BillsFanForever19 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) Really wild. Von's video diary of going through the process of Free Agency and ultimately signing with the Bills from his YouTube page. Includes him talking to Josh Allen on the phone, his dad telling him to go to Buffalo, and him saying goodbye to Sean McVay. Edited April 1, 2022 by BillsFanForever19 8 12 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfandBills Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Wow what a tough life that man has. 1 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Love what is Dad said to him about the Bills. 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Negan said: Love what is Dad said to him about the Bills. Papa Miller is now a folk hero in Buffalo. 45 minutes ago, GolfandBills said: Wow what a tough life that man has. To the victor go the spoils. Edited April 1, 2022 by BillsFanForever19 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Very cool behind the scenes look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NI Bills Fan Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) Great watch, thanks for posting. The only slightly negative takeaway I have is that his (and his agents) reaction to the deal offered by the Bills suggests we may have been able to save a few $ and offer a bit less. However that may have opened the door for Cleveland/Dallas/LA so maybe not. And yes ... his dad is a legend already! Edited April 1, 2022 by NI Bills Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 That was excellent as you rarely get a glimpse into the free agency process through the eyes of a premier player. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToGoGo Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Props to dad for seeing things clearly. It was the smart decision. 2 minutes ago, NI Bills Fan said: Great watch, thanks for posting. The only slightly negative takeaway I have is that his (and his agents) reaction to the deal offered by the Bills suggests we may have been able to save a few $ and offer a bit less. However that may have opened the door for Cleveland/Dallas/LA so maybe not. And yes ... his dad is a legend already! We can be competitive with the Jamison Crowders and Duke Johnsons of the world, but for superstars we have to pay the Buffalo tax. The dude just came from LA/Bahamas/Miami to cold, lonely, and barren OP for a photo op. We needed to offer more than Dallas and LA. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NI Bills Fan Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, ToGoGo said: Props to dad for seeing things clearly. It was the smart decision. We can be competitive with the Jamison Crowders and Duke Johnsons of the world, but for superstars we have to pay the Buffalo tax. The dude just came from LA/Bahamas/Miami to cold, lonely, and barren OP for a photo op. We needed to offer more than Dallas and LA. yes, fair point, I'm really just nitpicking. The main thing is we got him, now... LFG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 This just goes to show the polar opposite view of Buffalo now, with Josh Allen, than 5 years ago. Hitting on a legit superstar QB changes everything. I can't wait for the 2022 season to get here. This team is something special. 7 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Thanks for the Video! My First thoughts are Wow! Finally a life I can relate too! Got to run, Josh is calling. 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Honestly sounds like the Bills offer was the best financially by far. My guess is the Rams went 4 years at 14 per or something that was really 2 years. That’s what I got from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Very cool video. I wonder what the Rams offered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 hours ago, NI Bills Fan said: Great watch, thanks for posting. The only slightly negative takeaway I have is that his (and his agents) reaction to the deal offered by the Bills suggests we may have been able to save a few $ and offer a bit less. However that may have opened the door for Cleveland/Dallas/LA so maybe not. And yes ... his dad is a legend already! yes, slightly overpaid, but Von knows this, and knows there is only one reason the Bills made this offer. I think the overpayment will increase Von’s level of commitment to extend his HOF career and be worth it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 3 hours ago, NI Bills Fan said: Great watch, thanks for posting. The only slightly negative takeaway I have is that his (and his agents) reaction to the deal offered by the Bills suggests we may have been able to save a few $ and offer a bit less. However that may have opened the door for Cleveland/Dallas/LA so maybe not. And yes ... his dad is a legend already! Bills just offered what Chandler Jones got so it's likely another team would have ended up at that same amount. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I saw no mention of deers. Disappointed. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 From this "Bitcoin" Barkley article Quote Barkley saw as Allen “had his GM hat on” trying to recruit linebacker Von Miller to join the Bills. “We were laughing at some of the texts he was sending him trying to get him to come to Buffalo to work,” Barkley said. I NEED to see those texts. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 In some alternate world Von Miller is having a press conference telling why he wants to go to Cleveland Browns. His agent said Cleveland was interested and he did not say "No way, not interested in playing there but if you can use them like Deshaun Watson's douche rag to get a better offer with Rams I am okay." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Lost said: Bills just offered what Chandler Jones got so it's likely another team would have ended up at that same amount. Yeah, using Jones' contract as a benchmark, it's virtually the same deal. What would be the quibble over, $500K less per year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I wonder if Von Miller knows in some states it is illegal to record phone calls without other party's permission? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Limeaid said: I wonder if Von Miller knows in some states it is illegal to record phone calls without other party's permission? Well there was his dad, his agent, and Josh, and we only heard Miller's side of the McVay call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 This dude is a true star. What a great presence to have on the team. And I loved hearing Josh playing it cool on the phone. Such a smooth operator. Nailed it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma Pecoraro Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Once the drone lands and the nautical glamour evaporates. What is a tedious 17 minutes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) First player I've ever heard talk about doing research on a franchise before he was drafted and then saying "huge fan of Bruce Smith, huge fan of Cornelius Bennett". Most of the guys on our team RIGHT NOW don't know who those players are. Edited April 1, 2022 by DrDawkinstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: First player I've ever heard talk about doing research on a franchise before he was drafted and then saying "huge fan of Bruce Smith, huge fan of Cornelius Benett". Most of the guys on our team RIGHT NOW don't know who those players are. I have sure they know who they are especially if they are on the Bills. Their pictures and jerseys are everywhere at 1 Bills Drive. And who doesnt know of Bruce Smith as an NFL player?