TigerJ Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 He's got a couple of vacant roster spots. Is there a veteran free agent really worth bringing on board at this point, or does he look for somebody else to fill a spot? Is there anything out there at this point that isn't garbage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 There will be cap casualties and camp cuts. We'll see if anyone shakes free that could help our roster. On the bright side we can bid big if a player who is worth it shakes free, or jump on a trade if a player and team are far apart. Lots of options at this point. 9 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Clowny? But will cost $$$ and draft picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I don’t think they need to force anything. If someone comes available great if not go with what they have. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Suh? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Callahan Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 There will be cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cage Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I'm not sure how a 1 year deal would have worked w/ Ansah? Was he going to be a full time starter opposite Hughes? He would be part of a rotation and at the end of the season, there would be a distribution of sacks across several players, plus DTs. I'm not sure any of them will get more than 10 sacks, though its possible the D as a whole will be quite successful getting to QBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 36 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: There will be cap casualties and camp cuts. We'll see if anyone shakes free that could help our roster. On the bright side we can bid big if a player who is worth it shakes free, or jump on a trade if a player and team are far apart. Lots of options at this point. Yes there are a few stud players at positions where the Bills have need who are not contractually satisfied at the moment so things could happen. Julio Jones and Jadeveon Clowney are the ones most discussed but there could be more. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, ALLEN1QB said: Suh? Doesn’t make a ton of sense, he’s only going to take snaps away from our younger guys the Phillips’ and Oliver. Not to mention he only shows up 3-4 games a year 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsam4031 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I say take a shot at Shane Ray. He's had some wrist surgeries but if he is recovered could be a steal on a low risk low dollar contract 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornette's Commentary Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Bring Mario back. Figured someone would mention his name, so I thought I'd get a head start. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 i think we stand pat and kick shaq inside with oliver on passing downs. play murphy / lorax / love and the rookie d. johnson to rush the passer. we will be fine. we need to blitz more. seems like every single time we did last year, we got a sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: There will be cap casualties and camp cuts. We'll see if anyone shakes free that could help our roster. On the bright side we can bid big if a player who is worth it shakes free, or jump on a trade if a player and team are far apart. Lots of options at this point. This, good post 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 What’s the story on Crabtree? Injuries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Get fired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Unless there is a surprise cut or trade, I don't see us adding anyone else that will get significant DE reps. It's pretty clear Beane wanted to add another pass rusher to the mix this offseason. But there just weren't a lot of good free agent options on the market (almost every top DE was franchised), and we didn't have enough early draft resources to address everything. Considering we went into March with needs at four different OL positions, WR, TE, RB, DE, DT and CB... I think we can still consider the offseason a resounding success. In my opinion, our defense was Top 5 after the bye. The only player we lost was Kyle Williams (who wasn't quite the same player anyway), and he was replaced with Ed Oliver. We added more depth at Cornerback, which should make our secondary even more consistent. It would have been nice to add a fierce edge rusher, but I think we'll be OK with the same rotation from last year. At the least, our defense should be the same as in 2018. The key to adding wins to our 6-10 record is the improvement of Josh Allen and the offense. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/available/ Here is a list of unsigned FAs. It is very uninspiring after the first 4 names - and they don’t seem like fits for the Bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 If he's sold on Clowney, he could make the big move, as he's shown he isn't afraid to attempt them ... otherwise, you see if anything shakes loose during camp cuts. If not, you dance with who brung ya, and make edge rusher a TOP priority in next years FA/draft. This team isn't a real contender yet anyway, but in a year, if everything shakes out, they could be in the mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, TigerJ said: He's got a couple of vacant roster spots. Is there a veteran free agent really worth bringing on board at this point, or does he look for somebody else to fill a spot? Is there anything out there at this point that isn't garbage? fold up shop. It's over. Ziggy was the only piece that could make us a championship team. oh well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, BarleyNY said: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/available/ Here is a list of unsigned FAs. It is very uninspiring after the first 4 names - and they don’t seem like fits for the Bills. a lot of decent/good players but all 30 or older. i'm really hoping trent murphy is the comeback player of the year. wyatt teller will be our spot secret weapon on the dline. (ie.) short yardage/goaline situations. you heard it here first. Edited May 9, 2019 by billsredneck1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Sign Jamal Charles so he can push Frank Gore for the starting job. