Marshawn Lynch (1 Viewer)

[T J]

I'm curious if there is a realistic chance he gets traded to someone in need of a starting RB.

Looks like Spiller's the future. Jackson is solid. Lynch is talented but doesn't want to be there and is probably gonna end up 3rd on the depth chart anyway.

He's a commodity that would seem to make all the sense moving, and the Bills could certainly use any draft picks they're able to get for him.

I think maybe a 4th or possibly even a 5th would get it done. I don't know what his cap situation would be in a trade.

He's available on my FA wire and I'm considering taking a flyer on him.

TIA

 

[SSOG]

I'm curious if there is a realistic chance he gets traded to someone in need of a starting RB. Looks like Spiller's the future. Jackson is solid. Lynch is talented but doesn't want to be there and is probably gonna end up 3rd on the depth chart anyway. He's a commodity that would seem to make all the sense moving, and the Bills could certainly use any draft picks they're able to get for him.I think maybe a 4th or possibly even a 5th would get it done. I don't know what his cap situation would be in a trade.He's available on my FA wire and I'm considering taking a flyer on him.TIA

Dynasty or redraft?If dynasty, grab him immediately. He's a 24-year old RB with 1st round pedigree and two top-14 seasons to his name. I've got him as RB32 in my rankings. He's going to get another shot somewhere else in the league, rest assured.If redraft, I wouldn't bother. Buffalo tried to move him during the draft and couldn't find any takers. If they couldn't move him then, they definitely won't be able to move him now that he's injured (and they'll be less inclined to move him now that Fred Jackson is injured, too).

 

[gandalas]

If they didn't take a 4th or 5th pick during the draft when they could have gotten someone for THIS SEASON for him, then why would they do that now?

I think he is there for the season unless they get an offer that blows them out of the water, or he gets in some sort of off-field fracas.

 

[T J]

I'm curious if there is a realistic chance he gets traded to someone in need of a starting RB. Looks like Spiller's the future. Jackson is solid. Lynch is talented but doesn't want to be there and is probably gonna end up 3rd on the depth chart anyway. He's a commodity that would seem to make all the sense moving, and the Bills could certainly use any draft picks they're able to get for him.I think maybe a 4th or possibly even a 5th would get it done. I don't know what his cap situation would be in a trade.He's available on my FA wire and I'm considering taking a flyer on him.TIA

Dynasty or redraft?If dynasty, grab him immediately. He's a 24-year old RB with 1st round pedigree and two top-14 seasons to his name. I've got him as RB32 in my rankings. He's going to get another shot somewhere else in the league, rest assured.If redraft, I wouldn't bother. Buffalo tried to move him during the draft and couldn't find any takers. If they couldn't move him then, they definitely won't be able to move him now that he's injured (and they'll be less inclined to move him now that Fred Jackson is injured, too).

It's a re-draft. Really just info-gathering currently. Your comment about Jackson being hurt makes sense. I'd forgotten about that.

 

[Resident A]

Buffalo will NOT take a 4th or worse for Lynch. They were offered 4ths at draft time & wanted a 3rd. Now that the draft has passed, picks do them no good for this year, so they'll keep Lynch. If they could get a player like an OT or a 3-4 pass rusher, then I could see a deal happening- but that's highly unlikely.

The only thing that might make Buffalo trade a RB away is the emergence of Joique Bell. He looks phenomenal & the Bills can't put him on the practice squad because he'd get snatched up immediately. Depending on how the rest of their roster decisions go, they may need to move Lynch or Fred Jackson to keep Bell. I doubt any deal happens, but I actually think Jackson may be the one they'd trade.

 

[David Yudkin]

Unlike fantasy, RBs in the NFL aren't worth all that much. I don't see a team parting with a 3rd rounder to get him, and I don't see the Bills taking less to part with him. Player for player trades don't seem to happen all that often, but trade partners will say that the Bills are trading a third stringer, so his value won't be that high.

