Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Chuck Wagon said: If people don't get it by this point, they won't. It's not an either / or proposition. People don't get it by and large. About 90% of the posters on this board are one-tracked in their thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said: Whats Shady due this season- off the top of my head I think 6 mil? A nice cap savings that makes it easier to pay Bell- that said im not into paying huge cash for a RB. The smarter choice is to draft one. They can do both.... Bell / Gore / rookie ~4th round pick would be a very nice depth chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, Chuck Wagon said: They can do both.... Bell / Gore / rookie ~4th round pick would be a very nice depth chart. Very good point 5 minutes ago, buffaloaggie said: 2nd or 3rd day of draft of course Rds 4-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, bilzfancy said: No RB is worth what he's asking for and Pittsburgh didn't miss a beat with Conner Conner was super productive but not Bell productive. The Steelers are going to be the Browns of the AFC North for awhile- Ben has aged and they lost arguably 2 of the best playmakers in the biz. 26 minutes ago, dpberr said: This doesn't make a lot of sense unless Roseman is legitimately getting the band back together in Philadelphia. I can't see McCoy being shipped anywhere but back to Philly and that's only happening if Philly and McCoy want that to happen. McCoy wont have a choice- he doesnt have a no trade clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Akbar Gbaj. tweeted “can I tell people yet, make us proud” @ Bell Maybe the packers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I would be pretty amazed if they signed Bell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cage Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Buffalo03 said: How sick would a 3 headed monster of Bell, Shady in his last year and Gore to carry the backfield. More than likely if we sign bell then we are trading or cutting Shady but imagine what having Shady and Bell would do if they had multiple formations of being on the field at the same time Could put all three of them out there and then have Josh Allen run QB draws and naked bootlegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VADC Bills Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Mark80 said: How anyone could be against getting one of the best RBs in the league with the best receiving skills is beyond me? We have the money. We have the need for real play makers. He is not a malcontent, he just wanted to protect his worth. Nothing wrong with that. I would be stoked to get him. Especially if we can get 1 or 2 more starting lineman through FA/draft. Don't think this will happen. I have seen Bell's linked to the Colts during the season which may not amount to much. Not impressed by the Gore signing especially on the first day of FA Beane still has to prove that can compete with other teams in making the big deal without over paying and creating new holes to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Gotta be Jets, Packers or Colts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technobot Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Will admit I was never a fan of this, even in theory, but it's intriguing. Talk about giving your young quarterback a playmaker... I doubt it will happen, but then again I never thought this FO would be interested in AB. It's really different this year hearing the Bills be "in" on so many big names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bill Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: No way. Draft someone young. Bell is too much of a 'me' player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, CommonCents said: Akbar Gbaj. tweeted “can I tell people yet, make us proud” @ Bell Maybe the packers? Akbar never played for the Packers. You're thinking of Kabeer. Akbar is an LA guy; played with the Raiders for a couple years, originally from LA, and went to school in San Diego. He had also hinted earlier that Bell will sign with the Ravens. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, VADC Bills said: Don't think this will happen. I have seen Bell's linked to the Colts during the season which may not amount to much. Not impressed by the Gore signing especially on the first day of FA Beane still has to prove that can compete with other teams in making the big deal without over paying and creating new holes to fill. There is absolutely no chance any GM of the Buffalo Bills can compete with other teams without overpaying. Until the culture turns and Buffalo is a perennial winning franchise, no one will want to come here without being overpaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhit34 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 They have the money to do whatever they want, but they could even do some other moves and minimize the cap impact of a $15 million Bell signing: 1. Release or trade McCoy, saves $6.4 million 2. Release Ivory, saves $2.2 million 3. Release Ducasse, saves $2 million 4. With signing of Long and Morse can release Bodine, saves $2.3 million That still leaves them with over $50 million in cap space. Think about that for a minute...add Morse, Kroft, depth CB in Johnson, Gore, Long and L. Bell, really only lose McCoy and still have over $50 million in cap space. That's pretty good. Get another OL and a WR for $25M, have $25-30 million in cap space and 10 draft picks. That would be okay. Bell I would give a 3 year deal, like the thought of guaranteed $ in first 2 years when there is plenty of cap space and the QB and other young talent is on rookie deals. 