OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Back the Blue said: nigel bradham? Author: Mike Klis-DENVER 9 NEWS Published: 2:24 PM MDT October 4, 2020 Updated: 3:00 PM MDT October 4, 2020 The Broncos are loading up their practice squad with proven NFL talent. The newest addition is veteran inside linebacker Nigel Bradham. An eight-year starter with the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles, Bradham has been in town going through the coronavirus testing protocols. He is expected to be signed to the Broncos’ practice squad on Monday. Edited October 5, 2020 by OldTimeAFLGuy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I'd expect Levi and Milano to land on IR for 3 weeks. Imagine Deon Lacey and Cam Lewis are elevated. Will be interesting to see if they sign anyone of interest to the Practice Squad following those moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 I'd love to think just plugging in Dodson is the answer, but the dude's a rookie. Why are some people so sold on that? There has to be a decent option somewhere out there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, Green Lightning said: Maybe worth a try but a UDFA 4 games into his 1st season in the middle could easily blow up. He played MLB vs Miami 1 minute ago, BillsFanForever19 said: I'd expect Levi and Milano to land on IR for 3 weeks. Imagine Deon Lacey and Cam Lewis are elevated. Will be interesting to see if they sign anyone of interest to the Practice Squad following those moves. Cam can’t be elevated anymore for Gameday . They will need to re-sign him, which they can if Levi goes to IR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Beane has probably already compiled a list of current free agents and practice squad guys for this situation. He may also be fielding calls from some of the losing teams that will be having a fire sale. Other than Houston, it may be a little early for teams to start dumping guys into the trade market but there are at least four other dumpster fire teams out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, MJS said: Well, on a brighter note his price tag is falling. But if he can't stay healthy that doesn't matter all that much. Edmunds needs to step up. Edmunds looked like he was starting to come around yesterday. Hopefully a sign he is getting healthy. Milano really is the best LB right now on this team when healthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) Imo, we are in serious trouble if Edmunds is our best LB out on the field...that being said, I think the Bills need to consider drafting Milano’s replacement in one of the first 2 rounds next draft...As much as I love the guy, he just cannot stay on the field... Edited October 5, 2020 by JaCrispy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: I'd love to think just plugging in Dodson is the answer, but the dude's a rookie. Why are some people so sold on that? There has to be a decent option somewhere out there...... Dodson might be ok. Generally speaking MLB's either have that ability to mirror the RB and anticipate where the ball is going or they do not. People here once compared Edmunds to Brian Urlacher...........and then when he was awful against the run they tried to make excuses about how the 3 year college LB Edmunds needed time to learn the position. But of course Urlacher wasn't even a LB in college and was playing like an all-pro in the middle immediately as a rookie. You got it or you don't. Julian Stanford was just as good as Edmunds when he had to play for him while Tremaine was out with a concussion too. No drop off. He is probably clinging to the fringe of the Panthers roster they might be able to re-acquire him for a 7th or something. Edited October 5, 2020 by BADOLBILZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Sadly, this brings us to what to do about a 2nd contract. I think Bills have to play their cards close to the vest because he’s not medically reliable. But other teams will entice him with big buck$$.. Yup. Let him go. He is good but can be replaced. I would draft another middle linebacker and move Edmunds outside. 29 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said: I'd expect Levi and Milano to land on IR for 3 weeks. Imagine Deon Lacey and Cam Lewis are elevated. Will be interesting to see if they sign anyone of interest to the Practice Squad following those moves. Didn't they cut Lewis last week? 2 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: Dodson might be ok. Generally speaking MLB's either have that ability to mirror the RB and anticipate where the ball is going or they do not. People here once compared Edmunds to Brian Urlacher...........and then when he was awful against the run they tried to make excuses about how the 3 year college LB Edmunds needed time to learn the position. But of course Urlacher wasn't even a LB in college and was playing like an all-pro in the middle immediately as a rookie. You got it or you don't. Julian Stanford was just as good as Edmunds when he had to play for him while he was out with a concussion too. No drop off. He is probably clinging to the fringe of the Panthers roster they might be able to re-acquire him for a 7th or something. They compared him to Urlacher because both are 6'4 or 6'5 with crazy wingspans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Yup. Let him go. He is good but can be replaced. I would draft another middle linebacker and move Edmunds outside. Didn't they cut Lewis last week? They compared him to Urlacher because both are 6'4 or 6'5 with crazy wingspans. Yeah they need to find out what they have in Edmunds outside..........the light first turning on for a MLB two and a half years into their career as a starter happens basically never. Problem is that with the bad shoulder he's not likely to be able to show what he can do as a pass rusher this season........which was what should have been his calling card by now. But still he needs to not be thinking too much on the field because his brain clearly isn't wired for that MLB job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, NeverOutNick said: Anyone have Kuechly’s #? probably not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Cam can’t be elevated anymore for Gameday . They will need to re-sign him, which they can if Levi goes to IR Yes, he can't come up from the Practice Squad anymore. He has to be signed to the roster. Which is what I was alluding to. It's a "week to week" sprain. But he was on crutches in the locker room - so I doubt it's minor. 