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[wvbillsfan]

7 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

I suspect the last piece added this week is a Rb.  I think it could be Gordan, Hyde, or Freeman.

Love to have Gordon. He’s a td machine. Good receiving back as well

[thebandit27]

7 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

I suspect the last piece added this week is a Rb.  I think it could be Gordan, Hyde, or Freeman.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see a trade for a RB 

[DJB]

 

[OldTimer1960]

2 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

I suspect the last piece added this week is a Rb.  I think it could be Gordan, Hyde, or Freeman.

I’m not anti-RB, but I think they can find a good RB compliment to Singletary in round 3-5.  I don’t have any great desire to sign any of the available FA RBs 

[nucci]

2 minutes ago, OldTimer1960 said:

I’m not anti-RB, but I think they can find a good RB compliment to Singletary in round 3-5.  I don’t have any great desire to sign any of the available FA RBs 

I kinda agree but I think Freeman would come at a decent price and he'd be a good backup...tough short yardage runner too

[Mat68]

4 minutes ago, OldTimer1960 said:

I’m not anti-RB, but I think they can find a good RB compliment to Singletary in round 3-5.  I don’t have any great desire to sign any of the available FA RBs 

I agree.  Beane has shown that he fills every hole in FA and enters the draft full BPA. I dont think they go to the draft with Singeltary Yeldon and Perry as the backs onnthe roster.

Edited March 17, 2020 by Mat68

[ColoradoBills]

1 hour ago, MAJBobby said:

Poyer extended 

 

 

 

Rachel Bush can start spending that money!

 

[JetsFan20]

6 minutes ago, DJB said:

 

Loving this off-season so far 

 

Hopefully the Jets cut Winters and sign someone younger & healthier. Either way they need to add two more OL in the draft to mix in with Edoga (last years 3rd round pick) and the veterans. 

[DJB]

 

[Logic]

2 minutes ago, JetsFan20 said:

Loving this off-season so far 

 

Hopefully the Jets cut Winters and sign someone younger & healthier. Either way they need to add two more OL in the draft to mix in with Edoga (last years 3rd round pick) and the veterans. 

LOVING it? Really?

It's good that they're adding o-line pieces, but I'm not sure how GOOD the o-line pieces they're adding are. And don't they need some more offensive weaponry?

If I was a Jets fan,  I would be somewhere between mildly encouraged and downright annoyed. Look at what the Bills and Browns have put around Allen and Mayfield, respectively, and then look at what the Jets have put around Darnold. They need to get that boy some HELP!

[DJB]

7 minutes ago, JetsFan20 said:

Loving this off-season so far 

 

Hopefully the Jets cut Winters and sign someone younger & healthier. Either way they need to add two more OL in the draft to mix in with Edoga (last years 3rd round pick) and the veterans. 

 

Your only option to me in the first round is tackle or WR. Anything other than that doesn't help Darnold. 

 

I'd go tackle round 1 and WR round 2. 

Edited March 17, 2020 by DJB

[Sherlock Holmes]

14 minutes ago, thebandit27 said:

I wouldn’t be surprised to see a trade for a RB 

McCaffrey!

[DJB]

4 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said:

McCaffrey!

 

Would you do Singletary and next years first? 

 

 

[JetsFan20]

2 minutes ago, Logic said:

LOVING it? Really?

It's good that they're adding o-line pieces, but I'm not sure how GOOD the o-line pieces they're adding are. And don't they need some more offensive weaponry?

If I was a Jets fan,  I would be somewhere between mildly encouraged and downright annoyed. Look at what the Bills and Browns have put around Allen and Mayfield, respectively, and then look at what the Jets have put around Darnold. They need to get that boy some HELP!

These are not “splash” signings but I’d rather address a need with 3-4 guys than one guy if that makes sense.

 

Douglas is going for solid depth guys at a position of need rather than the “splash” moves that rarely workout. 

[Sherlock Holmes]

20 minutes ago, DJB said:

 

Would you do Singletary and next years first? 

 

 

Would love to partner him with Singletary in a 2RB set ideally, but absolutely in a heartbeat... 

[whatdrought]

22 minutes ago, JetsFan20 said:

These are not “splash” signings but I’d rather address a need with 3-4 guys than one guy if that makes sense.

 

Douglas is going for solid depth guys at a position of need rather than the “splash” moves that rarely workout. 

 

Yeah, it makes sense cause that's what we did last year while you guys were splish splashin around.

 

As for what you're doing this year, it's not a bad to sign many, but the many that you are signing are not world beaters and from reports (for what they're worth) you are missing out on your first choices. You'll likely have a shot at a solid LT in the draft though, which will help. 

