DrDawkinstein Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Just now, Bevis said: Ouch two 2nd's is waaaay too much. That's my max, would obviously prefer to give less but we're talking about trading for a Franchised player and I dont want to give up any 1sts. Looking where this team is, and assuming Josh keeps progressing, we can start making those types of moves to get the stars that will help push this team over the hump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 In a perfect world, Clowney would see what a custom fit he is for this Bills defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevis Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: That's my max, would obviously prefer to give less but we're talking about trading for a Franchised player and I dont want to give up any 1sts. Looking where this team is, and assuming Josh keeps progressing, we can start making those types of moves to get the stars that will help push this team over the hump. I just don't think Clowney has been what he was touted to be when drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bevis said: I just don't think Clowney has been what he was touted to be when drafted. He wasn't after his first 2 seasons, but since 2016, he's been absolutely dominant. From 2016-2018, only 2 defenders have more than 50 TFLs cumulative: Clowney (54) and Aaron Donald (59). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bevis said: I just don't think Clowney has been what he was touted to be when drafted. The first two years he was hurt a lot and the narrative was set. He has been downright elite since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevis Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: He wasn't after his first 2 seasons, but since 2016, he's been absolutely dominant. From 2016-2018, only 2 defenders have more than 50 TFLs cumulative: Clowney (54) and Aaron Donald (59). He sounds too expensive then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Bevis said: He sounds too expensive then I think he's going to want the same kind of money as Donald. Former #1 overall pick, hugely productive, versatile, still young; it's all there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, Bevis said: I just don't think Clowney has been what he was touted to be when drafted. No...but he is a much better player now. He has transformed himself in to a total play maker and disruptor. He has to be accounted for when he is on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: If Clowney wont go to Miami, he isnt coming to Buffalo. Total bummer... I'd be willing to trade 2 2nds if he would sign an extension. We are a much better team than Miami and a bit better than Houston in my opinion. Edited August 13, 2019 by formerlyofCtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevis Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Just now, formerlyofCtown said: We are a much better team than Miami or Houston in my opinion. It would be quite the thing for Beane to "miss out" on AB but land Clowney. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 hours ago, jletha said: https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein/status/1161240662110539781?s=20 Zierlien is a heavy hitter, this definitely lends some credibility to the conversation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 minute ago, whatdrought said: Zierlien is a heavy hitter, this definitely lends some credibility to the conversation... Agree, I’m paying attention now though I would be surprised if Bills are involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, whatdrought said: Zierlien is a heavy hitter, this definitely lends some credibility to the conversation... "Everything in their power to move him" Maybe Gaine will get his wish...but only here in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 If we do it...please dont overpay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: We are a much better team than Miami and a bit better than Houston in my opinion. I agree as well, but we are a little biased. And even if we are better, we arent over the hump to being a proven winner. For most players out there, picking between Houston, Miami, and Buffalo is like having to pick your hottest cousin. I'm guessing he knows that the team he goes to and the next long term deal he signs will probably be his last. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Just now, DrDawkinstein said: I agree as well, but we are a little biased. And even if we are better, we arent over the hump to being a proven winner. For most players out there, picking between Houston, Miami, and Buffalo is like having to pick your hottest cousin. I'm guessing he knows that the team he goes to and the next long term deal he signs will probably be his last. There are a lot of teams over the history of time that weren’t over the hump to being a proven winner that made bold moves and, indeed, became winners. There are tons of examples, but remember when the Bills gave up two firsts and a second for Biscuit in 1987? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustWinPlease Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I think people are underestimating Clowney's talent...put him on this defense and he could flourish. People also need to take into account that he's an OLB in Houston, and he would play his natural position of DE in Buffalo. As long as he doesn't cost our 1st round pick, I'd make that trade in a heartbeat...but I want our 1st round pick for a legit #1 WR. This team isn't in a bad cap situation at all, they could trade for Clowney, sign him, and still be able to keep all of their own. Give him the money ($16M) from UFAs like McCoy, Gore, Gaines, Waddle and Bodine, and we're fine. Their replacements are in-house already. Clowney will probably get between Flowers ($18M) and Hunter ($14M). He would help Hughes a lot too, like Mario did...and that Texans DE was certainly worth the money, until Rex ruined him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 23 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: We are a much better team than Miami and a bit better than Houston in my opinion. With respect to your opinion, how do possibly think we’re better than Houston? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 minute ago, njbuff said: There are a lot of teams over the history of time that weren’t over the hump to being a proven winner that made bold moves and, indeed, became winners. There are tons of examples, but remember when the Bills gave up two firsts and a second for Biscuit in 1987? A Clowney move would probably have similar impact on the Bills defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, njbuff said: There are a lot of teams over the history of time that weren’t over the hump to being a proven winner that made bold moves and, indeed, became winners. There are tons of examples, but remember when the Bills gave up two firsts and a second for Biscuit in 1987? I'm sure we want him, the question is if he's willing to come to Buffalo. It's not about the team making the move, it's about the player having the power to decide where he goes. Clowney has that power. Biscuit had no real say in the matter. Mario did, however. Ironically also coming out of Houston at the time. But not sure he would give Clowney our recommendation considering how that all played out for Mario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 So is there anything real to any of this stuff? Seems like the same Twitter nonsense from back in March with about 99.99% of the stuff being tweeted is from Twitidiots and nothing but unsubstantiated speculation. Cant find any credible source providing any relevant information on this right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: I'm sure we want him, the question is if he's willing to come to Buffalo. It's not about the team making the move, it's about the player having the power to decide where he goes. Clowney has that power. Biscuit had no real say in the matter. Mario did, however. Ironically also coming out of Houston at the time. But not sure he would give Clowney our recommendation considering how that all played out for Mario. I think the more concerning recommendation would be Stephon Gilmore. They are close and from same HS and hometown. But I don't necessarily think Gilmore would give a bad recommendation............he was pretty well treated in Buffalo...........and it's not like Clowney will just get to choose who pays him $20M. Most teams will not offer that it will just be a handful of needy ones. Thinking the LA teams and Dallas are out so the big towns without the scorn of the NY/Philly/Washington markets are out. Bears are set. Arizona and Denver already have their own $20M pass rushers. Colts are in same division as Houston. Bills seem like a decent fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Just now, BADOLBILZ said: I think the more concerning recommendation would be Stephon Gilmore. They are close and from same HS and hometown. But I don't necessarily think Gilmore would give a bad recommendation............he was pretty well treated in Buffalo...........and it's not like Clowney will just get to choose who pays him $20M. Most teams will not offer that it will just be a handful of needy ones. Thinking the LA teams and Dallas are out so the big towns without the scorn of the NY/Philly/Washington markets are out. Bears are set. Arizona and Denver already have their own $20M pass rushers. Colts are in same division as Houston. Bills seem like a decent fit. Probably also helps that Houston is not on the schedule this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: With respect to your opinion, how do possibly think we’re better than Houston? In my opinion who is better between Houston and buffalo is very much debatable. At face value I had the initial thought that you did to that comment. My assessment of the 2 teams: Better offense is Houston Better defense is Buffalo Better coaching is Buffalo Better chance of team imploding/quoting on the coaches Houston Both teams are similar, I mean last years game came down to a Peterman pick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: So is there anything real to any of this stuff? Seems like the same Twitter nonsense from back in March with about 99.99% of the stuff being tweeted is from Twitidiots and nothing but unsubstantiated speculation. Cant find any credible source providing any relevant information on this right now. My guess has been that the Texans are just putting him out there to see if anyone is willing to give up something decent but will otherwise hold him to his tag. He has a lot of say where he goes but at worst the Texans should have him for the second half of the season...........he's not sitting out the year like LeVeon Bell. Edited August 13, 2019 by BADOLBILZ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: So is there anything real to any of this stuff? Seems like the same Twitter nonsense from back in March with about 99.99% of the stuff being tweeted is from Twitidiots and nothing but unsubstantiated speculation. Cant find any credible source providing any relevant information on this right now. See first post of previous page (7). