C.Biscuit97 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, oldmanfan said: 2 million for a guy who averaged over 4 yards a carry and is a great veteran presence is a great deal For a 35 year old rb? They could get a guy like that in the 7th round like most good teams do. 2 minutes ago, JohnC said: 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. That’s the whole point. The Rams picked Anderson off the scrap heap. RBs are a dime a dozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, C.Biscuit97 said: For a 35 year old rb? They could get a guy like that in the 7th round like most good teams do. I'm actually curious... could you please name some from the last few years? All I can think of is Phillip Lindsay right now. Edited March 11, 2019 by junior12thman92 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: For a 35 year old rb? They could get a guy like that in the 7th round like most good teams do. That’s the whole point. The Rams picked Anderson off the scrap heap. RBs are a dime a dozen. Who is to say they won't? You really go out of your way to be critical of this regime. 2 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: For a 35 year old rb? They could get a guy like that in the 7th round like most good teams do. That’s the whole point. The Rams picked Anderson off the scrap heap. RBs are a dime a dozen. Did Anderson get more than 2 million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 42 minutes ago, junior12thman92 said: Really not sure why people are upset with this. Can someone honestly tell me what there is to be upset about here? It's tradition around here for people to lose their marbles over the backup RB position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfanAZ Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, junior12thman92 said: I'm actually curious... could you please name some from the last few years? All I can think of is Phillip Lindsay right now. Names....you want names? Come on stop looking for facts when people are busy trying to find the nearest window to jump out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, QCity said: It's tradition around here for people to lose their marbles over the backup RB position. 1 minute ago, BillsfanAZ said: Names....you want names? Come on stop looking for facts when people are busy trying to find the nearest window to jump out of. ? I'm just trying to help people back off the ledge due to us spending 1.06% of our cap on a RB that can still produce at a high level and is a leader in the locker room/on the field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Who is to say they won't? You really go out of your way to be critical of this regime. Did Anderson get more than 2 million? No, that’s the point. He signed for the vet minimum in the middle of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) I’m not going to criticize this any more until I see who we draft at the position. Gore is going to take ivory’s spot and he’s better than him/same price. If they don’t add a young guy, I’ll complain again. Edited March 11, 2019 by YoloinOhio 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydboy12 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Don't see how you can't respect what Gore's been about in the league. And if last year is any indication he does still have some in the tank. Don't see any downside to a vet minimum signing of him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Super Bowl 46, here we come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Force Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Maybe this is off the wall...but is there a chance Shady gets traded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 hours ago, The_Dude said: WHY?! Because even at 60 years old, he managed to get 4.6 ypc, which is kind of better than our 3.3 set. Yes, he didn't have the Bills line in front of him. But no, he didn't exactly have a powerhouse offense around him either. I like it! Cheap, useful, can't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, The Frankish Reich said: Because even at 60 years old, he managed to get 4.6 ypc, which is kind of better than our 3.3 set. Yes, he didn't have the Bills line in front of him. But no, he didn't exactly have a powerhouse offense around him either. I like it! Cheap, useful, can't complain. Im actually liking it. Gore can block. Huge upgrade from the Veteran in the room. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Magnum Force said: Maybe this is off the wall...but is there a chance Shady gets traded? That was my first reaction when I saw this signing. I think Shady gets traded or outright cut. And we draft a RB in 3rd or lower. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Why? Seriously... why? Chris Ivory is still under contract, right? We now have two 30 year old RBs and one 35 year old RB???? What's the thought process here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Good vet to have in the locker room, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 If we add our top 3 RB’s.....do we hit the century mark??