YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, Bills Wilk said: They called UB the Buffalo Bills when they first announced the match-ups Lol I heard that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rk_Bills86 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Really hope he stays. Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Prior to today, he hadn’t tweeted in over a year 34 minutes ago, 17islongenough said: Can anyone understand his tweet prior to changing his profile pic #MIZ = Mizzou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Just now, YoloinOhio said: Prior to today, he hadn’t tweeted in over a year Ya, their has to be something of consequence here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Just now, Steptide said: Ya, their has to be something of consequence here Hope so, fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, mattynh said: Was Beane here for any of those? He traded for Gaines and signed Vontae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 1 minute ago, elroy16 said: It 100% makes sense for the bills of they get him at a reasonable price,but I wouldn't be surprised if EJ cashed on on a nice payday. And that's why it doesn't make sense to me. They aren't going to get him at a reasonable price. That's just a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag of Milk Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) If Gaines resigns, he won't be the first player who tested the market,came to a "tentative" agreement with another team, then decides to stay put. Why stay in Buffalo? 1.He was hand picked by GM Brandon Beane in the high profile Sammy Watkins. trade. Though, unknown by most Bills fans, he turned out to be a perfect in the Bills defense. Beane knew and thus, has strong belief in him. 2. He is rumored to be signing with the Bucs, Dirk Koetter the Bucs head coach IMHO is one the most likely head coaches to be fired next year.What defense will the Bucs be running once he is canned? Will it be suitable for Gaines skillset? Will the new regime that takes takeover consider EJ to be one of their guys? 3. It certainly appears that Beane and McDermott are at the beginning of building something special,leaving a few dollars on the table my be in his interest long term. That being said, as all these contracts do, it comes down to the guaranteed money, if the offers are at least in a similar ballpark, I could see him staying. Edited March 11, 2018 by Bag of Milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Bag of Milk said: If Gaines resigns, he won't be the first player who tested the market,came to a "tentative" agreement with another team, then decides to stay put. Why stay in Buffalo? 1.He was hand picked by GM Brandon Beane in the high profile Sammy Watkins. trade. Though, unknown by most Bills fans, he turned out to be a perfect in the Bills defense. Beane knew and thus, has strong belief in him. 2. He is rumored to be signing with the Bucs, Dirk Koetter the Bucs head coach IMHO is one the most likely head coaches to be fired next year.What defense will the Bucs be running once he is canned? Will it be suitable for Gaines skillset? Will the new regime that takes takeover consider EJ to be one of their guys? 3. It certainly appears that Beane and McDermott are at the beginning of building something special,leaving a few dollars on the table my be in his interest long term. That being said, as all these contracts do, it comes down to the guarenteed money, if the offers are at least in a similar ballpark, I could see him staying. Good thoughts. I always wonder how much athletes should consider their landing spot and fit as much as they should. For example, if you are playing at a high level become the player's skill matches the team's scheme and the player excels........will that help them maximize their current contract and help them get a good contract after. I don't think agents care as much as they are in a pay now business FOR THEMSELVES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, Steptide said: Ya, their has to be something of consequence here Like his agent having a new intern to handle social media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 36 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said: I'm not reading much into it. Him re-signing just doesn't make sense to me for any party involved. Neither he nor Vontae Davis would sign up to be the third outside Corner off the bench or the Nickel. And paying either guy what it would take to get them just to have depth is a waste of resources that should be allocated elsewhere IMO. "E.J.'s flexible, too," Beane said. "He can play inside at nickel. ... Vontae's not really an inside guy. E.J. will see his value here, and we'll talk, but it definitely does not close the door either way in my mind. I can't speak for E.J." http://buffalonews.com/2018/02/28/brandon-beane-says-vontae-davis-signing-doesnt-preclude-bills-from-bringing-ej-gaines-back/ I can't find it right now but I'm positive I saw something from McDermott saying Davis would start out on the outside and they would take it from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 39 minutes ago, DJB said: Would be amazing! !! Why wouldn’t he try and see what he can get in an open market ? IMO I don’t think he gets top 10 CB money , not even because of injury concerns but is he really a top 10 CB ? I just don’t see anyone paying him $12 plus million a year , I sure as hell hope we don’t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 1 minute ago, No Place To Hyde said: "E.J.'s flexible, too," Beane said. "He can play inside at nickel. ... Vontae's not really an inside guy. E.J. will see his value here, and we'll talk, but it definitely does not close the door either way in my mind. I can't speak for E.J." http://buffalonews.com/2018/02/28/brandon-beane-says-vontae-davis-signing-doesnt-preclude-bills-from-bringing-ej-gaines-back/ I can't find it right now but I'm positive I saw something from McDermott saying Davis would start out on the outside and they would take it from there. The issue being that odds are someone pays him more for a bigger role. I don’t think there’s hard feelings- just unlikely to make sense 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Putin said: Why wouldn’t he try and see what he can get in an open market ? IMO I don’t think he gets top 10 CB money , not even because of injury concerns but is he really a top 10 CB ? I just don’t see anyone paying him $12 plus million a year , I sure as hell hope we don’t He already knows btw 12 mil per? Lmao. Casey heyward just signed for 9 and he’s an all pro. Edited March 11, 2018 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Is that EJ Gaines twitter account or lock down Browns that changed the pic ? ... Not being a twitterer I really have no idea. Who is lock down Brown anyway ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Juice_32 said: Post TT trade this is more doable. If true our secondary is set! With another quality DT and run stuffing MLB added our D could be nasty. Would love to see Bradham back! Edited March 11, 2018 by billsfan_34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, NoSaint said: The issue being that odds are someone pays him more for a bigger role. I don’t think there’s hard feelings- just unlikely to make sense I don't see it that way at all. I see a guy that has had 2 years of injury concerns. He has played well, but it's a really really deep CB market this year in FA. It may be better for him long term to take a little less and stay here...a system he knows already and knows he can perform well in to rehab his value. It really wouldn't shock me to see him get about the same deal Davis got. