Bleeding Bills Blue Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Any interest in taking on the last 2 years of DJ's contract in a Brock Osweiler type of play? Not sure what it would take but maybe like DJ and a pickswap in the 2nd or 3rd or something. Would be an overpay, and a highly paid RB in general, but they get to clear all his base salary off the books, and RB2 is taken care of. Contract remaining would be basically 1 year 11 million, or 2 years 20 million (only guaranteed 2 mil for injury in 2021). Lot for a running back... but he's also a better more versatile back than gore. I'd only do it if the trade was also upgrading my draft selection this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 draft a newbie with fresh legs at half the cost 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, dneveu said: Any interest in taking on the last 2 years of DJ's contract in a Brock Osweiler type of play? Not sure what it would take but maybe like DJ and a pickswap in the 2nd or 3rd or something. Would be an overpay, and a highly paid RB in general, but they get to clear all his base salary off the books, and RB2 is taken care of. Contract remaining would be basically 1 year 11 million, or 2 years 20 million (only guaranteed 2 mil for injury in 2021). Lot for a running back... but he's also a better more versatile back than gore. I'd only do it if the trade was also upgrading my draft selection this year. I don't see us going for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 HARD pass 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'm always for second chances and a change of scenery scenarios, but it's a hard pass for me dawg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigdaddyinOrlando Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 As frequently as RBs wear out, I’d rather draft a young buck to pair with Motor and then change out yearly if needed. Just the way of the NFL nowadays unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Depends on what they’d give us to take the cap hit for them. I think he’d be a decent compliment to Motor, but I he’s not worth the money unless it includes a 2nd or 3rd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 We're not the type of team that needs to take risks hoping for a bounce back player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasBillsFan1 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 No thanks, past his prime. Was a big deal 4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 58 minutes ago, stuvian said: draft a newbie with fresh legs at half the cost And there's the winning answer. No to a high priced FA. No to drafting a RB in the 1st or 2nd round. Plenty of good rbs to be had in round 3-4 to compliment Devin. Use the first 2 picks on WRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Not another one of these! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I’d love to land Johnson. I think he’s a great compliment to singletary. I just wouldn’t want any part of that salary. If they cut him, I hope we try and sign him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I hope he gets cut, then we can pick him up on the cheap. Too many injuries and too big a contract to pick up at the present rate. It would have to include some picks and/or other players to take on that bloated contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEN-CAL17 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Watch.... a team will give up a 5th or 7th or whatever, and Johnson will have a solid season under the right system. Then fans will say we should have made a deal. I for one think the Bills should still get a veteran backup, someone who can be counted on, take the reigns if needed and still mentor Motor.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 5 years ago under the same cap situation, sure. But we are not the destination we once were (in a good way) Taking on a bad salary in order to move up doesn’t make sense right now. Unless that pick is a really high one or the include Chandler Jones ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemfield2622 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I don't see why the Cards would cut him. It would cost them 2 million MORE to cut him than keep him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 If the scenario plays out that we get Johnson and upgrade our draft picks at the same time sure why not. It would be a short term investment using money that may not be spent elsewhere anyways. This assumes he's healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 The good news is that Daboll sat Singletary for the 2nd half of the playoff game, he will be fully rested for the start of the season. No need for DJ. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 David Johnson and a draft pick.... I would have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 2 hours ago, whatdrought said: Depends on what they’d give us to take the cap hit for them. I think he’d be a decent compliment to Motor, but I he’s not worth the money unless it includes a 2nd or 3rd. I would say the second for sure- and then only if his physical looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinxedBill Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 No way. Way too many players available either via free agency or draft that provide more than he does. And way way way cheaper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 If you can get a 3rd round pick i'de do it in a second. 