Jetsfan80 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000640441/article/mario-williams-released-by-bills-after-four-seasons Mario Williams released by Bills after four seasons By Kevin Patra Around the NFL writer Published: March 1, 2016 at 12:47 p.m. Updated: March 1, 2016 at 02:30 p.m. Mario Williams' time in Buffalo has ended. The Bills announced on Tuesday that they have released the linebacker. The move was expected after a down season in which Williams repeatedly attacked coach Rex Ryan's defense, openly questioning his role. Williams was set to count $19.9 million on the Bills' salary cap. Jettisoning the 31-year-old will save Buffalo $12.9 million, with $7 million in dead money. He signed a six-year, $96 million contract in 2012. The move frees up cap room for offensive tackle Cordy Glenn, who the Bills slapped with the franchise tag Tuesday. Williams will now be one of the most interesting free agents to hit the market. Teams will have to discern whether 2015 was an aberration or an indicator of a 31-year-old on the decline. The pass rusher will land in the top five of Around The NFL's Top 99 Free Agents list. Williams compiled three straight seasons with 10.5-plus sacks in his first three seasons in Buffalo. He excelled as both a 3-4 rush linebacker and a 4-3 defensive end during that span. Yet, last season he struggled, earning just five sacks in 909 snaps. Could Williams have a Julius Peppers-like late-career resurgence? Or is he a big name who will get overpaid on the open market by a team in desperate need of a pass rusher? We tend to believe last season was a product of a poor fit in Ryan's scheme. Put in the right situation, Williams should be back tackling quarterbacks for the next several years. Running back Anthony Dixon also announced via Twitter on Tuesday that his time in Buffalo is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Rex's scheme trumps all. Reggie white? OLB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 This was expected especially since he complained during the year- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Poor Rex, just never gets given any talented players to work with ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 he's been an overrated player for many years, he's a good player on bad teams. only cares about his stats. Marshall was the same way though so there's hope but he needs to buy in like Marshall did and he can be a key guy for some team but I'd never give that guy a big contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Sign this beast change of scenery in a better system he will flourish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 10 minutes ago, jamesr said: Poor Rex, just never gets given any talented players to work with ... Boy lemme tell ya, Mario just didn't have what it takes. He's only one of the biggest, best, and most productive athletes in the game, but I can still go after his character and work ethic based on stuff and things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, SenorGato said: Boy lemme tell ya, Mario just didn't have what it takes. He's only one of the biggest, best, and most productive athletes in the game, but I can still go after his character and work ethic based on stuff and things. talent? he's as talented as anyone who has played the game but there's so much more to it than just talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 14 minutes ago, nyjunc said: talent? he's as talented as anyone who has played the game but there's so much more to it than just talent. No doubt about it Rex, and Williams lacks "it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 15 minutes ago, SenorGato said: No doubt about it Rex, and Williams lacks "it." Rex did a bad job with that D last year, that cannot be argued but one of the things he did poorly was rely on the talent already there. This is a good move for Buffalo despite letting a talented guy go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 to be fair, even breno could block him last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 44 minutes ago, SenorGato said: No doubt about it Rex, and Williams lacks "it." Yeah he an't no Vernon Gholston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 30 minutes ago, nyjunc said: Rex did a bad job with that D last year, that cannot be argued but one of the things he did poorly was rely on the talent already there. This is a good move for Buffalo despite letting a talented guy go. The talent that was already there comprised one of the best defenses in the league prior to Rex's arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Super Mario can be the answer to our pass rusher need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Super Mario can be the answer to our pass rusher need. not a good way to get younger. Plus, he is a mere shadow of what he once was. Waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, T0mShane said: The talent that was already there comprised one of the best defenses in the league prior to Rex's arrival. they were great in meaningless games. shutting down the Geno/Vick Jets is damn impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, Dcat said: not a good way to get younger. Plus, he is a mere shadow of what he once was. Waste of money. We tried with much worse Taylor and Maybin and that guy last year who lasted 1 game and cant forget the Canadian or Arena football player just signed,anything is possible with the Jets, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, T0mShane said: The talent that was already there comprised one of the best defenses in the league prior to Rex's arrival. They beat the Jets and Fitzpatrick 2 times in 2015 with Rex in case you forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, joewilly12 said: We tried with much worse Taylor and Maybin and that guy last year who lasted 1 game and cant forget the Canadian or Arena football player just signed,anything is possible with the Jets, Taylor was a low cost deal and he did nothing for us, Maybin was a young, cheap player w/ no risk. Williams will get a good deal and unless a team is in great cap shape and ready to contend this year it would be foolish to sign him to a large deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, joewilly12 said: They beat the Jets and Fitzpatrick 2 times in 2015 with Rex in case you forgot. yep, shutting down a much better O than we put out in '14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, nyjunc said: yep, shutting down a much better O than we put out in '14. Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, joewilly12 said: They beat the Jets and Fitzpatrick 2 times in 2015 with Rex in case you forgot. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, T0mShane said: Link? http://www.newyorkjets.com/schedule/season-schedule.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, nyjunc said: Taylor was a low cost deal and he did nothing for us, Maybin was a young, cheap player w/ no risk. Williams will get a good deal and unless a team is in great cap shape and ready to contend this year it would be foolish to sign him to a large deal. Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 8 minutes ago, nyjunc said: Taylor was a low cost deal and he did nothing for us, Maybin was a young, cheap player w/ no risk. Williams will get a good deal and unless a team is in great cap shape and ready to contend this year it would be foolish to sign him to a large deal. Dallas let Ware walk Denver signed him and he played exceptionally well they actually won a Super Bowl i see this as the same scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 1 minute ago, joewilly12 said: Dallas let Ware walk Denver signed him and he played exceptionally well they actually won a Super Bowl i see this as the same scenario. You see Denver going after Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, section314 said: You see Denver going after Williams? No I see the Williams situation similar to Ware many said he was washed up hell the Jets paid Pace more than Denver paid Ware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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section314 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 11 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Dallas let Ware walk Denver signed him and he played exceptionally well they actually won a Super Bowl i see this as the same scenario. You see Denver going after Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, section314 said: You see Denver going after Williams? No I dont unless they lose Ware then yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 16 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Dallas let Ware walk Denver signed him and he played exceptionally well they actually won a Super Bowl i see this as the same scenario. I don't recall effort questions w/ Ware though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 12 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: No I see the Williams situation similar to Ware many said he was washed up hell the Jets paid Pace more than Denver paid Ware I don't think Williams is washed up, for me it's about his attitude that can be poisonous in a locker room. I thought the same of Marshall and hew as great but he'd have to buy in like Marshall. does he want to win or just collect meaningless sacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Just now, nyjunc said: I don't think Williams is washed up, for me it's about his attitude that can be poisonous in a locker room. I thought the same of Marshall and hew as great but he'd have to buy in like Marshall. does he want to win or just collect meaningless sacks? Agree and Mario here would fuel the fire between Jets -Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjunc Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 1 minute ago, joewilly12 said: Agree and Mario here would fuel the fire between Jets -Bills. for us at the right price he might be motivated for a year to stick it to rex and the Bills but w/ so many teams having a ton of cap room I don't think his price would be low enough for us to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 1 minute ago, nyjunc said: for us at the right price he might be motivated for a year to stick it to rex and the Bills but w/ so many teams having a ton of cap room I don't think his price would be low enough for us to consider. Probably we seem to be in cap hell with a lot of glaring needs,time for major restructuring to happen, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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