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, aceman_16 said: I have sure they know who they are especially if they are on the Bills. Their pictures and jerseys are everywhere at 1 Bills Drive. And who doesnt know of Bruce Smith as an NFL player?!? Plenty of these players can’t even identify which teams play in which divisions, not a stretch to imagine they don’t know who Bruce Smith is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, aceman_16 said: I have sure they know who they are especially if they are on the Bills. Their pictures and jerseys are everywhere at 1 Bills Drive. And who doesnt know of Bruce Smith as an NFL player?!? I think youd be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 That was flat awesome to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Limeaid said: I wonder if Von Miller knows in some states it is illegal to record phone calls without other party's permission? I'm sure his people received clearance from Josh before putting the video together. Other than that, it was just his agent, his dad, and all we heard from the McVay call was Von's side of it. For all we know, Von may have told Josh on the call that he was being video recorded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) Fun video. I liked hearing that his dad was really advocating for Buffalo. Josh Allen is a real draw for free agents, but also just the entire organization and the respect that they have built up over the last few years. Buffalo is one of the most respected organizations in the league now, and that is apparent. 1 hour ago, DrDawkinstein said: First player I've ever heard talk about doing research on a franchise before he was drafted and then saying "huge fan of Bruce Smith, huge fan of Cornelius Bennett". Most of the guys on our team RIGHT NOW don't know who those players are. There was that video that Von did with Bruce a few years ago, so we know it isn't just him researching before he signed with Buffalo. He has been a fan of Bruce Smith for a long time. Maybe that started when he thought he would be drafted by Buffalo, but it's pretty cool nonetheless. I liked his quote "I've always had a little Buffalo Bill in my blood." Edited April 1, 2022 by MJS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 8 hours ago, Limeaid said: I wonder if Von Miller knows in some states it is illegal to record phone calls without other party's permission? Its the bahamas....you can literally drug someone and take their kidney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Pretty obvious after that video that the main reason he came here was because of the money. Which is totally fine as long as he produces. My concern is how he does as the focal point on a line with no other legit pass rush threat other than maybe Ed Oliver. He's not the Von Miller of 2015. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 1 hour ago, QB Bills said: Pretty obvious after that video that the main reason he came here was because of the money. Which is totally fine as long as he produces. My concern is how he does as the focal point on a line with no other legit pass rush threat other than maybe Ed Oliver. He's not the Von Miller of 2015. Yeah, that video didn't give me the warm fuzzies it gave everyone else. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Hilarious that after the call with his agent when he learns the Buffalo offer details, he sees it's 11:11 am, like a sign of the stars aligning or something. It's become a well-documented part of the toxic digital playbook to text exes and crushes at 11:11, 12:12, 12:34, etc., so that they read into the timing. His agent did that for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 37 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: My impression as well…. who cares so long as he produces. The Bills are still essentially the only NFL team he's chosen to be on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 19 hours ago, BillsFanForever19 said: Really wild. Von's video diary of going through the process of Free Agency and ultimately signing with the Bills from his YouTube page. Includes him talking to Josh Allen on the phone, his dad telling him to go to Buffalo, and him saying goodbye to Sean McVay. Bean you son of a ***** you did it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 9 hours ago, LeGOATski said: This dude is a true star. What a great presence to have on the team. And I loved hearing Josh playing it cool on the phone. Such a smooth operator. Nailed it! BUT, it felt like he was gonna cry that he had to leave LA. I suspect he will love what the Bills team and fans offer in many ways, and after he collects all those dollars LA is more likely to be in his future than WNY. (I’m NOT blaming him.) He will be a serious pro, but he came off as disappointed and going for the money, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 3 hours ago, QB Bills said: Pretty obvious after that video that the main reason he came here was because of the money. Which is totally fine as long as he produces. My concern is how he does as the focal point on a line with no other legit pass rush threat other than maybe Ed Oliver. He's not the Von Miller of 2015. Do you think if dolphins would have offered 2 million a year more Von would be a dolphins today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 30 minutes ago, Augie said: BUT, it felt like he was gonna cry that he had to leave LA. I suspect he will love what the Bills team and fans offer in many ways, and after he collects all those dollars LA is more likely to be in his future than WNY. (I’m NOT blaming him.) He will be a serious pro, but he came off as disappointed and going for the money, IMO. I would say money AND legacy with the whole "win the SB with 3 teams" potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Augie said: BUT, it felt like he was gonna cry that he had to leave LA. I suspect he will love what the Bills team and fans offer in many ways, and after he collects all those dollars LA is more likely to be in his future than WNY. (I’m NOT blaming him.) He will be a serious pro, but he came off as disappointed and going for the money, IMO. I don't think he just came here for the money. He even said to McVay, it wasn't all about the money. He'd have taken a little less to stay with them. It was the money AND the fact that we're a Super Bowl favorite. He couldn't pass up the money and the opportunity to be the only player in NFL history to win 3 rings with 3 different squads. He seems to be a very deep person who obviously really loved being a Ram. He probably thought he wasn't going to leave there. So it was difficult for him to have to turn his back on them after publicly saying he wanted to run it back. I don't blame him for that. I also think part of it is he doesn't want his Rams fans and family to think he doesn't care and he just left for the money. He wanted to show them he did care about them. By acting in this fashion it changes the narrative from "screw you Von" to "aw we loved you too Von, we're rooting for you even though you're no longer here". And honestly, even if he did just come for the money (which I don't believe is the case), I wouldn't really care. Because he's not the type of player to take the money and not put in the work. He's an all timer when it comes to preparation and production. And to me, having that is all that matters to me. 11 hours ago, LeGOATski said: This dude is a true star. What a great presence to have on the team. And I loved hearing Josh playing it cool on the phone. Such a smooth operator. Nailed it! Yeah, I don't think we've ever had a Buffalo Bill who's been on Dancing with the Stars and Saturday Night Live. He's a next level Superstar. Edited April 2, 2022 by BillsFanForever19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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