billsfan_34 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001013656/article/redskins-believe-alex-smith-leg-will-miss-all-of-2019 - Awful news for him and the Skins. Maybe good news for us if they want to slide into 9 and we trade out. I know some of this has been discussed- merge if necessary- thanks. Edited January 31, 2019 by billsfan_34 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 His career is likely over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Just now, Doc said: His career is likely over. Good possibility Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001013656/article/redskins-believe-alex-smith-leg-will-miss-all-of-2019 - Awful news for him and the Skins. Maybe good news for us if they want to slide into 9 and we trade out. I know some of this has been discussed- merge if necessary- thanks. A very sad situation for him. Hopefully, the injury does not have negative consequences beyond football. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: A very sad situation for him. Hopefully, the injury does not have negative consequences beyond football. ...forget football for now...health and saving his leg are FAR more important...Godspeed Alex.............. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 41 minutes ago, Doc said: His career is likely over. That paycheck isn't tho... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. Patrick Mahomes was definitely an unwise decision. If the draft board starts to fall the way you like it then it isn’t necessarily a bad thing to trade down a few spots. There is excellent value going from 9 to 15 and getting a high 2nd rounder. The key is to hit on those picks Look where the Bills got Tre White in the draft- he is arguably a top ten draft pick that many missed on that year. 14 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...forget football for now...health and saving his leg are FAR more important...Godspeed Alex.............. Totally agree- im just sayin this may set the stage later on. I wish the guy well for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Amen Old Time. This was by Joe Theisman the same type of injury by LT 35 years ago. He’s a tough and disciplined person so he won’t be a slouch in a dedicated rehab. I always thought he was knocked too much for being a game manager as he threw so few picks and had the respect of his teammates. First as stated, I truly hope he can make it back, but at the very least doesn’t have long term disability. Theisman admitted that injury has caused him to have chronic pain in his leg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I feel badly for Smith, but not surprised after seeing the hit that likely ended his career. Maybe we can unload Derek Anderson on the Redskins? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookylookyherecomescookie Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. EVERY draft choice is a pig in a poke. You NEVER know what you're getting. (Mike Williams). That's why 2 draft choices are better than one, and why trading down is almost always the right choice. Possible exception is trading up for a qb because in today's nfl, a good qb can be worth 3 or 4 good players at other positions. And a good qb on a rookie contract is worth so much more financially than than a good player on a rookie contract at any other position. Edited January 27, 2019 by lookylookyherecomescookie clarity 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Looks like redskins need a quarterback... pick #9 should have a guy... either Lock or Jones should be there. I really only see Haskins going top-7. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said: Patrick Mahomes was definitely an unwise decision. If the draft board starts to fall the way you like it then it isn’t necessarily a bad thing to trade down a few spots. There is excellent value going from 9 to 15 and getting a high 2nd rounder. The key is to hit on those picks Look where the Bills got Tre White in the draft- he is arguably a top ten draft pick that many missed on that year. ...if memory serves me, there were plenty of posting pundits who said "no way" to selecting Mahones because he was from the "leper like" Air Raid.....I believe the quotes were, "NO Air Raid QB EVER makes it in the NFL".....and those same one are probably on the "Mahomes Bandwagon" right now about the blown pick.....Mahomes has happened to defy the Air Raid knock so far with a great 2nd year (hopefully many ore as he is fun to watch)......doesn't hurt (COUGH) to have Andy as his HC either...I certainly agree on your "trade down" assessment....I think that is what McBeane will do in his quest for another 2nd.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. What about all the times they HAVEN'T traded down and have bagged a pile of crap? 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Yeah, we could have had Mahomes, and Gronk, and a lot of other guys instead of the guys we got. That's how it works. Mahomes is doing incredibly well after a year to watch and learn, and surrounded by all that talent and coached by Reid. A perfect situation for a talented young player to excel in. Mahomes in Buffalo would not have had any of that, and we'd be screaming about using a high #1 on a QB when we already had Tyrod Taylor to manage games for us. I do not fault the Bills for that trade. I think in the long run both teams will be winners as a result of the trade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 32 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. Yes but on the flip side, trading up got them Sammy. 