Bye bye Beasley

[MAJBobby]

Now go get me Byron Pringle, please and thank you

[JDubya76]

Good luck to Cole, he was great for us. 

[K-9]

48 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

 

Doesnt mean he wont come back at lower offer

 

 

Stranger things have happened and never say never and all that, but after the strain of last season, I’d be shocked if he plays for us again at any price. 

[Blank Stare]

While I disagreed with his stance on Covid and how he handled getting the shot (from a team standpoint more so than personal choice), can’t thank the guy enough for what he did here. From Josh’s development to the clutch catch on a key down, Cole was there and integral to the team’s success. Wish him luck as he moves on (unless he signs with the cheats, at which point he’s dead to me 😜🤣). 

Edited March 17, 2022 by TheProcess

[hondo in seattle]

When he first came to Buffalo, it was a match made in Heaven.  He loved Josh, the offense, his role in the offense, the fans.  And we all loved him back.  

 

Somehow much of that fell apart.   

 

I think it's odd we couldn't find a trade partner.  But at least by releasing him - giving him the freedom he wants to play elsewhere - we gain much need cap space.  

[WotAGuy]

It all went downhill when he cut his hair. Fool. 

[papazoid]

permission to seek a trade = you're getting cut

[Scott7975]

Not shocking. Most of us seen this coming during last season.

[Meatloaf63]

44 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

Dueces.  Should have kept following his own advice when he came here and stayed off Social Media.

Which has absolutely nothing to do with his play on the field. 

[PromoTheRobot]

58 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

 

Doesnt mean he wont come back at lower offer

 

 

 

I was thinking he could go to the Patriots. But noodle-arm MacCorkle can't make the throws Josh can. It'll be like going from a Ferrari to a Yugo.

[Scott7975]

50 minutes ago, Trekking said:

This is going to bite us. Games we lost were games Josh ignored Beasley. Games we salvaged were games Josh ignored Beasley until the second half and then all of a sudden got over the hump. Daboll tried to ignore Beasley and go to less reliable options. 
 

I see us struggling down the wire without Beasley. His replacements are serviceable but aren’t as clutch. 

 

You might want to actually do some research before you spew nonsense.  In 4 of the Bills 6 losses, Beasley had 4 of his 6 highest target games.  9, 8, 8, and 7 targets in those losses.  Only two games seen higher targets of 10 and 11 against the Dolphins and WTF Football team.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

50 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

 

 

TBH, Bruce Nolan's distinction escapes me here.

 

Can someone explain?

[MAJBobby]

Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

TBH, Bruce Nolan's distinction escapes me here.

 

Can someone explain?

 

 

Sure Beasley ASKED to be Traded.  Bills gave permission to shop per that ask. Nothing came from that and Cut.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

Just now, MAJBobby said:

 

 

Sure Beasley ASKED to be Traded.  Bills gave permission to shop per that ask. Nothing came from that and Cut.

 

Right.  So what is the distinction that Bruce Nolan is making where "“Cole Beasley asked for a trade” is NOT the same as “The #Bills gave Cole Beasley permission to seek a trade”?  'Cuz I doan gettit

[MAJBobby]

2 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Right.  So what is the distinction that Bruce Nolan is making where "“Cole Beasley asked for a trade” is NOT the same as “The #Bills gave Cole Beasley permission to seek a trade”?  'Cuz I doan gettit

One would be the player asking for the trade.  The other is the Team initiating the trade stuff.  

 

That is the distinction, Bills wanted him back at a certain price, Beasley wanted out.  Bills obliged. 

[Warcodered]

2 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Right.  So what is the distinction that Bruce Nolan is making where "“Cole Beasley asked for a trade” is NOT the same as “The #Bills gave Cole Beasley permission to seek a trade”?  'Cuz I doan gettit

Only distinction based on that phrasing that I can see is that he asked meaning it came from him, and not that he was told he could meaning it came from the team.

[Ralonzo]

47 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

McKissic was not a replacement for Beasley.  He was a back with great hands and strong YAC.

 

I think it's possible that Dorsey and Brady want to make more use of TE in the short/intermediate passing game.

