Trade Deadline (Nov 1) Bills Rumors / Speculation

[akcash]

Akers and a third (Bills 3rd) to Carolina, Moss to LA, CMC to Buffalo. 

 

I think Carolina bluffing. They probably want to get that contract off the books.

Edited October 18, 2022 by akcash

[Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD]

2 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Imagine Calvin Johnson aka Megatron in this offense. I’d kick the tires on what kind of shape he’s in…. Perhaps he wants a ring

He's no longer Megatron.

 

He's past his optimus prime

[BADOLBILZ]

27 minutes ago, akcash said:

Akers and a third (Bills 3rd) to Carolina, Moss to LA, CMC to Buffalo. 

 

I think Carolina bluffing. They probably want to get that contract off the books.

 

 

I'm sure they would love to.........they have one of the worst 2023 cap situations in the league......almost as bad as the Bills situation but with a losing team and no QB.

 

Thing is that trading or cutting McCaffrey doesn't give them immediate cap relief.........it accelerates a $20M+ cap charge for them.   The easier thing for them is to keep him and try to re-work his deal.   

[akcash]

Just now, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

I'm sure they would love to.........they have one of the worst 2023 cap situations in the league......almost as bad as the Bills situation but with a losing team and no QB.

 

Thing is that trading or cutting McCaffrey doesn't give them immediate cap relief.........it accelerates a $20M+ cap charge for them.   The easier thing for them is to keep him and try to re-work his deal.   

Oh ok I gotcha. Good to know thanks.

 

[MAJBobby]

9 hours ago, akcash said:

Akers and a third (Bills 3rd) to Carolina, Moss to LA, CMC to Buffalo. 

 

I think Carolina bluffing. They probably want to get that contract off the books.

A three way in the NFL. Yeah never happens. At least in trades. Off-field never know. 

Edited October 18, 2022 by MAJBobby

[Mcdermott]

54 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

A three way in the NFL. Yeah never happens. At least in trades. Off-field never know. 

Rarely happen. Of course there was that little Cornelius Bennett deal……

[Solomon Grundy]

https://sports.yahoo.com/teams-to-watch-in-christian-mc-caffrey-trade-talks-include-bills-49-ers-other-contenders-001928700.html

[Xwnyer]

51 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

https://sports.yahoo.com/teams-to-watch-in-christian-mc-caffrey-trade-talks-include-bills-49-ers-other-contenders-001928700.html

Moss and a fourth best I would do.  

[Solomon Grundy]

12 minutes ago, Xwnyer said:

Moss and a fourth best I would do.  

Personally, I'd give them a 2nd. It's basically an early 3rd round pick and I'm going all in, this season, for the crown. Motor is a nice player. CMC is a game changer

[John from Riverside]

12 hours ago, Allen2Diggs said:

He's no longer Megatron.

 

He's past his optimus prime

At this point I think he’s more jet fire

[hemma]

I’m wondering if Beane shakes loose via trade (for a pick) someone to help out with next year’s projected salary cap challenges.

 

Bueller?

[SCBills]

I'm definitely of the mindset that I wouldn't go higher than a 4th for a rental.  There are no Von Miller types out there, at least not that I know of.  ...and even with the Von Miller trade, LA made that move with every intention to lock him up long term.  They offered him 2 years guaranteed, where we offered 3.. they just got outbid due to their cap constraints.

[DasNootz]

20 minutes ago, hemma said:

I’m wondering if Beane shakes loose via trade (for a pick) someone to help out with next year’s projected salary cap challenges.

 

Bueller?

I think this is the likely scenario too.  We are deep right now and getting healthy. Short of a good-to-elite OL, I don't see a move that warrants giving up draft stock.  We are going to have a lot of financial decisions to make in near future.  The best way to keep this window open as long as possible is to continually retool with young cheap talent and pay our best players to stay.

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

12 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

I'm sure they would love to.........they have one of the worst 2023 cap situations in the league......almost as bad as the Bills situation but with a losing team and no QB.

 

Thing is that trading or cutting McCaffrey doesn't give them immediate cap relief.........it accelerates a $20M+ cap charge for them.   The easier thing for them is to keep him and try to re-work his deal.   

 

Or just trade him in the offseason when there are more suitors.  Nothing changes much between now and then.  If he gets injured, you can always cut him too.  

 

There's a decent chance the GM could be fired so he might be told no on CMC trades in general.  

[thenorthremembers]

16 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Imagine Calvin Johnson aka Megatron in this offense. I’d kick the tires on what kind of shape he’s in…. Perhaps he wants a ring

He is 37 and hasnt played football in seven years.  So in short, probably a better option than McKenzie.

[NickelCity]

Are there any OLine targets who make sense? If the Bills stumble, it's almost certainly going to be due to our OLine. 

[DCofNC]

Moss for Akers straight up, not need a change of scenes.

[RocCityRoller]

12 minutes ago, NickelCity said:

Are there any OLine targets who make sense? If the Bills stumble, it's almost certainly going to be due to our OLine. 

I looked at Carolina's OG and S situation. No bueno.

Didn't look at Texans who just canned Easterby.

 

In other news:

KC just restructured Kelce's contract. The move clears up $3 Million in cap space this year.

KC making moves for a trade?