22 minutes ago, matter2003 said: That paycheck isn't tho... Nope. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: Amen Old Time. This was by Joe Theisman the same type of injury by LT 35 years ago. He’s a tough and disciplined person so he won’t be a slouch in a dedicated rehab. I always thought he was knocked too much for being a game manager as he threw so few picks and had the respect of his teammates. First as stated, I truly hope he can make it back, but at the very least doesn’t have long term disability. Theisman admitted that injury has caused him to have chronic pain in his leg. ...GREAT call and comparison bud.....I remember watching that game and seeing the Joe T injury (wish I didn't)...........did not see Alex injury (glad I didn't)......hopefully there is a miraculous Bridgewater like recovery in the cards for the kid.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 33 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. That pig in that poke may have turned out to be a top cornerback AND a quarterback who is just as good as Mahomes. We don't know yet, so to chalk it up as a loss is premature. 2 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...GREAT call and comparison bud.....I remember watching that game and seeing the Joe T injury (wish I didn't)...........did not see Alex injury (glad I didn't)......hopefully there is a miraculous Bridgewater like recovery in the cards for the kid.......... Ditto on the Joe T. -- I'm still haunted by it. That I even saw it is crazy b/c at the time i was a kid who watched very little football, but my aunt chose the 'Skins as her secondary team (she was loyal to Bills til the end) and probably that's why it was on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Doc said: His career is likely over. Yeah. He's 34 now. In 2020 as a 35 year old, he would have to convince the Redskins or some NFL team to take a chance signing him to the kind of money he might hope for. Otherwise, he'll be stuck with a one year prove it deal and probably end up like Derek Anderson, backing up and mentoring some young stud QB somewhere. Nobody's going to invest long term on a 35 year old whose success in the league has been mixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 36 minutes ago, The Senator said: I feel badly for Smith, but not surprised after seeing the hit that likely ended his career. Maybe we can unload Derek Anderson on the Redskins? . Can you trade coaches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, lookylookyherecomescookie said: EVERY draft choice is a pig in a poke. You NEVER know what you're getting. (Mike Williams). That's why 2 draft choices are better than one, and why trading down is almost always the right choice. Possible exception is trading up for a qb because in today's nfl, a good qb can be worth 3 or 4 good players at other positions. And a good qb on a rookie contract is worth so much more financially than than a good player on a rookie contract at any other position. I generally prefer trading back and adding choices, but of course each situation is unique. Having said that, nobody trades back blindly. They know how many spots they’re going, how many players are in that range, which one’s they are interested in, who’s most likely to still be available, etc. If all that looks good, you make the move. And then each and every pick is a gamble! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, White Linen said: Can you trade coaches? You want Jay Gruden?? You're kidding, right? He's even worse than his brother. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPbillsfan Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. Ok, please tell me who you would trade up with in this years draft, who are u looking to add and what will you give up. Please be specific instead of a random comment that has no relevance to next years team. FYI, Tre White, Dion Dawkins and part of what was required to get our QB of the future seems to be looking good right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 42 minutes ago, White Linen said: Can you trade coaches? It has been done before. https://247sports.com/nfl/oakland-raiders/Article/The-Gruden-Trade-105115968/ "During the 2001-02 offseason, the Oakland Raiders allowed head coach Jon Gruden to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for 1st and 2nd round draft picks in 2002, a 1st round pick in 2003 and a 2nd round pick in 2004, plus cash. The trade continues to have an effective on the Raiders in 2011-12, albeit under the law of diminishing returns." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, ExWNYer said: You want Jay Gruden?? You're kidding, right? He's even worse than his brother. Who's his brother? 