YoloinOhio Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 https://fansided.com/2021/02/01/bills-free-agent-matt-milano-looking-top-dollar-free-agency/ In the latest Stacking the Box column, FanSided’s national NFL reporter Matt Verderame has heard from a source that linebacker Matt Milano is looking for “top dollar” in free agency. “Per source, Milano is looking for top-dollar at his position,” writes Verderame. “Although he’s without Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolades, Milano has been a playmaker and culture-maker. The fourth-year man has racked up 101 tackles in 2019 and then 3.5 sacks and win hits in 2020, while providing quality coverage. He’ll have a strong market.” https://fansided.com/2021/02/01/deshaun-watson-trade-rumors-super-bowl-preview/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Well it was nice having you in a Buffalo for these years 30 1 9 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Well... I wouldn't pay him top dollar for a LB. Our LB corps was far from scary. Can't blame the man for wanting to get paid. It's a short career and he knows how one injury at the wrong time could cost you tens of millions of dollars. Use the $$ to re-sign Feliciano and maybe even Williams on the OL. Edited February 1, 2021 by TheFunPolice 25 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Top dollar? Bills fans to Milano Edited February 1, 2021 by DJB 5 2 2 34 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: https://fansided.com/2021/02/01/bills-free-agent-matt-milano-looking-top-dollar-free-agency/ In the latest Stacking the Box column, FanSided’s national NFL reporter Matt Verderame has heard from a source that linebacker Matt Milano is looking for “top dollar” in free agency. “Per source, Milano is looking for top-dollar at his position,” writes Verderame. “Although he’s without Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolades, Milano has been a playmaker and culture-maker. The fourth-year man has racked up 101 tackles in 2019 and then 3.5 sacks and win hits in 2020, while providing quality coverage. He’ll have a strong market.” https://fansided.com/2021/02/01/deshaun-watson-trade-rumors-super-bowl-preview/ Not sure that AFC Championship game helped him. He's an above-average LB, albeit replaceable. How many of those tackles were TFL? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Matt Milano should do what is best for him. The Buffalo Bills should do what is best for them. Those won't necessarily line up. 17 1 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Guess Frazier better get used to using Klein the way he was in the Seattle and Charger games. Unless Milano is vastly overestimating his market, which he might be considering the cap situation, I doubt the Bills resign him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Guess we are getting a 3rd round comp pick for once 5 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Big Turk said: Guess Frazier better get used to using Klein the way he was in the Seattle and Charger games. Unless Milano is vastly overestimating his market, which he might be considering the cap situation, I doubt the Bills resign him. Klein will be here per his contract which improves flexibility but I expect a fair offer to Milano and then a plan to replace him in the draft if he takes more elsewhere. I think the LB position is easier to replace on the draft, and get immediate production from as a rookie, than say RT. 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: Well... I wouldn't pay him top dollar for a LB. Our LB corps was far from scary. Can't blame the man for wanting to get paid. It's a short career and he knows how one injury at the wrong time could cost you tens of millions of dollars. Use the $$ to re-sign Feliciano and maybe even Williams on the OL. well Cody Ford comes back to the right side so I think he slides to RT so the RG is the open starter (I expect Ike B to be tendered brought back as well at LG). Feliciano at RG is cheaper than a RT and he can slide to backup C - so the analysis is Ford versus Williams at RT...Wiliiams had 9 penalties and 7 sacks at RT last season. PFF had Williams as the 40th best FA avail with Milano as the 37th FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Also, draft a box safety who is on the bigger side to replace him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Doesn't everybody? Edmunds or Milano..... I'd say Edmunds gets first look. 9 minutes ago, DJB said: Top dollar? Bills fans to Milano If it were up to (some of) the Fans..... But it isn't 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, First Round Bust said: well Cody Ford comes back to the right side so I think he slides to RT so the RG is the open starter (I expect Ike B to be tendered brought back as well at LG). Feliciano at RG is cheaper than a RT and he can slide to backup C - so the analysis is Ford versus Williams at RT...Wiliiams had 9 penalties and 7 sacks at RT last season. PFF had Williams as the 40th best FA avail with Milano as the 37th FWIW I don't love the idea of Ford at RT. RG maybe, but not tackle. I would definitely re-sign Feliciano because of his versatility and the role he plays bringing some personality to the OL. He isn't going to cost a ton of $$. Williams depends on the $$ he will command, I think. We might get lucky with teams strapped for cash and get him back for another 1 year deal with the idea that he can cash in next season when there's more $$ to be had. That allows us time to draft and develop a guy at tackle. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 A rookie or street FA might be a solid option - Edmunds will be in his 4th year and with AJ Klein, we have experience. When we were just starting with the McBeane regime, both were young and in-experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, First Round Bust said: well Cody Ford comes back to the right side so I think he slides to RT so the RG is the open starter (I expect Ike B to be tendered brought back as well at LG). Feliciano at RG is cheaper than a RT and he can slide to backup C - so the analysis is Ford versus Williams at RT...Wiliiams had 9 penalties and 7 sacks at RT last season. PFF had Williams as the 40th best FA avail with Milano as the 37th FWIW I expect them to resign Williams and Ford to RG. Maybe that’s optimistic on Williams but I expect an emphasis on the OL this offseason. I predict Morse to be cut, resign Mongo to play Center. Camp competition at LG. Edited February 1, 2021 by YoloinOhio 7 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I think were gonna see both Milano and Daryl Williams go. They are going to get big money elsewhere. It seems to mean Beane will be digging into bargains/cut players this year. This is the beginning of the replacing Free Agents with "Draft well" guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eee1776 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Move Edmonds to Milano's slot and move Kline in the Middle. his natural position. 