Bye bye Beasley

[Chandler#81]

1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Why would we cut Star now?  He's not owed a roster bonus.  If we cut him now with a post-June1, we don't realize the higher cap savings until...post-June 1.

 

Beane likes to go into the draft with the "holes" in the roster filled.  Cutting Star right now (pre or post June1) would serve no useful purpose.

His contract is set regardless. We’re paying him this year unless the unlikely happens and we trade him. So we deal with it. Frankly, his stoutness at the point of attack can’t be overlooked and with Von now flying off the edge, possibilities are endless. Then, there’s the whole ‘avail’ability thing..

1 hour ago, MAJBobby said:

As I said, he is not part of the plan.  the FO is respected in the league because of taking care of players.  They could just due it now, and know their money for the draft picks is coming June 1.  And continue signing players while maintaining the respect of taking care of players that clearly are not in their plans.

 I don’t think you heard this correctly. A statement like this would have generated at least 15 threads here. I’m going with you heard it wrong and McBeane are expecting him to be here this year.

1 hour ago, MrEpsYtown said:

Adam Humphries. Similar type of agility, 4 years younger, so if you project his production it is on par with Beasley. Much cheaper without all the drama. A process guy who we were in on a few years ago before he went to the Titans. He is also a little bigger with better short are quickness. Perfect replacement. also a former Commie, so makes him kind of like a former Panther. 

 

 

Also some YAC ability

Hauntingly familiar looking but for all those catches, only 2 broken tackles? Pass.

Edited March 17, 2022 by Chandler#81

[leh-nerd skin-erd]

1 hour ago, billsfan1959 said:

 

The one thing nobody can question is that he gave everything he had for this team, every time he stepped on the field - exactly the kind of player Bills fans have historically loved. 

Excellent point and spot on.  Going one step further, he was a fan favorite—a warrior who came up big in games, a guy who played through pain—clearly connected with JA—who can forget the “I love you Josh Allen” comments—and his teammates.  
 

I recall watching him play for Dallas and thinking how great it would be to have a player like that on our team.  
 

I wish him well and appreciate all he did for the franchise in a short time.  He was part of the crew that made the Bills fun to watch again.    
 

Great player. 

[Patrick Duffy]

1 minute ago, Chandler#81 said:

His contract is set regardless. We’re paying him this year unless the unlikely happens and we trade him. So we deal with it. Frankly, his stoutness are the point of attack can’t be overlooked and with Von now flying off the edge, possibilities are endless. Then, there’s the whole ‘avail’ability thing..

Yeah I mean I have a really hard time seeing any team trading for him with that contract..but crazy things can happen sometimes. Would really surprise me though

[JaCrispy]

I’m gonna miss that little dude with the missing tooth...Every time he caught a pass I would scream “Joe Dirt” at the TV...😁

[muppy]

Well, at this point he is no longer our concern, no longer a Bill. I agree with the well wishes and will be interested in where he does land. I'll be especially curious about his new compensation. Will teams completely disregard his political / vax rules and sign him based on his athleticism alone?

 

I dont know for certain but I think if a team needs his skillset (which we all agree he has a Lot of positive attributes in his game) they'll sign him regardless. That;s another teams decision now. I just really hope he goes to a non AFC East division team. Seeing his success AGAINST us would suck Im not gonna lie.

 

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2 minutes ago, leh-nerd skin-erd said:

Excellent point and spot on.  Going one step further, he was a fan favorite—a warrior who came up big in games, a guy who played through pain—clearly connected with JA—who can forget the “I love you Josh Allen” comments—and his teammates.  
 

I recall watching him play for Dallas and thinking how great it would be to have a player like that on our team.  
 

I wish him well and appreciate all he did for the franchise in a short time.  He was part of the crew that made the Bills fun to watch again.    
 

Great player. 

the best word I can think of to describe Cole Beasley is Tough and CLUTCH.

3 minutes ago, JaCrispy said:

I’m gonna miss that little dude with the missing tooth...Every time he caught a pass I would scream “Joe Dirt” at the TV...😁

BBBBBEEEAAASSSSBoooooooooooooooooBeasssssssssssssBoooooooooooooooo..Which was it eh? haha probably BOTH.....he had his detractors clearly.....I wouldn't have booed him myself.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 hour ago, MAJBobby said:

And the same could have been said about Beasley 15 min ago.  He will be cut.  

 

Jones

Settle 

Phillips

Oliver

Ankou

Star (how many DTs do you want?)