 

[GoBills02]

Buffalo will NOT take a 4th or worse for Lynch. They were offered 4ths at draft time & wanted a 3rd. Now that the draft has passed, picks do them no good for this year, so they'll keep Lynch. If they could get a player like an OT or a 3-4 pass rusher, then I could see a deal happening- but that's highly unlikely.The only thing that might make Buffalo trade a RB away is the emergence of Joique Bell. He looks phenomenal & the Bills can't put him on the practice squad because he'd get snatched up immediately. Depending on how the rest of their roster decisions go, they may need to move Lynch or Fred Jackson to keep Bell. I doubt any deal happens, but I actually think Jackson may be the one they'd trade.

Bell has looked great. Another small college find by the Bills, ala Fred Jackson. Averaging 8.2 YPC in the pre season. I believe he makes it as the #4 RB with Simpson getting cut.

 

[mcjc4]

There will need to be a major injury to a playoff team to get someone to make a move for him IMO. You see A Peterson or CJ, M Turner or Ryan Grant type player go down on a team that feels they are close, then something may emerge. se those players because the back-ups on those teams don't strike me as playoff caliber RB's ready to carry the load.

 

[T J]

There will need to be a major injury to a playoff team to get someone to make a move for him IMO. You see A Peterson or CJ, M Turner or Ryan Grant type player go down on a team that feels they are close, then something may emerge. se those players because the back-ups on those teams don't strike me as playoff caliber RB's ready to carry the load.

Ok, so I asked this some time ago.I still think Lynch is a quality back in need of a change of scenery.Waaay better than Jackson in GB I'd say.

 

[Kevrunner]

Aaron Rodgers has given his support for a trade for Lynch.

Edit to include link:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/102985794.html

 

[Hank Mardukas]

Aaron Rodgers has given his support for a trade for Lynch.

Edit to include link:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/102985794.html

With news that Steven Jackson is day to day, I wonder if the Rams will try to make a move for Marshawn. He's a similar type of back to Jackson and they have zero depth. Especially with Jackson's age, I could see the Rams being willing to slightly overpay to get Lynch.

 

[gradin123]

Aaron Rodgers has given his support for a trade for Lynch.

Edit to include link:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/102985794.html

I found it very strange that the leader of the Packs offense would "without hestiation" support the acquistion of another running back would probably immediately pass or match Brandon Jackson on the pecking order.

What does Brandon Jackson think if he reads those comments? Jackson has being waiting in the wings for a chance to become the feature back and soon as the door is opened the QB says he would support getting another Running Back who would threaten that feature back status.

If any team were to overpay for Lynch it would the the Pack. They are serious Super Bowl contenders this year and if internally they have doubts about Jackson then perhaps they might even offer a second rounder to get a proven running back who is young and isn't paid well.

There easily could be something brewing here.

 

[SSOG]

Aaron Rodgers has given his support for a trade for Lynch.

Edit to include link:

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/102985794.html

I found it very strange that the leader of the Packs offense would "without hestiation" support the acquistion of another running back would probably would immediately pass or match Brandon Jackson on the pecking order.

What does Brandon Jackson think if he reads those comments? Jackson has being waiting in the wings for a chance to become the feature back and soon as the door is opened the QB says he would support getting another Running Back who would threaten that feature back status.

If any team were to overpay for Lynch it would the the Pack. They are serious Super Bowl contenders this year and if internally they have doubts about Jackson then perhaps they might even offer a second rounder to get a proven running back who is young and isn't paid well.

There easily could be something brewing here.

Aaron Rodgers and Marshawn Lynch are former college teammates. The whole "Lynch-to-GB" thing is a media construct, and Rodgers was only responding to a direct question (from the media, not from anyone with any authority in Green Bay) about how he'd feel about the pack acquiring Lynch. Buffalo has recently gone on the record saying that they have no interest in trading Lynch, and that they have recently rebuffed several teams who have come asking.

 

[gradin123]

Aaron Rodgers and Marshawn Lynch are former college teammates. The whole "Lynch-to-GB" thing is a media construct, and Rodgers was only responding to a direct question (from the media, not from anyone with any authority in Green Bay) about how he'd feel about the pack acquiring Lynch. Buffalo has recently gone on the record saying that they have no interest in trading Lynch, and that they have recently rebuffed several teams who have come asking.

Would they rebuff a second round pick? When Rodgers speaks you can be assured the Packs brass is listening. If any team will overpay for Lynch it would be a Super Bowl contending team that just lost their starting running back to season ending injury.Sometimes where there is smoke there is fire. There is smoke here.

