Time To Pay The Bills

[LC AAU]

I LOL'ed when I saw that picture of the OC, no clue why lol.

 

[mfbmike]

The Dick Jauron Era In Buffalo Is Officially Over

After leading the Bills to 3 consecutive postseason appearances (and losses), Dick Jauron is finally out the door.

The team announced today that they have hired former Chicago Bears Head Coach Bill "Lovie" Smith to take over.

"Lovie possesses all of the key qualities we were looking for in a head coach," said Bills General Manager Russ Brandon. He describes Smith as a man who "has strong experience with winning teams, a track record of success, a solid, smart approach to the game, and high character and integrity."

Smith has proven he can lead a team to the big show (unlike Jauron), leading the 2006 Bears to Super Bowl XLI where they faced the Indianapolis Colts.

Bonuses: ROLB PRC +5, MLB PRC +5, LOLB PRC +5​

 

[mfbmike]

I LOL'ed when I saw that picture of the OC, no clue why lol.

hahaha

Maybe time for a new HC?

Lovie Smith FTW.

Mike Smith (Falcons Coach) wanted too much money. Probably because of the cold weather. All good. Lovie ain't no pussy. He don't mind a little bit of cold weather. :bow:

PRC = play recognition rating btw

Which is really good for linebackers. Pick up runs/passes quicker. Less falling for playaction.

 

[mfbmike]

2012 Offseason Retirements

- HB Edgerrin James (CHI)
- SS Brian Dawkins (DEN)
- CB Ronde Barber (TB)
- QB Kurt Warner (ARI)
- WR Terrell Owens (SD)
- ROLB Mike Vrabel (KC)
- LE Leon Little (DAL)
- LOLB Greg Ellis (PHI)
- WR Donald Driver (GB)
- CB Anthony Harris (GB)
- RT Cornell Green (OAK)
- QB Kerry Collins (TEN)​

 

[mfbmike]

Hahaha San Diego. Asshats. Sign T.O. to a 3 year deal and then he retires 1 year after signing.

What a shame, he was still one of the best receivers in the game and made it to the Pro Bowl with SD.

Some good players retiring this year. damn.

 

[Flight24]

IM LOVING THE LOVIE SIGNING. LOL.

 

[mfbmike]

good choice you got rid of the dick, lol

nice signing of Lovie Smith!

I'm so stoked. Finally a good coach. I'm thinking I'm going to have a new playbook to run with as well. :bow:

Aha Vince Young starting in Tennessee?
Wonder how that plays out.

Can't wait for Trent Edwards' progression.

Vince Young has been a FA for like the past 2 years. rofl.

But if you read the preview/game for the last game I played (against the Titans), you'd see they signed Matt Hasselbeck. He's the main man in Tennessee now. et:

IM LOVING THE LOVIE SIGNING. LOL.

lol caps

Lovie Smith gonna take us to the SHIP!

 

[mfbmike]

Buffalo Bills 2012 Player Progression

Progression:

HB Marshawn Lynch 90 (+1)
RE Mike Tolliver 90 (+5)
LT Eben Britton 89 (+2)
RG Mike Kormylo 88 (+6)
MLB Paul Posluszny 87 (+1)
RT Lemar Springs 87 (+4)
DT Joshawn Parker 87 (+6)
LE Aaron Maybin 86 (+1)
C Eric Wood 85 (+3)
C Adrian Mckendrick 85 (+5)
WR Earl Bennett 84 (+1)
QB Trent Edward 83 (+1)
LOLB Clint Ingram 83 (+2)
FB Quinn Johnson 82 (+2)
CB Theodore West 81 (+6)
HB Fred Jackson 81 (+1)
TE Shawn Nelson 80 (+1)
CB Cary Harris 79 (+1)
TE Jermichael Finley 79 (+2)
MLB Eilar Jay 78 (+1)
ROLB Evander Grimble 75 (+5)
WR Sean Wheeler 74 (+2)
LE Taylor Brooks 73 (+1)
QB Tarvaris Jackson 72 (+1)
RT Tyler Schmitt 64 (+1)

Regression:

LG Andy Levitre 82 (-2)
FS Ko Simpson 76 (-2)
ROLB Kawika Mitchell 75 (-6)
LT Levi Jones 75 (-4)
DT Kyle Williams 74 (-1)
LG Geoff Hangartner 71 (-2)
RG Brad Butler 70 (-2)
LOLB Keith Ellison 69 (-1)
RE Maurice Evans 67 (-2)
LT Langston Walker 66 (-7)
LG Jacob Bender 65 (-1)
ROLB Nic Harris 63 (-2)
WR Roscoe Parrish 63 (-2)
SS David Bruton 62 (-2)
WR James Hardy 61 (-2)
HB Devin Moore 61 (-2)
DT Spencer Johnson 60 (-3)




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[Vinsane]

"Dickless Bills Rebound With Love".