11 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Didn't they cut Lewis last week? Yes, they cut him from the 53 to put Norman on. He then cleared waivers and was signed to our Practice Squad. This makes him ineligible to be called up unless signed to the 53. Which is why I'd expect Levi to go on IR. Edited October 5, 2020 by BillsFanForever19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfield45 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 we need to make a trade for a LB or sign one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Milano’s JAG. Kiko - now that was a linebacker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Just now, WotAGuy said: Milano’s JAG. A whole lot of stupid in this POV... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Just now, Lurker said: A whole lot of stupid in this POV... You mean the Kiko reference didn’t give it away 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, NeverOutNick said: Anyone have Kuechly’s #? Sure, but he never answers the phone because he can’t remember where he left it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Matter_What Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Can someone explain what week-to-week actually means? It sounds to me that it is some minor injury and it might me from couple days (i.e. he might even play vs Titans) to couple of weeks (1-2, or 3 at worst). But reading this thread it seems that you deem it more serious, mentioning even IR. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, aristocrat said: might be time for a trade I normally don't over react to a non season ending injury but with Phillips hurt too you got to at least look around for a trade. They don't necessarily need a starter grade guy but at least a primary depth one. It might be wise to get someone in to learn the system now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: ya know, this kind of cheap seats opinions used to bother me as its so easy to criticize that which we really don’t know anywhere near what we think we do. This said, virtually ALL OF US said Ford should play Guard. Everyone BUT McDermott. Now?... I mean, there are a lot of tools to actually obtain educated opinions on these things. I’m not just throwing this out aimlessly. I have Sunday ticket, watch every snap of the bills season, every prime time game, the mixed channel on all non bills time slots. It’s almost literally impossible to watch more NFL football then I do. And I rewatch a lot..its not a cheap seats opinion. I’m not here clamoring for Dodson as some sort of stud and it’s true I can’t possibly know what’s being called on the field play wise. I just like the look of the collective unit when Dodson is out there. I also have felt like Edmunds skill set has fit a WLB from the beginning. He is very fast and should be solid in coverage. He just doesn’t seem to play as fast as he should because he appears to be over thinking. He also seems to get confused very easily on any misdirection run plays. I like the idea of him being slid outside and the Milano injury facilitates that. I do not feel like Klein is anywhere near athletic enough to play the role of Milano. I would like to think our strongest unit as a whole, has 53/49 out there (in Milanos absence) Play Dodson inside and let Edmunds run and cover a bit. Give him a reduction in work load against the run. And take something off his plate by letting someone else call the defense. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Per McD .. next man up. We will be fine. No need for dramatic midseason trades. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Matt Milano missed four games in three seasons, plus one this season. He plays 110% every snap. I'd be surprised if he even keeps track of the score while he's playing. I'd rather have someone like Milano who puts himself out there than someone like Klein, who I'm quite sure is going to finish the season without a scratch. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Cannot give big money to a guy that cannot stay on the field. Best ability in the NFL is availability as McD Says 24 minutes ago, No_Matter_What said: Can someone explain what week-to-week actually means? It sounds to me that it is some minor injury and it might me from couple days (i.e. he might even play vs Titans) to couple of weeks (1-2, or 3 at worst). But reading this thread it seems that you deem it more serious, mentioning even IR. Thanks. Well Considering IR is 3 weeks it should absolutely be talked about if this thing is week to week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Wouldn't surprise me if they put Lacey on the active roster and move Phillips to IR since Lacey has already been called up from the PS twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Penfield45 said: we might have one of the worst LB groups in the league without Milano You're right. Tremaine is not nearly as good as the local