No they weren't. When the statement came out, they said they will not cut him. The missing words were
- TheSabresTaco[If we can't find a trade partner before the start of the league year,] we have no problem paying his bonus.

You can believe what you want ..

they were going to cut him but the Browns were dumb enough to trade for him

whos the only fast riser? mayfield ... who won the heisman? the other 3 have been talked about as top 10 picks for at least 2 years now
- robz228

Mayfield had the best season
Darnold was the most talked about before the season
Rosen Allen and Darnold all had underwhelming seasons

There isn't a clear cut favorite anywhere

Mayfield had the best season
Darnold was the most talked about before the season
Rosen Allen and Darnold all had underwhelming seasons

There isn't a clear cut favorite anywhere
- Stripes77

Sam , Rosen , Mayfield, Allen

That's how it should go if I was a GM

Sure, and I agree to an extent with this, but we don't know who they like. That's my point.

They could like Rosen a lot, but not have the ammo to trade up and meet the Giants demands.

They could like Jackson almost as much as Rosen, and know he will be there at 12.

The smarter play is waiting in that case.

If they only love one guy, then sure, get him at all costs
- sbroads24

In this exact scenario I'd be fine with it. But if they don't take Jackson at 12, then trading for 12 makes 0 sense and makes them look like fools.

Mayfield had the best season
Darnold was the most talked about before the season
Rosen Allen and Darnold all had underwhelming seasons

There isn't a clear cut favorite anywhere
- Stripes77

my point is this isnt agent hype with these guys. they've had hype for a LONG time now.

You do know they've moved up already right?

They moved from 21 to 12

so they didn't just stay put
- Stripes77

Bro if they just moved from 21 to 12 and just stay there I bet you half the Bills fan base would be like this organization is run by scaredy cats

Mittlestadt is signing. Per Bob.

Sam , Rosen , Mayfield, Allen

That's how it should go if I was a GM
- gerbe75pts

Which you aren't

Not that I don't disagree with what you have there

Out of those 4 the one that I think would work best is Mayfield for the Bills but raw talent wise then yes that's right.

I wouldn't be surprised if Allen is a Brown and Darnold is the QB that falls

The Jets seem like a Mayfield/Rosen fit

In this exact scenario I'd be fine with it. But if they don't take Jackson at 12, then trading for 12 makes 0 sense and makes them look like fools.
- robz228

in fact im willing to bet if they cant trade up they take jackson at 12 regardless of how they feel about him to save face

Bro if they just moved from 21 to 12 and just stay there I bet you half the Bills fan base would be like this organization is run by scaredy cats
- gerbe75pts

Who cares?

The fan base is full of morons and over reactors Beane and McDermott earned the right for people the trust the process

Mittlestadt is signing. Per Bob.
- TerryPegula

Yeah boy

Mittlestadt is signing. Per Bob.
- TerryPegula

Bob McKenzie
‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie
3m3 minutes ago

Casey Mittselstadt has agreed to terms on an entry-level deal with BUF. Expected to join the Sabres’ NHL roster later this week.

Now does him playing in games burn a year?

Or is it a game requirement?

Casey the franchise is in the books

Bob McKenzie
‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie
3m3 minutes ago

Casey Mittselstadt has agreed to terms on an entry-level deal with BUF. Expected to join the Sabres’ NHL roster later this week.
- Stripes77

Nooooooooooooo ...

Does that mean he's burning a year of his contract?

Balls oh well happy he's here

Who cares?

The fan base is full of morons and over reactors Beane and McDermott earned the right for people the trust the process
- Stripes77

I cannot listen to any reasoning for trading to 12 a month before the draft other than using it to slingshot higher. That is why they did it, 100%, indisputable. You have no clue who is going to be there.

If they end up using pick 12 it is a blunder, and a total asset mismanagement.

Bob McKenzie
‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie
3m3 minutes ago

Casey Mittselstadt has agreed to terms on an entry-level deal with BUF. Expected to join the Sabres’ NHL roster later this week.

Now does him playing in games burn a year?

Or is it a game requirement?
- Stripes77

Sweet baby Jesus!

the 9 game non-ELC burning thing doesn't apply for college players right?

I cannot listen to any reasoning for trading to 12 a month before the draft other than using it to slingshot higher. That is why they did it, 100%, indisputable. You have no clue who is going to be there.

If they end up using pick 12 it is a blunder, and a total asset mismanagement.
- robz228

So if they draft Mayfield or Rosen at 12 it's a blunder?

Alright let's talk about the burning of the year is that happening?

the 9 game non-ELC burning thing doesn't apply for college players right?
- robz228

I don't think so

Too bad they couldn't get him to sign an ATO with Rochester

the 9 game non-ELC burning thing doesn't apply for college players right?
- robz228

depends on the age he is signed his contract

If a player who is signed to an entry-level contract and is 18 or 19 years of age (as of September 15 of the signing year), does not play in a minimum of 10 NHL games (including both regular season and playoffs; AHL games do not count), their contract is considered to ‘slide’, or extend, by one year.

He is still 19 by the date...since he has a November birthday so he should be able to slide

So if they draft Mayfield or Rosen at 12 it's a blunder?
- Stripes77

Yes, a blunder that was saved by getting lucky. If they take jackson there and hes a hall of famer its still a blunder. Don't be results oriented.

You mean how he was traded before the season?

The only thing that was "free" in my eyes was the Tyrod trade but I really think the Bills would have kept him for this year if they couldn't find someone to trade for him and use him as a bridge guy
- Stripes77

no its all free!!!

Bob McKenzie
‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie
3m3 minutes ago

Casey Mittselstadt has agreed to terms on an entry-level deal with BUF. Expected to join the Sabres’ NHL roster later this week.

Now does him playing in games burn a year?

Or is it a game requirement?
- Stripes77

this, sadly. soundsa like the only way to get him this year.

depends on the age he is signed his contract

If a player who is signed to an entry-level contract and is 18 or 19 years of age (as of September 15 of the signing year), does not play in a minimum of 10 NHL games (including both regular season and playoffs; AHL games do not count), their contract is considered to ‘slide’, or extend, by one year.

He is still 19 by the date...since he has a November birthday so he should be able to slide
- DDM-Coga

I could kiss you right now