gobills404 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 He's fitting in already with this reply to a dolphins fan. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Paup 1995MVP said: I am not sensitive. I just get tired of people complaining about McDermott signing guys he used to coach. But I do understand your point. Not real impressed by Addison Butler or Jefferson (who did come from Seattle) last year. Hopefully with a year under their belts in our system Addison and Butler (who I thought started to come on more towards the end of the season) will be a lot more productive. That’s fair. We all want what’s best for our Bills, and to your point, I hope those guys are better with another year here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Played in 16 games in 2020, starting 1. 5.5 sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 2 Fumble Recoveries, & 15 QB hits. And that's in 415 snaps, 39% of their total offensive snaps. Pretty nice. He's 28 and will be 29 in a few days, that's a bit older than you'd want, but this isn't a guy with a lot of miles on him. Really interesting signing. Good stuff. This is a long thread, don't know if anybody posted this but here are some details from a BBC story: "Born in Nigeria, Obada moved to the Netherlands to live with his mother when he was eight years old. Two years later, he and his sister were taken to London. "The details of how they came to arrive in England's capital are still unclear. The word "trafficked" has been used, but Obada has not exactly described it in those terms. "The most open he has been on the subject was in a blog on the Carolina Panthers website in August 2017. Writing there, he said he and his sister were brought over "by a stranger who was supposed to look after us - they did not". "Revisiting that time now, he is reluctant to share full details of the traumatic experience. But what is certain is that at the age of 10, he was abandoned with his sister on the streets of Hackney, east London. "They spent two nights sleeping rough before a security guard gave them shelter in the tower block he was working in. With his help, the children were eventually looked after temporarily by a friend of their mother. When that arrangement broke down, Obada spent the remainder of his childhood in more than 10 different foster homes." https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/47819317 Edited March 25, 2021 by Thurman#1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 29 minutes ago, RunJoshRun said: I agree! Unlike some of the alleged experts and long-time posters on this board I appreciate what this organization is doing! To be fair, there are only a few well known diehards left who are negative at every turn. Lose three straight and some will go looking for the pitch forks again, but most recognize where this FO has taken us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 He has an imposing frame. I really like this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 39 minutes ago, Augie said: To be fair, there are only a few well known diehards left who are negative at every turn. Lose three straight and some will go looking for the pitch forks again, but most recognize where this FO has taken us. Yeah well those few that are left (not you) need to find a new bridge to lie under. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Another smart signing. And who cannot root for this guy? If he does well, he'll be a cult hero and Bills role model for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2Buff Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 15 hours ago, Warcodered said: The AFC East? 15 games last season? If that is good with you, then have fun. I mean it only took Brady leaving the conference to win it, but congrats to Mcdermott for winning a division. That's huge. Who wants an AFC Championship or Super bowl anyways?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 He has a JPP kind of vibe about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 could be our Shaq Griffin. If Beane hits on this I will line up for the Koolaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patrick Duffy Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 10 hours ago, Augie said: To be fair, there are only a few well known diehards left who are negative at every turn. Lose three straight and some will go looking for the pitch forks again, but most recognize where this FO has taken us. Lol, I'm surprised you gave that much generosity. Have seen many of times (I know you have also) with just 1 loss some start calling for firings, benchings etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 11 hours ago, gobills404 said: He's fitting in already with this reply to a dolphins fan. Oh yeah ele heffe You’re going to fit right in around here 2 hours ago, Back2Buff said: If that is good with you, then have fun. I mean it only took Brady leaving the conference to win it, but congrats to Mcdermott for winning a division. That's huge. Who wants an AFC Championship or Super bowl anyways?! Why are you here seriously 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 10:25 AM, Giuseppe Tognarelli said: So unless the Bills plan to cut Hughes, Epenesa, Addison, or Obada, that's probably it for defensive end this year. With Epenesa improving, Addison playing on a 1-year deal, and Obada likely being an improvement over Murphy, I think we can reasonably hope for the pass rush to be at least somewhat improved.ST Also wondering if Star will tie up more folks in the trenches that our interior DL did last year, meaning a little more space for the ends. 4.63 is pretty quick for a 265 pounder. Sounds like with his long arms, he will also be in the mix for the FG block team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakin Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Kid is a beast. Jumped off the screen to me. low risk high reward signing. nice work Mr Beane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NI Bills Fan Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Have the financials been published for this signing as yet? Apologies if its posted somewhere already. I havent seen it as yet. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, NI Bills Fan said: Have the financials been published for this signing as yet? Apologies if its posted somewhere already. I havent seen it as yet. Thanks. It's a 1-year deal worth up to $2.2M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NI Bills Fan Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) Thanks Doc. Potentially excellent value. Also good news from a TV coverage standpoint for UK based Bills fans I think... the sky sports coverage often talked up Obada and had him on for a few interviews throughout last season. Having him and (maybe) Wade on the roster next season will mean plenty of Bills related discussion and hopefully live games. Edited March 25, 2021 by NI Bills Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, BearNorth said: Also wondering if Star will tie up more folks in the trenches that our interior DL did last year, meaning a little more space for the ends. All Star ties up is cap space. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 hoping star having the year off gives his body time to recover like ingcognito and he comes in as a force. would absolutely help this guy get after the qb. our rotation is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Does this mean they cut Christian Wade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Does this mean they cut Christian Wade? Why would they? Are they at the 90 player limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Doc said: Why would they? Are they at the 90 player limit? Look up! Anyway, I like how the Bills PR department felt they had to phonetically spell this kids name for the fans. