Dawgg Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 3rd and 7th rounder in 2007. 3rd rounder in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Where'd you hear it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jri111 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2791831 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgg Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 My sources. Where'd you hear it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 link? http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2791831 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Interesting...... i don't know what else to say at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm really surprised by this ! Has Marv now given away some negotiation leverage with other RB's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jri111 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 man, i really wanted the second this year.... they draft so close to bottom of the round! oh well still good value, hopefully next year's number 3 will be high! i'm anxious to see the contract they signed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I have no complaints with this compensation. However, I hope that it leads to a FA signing on this front soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Nice! Three picks for a guy who was essentially gone anyway after this year? Good job, Marv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionAMG Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Interesting...... i don't know what else to say at the moment. Me too... I don't really know how to feel. I don't hate it, but I dont like it... I guess only time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm really surprised by this ! Has Marv now given away some negotiation leverage with other RB's ? I think it is likely that this means the Bills have already agreed in principle to a deal with another running back or two. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm really surprised by this ! Has Marv now given away some negotiation leverage with other RB's ? If you were Jerry Sullivan, there is a current thread where they would shred you to bits right now, for even suggesting this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Very nice. Two first day picks, plus a late rounder out of an average player with one year left on his contract. Great, great work by the Bills front office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Nice! Three picks for a guy who was essentially gone anyway after this year? Good job, Marv. Yes, this is what i'm thinking now. i'd rather have two third round picks and a seventh than a 2nd and a 5th, for example, even with one of the 3rd rounders next year. and there is obviously some plan in place to fill the RB void, whether via free agency, draft, or a combo of both (which seems to be the likely case). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2791831 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Three picks for an average player--good job by the Bills! Odds are you get a player out of three that helps your team more than Willis. Bring in Dillon, Brown or Rhodes for a year and have thtem share time with whoever you end up drafting this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I think it is likely that this means the Bills have already agreed in principle to a deal with another running back or two. Time will tell. You're probably right about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 uhhhhh, the other thread has the same link.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2791831 BYE BYE WILLIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 didnt see it sorry......... i suppose i should head to the gauntlet....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a player to be named later Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Wonder what Sully has to say.... 3rd & 7th is a good deal. but... a 3rd next year makes the deal GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoolPhorBuphalo Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 so does this solidify that we go rb in the second now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Wow 3 picks for Willis....I'm ok with that, providing we feature a good back this season through FA or one of the young studs in the draft....I don't think having willis for 1 more year is worth not taking 2 3rd rounders and a 7th....they could turn out to be good picks for the future (or not) Good job Marv Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 You're probably right about that. I hope so. This has the potential to be a very positive move for the Bills but only if they adequately replace McGahee. Fortunately, McGahee has been very average the last season or two so replacing that production through free agency and the draft does not appear to be too difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostradamus Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I would have really liked a chance to see Mcgahee running behind what should be our best offensive line in recent memory. At this point, our running back position, linebacker corps, and cornerback positions are in shambles, with most of the top tier free agents already gone. It's hard to see why this team should be better than last year's squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Way to go, Marv! I thought we would be lucky to get one third out of it, and to come away with two thirds plus a seventh, all the better. I too, think there is already something in the works with one of the other backs we brought in. I'm glad to be done with McGahee...Time to move on. Three more picks! (Although we'll have to wait a year on one.) With Marv in charge, it's so nice to have that feeling of "what's going to happen next?!" again. It's going to be a fun ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 i dunno- i thought he was worth more than a couple of 3rds and a 7th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm really surprised by this ! Has Marv now given away some negotiation leverage with other RB's ? Maybe not. Remember the guys out there need jobs and there are not many options left for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Yes, this is what i'm thinking now. i'd rather have two third round picks and a seventh than a 2nd and a 5th, for example, even with one of the 3rd rounders next year. and there is obviously some plan in place to fill the RB void, whether via free agency, draft, or a combo of both (which seems to be the likely case). According to the the draft value chart, a second and fifth from the ravens this year would be 329. A third and a seventh would be 131. Therefore, to make this the better trade, next year's pick would have to no lower than the 14th pick in the round - and the Ravens have a tough schedule. So, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDRupp Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm really surprised by this ! Has Marv now given away some negotiation leverage with other RB's ? No. He has 4 options BEFORE the draft. C Brown A Thomas C Dillion D Rhodes We will sign 1 of those most likely and Draft 1 or 2 (FB like the guy from Rutgers) more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 LETS GO MARSHAWN!LETS GO MARSHAWN!LETS GO MARSHAWN! How great is that chant going to sound at the Ralph? Take Willis with the 12 and trade our 2nd and a 3rd to get back in the first to grab Lynch. Great job by Marv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Nice! Three picks for a guy who was essentially gone anyway after this year? Good job, Marv. I agree. Extra picks are always good to have since we quite a few needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 No. He has 4 options BEFORE the draft. C Brown A Thomas C Dillion D Rhodes We will sign 1 of those most likely and Draft 1 or 2 (FB like the guy from Rutgers) more. Of those listed I think Chris Brown is the only who is capable of being a full time starter of course his inability to healthy makes drafting a RB on Day 1 makes sense as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Nice! Three picks for a guy who was essentially gone anyway after this year? Good job, Marv. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 One way to look at it is that Willis isn't heading north (Toronto) after all. He has been heading south for some time; he's finally arriving there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I would have really liked a chance to see Mcgahee running behind what should be our best offensive line in recent memory. At this point, our running back position, linebacker corps, and cornerback positions are in shambles, with most of the top tier free agents already gone. It's hard to see why this team should be better than last year's squad. How will we be able to find a guy to average 3.8 yds per carry with no hands....how indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 According to the the draft value chart, a second and fifth from the ravens this year would be 329. A third and a seventh would be 131. Therefore, to make this the better trade, next year's pick would have to no lower than the 14th pick in the round - and the Ravens have a tough schedule. So, we'll see. i see your point with the chart, i do. but my intuition says that two 3rd picks have a better chance of being both contributing good players than a 2nd and a 5th. obviously the second has the best chance but the jump between 3rd and 5th imo is much greater than 2nd and 3rd. throw in a seventh flyer and i think its a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I would have really liked a chance to see Mcgahee running behind what should be our best offensive line in recent memory. At this point, our running back position, linebacker corps, and cornerback positions are in shambles, with most of the top tier free agents already gone. It's hard to see why this team should be better than last year's squad. Your user name is "Nostradamus" so I guess I can't question that you can see the future.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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