 

[pantherclub]

Aaron Rodgers and Marshawn Lynch are former college teammates. The whole "Lynch-to-GB" thing is a media construct, and Rodgers was only responding to a direct question (from the media, not from anyone with any authority in Green Bay) about how he'd feel about the pack acquiring Lynch. Buffalo has recently gone on the record saying that they have no interest in trading Lynch, and that they have recently rebuffed several teams who have come asking.

Would they rebuff a second round pick? When Rodgers speaks you can be assured the Packs brass is listening. If any team will overpay for Lynch it would be a Super Bowl contending team that just lost their starting running back to season ending injury.Sometimes where there is smoke there is fire. There is smoke here.

They didnt turn down a 2nd round pick, that is just team speak. If they did then there is a reason they are the Bills. I have a feeling if the Packers put something together that they could get Lynch easily. What else are they going to do with him?

 

[Tigerbot Hesh]

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[gradin123]

They didnt turn down a 2nd round pick, that is just team speak. If they did then there is a reason they are the Bills. I have a feeling if the Packers put something together that they could get Lynch easily. What else are they going to do with him?

There are reports they have already turned down a third rounder for him but the Pack may be in a position right now where they might offer more than that. I could see them offering a second rounder given their current circumstances and even the Bills couldn't turn that down could they?Just an interersting coincidence that the two teams play each other this weekend. Somehow I think the Bills would wait until after the game if they did agree to the trade but the fact all their brass of the two teams will be in the same area could facilitate a trade.

 

[Gopher State]

Bills | Not looking to trade Marshawn Lynch

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:22:04 -0700

The Buffalo Bills rebuffed a team that called as recently as last week to inquire about the availability of RB Marshawn Lynch, a source told Michael Silver, of Yahoo! Sports. The Bills have received inquires from at least four teams about Lynch.

Doesn't sound like the Bills are interested in trading Lynch at all

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Aaron Rodgers and Marshawn Lynch are former college teammates. The whole "Lynch-to-GB" thing is a media construct, and Rodgers was only responding to a direct question (from the media, not from anyone with any authority in Green Bay) about how he'd feel about the pack acquiring Lynch. Buffalo has recently gone on the record saying that they have no interest in trading Lynch, and that they have recently rebuffed several teams who have come asking.

Would they rebuff a second round pick? When Rodgers speaks you can be assured the Packs brass is listening. If any team will overpay for Lynch it would be a Super Bowl contending team that just lost their starting running back to season ending injury.Sometimes where there is smoke there is fire. There is smoke here.

Those that have watched Ted Thompson work over the past 5-6 years know how misguided it is to suggest that the Packer management "listens" to its players or that they are a team who is likely to "overpay" for a player. Ted has proven over and over that the exact opposite is true. As Andrew Brandt has pointed out repeatedly, one of the main driving factors in Favre leaving Green Bay was when Thompson was outbid by the Patriots for Randy Moss two off-seasons in a row. Thompson's primary MO in player moves is to avoid overpaying, to find value and to overvalue his own guys.

 

[gradin123]

Aaron Rodgers and Marshawn Lynch are former college teammates. The whole "Lynch-to-GB" thing is a media construct, and Rodgers was only responding to a direct question (from the media, not from anyone with any authority in Green Bay) about how he'd feel about the pack acquiring Lynch. Buffalo has recently gone on the record saying that they have no interest in trading Lynch, and that they have recently rebuffed several teams who have come asking.

Would they rebuff a second round pick? When Rodgers speaks you can be assured the Packs brass is listening. If any team will overpay for Lynch it would be a Super Bowl contending team that just lost their starting running back to season ending injury.Sometimes where there is smoke there is fire. There is smoke here.

Those that have watched Ted Thompson work over the past 5-6 years know how misguided it is to suggest that the Packer management "listens" to its players or that they are a team who is likely to "overpay" for a player. Ted has proven over and over that the exact opposite is true. As Andrew Brandt has pointed out repeatedly, one of the main driving factors in Favre leaving Green Bay was when Thompson was outbid by the Patriots for Randy Moss two off-seasons in a row. Thompson's primary MO in player moves is to avoid overpaying, to find value and to overvalue his own guys.

