veteran leaders for cheap which buys us time to build through the draft Yep, I agree...Especially when you consider the guys we could lose in FA - Gaines, Brown, etc. Those guys should be "higher" value in the comp pick equation. I don't think you should take inferior talent in order to get comp picks, but if you are comparing apples to apples, go with the signing that facilitates comp picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I’m absolutely loving this off-season so far. Now go get Foles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 28 minutes ago, McBean said: I think they will be aggressive in free agency because they know our draft picks are about to packaged for a QB. Atleast I hope... That's my I hope as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 26 minutes ago, Tipster19 said: I have a question that I probably should have added to the post. Would you be alright if the Bills signed a few 1 rentals this year? Players who are looking to improve their stock but not commit to long term just yet like what Alshon Jeffery did last year? Like the Vontae Davis deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Seanbillsfan2206 said: Like the Vontae Davis deal... Yes, exactly but a few more in addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 31 minutes ago, McBean said: I think they will be aggressive in free agency because they know our draft picks are about to packaged for a QB. Atleast I hope... Not a ton of cap room to be aggressive in FA this year. A few judicious signings maybe, but they are #1 in dead cap for 2018. This improves a lot in 2019 but expect the belt to be a bit tight this offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 32 minutes ago, McBean said: I think they will be aggressive in free agency because they know our draft picks are about to packaged for a QB. Atleast I hope... Could be right, at least a contingency plan if we have to give up a ton of draft picks. I also think it could be more of a model in the NFL where you plug and play pieces into the roster while avoiding the big contract. These put such a huge strain on a team that plays a sport naturally riddled with injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEraBills Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I don't think we'll be all that aggressive. I think they are signing guys at this point because it doesn't count against the comp pick formula. Once FA actually opens, I'm predicting conservative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I don't recommend going crazy in FA, it almost never works out. I remember the NYG a few years ago spending all that money in free agency on the defense aand they were 1 and done in the playoffs, losing to the Packers I believe. Smart signings, get lucky and hopefully get a James Harrison type, that rarely happens but it can happen, look at Lorenzo Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 When does free agency begin? Ivory was cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Boyst62 said: When does free agency begin? Ivory was cut. 14th, week from Thursday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjv001 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Time to sign Sammy Watkins. Watkins, Benjamin, Jones. Nice group of WR's for a QB that's going to take a ton of draft capital to bring in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeane Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 44 minutes ago, Tipster19 said: I have a question that I probably should have added to the post. Would you be alright if the Bills signed a few 1 rentals this year? Players who are looking to improve their stock but not commit to long term just yet like what Alshon Jeffery did last year? Oh yeah... I'm all for this. I think you can plug a lot of holes with 1 year contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 19 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said: Not a ton of cap room to be aggressive in FA this year. A few judicious signings maybe, but they are #1 in dead cap for 2018. This improves a lot in 2019 but expect the belt to be a bit tight this offseason. Wow no idea we were THAT bad in dead $$ that's a bummer for sure. One thing for sure so far this offseason is shaping up nicely minus the crummy news about EW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 38 minutes ago, gjv001 said: Time to sign Sammy Watkins. Watkins, Benjamin, Jones. Nice group of WR's for a QB that's going to take a ton of draft capital to bring in. Some folks think Sammy's a tease and want him to get overpaid somewhere else. I continue to think he's a quality wr and would love to get him back. However, if the current regime shipped him out because they didn't like his attitude (I don't know) they won't have any interest. Will other teams outbid our price point? I suspect there are teams with more to spend in FA this year that are willing to take a chance on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Tipster19 said: I was literally debating posting and then I refreshed the page and then walla all of a sudden we signed Ivory! Matter of fact I was actually looking at a list of all the teams’ FAs. I believe and firmly expect this to continue, first Vontae Davis and now Ivory. The Bills will be very active in free agency in filling in holes and reinforcing depth. DT Dontari Poe, G Jahri Evans, WR Donte Moncrief and LB Dannell Ellerbe would be FA targets that I would love to see the Bills get once free agency opens up. Players like these would certainly make our roster more solidified and our draft picks more effective imo. Walla walla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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