Mario movement rumors (MERGED) Signs with Buffalo $100 million

[Premier]

seams like fans in buffalo are pretty excited.. idk, we loved mario here but something has to be said about the texans having the best defense they've ever had in their short history all while mario williams was sitting on the sidelines... people are even talking about how are we going to replace mario.. mario was replaced last year, watt took his position, and barwin took over his new position.. meanwhile this rookie by the name of brooks reed emerged as a monster of a pass rusher.. barwin/reed>mario

 

[JamesBill]

barwin/reed>mario

no way, we now need to draft linebacker. I like brian braman as much as the ext guy, but he seems a little crazy and thus injury prone.


And Brooks never had to beat anyone to get his sacks, wade had him lined up against air.

 

[The Cush]

And with Mario's departure from the Texans, all the kleenex boxes and bottles of lotion in the greater Houston area has sold out thanks to dalemurphy

 

[Corrosion]

Bye Mario ..... It wasnt about the money.

 

[Ole Miss Texan]

Mario Williams ‏ @bbwolf90

Thanks to all the real Texan fans out there. It has been a great ride for six years and I wish the team the very best. Much love to the

Players, coaches and staff. It is unfortunate to have to leave such a great place due to salary cap constraints and other intentions.

It is very fortunate to have the memories, sweat, blood and tears with the guys in that organization and now the opportunity to be apart of

The bills franchise and begin the drive down the road this city and people deserve. I will always love my true Texans out there and a piece

Of my heart will always remain with you and to all other bandwagon fans out there remember be careful what you say. I will see you all Either way very soon! #childsplay. GO BILLS

I always liked Mario. But I don't like how he alludes to "real" Texan fans and mentions "bandwagon fans". I think it's time to put all that away and be a bigger man. Am I reading that wrong? I just think he doesn't have to mention that sort of stuff. Sounds petty.

 

[Blake]

Mario Williams ‏ @bbwolf90

Thanks to all the real Texan fans out there. It has been a great ride for six years and I wish the team the very best. Much love to the

Players, coaches and staff. It is unfortunate to have to leave such a great place due to salary cap constraints and other intentions.

It is very fortunate to have the memories, sweat, blood and tears with the guys in that organization and now the opportunity to be apart of

The bills franchise and begin the drive down the road this city and people deserve. I will always love my true Texans out there and a piece

Of my heart will always remain with you and to all other bandwagon fans out there remember be careful what you say. I will see you all Either way very soon! #childsplay. GO BILLS

#1, wasnt mario's twitter handle superjit90 a while ago?

#2, this account isnt even marked as official. And other players posting to it doesnt make it official. They make mistakes too.

 

[GP]

so basically what you're saying is only the big teams should sign the big FA's?

couldnt signing a couple marquee FA's help transform buffalo into a not so 'poor market' team?

Yes, because if they cannot generate the revenues to be self-sustaining...then why should they receive the ability to acquire top talent????

Alas, we love to prop up losers in this society anyways. It's a disease of political proportions, which is for another discussion in another forum.

 

[Dutchrudder]

#1, wasnt mario's twitter handle superjit90 a while ago?

#2, this account isnt even marked as official. And other players posting to it doesnt make it official. They make mistakes too.

Yeah, could be fake, I dunno. I would hope guys like Antonio, Glover and Shaun are smart enough to spot a fake.

 

[Dutchrudder]

Meanwhile at DaleMurphy's house...

 

[Cjeremy635]

The press conference appears to be delayed. They probably had to fire their entire IT department to help pay the dude's contract. Nothing like Buffalo.....

 

[GP]

"To the bandwagon fans...." ???? Huh? I don't get that.

"be careful what you [bandwagon fans] say" ???

LOL. I don't think he's very smart. Everything but that was acceptable, but why put that bit in there? Odd. Then again, there is some doubt that this was really him. So, oh well.

My allegiance is with the Texans. Yeah, big whoop you used to play for us. I won't slobber all over you just because you used to play here. 31 enemies of the Texans, and you just became one even if for only a few minutes per year in the reg season.

I ain't jealous. Just saying that the TEXANS are my team. And if you play here, I'm on your side...even if you're Kareem Jackson. KJ is one of us. Steppers get to steppin', I love my Texans.

 

[Nawzer]

The press conference appears to be delayed. They probably had to fire their entire IT department to help pay the dude's contract. Nothing like Buffalo.....

They're probably still running 56k modem. When you hear "Eeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhcchchchchchchchchchchchccchhh", you'll know it's about to come on.