How often were they Super Bowl favorites in those years with a serious defiency at a important position. Don't forget Lynch is a former first rounder who is still relatively young and doesn't make much money.

 

[scott72]

They didnt turn down a 2nd round pick, that is just team speak. If they did then there is a reason they are the Bills. I have a feeling if the Packers put something together that they could get Lynch easily. What else are they going to do with him?

There are reports they have already turned down a third rounder for him but the Pack may be in a position right now where they might offer more than that. I could see them offering a second rounder given their current circumstances and even the Bills couldn't turn that down could they?Just an interersting coincidence that the two teams play each other this weekend. Somehow I think the Bills would wait until after the game if they did agree to the trade but the fact all their brass of the two teams will be in the same area could facilitate a trade.

No way in hell Thompson gives a 2nd..I don't think he'll even give a 3rd to be honest. The shark move is to wait until Buffalo is 0-4 or something similar. Then the price goes wayyy down.

 

[Futz]

Aaron Rodgers and Marshawn Lynch are former college teammates. The whole "Lynch-to-GB" thing is a media construct, and Rodgers was only responding to a direct question (from the media, not from anyone with any authority in Green Bay) about how he'd feel about the pack acquiring Lynch. Buffalo has recently gone on the record saying that they have no interest in trading Lynch, and that they have recently rebuffed several teams who have come asking.

Would they rebuff a second round pick? When Rodgers speaks you can be assured the Packs brass is listening. If any team will overpay for Lynch it would be a Super Bowl contending team that just lost their starting running back to season ending injury.Sometimes where there is smoke there is fire. There is smoke here.

Those that have watched Ted Thompson work over the past 5-6 years know how misguided it is to suggest that the Packer management "listens" to its players or that they are a team who is likely to "overpay" for a player. Ted has proven over and over that the exact opposite is true. As Andrew Brandt has pointed out repeatedly, one of the main driving factors in Favre leaving Green Bay was when Thompson was outbid by the Patriots for Randy Moss two off-seasons in a row. Thompson's primary MO in player moves is to avoid overpaying, to find value and to overvalue his own guys.

How often were they Super Bowl favorites in those years with a serious defiency at a important position. Don't forget Lynch is a former first rounder who is still relatively young and doesn't make much money.

This is the point. Just because the Pack haven't historically done certain things under Ted doesn't mean he doesn't see the writing on the wall in this situation. If Brandon can't handle the load or is injured, this team is going to be one dimensional and a Super Bowl candidate sat idle because they don't trade draft picks under any circumstances.

 

[netnalp]

Aaron Rodgers and Marshawn Lynch are former college teammates. The whole "Lynch-to-GB" thing is a media construct, and Rodgers was only responding to a direct question (from the media, not from anyone with any authority in Green Bay) about how he'd feel about the pack acquiring Lynch. Buffalo has recently gone on the record saying that they have no interest in trading Lynch, and that they have recently rebuffed several teams who have come asking.

Would they rebuff a second round pick? When Rodgers speaks you can be assured the Packs brass is listening. If any team will overpay for Lynch it would be a Super Bowl contending team that just lost their starting running back to season ending injury.Sometimes where there is smoke there is fire. There is smoke here.

Those that have watched Ted Thompson work over the past 5-6 years know how misguided it is to suggest that the Packer management "listens" to its players or that they are a team who is likely to "overpay" for a player. Ted has proven over and over that the exact opposite is true. As Andrew Brandt has pointed out repeatedly, one of the main driving factors in Favre leaving Green Bay was when Thompson was outbid by the Patriots for Randy Moss two off-seasons in a row. Thompson's primary MO in player moves is to avoid overpaying, to find value and to overvalue his own guys.

How often were they Super Bowl favorites in those years with a serious defiency at a important position. Don't forget Lynch is a former first rounder who is still relatively young and doesn't make much money.

I've posted in a couple of other threads, there are several examples of Superbowl contenders that leaned more heavily on better RBs than Grant, and that stud RB got hurt early and none of those teams brought in a RB to be the new starter. I didn't come across any that have.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

The shark move is to wait until Buffalo is 0-4 or something similar. Then the price goes wayyy down.

