billsbackto81 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 After the recent trades and picks acquired to really smash the upcoming draft I and I’m sure many of you got really pumped. REALLY PUMPED! But I gotta tell you the euphoria is wearing out really fast because of our lack of activity in FA not addressing glaring needs. Davis: Decent pick up that allows us to move on from EJ with little sting though IMO not as good a player as Gaines scheme wise. Yeah! Doesn’t effect comp picks. Ivory: Meh, may be a decent backup and upgrade from Tolbert but you probably could’ve gotten that scouting the biggest kid at a Pop Warner game. Could’ve done better and cheaper but yeah, doesn’t effect comp picks. Star: Has anyone posted contract details yet? Gotta tell you I’m not upset but at the same time not floored. Worst kept secret in FA this year. Was there any doubt he’d end up here? Best attribute is availability, he’s the Preston Brown of DTs. Occupies blockers and adept at collapsing the pocket when motivated. No pass rush at all, no TFLs. I really hope he’s not a 10 mil per contract because of his connection with Carolina. Kyle W- As a homer I love it, I’ll leave it at that. Solid guy on the decline on a team friendly contract. Position of need, no complaints. Bush- Ok, moving on. We sorely need WRs. Robinson, gone. Lee, gone. Richardson, gone. Moncrief, gone. Gabriel, gone. Wilson, gone. DTs: Richardson, Poe, Allen ( all better than Star) LBs- Bradham, Hitchens, Bowman, Murphy Bridge QB- Keenum, gone, McNown, gone. Bridgewater, Bradford, gone I understand sometimes you have to go back to move forward but it really feels like this regime is gearing for next year when we’re flushed with cap space and are content on just grooming the heir apparent. He’ll have no weapons other than a often hobbled Clay and aging Shady. They better get a bridge QB quick. How about Matt Moore? Another FA splash by the Bills! Somebody talk me off the ledge, please! To be clear I’m still a believer in the “process” and proud to be a fan of this organization. Maybe it’s premature and some major difference makers are still in play so here’s hoping it happens sooner than later. GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Free agency hasn’t even officially started, chill out and trust the process 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag of Milk Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) The 2018 league year and free agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time tomorrow. Get off the ledge. Edited March 13, 2018 by Bag of Milk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherChazz Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Yep. We blew it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm0404 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Well done OP - just absolutely terrible content. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Bag of Milk said: The 2018 league year and free agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time tomorrow. Get off the ledge. Those sure are a lot of quality players acquired for an event that technically hasn’t started yet. Seriously, isn’t anybody else worried most of the top tier FAs are already gone or is everyone confident we’ll get all we need through the draft? Especially after we give half our picks away for a QB. Edited March 13, 2018 by billsbackto81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebrastripes Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 9 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: To be clear I’m still a believer in the “process” and proud to be a fan of this organization Then why are you questioning the process right now? Relax and let it play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 SIGN EVERYONE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 The way that I look at it is that the improved the DT position and safety, RB depth. Davis, if healthy, is an upgrade at CB. There are giants holes at QB, OL, WR, LB and pass rush still. Some of these can be taken care of in the draft. There are still some solid options out there that could fit the Bills. I like Alex Okafor a lot as a potential DE option. They can add one of the Browns or Bradham at LB. That will fit a spot. There is still plenty of work to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag of Milk Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: Those sure are a lot of quality players acquired for an event that technically hasn’t started yet. I guess I am not as impressed as you are with most of those deals. McDermott and Beane are building a team for the long haul, and you still do that by building your nucleus through the draft. We will be flush with cash next year to sign free agents as needed We finally have a GM who seems quite aware of the benefits of playing the "supplemental pick game" to their advantage and thus you don't go crazy overspending in free agency. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Don't worry. All these "high dollar big name" free agents will be available next season when they are cap casualty victims. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, WMDman said: Free agency hasn’t even officially started, chill out and trust the process Not to mention that the draft hasn't been "killed" yet either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEraBills Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Also, you can take Hitchens off the LB list. He is going to sign with KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htt2821 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I always look forward to these types of posts when FA starts, even when our own GM has stated we would not be major players in FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) We improved the biggest need outside of QB with Lotulelei, before FA officially even started. We signed a CB in Vontae Davis that's far better than EJ Gaines, is still only 29, and even though he was injured last year, would be an improvement even at 70% of his ability (keep in mind how often Gaines was injured last year too). Shored up the RB spot with a former starter in Chris Ivory, a person who will be a massive upgrade over Mike Tolbert. Resigned pieces like Kyle Williams & Nick O'leary, who although aren't "great," are still solid pieces that all teams need to have on their roster. Do we still need some pieces? Yes. But what people would you suggest are "must-haves" that