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: Look up! Anyway, I like how the Bills PR department felt they had to phonetically spell this kids name for the fans. lol Hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Doc said: It's a 1-year deal worth up to $2.2M. The devil is always in the details of the "up to" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: The devil is always in the details of the "up to" Yup. The most important takeaway is that at-most it's $2.2M, which is peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 10:11 AM, whatdrought said: and that defense wasn’t exactly dominant, so it isn’t like he benefitted from a great surrounding cast. Ive heard of this for Cougar addiction... do you think it transfers?... Cougars are great! They always pick up the check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Lots of potential. Good signing. I wouldn’t be surprised if Beane scores again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 2:24 PM, Success said: The Panther thing is....concerning. But I have 100% faith in Beane. Why is it concerning? He wasn't even in Carolina the same time as McDermott and Beane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Mountain Man said: Why is it concerning? He wasn't even in Carolina the same time as McDermott and Beane I don’t understand people’s issue with former panthers. If they were there when Beane was he obviously knows and likes them because he scouted them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Not at the table Karlos said: I don’t understand people’s issue with former panthers. If they were there when Beane was he obviously knows and likes them because he scouted them. Efe Obada didn't overlap Beane or McDermott. He was signed at the end of May, 2017 as an international pathways player. Beane took the GM job in Buffalo at the beginning of May, 2017. There are two links to the team: 1) Mario Addison who joined the Bills last season and who played next to Obada in 2018-2019 2) DL coach Eric Washington who joined the Bills last season If anyone should know what Obada is capable of that would be Washington, who coached him for 2 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 13 hours ago, Doc said: Yup. The most important takeaway is that at-most it's $2.2M, which is peanuts. Are these peanuts encrusted with diamonds? But then you can't eat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Efe Obada didn't overlap Beane or McDermott. He was signed at the end of May, 2017 as an international pathways player. Beane took the GM job in Buffalo at the beginning of May, 2017. There are two links to the team: 1) Mario Addison who joined the Bills last season and who played next to Obada in 2018-2019 2) DL coach Eric Washington who joined the Bills last season If anyone should know what Obada is capable of that would be Washington, who coached him for 2 yrs. It would not shock me if Beane was involved in scouting Obada only a month or so before leaving Carolina. Edited March 26, 2021 by JohnBonhamRocks phrasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Efe Obada didn't overlap Beane or McDermott. He was signed at the end of May, 2017 as an international pathways player. Beane took the GM job in Buffalo at the beginning of May, 2017. There are two links to the team: 1) Mario Addison who joined the Bills last season and who played next to Obada in 2018-2019 2) DL coach Eric Washington who joined the Bills last season If anyone should know what Obada is capable of that would be Washington, who coached him for 2 yrs. Thanks but I already knew that. I made a post about it a week or so ago. My post is about the people that constantly whine about former panthers coming here Edited March 26, 2021 by Not at the table Karlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: It would not shock me if Beane was involved in scouting Obada only a month or so before leaving Carolina. He may have done, though I don't think scouting potential low-end roster additions was his primary Carolina role. And how is scouting a guy on film in Carolina different from scouting a guy on film in Buffalo? Just now, Not at the table Karlos said: Thanks but I already knew that Then why did you say "If they were there when Beane was he obviously knows and likes them"? There's no "if they were there" in this case and several others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 47 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: He may have done, though I don't think scouting potential low-end roster additions was his primary Carolina role. And how is scouting a guy on film in Carolina different from scouting a guy on film in Buffalo? All I’m saying is I wouldn’t be shocked if he scouted him in Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: All I’m saying is I wouldn’t be shocked if he scouted him in Carolina. I see your point, and he may well have been part of some scouting or convo earlier that spring. My point is I don't think having previously scouted the guy on film etc. would form a particular connection. I'm sure he's scouted many guys since. I think the connection is that McDermott is highly motivated to find players who "buy in" to his defensive system. That was apparently some of the strongest feedback he got after he was fired from Philly. I think it's significant that players like Tre' White and Micah Hyde talked about everyone being "bought in" before the AFC Championship game, with the implication maybe they weren't in Week 6. One way to assure that is to focus on guys where someone on the team has deeper knowledge - and in this case, having Carolina's DL coach and two former Carolina DL players able to give "scouting reports" is probably very significant. Personally, I'm a little "twitchy" about ultimate success in a system where it's evidently a regular and significant struggle to get the front 7 to "buy in", to the extent that perhaps sometimes this concern even supercedes going after the absolute best, most physically gifted players. I keep thinking of Wade Phillips commenting to the effect that "if you can't fit a talented guy into your system, maybe your system needs to change". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 7:27 AM, YoloinOhio said: Watch out Wade - he could take over the coffee with the Bills segment Its now going to be tea with the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: He may have done, though I don't think scouting potential low-end roster additions was his primary Carolina role. And how is scouting a guy on film in Carolina different from scouting a guy on film in Buffalo? Then why did you say "If they were there when Beane was he obviously knows and likes them"? There's no "if they were there" in this case and several others. I was talking about the people that get bent out of shape about us signing former panthers in general. Edited March 26, 2021 by Not at the table Karlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par73 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 10:08 AM, YoloinOhio said: Played in 16 games in 2020, starting 1. 5.5 sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 2 Fumble Recoveries, & 15 QB hits. Yet another Panther. On the upside, he had more sacks last year than any Bill-- as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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