Yeah, because right now, they probably think they'll make the playoffs.

 

[menobrown]

I think this is about to get interesting. AJ Hawk just requested a trade from the Packers. The Bills just lost Posluszny. Nothing is going down this week because they play each other this week. Might be a showcase game for both of these players.

 

[Tickle Monster]

I will pray to whatever deity necessary for this to happen.

 

[tombonneau]

Not sure if it's come up anywhere, but this seems as relevant a thread as any to ask it: Why didn't the Packers put in a bid for Maroney?

I don't think he was a good fit in the NE (and subsequently the DEN) offense, but seems like the kind of guy who would flourish as the bellweather in the Pack offense.

 

[netnalp]

I was saying to get Maroney, hours before he got traded.

 

[FGITLOTR]

Is Lynch a free agent at year end?

 

[Shutout]

Is Lynch a free agent at year end?

No. He is under contract DIRT CHEAP for two more seasons. Thats probably why the tight wad Bills won't trade him. I assumed they were just too ignorant to improve their team but after seeing the contract Iit makes sense:He is playing for2010: $885K 2011: 1.14M2012: 1.14M (voidable year).The Bills are always seemingly strapped for cash and probably just want to keep a guy they have for peanuts. Its also funny how in several quotes from Nix and Gailey, they have said something along the lines of "he is under contract and...".What a joke.Regarding Maroney: I suspect the relationship between the Broncos and Patriots probably made a deal possible that wouldn't have been as good with other teams.

 

[Winky the tunnel ferret]

I think this is about to get interesting. AJ Hawk just requested a trade from the Packers. The Bills just lost Posluszny. Nothing is going down this week because they play each other this week. Might be a showcase game for both of these players.

Pos is only out a few weeks.

 

[Area51Inhabitant]

I think this is about to get interesting. AJ Hawk just requested a trade from the Packers. The Bills just lost Posluszny. Nothing is going down this week because they play each other this week. Might be a showcase game for both of these players.

Pos is only out a few weeks.

The Bills also lost Kawika Mitchell for the season so even when Poz returns, they have some serious issues at ilb. Plus Poz just seems to be one of those guys who can't stay healthy for long.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I think this is about to get interesting. AJ Hawk just requested a trade from the Packers. The Bills just lost Posluszny. Nothing is going down this week because they play each other this week. Might be a showcase game for both of these players.

Pos is only out a few weeks.

for now.

 

[BallparkFrank]

Like many, I'm curious to see how this plays out largely due to the potential impact on Brandon Jackson. Lynch to GB seems like a longshot given the stubborn nature of both front offices, but I think the first telling clue that we might have of a trade being imminent is the inactive lists on Sunday. If both teams are waiting until after the game to finalize a deal, you can bet that any of the involved players will be inactive.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Not sure if it's come up anywhere, but this seems as relevant a thread as any to ask it: Why didn't the Packers put in a bid for Maroney?I don't think he was a good fit in the NE (and subsequently the DEN) offense, but seems like the kind of guy who would flourish as the bellweather in the Pack offense.

Was it reported that the Packers didn't put in a bid for Maroney?

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I think this is about to get interesting. AJ Hawk just requested a trade from the Packers. The Bills just lost Posluszny. Nothing is going down this week because they play each other this week. Might be a showcase game for both of these players.

He didn't really "request a trade" - his agent merely stated that Hawk "would be open to a trade". That statement alone means something, but its a bit different from actually requesting to be traded. The agent made very clear that Hawk is focused on his role and very happy where he is. Its all agent-speak, and I'd agree likely designed to send a message of sorts. To add some fun fuel to the fire, Jason Wilde, a Packer beat writer for of ESPN Milwaukee, reported yesterday that Hawk's house in DePere is listed for sale, and included a link to the listing.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

I think this is about to get interesting. AJ Hawk just requested a trade from the Packers. The Bills just lost Posluszny. Nothing is going down this week because they play each other this week. Might be a showcase game for both of these players.

Pos is only out a few weeks.

for now.

Exactly.Also,even when/if Poz comes back, they still need help. Kelsay is TERRIBLE.