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IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Oct 10 @ 1:41 PM ET
Who's wearing a Breece Hall jersey this morning?
- RichardRoma


Are you going to take off your Ian Cole Jersey now?
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Oct 10 @ 1:52 PM ET
Even a 2 year extension for Okposo at 35 years old feels risky.

A lot hinging on the outcome of this season.

GMKA says they haven’t broached extension yet with Okposo. My take is that day is surely coming. #Sabres

He will absolutely get a pay cut. But for multiple years.

https://twitter.com/ByMHa...3ck4uwA-2oaKhHnl4drQ&s=19

- kingcong39

Or just don't sign old broken down players because they are nice guys.
Offer him a nice cushy Player personnel role or a FO or coaching gig.

I dont need Okposo on the ice any longer after this year.

Plus wouldn't he be blocking the young talent........ isnt that why the Sabres "Shouldn't trade for players"
Lilroot9
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.18.2012

Oct 10 @ 1:56 PM ET
LTIR?

They haven't even hit the cap floor based on actual salary for 2 straight seasons now.

- kingcong39


We are talking about resigning Okposo at the end of the year for 2 more years. I want to make sure we have cash for another player if he does get hurt, as suggested was something to be concerned with.
hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Oct 10 @ 1:57 PM ET
IF he wanted one more year sure at 850k but does he want that?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 10 @ 1:57 PM ET
Or just don't sign old broken down players because they are nice guys.
Offer him a nice cushy Player personnel role or a FO or coaching gig.

I dont need Okposo on the ice any longer after this year.

Plus wouldn't he be blocking the young talent........ isnt that why the Sabres "Shouldn't trade for players"

- ImThatGuy

Be Nice!!!
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Oct 10 @ 2:06 PM ET
Adam Fantilli will solve all the center problems going forward
- hubie


Thumbs up
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 10 @ 2:12 PM ET
dude

everyone hates you


that's hard to do, even beady could never get to that level

- homiedclown


Idc
Not trying to be friends with the lonely old men on site
U can insult me as much as u want,
but it’s just sad & pathetic
TheHank
Location: Yawn.
Joined: 01.11.2017

Oct 10 @ 2:16 PM ET
I will say I don't care.

I will then hurl an insult.

I will then call you sad and pathetic for insulting me.

priceless.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Oct 10 @ 2:16 PM ET
Even a 2 year extension for Okposo at 35 years old feels risky.

A lot hinging on the outcome of this season.

GMKA says they haven’t broached extension yet with Okposo. My take is that day is surely coming. #Sabres

He will absolutely get a pay cut. But for multiple years.

https://twitter.com/ByMHa...3ck4uwA-2oaKhHnl4drQ&s=19

- kingcong39


This would be the straw that broke Camel Toe Harris's back for me.
The guy needs to go. I'm fine with him here this season, bit if next year is the turn-the-corner year we have been told is the plan; then it needs to start with shedding a slow Okposo...of course after they trade Girgs at the TDL
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Oct 10 @ 2:20 PM ET
Idc
Not trying to be friends with the lonely old men on site
U can insult me as much as u want,
but I'm just sad & pathetic

- jdfitz77


Fify
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 10 @ 2:25 PM ET
Thoughts on CMC?

https://twitter.com/gregt...&t=JySRs7FSMv0U3pyTLYC0aQ

At this cap hit, I go in. All in this year.

- Lilroot9


It’s an interesting idea
On the surface, it seems like a no brainer
But we don’t run an offense that is gonna target CMC 8xs a game either,
so he won’t be nearly as effective here as he has been in the past

That doesn’t mean he can’t still be an effective player for us, especially this year
But fitting him under the Cap moving forward is gonna be tough
We already lack room for next year,
and are gonna have to make moves to bring back Poyer & Edmunds (& Morse if we still want him)

Also, we did just draft Cook to fill the role (or at least a sizable part of the role) that CMC will fill
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 10 @ 2:26 PM ET
Fify
- IonSabres


You’re so hurtful 😢😢😢
Idk how I’ll go on
TheHank
Location: Yawn.
Joined: 01.11.2017

Oct 10 @ 2:30 PM ET
It’s an interesting idea
On the surface, it seems like a no brainer
But we don’t run an offense that is gonna target CMC 8xs a game either,
so he won’t be nearly as effective here as he has been in the past

That doesn’t mean he can’t still be an effective player for us, especially this year
But fitting him under the Cap moving forward is gonna be tough
We already lack room for next year,
and are gonna have to make moves to bring back Poyer & Edmunds (& Morse if we still want him)

Also, we did just draft Cook to fill the role (or at least a sizable part of the role) that CMC will fill

- jdfitz77

Morse is signed thru 2025.

