One Buffalo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 2/14 Update with more details of contract- very team friendly deal. Edited February 14, 2019 by One Buffalo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 There’s our new center 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBilz2500 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 http://bufbills.co/m4l1hA theres our big free agent O line signing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Here's some info on him from last week: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25932213/jets-release-center-spencer-long-avoid-cap-hit In their first significant roster move under new coach Adam Gase, the New York Jets announced Tuesday they are parting ways with center Spencer Long. The Jets released Long to avoid a $3 million roster bonus, which would've become guaranteed if he had remained on the roster Wednesday. The expected move makes him a free agent. Long, 28, signed a four-year, $27.4 million contract last offseason after four seasons with the Washington Redskins. The Jets had hoped he would stabilize the center position, a weakness since Nick Mangold stopped playing in 2016, but the plan didn't materialize. Long played the second half of the season with a tendon injury in his right (snapping) hand, which affected his performance. The low point came in a Week 9 loss to the Miami Dolphins (who were then coached by Gase), during which he was off-target on at least seven shotgun snaps. Then-Jets coach Todd Bowles didn't pull him until late in the game, resulting in a torrent of criticism. Long never played center again. When he returned to the lineup two weeks later, he played left guard, where he stayed for the rest of the season. He wound up with 13 starts -- eight at center, five at left guard. The Jets structured his contract in a way that leaves no "dead" money on the 2019 salary cap. His entire $6.5 million cap charge comes off the books, increasing their cap-room surplus to about $100 million. They can use some of the money to sign a center because there is no heir apparent on the roster. Edited February 12, 2019 by junior12thman92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 There’s your new starting veteran center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, DBilz2500 said: http://bufbills.co/m4l1hA theres our big free agent O line signing ? Pretty good signing in February 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Strictly a backup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Buffalo Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 I was and still am hoping we go for Paradis. This is a good add for competition and depth at least I guess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Hmmmm makes me think that we will draft a center in round 2. Seems like a veteran backup C/G. Hopefully it is not a competition between him and Bodine for starting C. Edited February 12, 2019 by billspro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I sure hope it's for depth/competition and that he's not going to be counted on as our for-sure starting center. My understanding is that he did NOT have a good year with the Jets, hence his release. The three-year deal is a bit telling. They must like him. Good signing in February, I guess. Like I said, I just hope they don't think "problem solved!" at the center position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 See what the contract details are. That will say a lot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 44 starts in a 53 game career, only ended up a FA due to coaching changes. This will be the end here for Groy. Long and Bodine compete for the starting center gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshynman Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 As long as it's cheap and a depth move, OK. Surprised its a 3 year. Would have thought it would be a prove it type 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, blacklabel said: 44 starts in a 53 game career, only ended up a FA due to coaching changes. This will be the end here for Groy. Long and Bodine compete for the starting center gig. Probably how it will go. Unless they draft someone then I can see Bodine cut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Is he any good???? Never heard of him. cant find any videos of him except for this: Edited February 12, 2019 by wppete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, DBilz2500 said: http://bufbills.co/m4l1hA theres our big free agent O line signing ? You fogot the “derp” at the end of uour statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hope the hand heals properly. He looked horrible in the game where he got pulled, although its understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I hope it’s strictly depth. If not... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducej11 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 From my buddy who is a Jets fan... "When the Jets got him, my friend who is a Redskins fan told me I would hate him more and more every week. He wasn't wrong. He was the first guy I wanted cut after the season ended." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Buffalo Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 From what I am reading from his time with Redskins, looks like he was better at G than C. Maybe they will put him back at G? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 For what it’s worth, he was graded as “below average” by PFF. The #37 center. https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/spencer-long/8713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Logic said: I sure hope it's for depth/competition and that he's not going to be counted on as our for-sure starting center. My understanding is that he did NOT have a good year with the Jets, hence his release. The three-year deal is a bit telling. They must like him. Good signing in February, I guess. Like I said, I just hope they don't think "problem solved!" at the center position. I agree, the 3 year deal is telling. I don’t think they make that signing if they are going to spend big money on a guy like Paradis. That looks more like the type of player you bring in to compete with a rookie. There are some really good C prospects in round 2. Hopefully that is the plan. We might not see a huge splash signing and rather filling out the needs with solid players in free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBilz2500 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Another worthless signing. We have all this cap space and we will probably waste it on below average talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 He plays LG too. May be where he lands. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 He was hurt for much of last year. I hope that he is here to fill the Groy role. Let him be the depth guy on the interior. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, blacklabel said: 44 starts in a 53 game career, only ended up a FA due to coaching changes. This will be the end here for Groy. Long and Bodine compete for the starting center gig. F/A hasn't even started, draft is two months away, offseason trades may occur, and you already have the center competition down to two players? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Mic’d Up video: https://www.newyorkjets.com/video/one-jets-drive-spencer-long-mic-d-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 The Bills depth on the offensive line is terrible. As it sits right now, the Bills are starting Russell Bodine, Vlad Ducasse, Jeremiah Sirles, Dawkins, and Teller with Ike Boettgger and Conner McDermott as the primary backups. It is straight up pathetic. My guess is the Bills will try him at Center and if he can't handle it they will use him as a swing Center and Guard backup because they do need some former starting depth as well as starters. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Without knowing how much it cost or the deal structure I'm happy to see them add depth on the OL. Has to be our biggest area of need 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I wouldnt mind this signing if they let him focus as a guard mainly. This guys a below average center unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 In my opinion he is a guard. Trying to make him a center hurt him, and he played better when the Jets played him at guard. I would have no issue with him being our starting right guard. Sign Morse and Daryl Williams. I will say this, Long is not a zone player, so I hope that this means we are going to more of a power run attack. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, Kirby Jackson said: He was hurt for much of last year. I hope that he is here to fill the Groy role. Let him be the depth guy on the interior. That was my thought too - They aren’t re-signing Groy and Long has similar versatility in the interior, but with more experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-BillzeBubba Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 he played C last year with 2-3 broken fingers on his snap-hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2014 - 3rd Round Pick by Washington Redskins - University of Nebraska. http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000349096/Redskins-select-Long-with-No-78-pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, One Buffalo said: From what I am reading from his time with Redskins, looks like he was better at G than C. Maybe they will put him back at G? He and Dawkins as our guards, then upgrade the other 3 spots. It would be a high talent/high priced oline, but a weakness would become a strength in one offseason if we can find some tackles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WizdomCalling Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I started a thread about this being a possibility a week ago and my thread got closed. I was sad because though I personally knew little about him I figured the Bills might pursue him strictly on the basis of his exp and being healthy now. But hey their signing of him validates my thoughts so that's good I guess. I think he was a cap casualty in the Jets and his poor play had to do with a broken finger so he couldn't really snap the ball In a shotgun position. I'd like to see the salary or contract numbers to see if the bills are considering him a starter or a backup roll. 6 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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