PIZ Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Agent 91 said: Those were his words. It was one of those things where you just stood there waiting for a punchline. I have been a fan of his since BYU as well. Him and Kyle Van Noy. If we sign him fine. I meet so many people who are not what they seem, their personal lives dont matter at all. It's all about what you do on the field. Perhaps the fan was being rude or pushy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I'm holding out hope for some sort of trade for a younger guy with some upside who doesn't have a spot....Solomon Thomas, Trey Hendrickson, Emmanuel Ogbah, Noah Spence, or sign a guy like Shaq Barrett, Shane Ray, Mario Edwards. I never liked Ansah as a prospect. I'd rather get a guy who is a little younger with some more upside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Anyone know the status of construction on the new weight room/wellness center addition Pegula was building? Obviously part of the point of that investment was to help sell FAs on signing with Buff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, BillnutinHouston said: Anyone know the status of construction on the new weight room/wellness center addition Pegula was building? Obviously part of the point of that investment was to help sell FAs on signing with Buff. I heard them talking about it on WGR this morning. It is currently under construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: I'm holding out hope for some sort of trade for a younger guy with some upside who doesn't have a spot....Solomon Thomas, Trey Hendrickson, Emmanuel Ogbah, Noah Spence, or sign a guy like Shaq Barrett, Shane Ray, Mario Edwards. I never liked Ansah as a prospect. I'd rather get a guy who is a little younger with some more upside. They don’t need to do that this offseason. There’s really nobody available I’d give up high picks for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: I'm holding out hope for some sort of trade for a younger guy with some upside who doesn't have a spot....Solomon Thomas, Trey Hendrickson, Emmanuel Ogbah, Noah Spence, or sign a guy like Shaq Barrett, Shane Ray, Mario Edwards. I never liked Ansah as a prospect. I'd rather get a guy who is a little younger with some more upside. I think Solomon Thomas is a guy to keep an eye on. Doesn't really fit the 49ers, probably could get him for a good value. He'd be a tackle for us, not an end, right? 3 tech? Probably will depend on if we go with Oliver or Wilkins at 9. If not, and we go say O-line, I could see us making a move for Thomas. I loved him coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 nothing from the beat guys on twitter yet about the visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, SWATeam said: I think Solomon Thomas is a guy to keep an eye on. Doesn't really fit the 49ers, probably could get him for a good value. He'd be a tackle for us, not an end, right? 3 tech? Probably will depend on if we go with Oliver or Wilkins at 9. If not, and we go say O-line, I could see us making a move for Thomas. I loved him coming out. I think he'd be a base defensive end and rush as a tackle when Lorax goes to end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeSomeProcess Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, PIZ said: Perhaps the fan was being rude or pushy? He’s genuinely a good guy, maybe was in a crappy mode. Literally happens to anyone and my guess, if true, the fan was being douchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, BillnutinHouston said: Anyone know the status of construction on the new weight room/wellness center addition Pegula was building? Obviously part of the point of that investment was to help sell FAs on signing with Buff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, BillnutinHouston said: Anyone know the status of construction on the new weight room/wellness center addition Pegula was building? Obviously part of the point of that investment was to help sell FAs on signing with Buff. 13 minutes ago, SWATeam said: I heard them talking about it on WGR this morning. It is currently under construction. I thought I read somewhere it is on schedule to be complete next month. Which would be the time these guys start coming in anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said: They don’t need to do that this offseason. There’s really nobody available I’d give up high picks for. I would not give up high picks, but I do think some of these guys could be available on the cheap. I'd offer a 5th to the Saints for Hendrickson and he's blocked there by Davenport and Jordan. They got him in the third and they only have 6 picks this year (a 2 and a 5, the rest are 6th and 7th rounders. Maybe Offer the 49ers our 3 in exchange for their fourth, essentially trading down 20 or so spots. I also like some of the free agents like Edwards, Barrett, Ray, better than Ansah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 minute ago, MrEpsYtown said: I would not give up high picks, but I do think some of these guys could be available on the cheap. I'd offer a 5th to the Saints for Hendrickson and he's blocked there by Davenport and Jordan. They got him in the third and they only have 6 picks this year (a 2 and a 5, the rest are 6th and 7th rounders. Maybe Offer the 49ers our 3 in exchange for their fourth, essentially trading down 20 or so spots. I also like some of the free agents like Edwards, Barrett, Ray, better than Ansah. Do those guys meet the injury quota? Our trainers like a challenge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Has anyone hard if the visit started yet? I’m not hard yet, but I’ll be chubby if he signs.. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuru4 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 F5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 34 minutes ago, freddyjj said: If he is signed, wonder if bills are considering a Stampede Rush (open to suggestions here) of all DEs on obvious passing downs. Ziggy / Shaq / Murphy / Jerry or Ziggy / Zo / Murphy / Jerry. Could cause protection issues for most OLs To me, you keep Hughes as the starter on the right side. Ansah becomes your new starter on the left. Murphy is the primary backup/rotation on both sides in pass rushing situations. Lawson is the primary backup/rotation on both sides in early down/running situations. He can also slide over to tackle on passing downs. On the inside, you keep a heavy rotation depending on situation. Same as last year. Lotulelei is the primary DT in rushing situations. You need to add a 3-Tech to replace Kyle (maybe someone in the draft like Ed Oliver?) JPhillips and HPhillips are your subs, with Lawson even sliding over on the occasion. Alexander is the SLB and jack-of-all-trades. He can drop into coverage, come off the edge or even blitz inside. I think their rotation last year was great. The only problem was Murphy being hurt all the time, and neither he or Lawson providing quite enough with the edge rush. One more DE puts us over the top, and protects us in the event Murphy continues battling injuries. We also need to find a capable replacement for Kyle or we take a step back on the inside rush. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: I’m not hard yet, but I’ll be chubby if he signs.. My over/under on the number of posts until this appeared was 10 (the actual was 17). I was getting a little worried that TBD's moral compass had shifted. Thank you for restoring my faith, Chandler... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 52 minutes ago, junior12thman92 said: Per one poster, he arrived in Buffalo and was a dick at the airport. If that's the case, then I presume by now he's at OBD. pics or it didn't happen ... lol 44 minutes ago, PIZ said: Perhaps the fan was being rude or pushy? someone mentioned the cap. BUFFALO BILLS CAP TOTALS Est. Cap Space (All): $37,309,877 Est. Cap Space (Top 51): $42,859,877 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 23 minutes ago, mjt328 said: To me, you keep Hughes as the starter on the right side. Ansah becomes your new starter on the left. Murphy is the primary backup/rotation on both sides in pass rushing situations. Lawson is the primary backup/rotation on both sides in early down/running situations. He can also slide over to tackle on passing downs. On the inside, you keep a heavy rotation depending on situation. Same as last year. Lotulelei is the primary DT in rushing situations. You need to add a 3-Tech to replace Kyle (maybe someone in the draft like Ed Oliver?) JPhillips and HPhillips are your subs, with Lawson even sliding over on the occasion. Alexander is the SLB and jack-of-all-trades. He can drop into coverage, come off the edge or even blitz inside. I think their rotation last year was great. The only problem was Murphy being hurt all the time, and neither he or Lawson providing quite enough with the edge rush. One more DE puts us over the top, and protects us in the event Murphy continues battling injuries. We also need to find a capable replacement for Kyle or we take a step back on the inside rush. I wouldn't be surprised to see Murphy cut or Lawson traded if Ansah is signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderingsquid Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 This would be amazing. If he's signed this would be the most amazing free agency period in a long time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, SWATeam said: I think Solomon Thomas is a guy to keep an eye on. Doesn't really fit the 49ers, probably could get him for a good value. He'd be a tackle for us, not an end, right? 3 tech? Probably will depend on if we go with Oliver or Wilkins at 9. If not, and we go say O-line, I could see us making a move for Thomas. I loved him coming out. I thought Michael Sam was the only player who came out.