we NEED virtually signed & tendered before FA even begins? FA was never supposed to be where we make a big splash anyway, as Beane & Co. have stated time & time again their strategy is building through the draft....And nobody can deny they have set themselves up masterfully to do just that this year. Edited March 13, 2018 by BigDingus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 You must have been bummed when the Bills signed two nobody safeties named Hyde and Poyer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 13 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: Those sure are a lot of quality players acquired for an event that technically hasn’t started yet. Seriously, isn’t anybody else worried most of the top tier FAs are already gone or is everyone confident we’ll get all we need through the draft? Especially after we give half our picks away for a QB. No I am not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 bring back the official bills message board. PLEASE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Just now, jeremy2020 said: bring back the official bills message board. PLEASE. Hey, we had many good posters over there! We're not all this naive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 To the OP....is this for serious? Go get a latti and chill the F out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Fell really bad for anyone that thought Bills were going to do alot this UFA period. Very very limited CAP SPACE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: You must have been bummed when the Bills signed two nobody safeties named Hyde and Poyer. No, but wasn’t expecting much. Like everyone else I was pleasantly surprised. I get it, we won’t be big spenders in FA but jeez let’s address the WR and LB spots with quality starters. You don’t have to break the bank for Richardson, Hitchens or Wilson and Gabriel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) ...I'm at a loss for words........... Edited March 13, 2018 by OldTimeAFLGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 This thread is about 2 months too soon....if ever. smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: No, but wasn’t expecting much. Like everyone else I was pleasantly surprised. I get it, we won’t be big spenders in FA but jeez let’s address the WR and LB spots with quality starters. You don’t have to break the bank for Richardson, Hitchens or Wilson and Gabriel. It hasnt opened yet. And those type players that will not break the bank take a little longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Don’t be surprised if the Bills don’t do anything but bargain shop this year. I feel like the main goal this offseason is to get our QB, and fill holes with cap friendly contracts. Next offseason the Bills will have a ton of cap room, that’s when you will see the Bills begin to build for the Super Bowl run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, jeremy2020 said: bring back the official bills message board. PLEASE. 6 minutes ago, BigDingus said: Hey, we had many good posters over there! We're not all this naive. 6 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: To the OP....is this for serious? Go get a latti and chill the F out 3 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...I'm at a loss for words........... 3 minutes ago, horned dogs said: This thread is about 2 months too soon....if ever. smh Good stuff guys, keep em coming! Very insightful. Edited March 13, 2018 by billsbackto81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 To quote Airplane......."I picked a bad day to stop drinking." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) McBeane went from brilliant to crap in less than 8 hours. That's got to be a record for TSW doesn't it? Edited March 13, 2018 by Green Lightning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 minute ago, billsbackto81 said: Good stuff guys, keep em coming! Very insightful. If you think bitching about FA before it starts is going to carry any weight on this site you are wrong ---bigly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 The team is not going to be built through FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Green Lightning said: McBeane went from brilliant to crap in less than 8 hours. That's got to be a record for TSW doesn't it? Never said that. His handling of trades and acquiring draft picks has been nothing short of brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: To quote Airplane......."I picked a bad day to stop drinking." This thread: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillzFreak Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 The op has to be joking, honestly this fanbase has people who would crap on a superbowl win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 The way I look at it the Bills could draft 2 higher round QB's If all else fails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I did not expect us to be big players in free agency, assumed Beane wanted to get the cap and roster balanced the way he wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, BillzFreak said: The op has to be joking, honestly this fanbase has people who would crap on a superbowl win. Thanks for the input. Welcome to the board. I look forward to reading your future contributions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Was there a "worst post of the day " contest today? I hereby nominate this thread for the honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamkrgr Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 What day of free agency did Poyer and Hyde sign last year? There is definitely a lot of work to be done this offseason. I'm a bit anxious to see how to QB situation will unfold. That will effectively decide whether this offseason is a success or not. None of the QB's that signed today were major difference makers (sans Cousins). Some of the money thrown to guys like Bradford could be better used to fill the roster. I'm ok with waiting for the dust to settle a bit and see if the price on some of these "bridge" Qb's drops to a more appropriate level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) You need to step away from the ledge and put down the can of gasoline and the matches while your at it. Free agency doesn’t even officially start until tomorrow. Edited March 13, 2018 by mrags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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