4 minutes ago, Happy Gilmore said: It has been done before. https://247sports.com/nfl/oakland-raiders/Article/The-Gruden-Trade-105115968/ "During the 2001-02 offseason, the Oakland Raiders allowed head coach Jon Gruden to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for 1st and 2nd round draft picks in 2002, a 1st round pick in 2003 and a 2nd round pick in 2004, plus cash. The trade continues to have an effective on the Raiders in 2011-12, albeit under the law of diminishing returns." Guess the joke flew over your head, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Guess so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. Yup just leave out the part about them getting Tre White and trading up for Allen. I really think the ideal not picking a QB was to let the incoming GM pick his guy. We didnt take him, and we were never going to, even if we stayed put. Get over it. Oh no why didnt we take Tom Brady in the 1st round. Guess what, there bears didnt take Mahomes either. Edited January 27, 2019 by formerlyofCtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...if memory serves me, there were plenty of posting pundits who said "no way" to selecting Mahones because he was from the "leper like" Air Raid.....I believe the quotes were, "NO Air Raid QB EVER makes it in the NFL".....and those same one are probably on the "Mahomes Bandwagon" right now about the blown pick.....Mahomes has happened to defy the Air Raid knock so far with a great 2nd year (hopefully many ore as he is fun to watch)......doesn't hurt (COUGH) to have Andy as his HC either...I certainly agree on your "trade down" assessment....I think that is what McBeane will do in his quest for another 2nd.... Correct- many saw it that way. I remember my son wanting Mahomes and I did too- but I wasnt 100 percent on him either. Grabbing another 2nd can be huge of played right- OL or WR come to mind, even a TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) ....just a wild hunch, but I think McBeane leans that way.......probably has his list for probable 1st rounders marked "1" and "1-A"..........if he trades down into the mid teens and any of his "1's" or "1-A's" are available, he pulls the trigger for BPA within his grouping... Edited January 27, 2019 by OldTimeAFLGuy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. JP Losman, Sammy Watkins and TJ Graham couldn't agree more. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, KD in CA said: JP Losman, Sammy Watkins and TJ Graham couldn't agree more. ...think we should consider the pickers THEN versus the pickers NOW?.........TJ was a 3rd I believe...... Edited January 27, 2019 by OldTimeAFLGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) Smith still has a lot of guaranteed money to come through the end of the 2020 season which I assume he will still receive even if injured? Doubt we see him back on the field again at his age.. Redskins will really need to draft a QB and you would think a trade up with limited draft assets is a real possibility...although perhaps a full blown tank for No 1 pick in 2020 could be a better option on reflection.. I can see them on Struggle Street the next couple of seasons.. Edited January 27, 2019 by Aussie Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 28 minutes ago, White Linen said: Who's his brother? Guess the joke flew over your head, haha. Doh.. yeah it did. I see what you meant in your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Like I mentioned in one of the other threads, the Redskins' fanbase has completely turned on the franchise and they have roughly zero hope right now. I expect Snyder and Co. to make a huge splash to try to galvanize some sort of excitement; they want to build a new stadium but the past year or two, their fans have just stopped going to games. Rumor is that Daniel Jones is the guy they want, but I think they'll go for Haskins or Kyler Murray. Haskins is a potential franchise QB who happens to be a local kid; it makes too much sense for them to try to bring him in IMO given the state of the franchise. Kyler would be the alternative IMO simply because of how much excitement and intrigue he will bring to any team that takes him. I wouldn't be surprised if they have their sights set on trading up higher than #9 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, Happy Gilmore said: Doh.. yeah it did. I see what you meant in your post. Haha, ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 32 minutes ago, DCOrange said: I wouldn't be surprised if they have their sights set on trading up higher than #9 though. Tank for 2020 would probably be a better longer term option.. Doubt Murray is going to do much for their crowds next year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 Well that's the dumbest thing I've read today, which means it's time to head over to PPP and see if anyone needs me to hold their beer and watch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 3 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...GREAT call and comparison bud.....I remember watching that game and seeing the Joe T injury (wish I didn't)...........did not see Alex injury (glad I didn't)......hopefully there is a miraculous Bridgewater like recovery in the cards for the kid.......... As do I friend. I actually said an Our Father when I read this story. I didn’t think it was this bad, but for his family’s sake, I just hope he lives a good life inside or outside of Football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Doc said: His career is likely over. Similar situation as Joe Theismann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Albany,n.y. said: The last 2 times the Bills traded down in the 1st round they traded away Patrick Mahomes in 2017 & in 2013 used the lower 1st round pick to select EJ Manuel, but some people still are always looking to trade down. When you trade down you are buying a pig in a poke, not knowing what you're getting. I'd rather trade up for someone I believe in than trade down for who knows what. Give me quality over quantity every time. Yeah...we should have stayed pat like the Jags did with Bortles, Raiders did with Jamarcus, the Redskins with RGKnee, the Browns with QB 1-7, and the Cardinals with Rosen. Edited January 28, 2019 by BringBackFergy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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