JohnBonhamRocks Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I like Milano and think he’s been a great LB for us, but if he is getting top $ then it will not be in Buffalo. Even if we were not somewhat cap-strapped, I would not be able to justify spending that money on a player who has his injury history and is not a player for whom OCs have to specifically gameplan. Regardless, what’s the worry? Just draft another Milano in the 5th. Easy. Geez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Kelsayrundefense said: As he should Agree. I would be more worried if he said, “nah— looking for a mediocre deal in free agency.” isn’t the goal of free agency to maximize your contract? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Coming into this year, I felt Milano was a candidate for extension if he had a great season and stayed healthy. Instead he was dinged up more than both years prior and in the Playoffs, his skills as a cover guy on TE's were non-existent. Considering the upgrades we need to make and the amount of key contributors that are FA's, I was kinda against re-signing him to begin with. Top Dollar? Hahahahahahahahahahaha Edited February 1, 2021 by BillsFanForever19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, eball said: Matakevich! for real. This guy just smooshes people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: Regardless, what’s the worry? Just draft another Milano in the 5th. Easy. Geez. They took a swing at that a few years back... Vosean Joseph I believe the fellas name was... Has been quiet to date though... last seen at Walmart... I would suggest with the value of this position to MCD’s defense that they are going to have to invest an early pick if Milano needs replacing which seems likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 40 minutes ago, RichRiderBills said: I know we play a different D , but the money we are talking about , OLB, the guy needs to pop on film...he needs to be a difference maker and all pro type guy. Cover1 says "Hi" And that's not even including some of the eye-poppers he laid down in the 2nd half of the season this year. I get it that Beane may have to make difficult prioritization decisions and if I were he, I'm not sure where Milano falls on my prioritization, but let's not diss on a guy who has totally played his ass off and been a difference maker - when on the field. As Beane said in his presser, that's really their only concern with him. Best ability, availability and all that. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 36 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: Then you will get to complain when they pick a LB at 30 to replace him.... I'd be pretty annoyed if they let Milano walk (they should) but then draft a LB at 30. Fix the defense by cutting guys like Jefferson, Butler and Addison, then using that money on an actual pass rusher. (There are going to be some available) Draft a couple linebackers in the middle rounds to compete for a spot with Klein/Dodson in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, DJB said: I'm fine with Milano walking so long as we get a real MLB and move Edmunds to WLB Don't hold yer breath. Edmunds at MLB appears to be a "ditch" McDermott and Frazier are prepared to die in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I'd be all for paying Milano top LB pay, if he played like a top LB. He doesn't have the resume to make such demands. He's a scheme specific player who lacks " thump" in run defense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Don't hold yer breath. Edmunds at MLB appears to be a "ditch" McDermott and Frazier are prepared to die in. Yup and its unfortunate. Hes an average MLB but has the potential to be a stud WLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: I'd be all for paying Milano top LB pay, if he played like a top LB. He doesn't have the resume to make such demands. He's a scheme specific player who lacks " thump" in run defense. Do we watch the same football team? I mean, Criminy, no one is perfect and Milano does miss more tackles than I'd like, but when he thumps a guy, generally he stays thumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 lol, top dollar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Agree. I would be more worried if he said, “nah— looking for a mediocre deal in free agency.” isn’t the goal of free agency to maximize your contract? True, but "maximize" is not quite the same as "top dollar". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, SCBills said: I'd be pretty annoyed if they let Milano walk (they should) but then draft a LB at 30. Fix the defense by cutting guys like Jefferson, Butler and Addison, then using that money on an actual pass rusher. (There are going to be some available) Draft a couple linebackers in the middle rounds to compete for a spot with Klein/Dodson in the mix. Well... they don’t have a 4th round ...and I can’t see them waiting until the 5th to roll the dice given the value of the position to the team... If Milano moves on for more money, and they like someone else at 30 who they think they can replace him and can be a cost effective contributor for 4 years then why not take him? Its pick 30, not a top 10 pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Milano in our defense IS super important but top dollar would hamstring us.....In that case I would rather let him walk.....put that money into our offensive line .....and draft a LB high The reason why Milano is so important is we dont have linebackers who can cover......go get a less expensive version of Milano 10 minutes ago, SCBills said: I'd be pretty annoyed if they let Milano walk (they should) but then draft a LB at 30. Fix the defense by cutting guys like Jefferson, Butler and Addison, then using that money on an actual pass rusher. (There are going to be some available) Draft a couple linebackers in the middle rounds to compete for a spot with Klein/Dodson in the mix. SC.....what if letting Milano walk and drafting a LB at 30 allowed you to keep RT Williams? Who also deserves a contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: Well... they don’t have a 4th round ...and I can’t see them waiting until the 5th to roll the dice given the value of the position to the team... If Milano moves on for more money, and they like someone else at 30 who they think they can replace him and can be a cost effective contributor for 4 years then why not take him? Its pick 30, not a top 10 pick We can get a 4th if we want. We have two 5ths to play with. I'd much rather use Pick 30 on Offense. Give me the best playmaker or OL. 4 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Milano in our defense IS super important but top dollar would hamstring us.....In that case I would rather let him walk.....put that money into our offensive line .....and draft a LB high The reason why Milano is so important is we dont have linebackers who can cover......go get a less expensive version of Milano SC.....what if letting Milano walk and drafting a LB at 30 allowed you to keep RT Williams? Who also deserves a contract? I'm 100% in on cutting Brown, Jefferson, Butler and Addison. Letting Milano walk, and using some $$$ on Williams. Edited February 1, 2021 by SCBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, BuffaloRebound said: Culture maker? Guess he wants to let it be known he’s ok going to a rebuilding team as long as they pay him. Jacksonville might be the destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, Rubes said: True, but "maximize" is not quite the same as "top dollar". I figured he would go out there and try to make the most of any MLB in the league, and take the best offer he could get. To me, that’s not an unreasonable approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Jacksonville might be the destination. They do have the most free cap. Reportedly hiring Ravens DL coach Joe Cullen as their new DC: https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-to-hire-ravens-dl-coach-joe-cullen-as-new-defensive-coordinator I guess we don't know what his defensive philosophy is, but don't the Ravens traditionally look for big thumpers at OLB? Do you think Milano is a fit for him? What kind of defense is Urban Meyer known for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I figured he would go out there and try to make the most of any MLB in the league, and take the best offer he could get. To me, that’s not an unreasonable approach. Why would Milano be looking to move to MLB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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