3rd year is essentially a team option at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) I was extremely against this before free agency, not only for the money side but the media sideshow that would follow him. Not his fault but it’s a 24/7 news story if sitting out ruined him, if he’s in shape etc etc. I never really liked the free agent receiver class, was hoping more would be cut or we could trade for one. Seeing where things are now I would be ok if they signed bell and front loaded the he** out of his contract. His receiving could be quite huge with an upgraded line and run game. Mix in foster and a rookie and now I’m actually hoping to sign cole Beasley for the slot. So I have changed my tune lol, go get him Beane!! At this point buffalo could use the media coverage 24/7 as long as it’s not Zay with windows again Edited March 12, 2019 by Rc2catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Le’Veon Bell signing in Buffalo would be amazing and adds a major weapon for Allen. Now that hat said that statement is all I am going to say reference Bell until it happens which the likelihood of happened is Slim to None and Slim is at the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, CommonCents said: Akbar Gbaj. tweeted “can I tell people yet, make us proud” @ Bell Maybe the packers? That guy posted a tweet the other day that alluded to the Ravens. So maybe it's them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Josh Allen already makes the Bills very hard to defend against the run, Bell would magnify it even more putting two elite athletes in the Bills backfield. The opposition is forced to think run 1st, unleashing Buffalo's biggest weapon, J A's cannon of an arm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, CommonCents said: Akbar Gbaj. tweeted “can I tell people yet, make us proud” @ Bell Maybe the packers? If AGB is still chirping, then that probably means Baltimore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEraBills Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: Gotta be Jets, Packers or Colts. I think he'll sign with Baltimore. It's probably the reason they let all of those defenders walk, to make sure they have the money to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coach Tuesday Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, NewEraBills said: I think he'll sign with Baltimore. It's probably the reason they let all of those defenders walk, to make sure they have the money to sign him. Might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Meh, he’s a little young for Beane. Robbing the cradle. If this happens - Shady to slot wr? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 So, the Packers used up a ton of cap space and the Colts are out on Bell. Jets, Ravens, Texans and Bills?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Reed83HOF said: If this happens - Shady to slot wr? I actually think that if the Bills are interested in Bell, it’s linked to his abilities in the passing game. He’s as good of a receiver as he is running the ball. Whole reason the price tag is so high. Edited March 12, 2019 by YoloinOhio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said: If this happens - Shady to slot wr? I'm wondering the same thing. It would create a ton of options. Imagine them in the lineup together...hmm. It splits up the carries as well. Edited March 12, 2019 by N.Y. Orangeman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, N.Y. Orangeman said: So, the Packers used up a ton of cap space and the Colts are out on Bell. Jets, Ravens, Texans and Bills?? Realistically I think it's likely just Jets and Ravens and if Baltimore gets close on the money, it's Baltimore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, N.Y. Orangeman said: So, the Packers used up a ton of cap space and the Colts are out on Bell. Jets, Ravens, Texans and Bills?? Cash and need are starting to dry up a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, DCOrange said: Akbar never played for the Packers. You're thinking of Kabeer. Akbar is an LA guy; played with the Raiders for a couple years, originally from LA, and went to school in San Diego. He had also hinted earlier that Bell will sign with the Ravens. Before moving on to captain a ship for the Alliance in their battle against the Galactic Empire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, YoloinOhio said: I actually think that if the Bills are interested in Bell, it’s linked to his abilities in the passing game. He’s as good of a receiver as he is running the ball. Whole reason the price tag is so high. Just now, N.Y. Orangeman said: I'm wondering the same thing. It would create a ton of options. Imagine them in the lineup together...hmm. Question becomes is Shady ok with that seeing he is pushing for the HOF? However, this could be really fun and create a lot of options and buy us another season in shoring up the WRs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 The Bills should use their ability to provide leverage. Jack up Bell’s price for those involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 PFT Says colts are out. Peter King says he would be stunned if Ravens are highest bidder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, N.Y. Orangeman said: So, the Packers used up a ton of cap space and the Colts are out on Bell. Jets, Ravens, Texans and Bills?? Im starting to think the Ravens. They let a lot of platters go and sign somewhere else. The released their RB a few weeks ago and they have money to sign him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 He is also a singer with the stage name "Juice". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, eball said: Before moving on to captain a ship for the Alliance in their battle against the Galactic Empire. I knew It was a Trap....... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, wppete said: wow! just wow! Sign some FN WR and OL! Catches balls like a receiver which is why this makes sense Unlikely... but makes sense Edited March 12, 2019 by BillsShredder83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, eball said: Before moving on to captain a ship for the Alliance in their battle against the Galactic Empire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I get the reticence to invest too heavily in the RB position. That being said, with Allen on a rookie contract and the most cap space in the league for 2020, this seems like a relatively easy fit without much (if any) sacrifice in the short term. Put me in the "yes" category. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, wppete said: Im starting to think the Ravens. They let a lot of platters go and sign somewhere else. The released their RB a few weeks ago and they have money to sign him. Peter_king: As @JosinaAnderson reports, several suitors for Bell. Re @Ravens, I’d be stunned if they were highest bidder. bell will go to the highest bidder even if it is an “undesirable” destination 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 This seems weird, but this may be Beane looking around, with a handful of cash and game breaking player that either people don't want, or people can't afford. Due diligence likely, but I think it is realistic that Beane is in on this. He's holding a bag of money. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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