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2 hours ago, SUNY_amherst said:

Meh

 

the pass rush was dreadful so they needed someone but this guy was a bust until he got to play next to Aaron Donald.

 

my girlfriend could rack up 6-8 sacks playing next to Donald, Floyd won’t have that luxury here 

Is she Available at a better price though? 

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6 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

I'd keep Lawson over Basham.

agreed 100%

 

basham maybe slightly better overall with his entire skillset but lawson is very good at edge defending against the run. and with a good OLB (milano) and some pass rush from anywhere else we need a good run edge defender.

 

i'd rather keep lawson because he is simply better at contain if nothing else.

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2 hours ago, SUNY_amherst said:

Meh

 

the pass rush was dreadful so they needed someone but this guy was a bust until he got to play next to Aaron Donald.

 

my girlfriend could rack up 6-8 sacks playing next to Donald, Floyd won’t have that luxury here 

Of course, she's 6'3 and runs a 4.5 40.

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2 hours ago, SUNY_amherst said:

Meh

 

the pass rush was dreadful so they needed someone but this guy was a bust until he got to play next to Aaron Donald.

 

my girlfriend could rack up 6-8 sacks playing next to Donald, Floyd won’t have that luxury here 

Well, we can all tell who the bottom is in this relationship.

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38 minutes ago, essential said:

I have nothing against the player or the general idea, but Beane keeps investing in the D-Line and it continues to make no difference when it matters, in the playoffs.  I'd have rather spent this money on DHop and tried to out score our opponents.

 

Continually spending money/resources on the D-Line is great if it's making a difference (see SF), but when it consistently doesn't work you need to shift your mentality.

 

I have to disagree with you on this.  It makes no sense to abandon the DL because of some misses both in the draft and FA.

 

My hope is for a healthy DL this season that plays at a playoff level.  DHop is a good player but I think the obsession with him is way overblown.

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54 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

Sad... but probably true. Shaq is definitely a better player at this point

I could see it being Epenesa because Brandon is it gonna want to just cut somebody he’s gonna wanna try to get something in return

31 minutes ago, Airseven said:


Yes, as I said, the contract isn’t a concern. The concern is relying on vets approaching the downturn in their careers as quick-fix solutions. Floyd may or may not be productive/healthy this season at 31, but either way, Beane will be in the same situation next year with even more money dedicated to the DL and still needing pass rush help.

So a couple of things are
If it’s a one year deal, it’s not adding money to the cap

 

And let’s not act like Brandon has not brought in any lineman through the draft Gregory Rousseau is a fine player. He is improving every year he just needs a running mate on the other side to unlock his potential like von Miller was doing before he went down..

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2 hours ago, SUNY_amherst said:

 

yeah. realistically the next gain here isn't even going to be 1 extra win added, even if he's good. 

 

I'm assuming Floyd will add around 6 sacks and wont do much to help stopping the run. Hopkins woulda been a 1300 yard receiver with an even bigger impact in the red zone

 

but everyone is celebrating this morning like we won the super bowl lol

 

 


1300 yard receiver? And we’re out to lunch being happy about bolstering our DL and sack numbers with a solid proven contributor? Come on now you’ve gone too far now sir lol

 

edit And I happen to WANT hopkins too but let’s stay on earth friends 

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2 hours ago, LabattBlue said:

Huh?   So signing Floyd makes you feel better about the WR position as it currently stands?

 

  I think many people realize that the offense while not always perfect is still producing points in sufficient quantity that makes upgrading it harder than upgrading a defense that has been unreliable when a big stop is needed to close out important games.  The Bills have been s good team the past few years they just need a bit of tweaking and the defense hasn't always done its share in many games. 

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1 hour ago, eball said:

It feels more and more as though Basham and Epenesa will be camp casualties.  It’s disappointing and no feather in Beane’s cap to whiff on two 2nd rounders, but at least he’s not doubling down on the mistake by standing pat.

 

Hard to criticize this signing.

 

 

I'd be surprised if AJ isn't here. He would have to really suck in camp. He was decent for the Bills as a rotational rusher last season. He isn't necessarily what you want out of a 2nd round pick but he is cheap and a serviceable rotational rusher. Equally if he puts up another 6 sack season he could well get paid a qualifying FA contract next spring which might help us net a comp pick. 

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Just now, GunnerBill said:

 

I'd be surprised if AJ isn't here. He would have to really suck in camp. He was decent for the Bills as a rotational rusher last season. He isn't necessarily what you want out of a 2nd round pick but he is cheap and a serviceable rotational rusher. Equally if he puts up another 6 sack season he could well get paid a qualifying FA contract next spring which might help us net a comp pick. 

 

Makes sense.

 

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3 hours ago, mathja said:

Bye bye Boogie? 
 

Not enough reps for everyone, but still love the ruthlessness of going for it all. 

 

They're putting pressure on the kids, and I love it.  

 

Miller - Maybe PUP but a stud

Rousseau - Starter, good run defender, tall, but not twitchy or quick

Floyd - Rotational pass rusher - but he can get after it

 

2 of:

Lawson

Basham

Ray

Epenesa

 

3 are on expiring deals, basham has an extra year.  Cap savings if you cut any of them, might be able to find trade partners to get a little extra in 2024.  I know they like Lawson as a run defender, Epenesa seems to have plateaued, and basham has never really emerged.  Will be a big camp for all 3.  Ray is a total wildcard coming off injuries, i expect him to be cut - probably a practice squad guy at this point.  

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3 hours ago, SUNY_amherst said:

Meh

 

the pass rush was dreadful so they needed someone but this guy was a bust until he got to play next to Aaron Donald.

 

my girlfriend could rack up 6-8 sacks playing next to Donald, Floyd won’t have that luxury here 

We have a bunch of guys who can’t get 8 playing next to Von Miller. 

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3 hours ago, SUNY_amherst said:

Meh

 

the pass rush was dreadful so they needed someone but this guy was a bust until he got to play next to Aaron Donald.

 

my girlfriend could rack up 6-8 sacks playing next to Donald, Floyd won’t have that luxury here 

Is your "girlfriend" Jadaveon Clowney? 

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Just now, Buffalo_Stampede said:

Do fans actually sign up on other teams fan boards to post negative stuff?

I don't know if you are joking or not but yes.  They do.

 

Most that come around (fans of other teams) are usually respectful but there are a handful that just come to troll and be negative.

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1 hour ago, Malazan said:

 

Look at who you're replying to.. It's airseven.

 

11 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

Interesting that he and ChiefsAholic went into hiding around the same time.

 

It's also interesting (frustrating?) that people continue to engage...and give a platform to...the same handful of trolls who continually contribute nothing constructive to this community.

 

By any objective measure, the pass rush got better with the addition of Leonard Floyd.

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Going into the offseason OVER cap, I had no expectations.

 

It's pretty amazing what the Bills have been able to do. Upgrades at WR, RB and both lines.  We'll be able to protect Josh better, and get to opposing QB's more frequently.

 

This is looking to be the best & most complete team of the JA era.

 

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1 hour ago, John from Riverside said:

 

So a couple of things are
If it’s a one year deal, it’s not adding money to the cap


The Oliver extension adds money to the cap, an extension that presumably helped Beane fit Floyd. Next year, Floyd will be gone, Oliver will be overpaid, and they’ll still need pass rush help.

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3 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:


Well then maybe your GF should sign an NFL contract.  1-Techs are hard to come by so she would get a great offer.

Love it 

I heard from another poster that we still need a big blob of goo.

This mite do it

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