billvernsays Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) If nothing else putting a claim in for ZC would light a fire under Edmunds The Texans will eat a $12.8 million dead cap hit next year. With no guarantees for 2022 and a $275K dead cap hit for the remainder of this year, it's likely that a team claims him off waivers. Edited December 9, 2021 by billvernsays 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RoyBatty is alive Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Texans have been sitting people, keeping them out of games, totally dysfunctional and their HC is a borderline moron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billvernsays Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 We need to be in on him. Have him play for Edmunds on obvious run situations and Edmunds on passing downs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Good "between the tackles" LBer. Would really be an upgrade on AJ Klein's spot more than anything if he has anything left. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 check the Bills current cap situation, likely limits any roster move of any kind.... https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/cap/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, billvernsays said: We need to be in on him. Have him play for Edmunds on obvious run situations and Edmunds on passing downs Really? Be like importing cancer. He is the LAST thing this team needs, an uncooperative malcontent, late for meetings, didn't show up for his Covid testing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, billvernsays said: You need to cover to play in McDermott's scheme. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Would love to pick him up if is available and checks character boxes. Let’s see, he is a great player that’s for sure and fits our scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Just now, GunnerBill said: You need to cover to play in McDermott's scheme. I'd normally agree with you but given the current issues against the run, this would be a player I'd want. You need a run stopper like this guy, not only for his physical skill, but that corporate knowledge that could improve the defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 No thank you. Not an Edmunds fan, but this guy isnt an upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisele Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: No thank you. Not an Edmunds fan, but this guy isnt an upgrade. Agree. And I'm not 100% sure our players are the issue. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Get 'er done~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 GIT 'R' DUN!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Unless Cunningham can call plays on offense or catch the ball as a tight end, I'm not sure he'll fix what's ailing the Bills right now... 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Texans have been sitting people, keeping them out of games, totally dysfunctional and their HC is a borderline moron I think I'd rather just be called a moron than a borderline moron. Cuz if "borderline" I'd be nervous that I'd do one more dumb thing in front of you and then I would drop down to an official moron after that. If just a moron from the start, there's less to worry about - you already made up your mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, wppete said: Would love to pick him up if is available and checks character boxes. Let’s see, he is a great player that’s for sure and fits our scheme. In what way does he "fit our scheme"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, GunnerBill said: You need to cover to play in McDermott's scheme. AJ Klein say hello😂 52 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: No thank you. Not an Edmunds fan, but this guy isnt an upgrade. He wouldn't upgrade Edmunds but he may upgrade Klein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, billvernsays said: We need to be in on him. Have him play for Edmunds on obvious run situations and Edmunds on passing downs I don't know if I want 49 on the field at all. Stick a safety on the TE if you have to. Teams will run right at Edmunds constantly until something is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I wonder which afc team will scoop him. Seems like a good for the packers, who are going to be getting Jaire Alexander back soon. That team has done thing right. Losing their 3 best OL from last year, still rolling along. Making less mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I would want him if we can pay him league minimum the rest of the year. He would be useful against run first teams, like Pats* and Colts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetkings01 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 A LB that can’t cover…..just what we need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 won’t make it through waivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 36 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: In what way does he "fit our scheme"? Waiting on bated breath. This should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 We already lack depth at LB. With COVID etc this guy is a great insurance policy and an upgrade over Klein. We play NE two more times this year most likely. He can help. 6 minutes ago, streetkings01 said: A LB that can’t cover…..just what we need! Needed it vs the Pats 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Bills Fan Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I thought Edmunds would improve but he constantly picks the wrong hole and/or misses the tackle in the hole. He's an outside linebacker. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 33 minutes ago, streetkings01 said: A LB that can’t cover…..just what we need! We need a run stuffing LB that can hit the A-gap and stand up a guard. Edmund's coverage skills didn't help much Monday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 This dude absolutely lit up Josh Allen in 2019 playoff game on the QB sweep play in OT. Should have been a PF for targeting or helmet to helmet and led to a FG try. Love how Knox and Morse missed him as he cut through the Bills sweep of blockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Would he be willing to play Center? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yawning Frog Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: won’t make it through waivers i think he will make it through, he will end up just like OBJ and select from who wants him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 46 minutes ago, freddyjj said: Love how Knox and Morse missed him as he cut through the Bills sweep of blockers. Not to change topics, but what he did to Knox and Morse on that play is a classic example of what Edmunds can't do, or at least doesn't do nearly often enough! Edmunds would be blocked on that play, unable to get off it, and being steered to wherever the blocker wanted to take him, and Josh would still be running. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 hours ago, billvernsays said: If nothing else putting a claim in for ZC would light a fire under Edmunds The Texans will eat a $12.8 million dead cap hit next year. With no guarantees for 2022 and a $275K dead cap hit for the remainder of this year, it's likely that a team claims him off waivers. I don't get the "light a fire" remarks. Edmunds isn't strolling around playing tag. His playing his heart out. We can argue about his skill and effectiveness but, sorry, I think the idea that signing a backup LB will light a fire under him is ludicrous. I don't think Edmunds would play better at all. I think he's already playing the best he can play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 hours ago, billvernsays said: We need to be in on him. Have him play for Edmunds on obvious run situations and Edmunds on passing downs Do you think that teams might see that and pass on run downs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, freddyjj said: This dude absolutely lit up Josh Allen in 2019 playoff game on the QB sweep play in OT. Should have been a PF for targeting or helmet to helmet and led to a FG try. Love how Knox and Morse missed him as he cut through the Bills sweep of blockers. The worst-blocked play in the history of the NFL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwater cadet Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Right now I'm hurting so bad, I would pick up a box of used footballs if I think it would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, clearwater cadet said: Right now I'm hurting so bad, I would pick up a box of used footballs if I think it would help. "Goddamnit! I'd piss on a spark plug if I thought it'd do any good." -General Beringer, "WarGames". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billvernsays Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 I’m suggesting we claim him on waivers. All the Texans $$ was guaranteed, we’d get him for the league minimum If we do this. I don’t really see how this would be a bad thing, he’s the number 1 rated LBer vs the run in the past 3 years. Not wanting him because of $$ is an incorrect assumption because we could pick up his current contract and only be on the hook for $250k this year. At that rate, we COULD only play him in run only situations and be better suited for playoff weather or NE deep in December game situations. I get the character thing BUT at this point shouldn’t the locker room be strong enough to handle ZC? He’d be going from a dumpster fire to a playoff contender that he could really help out. Then we’d be in control to release him, restructure his contract, or trade him for SOMETHING next offseason. It’s a win-win for both sides Currently when teams are in situations where we know they are gonna run they still get positive yardage and I’m sick of it. Let’s stop making TE do things he’s awful at (e.g. Become an instinctive LBer in the run game) and allow him to mainly focus where he excels, blitzing and pass coverage. To the point that was made that “Gee, maybe other teams will pick up on this and throw when ZC is in the and Run when TE is in there” I say great!! that means WE are dictating what the other teams are doing for a change. They are forced to throw when they wouldn’t want to or pass when they should run. That’s called a strategic win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Let me know when a team cuts a good guard. The D is fine if the offense could score. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetkings01 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 5 hours ago, QCity said: We need a run stuffing LB that can hit the A-gap and stand up a guard. Edmund's coverage skills didn't help much Monday night. That’s not our defense…..we don’t need a Brandon Spikes. All teams are gonna do when they see him on the field is throw the ball and then you guys will be complaining about that. It’s only a handful of you guys that hate Edmunds ……some of think he’s actually a good NFL LB…..not elite but definitely above average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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