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Magnum Force said: Maybe this is off the wall...but is there a chance Shady gets traded? He won't be traded........his cap number is too high for anyone to take coming off a terrible season. But the good news is he and Shady are kind of a package deal it seems...........they been working out together all offseason and hopefully drinking at the same juice stand that helped Frank turn the clock back last year. I'd take Shady of 3 years ago back. And it can happen. Eric Wood looked done under Marrone and then took a trip to Mexico one offseason and came back refreshed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Are the Bills trying to break the record for most 30 year old+ RBs on one roster in NFL history?? Oldest combined age of RBs in NFL history? Edited March 12, 2019 by matter2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: He won't be traded........his cap number is too high for anyone to take coming off a terrible season. But the good news is he and Shady are kind of a package deal it seems...........they been working out together all offseason and hopefully drinking at the same juice stand that helped Frank turn the clock back last year. I'd take Shady of 3 years ago back. And it can happen. Eric Wood looked done under Marrone and then took a trip to Mexico one offseason and came back refreshed. Is that the Brady Smoothie diet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, matter2003 said: Are the Bills trying to break the record for most 30 year old+ RBs on one roster in NFL history?? Oldest combined age of RBs in NFL history? Has there been a backfield with 2 future HOF backs splitting the carries in the SB era? I know there were a couple back in the 50's and 60's but since the NFL started forward passing more often such instances have been rare. They just need to add Adrian Peterson and call it "The Bucket List Backfield". Edited March 12, 2019 by BADOLBILZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 hours ago, One Buffalo said: Imagine if we had this backfield 4 or 5 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo86 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Last year I regularly ridiculed my best friend (who's not a Bills fan) for keeping Frank Gore on his fantasy roster for the entire season. Guess who's laughing today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 hours ago, BuffAlone said: I just don't get it. What's the deal with Ivory? He costs less, no? 2mil aint ****. Good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nextmanup Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 hours ago, sven233 said: I mean....it's dirt cheap and he will be great for the locker room. It's just time for this team to make a real upgrade to their team. What does that even mean? You know what else would be great for our locker room? Good players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Nextmanup said: What does that even mean? You know what else would be great for our locker room? Good players. Is 4.6ypa not good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk99 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 25 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said: Why? Seriously... why? Chris Ivory is still under contract, right? We now have two 30 year old RBs and one 35 year old RB???? What's the thought process here? We will draft a RB as well. Gore might not even make it to training camp.. Y'all need to burn one and relax..Also Gores kid has a Scholarship offer from UB...so there's that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSB2020 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I won't be satisfied until we sign Christian Okeye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 this guy is going to make me like him isnt he ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I’m really impressed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 20 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: 2mil aint ****. Good signing. I know it ain't *****. I just don't understand why cut a guy making 2 mil, and sign a guy 5 years older for the same money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, wppete said: I’m really impressed! Well he did put up 130 yards vs the Bills in the Snow game when he was in Indy .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 40 minutes ago, fansince88 said: Im actually liking it. Gore can block. Huge upgrade from the Veteran in the room. I was just going to say Gore a terrific pass blocker and can still run so a 1 year deal for one of the most productive running backs in history of the league I’ll take it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: I know it ain't *****. I just don't understand why cut a guy making 2 mil, and sign a guy 5 years older for the same money Because he's better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, turk99 said: We will draft a RB as well. Gore might not even make it to training camp.. Y'all need to burn one and relax..Also Gores kid has a Scholarship offer from UB...so there's that.. I liked the signing, but didn't realize his son was offered by UB. If senior keeps it up, they can play together like Ken Griffey Jr and Sr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dopey said: I liked the signing, but didn't realize his son was offered by UB. If senior keeps it up, they can play together like Ken Griffey Jr and Sr. That would actually be a pretty cool thing as a father.... Playing in the same city with your son, being able to attend each others games, etc. I can imagine that there's some appeal to that situation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Force Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 46 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: He won't be traded........his cap number is too high for anyone to take coming off a terrible season. But the good news is he and Shady are kind of a package deal it seems...........they been working out together all offseason and hopefully drinking at the same juice stand that helped Frank turn the clock back last year. I'd take Shady of 3 years ago back. And it can happen. Eric Wood looked done under Marrone and then took a trip to Mexico one offseason and came back refreshed. Shady's contract isn't that bad ….9 Million Cap hit and 6 mil Salary for 1 more year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, BillsSB2020 said: I won't be satisfied until we sign Christian Okeye. His career did end kind of suddenly, didn't it? I mean, yeah, he's 57, but he's got low mileage ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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