Logic Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I realize that not all of the Bills' signings have been marquee guys. Nevertheless, we're on day two of the tampering period and they've already signed quite a few helpful players. And none of them are super overpaid, either (at least not more than the usual free agency slight over-valuation). There aren't any deals in there that make your jaw drop. So enough with the "Wah, no one wants to come to Buffalo!" narrative. As always, money talks and B.S. walks. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, Logic said: I realize that not all of the Bills' signings have been marquee guys. Nevertheless, we're on day two of the tampering period and they've already signed quite a few helpful players. And none of them are super overpaid, either (at least not more than the usual free agency slight over-valuation). There aren't any deals in there that make your jaw drop. So enough with the "Wah, no one wants to come to Buffalo!" narrative. As always, money talks and B.S. walks. only a few bring it up....players only have so many options....Buffalo is one of them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Logic said: I realize that not all of the Bills' signings have been marquee guys. Nevertheless, we're on day two of the tampering period and they've already signed quite a few helpful players. And none of them are super overpaid, either (at least not more than the usual free agency slight over-valuation). There aren't any deals in there that make your jaw drop. So enough with the "Wah, no one wants to come to Buffalo!" narrative. As always, money talks and B.S. walks. We signed mid level FAs but a super star WR spit in our face. Â So no. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, BringBackOrton said: We signed mid level FAs but a super star WR spit in our face. Â So no. The most recent reporting suggests that it was Beane that walked away due to contract demands, but ok. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, BringBackOrton said: We signed mid level FAs but a super star WR spit in our face. Â So no. That was not the question...the question was whether we can sign free agents which we obviously can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haze_21 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Quote [Klemko] NFL players’ Top 5 free agency destinations, according to their agents: 1. Dallas 2. Seattle 3. Miami 4. L.A. Rams 5. Atlanta Bottom 5: 1. Buffalo 2. Oakland* 3. Cincinnati 4. Detroit 5. Cleveland *Vegas move will change things, respondents said. We can but we have to overpay a bit. City and franchise history matter but cash talks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I have to say it’s nice that they are all offensive players.  Beane is true to his word and our BPA flexibility in the draft keeps getting better 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Logic said: The most recent reporting suggests that it was Beane that walked away due to contract demands, but ok. Suuuuure. 1 minute ago, John from Riverside said: That was not the question...the question was whether we can sign free agents which we obviously can. The question was "can we put the narrative to rest." Â I said no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Bills have always been able to sign players, when they're the highest bidder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 In the same grave as the Carolina connection please. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 The signing of Cole Beasley does not "put the narrative to bed" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Your Brown Eye said: The signing of Cole Beasley does not "put the narrative to bed"  How about the signing of:  Mitch Morse John brown Cole beasley   1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazeduck Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 While I think that narrative is a bit overblown, I also think its fair to look at the franchise's history with marquee FAs and recognize that they're really only ever landed one. Â Today and yesterday have been exciting, but I don't see any of these guys -- perhaps with the exception of Morse (who still has injury questions) as any different from past years. I think the easy way to look at it is -- what would the LA Rams, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, etc. have offered guys like Brown or Beasley -- I think the clear answer is less. So while this season has perhaps been moving the needle in the right direction, I don't think that narrative is completely false, either. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Wow we really have some salty members over this AB crap. Too much haterade being drank cheer up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 and ruin all the fun of complaining the experts are idiots?   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Your Brown Eye said: The signing of Cole Beasley does not "put the narrative to bed" Â I don't know. He left Dallas to come here. Dallas is supposed to be all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, glazeduck said: While I think that narrative is a bit overblown, I also think its fair to look at the franchise's history with marquee FAs and recognize that they're really only ever landed one. Â Today and yesterday have been exciting, but I don't see any of these guys -- perhaps with the exception of Morse (who still has injury questions) as any different from past years. I think the easy way to look at it is -- what would the LA Rams, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, etc. have offered guys like Brown or Beasley -- I think the clear answer is less. So while this season has perhaps been moving the needle in the right direction, I don't think that narrative is completely false, either. Â Â They've landed more than 1. Mario Williams type UFAs are also rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:  How about the signing of:  Mitch Morse John brown Cole beasley   I can barely walk outside without seeing a guy wearing a "Mitch Morse" jersey at the supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Your Brown Eye said: The signing of Cole Beasley does not "put the narrative to bed" Isn't it fun to be willfully obtuse?! Â Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Your Brown Eye said: The signing of Cole Beasley does not "put the narrative to bed" LOL  someone was VERY fast with Wikki   Cole Dickson Beasley is an American football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Southern Methodist University.