Teams that don’t adjust get passed by. I think we got a look at where Dorsey is headed on O adding players that are chess pieces who can line up in multiple roles. The Howard signing allowing 12 formations where a TE can split for passing or stay inline for the run. McKenzie being less of a dedicated slot guy than Beasley, who can run jets or attack downfield with speed. The presumptive McKissic signing of a triple-threat back to thwart shells and attack any voids underneath with run or pass.

 

That last piece is still missing on the roster. Patterson could fit the role if the numbers can work. Or in the draft, I know Breece Hall is the hot name but a guy like Georgia’s James Cook who slides into rd 4 might actually be the better fit; if you thought McKissic was the answer to begin with, he’s basically McKissic with a 4.4 instead of 4.6.

[Scott7975]

6 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Right.  So what is the distinction that Bruce Nolan is making where "“Cole Beasley asked for a trade” is NOT the same as “The #Bills gave Cole Beasley permission to seek a trade”?  'Cuz I doan gettit

 

It means Beasley wanted out of Buffalo.

[babulator]

I'm pretty sure Madden says most teams would give us at least a 7th for him. 😊

[Hapless Bills Fan]

44 minutes ago, ProcessAccepted said:

Yeah me too. Will always be grateful for what he brought to the team and have great memories of the many key plays he made. Such a shame that the whole Covid thing happened and the tone changed this year. This little comment by McKenzie on OBL kinda sums it up best. Best of luck #11 wherever you suit up next (unless it's NE).

 

 

The thing that struck me about that was Tasker and Brown lecturing McKenzie on "Business 101", separating the restaurant phone from his cell phone!!!!

 

My belief during the season was that the "distraction" thing was 1000% overblown and not really an issue to Beasley or to the team, but McKenzie's comments do make it sound as though perhaps Beasley's mind wasn't 100% focused on football.

[YoloinOhio]

1 hour ago, MAJBobby said:

 

I can’t see this tweet for some reason, what does it say?

[Hapless Bills Fan]

4 minutes ago, Scott7975 said:

 

It means Beasley wanted out of Buffalo.

 

Don't both statements mean that, though?

 

1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

I can’t see this tweet for some reason, what does it say?

 

Quote is: " “Cole Beasley asked for a trade” is NOT the same as “The #Bills gave Cole Beasley permission to seek a trade”. Please don’t re-write history. Buffalo wasn’t gonna keep him at that cap number, and no other team bit at that cap number either, so he got released."

 

I mean, to me, they seem like the same thing - doesn't he have to ask for a trade to receive permission to seek one?

I'm sure to Nolan they're different statements, that's why I'm asking to be enlightened.

[BuffaloMatt]

I bet he signs with NE. 

[LABILLBACKER]

1 hour ago, Virgil said:

Loved what he did here for a while, but just was too much of a distraction considering his declining production.  I really hope we can find someone who can find gaps in the zone like he could

Wish him the best. Cole will always have a spot in Bills lore.....

[Buftex]

Just now, Scott7975 said:

 

It means Beasley wanted out of Buffalo.

Yeah.  All the back and forth stuff on twitter probably didn't help.  I think he took everything very personally.  When he commented publicly, about Bills fans "supposedly the best in the leauge" booing him early in the season, it felt like things changed.  I was at some of those early games, and I think, by and large, the fans loved Beasley...if people were booing him, it wasn't a large contingent.  But, the ego can be fragile...the voice of small handful of critics was much louder, for him, than the thousands of supportive voices.  Too bad...great player.

[MAJBobby]

3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I can’t see this tweet for some reason, what does it say?

That Beasley initiated the Trade.  Essentially he wanted to be traded and the Bills gave him the OK to seek trade.

 

Another version of this.

 

[Alphadawg7]

4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I can’t see this tweet for some reason, what does it say?

 

If you click on it you can see it on twitter.  Clarifies that it was Beasley and his agent that asked the Bills for a trade, which the Bills agreed to grant them permission to seek one out.  It wasn't the Bills who first put Beasley on the trading block.  

 

Beasley wanted out, could be because Beane approached him about a pay cut...could be he was frustrated (as he vocalized during last season) of getting booed and heckled in his own home stadium by fans near the bench...maybe a lack of commitment by Beane beyond this season...could be something totally different.  There has been no leaks to allude to what prompted his trade request, so anything is just 100% pure speculation.