 

All of the things on that list are not equal - Ankou has yet to show he can start in the NFL as a DT.  He got 2 chances in Cleveland and one in Tennessee, and in both cases the team said "Moving right along...."  He got about 1/3 of the snaps in 3 games for Buffalo and an obviously hindered Star got his job right back when available.  At this point, yes he's on the roster but until he earns it, he's strictly a backup/PS guy.

 

Second, the 1TDTs currently on the roster are Jones and Lotulelei, in a system where the DC and HC insist on rotation.  If we cut Star, it leaves a hole.  Settle may be able to play a bit of 1TDT; it's a waste of Oliver's best skills; Phillips can not play 1TDT.

 

14 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said:

His contract is set regardless. We’re paying him this year unless the unlikely happens and we trade him. So we deal with it. Frankly, his stoutness at the point of attack can’t be overlooked and with Von now flying off the edge, possibilities are endless. Then, there’s the whole ‘avail’ability thing..

 

I don't know what you mean by "contract set regardless" - we would save cap space if we cut Star, and more if we cut him post-June 1.

 

But I think the Bills value Star still, and have no motivation to cut him until/unless they have at leat 2 1TDTs on the roster who are better.

[mob16151]

I just know he's going to Tennessee.

[Blainorama5]

2 hours ago, Process said:

Bye!

 

Just need to cut Star and all the fat = gone. 

I always thought fat = flavor.

 

Maybe I've been watching too many cooking show with the lil woman.... 

 

[H2o]

Adios #11. Thanks for signing up to play with 1, 7. Catching passes on the regs, a first down connection....ok, that's all I got.

[Scott7975]

1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Don't both statements mean that, though?

 

 

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.

 

They could mean the same thing but they don't necessarily mean the same thing.  "Cole Beasley asked for a trade" means that Beasley wanted out of Buffalo.  "The Bills gave Cole Beasley permission to seek a trade." Could mean numerous things.  It could mean Beasley wanted out.  It could mean the Bills wanted Beasley out.  It could mean it was mutually exclusive.  It could mean other stuff too.

[BillsFanForever19]

2 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

 

Doesnt mean he wont come back at lower offer

 

If that were going to happen, they wouldn't have released him. His requesting permission to seek a trade meant either he simply wanted out, period, or we approached him about a lower offer and he wasn't interested. During that time being allowed to speak to other teams, he surely found out what other teams would pay him. If our offer ended up being the best option for him after speaking with teams, they'd have reworked the deal, not outright released him.

[Buffalosouth]

Time to focus on the rap career. Thanks for your service Mr. Beasley

[Hapless Bills Fan]

34 minutes ago, Blainorama5 said:

I always thought fat = flavor.

 

Maybe I've been watching too many cooking show with the lil woman.... 

 

 

I actually thought that for DT and OG, fat was an essential to success

[Hapless Bills Fan]

36 minutes ago, mob16151 said:

I just know he's going to Tennessee.

 

Hmmmm.  Why?

[Hapless Bills Fan]

2 hours ago, Rubes said:

Pretty much knew this was coming. Nobody would offer a draft pick for him and his salary.

 

 

Call me naive, but I was hoping for a servicable CB

[Patrick Duffy]

46 minutes ago, mob16151 said:

I just know he's going to Tennessee.

Your guess is as good as mine, but I'd be willing to bet where he is NOT going........Dallas

[Freddie's Dead]

No more "Gee Beas, you're goofy".  Farewell Cole Beasley, and we thank you.

[Tenhigh]

I'm going to miss the guy, he was an incredibly clutch player when we desperately needed one.   Nobody picked up 3rd downs like Beas.  As for the twitter issues with the league and NFLPA, it never bothered me personally, and I don't think that it really bothered the team either. In my opinion it is a weird thing to boo a player for your own team over.  

Edited March 17, 2022 by Tenhigh

[Draconator]

 

[Rubes]

25 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Call me naive, but I was hoping for a servicable CB

 

I may call you naive, but I would never call you Shirley.

 

[WMDman]

Thank you cole, you were my moms fav player...

[Brandon]

That's too bad,  I liked Beasley.  That being said, watching him play this past season,  I think it was time.  

[In Summary]

3 hours ago, Magox said:

Loved what he brought to the table.  Came up big in big games, super dependable, tough and very productive for the Bills.

 

Great signing and helped Josh in his development.   He will be missed but it’s the right move.

Arguably the most willing of any of our receivers to take a beating to make the play.  I'm guessing we'll ask the tight ends to pick up the underneath yards.