[BillsCelticsAngelsBama]

IMO the amount of A+, A, A- players on this roster are (13): 1-RB, 2-WR, 2-OL, 3-DL, 2-LB, 3-DB. Another 10 or so promising players and the rest are either average or below average, or as we say on this site, "Great depth guy". Is this enough to win a championship. Not sure. Playoffs, sure but we sure have plenty of "depth" guys Are we going to keep signing journeymen or real players ? All this cap space and signing great locker room guys. SMH

[billsfan89]

If I had to predict some of the remaining moves the Bills make. 

 

1- They will sign a DT. 

2- They will sign a vet RB as is tradition. 

3- They will not have a signing that is over 5 million aav. 

4- They will sign an offensive linemen for depth purposes. 

5- No starting caliber RT will be brought in, they are good with Ford/Ty. 

6- They will not sign a pass catcher. 

7- Trent Murphy will not be cut. 

[Dont Stop Billeiving]

Happy to see Poyer extended on what looks like a win-win deal. Reasonable money and years.

 

I liked the idea of Reader a lot, but that contract Cincy just gave him is insane. 

 

Happy with our approach to free agency so far. My remaining calls would be to Chris Harris Jr., Des Trufant, Matt Breida/Tevin Coleman, Joe Haeg, Rashad Higgins, Dante Fowler, and a name I've not seen mentioned on this board yet...the other Harris on the Broncos, Shelby Harris. Think he's an interesting younger player and brings a different skill set than what we currently have at DE. Could be had for a potential bargain.

[GG]

It's almost 8PM.  That's when Beane walks over the graveyard of splashy signings and finds the gem that's buried under the carcasses.

[Mat68]

I would like to see them add Melvin gordan.  

[ColoradoBills]

4 minutes ago, GG said:

It's almost 8PM.  That's when Beane walks over the graveyard of splashy signings and finds the gem that's buried under the carcasses.

 

Yep, it;s almost his "witching hour"!

[whatdrought]

1 minute ago, Mat68 said:

I would like to see them add Melvin gordan.  

 

Same, for the right price... Howard got 5 mil a year, I could justify 5-7 for Gordon but not above that. 

[billsfan89]

21 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

Have you seen the contracts given out? 

 

Theyll absolutely sign someone else and pay them more than 5 million a year.... specifically a DT, IMO.

 

Everything else wouldnt surprise me. 

 

 

 

I don't see a big signing. Maybe 7 aav is more realistic. But I doubt they are spending 10 million on a DT that will be in rotation. 

 

[Motor26]

Wonder if Beane waits to do his deals this evening again. 

[daz28]

52 minutes ago, MOVALLEYRANDY said:

IMO the amount of A+, A, A- players on this roster are (13): 1-RB, 2-WR, 2-OL, 3-DL, 2-LB, 3-DB. Another 10 or so promising players and the rest are either average or below average, or as we say on this site, "Great depth guy". Is this enough to win a championship. Not sure. Playoffs, sure but we sure have plenty of "depth" guys Are we going to keep signing journeymen or real players ? All this cap space and signing great locker room guys. SMH

Which position do you feel is so weak that it deserves a splashy upgrade?  I don't see any glaring holes.  Keep in mind these depth guys will be seeing the field.

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

No news on Devonta Freeman ?

[The Jokeman]

Just now, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

No news on Devonta Freeman ?

Freeman is too similar to Singletary. I'd much prefer a guy like Isaiah Crowell.

[Whkfc]

They just signed a guy from thenSeahawks.

[Warcodered]

Sounds like it's that time of the night again.

 

[Heitz]

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@RapSheet

The #Bills are expected to sign #Seahawks DE Quinton Jefferson to a 2-year deal, source said. An underrated starter in Seattle.

 

[whatdrought]

 

Really happy about this signing! He's a DE in name only. He'll play all over the line and be a great rotational piece. 

[Motor26]

Well, if they’re not gonna add an elite edge guy, at least go get Harris.

[whatdrought]

 

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

5 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

Freeman is too similar to Singletary. I'd much prefer a guy like Isaiah Crowell.

I want another guy that’s good. I’m not overly concerned with the style. I like the physicality that Freeman and Singletary run with Eventhough neither is big.

[The Jokeman]

Just now, Brianmoorman4jesus said:

I want another guy that’s good. I’m not overly concerned with the style. I like the physicality that Freeman and Singletary run with Eventhough neither is big.

Yeah but Crowell has a little more size and think more in tank than Freeman and has shown can start if needed.

[whatdrought]

 

[Dont Stop Billeiving]

1 minute ago, whatdrought said:

 

Mind blown...Beane hitting home runs after the sun goes down 

[Dopey]

Espn ticker:

Brees 2 yr 50$ mil

Team friendly. Sorry if posted already.

[njbuff]

So, the Bills draft strategy is now.........................

 

backup RB

4th WR

pure edge rusher

another CB

developmental OT

 

And they have 7 picks to accomplish this.

 

How can anyone complain?

 

And they still might not be done in FA.