Khalil Mack holding out... in Buffalo

[Johnny Hammersticks]

10 minutes ago, JaCrispy said:

I’m unsure whether I want to trade for him or not...obviously he’s a great talent but I’m thinking our main areas of upgrade need to be centered around protecting JA and getting JA some weapons...I may be wrong but it seems trading for Mack and then signing him to $100 million contract would kill that whole process.

 

Depends on how his new deal was structured.  I think we’re slated to have north of 80 mill in cap room for 2019.  We could get  Mack, and via draft and FA, could shore up this team for a championship run including adding some toys for Daboll.

 

This all depends on Josh Allen though....

[Hue5711]

49 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

Bosa is going #1 overall. Oliver probably #2 or #3. I don't think we'll be that bad. And i already know Khalil Mack is an elite game changing pass rusher entering the prime of his career. I wouldn't hesitate to trade our 1st, our 3rd, and either of Lawson or Hughes for him.

Under the assumption you're right...that's too high of a cost to the team, when its just to bulster a good Defense. Even more so, when our Offense needs the extra investment. If our O situation was different I can see Bean eating the cost. 

[JoPar_v2]

FWIW, the beat writer for NYup.com, Matt Parrino, did an AMA on the NFL subreddit today and was asked about a possible Mack trade to Buffalo. He considered it a “strong possibility.” Not sure how plugged in this particular reporter is, but it seems like the rumors are still swirling.

[davspo]

Just read the CBS Sports article - that’s a whole lot of draft capital and cash- I would reluctantly pass!

[bbb]

2 hours ago, HappyDays said:

 

If Beane wants him he's ours. No other team can offer better draft pick compensation. If Green Bay gets him it isn't because they outbid us, it's because Beane didn't want to give up a 1st rounder next year. Personally I'd do it and I'm pretty sure we'll be picking in the top 10.

 

I don't think I'd want to trade for a veteran who isn't going to get us out of the top 10. 

[Bills Pimpin']

It all depends on Josh Allen in my opinion. If over the next month Beane and McD thinks he looks to be the QB for the next 5 years, you can give Mack QB money for those 5 years, the cap won't be an issue and you have your edge rusher taken care of. The Raiders have already paid Carr and the Packers have to pay Rogers. 

I'm not sure it will happen, but the Bills could do it financially and I think Beane is in the mix.

Edited August 17, 2018 by Bills Pimpin'

[SWATeam]

5 minutes ago, Bills Pimpin' said:

It all depends on Josh Allen in my opinion. If over the next month Beane and McD thinks he looks to be the QB for the next 5 years, you can give Mack QB money for those 5 years, the cap won't be an issue and you have your edge rusher taken care of. The Raiders have already paid Carr and the Packers have to pay Rogers. 

I'm not sure it will happen, but the Bills could do it financially and I think Beane is in the mix.

Personally, I’d rather spend that money building around Allen on Offense.  A strong line and deep targets

[JoPar_v2]

Draft picks are lottery tickets. Unless the asking price is absolutely unreasonable, Beane needs to make that deal. Mack is a known quantity - all-pro, former defensive player of the year. I don’t care if we would end up trading the 1st overall pick next year, you get Mack you win that deal. Stop overvaluing draft picks - the Patriots have won a ton largely on the backs of mercenary free agents and trades.

[Bills Pimpin']

8 minutes ago, SWATeam said:

Personally, I’d rather spend that money building around Allen on Offense.  A strong line and deep targets

There will be enough money for that if you pay Mack. But that being said, Dawkins, if he becomes the franchise LT, won't have to be paid until 2021 or 2022 which is the most expensive position on the line. IMO McD and Daboll will go the way of the Pats I regards to WR's. 

Edge rusher is arguably the second most important position on the field. If there is an opportunity to get a proven top 4 edge rusher and check it of the list they should do it.

 

As I type this I realize there is no way the Raiders are trading Mack.

Edited August 17, 2018 by Bills Pimpin'

[purple haze]

3 hours ago, HappyDays said:

 

If Beane wants him he's ours. No other team can offer better draft pick compensation. If Green Bay gets him it isn't because they outbid us, it's because Beane didn't want to give up a 1st rounder next year. Personally I'd do it and I'm pretty sure we'll be picking in the top 10.

The Raiders can be had because they probably think there is a good chance the Anika pick will be high.  I don't see it.  I have a strong feeling this team will shock a lot of people.  It will come down to QB play.  But the rest of the team is not discernibly worse than last year, and the D should be improved.

