Rico Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Exactly. No one here seems to consider the fact that maybe pickett didnt want to come here, or really wanted to go to GB for whatever reason and was playing teams against one another for offers. Just because a player signed elsewhere doesnt mean we didnt go all out for him. 632859[/snapback] I agree. I'm pretty sure before any FA player comes in for a visit that preliminary discussions are held between the team and the player's agent, and that money is part of the discussion. If neither side is close, there won't be a visit (unless there are ulterior motives, like playing 1 team against the other as you mention). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 This guy probably posts on the board. Ive read a few of his articles and they all sound like a Bills fan is writing them. 632884[/snapback] Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Exactly. No one here seems to consider the fact that maybe pickett didnt want to come here, or really wanted to go to GB for whatever reason and was playing teams against one another for offers. Just because a player signed elsewhere doesnt mean we didnt go all out for him. But that logic is beyond comprehension on 90% of posters here. 632859[/snapback] I find it even more depressing that we're not as attractive a place to play as Green Bay. I think that has to make us the leat attractive team in football, who also happens to be pretty cheap. That's depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 can you imagine being interviewed by Marv and Ralph......they would talk about how an onion in their belt was the style at the time. 632828[/snapback] An onion in their belt and a new Sunday bonnet for the Misses. And dag gummit, that's the way they likes it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Well, I remember being annoyed that the Sabres didn't sign anyone big and look how they've turned out so far. Yeah, yeah...the NHL and NFL are different, but this doesn't mean it can't happen. The players can buy into the coaching schemes and work as a team and be successful. It's not all that far-fetched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 We should remember that TD probably passed the free agency test every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSCOE P. COE TRAIN Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 to hard to tell if we are flunking. but marv is old, can he stay up with the changing times? saban and vinny ceratto sure can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJsackedagain Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 --Connor Byrne can be reached at cbyrne@realfootball365.com. e-mail him. He'll gladly reply after getting home from school at 3 PM, except on Tuesdays and Thursdays when he has band practice. 632834[/snapback] This guy's a pud --- he might be worse than the dipstick that writes for Buffalobills.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 You are dead on the money! I have suspected, and recently saw some evidence to the fact, that many sites like PFW and Scout use amatuer stringers they pay little or nothing. So they wind up with web geeks who just absorb the fan vibe and spew it out. Or better yet, find the raw nerve and rub it up to generate some controversey. I'm sure guys like Connor Byrne and Pat Moran aspire to write for ESPN or SI someday. But for now they have to settle for the "Weekly World News" of sports websites! PTR 632876[/snapback] Maybe true for Scout.com, Rivals.com, etc., but the Pro Football Weekly Bills beat writer is Chuck Pollock. No amateur there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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