billieve420 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2008/11/01/1/ Breaking news Packers release Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. I hope the Bills FO is on the phone with his agent setting up an visit. I think he would be a great addition to our D-line. He hasn't had a great year so far but I don't think it would be a bad risk to give him a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I definitely think he's worth a shot since our pass rush is non existent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsZubaz Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2008/11/01/1/ Breaking news Packers release Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. I hope the Bills FO is on the phone with his agent setting up an visit. I think he would be a great addition to our D-line. He hasn't had a great year so far but I don't think it would be a bad risk to give him a shot. Any idea why he was released? Was it just lack of production or injury related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 He didn't start, he had offseason knee surgery, and his base salary was $6.15 million this year. Bad combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 He didn't start, he had offseason knee surgery, and his base salary was $6.15 million this year. Bad combination. Here's some insight. I don't know - for a vet minimum or something close with incentives maybe - I'd take a look: http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/309457 C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Cant hurt. Id take him on this DL right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 He had 9.5 sacks last year more than anyone on our team. I would take an look especially if he can get healthy by the end of the year. Move could really help us out during our stretch run for the playoffs. Packer fans believe he is done but if I were the Bills I would be desperate for any help we can get. http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=269166 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Here's some insight. I don't know - for a vet minimum or something close with incentives maybe - I'd take a look: http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/309457 C Right. Since the Packers are on the hook for the base salary, somebody can probably pick him up at a reasonable rate, and I bet his agent's phone is already ringing. That knee would have to check out okay, though. Thirty-one, pass-rushing specialist, and arthritis -- that's another combination I'm not sure I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Yeah but some fans also thought Stroud was done. And he has been good for us, not great but good enough. But at this point im all for him joining the Bills.....if anything it might add a little excitement for the D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 pass......anyone who has watched him play this year can see that he's lost his quickness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 He must of been let go because he is all set to play at a high level. / dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPeaTear Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 pass......anyone who has watched him play this year can see that he's lost his quickness this is true, he only has .5 sacks this year and wasnt a starter our wonderful quick starting defensive ends this year, Schobel and Kelsay have 1 sack a piece the whole year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantelliotoffen Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 pass......anyone who has watched him play this year can see that he's lost his quickness With a change of scenery who knows..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 this is true, he only has .5 sacks this year and wasnt a starterour wonderful quick starting defensive ends this year, Schobel and Kelsay have 1 sack a piece the whole year Yet somehow we expect more of our team than it can deliver. If we actually had a few rookies perform, we just might step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2008/11/01/1/ Breaking news Packers release Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. I hope the Bills FO is on the phone with his agent setting up an visit. I think he would be a great addition to our D-line. He hasn't had a great year so far but I don't think it would be a bad risk to give him a shot. I'd look at a DE from D'Youville college at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 pass......anyone who has watched him play this year can see that he's lost his quickness But we've heard of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 He must of been let go because he is all set to play at a high level. / dream. If there's a chance he can regain his previous level of play, even if not until next year, he might be worth a shot. Bills pass rush needs a lot of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 But we've heard of him This isn't one of those situations in my opinion. As Lori pointed out he had knee surgery last year and it takes awhile for a guy to come back from that. Also, it looks more like a sal cap move. Bring him in take a look at him and he would probably be worth it as a backup at a lower salary with the possibility of getting better next year. He could at least be used as a wave DE. He's no stranger to small markets and might like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I am very much in favor of bringing him in for a medical e v a l and giving him a serious look-see. Even if he has just a couple of years left in his tank for situational pass rushing duties, we should snag him. Similar to the Jim Jeffcoat signing of the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Once a DE/pass rusher loses their first step, that's pretty much all she wrote. See: Ahanotu, Chidi; Wiley, Marcellus; Paup, Bryce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GripnRip Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 GET 'EM CHEAP. It's good that he isn't quick. I'm sick of schobel and kelsay showing me how "quick" they are by dashing 20 yards down the field every play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsflippinrule Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I live in Wisconsin and watch Green Bay weekly just cause its the thing to do here. Trust me. KGB has been a mere shell of himself for the last 2-3 years. Maybe worth a shot for the vet minimum, but