Mat68 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 They have the tight to match. I think they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, NastyNateSoldiers said: I just can’t believe a 4th string DT or a bk up Safety like Neal is more important to our front office then a starting guard like Bates, especially since Bates played like a man possessed towards the end of the season. I just don’t get it. !! The legend grows! Bates is approaching Duke Williams level myth-making! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 hours ago, MJS said: He is not a backup, he is our starter. If he leaves that is one more hole we need to fill. When he stepped into the lineup it is the best our oline has looked in years. People can be excited about the team and the new players and still be concerned that we are potentially losing a quality offensive lineman. I've been pounding the table for Bates to have more playing time for a couple of years now. He is a good player. If he leaves, he'll be a starter in this league for a long time. If you don't believe that, fine, but the fact that multiple teams are interested in him shows that he isn't just some backup caliber JAG. He’s not considered a starter by the team or valued as such. Bobby Johnson is gone. Kromer will decide who he wants. This shows they like him enough to bring him back to compete for a spot but not enough to render him difficult to replace. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfandBills Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Mr. WEO said: !! The legend grows! Bates is approaching Duke Williams level myth-making! Just wait until/if he accepts a contract offer from another team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 So it’s safe to say anything below 4 million is a moot point. So the real question is how much more will a team be willing to pay above 4 for Ryan Bates knowing the Bills can simply match. Is Ryan Bates a 6 million dollar a year player? Beane obviously doesn’t think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Just now, GolfandBills said: Just wait until/if he accepts a contract offer from another team ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: He’s not considered a starter by the team or valued as such. Bobby Johnson is gone. Kromer will decide who he wants. This shows they like him enough to bring him back to compete for a spot but not enough to render him difficult to replace. You don't know that. All we know is that they gave him the lower tender. That could be for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is a gamble that other teams wouldn't be interested and they could save a bit against the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, MJS said: You don't know that. All we know is that they gave him the lower tender. That could be for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is a gamble that other teams wouldn't be interested and they could save a bit against the cap. The money and tender shows the value they place on the player 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 It is also possible that the Bills are thinking more long term deal and are looking at Bates' other offers to set the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieEm Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 21 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: As long as it’s not Cody Ford… Never know maybe Kromer coaches Cody up into a decent guard for the Bills. Sometimes the scheme/coaching isn't a good match but with a different one he may find his game at the nfl level. If not they can release him after preseason no harm in giving him a opportunity to salvage a spot. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 44 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: As long as it’s not Cody Ford… I checked out on Ford but if coach sees the tape and sees something he can work with, I'll have to trust the process 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 hours ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: I know you are kidding to some degree, but think we see them double up on IOL and WR in the draft. I agree CB and WR will be the first two picks most likely. I actually wouldn't be surprised if they take 3 o linemen. Beane mentioned something about his top priority being protecting Allen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 We DO need a thread for every time someone thinks of Fitz, however. No pinned threads for that wedding ring wearing Harvard man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Bills won’t match. Bates choosing money over opportunity. Not a great career decision. He's not gone yet. I believe the Bills have a week to match any offer he gets, and so far I haven't heard that he's even gotten an offer. Edited March 19, 2022 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Bills won’t match. Bates choosing money over opportunity. Not a great career decision. Bates has never been paid. Undrafted player. He might not get another opportunity. He’s got to explore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfandBills Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Bills won’t match. Bates choosing money over opportunity. Not a great career decision. Makes no sense… Obviously he’ll get an opportunity if a team is going to pay him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 A lot of times I wonder if a team meets with a RFA to show the love and build a relationship for when they become a UFA the next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said: Bills won’t match. Bates choosing money over opportunity. Not a great career decision. So a team is going to pay him and not give him an opportunity? Interesting take. I’d bet that whoever signs him, will start him. Meanwhile….he might not even be good enough to be our starter this year….never know how Kromer feels about him in his system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 27 minutes ago, NewEra said: So a team is going to pay him and not give him an opportunity? Interesting take. I’d bet that whoever signs him, will start him. Meanwhile….he might not even be good enough to be our starter this year….never know how Kromer feels about him in his system Opportunity to win the Superbowl, i believe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Motor26 said: Would like them to select Zion Johnson if he’s there. Has played both guard spots and left tackle in college and supposedly looked good playing center as well at the senior bowl. Beane said they need to protect Josh and they love guys with positional flexibility. If we lose bates I think he is def in play 1 hour ago, NewEra said: So a team is going to pay him and not give him an opportunity? Interesting take. I’d bet that whoever signs him, will start him. Meanwhile….he might not even be good enough to be our starter this year….never know how Kromer feels about him in his system I think Kromer would love him Kromer seems to like those athletic move guys and thats Bates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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