2 years fits our time frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I was going to say that Gregg Rosenthal (note the two G’s) of NFL.com had him on a list of possible cuts, but now he’s updated with a note from the Cardinals GM that “cutting him is not an option”. Apparently it’s one of those contracts where cutting him creates a bigger cap hit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I loved Johnson a few years ago. A long story, but my middle son loves the Bills and Bucs, but he fell in love with the Cardinals when he was 7 when they went to the SB here in Tampa. My point is I’ve seen so many of his games and he was great, but not anymore. He’s hurt too often, getting older, does not have the explosion he once had is a bad mistake. If they was five years ago then yes, but not now. Im still on the AJ Dillon kick from BC. He will be perfect for us at the right pick. Motor stays healthy, Dillon pounds the tough yards, and someone on that thread mentioned we could probably drop DiMarco, as he could serve as a FB in some packages and RB in others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) Na .... he is on the downhill side of his career Edited February 15, 2020 by CSBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 14 hours ago, dneveu said: Any interest in taking on the last 2 years of DJ's contract in a Brock Osweiler type of play? Not sure what it would take but maybe like DJ and a pickswap in the 2nd or 3rd or something. Would be an overpay, and a highly paid RB in general, but they get to clear all his base salary off the books, and RB2 is taken care of. Contract remaining would be basically 1 year 11 million, or 2 years 20 million (only guaranteed 2 mil for injury in 2021). Lot for a running back... but he's also a better more versatile back than gore. I'd only do it if the trade was also upgrading my draft selection this year. I would take David Johnson’s Salary and a 3rd round pick for one of our 6th’s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 19 hours ago, stuvian said: draft a newbie with fresh legs at half the cost do both? If we have the cap space and get good David Johnson, we would have a 3 headed monster at RB conceivably. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I wouldn't trade for him. A lot of these available guys are done. Inconvenient truth perhaps. Johnson, Olsen, Norman can give you a couple good games in the first month of the season, but that's going to be about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 There is no reason to invest any major resources or assets into acquiring RBs in this league. They shouldnt be picked before the 3rd round, they shouldnt be traded for, and they shouldnt be given high-priced contracts. It is an important position, but you can find guys who can tote the rock just fine even in UDFAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScorpionZero Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I'd only do it if we could swap 1st's, and grab lamb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Saw this today and it confused me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 David Johnson would be another guy that would fit in the category of being on the verge of washed up but would be a great depth add to a young and up coming team The bills are in a unique situation where they have a ton a cap space and can really load up on aging vets as depth players to make a run 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 19 hours ago, Cheektowaga Chad said: David Johnson would be another guy that would fit in the category of being on the verge of washed up but would be a great depth add to a young and up coming team The bills are in a unique situation where they have a ton a cap space and can really load up on aging vets as depth players to make a run Just because there is cap space it does not need to be used. If it was use it or lose it, then I might agree. Since it can be rolled into the future, there are better used than an aging RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 If someone here brings up the name Brock Osweiler, the thread is dead to me. I don't care if it's about him or not. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBills1998 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Draft someone, We have Singletary, unless somehow or some way we can get our hands on Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 It would have to come with a day 2 pick from the Cardinals as a salary dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 8:04 AM, MAJBobby said: I would take David Johnson’s Salary and a 3rd round pick for one of our 6th’s Yeah, this is the kind of deal the OP was talking about. It isn’t a bad idea at all, but the Cards are fine with cap space (unlike Houston at the time of the BO deal) so they aren't in a bind. Also we’d have to wait until 2021 for the 3rd. Cleveland had to wait a season for their 2nd when they got BO and a 6th for a 4th. Prior to that, the league vetoed a trade where the Browns got a better pick and BO for a lower pick all in the same year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Just Joshin' said: Just because there is cap space it does not need to be used. If it was use it or lose it, then I might agree. Since it can be rolled into the future, there are better used than an aging RB. Right now today it is use it or lose it. That is until a new cba is signed that includes roll over We will need another rb so some of that cap will go towards that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Well, the article came out this morning and made the case to trade for him, but the author was flawed in his rationale. Many people have speculated on different people to use in free agency, and all were interesting, except this one. I stand behind my previous comments. Why would anyone want to spend an exorbitant amt. of $ on a 31 yr. old, often injured RB, past his prime, and very expensive. Too bad as he was a very dynamic RB a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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