Success Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Well, why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 hour ago, BobChalmers said:  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.   Fair assessment .. myself.. maybe a segment of fans get caught up in the FA "hoopla" was hoping for James. but again.. who knows.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, PIZ said: I don't mind the signing, as long as they draft a RB, but this is pretty funny. Â Â Â Â Â See that? With great blocking you can plug in anyone at RB 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, HOUSE said: The height of a stack of 2,000,000 one dollar bills measures 8600 inches or 716 feet – about the height of a 60 to 65 story building.   That's a lot of rain.  I am picturing Frank working thru that pile a quarter stack at a time with some Miami bass models and some Too $hort blastin'.  At Shady's East Aurora McMansion, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Cost us next to nothing to add a great locker room guy who churned out 700+ yards at a 4.6 ypc clip last year. I don't understand how anyone can knock the move. 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, HOUSE said: The height of a stack of 2,000,000 one dollar bills measures 8600 inches or 716 feet – about the height of a 60 to 65 story building.  So a check then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 What is a proper response to this. I've got nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Firebaugh Kid Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 This signing is absolutely horrendous.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Could we get a RB under 30 years old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 29 minutes ago, PIZ said: I don't mind the signing, as long as they draft a RB, but this is pretty funny. Â Â Fair enough, but will he still move like that when he's Gore's age? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 NFL Network added some great perspective. "That locker room just got better" " Gore might be the most respected guy in the League" 4.6 ypc in 18. Most ypc in 4 years. Gore said he spoke to many teams but "The Bills wanted me" and "Shady wanted me" I get the jokes and memes but Don'tsleep on this signing. Could be a steal when it's all said and done at 2 mil. This is an overall young team, especially offense, he adds tremendous value in the locker room and looking at him play last year , adds definite value on the field.  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) Really not sure why people are upset with this. Still a good RB He's getting the 80th-highest APY Is respected by players around the league Is a locker room and team leader  Can someone honestly tell me what there is to be upset about here?   1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: 2 VERY veteran 3rd stringers today. We’re knockin’ ‘em dead in FA! Literally. We’re grave robbing..  Did I miss a signing besides Gore? Or are you talking about the 26 year-old Kroft. Edited March 11, 2019 by junior12thman92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: NFL Network added some great perspective. "That locker room just got better" " Gore might be the most respected guy in the League" 4.6 ypc in 18. Most ypc in 4 years. Gore said he spoke to many teams but "The Bills wanted me" and "Shady wanted me" I get the jokes and memes but Don'tsleep on this signing. Could be a steal when it's all said and done at 2 mil. This is an overall young team, especially offense, he adds tremendous value in the locker room and looking at him play last year , adds definite value on the field.   I saw that.  They made it look like a really good add for the Bills.  I'm okay with it.  I just want them to be able to hand the ball to somebody and that person gains more than 2 yards.  I don't care how old he/she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Come on!!!  Just getting home and see this...  What is it with the Bills and old, tire, worn out running backs????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????  It is inexplicable, a horrible move.  Exactly the opposite kind of running back they need.  Yikes, yikes, yikess...  Looking forward to reading this thread for some hope that I am wrong and to see everyone else just flame out at this stupid, waste of money signing. I didn't like the Brown attempt and don't like this--both are not what the Bills need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) I like this move a lot more than the Kroft signing. He played really well last year and was cheap. Kroft has been an injured backup who is now wasting 6-7 million dollars in cap space. He also was excited about coming to Buffalo. Edited March 11, 2019 by auburnbillsbacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocemur Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I will pay the PA person at the stadium $50 to play the Golden Girls theme music when the offense takes the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 39 minutes ago, The Senator said: Â No problem with a one-year deal - these young kids need someone to educate them about the world before computers and cell phones. Â Thank you Senator!!! You give me hope for Congress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mister Defense said: Come on!!!  Just getting home and see this...  What is it with the Bills and old, tire, worn out running backs????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????  It is inexplicable, a horrible move.  Exactly the opposite kind of running back they need.  Yikes, yikes, yikess...  Looking forward to reading this thread for some hope that I am wrong and to see everyone else just flame out at this stupid, waste of money signing. I didn't like the Brown attempt and don't like this--both are not what the Bills need.  several on here are stating it is a very wise and great move   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just now, auburnbillsbacker said: I like this move a lot more than the Kroft signing. He played really well last year and was cheap. Kroft has been an injured backup who is now wasting 6-7 million dollars in cap space. Go look at Kroft 2017 highlights on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 This signing makes no sense to me. I doubt any other team had an interest in him. He's a 35 yr old back who has no burst and has to be sparingly used. He's a high character guy who is well past his prime. The argument that he is an asset in the locker room and in the huddle doesn't address the more important issue of how much can he contribute on the field at this stage of his fading career. My suggestion is instead of signing him as a player just sign him as a coach. Being an upstanding citizen doesn't mean that he is going to be a contributing player. This is such a perplexing and oddball move that it rises to the level of being silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, JohnC said: This signing makes no sense to me. I doubt any other team had an interest in him. He's a 35 yr old back who has no burst and has to be sparingly used. He's a high character guy who is well past his prime. The argument that he is an asset in the locker room and in the huddle doesn't address the more important issue of how much can he contribute on the field at this stage of his fading career. My suggestion is instead of signing him as a player just sign him as a coach. Being an upstanding citizen doesn't mean that he is going to be a contributing player. This is such a perplexing and oddball move that it rises to the level of being silly.  