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 1 minute ago, frostbitmic said: Is that EJ Gaines twitter account or lock down Browns that changed the pic ? ... Not being a twitterer I really have no idea. Who is lock down Brown anyway ? It’s his ...LockDownBrown @gainestrain_31 blue check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 JW was asked... John WawrowVerified account @john_wawrow 29s30 seconds ago John Wawrow Retweeted Bob Gangi Not from what I’ve been told 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NoSaint Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said: I don't see it that way at all. I see a guy that has had 2 years of injury concerns. He has played well, but it's a really really deep CB market this year in FA. It may be better for him long term to take a little less and stay here...a system he knows already and knows he can perform well in to rehab his value. It really wouldn't shock me to see him get about the same deal Davis got. Like I said- not impossible, but no way that I’m buying it’s likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 He gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said: He already knows Look I like EJ he did a good job for us and we were a better defense with him on the field , at the same time I don’t believe we need so called shut down CB ( $15 million ) in McD defense , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 John WawrowVerified account @john_wawrow 1m1 minute ago Yes. But told that’s not any sign of anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Would love to have him back, he makes us a better team. But I don't see this happening, I believe he wants a lot more than what we are willing to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I’m pretty sure will be drafting another CB ( and we should IMO ) maybe even as high as a 3rd round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Putin said: Look I like EJ he did a good job for us and we were a better defense with him on the field , at the same time I don’t believe we need so called shut down CB ( $15 million ) in McD defense , He is not a shut down corner. He is a zone corner. And, he isn't getting shutdown corner money at $15 million a year. Edited March 12, 2018 by Manther 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boatdrinks Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, Manther said: He is not a shut down corner. He is a zone corner. And, he isn't getting shutdown corner money at $15 million a year. Spotrac had him valued at $9 m per, fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateHookerMD Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Sal Capaccio ?Verified account @SalSports 3m3 minutes ago More As far as questions I've received tonight asking if EJ Gaines re-signed with the Bills simply because he changed his profile pic to him in a Bills uni, the indication I've gotten is no, that's not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, BillsFanForever19 said: I'm not reading much into it. Him re-signing just doesn't make sense to me for any party involved. Neither he nor Vontae Davis would sign up to be the third outside Corner off the bench or the Nickel. And paying either guy what it would take to get them just to have depth is a waste of resources that should be allocated elsewhere IMO. No different than back when the Bills signed Flutie, then a month or two later Rob Johnson. I always felt Flutie never would have signed here if he didn't think he would be the undisputed stater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cage Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Could be just lobbying to be re-signed.... but certainly peculiar given the frequency of his tweeting?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I can’t see this happening but man I hope he re signs with the Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 While I’d rather us spend the money elsewhere (DT, LB, G), having him in the slot with Davis and Tre outside combined with our stud safeties could give us the best secondary in football 1 through 5. The rams might have something to say about that, but they have a midget in the a slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzReaper Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Would be nice if he stayed... Boy that secondary would be nasty! Get some pass rush sprinkled in there and watch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Already spending TT’s bonus I see maybe we roll with nate...mayfield/rudolph and use the fa qb money elsewhere. i wouldn't doubt it or be mad about it. i trust these guys. it's only the leftover subconscious whaley thing that worries people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 with his injury history, i can see him signing a deal like davis and we play a ton of nickel and they can rotate. it would be well worth the investment for the bills as well as having davis and e.j wholly devoted to building a kick ass unit. i would not bet against this happening. i hope it does. ...sorry l. johnson/shareece wright good luck to youz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: He already knows btw 12 mil per? Lmao. Casey heyward just signed for 9 and he’s an all pro. That’s what everyone we’re saying that he’ll be looking for in free agency , personally I think $7 million is what he’s worth when healthy , what do you think he’ll be looking to get ( not what he’s worth ) but we know the importance of a good CB now days , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Just now, Putin said: That’s what everyone we’re saying that he’ll be looking for in free agency , personally I think $7 million is what he’s worth when healthy , what do you think he’ll be looking to get ( not what he’s worth ) but we know the importance of a good CB now days , Maybe 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Just now, YoloinOhio said: Maybe 7 Guess we’re on the same page then ! What about guaranteed money ? That’s where I’m a little worried , I’m sure you know why I think anything more then 4 years $22 million with $15 mill guarantee ( would be very risky) In my opinion of course ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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