Chandler#81 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, RobbRiddick said: They're like one of those annoying couples who are always splitting up and getting back together Yeah, but only to a degree. She IS back on the market on occasion.. Anyway, Welcome Back EJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 This is like deja vu! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: Idk why we keep signing this guy, he can’t stay healthy, I liked him in 2017 but again he only plays well when healthy and he has a hard time doing that Could have stopped at the bolded.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I was sorry to see him go the first time. This is great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBills1998 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Just now, Chandler#81 said: Could have stopped at the bolded.. No I was making a point. We signed and cut this guy last year because he couldn’t figure out how to stay healthy. We’re signing someone who’s body looks completely broken down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yav Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 This is great, him and Norman would be a good duo opposite White. Even if they split time it's a good thing. If healthy and Norman back to a solid starter, EJ playing nickel makes for a scary secondary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) I can't hate it because he was so good for us when healthy. Edited March 26, 2020 by Buffalo_Stampede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: No I was making a point. We signed and cut this guy last year because he couldn’t figure out how to stay healthy. We’re signing someone who’s body looks completely broken down Have you looked at his body? Do you know that it "looks completely broken down"? He might have just had very bad luck. We have five solid cornerbacks before him so I don't see what's the harm in bringing in someone who knows the system and has played in it very well when he's been healthy. If he gets hurt, we're already practically playing with house money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: No I was making a point. We signed and cut this guy last year because he couldn’t figure out how to stay healthy. We’re signing someone who’s body looks completely broken down It was an injury settlement. Here’s a tip, stop ‘making your points’. People think you’re clueless. When you post, you remove all doubt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBills1998 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Just now, Chandler#81 said: It was an injury settlement. Here’s a tip, stop ‘making your points’. People think you’re clueless. When you post, you remove all doubt No that’s alright I’ll continue making my points, thanks. I don’t like the signing as they could’ve looked for someone else 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 injury concerns including concussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 49 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: Love it, just a kick the tires low risk high reward move. I thought he might beat out Kevin Johnson last year for a roster spot. Two injury prone guys....who lasted...Johnson...his first complete season in a number of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, DJB said: Love this signing. Hes not being counted upon to be a starter so he fills a tremendous upgrade as a depth role. Plus one less need at the draft! That’s an interesting point , do you think drafting a CB in the 2nd is still a possibility or the focus will be more on offense? Maybe a RB , WR , OL ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, JohnC said: The Norman pickup was perplexing. At best, Norman is a contributor in a nickle or dime role. At worst, he's a $1.5 million (dead cap) insurance policy who can easily be released or ride the bench in a player/coach/mentor role. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/josh-norman-9964/ In 2019, Gaines had a one-year contract for $2.1 million. He'll likely make slightly less this year, so maybe another $300,000 or so dead cap if released. Team Contract Type Status Year Signed Yrs Total APY Guarantees Amount Earned % Earned Effective APY Rams Drafted Traded 2014 4 $2,327,672 $581,918 $107,672 $1,460,672 62.8% $486,891 Bills Drafted Expired 2014 4 $2,327,672 $581,918 $107,672 $1,797,000 77.2% $1,797,000 Browns UFA Expired 2018 1 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $1,400,000 $3,531,250 88.3% $3,531,250 Bills UFA Terminated 2019 1 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $250,000 $350,000 16.7% $0 Seems like reasonable bets on both guys... Edited March 26, 2020 by Lurker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Good move.....just one of many for Beane. The hits keep coming.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Reminds me of Percy Harvin. The guy was always hurt, but for some reason we just kept giving him loads of cash. Seems like Pegula is fond of doing that with certain players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 You can bring 90 players to camp...you have to start signing players...he could still not make the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Putin said: That’s an interesting point , do you think drafting a CB in the 2nd is still a possibility or the focus will be more on offense? Maybe a RB , WR , OL ? I thought for sure we were going to target a DB in round 2 before this signing. Now I'm not so sure. Our biggest hole right now is a competent backup RB and I've been pining to draft a guy to challenge or even supplant Motor. Dobbins is the guy I want at 54. But I'd be happy with Akers or possibly Dillon. Akers and Dobbins would both be upgrades on Singletary. Highly unlikely Swift or Taylor are there. It also makes sense with the ability to carry extra OL with the new roster rules that we shouldn't rule out OL as our pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Not going to lie, I laughed hard when I saw this. Back again! hope he stay healthy because he is a solid player. Good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Nothing to complain about with this. Good competition, and depth, no matter who starts opposite White. I'm really liking the way Beane goes about off-seasons. Fill as many gaps, or improve wherever you can, then head off to the draft to take whatever you fancy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Virgil said: If he’s healthy, our defense is drastically better with him on the field Rename him I.F. Gaines 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Just now, Buddo said: Nothing to complain about with this. Good competition, and depth, no matter who starts opposite White. I'm really liking the way Beane goes about off-seasons. Fill as many gaps, or improve wherever you can, then head off to the draft to take whatever you fancy. It’s better than that. Brandon has developed a fantastic college scouting group. By committee, we’ll select who’s ever up next in our Board. But yes, he’s doing things the right way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 40 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: Drastically better? LOL Look it up from his first run here. Yes, drastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Coin flip if he plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Virgil said: Look it up from his first run here. Yes, drastic He was a difference maker in 2017. I felt if he played, we'd likely win, if not, we'd lose. He just solidified the rest of the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Virgil said: Look it up from his first run here. Yes, drastic Yeah, no. Look up what our defense did last season. EJ Gaines is not going to make this defense drastically better. We already had stellar play from our corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 If these guys stay healthy and seems like an "if" with a few, our defensive backfield will be one of the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Putin Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 26 minutes ago, DJB said: I thought for sure we were going to target a DB in round 2 before this signing. Now I'm not so sure. Our biggest hole right now is a competent backup RB and I've been pining to draft a guy to challenge or even supplant Motor. Dobbins is the guy I want at 54. But I'd be happy with Akers or possibly Dillon. Akers and Dobbins would both be upgrades on Singletary. Highly unlikely Swift or Taylor are there. It also makes sense with the ability to carry extra OL with the new roster rules that we shouldn't rule out OL as our pick. I’m also leaning towards a RB in the second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxbomber21 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I'll take a healthy EJ over Wallace 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 He is a solid run defender which was a weakness for Wallace last year. Worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I feel like we are going all offense in the draft. OL, RB, WR, TE.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Thats it....I am excited now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Wanted him signed after his first stint. Wanted him signed last year. Love it this year. More depth at CB? Yes, please and thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 He's a depth option who at least provides competition. People are complaining about a backup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, Bronxbomber21 said: I'll take a healthy EJ over Wallace Wallace it is then. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxbomber21 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Thats it....I am excited now... I kinda want freeman to go with Singletary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 hours ago, thurst44 said: That's the point though. You're not relying on him. You've got Tre and Norman and Wallace and Neal and Taron Johnson. I guess what I'm getting at is how do you even justify giving him over a roster spot unless he is head and shoulders better than the next best guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Clemfield2622 said: how much depth do you want? you can't be 3 Pro-Bowlers deep at each position. Norman is the expensive veteran, Gaines the cheap veteran and Wallace is the cheap young guy. I'd say they're set up pretty well. It can always be better, but I think most teams would be envious of our secondary depth. There's going to be a rookie in the mix somewhere, challenging for time, too. Bills won't go through the next couple of months without signing a drafted or free agent rookie. The position requires depth, but it also requires young depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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