HoosierCat Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 from profootballtalk.com:GILDON GETTING RUN FROM BUFFALO? We're picking up some indications that the final 53-man roster of the Buffalo Bills might not include the name "Gildon, Jason." Gildon, a post-June 1 cap casualty in Pittsburgh, was signed by the Bills to a one-year deal after flirting with several other teams, including the Bengals and Packers. A league source tipped us off of the possibility that Gildon couldbe gone, and our discussions with industry sources confirmed the suspicions. Our guess is that, if the Bills make the move, someone else will give Gildon a shot. Hell, maybe even the Steelers would offer him a one-year deal -- but probably for not much more than the veteran minimum.Given our situation at LB, if he pops loose, we need to go after him again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Why did we not sign him before? Was it because he opted for Buffalo or because we didn't take the option of signing him ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Why did we not sign him before? Was it because he opted for Buffalo or because we didn't take the option of signing him ? IIRC, Gildon was looking for a one-year deal (I assume he hoped to have a good year and parlay that into a last big contract). But the Bengals wanted to do a 2-year deal, and wouldn't budge. They might be more flexible now. But the Pack is still short on LB depth, too, and if it turns into any kind of biding war I don't have a lot of hope. Oh well, let's see if he actually gets cut first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Why did we not sign him before? Was it because he opted for Buffalo or because we didn't take the option of signing him ? It was because, at the time, the money did'nt match our need.Our needs at that position have risen considerably, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Does the injury settlement with Patrick Johnson free up any cap space?It could be a possibility if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABengalsFan09 Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 I think we should be watching the Steelers to see if Adrian Ross or Dwayne Levels gets released, they could step right in immediately w/o missing a step... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalByTheBay Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Only difference with Gildon is his ability to rush the QB. I think that might bring him back up on our radar if he's cut. He would've been a luxury / situational player. Our need is now broader and he would make more sense now. Interesting possiblity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckj414 Posted September 4, 2004 Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 Don't get too excited, Pro Football Talk is the NFL equivalent to the Weekly World News... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2004 Don't get too excited, Pro Football Talk is the NFL equivalent to the Weekly World News... Agreed. But FWIW I cruised a couple Bills message boards and it appears many Bills fans see him getting a solo number from the fat lady. Apparently he hasn't impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 Why take him if he couldnt make BUFFALOS team I say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kchrpm Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 Because Buffalo is not hurting for linebackers, we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 So singeth the lady fat...Bills | Gildon Released - from www.KFFL.comSun, 5 Sep 2004 16:48:44 -0700BuffaloBills.com reports the Buffalo Bills have released LB Jason Gildon.Ross...Gildon...Ross...Gildon... Me, I'd shoot for Gildon, take Ross.EDIT: eff it, shoot both of 'em. Panthers cut Jesse Armstead. Maybe it's the Joisey in me, but this guy's a warrior. Get on the phone, Mikey!http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/3040 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 The Raiders cut Dwayne Rudd (past Browns starter). He's better than Ross, younger than Gildon, and can play all 3 LB spots.A bigger drop loks like Bears DT Bryan Robinson (6/4-297, 7 yr., 82 starts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 So singeth the lady fat...Bills | Gildon Released - from www.KFFL.comSun, 5 Sep 2004 16:48:44 -0700BuffaloBills.com reports the Buffalo Bills have released LB Jason Gildon.Ross...Gildon...Ross...Gildon... Me, I'd shoot for Gildon, take Ross.EDIT: eff it, shoot both of 'em. Panthers cut Jesse Armstead. Maybe it's the Joisey in me, but this guy's a warrior. Get on the phone, Mikey!http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/3040 Where did you see that Jesse Armstead was cut ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 I only take Rudd if he agrees to have his helmet cemented to his head for the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 No doubt. That cost the Browns a playoff spot if I remember right in the last game of whichever year it was 2002?. What a bogus penalty that would have been for any team other than the Browns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 ya id take rudd. hed knock the head off someone at least for 2 weeks ! id take any of them...any of them is better than wilkins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Where did you see that Jesse Armstead was cut ? kffl. It was a page or so later as I went throught the cuts. I double-checked & they've chenged it to IR for the year out with a shoulder injury. Damn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 yea the bills cut gildon and i saw the the pats cut terrel buckley and the chargers cut that saftey kawmie lassister (how ever u spell his name) he used to play for the cardnals hes good to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Where did you see that Jesse Armstead was cut ?kffl. It was a page or so later as I went throught the cuts. I double-checked & they've chenged it to IR for the year out with a shoulder injury. Damn! Damn....I was excited about maybe going after him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richmond_mat Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 ya id take rudd. hed knock the head off someone at least for 2 weeks ! id take any of them...any of them is better than wilkins. you go d itty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Buffalo was very disappointed in Gildon's performance. They fought to bring him in and he didn't make 1 single play for them all preseason. Even a team desperate for LB's would have to think twice...he's almost more of a DE these days.As for cuts, I'd like to see the Bengals give Lassiter a call, even with 10 DBs still on the roster he could work out. I remember him being a very good DB on a very bad team with the Cardinals...not sure if his production has dropped off or if he was just a salary cap cut. One standout memory of him was a 4 INT day...I don't even remember who it was against, but I remember Berman yelling his name over and over during the highlights.Keith McKenzie was cut by Buffalo, and Kenny Holmes by GB, both are solid veterans but don't have eye-popping stats. Hokmes have 5.5 sacks last year, his best year was 8 which he did twice with the Giants.Not a whole lot of help out there right now, hope this CB Baumann can contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Does anyone know if Gildon or A. Ross were picked up by anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Does anyone know if Gildon or A. Ross were picked up by anyone? Not yet, but that's not surprising. If either of them signed with a team now and were on the roster opening day, their salary for the whole season would be guaranteed. If they aren't signed until after opening day, then teams no longer have to pay them if they can them somewhere along the line. So look for a flurry of vet signings early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 The latest best chance to upgrade DT went w/ Bryan Robinson signing w/ the Fins.DT Kenderick Allen was signed by the Saints. Oliver Gibson is out of work again, but I'd rather see the Bengals get Larry Smith, Kendrick Clancy, or Eric Downing if a move is made for DT.As far as LB, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Seahawks get Rudd for weakside help w/ Chad Brown out.If the Bengals make any move between Gildon and Ross, I sure hope it's Gildon but the Pack would seem to be in the mix again for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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