Ryan Van Demark being tendered by Bills.

[TheBeaneBandit]

14 hours ago, Richard Noggin said:

 

RVD is much better on the left side. More of a true LT than a swing guy. 

With the film available,  this seems to be accurate. 

[Sierra Foothills]

2 hours ago, Tuco said:

He signed the offer on the 18th. That means the Bills have until Sunday. But the league office is closed on Sunday, so it automatically means they have until Monday.

 

1 hour ago, Joe Marino said:

Monday, March 23??

 

Why couldn't it revert to Saturday March 21... why????

 

I have trouble sleeping at night...

 

And these headaches...

 

[KHAN]

For $700k over the tender, I'd sign him. Everything is going up. He's solid depth.

[wolfpack78]

Bills not matching per Tom P.

[BearNorth]

Wonder if Clayton the IPP player has developed enough for the 53?  He apparently runs a 4.8 and has a 26 vertical at 300 pounds.

[DJB]

 

[billsfan89]

Bummer, that VDM is out, 700k extra for him seemed like a reasonable price to pay, they must like what they have on the roster particularly Grable. 

[gonzo1105]

7 minutes ago, wolfpack78 said:

Bills not matching per Tom P.

I think this gives some clarity to the Bills o line situation now. Looks like Grable will be the swing tackle regardless if he wins LG or not. Anderson wins the LG, Grable is the swing tackle. Grable wins LG , Grable moves out and Anderson moves in. Lundt will be inside outside as well 

[billsfan89]

23 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

I think this gives some clarity to the Bills o line situation now. Looks like Grable will be the swing tackle regardless if he wins LG or not. Anderson wins the LG, Grable is the swing tackle. Grable wins LG , Grable moves out and Anderson moves in. Lundt will be inside outside as well 

 

I also think this team will be looking at a mid-round pick at tackle. I think probably the reason they let VDM go is because it would be a one year rental anyway and they probably feel comfortable with Grable short term the next two years and likely want to open up a spot to develop a draft pick who can be here beyond this season. Still would have kept him given the departure of a starter in Edwards, Dawkins getting older, and Kromer leaving as O-line coach now losing your swing tackle added to the mix. 

 

But you gotta have some faith in the guys that are in the building and have done a very good job with the O-line the past 3 seasons. 

[gonzo1105]

2 minutes ago, billsfan89 said:

 

I also think this team will be looking at a mid-round pick at tackle. I think probably the reason they let VDM go is because it would be a one year rental anyway and they probably feel comfortable with Grable short term the next two years and likely want to open up a spot to develop a draft pick who can be here beyond this season. Still would have kept him given the departure of a starter in Edwards, Dawkins getting older, and Kromer leaving as O-line coach now losing your swing tackle added to the mix. 

 

But you gotta have some faith in the guys that are in the building and have done a very good job with the O-line the past 3 seasons. 

Yea I think they will be looking for a tackle who can also play the interior at some point this draft 

[Tuco]

2 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

 

Why couldn't it revert to Saturday March 21... why????

 

I have trouble sleeping at night...

 

And these headaches...

 

 

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Section 8. Time Periods: The specification of any time period in this Agreement shall include any non-business days within such period, except that any deadline falling on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Holiday shall be deemed to fall on the following business day.

 

Rest your head.

[MrEpsYtown]

There are also a number of backup, swing type tackles you could sign for something like between the minimum and like 2 million if that’s something they want to do. 
 

I wish RVD well, but with the way things have gone in free agency this was a big overpay. He basically becomes the highest paid backup tackle in the league. 

[davefan66]

Be interesting who they sign to replace him and what the true cap savings end up being.

 

Good for him if he is getting a shot to be a starter.

[dayman]

This has Bean written all over it, we will be week 13 with injuries on the OL, not running the ball great and struggling in protection and that will be holding us back—somehow the defense will be healthy for the first time and playing good.

 

We know that guy, we like that guy, we’re going for the Super Bowl and $700k lets him walk?

Edited March 20 by dayman

[Richard Noggin]

9 hours ago, gonzo1105 said:

Yea I think they will be looking for a tackle who can also play the interior at some point this draft 

 

There are a bunch of mid-round draft prospects with intriguing OT/IOL flex..

 

Thinking of Jude Bowry, maybe Drew Shelton, or even early on with Proctor rd 1, Dunker rd 2 (no pick currently), etc. Really stocked pond for swing/flex guys. The college OT > pro IOL pipeline is alive and well. 

[3rdand12]

23 hours ago, billsfan89 said:

 

I also think this team will be looking at a mid-round pick at tackle. I think probably the reason they let VDM go is because it would be a one year rental anyway and they probably feel comfortable with Grable short term the next two years and likely want to open up a spot to develop a draft pick who can be here beyond this season. Still would have kept him given the departure of a starter in Edwards, Dawkins getting older, and Kromer leaving as O-line coach now losing your swing tackle added to the mix. 

 

But you gotta have some faith in the guys that are in the building and have done a very good job with the O-line the past 3 seasons. 

They need to look at LT for the future. Especially if drafting mid rounds. If it is to replace RVD ? I would look for a player much later.

 

[BUFFALOBART]

On 3/11/2026 at 3:27 PM, NeverOutNick said:

Wait we brought back Hamlin? 🤮 

 

I'm sure that the 'for a box of tape' offer was out there.