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[mfbmike]

2011 Offseason Retirements

- Jon Kitna (DAL)
- Jason Taylor (MIA)
- Ricky Williams (MIA)
- Jason Elam (ATL)
- Charlie Batch (ATL)
- Troy Richardson (NYJ)
- Shawn Springs (NE)
- Derrick Mason (BAL)
- London Fletcher (WAS)
- Amani Toomer (HOU)​

 

[mfbmike]

Buffalo Bills 2011 Player Progression

Progression:

HB Marshawn Lynch 89 (+1)
CB Leodis Mckelvin 89 (+5)
SS Donte Whitner 86 (+1)
MLB Paul Posluszny 86 (+2)
LE Aaron Maybin 85 (+2)
WR Davone Bess 85 (+6)
LG Andy Levitre 84 (+6)
CB Terrence Mcgee 83 (+1)
RT Lemar Springs 83 (+4)
C Eric Wood 82 (+5)
QB Trent Edwards 82 (+1)
RG Mike Kormylo 82 (+6)
FS Jairus Byrd 81 (+3)
LOLB Clint Ingram 81 (+3)
HB Fred Jackson 80 (+1)
C Adrian Mckendrick 80 (+6)
FB Quinn Johnson 80 (+6)
TE Shawn Nelson 79 (+6)
CB Cary Harris 78 (+6)
FS Ko Simpson 78 (+2)
RE Maurice Evans 69 (+2)
ROLB Nic Harris 65 (+6)
SS David Bruton 64 (+1)
WR James Hardy 63 (+1)

Regression:

WR Terrell Owens 89 (-2)
LT Levi Jones 79 (-1)
DT Kyle Williams 75 (-1)
LT Langston Walker 73 (-2)
LG Geoff Hangartner 73 (-2)
RG Brad Butler 72 (-2)
TE Derek Fine 71 (-2)
LOLB Keith Ellison 70 (-1)
HB Dominic Rhodes 67 (-2)
CB Drayton Florence 66 (-1)
LG Jacob Bender 66 (-1)
WR Roscoe Parrish 65 (-1)
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick 64 (-2)
RT Jonathan Scott 64 (-2)
DT Spencer Johnson 63 (-2)
CB Ashton Youboty 58 (-2)
QB Matt Moore 58 (-2)
LOLB Pat Thomas 55 (-1)
MLB William Kershaw 55 (-1)​

 

[mfbmike]

Bills Ink Poz To 6 Year Deal

The Buffalo Bills have re-signed MLB Paul Posluszny to a 6 year deal worth $32.60M today, retaining the lineback who has spent 4 years with the team.

"I'm excited because Paul brings an awful lot to the table from a competitive standpoint," Bills head coach Dick Jauron said.​

 

[mfbmike]

Edwards To Return After Signing 3-Year Deal

The Buffalo Bills came to terms after days of negotiations with quarterback Trent Edwards, signing him to a 3 year deal worth $22.89M.

Edwards has led the Bills to two consecutive postseason appearances while throwing for 25 touchdowns and over 3,000 yards in both seasons.

The Bills are still in negotiations with wide receiver Terrell Owens.

Owens, who finished under the 1,000 yards receiving mark for only the 3rd time in his career, is rumored to be asking for a 3 year deal worth 23 million dollars. The Bills seem reluctant to offer the deal to the 15 year veteran who appears to have lost a step. Owens is now 37 years of age.​

 

[mfbmike]

What difficulty are you playing on?

Custom sliders. Difficulty is a couple notches under All-Madden for the most part.

 

[mfbmike]

Bills Unable To Come To Terms With Owens

After days and days of negotiations with Terrell Owens, the ball has yet to get rolling on a new contract for the wide receiver.

Owens, 37, finished 2010 with 694 yards received and only 5 touchdowns. Just for sake of comparison, Owens received for 1,213 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2009.

Owens is asking for a 3 year deal rumored to be around 23 million dollars. With free agency just around the corner, it appears the Bills want to keep their options open and allow Owens to test free agency waters.

With Davone Bess and Lee Evans both putting up solid numbers a season ago, T.O. could be expendable if the Bills can land a receiver to put in the slot upon T.O.'s departure.

