We've all seen a lot of the big names already come and go in the last several days, but there are some signings that haven't received as much publicity as they maybe should have. Some of the following signings are surprising given either the player, or the destination thereof.
Cole Beasley. This one is a head-scratcher right off the bat, and for obvious reasons. Who in the hell actually wants to play for a terrible Buffalo Bills team, especially a player that had been a vital part of a playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys team? Beasley was one player that I never would have thought would switch teams anytime in the near future. The Bills are a quagmire of epic proportions right now (as they have been for some time), and might not use Beasley properly.
Danny Amendola. Speaking of a nasty mess, enter the Detroit Lions. This is a team who still believes (very much in vain) that Matthew Stafford is some kind of stud. The move on Amendola's part to go to Detroit only makes sense if all he wants is money. There is little to no competitiveness in Detroit, and as long as they have Stafford, they no nowhere. Period.
Tyrod Taylor. The Chargers have one of the best quarterbacks in the league right now in Phillip Rivers, who played his best football ever last season. I understand the need to have a younger QB on the roster ready to take over if and when Rivers decides to call it a career, but Taylor? There is no consistency in his game, his decision making process is horrible, and he has more bad games than good games. And judging by the amount of money they will pay him ($11-million over two years, plus incentives), they see something that isn't really there. Tyrod Taylor is worse than a one-trick pony, and isn't the answer.
Frank Gore. His career winding down, I expected Frank Gore to stay in sunny Florida with the Dolphins and ride off into the sunset. Signing a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills is somewhat confusing, given his age. Gore is one of my all-time favourite running backs, and I wish him nothing but the best. That being said, I still question his move to Buffalo. He will more than likely be a back-up RB for short-yardage situations at this point.
What do YOU think about these signings? Leave a comment with your opinion if you'd like!
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