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 54 minutes ago, CNY315 said: Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) I'm not saying the airport story it true or false but I can share a personal anecdote. I've met dozens of Bills players over the years while travelling. The rudest I've ever met was Bruce Smith. It's also meaningless. These guys have up and down days like everyone. Edited March 14, 2019 by Mike in Syracuse 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Mike in Syracuse said: I'm not saying the airport story it true but I can share a personal anecdote. I've met dozens of Bills players over the years while travelling. The rudest I've ever met was Bruce Smith. It's also meaningless. These guys have up and down days like everyone. Exactly, the guys from all reports took a West coast flight across the country to visit today. I get Bills fans are one of the best things about joining the Bills outside of the paycheck, but not everyone wants to be bombarded with excited fans when they first get into town or off a flight. I know I am agitated after long plane or car rides so even so I cant blame the guy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Could the #Bills sign Ziggy Ansah as early as today? A report says he's in Orchard Park & BUF might try to get him to sign on the dotted line before he visits the #Saints: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Frez said: Could the #Bills sign Ziggy Ansah as early as today? A report says he's in Orchard Park & BUF might try to get him to sign on the dotted line before he visits the #Saints: If I'm Beane that's what I'd do. "Mr. Ansah, we really like you and we'd like you to sign today. If not we are going to call Mr. Clowney. Would you like some more blue cheese for those?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, Juice_32 said: If I'm Beane that's what I'd do. "Mr. Ansah, we really like you and we'd like you to sign today. If not we are going to call Mr. Clowney. Would you like some more blue cheese for those?" If he leaves the building he's signing with the Saints. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Yea, we have money and we have a top end defense for him to play on. We’re his first visit for a reason. If he signs, it will be done today. If he leaves, I think we’re going another route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 25 minutes ago, Mike in Syracuse said: I'm not saying the airport story it true or false but I can share a personal anecdote. I've met dozens of Bills players over the years while travelling. The rudest I've ever met was Bruce Smith. It's also meaningless. These guys have up and down days like everyone. Not everyone is a people person and I think sometimes fans forget that. For every player that will sign a million autographs and drop everything, there's another who just really doesn't like socializing and would prefer not to be bothered (just like the rest of us.) I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Per Chris Brown a few minutes ago, Ziggy is still visiting with the Bills but he has no word on whether Ansah will sign.He did confirm that he has not left so there appears to be mutual interest on both sides. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 The Saints have a few free agent visits scheduled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 So to recap on this kid Down year last year - hurt 12 sacks the year prior 2 years in the league so a young player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Just now, John from Riverside said: So to recap on this kid Down year last year - hurt 12 sacks the year prior 2 years in the league so a young player? Ansah has been around for 6 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: , Exactly, the guys from all reports took a West coast flight across the country to visit today. I get Bills fans are one of the best things about joining the Bills outside of the paycheck, but not everyone wants to be bombarded with excited fans when they first get into town or off a flight. I know I am agitated after long plane or car rides so even so I cant blame the guy. Flew commercial if fans have access. Wonder if if he expected a private flight, hence the annoyance? Also expect that he signs today, or is gone and gos elsewhere. Got the $$$ to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: So to recap on this kid Down year last year - hurt 12 sacks the year prior 2 years in the league so a young player? Ziggy Ansah is 29 years old. 2013 - 8 sacks. 2014 - 7.5 sacks. 2015 - 14.5 sacks. 2016 - 2 sacks. 2017 - 12 sacks. 2018 - 4 sacks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said: Ansah has been around for 6 years Jesus...where did I get 2 years from! Back to the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napmaster Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Saints opened up cap space. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022586/article/saints-restructure-brees-contract-to-open-cap-space Now they have some room to make him an offer. Not much, but some. Putting faith in the medical staff on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 There were questions regarding his age when he was drafted, hasnt had a healthy full season since 2015. He'll be 30 in May, production is there when healthy. http://www.nfl.com/player/ezekielansah/2539931/careerstats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I wouldn't expect him to sign until after he's met up with the Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Magox said: I wouldn't expect him to sign until after he's met up with the Saints. unless the shoulder checks out and Bills make a significant offer. Otherwise if its a prove it deal he'll try NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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