It's INARGUABLE.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 10 @ 2:31 PM ET
Morse is signed thru 2025.

It's INARGUABLE.

- TheHank


Lol
You’re right, but he’s listed as a feee agent on this list for some reason

https://www.spotrac.com/n...ree-agents/buffalo-bills/
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 10 @ 2:50 PM ET
Morse is signed thru 2025.

It's INARGUABLE.

- TheHank

Yes and for a decent chunk of change. Think his cap hit is 11.5m next year. Could be a cut candidate, think they save 6m if they do.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 10 @ 2:57 PM ET
Yes and for a decent chunk of change. Think his cap hit is 11.5m next year. Could be a cut candidate, think they save 6m if they do.
- Buff36


We’re gonna have to make room somehow
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 10 @ 2:59 PM ET
Is this man's informs legitimate?

I have confirmation that the #Bills are one of the teams that have contacted the #Panthers regarding RB Christian McCaffrey.

https://twitter.com/Micha...l8f8wF6DyfloMo58paFg&s=19
The_Inkwell
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.29.2006

Oct 10 @ 3:03 PM ET
Is this man's informs legitimate?

I have confirmation that the #Bills are one of the teams that have contacted the #Panthers regarding RB Christian McCaffrey.

https://twitter.com/Micha...l8f8wF6DyfloMo58paFg&s=19

- kingcong39


Oh my!!
Pairo11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Cancel my subscription to the resurrection.
Joined: 10.15.2007

Oct 10 @ 3:05 PM ET
dude

everyone hates you


that's hard to do, even beady could never get to that level

- homiedclown

😄😄😄😄😄😄🤣
hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Oct 10 @ 3:09 PM ET
Is this man's informs legitimate?

I have confirmation that the #Bills are one of the teams that have contacted the #Panthers regarding RB Christian McCaffrey.

https://twitter.com/Micha...l8f8wF6DyfloMo58paFg&s=19

- kingcong39


Random sports journalist from Erie.... i wouldnt put any weight to it
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Oct 10 @ 3:17 PM ET
Is this man's informs legitimate?

I have confirmation that the #Bills are one of the teams that have contacted the #Panthers regarding RB Christian McCaffrey.

https://twitter.com/Micha...l8f8wF6DyfloMo58paFg&s=19

- kingcong39

id pass unless its for a late pick.

CMC doesn't really move the needle for me.
hubie
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt Ellis is my patronus, NY
Joined: 06.28.2011

Oct 10 @ 3:22 PM ET
id pass unless its for a late pick.

CMC doesn't really move the needle for me.

- ImThatGuy

+1 its pretty clear he dropped way off after 2019, but for a 4th sure ill take the flyer as an upgrade
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Oct 10 @ 3:55 PM ET
+1 its pretty clear he dropped way off after 2019, but for a 4th sure ill take the flyer as an upgrade
- hubie


My buddy sent me an article a few days from a Carolina prospective. McCaffrey would command a 1st or a 2nd and some picks according to the article.

He's the panther's marketing gold piece.....

Would hit the franchise financially, although it might be a good move , moving on from him as a football organization.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 10 @ 4:11 PM ET
Random sports journalist from Erie.... i wouldnt put any weight to it
- hubie


Any more weight now about the possibility?

There are plenty of teams inquiring. I dont think he gets moved, but if he did I'd say Bills.

https://twitter.com/Allbr...7KGVVX6JLJ01soWCkGcg&s=19
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Oct 10 @ 4:20 PM ET
Any more weight now about the possibility?

There are plenty of teams inquiring. I dont think he gets moved, but if he did I'd say Bills.

https://twitter.com/Allbr...7KGVVX6JLJ01soWCkGcg&s=19

- kingcong39


I think he will absolutely get moved. They know they are in a rebuild and the last thing a rebuild needs is a veteran running back. They were rumored to be shopping him in the offseason and we were rumored to have interest then. If we are really loading up for the stretch run of a lifetime then I would absolutely give them Moss and a 3rd. I did read somewhere online that his salary this year is actually very affordable and that maybe we would just move on from him after the year?
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