st pete gogolak Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I have no idea if he has any desire to play again or how healthy he is, but if he wants to play again, if he's healthy and if he wants to chase a ring, how perfect would he be for the Bills? He turns 30 in April, he has the Carolina connection, he would be former Defensive Player of the Year who knows how to play middle linebacker and knows how to stop the run. Sign him to a one year deal (after acquiring rights from the Panthers) and move Edmunds outside. Of course, this is all falls into place after we sign J.J. Watt! 2 3 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Yes 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, st pete gogolak said: I have no idea if he has any desire to play again or how healthy he is, but if he wants to play again, if he's healthy and if he wants to chase a ring, how perfect would he be for the Bills? He turns 30 in April, he has the Carolina connection, he would be former Defensive Player of the Year who knows how to play middle linebacker and knows how to stop the run. Sign him to a one year deal (after acquiring rights from the Panthers) and move Edmunds outside. Of course, this is all falls into place after we sign J.J. Watt! Huge upgrade over Milano, 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 He is still in the Panthers organization, partly because he loves the Charlotte area and the Panthers. If he did make a comeback, which IMO is extremely unlikely, it would be with the Panthers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Obviously-Doug marrone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I don't think Kuechley comes back. He suffered some serious concussions throughout his career and walked away to preserve his quality of life for the future. He also took a role as a scout within the organization. I think when he hung the cleats up that he did so for good. 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Maybe call Patrick Willis while you're at it. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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st pete gogolak Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 minute ago, BullBuchanan said: Maybe call Patrick Willis while you're at it. Is Willis 29 years old and one year removed from playing at an All Pro level? If yes, sure let’s go after him too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 22 minutes ago, st pete gogolak said: Is Willis 29 years old and one year removed from playing at an All Pro level? If yes, sure let’s go after him too. I get where you are coming from, I really do. I think Kuechley had the sense to walk away as a very wealthy man while he still had his wits about him. Given his history, I hope he stays that way. I have a friend who talks about our kids in high school football, and he had a thing about the euphemisms we use. He “got his bell rung” means he bruised his brain. He “tweaked his shoulder” is a stinger, which is neurological damage that has lasted a decade for my son after a mere high school encounter. He’s rich, he’s smart enough to walk away, and I don’t think OUR wishes are going to change that. I could always be wrong, but I seriously doubt that in this case. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Brandon Spikes is what we need. The 1 down thumper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Beast said: He is still in the Panthers organization, partly because he loves the Charlotte area and the Panthers. If he did make a comeback, which IMO is extremely unlikely, it would be with the Panthers. I think that's the least of the issues. Panthers are rebuilding, if he wanted to come back, they'd likely waive his rights, or take a 6th or 7th rounder in exchange. Not that I think he's coming back, but Panthers having his rights can be easily dealt with. Think he's recall seeing him recently on TV down here in NC, still doing commercials. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Seeing him being carted off after a concussion when he was in tears was a scary sight. He had no idea where he was at that time. Great guy, great player, great decision to hang em up. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) No, for many reasons. Got one in Edmunds, and he's not an OLB. Kuechly's retired, and it would be expensive at a position where we have no real need besides. Edited February 14, 2021 by Thurman#1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Beast said: He is still in the Panthers organization, partly because he loves the Charlotte area and the Panthers. If he did make a comeback, which IMO is extremely unlikely, it would be with the Panthers. I think he'd want to play with a contender. Why come back to a rebuilding franchise at this stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 It's a pipe dream. He's a scout for the Panthers now so he has a job to get way from the wife and kids. I doubt he'd ever play for someone else if he did come back. Given his instincts and coverage skills he'll pry be a pretty good scout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc11 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Augie said: I get where you are coming from, I really do. I think Kuechley had the sense to walk away as a very wealthy man while he still had his wits about him. Given his history, I hope he stays that way. I have a friend who talks about our kids in high school football, and he had a thing about the euphemisms we use. He “got his bell rung” means he bruised his brain. He “tweaked his shoulder” is a stinger, which is neurological damage that has lasted a decade for my son after a mere high school encounter. He’s rich, he’s smart enough to walk away, and I don’t think OUR wishes are going to change that. I could always be wrong, but I seriously doubt that in this case. When I played HS football in the early to mid 90's, my coach used to talk about hitting the other team so hard we cause them to have snot bubbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, st pete gogolak said: I have no idea if he has any desire to play again or how healthy he is, but if he wants to play again, if he's healthy and if he wants to chase a ring, how perfect would he be for the Bills? He turns 30 in April, he has the Carolina connection, he would be former Defensive Player of the Year who knows how to play middle linebacker and knows how to stop the run. Sign him to a one year deal (after acquiring rights from the Panthers) and move Edmunds outside. Of course, this is all falls into place after we sign J.J. Watt! Why do I feel like this is my burner account from an alternate reality!!! I love you 8 hours ago, st pete gogolak said: I have no idea if he has any desire to play again or how healthy he is, but if he wants to play again, if he's healthy and if he wants to chase a ring, how perfect would he be for the Bills? He turns 30 in April, he has the Carolina connection, he would be former Defensive Player of the Year who knows how to play middle linebacker and knows how to stop the run. Sign him to a one year deal (after acquiring rights from the Panthers) and move Edmunds outside. Of course, this is all falls into place after we sign J.J. Watt! Also I would add Kerrigan on the other side of JJ until we can get TJ here or a Bosa Edited February 14, 2021 by Sherlock Holmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article242124326.html Young man looks to have lost some serious mass since he retired. Which suggests he's not planning a comeback anytime soon. So many football players work really hard year round to keep their weight UP. Look at and listen to Eric Wood on this subject. Think about what Gronk looked like not too long after "retiring." It's not natural, or comfortable, for many guys to maintain such bulked up build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Yes. He is retired and he is staying retired. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 9 hours ago, BullBuchanan said: Maybe call Patrick Willis while you're at it. And Bo Jackson, just do it, and yes, you’re crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 He is a scout for the Panthers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 11 hours ago, BullBuchanan said: Maybe call Patrick Willis while you're at it. I think Dick Butkus would be good as well. He's only 78. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpsredemption Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Niagara Dude said: Huge upgrade over Milano, *Edmunds 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 15 hours ago, Beast said: He is still in the Panthers organization, partly because he loves the Charlotte area and the Panthers. If he did make a comeback, which IMO is extremely unlikely, it would be with the Panthers. I think some people forget, many who have not played contact sports, that after the years of the beatings taken will weigh heavily in their decision process. Many players are trying to make as much money as they can in a relatively short span and walking away with their health. Keuchley wont play another snap in the NFL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Look, wait for the draft and hope Collins or Bolton falls to the Bills at 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st pete gogolak Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Hey, I appreciate (most) of the replies. In starting the thread, I looked at the fact that Gronkowski sat out an entire year and came back to help lead his team to a Super Bowl win. I don't consider the thread any dumber than the threads asking Gronkowski to "come home" and finish his career with the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 16 hours ago, H2o said: I don't think Kuechley comes back. He suffered some serious concussions throughout his career and walked away to preserve his quality of life for the future. He also took a role as a scout within the organization. I think when he hung the cleats up that he did so for good. He was literally Crying like a baby on one of them. He made his decision for health reasons and is a very intelligent person. IMO No chance he is even thinking of coming back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 6 hours ago, machine gun kelly said: And Bo Jackson, just do it, and yes, you’re crazy. Last year i mention JJ and everyone said he was done, now he is available and we have everyone talking about him. At the same time i mentioned JJ i also said our defense was not good enough and would cost us against good offences in the playoffs and that is what happened. The defense is not going to get better unless Beane replaces 2-3 starters. If Milano wants to return then you pay him around 7-8 milll tops or find and upgrade for the type of money he wants (14 mllion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaadThingsMan Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I liked Keuchley when he played 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) Anyone who wastes more than five seconds thinking about this needs to get a life. And I've now spent thirty seconds on it. 13 minutes ago, Niagara Dude said: Last year i mention JJ and everyone said he was done, now he is available and we have everyone talking about him. At the same time i mentioned JJ i also said our defense was not good enough and would cost us against good offences in the playoffs and that is what happened. The defense is not going to get better unless Beane replaces 2-3 starters. If Milano wants to return then you pay him around 7-8 milll tops or find and upgrade for the type of money he wants (14 mllion) You are right, JJ IS done, and the Bills should take a hard pass on trying to sign him. Edited February 14, 2021 by Dr. K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirious Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Solomon Grundy said: Look, wait for the draft and hope Collins or Bolton falls to the Bills at 30. I'm not the biggest fan of Collins. Personally, would rather have Jabril Cox or Browning. Nick Bolton would be my ideal, over the moon LB, but I don't think he makes it to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TUBSTER Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Let's get Andrew Luck to backup Allen, while we're at it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 5 hours ago, st pete gogolak said: Hey, I appreciate (most) of the replies. In starting the thread, I looked at the fact that Gronkowski sat out an entire year and came back to help lead his team to a Super Bowl win. I don't consider the thread any dumber than the threads asking Gronkowski to "come home" and finish his career with the Bills. don’t think your thread is dumb but your premise has like zero chance of happening. Dude was wrecked by concussions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Niagara Dude said: Last year i mention JJ and everyone said he was done, now he is available and we have everyone talking about him. At the same time i mentioned JJ i also said our defense was not good enough and would cost us against good offences in the playoffs and that is what happened. The defense is not going to get better unless Beane replaces 2-3 starters. If Milano wants to return then you pay him around 7-8 milll tops or find and upgrade for the type of money he wants (14 mllion) JJ Watt has never retired. That’s the big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Id say so. After seeing him broken and in tears after that concussion I dont think he is getting on the field again sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 This is one of those threads where we just throw all real information out of the window and instead indulge in wild, unfounded speculation? I have no idea if Star want to be traded for Aaron Donald, but if both parties are amenable I'd do it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turftoe Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Yes, you smoked your pipe and had a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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