Bangarang Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: Whew, glad we snapped him up before anyone else got to him. Father Time offered less money 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 And I got accused of being upset in the Osemele thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, BuffAlone said: Then why pay him? Could have signed 12 Undrafted kids for camp fodder I didn't realize we were short on cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, dwight in philly said: Jesse James gone.. Flowers.. .. must be the Sabre mentality.. lets build for the future. Honestly I didn't want either of those guys. Flowers isn't worth the money (who is when they leave NE?). James is a mediocre TE - just draft Hock. Get two top OL in and one WR then on to the draft! I'll start getting upset when we lose out on those guys. Picking up some random cheap guys is all good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 With the offseason signing of Frank Gore and Duke Williams the Bills have guaranteed themselves the two slowest players at theirpositions. Are they trying to get Tony Gonzales to come out of retirement for the trifecta ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, BuffAlone said: Then why pay him? Could have signed 12 Undrafted kids for camp fodder Because they can? It’s peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, HansLanda said: Exactly, not a priority FA by any means, but zero guarantees he's on the team in Sept. Probably because this team has critical holes to fill and we are watching other teams sign players we were hoping to get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said: Why are people so angry? It’s a depth signing. I doubt he makes the team out of camp. Because he is a 36 year old RB joining a team with other 30 year old RBs. To include one that is your starter and Fell off the cliff last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: I didn't realize we were short on cash? Not the point man. We already had a RB at that price. Younger. Had a decent year. Why just trade that production in the form of an older RB? 1 minute ago, Jay_Fixit said: Because they can? It’s peanuts. I understand. But it wasn't a need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherChazz Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Most Bills fans: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Not angry... just perplexed. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTLBills Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: He was ailing at the end of the season........I figured his days were numbered. I will trade him for First Ballot Frank any day and EVERY Sunday. Agreed, I don't know why everyone is freaking out. Cutting Ivory saves like 2 mill cap. Its a wash, and I'd rather have Gore. Edited March 11, 2019 by MTLBills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, Bangarang said: Probably because this team has critical holes to fill and we are watching other teams sign players we were hoping to get. Are you assuming they are not multi-tasking with agents? I would just tap the breaks on hate of a flyer on a RB. Seriously, who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Bangarang said: Probably because this team has critical holes to fill and we are watching other teams sign players we were hoping to get. 60 or so contracts done around the league. Buffalo Bills Frank Gore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, Bangarang said: Probably because this team has critical holes to fill and we are watching other teams sign players we were hoping to get. The hysteria is palpable. Just going off the top of my head, guys I was hoping that Buffalo would target that are still on the market include: Ja'Wuan James Daryl Williams Quinton Spain Rodger Saffold Golden Tate And again, that's off the top of my head, and with no regard for the fact that they already filled holes at backup RB and competition for the boundary corner role opposite Tre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said: I dont want Gore either. We need to get younger not older. Well now we have three of the top five oldest active running backs on our roster. What could go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Old people choose Buffalo in FA because they don’t yearn for the nightlife of the big markets. They prefer quiet dinners at OPCC followed by Wheel of Fortune/Jeopardy. Perfect fit. check “he’s buffalo. He’s blue collar” off the Bingo board. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotBILLStopay Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Means we arent in the market for LeVeon Bell anymore? Levity aside, not as down on this signing as some of the others. After all, the guy has been relatively injury free and we did need to get RB depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Instead of Hard Knocks are we planning on producing the NFLs equivalent of The Golden Girls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Logic said: This is hilarious. I'm just gonna put this here, and feel free to call me on it if it doesn't come true: McCoy and Gore are gonna tear it up in 2019 behind an improved offensive line and make all the people whining about this move look silly. Come 2020, the Bills will draft some youngsters at the position. Until then, it's the Medicare Express! Kool-Aid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, MAJBobby said: Because he is a 36 year old RB joining a team with other 30 year old RBs. To include one that is your starter and Fell off the cliff last year. The team has 10 draft picks; is it possible that they spend one of them on a RB? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, MTLBills said: Agreed, I don't know why everyone is freaking out. Cutting Ivory saves like 1.5 mill cap. Its a wash, and I'd rather have Gore. This makes sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Head scratcher here. Free Agency Splash son!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, HansLanda said: Are you assuming they are not multi-tasking with agents? I would just tap the breaks on hate of a flyer on a RB. Seriously, who cares? They are obviously multi tasking but all offseason people put their hopes on signing big name guys with all of this cap space and so far we have landed a 35 year old RB and a depth CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I don't get it, but then I looked at some highlights from last year in Miami. He looked great compared to what we had going out there. Having just typed that, it still makes no sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, MTLBills said: Agreed, I don't know why everyone is freaking out. Cutting Ivory saves like 1.5 mill cap. Its a wash, and I'd rather have Gore. Because getting older is a worse option than getting younger. Ivory being released has nothing to do with putting a value on Frank Gore. They are wasting time with old RBs instead of using the spot on a guy who might breakout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaB Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Good they are spending their time right. With all the needs we should be focused on players who wouldn’t be around long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Wasnt Ivory basically our first signing last year? Couldnt throw that $2M at Jesse James or someone the team actually needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleAndHungry Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 This signing is a real head scratcher....I know that Frank and Lesean are good friends but the whole "great for the locker room" thing is a little overblown in my opinion. I would rather take a swing on a young running back in the draft in the later rounds than invest money in a 36 year old RB with a ton of miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Probably because this team has critical holes to fill and we are watching other teams sign players we were hoping to get. To get players "we" on the message board were hoping to get. Doesn't mean Beane wanted them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Is Frank Gore SO VITAL that this has to be done 4.45 hours into the negotiation period?? The truth isn't always convenient! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Well, maybe Buffalo is becoming the new retirement destination..... The 3 oldest RBs in the league are now on the Buffalo Bills. Insane...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Probably because this team has critical holes to fill and we are watching other teams sign players we were hoping to get. Like who? Jessie James, maybe Trent Brown and..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I’m willing to bet Bills cut Ivory. Otherwise don’t really understand the move. Breaking: Bills talking to both Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders to come out of retirement and backup Gores backing up of McCoy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, YoloinOhio said: Who's THAT guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I don't mind the signing, prefer him to Ivory just thought he's more a 2nd tier FA that you could sign in a week or 2. Just wait and see what shakes out from other teams first... and then go after Gore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 It's signings like this that solidify the perception that the Bills are the laughingstock of the NFL. Available FAs are looking at this and thinking, " do I really want to join this"? Jets trade for a pro bowl G, sign a sought after WR and are the front runners for Bell and Paradis. The Bills sign a concussion prone CB and a 36 year old RB. Fingers crossed McBeane strike soon with something worth noting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said: Why are people so angry? It’s a depth signing. I doubt he makes the team out of camp. Gore played well last year. Don't count on him not making the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bangarang said: They are obviously multi tasking but all offseason people put their hopes on signing big name guys with all of this cap space and so far we have landed a 35 year old RB and a depth CB. Dude, it's Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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