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: I think the more concerning recommendation would be Stephon Gilmore. They are close and from same HS and hometown. But I don't necessarily think Gilmore would give a bad recommendation............he was pretty well treated in Buffalo...........and it's not like Clowney will just get to choose who pays him $20M. Most teams will not offer that it will just be a handful of needy ones. Thinking the LA teams and Dallas are out so the big towns without the scorn of the NY/Philly/Washington markets are out. Bears are set. Arizona and Denver already have their own $20M pass rushers. Colts are in same division as Houston. Bills seem like a decent fit. Speaking of Gilmore's recs ... NE has over $16 million in cap space at the moment, and he'd be a good addition there ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: Speaking of Gilmore's recs ... NE has over $16 million in cap space at the moment, and he'd be a good addition there ... Im almost positive Clowney is holding out for a Pats offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: Speaking of Gilmore's recs ... NE has over $16 million in cap space at the moment, and he'd be a good addition there ... Yeah great fit but I just can't see them paying a DE $20M per season............at least not until Brady retires and they have to start catering to star talent like every other team. Now if he were coming off 5 marijuana suspensions and playing for league minimum BB would be all over that. Man likes his bargains. Just now, DrDawkinstein said: Im almost positive Clowney is holding out for a Pats offer. I can't see the Texans and O'Brien trading him to NE. They'd sooner let him walk after the season, IMO. No question the Texans think they have a SB team and that the Patriots are their biggest hurdle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Im almost positive Clowney is holding out for a Pats offer. Well they have the picks to do it. Also, isn’t the Pats GM basically a done deal to be the Texans GM in s few months? Too close for comfort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said: Well they have the picks to do it. Also, isn’t the Pats GM basically a done deal to be the Texans GM in s few months? Too close for comfort. They have picks, they have some cap, plus... it's the Pats. Somehow, Houston will take a 4th round offer from them, and Clowney will sign a long term deal for $15M/year for a chance to win 2 Super Bowls before he retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Just now, DrDawkinstein said: They have picks, they have some cap, plus... it's the Pats. Somehow, Houston will take a 4th round offer from them, and Clowney will sign a long term deal for $15M/year for a chance to win 2 Super Bowls before he retires. With Caserio’s ties to Bill O’Brien and the future of the Texans in his hands, I suspect there is a lot of discussion and numbers back and forth on paper napkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevis Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: They have picks, they have some cap, plus... it's the Pats. Somehow, Houston will take a 4th round offer from them, and Clowney will sign a long term deal for $15M/year for a chance to win 2 Super Bowls before he retires. Brady can't retire fast enough. He sold his house, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, Bevis said: Brady can't retire fast enough. He sold his house, so... 10 more years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: 10 more years. 50 is the new 40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
416BillsFan Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) The Texans really handicapped themselves by not picking up his 5th year option, as teams can't negotiate with him until the end of the year. This makes me believe he'd have to be traded to a contender similar to the Rams/Watkins trade in '17. Nevermind he's on the tag, thanks GB. Edited August 13, 2019 by 416BillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Cheektowaga Chad said: In my opinion who is better between Houston and buffalo is very much debatable. At face value I had the initial thought that you did to that comment. My assessment of the 2 teams: Better offense is Houston Better defense is Buffalo Better coaching is Buffalo Better chance of team imploding/quoting on the coaches Houston Both teams are similar, I mean last years game came down to a Peterman pick 6 Bills definitely have a better GM Edited August 13, 2019 by Over 29 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, JustWinPlease said: I think people are underestimating Clowney's talent...put him on this defense and he could flourish. People also need to take into account that he's an OLB in Houston, and he would play his natural position of DE in Buffalo. As long as he doesn't cost our 1st round pick, I'd make that trade in a heartbeat...but I want our 1st round pick for a legit #1 WR. This team isn't in a bad cap situation at all, they could trade for Clowney, sign him, and still be able to keep all of their own. Give him the money ($16M) from UFAs like McCoy, Gore, Gaines, Waddle and Bodine, and we're fine. Their replacements are in-house already. Clowney will probably get between Flowers ($18M) and Hunter ($14M). He would help Hughes a lot too, like Mario did...and that Texans DE was certainly worth the money, until Rex ruined him. Clowney is getting more than Flowers. He is a far superior player. Bandit is probably on the mark when he says Donald money. 8 minutes ago, 416BillsFan said: The Texans really handicapped themselves by not picking up his 5th year option, as teams can't negotiate with him until the end of the year. This makes me believe he'd have to be traded to a contender similar to the Rams/Watkins trade in '17. No his 5th year option was last year. They picked that up. Couldn't get a deal done then tagged him for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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YoloinOhio Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Looks like they are focused on getting a LT in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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