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, BringBackOrton said: I can barely walk outside without seeing a guy wearing a "Mitch Morse" jersey at the supermarket. You're right. Only players whose names are on jersey are necessary to build a good team. What a silly comment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: Â I don't know. He left Dallas to come here. Dallas is supposed to be all that. Those Super Bowls were 20 years ago bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liverpoolkev Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 The problem you are confusing yourself with is we can't sign top end talent …… Mainly because most top end talent prefer to live in a more diverse city , a legitimate QB , Sorry bills fans The NFL don't see Josh as nothing more than a blake bortles , . the cole beastys , john browns of the world is a waste of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, liverpoolkev said: The problem you are confusing yourself with is we can't sign top end talent …… Mainly because most top end talent prefer to live in a more diverse city , a legitimate QB , Sorry bills fans The NFL don't see Josh as nothing more than a blake bortles , . the cole beastys , john browns of the world is a waste of money ^this guy  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, Logic said: You're right. Only players whose names are on jersey are necessary to build a good team. What a silly comment. We aren't talking about "necessary to build a good team." A good long snapper is "necessary." That doesn't make it a marquee signing.  Try to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Logic said: I realize that not all of the Bills' signings have been marquee guys.   That's ? The ? Whole ? Point ?  I don't really care that Buffalo isn't a premier destination because you almost always overpay for "marquee" players, but you either don't understand the argument or deliberately undermined your point in the first sentence. Did anyone really suggest that the team literally couldn't sign free agents?  If you really can't understand this, look into how everyone, including Antonio Brown, reacted to the possibility that he would become a Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, BringBackOrton said: We signed mid level FAs but a super star WR spit in our face.  So no.  So, who exactly said that AB spit in our face? Seems to me that all the people involved say the Bills walked away. The only ones saying otherwise are pundits who are making assumptions, not stating facts. And guess what, these guy depend on clicks and hot takes to remain relevant. Saying AB refused is a much more attractive story line for them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 To answer the question, no. Anddthe reason is there are some folks in this board who want to see the Bills fail. Â And we all know it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, fridge said:   That's ? The ? Whole ? Point ?  I don't really care that Buffalo isn't a premier destination because you almost always overpay for "marquee" players, but you either don't understand the argument or deliberately undermined your point in the first sentence. Did anyone really suggest that the team literally couldn't sign free agents?  If you really can't understand this, look into how everyone, including Antonio Brown, reacted to the possibility that he would become a Bill. Nice clap emojis, I guess? By the way, who says the Bills even WENT AFTER the marquee guys? They've been saying all along that they were going to spend judiciously in free agency. Nothing about Beane's history or comments suggested he was going to go after the biggest fish in the pond. Am I just supposed to assume that because he didn't sign Le'Veon Bell or Landon Collins, that it means he tried to and they both said no? Talk about assumptions fueled by Napoleon complex. Sheesh. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, Virgil said: I have to say it’s nice that they are all offensive players.  Beane is true to his word and our BPA flexibility in the draft keeps getting better Which is huge. Hughes is coming due next year, Shaq is up, Murphy is ? BPA and flexibility is what is needed. Good roster building right now imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, oldmanfan said: To answer the question, no. Anddthe reason is there are some folks in this board who want to see the Bills fail. Â And we all know it. Â Exactly. There are people here who'd rather be miserable than see the Bills succeed. Â Â 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 18 minutes ago, Logic said: I realize that not all of the Bills' signings have been marquee guys. Nevertheless, we're on day two of the tampering period and they've already signed quite a few helpful players. And none of them are super overpaid, either (at least not more than the usual free agency slight over-valuation). There aren't any deals in there that make your jaw drop. So enough with the "Wah, no one wants to come to Buffalo!" narrative. As always, money talks and B.S. walks. I'm guessing the showed these players highlights of Josh Allens last few games this past season. That would be an incentive to play here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just give me a Stud RT in FA and this is a huge success for me. Â Great job Beane! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 What I can't understand is how all these guys connect to Carolina. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, Virgil said: I have to say it’s nice that they are all offensive players.  Beane is true to his word and our BPA flexibility in the draft keeps getting better well except for K Johnson  But yes, it is nice to see Beane addressing our massive holes somewhat in this round of FA.  Now draft well next month, and we’re cooking with gas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Warcodered said: What I can't understand is how all these guys connect to Carolina.  Winning  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Overpaying is a great way to recruit.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFlutie Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, Logic said: Nice clap emojis, I guess? By the way, who says the Bills even WENT AFTER the marquee guys? They've been saying all along that they were going to spend judiciously in free agency. Nothing about Beane's history or comments suggested he was going to go after the biggest fish in the pond. Am I just supposed to assume that because he didn't sign Le'Veon Bell or Landon Collins, that it means he tried to and they both said no? Talk about assumptions fueled by Napoleon complex. Sheesh.  They did go after a marquee guy. His name is Mitch Morse. They needed a C. They went after the best one. They landed him Day One. They also threw their hat in the ring to TRADE for a WR- another position of need, and pulled out when they decided he was way too expensive and a nut job. I guess I don't really get the whole narrative. Obviously no one really wants to live in Buffalo, but we sign guys- marquee or otherwise- all the time. I think the argument SHOULD be sort of the converse: the Bills can't sign the free agents that they truly want. The Bills have repeatedly proven that they can sign free agents that they want. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Get Daryl Williams and I'll crawl into my hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 minute ago, FeelingOnYouboty said: Get Daryl Williams and I'll crawl into my hole Sign Williams AND Ansah/dump Murphy and I'll join you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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