billsfan_34 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Green Lightning said: Well now we have three of the top five oldest active running backs on our roster. What could go wrong? Not just 3 of the top 5 but 1, 2, and 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I’m cool with this. Frank Gore has to carry the ball a few times per game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTLBills Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, CommonCents said: 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. You have no idea if they're drafting an RB or not. That narrative can be revisited after the draft. No point in jumping the gun now. I do agree that we do need to draft a young rb and groom them. You now have 2 of the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, Joe in Winslow said: Who's THAT guy? Thats his insurance agent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 15 minutes ago, ngbills said: McCoy, Ivory, Gore. We now have 3 of the top 13 active leaders in rushing yards. Gore #1, McCoy #3 and Ivory #13. Got that going for us. And they all remember the Berlin wall coming down.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, billsfan_34 said: Not just 3 of the top 5 but 1, 2, and 3! Let's strive for 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 So ***** stupid. I thought last FA was a bust, This isn't a good start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, Wayne Cubed said: 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. That’s where I’m at. A 36 year-old Frank Gore doesn’t need to be signed 4 hours into FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Now that we got Gore locked up maybe we can move on to Mike Wallace and Julius Peppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Who is now the oldest player in UFA? That will be the new Bills Target 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I think Gore has a better chance of getting in the HOF than Shady. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillzFreak Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 As old as he is he fits the culture we are trying to build around here. He brings toughness and a great work ethic. And he is durable even at his age. And for only 2 million I'm for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 This is like getting your wife excited to go car shopping. That 2008 Toyota Camry has seen better days. She hears the garage open up and looks out at a 2006 Nissan Maxima. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: 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 First off, former pro-bowl G who the Raiders had no problem giving away. Second... how do you know we wanted Crowder? I didn’t.. Humphries is a lot better and we’re interested so maybe let this play out? Third... Paradis and Bell still haven’t been signed. Edited March 11, 2019 by SCBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, MOVALLEYRANDY said: Kool-Aid Suicide Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, Rico said: I think Gore has a better chance of getting in the HOF than Shady. Shady may beat him to the ballot.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Likely means Ivory is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Green Lightning said: Let's strive for 5! At least we will excel at something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: 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. OJ is out of the clink too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 If they cut Ivory this makes sense. If they don't, so help me god, Paradis and Daryl better be Buffalo ***** Bills by tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, Kirby Jackson said: That’s where I’m at. A 36 year-old Frank Gore doesn’t need to be signed 4 hours into FA. Maybe I'm overconfident, but this reminds me of when Mike Tolbert was the first "leaked" signing 2 years ago...there were also rumblings that we were pursuing fullbacks like DiMarco... ...then, a few hours later, a press release announcing the signings of Tolbert and DiMarco...and, by the way, two dudes named Poyer and Hyde. I have to imagine that there's more going on behind the scenes...but I could be wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 It is $2 million, why is everyone freaking out? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 24 minutes ago, CommonCents said: Someone pour me a drink. Just pour it all over my face. give me the bottle. you can keep the glass! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Age jokes aside, Gore is an upgrade over what we had as a backup last year even at this phase of his career. I just hope that Gore is not all that Buffalo has in mind at the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: That’s where I’m at. A 36 year-old Frank Gore doesn’t need to be signed 4 hours into FA. They had to hurry, he’ll be retiring soon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 The over-the-top reactions over a measly $2m a year depth signing for RB is priceless ?? You guys are a treasure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfanAZ Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said: I think the point is that he maybe coulda been had later. Maybe used the time today and earlier on in FA to go after people that will actually help the team. But that's just my reasoning. I understand that but I am sure the Bills have many irons in the fire and are in talks with many different players at the same time. I doubt they just focus on one player at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, MTLBills said: You have no idea if they're drafting an RB or not. That narrative can be revisited after the draft. No point in jumping the gun now. I do agree that we do need to draft a young rb and groom them. You now have 2 of the best They can draft a guy and bring in a UDFA back. What purpose does having all these old guys have? They are declining, give someone a chance that can contribute going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, thebandit27 said: Maybe I'm overconfident, but this reminds me of when Mike Tolbert was the first "leaked" signing 2 years ago...there were also rumblings that we were pursuing fullbacks like DiMarco... ...then, a few hours later, a press release announcing the signings of Tolbert and DiMarco...and, by the way, two dudes named Poyer and Hyde. I have to imagine that there's more going on behind the scenes...but I could be wrong. I hope you’re right. Maybe we will get Paradis/Morse and Williams/James later today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Its backup RB money.......and we will be glad we had him when its 3rd and goal or short yardage........ PPL act like this is our free agency target....for christ sake.....breathe ppl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 This all happened fast as soon as Earl Campbell refused suit up for the Bills.... Brilliant marketing by the team - appeal to an older demographic with more established disposable income...a lock to do cross-promotions for Geritol and a whole host of prescription/OTC medications... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: They had to hurry, he’ll be retiring soon Post of the week--classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Buffalo just has to sign a veteran that will retire either during camp or once the season starts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyWhiteShows Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Terrible terrible terrible deal. I hate this move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Hey I am ok with it as only $2mm. Wonder if they lower ramp on tunnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: That’s where I’m at. A 36 year-old Frank Gore doesn’t need to be signed 4 hours into FA. Yea, Gore still has some juice in the tank and he's one of the best blocking RBs ever but I don't know, just seems like you could wait a bit on him. Maybe another RB shakes lose that you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, John from Riverside said: Its backup RB money.......and we will be glad we had him when its 3rd and goal or short yardage........ PPL act like this is our free agency target....for christ sake.....breathe ppl Ok 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Personally I dont have an issue with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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