media and team would have you believe and outside of that its bare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Process said: This is obviously not good. Even if we were to lose him for an extended period, the bills are unbelievably fortunate when it comes to injuries compared to the rest of the league. So can't really complain. But he's our best linebacker that we don't have an adequate replacement for. There is a very noticeable difference when he isn't on the field. Fire up opposing TEs in fantasy. Zo coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Too bad O'Brien just got fired, probably could have traded for his top linebacker and only given up an aging role player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, BADOLBILZ said: Dodson might be ok. Generally speaking MLB's either have that ability to mirror the RB and anticipate where the ball is going or they do not. People here once compared Edmunds to Brian Urlacher...........and then when he was awful against the run they tried to make excuses about how the 3 year college LB Edmunds needed time to learn the position. But of course Urlacher wasn't even a LB in college and was playing like an all-pro in the middle immediately as a rookie. You got it or you don't. Julian Stanford was just as good as Edmunds when he had to play for him while Tremaine was out with a concussion too. No drop off. He is probably clinging to the fringe of the Panthers roster they might be able to re-acquire him for a 7th or something. Required reading. I can’t agree more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Next man up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, JaCrispy said: Imo, are in serious trouble if Edmunds is our best LB out on the field...that being said, I think the Bills need to consider drafting Milano’s replacement in one of the first 2 rounds next draft...As much as I love the guy, he just cannot stay on the field... I agree on drafting Milano’s replacement. You might be onto something with going early for the replacement. We are seeing how important the position is to McD’s D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillzFreak Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) I know we brought Darron Lee in for a workout before it was announced he was suspended 4 games, it's been 4 weeks do we give him another look now? Edited October 5, 2020 by BillzFreak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 5 hours ago, MAJBobby said: Cannot give big money to a guy that cannot stay on the field. Best ability in the NFL is availability as McD Says Well Considering IR is 3 weeks it should absolutely be talked about if this thing is week to week Hopefully, not putting him on IR yet is a sign that he'll miss less than 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 7 hours ago, Process said: Need two to tango. You don't really see teams trading starting linebackers in the middle of a season . perhaps some team looking for a tear down? wonder who is out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Sadly, this brings us to what to do about a 2nd contract. I think Bills have to play their cards close to the vest because he’s not medically reliable. But other teams will entice him with big buck$$.. Not necessarily. Every GM and Pro Personnel Director sees the same medical reports/history. Milano is a good player who, unfortunately, misses time every season at some point. I don’t see a team breakIng the bank for him. His price tag is dropping. The question is if the Bills will find it worthwhile to even pay the lessened price tag. At this point, if Daryl Williams continues his good play, Beane might choose to put their money into him and Feliciano instead. And if Dodson, who flashes his athleticism, improves over the course of the season I’d say Milano is definitely gone. Edited October 6, 2020 by purple haze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 9 hours ago, ScottLaw said: Just keep Klein off the field... what a waste. Right....no more Klein....he's a joke. Put any PS player in there over Klein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Milano’s injury history presents a challenge to the McBeane mantra of Drafting and re-signing their own. When on the field, Matt is a key cog. But he’s off the field too much at this stage of his career, with a 2nd contract looming. I see the team offer being generous but not ridiculous, which will encourage Milano to see what other offers he may receive. Then, I think we balk.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Elite QBs mask these problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Milano’s injury history presents a challenge to the McBeane mantra of Drafting and re-signing their own. When on the field, Matt is a key cog. But he’s off the field too much at this stage of his career, with a 2nd contract looming. I see the team offer being generous but not ridiculous, which will encourage Milano to see what other offers he may receive. Then, I think we balk.. I think they have to name their price with Milano and accept it if he gets a better offer elsewhere. I would say that due to his constant nagging injuries Milano's price point should be pegged at 7-8 million per year with a modest guarantee over the course of 3 years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloTX Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I've seen enough of Frankenklein. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 13 hours ago, NeverOutNick said: Anyone have Kuechly’s #? 13 hours ago, H2o said: @Sherlock Holmes might, but I don't know if he obtained it legally. I F'in love you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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