There is no denying Owen's value to the team considering in both years he has been a member of the Bills, they have made the playoffs.

But maybe the popcorn is starting to get stale.​

 

[mfbmike]

Bills Taking Calls For Schobel

Trade rumors are starting to swirl around Aaron Schobel after it was announced that the Bills front office would be willing to listen to offers for the Bills defensive end.

Sources close to the Bills reported that the Dolphins offered right tackle Vernon Carey for Schobel but the Bills declined considering the Dolphins are an AFC East rival.

Another rumor has the Jaguars willing to part ways with Eben Britton who is stuck behind Eugene Monroe on the Jaguars depth chart.

The Jaguars appear desperate to bolster their defensive line. It's easy to see why. Quentin Groves and Derrick Harvey aren't exactly the most dominant of defensive ends.​

 

[mfbmike]

sweet update, great read, personally I like TO with Bess and Lee because he's that physical receiver who can be a redzone threat, while the other two can chunk up the yards. It's a real strong combo.

Thanks. Yeah, I like T.O. I really do, but I'm thinking he is just asking for way too much money.

His rating went down this offseason and to spend that kind of money on him is going to leave a bad taste in my mouth.

Lots of updates on the previous page as well! :headache:

Some input on a possible Schobel trade would be great. It's posted in the trade talks thread as well.

 

[LC AAU]

Sign and Trade TO for OLine help?

 

[mfbmike]

Schobel, Bills Part Ways

The Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars have come to an agreement that will send defensive end Aaron Schobel and the 23rd pick in round 6 of the upcoming 2011 NFL Draft to the Jaguars for offensive lineman Eben Britton.

Britton was the Jaguars second-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the 39th pick overall and seventh offensive lineman selected.

However, the Jaguars first round pick in the same year, offensive lineman Eugene Monroe has kept Britton in his shadow for the past two years.

Britton, 6-6, 310, was a three-year starter at Arizona and has the ability to play both left tackle and right tackle.

Britton will likely be moved over to left tackle where he will start for the Bills in the upcoming 2011 season.

"I'm excited," explained Britton after hearing news of the trade. "Eugene and Tra (Thomas), had those (tackle) spots locked down. This is a fresh start for me. The Bills have some other young guys on that offensive line as well."

The move also gives the Bills a bit more financial flexibility heading into free agency.​

 

[goDawgs1433]

Nice move, sending out an unproductive part for some needed help and depth on the O-Line.

Can't wait to see what you do in FA and through the draft.

 

[mfbmike]

Bills Make Out Like Bandits In Free Agency

To say it was a productive free agency period for the Bills would be hitting the nail on the head.

- WR Earl Bennett (83) signed to a 6 year deal worth $36.66M.

Bennett, 24, spent his first 2 years a Chicago Bear and put together a solid 2010 campaign, making 66 catches for 750 yards and 11 touchdowns. With the depature of Terrell Owens - Bennett, Lee Evans, and Davone Bess now make up the Bills receiving core. For the second consecutive year, the Bills have signed a young receiver out of free agency. Bess had a successful 1st season as a Bill. They expect the same out of the Vanderbilt grad.

- K N. Folk (96) signed to a 2 year deal worth $6.00M.

For the past two years, the Bills have seen any field goal outside of the 45 yard range fall short or go wide left/right off the foot of Rian Lindell. The former Dallas Cowboy, Nick Folk, is a significant upgrade to Lindell and has shown he has a boot. Last season. Folk connected on 7 of 9 field goals from 50 yards out, including a 56 yarder that was his longest of the season.

- TE J. Finley (77) signed to a 5 year deal worth $7.25M.

This Texas alum spent his first 3 years in the NFL as a member of the Packers. The Bills kept up their pursuit of young talent in acquiring Jermichael Finley. And while he probably won't see as many passes coming his way as fellow tight end Shawn Nelson, the Bills see untapped potential in Finley.

- QB Tarvaris Jackson (71) signed to a 3 year deal worth $6.63M.

Jackson threw for 1000 yards and 6 touchdowns backing up Jay Cutler in Chicago a season ago. With Ryan Fitzpatrick and Matt Moore out of Buffalo (Thank God), the Bills are hoping Jackson's athleticism and ability to scramble can disrupting opposing defense's balance when he is in the game.