 

[mfbmike]

YOooooooo Didnt Lovie Replace Dick Jauron in Chicago too

rofl, you know, that's a very good point. Come to think of it. I think he might have.

"Dickless Bills Rebound With Love".

Talk about a Super Bowl Championship headline. lol.

 

[mfbmike]

Lynch Headlines Re-Signees Returning For Another Run

The Buffalo Bills were able to come to negotiate contract extensions with a number of players. Here is a breakdown of those deals.

- HB Marshawn Lynch to a 4 year deal worth $26.91M
- SS Donte Whitner to a 3 year deal worth $19.16M
- TE Shawn Nelson to a 4 year deal worth $7.78M
- LT Levi Jones to a 2 year deal worth $8.22M
- WR Roscoe Parrish to a 1 year deal worth $870K

Harris Headlines Those Probably Not Returning

However, the Bills were unable to come to terms with CB Cary Harris. Cary Harris and his agent were rumored to be looking for a 4 year deal worth $25M. In an effort to maintain financial flexibility in free agency, the Bills will allow Cary Harris to test free agency waters.

Bills Release(s):

CB Cary Harris
SS David Bruton
RE Maurice Evans
HB Devin Moore
FS Ko Simpson
LOLB Keith Ellison
DT Kyle Williams
RG Brad Butler
ROLB Nic Harris
WR James Hardy
LT Langston Walker​

 

[mfbmike]

Who's gonna start at ROLB? Kawika or Evander?

Very good question. I was not expecting Kawika to take such a huge dip in rating. Gotta see what's available in FA and take it from there.

 

[Justo]

dam Jeff Hardy went from WWE to NFL that quick? :shifty:

 

[mfbmike]

dam Jeff Hardy went from WWE to NFL that quick? :shifty:

rofl woops, james hardy*. That update was a lot better before my damn browser crashed. :irked:

Oh well, it'll have to do.

 

[mfbmike]

Bills Open Up The Checkbook To Patch Up Hole

To say Kawika Mitchell's 2011/2012 campaign was disappointing would probably be an understatement. Mitchell's numbers took a steep dip in Ron Meeks' defensive scheme and Mitchell, 32, appears to be on the decline physically. Sophomore Evander Grimble doesn't look quite ready yet either. Coming into free agency, it was obvious the Bills most glaring need was at the outside linebacker position.

The Bills made a move to sign a linebacker that reeks of desperation for a championship, signing former Cowboy Keith Brooking to a 1 year deal worth 8 million dollars.

Brooking has led the Cowboys to the Super Bowl and to the NFC Championship over the past 2 years, respectively.

"I'm leaving America's team for North America's team," Brooking said with a laugh at a news conference. "These guys brought me here because they want to win a ring. And that's what I want. That's what I'm here for. I looked at the defensive side of ball and offensive side of the ball, and these guys have all the pieces."

"We all know of his tremendous ability and look forward to what he will bring to our defense," Bills owner Ralph Wilson said in a statement. "This is a very exciting day for the Buffalo Bills."

While Brooking is accustomed to anchoring the defense at middle linebacker, he will likely slide over and play the right side.

For the Bills, the signing is their biggest splash since acquiring wide receiver Terrell Owens in 2009. Another move that appeared to be out of desperation. Only that time, it was desperation to return to the postseason.

"'Wow!' was my first reaction," Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny said. "I know we were looking at some different linebackers out there. I didn't know if we were going to make the move for him or not. We did and it worked out. I'm very excited for everybody."​

 

[Justo]

Keith Brooking is a god. great signing

 

[goDawgs1433]

Keith Brooking is old as fuck, lol. But I appreciate all he did for Atlanta.

 

[mfbmike]

Keith Brooking is a god. great signing

:bow: My eyes lit up when I saw him in the FA pool.

Keith Brooking is old as fuck, lol. But I appreciate all he did for Atlanta.

LOL.

That's why I signed him to a 1 year deal. That fucker isn't going to retire on me. :bounce:

 

[RockSteady]

Lovie!!!!! Solid coach... Buffalo all the way next year!!

 

[LC AAU]

May be old, but sure as hell is a great 1 year guy.

Great signing.