Edited October 18, 2022 by RocCityRoller

[Boatdrinks]

KC just freed up some cap space by reworking Kelce’s deal. Hmmmm could that be for OBJ? I don’t see them being interested in McCaffrey 

[BuffaloBills1998]

1 minute ago, Boatdrinks said:

KC just freed up some cap space by reworking Kelce’s deal. Hmmmm could that be for OBJ? I don’t see them being interested in McCaffrey 

I doubt obj is going to KC. 

[Solomon Grundy]

29 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said:

I doubt obj is going to KC. 

I agree with this. It's either Buffalo or LA. 

[Warriorspikes51]

Apparently Chase Claypool is available. Packers and Giants said to be interested. 
What's your take on him?  He's had some issues.
When he's on, very good player.  Would he be a fit here with Chad Hall and Diggs coaching him up?
 

Edited October 19, 2022 by Warriorspikes51

[Bob Chandler's Hands]

Diggs isn't actually a coach, so far as I am aware. 

[thenorthremembers]

I think he is a lot like Gabe Davis.  Don't think he fills a need at the moment.

[Brand J]

From what I’ve seen of Claypool, he has all the physical gifts in the world, but bad things happen when he’s targeted, sort of like a much bigger McKenzie. I’d pass. If I was the Packers I’d pass too.

[L Ron Burgundy]

I am torn on him.  He sometimes dominates.  He sometimes plays like dirty did against the Chiefs.   Maybe it's being in a crap offense.  He would be a great red zone target for us.  

 

I feel like I'd want to improve elsewhere first but I would not dislike snagging him by any means.

1 minute ago, JayBaller10 said:

From what I’ve seen of Claypool, he has all the physical gifts in the world, but bad things happen when he’s targeted, sort of like a much bigger McKenzie. I’d pass. If I was the Packers I’d pass too.

Agree except on the Packers.  He could do damage there.

[RyanC883]

for a 7th rounder, sure.  Not much more.  Like others have said: sometimes he is on, other times he is just way off.  Not sure if Hall could get more consistently good play over him, or not.  He's also a bit of a headcase.  Steeler fans down here would LOVE to see him go, for what it's worth--although most Steeler fans are over reactionary.  

[Gugny]

I really liked when he sang about Wynona's big brown beaver.

[gonzo1105]

I'll pass. I know what he ran at the combine at his size but he doesn't play at that speed. The Bills look for guys who can separate from DB's and can get YAC this year and he isn't that guy. 

[Draconator]

4 minutes ago, Gugny said:

I really liked when he sang about Wynona's big brown beaver.

Did he also go to the D-M-V? 

[Utah John]

The Bills are set at WR and taking on a prima dona WR would push out one of the young guys, or Kumerow after he heals. 

 

The Packers could definitely use him much more than the Bills need him. 

 

Pass.

[LabattBlue]

30 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

Apparently Chase Claypool is available. Packers and Giants said to be interested. 
What's your take on him?  He's had some issues.
When he's on, very good player.  Would he be a fit here with Chad Hall and Diggs coaching him up?
 

No

[Charles Romes]

Isn’t this the guy that can’t separate and siran had all those passes defensed against in garbage time 

[SCBills]

33 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said:

I think he is a lot like Gabe Davis.  Don't think he fills a need at the moment.

 

Gabe has more game speed, better route running, is more physical and has better hands than Claypool.  

 

Claypool is more of a possession receiver that can get vertical on jump balls. 

[Jauronimo]

He would be a great reclamation project for a team with a strong culture and good QB play.  I don't think we have cap room for him even though hes cheap.

[Coach Tuesday]

I like the player but apparently he's an idiot.  We definitely could use his skillset.

[thenorthremembers]

1 minute ago, SCBills said:

 

Gabe has more game speed, better route running, is more physical and has better hands than Claypool.  

 

Claypool is more of a possession receiver that can get vertical on jump balls. 

Gabe is a better route running thats for sure.    I think thats where the game speed probably comes in, but Claypool is a better athlete in my opinion.

 

What I really meant is that I think the role Claypool would play in this offense is boundary wide receiver, and we already have a larger boundary player in Gabe Davis.  If we are looking to trade or sign a wideout, I'd think we'd like someone who can play the slot for the majority of the time they spend on the field.

[H2o]

Loved Claypool at Notre Dame. I wanted us to draft him that year something bad. He's 6'5", 240lbs, with 4.4 speed. At ND he had excellent hands, excellent body control, and was a solid route runner for a guy his size. He wasn't just a "Go Route" WR. He's had a solid start to his career getting 800+ yards per season on 14+ yards per reception. This year has been down, but look at their QB situation. One thing I have noticed about Claypool on the field, an area I knew needed to and thought he would improve, that has been lacking is his understanding of defenses and his route adjustments according to. There are times where he could flatten off a route, use that big body, and make a play. Instead he rounds it off and allows the DB to undercut. Another thing, his personality has changed. At ND he seemed like a humble kid. Now he's out here running his mouth, getting into post club night fights, and doing things that cost his team like stalling to celebrate after making a catch for a 1st late in a game. I'd take him for a late rounder, but I don't think he really would fit the culture around here unless he humbled himself. 

[Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD]

It would be interesting to see Davis and Claypool on the outside with Diggs in the slot.

 

I question whether Claypool can get separation consistently and if he's a high character guy. Divas won't fit in well in this locker room.

 

 

[Codyny13]

Can’t stand the guy. He’s the laziest route runner I’ve watched, and he’s a me first player. Pass