drsamuel84 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Teaming him up with a bruiser like Chris Ivory would be great. I don't like the idea of bringing in a free agent running back but he's only 27 and hasn't taken too much of a beating with Fred Jackson and had a 1,200 yard year when Gailey was the head coach. I think he'll be a much better value than Demarco Murray who someone will overpay for but at the right price he would compliment Ivory well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 He looked like Jamaal Charles the last time he was with Gailey. Shouldn't be any more expensive than Chris Johnson was and would be a smart signing that has flashed elite talent in the same system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 My number 1 Free Agent. Hes young - explosive and will be reasonably priced. Hopefully he misses Chan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 When I suggested Spiller multiple times early in the offseason (last October), it was rebuffed. Thank the winds for blowing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetLee83 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm not sure what he's going to do. He gets hurt a ton, and has only had that one good year. The potential is there, we've all seen it. He keeps tweeting like he's all on board with the Bills and Rex, but we know money will change that. I think the Bills let him walk, having Bryce Brown, unless they give up on him. Tough to see what he really has as our offensive line was horrific this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 With the role of RB's getting minimized he won't command huge $$$. Would be an interesting pickup to team with Ivory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 If we can fix our O line up through FA/Draft and get some nice WR'S in here.. plus a possible Spiller/Chan reunion we could have a competent Offense.. only question remains, who is throwing the ball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 On a cap friendly deal I'll welcome it. The guy is always hurt, but explosive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I would make this move for two reasons, #1. Spiller knows the system. #2. Spiller can catch the ball ouf of the backfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Do it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin L Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm not sure what he's going to do. He gets hurt a ton, and has only had that one good year. The potential is there, we've all seen it. He keeps tweeting like he's all on board with the Bills and Rex, but we know money will change that. I think the Bills let him walk, having Bryce Brown, unless they give up on him. Tough to see what he really has as our offensive line was horrific this season. our O line was pretty good in the run game. I think we were 3rd in the league in rushing YPG with a 4.5 average per carry. I agree he gets injured a lot, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Let's stop finding reasons to not make use of Powell. He deserves a shot at the #2 job. No need to spend big bucks on another backup again to steal carries from him, we have other stuff to worry about. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDown Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Personally, I would pass. He has underachieved his entire career outside of one year, and he's too fragile. Running back is a position where low mileage is key. Draft a running back, run him into the ground, and dump him after his rookie contract before the inevitable decline begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymangold Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 absolutely needs to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Let's stop finding reasons to not make use of Powell. He deserves a shot at the #2 job. No need to spend big bucks on another backup again to steal carries from him, we have other stuff to worry about. Like signing Powell? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Let's stop finding reasons to not make use of Powell. He deserves a shot at the #2 job. No need to spend big bucks on another backup again to steal carries from him, we have other stuff to worry about. He's probably on his way to Buffalo too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Like signing Powell? He'll be dirt cheap to re-sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 He'll be dirt cheap to re-sign. For the same price would you rather have powell or spiller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 For the same price would you rather have powell or spiller. Spiller, he's more proven even though he pretty much sucked last year. But he's not available anyway, he's under contract next year and he's not making much. I don't see them cutting or trading him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Spiller can open up this offense Ivory/Spiller/Powell Conner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Spiller, he's more proven even though he pretty much sucked last year. But he's not available anyway, he's under contract next year and he's not making much. I don't see them cutting or trading him. He is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 He is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Really? I just checked, it says he's under contract for 2015 for a little over 2 million. Maybe it's an option or something. If he's available maybe Chan will give him a call. Wouldn't mind adding him to complement Ivory. Could be a sick combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Really? I just checked, it says he's under contract for 2015 for a little over 2 million. Maybe it's an option or something. If he's available maybe Chan will give him a call. Wouldn't mind adding him to complement Ivory. Could be a sick combo. He was drafted in 2010 and has never signed an extension. Been five years. His rookie deal is up. Edit - Actually, 2010 was the last year before the wage scale. I'm still 99% sure he's a free agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 EDIT This website I'm looking at doesn't know what they're saying either. It says 5 years and then they list him under contract for 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 C.J. Spiller signed a 5 year / $25,672,087 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $2,000,000 signing bonus, $11,854,169 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $5,134,417. So he still has one more year...I think. Maybe like I said it's some sort of option thing the Bills did or didn't pick up (yet). No clue. 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 That's five. He's a free agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 That's five. He's a free agent. I'm just going by what I'm reading: http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/c.j.-spiller/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm just going by what I'm reading: http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/c.j.-spiller/ I just read a statement by the Bill's GM saying that he is a FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I just read a statement by the Bill's GM saying that he is a FA Might as well go after him then with Powell hitting FA as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Spiller, he's more proven even though he pretty much sucked last year. But he's not available anyway, he's under contract next year and he's not making much. I don't see them cutting or trading him. I think he is available that's why he came up in conversation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Spiller offers a skillset that Powell simply can't. I'd love to bring Powell back but as a # 3 guy. Gailey loves getting guys out in space, so essentially Spiller will be able to do the things we were hoping Chris Johnson would do last year, and then some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I like Powell, but he's JAG. "His name kinda rhymes" is about the extent of his uniqueness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Spiller offers a skillset that Powell simply can't. I'd love to bring Powell back but as a # 3 guy. Gailey loves getting guys out in space, so essentially Spiller will be able to do the things we were hoping Chris Johnson would do last year, and then some. 100% agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraVerde Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Spiller is a Clemson guy and So is Rex.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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