DCOrange Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) On the most recent episode of the Locked on Bills podcast, around 16 minutes in he starts talking about edge rushers and said that he can't divulge specific names, but he's been told that Buffalo will be taking a run at addressing the edge rusher position in "creative ways" this offseason, specifically to plan for the future at the position. He also specified that they will not pursue Clowney. I'm guessing this means they'll be making sort of an under-the-radar dart throw of a signing to see if they happen to get lucky and get a guy to breakout. Wouldn't be surprised if maybe it's one of their former Panther guys: Kony Ealy. Seems like people could make an argument that Anthony Barr would be a "creative" approach to adding an edge rusher too since he's been mostly an off-ball LB to this point. Edited March 4, 2019 by DCOrange 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I could see it being Anthony Barr to replace Lorax as a LB/3rd down rusher 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I think they will go after Preston Smith from Washington. I would say a creative way is to go after an RFA, however there arent a lot of those guys worth investing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Anthony Barr would be a great move. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, DCOrange said: On the most recent episode of the Locked on Bills podcast, around 16 minutes in he starts talking about edge rushers and said that he can't divulge specific names, but he's been told that Buffalo will be taking a run at addressing the edge rusher position in "creative ways" this offseason, specifically to plan for the future at the position. He also specified that they will not pursue Clowney. I'm guessing this means they'll be making sort of an under-the-radar dart throw of a signing to see if they happen to get lucky and get a guy to breakout. Wouldn't be surprised if maybe it's one of their former Panther guys: Kony Ealy. Seems like people could make an argument that Anthony Barr would be a "creative" approach to adding an edge rusher too since he's been mostly an off-ball LB to this point. When I hear creative ways the last thing I think of is someone's castoff. Maybe a trade, but signing a FA isn't creative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Is the BILLS Mafia planning a kidnapping? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I didn’t listen to it but was he talking “free agency” specifically? The first thing that I thought was a trade. Maybe some team with cap constraints would deal a guy to help them dig out? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Charles Clay was a "creative" free agent signing. Here's hoping "creative" means something different this time. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Maybe he means signing an hybrid type player that was used in a different position with his current team. A strong safety or an undersized interior lineman? That’s all I got for “creative” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: When I hear creative ways the last thing I think of is someone's castoff. Maybe a trade, but signing a FA isn't creative. Marino specifically said "in free agency" 7 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I didn’t listen to it but was he talking “free agency” specifically? The first thing that I thought was a trade. Maybe some team with cap constraints would deal a guy to help them dig out? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 The only thing I can think of is maybe they are planning on signing a MLB and moving Edmunds to edge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, DCOrange said: Marino specifically said "in free agency" Yes Well, signing a meh guy and selling him as the answer doesn't seem very creative (except on getting buy in from the fan base, that would be a creative sales job). 3 minutes ago, SWATeam said: The only thing I can think of is maybe they are planning on signing a MLB and moving Edmunds to edge? Draft White, move Edmunds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 When I hear the word "creative" I prefer to think outside the box: Wyatt Teller to DE is the kind of creativity I'm hoping for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Tolbert 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, stony said: Charles Clay was a "creative" free agent signing. Here's hoping "creative" means something different this time. By creative, do you mean overpaying to make sure Miami couldn't match? I won't put the contact on Clay at all. Players need to get paid if they have the opportunity...but that was a terrible contract for a guy that can play but is not in the top 15 of TE's in the league. Edited March 4, 2019 by HansLanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just now, HansLanda said: By creative, do you mean overpaying to make sure Miami couldn't match? Yeash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I'm guessing sign Thomas Davis and move Lorax to full time end. But that doesn't exactly address the future of the position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, SWATeam said: The only thing I can think of is maybe they are planning on signing a MLB and moving Edmunds to edge? That seems to make sense to me too. That or a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: When I hear the word "creative" I prefer to think outside the box: Wyatt Teller to DE is the kind of creativity I'm hoping for. From what I hear (along those same lines) McKittrick has been working out with Tre White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 minute ago, HansLanda said: By creative, do you mean overpaying to make sure Miami couldn't match? I do consider offer sheets creative maybe they are considering Dee Ford (ducks). He’s getting tagged but KC is open to trading him. Similar situation to the Jarvis Landry trade last year, they could end up tagging and then pulling the tag once the trade happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 They could bring in Anthony Barr since Josh Allen already owns him ? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Karlos Williams to DE McKittrick would make an awesome edge rusher.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 One guy I think is kind of interesting is Shane Ray. i'd love to see what he could do a a full time defensive end. He's still young and should be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 McD and BB show up to Dallas in a white van and ski masks to “sign” Demarcus Lawrence. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I immediately thought of Anthony Barr. Glad some of you guys did too. He was wasted as a 4-3 LB. You check his tape from UCLA and I was in love. I'd love to see him as a 4-3 DE. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Oh great, another vague quote/comment that will be over-analyzed to death. Yippee! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) I'm listening now, he starts off by saying he talked to people over the weekend and learned a lot, wants to let us know what he's learned. He later says we should "brace (ourselves) for a Defensive Tackle at 9" and talks about Oliver and Wilkins, at the end of that part says "based on what I could gather, that's one of my takeaways." It's officially panic time for the Offense-Only Chicken Little Brigade Edited March 4, 2019 by 2018 Our Year For Sure Got the quote exact 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Joe Merino is a semiprofessional draftnik from Charlotte, NC. Why does his opinion matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 29 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I didn’t listen to it but was he talking “free agency” specifically? The first thing that I thought was a trade. Maybe some team with cap constraints would deal a guy to help them dig out? Justin Houston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, 2018 Our Year For Sure said: I'm listening now, he starts off by saying he talked to people over the weekend and learned a lot, wants to let us know what he's learned. He later says we should "brace (ourselves) for a Defensive Tackle at 9" and talks about Oliver and Wilkins, at the end of that part says "based on what I could gather, that's one of my takeaways." It's officially panic time for the Offense-Only Chicken Little Brigade Oliver or Wilkins would be fantastic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) Shaquil Barrett Broncos OLB FA targeted to play Lorax role long term and be DE on passing downs this year. Nick Chubb took his job in 2018. PFF rating is 70+ every year as SOLB in 3-4 SHAQUIL BARRETT – BUY There is no shame in being replaced by a top-five pick like Barrett was this past year. Still, the NFL tends to pay starters like starters and backups like backups, regardless of if they were deserving of said role. Barrett has had a pass-rushing grade above 70.0 in every season of his career despite often limited playing time. I’ll take that consistency for a lower price tag than possibly anyone else on this list. Edited March 4, 2019 by freddyjj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, 2018 Our Year For Sure said: I'm listening now, he starts off by saying he talked to people over the weekend and learned a lot, wants to let us know what he's learned. He later says we should "brace (ourselves) for a Defensive Tackle at 9" and talks about Oliver and Wilkins, at the end of that part says "based on what I could gather, that's one of my takeaways." It's officially panic time for the Offense-Only Chicken Little Brigade Either of those players would be great picks. OL can be addressed in Free Agency as well as the draft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) Not sure what this means, but I would love to see this happen. Ideally, if we can emerge from FA with the following: 1 Edge - As this article alluded to doing 1 TE - Jesse James seems to be the hot target right now, but Harris from KC would be intriguing too or Brate if TB makes him officially available. 2 OL - We added one solid versatile guy so far, but would like to get two more key starters in FA. 1 WR - One WR that can compete for the slot or to start...Humphries is a guy I really like, but talk out of TB is that Arians really wants to try and keep him. Although he probably leaves given the crowded WR room in TB, and Bills could be a good spot for him with a wide open WR room right now and an ascending QB. At WR, another guy I like is Geronimo Allison who is only 25 still, but a RFA. Not sure if the Packers tagged him at all, but if not thats a guy I would look at too. Additioanlly, they could also trade for Ross if we can send like a late pick for him. I personally would see if they would do a Zay for Ross swap straight up. Both seem to be better fits for the other team. If we can do that...then we have so much flexibility at 9 and guys like Oliver, Metcalf, etc are easy to take there. I have a feeling that if Oliver makes it to 9 he will be our pick. Edited March 4, 2019 by Alphadawg7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 He also says he thinks slot WR is a priority, whether it's Humphries or a day 2 pick, and they're comfortable with Levi Wallace at CB2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, FeelingOnYouboty said: I immediately thought of Anthony Barr. Glad some of you guys did too. He was wasted as a 4-3 LB. You check his tape from UCLA and I was in love. I'd love to see him as a 4-3 DE. Hahaha. I was the opposite. I was anyone but Barr in that top 10. I think his best fit is a pass rushing OLB in a 3-4. I'd be surprised if it were him they are thinking of but I do wonder if it means a guy who maybe isn't renowned at the moment as a pass rusher but who they think can have success there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 38 minutes ago, stony said: Charles Clay was a "creative" free agent signing. Here's hoping "creative" means something different this time. Jeff Posey the "silent assassin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: At WR, another guy I like is Geronimo Allison who is only 25 still, but a RFA. Not sure if the Packers tagged him at all, but if not thats a guy I would look at too. Again, as with Robby Anderson.... it was obvious to anyone with eyes that he should have been drafted. As an RFA who was an UDFA the Pack would only be able to protect him by putting him on a 2nd round tender as the Jets did with Anderson I think as an original round tender would net them nothing. We draft Kolby Listenbee as Allison and Anderson went undrafted folks. Yep. ZERO snaps in the NFL Kolby Listenbee. Goodo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, 2018 Our Year For Sure said: I'm listening now, he starts off by saying he talked to people over the weekend and learned a lot, wants to let us know what he's learned. He later says we should "brace (ourselves) for a Defensive Tackle at 9" and talks about Oliver and Wilkins, at the end of that part says "based on what I could gather, that's one of my takeaways." It's officially panic time for the Offense-Only Chicken Little Brigade I think most educated fans know that you have to take the elite talent at #9 no matter if it is offense or defense. They have a whole bunch of picks that can be concentrated on the offense, and I expect they will be spending some FA dollars on OL, TE, and WR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Jeff Bodine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Make Alexander a full time Dlimeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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