 

[False Start]

After reading that, it kind of aggravates me, if it is real.Why did he have to throw the bandwagon fan thing in there?

 

[BIG TORO]

I always liked Mario. But I don't like how he alludes to "real" Texan fans and mentions "bandwagon fans". I think it's time to put all that away and be a bigger man. Am I reading that wrong? I just think he doesn't have to mention that sort of stuff. Sounds petty.

Thats the same thing I was thinking.

 

[Blake]

After reading that, it kind of aggravates me, if it is real.Why did he have to throw the bandwagon fan thing in there?

If you read his old tweets, and there were like 3 total, you would be VERY cautious. This isnt like mario to tweet alot and say much of anything. My money is on fake and Antonio and Ryans need to wise up.

 

[Texan4Ever]

^ Yuck!


As for Mario, I'm glad he is getting paid and hopefully he can dominate as a Bill and turn that franchise around. I still remember that Denver game with Cutler (I think) running for his life.

Would love for him to do the same to Mark Sanchez!

 

[Dutchrudder]

"To the bandwagon fans...." ???? Huh? I don't get that.

"be careful what you [bandwagon fans] say" ???

LOL. I don't think he's very smart. Everything but that was acceptable, but why put that bit in there? Odd. Then again, there is some doubt that this was really him. So, oh well.

My allegiance is with the Texans. Yeah, big whoop you used to play for us. I won't slobber all over you just because you used to play here. 31 enemies of the Texans, and you just became one even if for only a few minutes per year in the reg season.

I ain't jealous. Just saying that the TEXANS are my team. And if you play here, I'm on your side...even if you're Kareem Jackson. KJ is one of us. Steppers get to stepping', I love my Texans.

I believe he means "Mario bandwagon" fans. The people who now hate him because he left the Texans. The people who now hope he fails miserably in Buffalo, breaks his legs, or hope he dies in a car wreck. I'm sure there are plenty of those sorts on Twitter.

 

[False Start]

If you read his old tweets, and there were like 3 total, you would be VERY cautious. This isnt like mario to tweet alot and say much of anything. My money is on fake and Antonio and Ryans need to wise up.

Yeah, good point. He hardly ever tweets.

 

[GP]

Hey Mario, I'm not a bandwagon fan. I'm still here. But YOU aren't.

Isn't that funny how that happens? I guess I haven't been able to find a team who would make me a fan for more than what the Texans are paying me.

Since you are able to distinguish and label what a real fan is vs. a bandwagon fan, let me be as careful as I can (per your advice) in what I say next....

Ahem, (clears throat)....Eff. You.

I hope that was carefully worded. By the way, a lot of us real fans and even some bandwagon fans, and every kind of fan in between, actually are glad that you got to test free agency and get what you could get. A healthy 90% of Texans fans understood the situation.

In summation: (1) We're still here but you ARE NOT, (2) Eff You, and (C) See number 2.

 

[GP]

I believe he means "Mario bandwagon" fans. The people who now hate him because he left the Texans. The people who now hope he fails miserably in Buffalo, breaks his legs, or hope he dies in a car wreck. I'm sure there are plenty of those sorts on Twitter.

Then why doesn't he spend the extra two letters, and M and a Y, and say "MY fans" instead of lumping all Texans in as either bandwagon or real?

This is why I say that IF this is really him, then he's dumber than a bag of hammers. You're on your way out, stay classy the whole way...don't impress me with class and dignity and then throw in the awkward sentence that's out of place.

I doubt this him, actually. But if it is, then he's as crazy as a soup sandwich. It doesn't seem like him, but if it is then he showed some bad P.R. there. IMO.

 

[Maddict5]

Yes, because if they cannot generate the revenues to be self-sustaining...then why should they receive the ability to acquire top talent????

Alas, we love to prop up losers in this society anyways. It's a disease of political proportions, which is for another discussion in another forum.

so whats your solution?

5/6 teams in each of the big markets? baseball model of 4/5 teams and the rest are filler?

im gonna go out on a limb and say the nfl's popularity dies if they take your advice

 

[Maddict5]

I always liked Mario. But I don't like how he alludes to "real" Texan fans and mentions "bandwagon fans". I think it's time to put all that away and be a bigger man. Am I reading that wrong? I just think he doesn't have to mention that sort of stuff. Sounds petty.

much like moving a thread about a texans playerto the nfl section the moment they sign for another team?

dont get me wrong. i personally dont give a **** but it def comes across as a very butthurt move

 

[Señor Stan]

I always liked Mario. But I don't like how he alludes to "real" Texan fans and mentions "bandwagon fans". I think it's time to put all that away and be a bigger man. Am I reading that wrong? I just think he doesn't have to mention that sort of stuff. Sounds petty.

