Peace Frog Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 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. As well as Mahomes played this year, I still happen to prefer Josh Allen over him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Dkollidas said: 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. Haskins didn't look like a top-7 guy in the Senior Bowl. Redskins are likely more interested in Kyler Murray. Making headlines is Snyder's thing. They may have to trade up with Bills to get him, if he's available at 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: Yeah...we should have stayed pat like the Raiders did with Bortles, and the Redskins with RGKnee, and the Browns with QB 1-7, and the Cardinals with Rosen. Jags did the same thing with Carr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmasThoman Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Utah John said: 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. Bingo, nice name btw. Bills fans look at players that Buffalo "missed" in the draft, and imagine a world where Gronk is a Bill and the Bills are winning. Patriots fans look at players that Buffalo drafted, and imagine a world where talent didn't go to die in a poorly managed organization, and then thank the lucky stars that guys like Hogan, Gilmore are there to contribute to a third consecutive Super Bowl appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 At first I was thinking: Is Antowain Smith still playing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 6 hours ago, Doc said: His career is likely over. Sad, but very likely. He'll be 34? Hang it up and enjoy retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I said it as soon as the injury happened. With his age and the severity of the injury I expect his career to be over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 It may be Washington's only option as sounds like they don't have any $$ available to sign even a halfway decent FA. Even if Smith comes back the year after and does well he'd be what 38 by the 2020 season. Or they do sign a half way decent guy, the team may win 1/2 dozen games, enough to not have a high draft pick next year either. So pick up a a QB now, at leas then you have a reason to right the season off. Barring a miracle likely Gruden will be firedafter this sxeason anyway, so if I'm thr GM, I'd be more in favor of building for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Sad new for Alex Smith. Hope he makes a recovery and gets back to playing soon. But without a doubt the Redskins will be a trade partner for the Bills. I would do it in a heartbeat if we can get an additional 2nd out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I think the Redskins might lean more towards a deal with the Eagles for Foles. They would have to shed some Cap to do that though and I think they are pretty tight on funds....would be the more sane option than throwing the dice at this class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 The reason we traded down and didn't take Mahomes is that Whaley and his scouts didn't do a good job assessing his ability. Everyone seems to want to blame McDermott. McD isn't a scout. It's not his job to assess talent. Had they given a more accurate assessment of Mahomes' potential, he'd be our QB today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Alex Smith signed a contract before the 2018 season for $94M with $71M guaranteed. They will be in salary cap hell for the next three years, and they can't afford to compete for a decent FA QB. They MUST draft a rookie and hope he can play, while they pay him the peanuts guys get early in their career. They just won't have the cash to do anything else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: Haskins didn't look like a top-7 guy in the Senior Bowl. Redskins are likely more interested in Kyler Murray. Making headlines is Snyder's thing. They may have to trade up with Bills to get him, if he's available at 9. That’s probably because Haskins wasn’t in the Senior Bowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 6 hours ago, GreggTX said: The reason we traded down and didn't take Mahomes is that Whaley and his scouts didn't do a good job assessing his ability. Everyone seems to want to blame McDermott. McD isn't a scout. It's not his job to assess talent. Had they given a more accurate assessment of Mahomes' potential, he'd be our QB today. So when our scouts write up their reports- McD doesnt look at them or watch all the tape of the guy? I would say there is a very strong possibility he did. It is always the HC’s job to assess talent- thats kinda how we get the final roster and changes throughout the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I don't know about poking any pigs, but if we do we better get a hella of a lot more from Washington than we did from KC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 18 hours 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? . I tend to think Derek stays at 3 with the clipboard serving as an additional coach- with a true coaching gig with the Bills down the road. 48 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: I don't know about poking any pigs, but if we do we better get a hella of a lot more from Washington than we did from KC. Skins will be desperate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said: Skins will be desperate Colin Kaepernick is available. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 53 minutes ago, The Senator said: Colin Kaepernick is available. ? Oh wouldnt that be somethin’??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Saw the thread title, immediately thought "Antowain Smith is still playing?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearLess Price Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 That sucks. The fact some of us automatically thought about his career threatening injury as a positive for draft status kinda dissappoints me. Like wtf humanity why we gotta be like that n ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) On 1/27/2019 at 11:32 AM, 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. Why not use "Alex" Smith in the headline? On 1/28/2019 at 8:36 AM, Freddie's Dead said: Saw the thread title, immediately thought "Antowain Smith is still playing?" This kind of thing feels like a trick to get more people _---------------------------Thanks for the edit! Edited January 31, 2019 by OJ Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, OJ Tom said: Why not use "Alex" Smith in the headline? This kind of thing feels like a trick to get more people t o read the post. It's rampant on this board, and it's weak. Edited- OJ- did not mean to create click bait, its not my style. I just worded it like the article- thanks for pointing it out to me! Edited February 1, 2019 by billsfan_34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 On 1/27/2019 at 2:39 PM, 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.......... You ever see Willis McGahee's injury when playing for Miami? Theismann's injury & McGahee's injury are two of the nastiest looking injuries I've seen, yet many people say Smith's was worse. Because of that, I refuse to watch it. The idea of seeing something that horrific & painful just upsets my stomach even thinking about it. Really hope Smith makes a full recovery and can live out a long, happy & fulfilling life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 On 1/27/2019 at 3:32 PM, 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.... Watson wasn't so bad either, no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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