[BillsFan4]

I honestly haven’t given any serious consideration to the possibility of Khalil Mack being traded to buffalo. I still think he ends up staying in Oakland. I read that he has no interest in a trade, and that Reggie McKenzie has no interest in trading him. McKenzie and Mark Davis supposedly love Mack. 

 

The only way I see it happening is if Gruden decides it’s just not worth the price and he’s rather dump the money into his baby (offense). But I think they will ultimately work something out. 

 

Even if if he is traded, I dont know that Buffalo is the landing spot. There are other teams that make more sense IMO.

 

Plus, I don’t know that Beane would be willing to give up what it would take. He is all about building this team “the right way” - slowly through the draft. I think he also most likely feels that we are not a Khalil Mack away from a championship. There is a whole lot of work left to do before Buffalo is a true contender. I’m not sure that he will see trading away a bunch of draft capital and dedicating a huge chunk of cap space to Mack as the right move at this time.

 

Were we further along in the rebuild, I’d feel differently about our chances. But as of now we don’t even have an established QB. 

My guess is that Beane will make surrounding Allen with more talent his priority. After all, that pick will go a long way towards making his career as a GM. If Allen does well, Beane looks brilliant. A great defense probably does less for his staying power as a GM than if Allen is successful. I don’t think Allen’s success or failure will break his career or anything, but it sure can make it. 

 

Im all in though if Beane decides he wants to trade for Mack! I would be beyond excited. But I’m not going to set myself up for disappointment. 

[dpberr]

If Mack pulls the "Kawhi Leonard", the Raiders lose a lot of leverage. 

 

 

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

The Green Bay Packers are the early favorites to acquire Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack before the 2018 NFL trade deadline.

 

OddsShark provided updated betting lines Saturday for where Mack, who's holding out of training camp because of a contract dispute with Oakland, will be when the deadline passes.

The Packers and the NFC North rival Chicago Bears have better odds than the Raiders:

 

OddsShark

 

 

UPDATE: Odds for which team Khalil Mack will be on after the trade deadline (@betmybookie?

Packers +200
Bears +300
Raiders +350
Jets +350
Bills +1000
Redskins +1500
Giants +2000
Field +600

8:50 AM - Aug 18, 2018

[YoloinOhio]

42 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:

The Green Bay Packers are the early favorites to acquire Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack before the 2018 NFL trade deadline.

 

OddsShark provided updated betting lines Saturday for where Mack, who's holding out of training camp because of a contract dispute with Oakland, will be when the deadline passes.

The Packers and the NFC North rival Chicago Bears have better odds than the Raiders:

 

OddsShark

 

 

UPDATE: Odds for which team Khalil Mack will be on after the trade deadline (@betmybookie?

Packers +200
Bears +300
Raiders +350
Jets +350
Bills +1000
Redskins +1500
Giants +2000
Field +600

8:50 AM - Aug 18, 2018

!@#$ the Jets! 

 

Git r done Beane!

[aristocrat]

I can’t believe he isn’t signed. 1.6 mil? Yikes that’s a tough couple weeks. 

[aceman_16]

36 minutes ago, aristocrat said:

I can’t believe he isn’t signed. 1.6 mil? Yikes that’s a tough couple weeks. 

He will get it all back and then some when he finally signs.

[Chandler#81]

Dammit. Can’t help it but click on this thread every time it gets bumped. (F5!) 

 

Im a sucker for Peter Pan every time..

[Augie]

2 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said:

Dammit. Can’t help it but click on this thread every time it gets bumped. (F5!) 

 

Im a sucker for Peter Pan every time..

 

Be honest, you ARE Peter Pan, right? 

 

I hope our man gets hooked on the pizza and wings, works EXTRA hard to work them off, and forces a trade to Duffs. 

 

 

Duffs would let Bocces deliver, right? I mean, for a Pro Bowler? 

[Domdab99]

I’d love for the Bills to get Mack...but this seems like a “final piece” type of signing...and the Bills aren’t there yet. Next year, draft an OL, DL, LB, and WR...and fill in the rest with FA.

[Guest K-GunJimKelly12]

7 minutes ago, Domdab99 said:

I’d love for the Bills to get Mack...but this seems like a “final piece” type of signing...and the Bills aren’t there yet. Next year, draft an OL, DL, LB, and WR...and fill in the rest with FA.

If Allen is the real deal, they are there.