- DT Joshawn Parker (81) signed to a 5 year deal worth $5.93M.

Probably the Bills' biggest steal of this year's free agency. Drafted by San Diego a season ago, Parker tallied up 30 tackles, 4 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in his rookie campaign. Marcus Stroud will serve as a mentor to the young Parker. Should Parker develop into even a fraction of what Stroud is today, this signing will go down as one of the biggest steals in NFL Free Agency history. (Madden Generated Player/Rookie from a season ago)

- HB Devin Moore (63) signed to a 1 year deal worth $1.13M.

Filling out the roster. Kid comes with a 95 speed rating.

Around The League 2011 Free Agency Recap

Notable Signings:

- WR Terrell Owens (89) - 3yr/23.64M deal with the San Diego Chargers
- CB Josh Wilson (86) - 6yr/57.10M deal with the San Francisco 49ers
- QB Matt Hasselbeck (84) - 2yr/16.21M deal with the Tennessee Titans
- RE Mathis Kiwanuka (84) - 5yr/39.80M deal with the Chicago Bears
- LG Kyle Hosier (83) - 5yr/27.04M deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars
- C Jamaal Jackson (83) - 5yr/29.51M deal with the Tennessee Titans
- RE Darryl Tapp (82) - 5yr/27.50M deal with the Detroit Lions
- CB Chevis Jackson (82) - 4yr/28.20M deal with the Kansas City Chiefs
- CB Brandon Carr (81) - 4yr/27.56M deal with the New York Jets​

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[Justo]

very nice job in FA, Jackson could come in and run that Wildcat

lol, you thought the Chargers fucked you up before, just wait till they throw TO in the mix

 

[DoubleDeuce]

Are you using NCAA 10 draft classes?

 

[mfbmike]

very nice job in FA, Jackson could come in and run that Wildcat

lol, you thought the Chargers fucked you up before, just wait till they throw TO in the mix

Yeah, Jackson should be fun to throw out there for some PA Waggles and such.

When I saw TO sign to the Chargers, that was the first thing that crossed my mind. I ran into them in both wild card rounds. If I manage to run into them in the postseason for the third year straight, :shot:

Philip Rivers to T.O. cheese mental image sends chills down my spine.

I figure I gave them an aging Hall of Fame receiver and I got in return a young DT with some potential. :beer:

Earl Bennett is a beast. I don't know why he didn't catch a ball in his rookie season.

Pretty sure he is the leading receiver in Vandy history.

He's going to be catching shit for me out of the slot. I'm kinda excited with this very balanced receiving core. Not one of my receivers is rated over 90, but 3 80's should be sweet.

With T Jack in Buffalo it's time to bring in the "WildJACK" offense.

thrash:

Are you using NCAA 10 draft classes?

Negative. Draft classes are Madden-generated. Sorry?

 

[mfbmike]

2011 Draft Helps Bills Fill Some Voids

The Bills announced today that they have signed the following players to rookie contracts.

RE Mike Tolliver - 6'2" 259lbs. Houston (85 OVR, A POT)
LE Taylor Brooks - 6'5" 266lbs. New Mexico (72 OVR, C POT)
ROLB Evander Grimble - 6'3" 235lbs. Kentucky (70 OVR, B POT)
CB Theodore West - 5'10" 183lbs. Winston-Salem (75 OVR, A POT)
WR Sean Wheeler - 6'1" 209lbs. Towson State (72 OVR, C POT)






This wraps up offseason.​

 

[LC AAU]

I'm just making sure you know this.

You know you can get your draft classes off NCAA 10 too right?

Sounded like you were confused.

 

[mfbmike]

Yeah, I'm aware. But I don't own that shitty game. :shifty:

I figured they might be available somewhere for download on the interwebs but haven't looked.

Mike Tolliver. :bow:

Who the fuck needs Aaron Schobel now? :bow:

 

[DoubleDeuce]

Nice draft. Your late rounders look to be sleepers

 

[Aso]

Holy Shit 6'-11" Thas epic cheese. Very nice draft though