[Simon]

7 minutes ago, In Summary said:

Arguably the most willing of any of our receivers to take a beating to make the play.  I'm guessing we'll ask the tight ends to pick up the underneath yards.

 

Diggs has been regularly opening himself up and willingly taking a pounding since he got here.

There's been multiple instances where I've found myself yelling "Geebus kid, get your ass down"

[Dr. K]

He's a good, gutsy player, and on the field he did a lot for this team. 

[Brandon]

9 minutes ago, In Summary said:

Arguably the most willing of any of our receivers to take a beating to make the play.  I'm guessing we'll ask the tight ends to pick up the underneath yards.

 

That probably explains the interest in McKissic as well. 

 

Rather than the TEs,  I also wonder if,  while everyone is expecting a speed type slot WR,  maybe they take Treylon Burks at 25. 

[ArtVandalay]

Loved Beaz and his time here, but at 33 years old he lost a considerable amount of his explosiveness.  It was extremely noticeable. He's taken a lot of hits and not a big guy.  It had to be done. 

 

Best of luck to him in his post-football career. Maybe he tries to hang around for another year or two somewhere else but his days of being an impact slot guy are likely over. 

[Ray Stonada]

Over on Instgram, McKenzie posted a nice tribute to Bease:

 

"zee_thoven: Thank you for the wisdom, encouragement, laughs and just being a helluva teammate/brother to me. Love you ✊🏾❤️"

 

And Cole replied like:

 

"bease11: You know I got love for you big dog. Josh is in good hands. It’s been awesome to see you grow and take constructive criticism from me like a champ. That takes humility and I learned just as much from you as you may have from me if not more. Go show em what you’ve been ready for your whole life."

 

Now that's a great guy. Whatever you feel about his vax stance, he's a stand up guy and he gave us all he had. I think this was the right choice for Buffalo, but I appreciate Beasley and all he did.

 

 

[mob16151]

1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Hmmmm.  Why?

 

They have AJ Brown,and pretty much nothing else. They may be in worse shape than Atlanta.

 

And they're a contender,which is something I'm assuming Beasley wants.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

Just now, mob16151 said:

 

They have AJ Brown,and pretty much nothing else. They may be in worse shape than Atlanta.

 

And they're a contender,which is something I'm assuming Beasley wants.

I just wonder if he’s a scheme fit for their passing game.  They seem like run it down your throat then throw over your head

[mob16151]

7 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

I just wonder if he’s a scheme fit for their passing game.  They seem like run it down your throat then throw over your head

 

They still need a safety blanket for Tannehill. And unlike the colts they know who their QB will be.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 hour ago, In Summary said:

Arguably the most willing of any of our receivers to take a beating to make the play.  I'm guessing we'll ask the tight ends to pick up the underneath yards.

I don’t agree with that, Diggs lays himself out there constantly

[HurlyBurly51]

[The Jokeman]

1 hour ago, Brandon said:

 

That probably explains the interest in McKissic as well. 

 

Rather than the TEs,  I also wonder if,  while everyone is expecting a speed type slot WR,  maybe they take Treylon Burks at 25. 

Drake London or Jahan Dotson are the top 2 on my list.

[JimBob2232]

I know we need a CB - but man Jahan Dotson would fit in so nicely here.

[JohnNord]

Politics aside, Cole was an excellent Buffalo Bill.  There’s not a doubt in mind that he help Josh grow as QB - especially in 2020 where he was his security blanket.  
 

He might be losing a step, but again zone defense he still knows where to get open. 

 

Because of his views he will probably never get the credit he deserves, which is too bad because he really boosted the offense 

[Chandler#81]

Speaking of absent WRs, has Sanders said anything about a possible return? I don’t wanna count him out til he’s counted out.

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

5 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

 

Doesnt mean he wont come back at lower offer

 

 

 

So how would that work?  Since the Bills just took a $1.5 mil cap hit by letting him go.  Would anything he were to resign for be on top of the $1.5 mil?

[Trekking]

4 hours ago, Scott7975 said:

 

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.

Because he got targets too late

[Scott7975]

9 minutes ago, Trekking said:

Because he got targets too late

 

That is not what you said.  You said this "Games we lost were games Josh ignored Beasley."

 

You were wrong.  Just own up.  You are wrong on your changed statement too so maybe you can own up now on both of these or maybe you want to move the goal posts again dig yourself deeper.  Just so you know, I looked at the games and Beasley was getting targets from the Bills first drive and throughout the game so you might want to just stop now.

Edited March 17, 2022 by Scott7975