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Not sure if there is a place for a thread like this or not, but if the Mods feel it needs to be closed please feel free. I just wanted a central place for non-specific things to be posted. I know we have threads about cuts and about AB and other topics, but there is (unless I missed it) no place for random tidbits that don't deserve their own thread. (such as below) 

 

 

 

 

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1 minute ago, jahnyc said:

Pure speculation, but I thought the Bills would go after Barr.  Jets will be tough competition since they also have a lot of cap space.

 

I have wondered that as well- He seems like the type we would target. The assumption with the Jets is that they're going to recklessly throw money around to make splashes and make sure they get who they want- that's the exact opposite of the Bills mentality so I could see us losing some guys to them. It sucks that our needs are so similar this year. 

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I don’t know why everyone thinks Barr is such a perfect fit.  He’d be getting paid 8 mill+ to play less than half 1/2 our defensive plays max.  I personally think Lorax is a better SLB than Barr

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49 minutes ago, NewEra said:

I don’t know why everyone thinks Barr is such a perfect fit.  He’d be getting paid 8 mill+ to play less than half 1/2 our defensive plays max.  I personally think Lorax is a better SLB than Barr

Agree I would rather sign Donte Fowler he's 24 and in 3yrs has 21 career sks. During the playoffs he added a sk per gm and hurried the QB 4times per gm. 

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I would think the Bills have a sense at this point which free agents are possibilities through informal discussions with agents, including at the combine.  I know this stuff is not supposed to happen before Monday, but I suspect it probably does.  Hoping for Williams at RT, Morse or Paradis at C, one of the top outside LB free agents, and James (TE).

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29 minutes ago, jahnyc said:

I would think the Bills have a sense at this point which free agents are possibilities through informal discussions with agents, including at the combine.  I know this stuff is not supposed to happen before Monday, but I suspect it probably does.  Hoping for Williams at RT, Morse or Paradis at C, one of the top outside LB free agents, and James (TE).

1 hour ago, NewEra said:

I don’t know why everyone thinks Barr is such a perfect fit.  He’d be getting paid 8 mill+ to play less than half 1/2 our defensive plays max.  I personally think Lorax is a better SLB than Barr

I like it, it gives Josh a chance to hurtle over him twice a year!

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52 minutes ago, BillsFan1988 said:

Agree I would rather sign Donte Fowler he's 24 and in 3yrs has 21 career sks. During the playoffs he added a sk per gm and hurried the QB 4times per gm. 

He’ll get paid by someone 

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3 hours ago, whatdrought said:

Not sure if there is a place for a thread like this or not, but if the Mods feel it needs to be closed please feel free. I just wanted a central place for non-specific things to be posted. I know we have threads about cuts and about AB and other topics, but there is (unless I missed it) no place for random tidbits that don't deserve their own thread. (such as below) 

 

 

 

 

I like the idea for this thread. Helps keep the main page clutter free! 

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2 hours ago, NewEra said:

I don’t know why everyone thinks Barr is such a perfect fit.  He’d be getting paid 8 mill+ to play less than half 1/2 our defensive plays max.  I personally think Lorax is a better SLB than Barr

Terrible fit IMO. The big need defensively is edge rusher, not a pure SAM who's never been a pass rush threat. Not interested. Fowler. Sign me up.

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2 hours ago, BillsFan1988 said:

Agree I would rather sign Donte Fowler he's 24 and in 3yrs has 21 career sks. During the playoffs he added a sk per gm and hurried the QB 4times per gm. 

16 sacks in 3 years. 8 of which came in one year. He really hasn’t been very good. 

 

The only thing he has over Barr is age 

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2 hours ago, Stank_Nasty said:

16 sacks in 3 years. 8 of which came in one year. He really hasn’t been very good. 

 

The only thing he has over Barr is age 

Age and fit. If I'm the Bills and I'm spending money in FA'cy, I'd much rather have a pass rusher than a solid OLB with 13.5 sacks and 1 INT in FIVE seasons. Barr is not the kind of difference maker the Bills should be targeting.

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9 minutes ago, BillsSB2020 said:

Age and fit. If I'm the Bills and I'm spending money in FA'cy, I'd much rather have a pass rusher than a solid OLB with 13.5 sacks and 1 INT in FIVE seasons. Barr is not the kind of difference maker the Bills should be targeting.

Fowler isn’t a difference maker. 

 

One player has at least shown consistency. I could take or leave either one but Fowler hasn’t been any good. 

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4 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said:

Fowler isn’t a difference maker. 

 

One player has at least shown consistency. I could take or leave either one but Fowler hasn’t been any good. 

Fair enough. I like Fowler's upside, but mainly don't want to allocate resources to Barr. I'd prefer they target one of the many pass rushers available. I don't think we'll be adding multiple big ticket defensive FA's, so I'd prefer a playmaker.

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5 hours ago, Stank_Nasty said:

16 sacks in 3 years. 8 of which came in one year. He really hasn’t been very good. 

 

The only thing he has over Barr is age 

The 21 was including playoffs.  But he's so young 24yrs old and I believe Mcd can get this kid rolling. It really depends on the money he gets if it's a base salary starting at 8mil that can go up with incentives on a 3yr deal why not.  I see him like an extra late 1st rd pk but with NFL experience because of his age.

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36 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said:

We sign Williams at T and Paradis/Morse at C this week and I'll be happy. FA WRs are not good and would all be overpaid; if we pick up a WR it's likely through a trade. I'd like Justin Houston, but can see him signing with the Pats.

Completely agree. Williams and Paradis/Morse are my top targets. If they can sign them it will be a successful free agency. WR free agents suck. If they have to add a veteran (probably a good idea) then as long as they don’t overpay I’ll be happy. 

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44 minutes ago, DJB said:

https://www.rotoworld.com/football/nfl/player-news/headlines#news-8895031

 

"Giants not actively shopping Odell but willing to listen to offers"

 

 

That's some smoke right there if you ask me. More fuel being Beane targeting AB and the Bills relationship with Gettleman,  to me its not out of the question we could actually acquire Odell Beckham jr

Please don't tease us like this!

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