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 maybe nothing. they have done quite a bit this off season/draft. maybe they're content with what they have going in to camp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustWinPlease Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I knew this wasn't going to happen...he used the Bills as leverage as usual, he was never going to come here. That's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, JustWinPlease said: I knew this wasn't going to happen...he used the Bills as leverage as usual, he was never going to come here. That's a shame. Not worth the risk IMO with his shoulder still banged up and it's been reported he will most likely miss at least the 1st month of the season. So I think they maybe found out more about the injury and decided to take a pass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Wsam4031 said: I say take a shot at Shane Ray. He's had some wrist surgeries but if he is recovered could be a steal on a low risk low dollar contract This is where I am at too. At the very least he gives you some serious speed off the edge in wide nine and nickel situations. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, billsredneck1 said: i think we stand pat and kick shaq inside with oliver on passing downs. play murphy / lorax / love and the rookie d. johnson to rush the passer. we will be fine. we need to blitz more. seems like every single time we did last year, we got a sack. I agree, Leslie & Sean must create more hurries and knockdowns. Just have to go Lorax and Jerry on the outside. I don't have alot of faith in Lawson or Murphy's production. Oliver, Star and a Phillips rotation will create a nice push of the pocket. Next year we might be drafting 2 DE's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 A lot of these guys have injury histories and other recurring problems. Does that include Dion Jordan as Well? Probably not worth a look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, Rocket94 said: A lot of these guys have injury histories and other recurring problems. Does that include Dion Jordan as Well? Probably not worth a look? If you are a free agent this time of year you have flaws. I would take a look at Shane Ray as a 4th DE. But I think Ben Watson becomes the primary target for Beane at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsam4031 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, MrEpsYtown said: This is where I am at too. At the very least he gives you some serious speed off the edge in wide nine and nickel situations. . maybe another Jerry Hughes type of situation also 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 It’s time for Murphy to stop getting hurt and step up. Same for Lawson. Make plays and make the missing Ziggy be an afterthought 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Jadeveon Clowney 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Id look at teams that just drafted DE's high for a possible trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Blame the press and single sources, of course. Then kinda go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 The next step in to lower the price for beer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, billsfan89 said: If you are a free agent this time of year you have flaws. I would take a look at Shane Ray as a 4th DE. But I think Ben Watson becomes the primary target for Beane at this stage. not at 38, besides he's in ne and will probably go to them. 4 hours ago, BarleyNY said: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/available/ Here is a list of unsigned FAs. It is very uninspiring after the first 4 names - and they don’t seem like fits for the Bills. thanks for changing my community score and not leaving me stuck on that number! uggh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Rc2catch said: Doesn’t make a ton of sense, he’s only going to take snaps away from our younger guys the Phillips’ and Oliver. Not to mention he only shows up 3-4 games a year That's a fair point, but those might be 3 or 4 important games.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 i'm glad we didn't get him. it's obvious he wanted to, not just be a rotational player and he got an incentive laden contract. good for him and glad we didn't pi$$ money away there. i am confident in who we have. we may as well let lorax enjoy a career year. i think we'll get double digits from hughes and murphy....probably7-8 from lorax. i'm hoping j. phillipps along with shaq , harry and oliver can pitch in for a dozen. maybe we get a couple from eddie, milano and tremaine. i also hope we blitz more. i like mike love and this rookie they drafted late (d. johnson) could turn into a pass rushing machine. i'm expecting 40+ sacks. i love what they did in the draft...except i would have probably done different in the 3rd rd. (jaylon ferguson), but i trust these guys. i haven't been this excited in years. i'm just now on the edge of my seat waiting to see what the starting 5 on the oline looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 We need a pro bowl calibre DE to compete effectively in the AFC East. Someone healthy and productive...not has beens and the chronically injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, billsfan89 said: If you are a free agent this time of year you have flaws. I would take a look at Shane Ray as a 4th DE. But I think Ben Watson becomes the primary target for Beane at this stage. I absolutely hope not. Guy is 38 about to be 39. A few QB's last that long but I would definitely steer clear of a TE at that age. See what the younger TE's have and if for some reason they don't pan out, you can most likely find a way to get another TE that's not ancient (in football years that is). Waste of a roster spot IMO. Think they will probably stick with what they have for now unless they make some kind of trade, or after some players start to get cut for the DE position. Edited May 9, 2019 by Patrick_Duffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) I’d say there’s three “types” of options. 1. The big Splash- Go after Clowney. I don’t think they’d use a 1st, but they’d do something around a 2nd + Lawson or something like that. *Chance of Happening* = 10% 2. Current UFA- go after one of the flawed guys available. Michael Johnson, Shane Ray, etc. *Chance of Happening* = 40% 3. Wait for Cuts- between June and August there will be some decent players cut. Whether for age, cap space, or not a fit with a new coaching staff, good players get cut almost every off-season. *Chance of Happening* = 50% Edited May 9, 2019 by Dkollidas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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