SoulMan Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Sign Birk, we won't have to wait 10 games for a running game to appear. Edwards could step up in the pocket. Locker room leadership....priceless. Polian will sign him before we do, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Sign Birk, we won't have to wait 10 games for a running game to appear. Edwards could step up in the pocket. Locker room leadership....priceless.Polian will sign him before we do, though. He's a Harvard guy too. I think having a Harvard guy at center would be a pretty good asset. Sign me up for this guy too...hopefully Polian will go for a younger guy like Jason Brown or just keep Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzaloha Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Sign Birk, we won't have to wait 10 games for a running game to appear. Edwards could step up in the pocket. Locker room leadership....priceless.Polian will sign him before we do, though. I agree, either he or Jason Brown should be priority #1 in Free Agency. though Browns natural position is Guard. Birk might command too much $ as the top O/L man available though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Birk would make a huge difference for us. We should make a run for him at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extrahammer Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Mike Goff. While the Chargers would probably prefer to keep Goff, they've been effective in drafting and developing linemen and might look for Goff’s replacement at a better price. Goff has been a leader who simply goes about his business and players LT have benefited from his level of play. Goff has played for a quality line for some time and he’s a big part of the equation when it comes to success. He's 32, has stayed healthy his entire career, and Buffalo's O-line average age is 26. He could provide some valuable leadership, something Jason Peters seems to lack at the moment, and something we desperately need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I agree, either he or Jason Brown should be priority #1 in Free Agency. though Browns natural position is Guard. Birk might command too much $ as the top O/L man available though. What are we 30 million UNDER the cap? Trust me we can afford his asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkmil Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Sign Birk, we won't have to wait 10 games for a running game to appear. Edwards could step up in the pocket. Locker room leadership....priceless.Polian will sign him before we do, though. I'm on board, let's do it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkmil Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 What are we 30 million UNDER the cap? Trust me we can afford his asking price. When people discuss whether or not we can afford players it has more to do witht the signing bonus than the contract itself. plus if we still employ the cash to the cap phillosophy how much of a bonus can we put under this year's cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 He's a Harvard guy too. I think having a Harvard guy at center would be a pretty good asset. Sign me up for this guy too...hopefully Polian will go for a younger guy like Jason Brown or just keep Saturday. Are the Colts in the market for a center? Because if they are, I'd take Saturday in a second and draft a young guy to learn from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 What are we 30 million UNDER the cap? Trust me we can afford his asking price. This is an understatement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Are the Colts in the market for a center? Because if they are, I'd take Saturday in a second and draft a young guy to learn from him. didn't the Colts draft 3 centers in the draft last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 While I want to see us go high for a center in the draft I think we HAVE to bring in a free agent center...... Jesus this is such a weak position for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm on board, let's do it!! me too!! then draft a center to groom behind the perennial probowler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Dude's like 95, ain't he?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 just draft Alex Mack out of Cal....he will a pro bowl center for the next 10 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Are the Colts in the market for a center? No. They drafted 3 Cs last year and all are still on the roster with Saturday. http://www.drafthistory.com/teams/colts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 just draft Alex Mack out of Cal....he will a pro bowl center for the next 10 years... Sign Birk and draft Mack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 They should offer Birk as much as the jests gave Faneca or more. Then, they should trade down a few spots for another 2nd, and add a TE, DE, DT and OG in the first 3 rounds. After that, the bndba (best non-defensive back available). Wake me up when this happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacoy38 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I agree, either he or Jason Brown should be priority #1 in Free Agency. though Browns natural position is Guard. Birk might command too much $ as the top O/L man available though. i thought i heard brown was going to resign, so birk is about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 They should offer Birk as much as the jests gave Faneca or more. Then, they should trade down a few spots for another 2nd, and add a TE, DE, DT and OG in the first 3 rounds. After that, the bndba (best non-defensive back available). Wake me up when this happens. Bingo ! Would that our front office geniuses see it the same way ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Chipper Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 just draft Alex Mack out of Cal....he will a pro bowl center for the next 10 years... Most "draft experts" say he would be a reeach at our pick but who cares. Identify a need and fill it. Center is a need and why not get the best one in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonian-at-Heart Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Sign Birk, we won't have to wait 10 games for a running game to appear. Edwards could step up in the pocket. Locker room leadership....priceless.Polian will sign him before we do, though. Yeah Polian will pay Jeff Saturday big money and sign Matt Birk. You are clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCinBuffalo Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 They should offer Birk as much as the jests gave Faneca or more. Then, they should trade down a few spots for another 2nd, and add a TE, DE, DT and OG in the first 3 rounds. After that, the bndba (best non-defensive back available). Wake me up when this happens. Wait a minute! Wasn't Birk the guy who basically ended Minnesota's chance at winning their playoff game with 2-3 bad snaps in the second half??? Otherwise, I agree in general. We have solid talent at all the skill positions that is either already there, or can be developed. The only thing I would add for sure is a late round QB...a project pick= big talent, less experience, etc. I don't care as much about center as I once did, now that Folwer is gone. Instead, we need to be aggressive in getting the best TE we can find. I don't care how. On multiple occasions this year, Edwards was able to roll/step up in the pocket and find the TE. The problem was: the damn TE would drop the stupid thing/not get out of bounds, etc. The only reason I would defer getting a TE is: if you think that Derek Fine is going to play as well as his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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