 

But I think its a safe guess its likely something to do contractually (like us wanting to adjust his deal or something) or him just wanting a change in scenery after falling out of favor with his own fan base last year after things he kept arguing in the public eye.  Maybe a combo of both.  Who knows, but it was Beasley's side that requested a trade.  

 

Also:  Beane publicly said more than once he expected Cole to be here for his final year of his contract when asked in the off season about his future prior to Cole's trade request.  There is really no doubt whose side decided to seek a trade, and once he did, I am sure Beane was now of the mindset to cut him and take the cap savings if they don't find a trade given the player seemed to want out.  

Edited March 17, 2022 by Alphadawg7

[billsfan1959]

1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Don't both statements mean that, though?

 

In the end, they both do mean that, whether (1) Beasley just wanted out and asked for permission to seek a trade, or (2) Beasley wanted out after refusing to take a paycut and asking permission to seek a trade. While reasons may vary, either one ends up with Beasley choosing to want out.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

12 minutes ago, Warcodered said:

Only distinction based on that phrasing that I can see is that he asked meaning it came from him, and not that he was told he could meaning it came from the team.

 

Except that Beane did say in a presser that  Beasley talked to them and they responded.

 

But maybe the distinction to Nolan is "asked for a trade" means "I'm not happy here, Trade Me" vs. "granted permission to seek a trade" means "I know I'm Turk-bait to you, I don't want to take a pay cut, I'd like a chance to keep my current contract, can we ask around?"

[Warcodered]

Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Except that Beane did say in a presser that  Beasley talked to them and they responded.

 

But maybe the distinction to Nolan is "asked for a trade" means "I'm not happy here, Trade Me" vs. "granted permission to seek a trade" means "I know I'm Turk-bait to you, I don't want to take a pay cut, I'd like a chance to keep my current contract, can we ask around?"

The distinction is one is him asking to be traded, and the other is the team telling him "Hey you can go see if teams want to trade for you."

[Nitro]

Foregone conclusion that he would be released.  They gave him an opportunity to seek a trade but no one was buying.  He is effective WR and can help a team.  There is a slim chance that he comes back.  I wish him good luck.

[4_kidd_4]

But what about the raps???

[YoloinOhio]

1 hour ago, gobills404 said:

Lots of terrible jokes and blatant disrespect incoming

He’ll finally have time to get that tooth fixed 

[Mat68]

He helped Allen evolve to the Qb he is now.  Much repect for Bease.  I think the whole anti vax thing soured him to some.  Overall, Mckenzie will need to make a massive step up to mitigate his loss.  I expect Buffalo will be on the hunt for a cheaper vet to come in and help with that role and target share.

Edited March 17, 2022 by Mat68

[First Round Bust]

thanks for the great job you did for us

 

I hope he gets a shot elsewhere = except in NE or MIA or NYJ

 

 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 minute ago, Mat68 said:

He helped Allen evolve to the Qb he is now.  Much repect for Bease.  I think the whole anti vax thing soured him to some.  Overall, Mckenzie will need to make a massive step up to mitigate his loss.  I expect Buffalo will be on the hunt for a cheaper vet to come in and help with that role and target share.

 

I'm hoping they draft a good rookie WR.  And a rookie TE.  McKenzie is no spring chicken himself.

[First Round Bust]

21 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I can’t see this tweet for some reason, what does it say?

Buffalo Bills

@BuffaloBills

· 1h

We've released WR Cole Beasley. #BillsMafia

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 hour ago, Draconator said:

 

 

 

1 hour ago, gobills404 said:

Lots of terrible jokes and blatant disrespect incoming

 

1 hour ago, HappyDays said:

 

 

Will the Bills lend him a wheelbarrow to carry his "Heavy 11s" out of the building?

 

Couldn't resist a little jab myself....

[Patrick Duffy]

Well, this was kinda expected by many of us I assume. After his situation this past season it became a good probability. 

 

Wish him well though and thankful for his part in improving the passing game.

[Mat68]

4 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

I'm hoping they draft a good rookie WR.  And a rookie TE.  McKenzie is no spring chicken himself.

With Howard brought in Idk if TE is top of my list for needs.  CB 2 is my highest priority at the moment.  I wouldn't want to depend on a day 2 wr to make a big impact.  I think Buffalo is front and center for a vet wr.  One that misses on big money come in for a prove it deal and have Allen make you money next year and compete for a chip while it happens.