BadLandsMeanie Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Maybe it is nobody's fault, but I'm getting uneasy about this off-season so far. Eric Wood suddenly retired, then Zay Jones had a breakdown on film, now Incognito retired. So 2 of 11 starters on offense are gone and 1 is questionable. This is really bad luck. Next here are Sal C's main free agent needs prior to free agency starting: (http://www.wgr550.com/articles/opinion/capaccio-ranking-bills-five-biggest-needs-heading-free-agency) Defensive tackle, Linebacker, Wide receiver, Offensive line, Defensive end/Pass rusher. Of those 5, we addressed only Defensive tackle in a meaningful way. And then the needs got worse at offensive line and receiver. Setting the upcoming draft aside, it seems to me we got worse instead of better so far. What do you think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Get the QB and this will be the best offseason we have had this century Edited April 10, 2018 by kdiggz 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebrastripes Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Remember when we won the off season? We all know how that year turned out. In all seriousness though I think the Bills are going to fill a lot of their holes with guys who get cut after June 1st. This way they can determine exactly what they need after the draft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwufelloff Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Yes, we will not be a playoff team next year. Unless we get Rosen or Mayfield. QB is the only thing that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Oh fudge 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 BLM the Bills to sum it up have neither won nor lost the offseason yet imo the Draft will be a major determining factor but dang we have clearly taken some good hits and I do NOT think McBeane saw this richie situation happening...at all. It's like a forearm shiver the team didnt need blech :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Simple answer. No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Awwufelloff said: Yes, we will not be a playoff team next year. Unless we get Rosen or Mayfield. QB is the only thing that matters. It's not the only thing, it's the most important thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 We could have 5 quarterbacks and 17 recievers like the Jets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Two relics are gone from the OL and Zay had one bad night after smoking some killer weed. I'm not worried one bit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Last year we lost Dareus, Gilmore, Darby, Woods, Watkins, Gillislee, Graham, Aaron Williams, Zach Brown. It's called rebuilding. Rex and Whaley lost control of the team. The inmates were running the asylum. It's a total rebuild with McBeane. If we had gone 3-13 last year more fans would understand what is going on. But because we got buy in from the team, punched above our weight and the math worked to put us in the playoffs people think we should win the Super Bowl in 2 years. 22 minutes ago, Zebrastripes said: Remember when we won the off season? We all know how that year turned out. In all seriousness though I think the Bills are going to fill a lot of their holes with guys who get cut after June 1st. This way they can determine exactly what they need after the draft. I agree. I think they'll be active signing players all summer after June 1 and will present an attractive destination for priority undrafted free agents. The Benjamin trade last year showed they aren't going to be afraid to add talent when a clear need arises. It feels like some people think we are going to show up for day 1 of OTAs with 35 players. Edited April 10, 2018 by Chuck Wagon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 They still have the draft, and as someone stated above, players who get cut in the summer will become available. By that time they’ll have a better idea of their true needs heading into the season, and also the fact that those guys signed later on will come much cheaper than the ones signed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadLandsMeanie Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Gugny said: Two relics are gone from the OL and Zay had one bad night after smoking some killer weed. I'm not worried one bit. The relics were the two best linemen we had Gugny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, Dkollidas said: They still have the draft, and as someone stated above, players who get cut in the summer will become available. By that time they’ll have a better idea of their true needs heading into the season, and also the fact that those guys signed later on will come much cheaper than the ones signed now. And won't count as #comppicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Just now, BadLandsMeanie said: The relics were the two best linemen we had Gugny. It's a center and a guard. I can't think of two easier positions to replace, to be honest. It's time to get younger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadLandsMeanie Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 16 minutes ago, Zebrastripes said: Remember when we won the off season? We all know how that year turned out. In all seriousness though I think the Bills are going to fill a lot of their holes with guys who get cut after June 1st. This way they can determine exactly what they need after the draft. 5 minutes ago, Chuck Wagon said: Last year we lost Dareus, Gilmore, Darby, Woods, Watkins, Gillislee, Graham, Aaron Williams, Zach Brown. It's called rebuilding. Rex and Whaley lost control of the team. The inmates were running the asylum. It's a total rebuild with McBeane. If we had gone 3-13 last year more fans would understand what is going on. But because we got buy in from the team, punched above our weight and the math worked to put us in the playoffs people think we should win the Super Bowl in 2 years. I agree. I think they'll be active signing players all summer after June 1 and will present an attractive destination for priority undrafted free agents. The Benjamin trade last year showed they aren't going to be afraid to add talent when a clear need arises. It feels like some people think we are going to show up for day 1 of OTAs with 35 players. 2 minutes ago, Dkollidas said: They still have the draft, and as someone stated above, players who get cut in the summer will become available. By that time they’ll have a better idea of their true needs heading into the season, and also the fact that those guys signed later on will come much cheaper than the ones signed now. Where will they get the money? My understanding is they have just a little more than it will cost to sign their draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, BadLandsMeanie said: The relics were the two best linemen we had Gugny. Eric Wood has been really overrated for a long time and I was upset when he signed that extension. Richie still plays at a very high level and his loss is big, but some fresh blood there is exciting and I believe we will be okay. I really do think Ryan Groy could replace one. We get a guy like Ragnow, Price maybe in the second round and Bodine becomes your swing guy or competes to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I think Price is a good option. Or a guy like Hernandez would be a great addition. 8 minutes ago, BadLandsMeanie said: Where will they get the money? My understanding is they have just a little more than it will cost to sign their draft picks. Regarding the cap space, I read somewhere that they’ll save most of the money from Incognito with him retiring. I think it saves around $5M-$6M. Also, if they’re signing guys in June it won’t be for much more than league minimum. I dont think they plabned on this, but they are trying to build the depth. Mills, Ducasse, Groy, Bodine along with a Draft Pick or two could give us a solid group. We look at this as trash, but let’s not forget Bodine started in Cincinatti for almost every game for what, 3-4 years? And he’ll battle Groy. The weak spot is Mills, but even he, compared to some around the league, is an average player. We forget how bad offensive line play has become. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davspo Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I was worried about the OL before this. Now that concern is only greater. I guess in the scheme of things we get younger. I guess we will have to wait and see how this play out. The lack of wide receivers is also concerning. I could see this offense being worse than last year which is saying a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, Gugny said: It's a center and a guard. I can't think of two easier positions to replace, to be honest. It's time to get younger. If C/G players are so easily replaceable, why is the league littered with terrible ones? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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