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17 minutes ago, Nanker said:

Why haven't we heard any of this prior to 4:00 PM today? :unsure:

No leaks coming from OBD these days.

They got to Don's "source" so there is no more "we" with insider info :rolleyes:

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1 hour ago, Doc said:

 Didn't hear about Julian Stanford. Anything on that guy? 

As has been said, Julian Stanford is a much traveled journeyman in the NFL having come from a small college.  He's undersized for a linebacker, but that doesn't seem to matter a whole lot to McDermott.  He has been a special teams captain, which suggests he's been a standout there.  the other thing that is noteworthy is his athleticism.  At his pro day he ran a 4.51 40 and had a 6.59 3 cone drill.  He also has a 42 inch vertical to his credit, and though undersized benched 27 reps.  It  is likely that athleticism was a major drawing card for Beane.  He probably figures he got at least a great special teamer and that Stanford may have some untapped upside as an outside linebacker.

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3 minutes ago, TigerJ said:

As has been said, Julian Stanford is a much traveled journeyman in the NFL having come from a small college.  He's undersized for a linebacker, but that doesn't seem to matter a whole lot to McDermott.  He has been a special teams captain, which suggests he's been a standout there.  the other thing that is noteworthy is his athleticism.  At his pro day he ran a 4.51 40 and had a 6.59 3 cone drill.  He also has a 42 inch vertical to his credit, and though undersized benched 27 reps.  It  is likely that athleticism was a major drawing card for Beane.  He probably figures he got at least a great special teamer and that Stanford may have some untapped upside as an outside linebacker.

I just dont like the contract. Seems like a vet minimum type guy. Maybe a backup at Will to Milano?

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LOL @ people legitimately being upset about the contract of a ST linebacker who gets $550,000 guaranteed!

Also, Ramon Humber and Lorenzo Alexander are two recent "journeyman special teams guys" who managed to do alright in Buffalo. Let's see how things go.

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No numbers on Star, but where in the world are they getting this money from? For not gonna be "big players" in FA, sure seems like Star for 5 years, coupled with Trent Murphy's 3 year deal, is being more active than I imagined. Not to mention Ivory and Davis. And all of this on Day 1(officially). Room for more, cheaper depth guys? Either way, Im loving it. 

I really like what Davis and Murphy can bring to the team. As well as Star. Good job McBeane!

And yes, I know we saved a bit with Cordy n Tyrod leaving, but still, they are spending more than I thought

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1 hour ago, BuffAlone said:

No numbers on Star, but where in the world are they getting this money from? For not gonna be "big players" in FA, sure seems like Star for 5 years, coupled with Trent Murphy's 3 year deal, is being more active than I imagined. Not to mention Ivory and Davis. And all of this on Day 1(officially). Room for more, cheaper depth guys? Either way, Im loving it. 

I really like what Davis and Murphy can bring to the team. As well as Star. Good job McBeane!

And yes, I know we saved a bit with Cordy n Tyrod leaving, but still, they are spending more than I thought

 

Don't believe anything anyone says prior to FA or the draft.

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20 minutes ago, SWATeam said:

I'm really excited about our Defense.  The secondary should be excellent, and I think Star and Murphy will go a long way in fixing the front seven.  Add another DT and a LB or two, and we're all set.

 

Same.  Get a good LB in FA, get some decent prospects in the draft, and whoa!

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Just now, Limeaid said:

I am not worried about the defense; the defense team can make chicken dumplings out of chicken droppings.  I am worried the offense will be made into chicken droppings from chicken dumplings.

 

Depends on whether they package a ton of high picks to move up and get a QB or not.  But upgrading the OL should be the priority (after that).

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Good moves, McCaron is a decent QB. Star and Murphy are quality players who fill some needs, Vonta Davis at the price he was acquired for is a good signing too. Not too thrilled at the Ivory signing at the price either but no GM is perfect. If Beane could find a solid starter at either RG, LB, or Nickle corner I would call this already successful off-season a massive success. 

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14 hours ago, Doc said:

 

Depends on whether they package a ton of high picks to move up and get a QB or not.  But upgrading the OL should be the priority (after that).

 

wont have to package a ton of high picks to move up into top 5, not since we moved to 12...just a couple picks, will still have a full draft of picks 

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16 hours ago, Logic said:

LOL @ people legitimately being upset about the contract of a ST linebacker who gets $550,000 guaranteed!

Also, Ramon Humber and Lorenzo Alexander are two recent "journeyman special teams guys" who managed to do alright in Buffalo. Let's see how things go.

 

I know I'm overreacting, but I thought that Beane was really going to pay attention to the comp pick formula and he clearly isn't so far. We've signed five and lost 1. I think Bush is a second tier free agent and Stanford is a league minimum guy. 

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Just now, MrEpsYtown said:

 

I know I'm overreacting, but I thought that Beane was really going to pay attention to the comp pick formula and he clearly isn't so far. We've signed five and lost 1. I think Bush is a second tier free agent and Stanford is a league minimum guy. 

 

The Bills have 17 UFAs from last season and many will sign elsewhere.

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18 minutes ago, PaattMaann said:

wont have to package a ton of high picks to move up into top 5, not since we moved to 12...just a couple picks, will still have a full draft of picks 

 

To get to 3rd overall it will take both firsts and the 1st-3rd.  To get to 2nd, you’d have to throw in the 1st-2nd. And that still might not get it done. 

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1 minute ago, Doc said:

 

To get to 3rd overall it will take both firsts and the 1st-3rd.  To get to 2nd, you’d have to throw in the 1st-2nd. And that still might not get it done. 

 

two firsts and third, next years third and your in 

 

so still full draft

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