WNY Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) https://billswire.usatoday.com/2021/02/24/buffalo-bills-trade-christian-mccaffrey-carolina-panthers/ Don't see how we'd have the cap space, but would be one hell of a pickup. Edited February 24, 2021 by WNY Figured it was better to replace tile with articles exact title. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 What the hell is going on around here? 1 15 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Not a rumor just some guy suggesting it. Nothing to see here. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Of course, Carolina Panthers-Bills stream. Never happen UNLESS we paid him a stupid amount of money (which we dont have) McCaffrey was so overwhelmed with the McDermott-Beane regime he wanted to come here which is very very unlikely. 1 minute ago, teef said: What the hell is going on around here? Such is the state of "journalism". Any outlandish rumor with a star players name attached if bound to keep clicks and numbnuts like us wasting time discussing it. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, WNY said: https://billswire.usatoday.com/2021/02/24/buffalo-bills-trade-christian-mccaffrey-carolina-panthers/ Don't see how we'd have the cap space, but would be one hell of a pickup. It's crossed my mind because if Carolina wants Watson they need draft picks. I saw McCaffrey included in a proposed Watson trade and thought that Houston would prefer a 1st rounder of any kind to a RB of any kind in such a swap. Buffalo is positioned with a late first rounder........which should be the most that a RB with some mileage and a big contract is worth spending on. Not a fan of that idea but the Buffalo/Carolina connection is natural and on the surface he'd kill a couple birds with one stone for the Bills so I wouldn't discount the possiblility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Yawn 🥱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, teef said: What the hell is going on around here? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: It's crossed my mind because if Carolina wants Watson they need draft picks. I saw McCaffrey included in a proposed Watson trade and thought that Houston would prefer a 1st rounder of any kind to a RB of any kind in such a swap. Buffalo is positioned with a late first rounder........which should be the most that a RB with some mileage and a big contract is worth spending on. Not a fan of that idea but the Buffalo/Carolina connection is natural and on the surface he'd kill a couple birds with one stone for the Bills so I wouldn't discount the possiblility. Pick # 30 in the NFL draft isnt much "currency" and yes he has mileage and RBs are a dime a dozen but if I were the Bills i would jump through hoops to get McCaffery for our pick #30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 His contract isn’t that bad. Carolina already paid the signing bonus. Only owes $8m this year and same next year. He’s still only 24. If Carolina is that desperate to acquire picks to acquire Watson, I’d take McCaffrey off their hands for pick 30. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 not that crazy considering the rebuild in Charlotte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 @Sherlock Holmes right now 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanos Milano Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I just don’t see how this is practical or even of interest to Beane. I have heard literally zero legitimate news about this. This is why I hate “journalism” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Click Bait 101 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 It is just the Carolina connection IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 21 minutes ago, WNY said: https://billswire.usatoday.com/2021/02/24/buffalo-bills-trade-christian-mccaffrey-carolina-panthers/ Don't see how we'd have the cap space, but would be one hell of a pickup. I don't think this should qualify as concrete a proposal as "rumor" makes it sound. Basically this guy Adam Rank speculated on 5 players who "should" be traded, and then speculated some more on who would trade for them. Seattle? No, I get it, the Bills! Yeah! It's like Columnist Madden As the op link notes: Quote Any trade involving CMC seems very unlikely for the Bills, especially considering in January Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane, who was with the Panthers when McCaffrey was drafted, made it sound like he would rather focus on improving run blocking this offseason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcar Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: His contract isn’t that bad. Carolina already paid the signing bonus. Only owes $8m this year and same next year. He’s still only 24. If Carolina is that desperate to acquire picks to acquire Watson, I’d take McCaffrey off their hands for pick 30. Hinges on so much, though. As was mentioned, I don't think getting rid of CMC would be an efficient path to clearing cap space, and that assumes Carolina already has the assets to acquire Watson. That assumes Watson is going to be traded and I imagine Carolina would need some kind of assurance that they were getting him if they were to deal McCaffrey, but getting rid of McCaffrey might cause Watson to decline the move to the Panthers. TLDR: McCaffrey would be amazing given his ability to receive the ball and run it efficiently, but this is so unlikely I don't really think it's worth thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff76ers Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Id give this year and next years 1st and singletary for him in a heart beat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, H2o said: @Sherlock Holmes right now That was my exact thought when I saw the title 🙈 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 This is a junk article written by one of @Sherlock Holmes alternate accounts or pen names 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcar Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Buff76ers said: Id give this year and next years 1st and singletary for him in a heart beat. If that's the cost, you could just use the pick on a RB which would be cheaper both monetarily and from a pick standpoint (especially with the cap issues). The injuries last year are kind of worrying tbh. I had a bad ankle sprain almost 20 years ago and I can still feel it sometimes. Granted, I'm not an elite athlete but those injuries are amplified for guys who weigh well over 200 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I remember this story last offseason, but it was Alvin Kamara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) If the Panthers are entertaining this in order to get more draft picks for Watson, it would make more sense to include McCaffrey in a trade with the 8th overall and a 1st rounder next year. Edited February 24, 2021 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Pick # 30 in the NFL draft isnt much "currency" and yes he has mileage and RBs are a dime a dozen but if I were the Bills i would jump through hoops to get McCaffery for our pick #30. The Bills got the 28th pick and a 4th rounder for an All Pro LT in Jason Peters...........the 30th pick is a lot of value for ANY running back. The reason why the availability of an All Pro RB versus just some dude off the practice squad doesn't move Vegas lines is because run plays average so little yardage/scoring versus passing the ball. The difference between an average RB(4.2 npc) and a guy who gives you 5.0 ypc like peak McCaffrey is a lot less than the chasm between that 5.0 and the near 8.0 yards you get per pass attempt with a top QB. The real value of McCaffrey is in the passing game but he's basically a slot receiver and the Bills already have a pretty good one at the moment in Beasley. The upside is that his cap hit wouldn't be too onerous as a receiver after Carolina eats the signing bonus money and he could basically replace Beasley in 2022 and allow the Bills to use more 12 personnel or bigger receivers(which might be good in late season weather) etc.. Any time you pay a RB good money it's robbing Peter to pay Paul in some way though. It never works out..........but I understand why it's tempting. 15 minutes ago, Doc said: If the Panthers are entertaining this in order to get more draft picks for Watson, it would make more sense to include McCaffrey in a trade with the 8th overall and a 1st rounder next year. Why does a rebuilding team with cap issues want an $8M+ mid-career RB coming off a season lost to injury? I can't see them wanting ANY players already on a second contract in return in trade. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I would trade this year and next years 1st for him. He's that good. Also, we are likely to be picking at 32 next year if we get him this year. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff76ers Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 32 minutes ago, Boxcar said: If that's the cost, you could just use the pick on a RB which would be cheaper both monetarily and from a pick standpoint (especially with the cap issues). The injuries last year are kind of worrying tbh. I had a bad ankle sprain almost 20 years ago and I can still feel it sometimes. Granted, I'm not an elite athlete but those injuries are amplified for guys who weigh well over 200 pounds. He is proven and would defiantly take us to the next level I believe but I agree with you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 58 minutes ago, teef said: What the hell is going on around here? Nice Lombardi imitation. You have to insert the NYC in him. “What’s goin Arond hera? Nice laugh and stupid take from the writer. This goes back, “hey should trade for Montana, Rodgers, Reggie White, Aaron Donald, and on and on and on”. Not bangin on the OP, but the author of the article. I’m dumber for reading it as the famous Sandler movie clip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Well...he is a Panther 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 When I see articles like this or hear rumors/speculation I just remind myself what Beane and McDermott are really like with the media. They don't say anything of importance. I laugh when I here their press conferences with the media. Its blah blah get better blah blah have to do well in the draft and FA blah blah we will look at every opportunity to improve the team blah blah. We won't know a damn thing until it happens. Beane and McDermott keep a tighter lid on things then the FBI. Actually every team does except teams that have had Rex Ryan as their HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, teef said: What the hell is going on around here? The Off Season. Where hope springs eternal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 the Panthers are not going to let McCaffrey go. He is going to be one of the drawing cards for Watson to come there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 32 minutes ago, Buffalo03 said: Well...he is a Panther He's still in his prime so that disqualifies him. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Doc said: If the Panthers are entertaining this in order to get more draft picks for Watson, it would make more sense to include McCaffrey in a trade with the 8th overall and a 1st rounder next year. Does Houston want to take on his salary though? Especially with Caserio having that Patriots background where RB by committee is the norm. There's no way in hell Beane would pay a running back that much. Yet alone trade a first rounder for one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Next up, Derrick Henry for a 3rd 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsDude Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Buff76ers said: Id give this year and next years 1st and singletary for him in a heart beat. Just don't include Duke. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBills1998 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 No thank you, we already had one overpaid RB we don’t need to go down that route again. Plus He has an injury problem along with a bloated contract 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 hours ago, H2o said: @Sherlock Holmes right now That ain't the only thing I'm grabbing!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Doc Brown said: Does Houston want to take on his salary though? Especially with Caserio having that Patriots background where RB by committee is the norm. There's no way in hell Beane would pay a running back that much. Yet alone trade a first rounder for one. He'll average around $10.5M a year. And he's more than just a RB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 GIT 'R' DUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRiderBills Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/christian-mccaffrey-21749/ Huge dead cap hit for Carolina if he's dealt. I dont see the value for Carolina to trade him. Not seeing a viable way to get er done. I think folks just went a bit wild w speculation. Yes, if a trade did happen....8 million per year for next 2 seasons then jumps up. I'd do the deal for 30 overrall in a heartbeat, but with that dead cap figure it would take more. Edited February 24, 2021 by RichRiderBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Pick # 30 in the NFL draft isnt much "currency" and yes he has mileage and RBs are a dime a dozen but if I were the Bills i would jump through hoops to get McCaffery for our pick #30. For the love of God the kid is ONLY 24. He had like 2400 yards in 2019. If you could work out a reasonable contract I'd love to see him come here. Teams could no longer drop 7 in coverage. Allen, Diggs and McCaffrey would be the Holy Trinity. Edited February 24, 2021 by LABILLBACKER 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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