Is 4.6ypc bad? Do you really think they're signing him to be a bellcow in this offense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Clearly, we didn’t sign him to start.  That’s sort of important to any discussion around the wisdom of this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YodaMan79 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 This would have been a decent depth move 4 years ago.  Is Frank Gore really a first day of FA signing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Haha haha   is this serious?  To review, in a passing league where rbs have little value, in back to back off seasons, we have signed 30+ yo rbs for $3 million plus???   I respect Gore’s career and this isn’t going to bury you.  But it shows why our offense has sucked under this new regime.  RBs are a dime a dozen.  You always go younger and cheaper, especially with a backup.  This regime’s offensive philosophy is awful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 WTF? Come on Brandon, you're better than this. If you want to waste 2M just give it to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, junior12thman92 said:  Is 4.6ypc bad? Do you really think they're signing him to be a bellcow in this offense? What happens if McCoy gets hurt? The Rams brought in a veteran back in CJ Anderson. When Gurley was injured Anderson was able to carry the load. I'm not against bringing in a veteran back, in fact I'm for it. But bringing him in when he can only be sparingly used makes no sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopreme Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Bills officially have the oldest group of runningbacks.  This signing doesn’t make any sense.  Better options out there.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 HUGE and useless move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Even Sal Cappacio can’t even defend this move 1 minute ago, Mopreme said: Bills officially have the oldest group of runningbacks.  This signing doesn’t make any sense.  Better options out there.  Thank God it’s only for 1 year, and OBD will be forced to fill their whole RB stable next year when all 3 contracts are up...come to think of it, maybe that’s that plan.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XABI64 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) I can see it now  3rd and 1, Frank Gore gets wrapped up for a 5 yard loss. It's a cold rainy sunday in December and the Bills are playing in front of a half empty stadium bc they are already knocked out of the playoffs. Josh Allen has 60 passing yards bc his WR's don't belong in the NFL.  just trying to lighten the mood Edited March 11, 2019 by XABI64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 In my opinion, if you ar (over) reacting to this signing, then you are missing the big picture. Â 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, SCBills said:  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.   1st, they would have kept him if they could but their up against the cap wall, especially after signing Brown.  2nd, Crowder is one of many WRs in demand. I too  rather have Humphries but chances are he'll be catching passes from Brees.  3rd, you're right. Fingers crossed for Paradis.  UPDATE: Screw Paradis! We got Morse Baby!!!! Edited March 11, 2019 by billsbackto81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, JohnC said: What happens if McCoy gets hurt? The Rams brought in a veteran back in CJ Anderson. When Gurley was injured Anderson was able to carry the load. I'm not against bringing in a veteran back, in fact I'm for it. But bringing him in when he can only be sparingly used makes no sense to me.  Like Joe B, I don't think this is it for them at the RB position. I assume they're taking a mid-late rounder. To me, this is purely a depth type of move -- someone who can have a role in the offense, and be a leader. Even if McCoy goes down, I don't see Gore being and every-down type back. I think they'd rotate him with someone else.  Separate note, but somewhat related... but do we have a well-respected leader on this offense besides McCoy? I'm trying to think through it, but he's the only one I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 NFL network said this just made our locker room infinitely better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny3410 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, oldmanfan said: NFL network said this just made our locker room infinitely better. I agree whole heartedly. Was angry at first then I heard the guys on NFL Network. Players and coaches etc. etc. love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: NFL network said this just made our locker room infinitely better. Clearly worked well for Miami last year. Â and no one is doubting Gore is a good guy. Â But what other (good) franchise pays a 35 year old rb this kinda money. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Clearly worked well for Miami last year. Â and no one is doubting Gore is a good guy. Â But what other (good) franchise pays a 35 year old rb this kinda money. Â 2 million for a guy who averaged over 4 yards a carry and is a great veteran presence is a great deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, junior12thman92 said:  Like Joe B, I don't think this is it for them at the RB position. I assume they're taking a mid-late rounder. To me, this is purely a depth type of move -- someone who can have a role in the offense, and be a leader. Even if McCoy goes down, I don't see Gore being and every-down type back. I think they'd rotate him with someone else.  Separate note, but somewhat related... but do we have a well-respected leader on this offense besides McCoy? I'm trying to think through it, but he's the only one I can think of. McCoy is no longer a workhorse back. The notion that we needed a leader in that unit when McCoy is the captain doesn't resonate with me. I would rather get a veteran back who wasn't so old who can take over as the prime back if McCoy gets hurt. Again, I cite the Rams with CJ Anderson who was able to fill in when Gurley was injured. At this late stage of his career Gore doesn't fill that role, at least to me.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Gore is a veteran leader who has seen it all on an incredibly young offense. This is going to be a true committee this season. Thunder and lightning with gore and shady. I get it I get it shady is washed up etc etc.. But I’m sure there’s some speed coming via the draft or maybe Murphy steps up, we will see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I will make two obvious assumptions about gore: 1) he will carry ball 6-8 times a game amd usually when we need tough yards. 2) he will be used as a blocker more often then a runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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