5 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Klein will be here per his contract which improves flexibility but I expect a fair offer to Milano and then a plan to replace him in the draft if he takes more elsewhere. I think the LB position is easier to replace on the draft, and get immediate production from as a rookie, than say RT. Pete Werner would look good in a Bills uni, don't you think Yolo? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Good for Milano. Hope he gets paid. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsayrundefense Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 As he should 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: https://fansided.com/2021/02/01/bills-free-agent-matt-milano-looking-top-dollar-free-agency/ In the latest Stacking the Box column, FanSided’s national NFL reporter Matt Verderame has heard from a source that linebacker Matt Milano is looking for “top dollar” in free agency. “Per source, Milano is looking for top-dollar at his position,” writes Verderame. “Although he’s without Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolades, Milano has been a playmaker and culture-maker. The fourth-year man has racked up 101 tackles in 2019 and then 3.5 sacks and win hits in 2020, while providing quality coverage. He’ll have a strong market.” https://fansided.com/2021/02/01/deshaun-watson-trade-rumors-super-bowl-preview/ Yeh he was nonexistent in the Chiefs game time to turn the page 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 good for him. you take the money when you can in this game. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 More power to him. If he goes, then Phillips and Dodson step up and/or draft another kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, H2o said: Pete Werner would look good in a Bills uni, don't you think Yolo? Great fit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, First Round Bust said: well Cody Ford comes back to the right side so I think he slides to RT so the RG is the open starter (I expect Ike B to be tendered brought back as well at LG). Feliciano at RG is cheaper than a RT and he can slide to backup C - so the analysis is Ford versus Williams at RT...Wiliiams had 9 penalties and 7 sacks at RT last season. PFF had Williams as the 40th best FA avail with Milano as the 37th FWIW I doubt Ford will be the starting RT this year. If he is, we are in trouble. Big trouble 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, First Round Bust said: well Cody Ford comes back to the right side so I think he slides to RT so the RG is the open starter (I expect Ike B to be tendered brought back as well at LG). Feliciano at RG is cheaper than a RT and he can slide to backup C - so the analysis is Ford versus Williams at RT...Wiliiams had 9 penalties and 7 sacks at RT last season. PFF had Williams as the 40th best FA avail with Milano as the 37th FWIW I get letting milano walk here, but thats leaves almost zero excuse to let Williams walk too. He was a stud this year, NO REASON AT ALL TO CREATE NEW HOLES. You can only plug so many holes w/ the draft and id rather use them to actually upgrade then spin our tires, and get less production at the same time 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Nice player but can’t get home on a blitz. In the pinball NFL you need drive ending plays. I’m not sure I’d dish out big coin for 58. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 He should try to get as much as he can because this will be the last contract he gets... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 He's dead to me 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, mannc said: He should try to get as much as he can because this will be the last contract he gets... He hurt our feelings, so now hes not an NFL caliber player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboski Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Good for him No way I'm paying top LB for him, good player for sure but it's a hard no for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Patriots have $70M in cap space. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Coach Tuesday said: Patriots have $70M in cap space. I can imagine Belichick really likes him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Tough year for a good but kinda average player to be looking for top dollar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcalbillsfan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 37 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: Well... I wouldn't pay him top dollar for a LB. Our LB corps was far from scary. Can't blame the man for wanting to get paid. It's a short career and he knows how one injury at the wrong time could cost you tens of millions of dollars. Use the $$ to re-sign Feliciano and maybe even Williams on the OL. Agree, take care of the O line and keep josh from regressing by keeping the pocket clean. Unfortunately if we were able to keep Milano we could have afforded more of a glamor pick in the first like an RB or some offensive weapon. But if Milano is out the door, that pick has to be best LB available. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I mean, I imagine they are all looking for top dollar. That means “the most they can get”. I doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll get what they want. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Bye Matt....your making this easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcalbillsfan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Jerboski said: Good for him No way I'm paying top LB for him, good player for sure but it's a hard no for me We will see what he is actually looking for, its not like he was gonna come out and say " ya im looking to take a team friendly deal" but if he really does demand top dollar, that's a hard no for buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Best of luck on your new team, Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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