I really doubt he does anything wherever he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 This isn't one of those situations in my opinion. As Lori pointed out he had knee surgery last year and it takes awhile for a guy to come back from that. Also, it looks more like a sal cap move. Bring him in take a look at him and he would probably be worth it as a backup at a lower salary with the possibility of getting better next year. He could at least be used as a wave DE. He's no stranger to small markets and might like them. How was it a salary cap move? GB is on the hook for his entire salary this year, so for him to be released now is because his production was nil. Read the articles and Packer forums response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I still agree with all of those who said to give this guy a try. He's been in the league nine years and has played at a high level. He isn't going to cost much, and he is definitely worth giving a look for half a year. The worst case scenario is the Bills find out he won't be much help and isn't worth resigning at the end of this year. The best case scenario is we got a rotating DE who, at least at this point, could be an upgrade over Ellis, Bryan, and Denney. You can never have too much DE end depth, especially with our poor pash rush and a nagging injury to Schobel and many in the defensive front seven. Nightcrawler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2008/11/01/1/ Breaking news Packers release Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. I hope the Bills FO is on the phone with his agent setting up an visit. I think he would be a great addition to our D-line. He hasn't had a great year so far but I don't think it would be a bad risk to give him a shot. Not gonna happen. If you thought Schobel was bad defending the run wait till you get a load of this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Not gonna happen. If you thought Schobel was bad defending the run wait till you get a load of this guy. Yeah, as good of a pass rusher as he is/used to be, he just brings zero to the table in the run defense game. That's why he sits half of the game in Green Bay even when he's healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 It's good that he isn't quick. Riiiiiight, ok. Get all the NFL GMs on the phone! Tell them that it's no longer a good thing for a defensive lineman to be quick. This is a major development in football theory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 How was it a salary cap move? GB is on the hook for his entire salary this year, so for him to be released now is because his production was nil. Read the articles and Packer forums response. Lori is the most knowledgeable football fan on this board. When she mentioned his salary in her post I assumed it had to do with a salcap issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GripnRip Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Riiiiiight, ok. Get all the NFL GMs on the phone! Tell them that it's no longer a good thing for a defensive lineman to be quick. This is a major development in football theory! Take quotes out of context and respond to them. It was a joke dude seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 We need KGB to get to the QB..........thats if we grabbed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Take quotes out of context and respond to them. It was a joke dude seriously. Ok, sarcasm meter on, sorry. It was very late at night when I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'd pass. There's really no reason for Green Bay to get rid of him right now unless he were absolutely awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 As of right now the move for KGB would only to see if he can out play guys on our DL. And honestly, right now I have zero faith in any of them when it comes to getting to the QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDogg20 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I definitely think he's worth a shot since our pass rush is non existent Especially since Schobel isn't that healthy this year...I say go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 He didn't start, he had offseason knee surgery, and his base salary was $6.15 million this year. Bad combination. Lori is the most knowledgeable football fan on this board. When she mentioned his salary in her post I assumed it had to do with a salcap issue. As she said, his base salary was $6.15 million this year. GB owes it all to him at this point whether he's with them or not. The fact that they chose to pay him for not being on the roster says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I know he's older and lost a step, but he would add a pass rushing threat. The guy has been getting to the QB for years. I think he would help. He would be a better option than what we have right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I know he's older and lost a step, but he would add a pass rushing threat. The guy has been getting to the QB for years. I think he would help. He would be a better option than what we have right now. Thread already exists about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 he sucks! PASS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 GB cut him this weekend, but it didnt say why...is he hurt? If he isnt hurt, seems like he might be worth looking at to help our pass rush. Even to add depth at DE...although, with as much money we are paying our current DE's, he would have to come at a reasonable price... I mean he has been one of the top pass rushers for a while now. I cant help but think of Joey Porter, who Pitt thought didnt have much left and let him walk, and now he is having a monster year and single handly just whooped our azz last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 GB cut him this weekend, but it didnt say why...is he hurt? If he isnt hurt, seems like he might be worth looking at to help our pass rush. Even to add depth at DE...although, with as much money we are paying our current DE's, he would have to come at a reasonable price... I mean he has been one of the top pass rushers for a while now. I cant help but think of Joey Porter, who Pitt thought didnt have much left and let him walk, and now he is having a monster year and single handly just whooped our azz last week. Scroll down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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