I think he has never really gotten over the whole Reggie Bush / VY fiasco when he was first drafted. He always said the right things when he was here, but I think some of the resentment is coming through a bit.

 

[badboy]

Who?

 

[Cjeremy635]

I believe he means "Mario bandwagon" fans. The people who now hate him because he left the Texans. The people who now hope he fails miserably in Buffalo, breaks his legs, or hope he dies in a car wreck. I'm sure there are plenty of those sorts on Twitter.

Well, that's just absurd. I wouldn't wish ill will on the guy at all. To me, it's a mutual separation. He wanted more than we thought he was worth. Good on him for being a free agent at the right time. They say timing is everything, and his was superb. Again, I don't wish the guy any harm, I just don't think he's worth anything close to that $100 million contract. He's a guy that is full of potential....and that's about it. He has all of the intangibles that you could ever want in a player, they just never translated to the field with any sort of regularity.

 

[The1ApplePie]

He's gonna get David Carr'd by the fanbase.

 

[Double Barrel]

I root for the uniform, and since Mario no longer sports the Texans logo, he is nothing to me now.

"Good luck" as a Bills, Mario, and enjoy the weather.

 

[Señor Stan]

My prediction on Mario's legacy.

He will be the NFL player to earn the most money without ever appearing in a playoff game. Book it.

 

[Señor Stan]

Well, that's just absurd. I wouldn't wish ill will on the guy at all. To me, it's a mutual separation. He wanted more than we thought he was worth. Good on him for being a free agent at the right time. They say timing is everything, and his was superb. Again, I don't wish the guy any harm, I just don't think he's worth anything close to that $100 million contract. He's a guy that is full of potential....and that's about it. He has all of the intangibles that you could ever want in a player, they just never translated to the field with any sort of regularity.

That speaks volumes right there. If after 6 seasons, we are still talking about potential...that's a problem.

 

[GP]

He's gonna get David Carr'd by the fanbase.

Depends on what his mouth sputters when he's interviewed.

Is he plays it cool, I'm fine with it. If he acts like David Carr and runs his mouth the first chance he gets, then he's a dyck. Simple.

 

[Vinny]

He'll play well...till he gets hurt. Mario will find out its harder to stand around on the sideline in his shorts when its -5 degrees on the sideline though.

 

[Señor Stan]

We're going to need some banner updates round here...

 

[Cjeremy635]

He'll play well...till he gets hurt. Mario will find out its harder to stand around on the sideline in his shorts when its -5 degrees on the sideline though.

I think they'll turn on him in a heartbeat if he's injured like usual. NY is a different part of the country. Those people a little more forthcoming with the comments up there.

 

[Doppelganger]

He'll play well...till he gets hurt. Mario will find out its harder to stand around on the sideline in his shorts when its -5 degrees on the sideline though.

He'll b reunited with his old NC State teammate John McCargo and will have Marcus Stroud (at least at this point) as the other DE. He expect him to get a bunch of sacks and QB hurries but he won't live up to his contract. The Bill fans are probably thinking they are getting Bruce Smith 2.0.

As you alluded, he is likely to continue to suffer some injuries. I wouldn't worry about him being cold on the sidelines though. For $50 million, he can buy some pants and a nice jacket

 

[Doppelganger]

I think they'll turn on him in a heartbeat if he's injured like usual. NY is a different part of the country. Those people a little more forthcoming with the comments up there.

Well, Buffalo is Western New York, not New York City. Very different life and very different people. I imagine he will get a lot more leeway than had he been in NYC. Then again, $50 mill is a lot of cash.

 

[dalemurphy]

He's gonna get David Carr'd by the fanbase.

You guys know what I thought of Mario... I certainly didn't want him brought back for anything near what the market would suggest.

Still, I wish him well. I hope he can stay healthy. I think he can be great, especially as a strong side 4-3 DE. I don't think he'll be consistently great, but I will root for him and be pleased if he's personally successful.

The bigger story to me is the discipline the Texans organization has shown and the confidence they have in what they are doing. The Texans not signing Mario is not an indictment on him (apparently they had a significant offer on the table). Simply put, he was offered an amazing deal and took it. Nobody should have a problem with it. Though these losses can sometimes hurt in the short term, the Texan organization got healthier today, IMO... or remained healthy (if that's a better way to look at it).

 

[Cjeremy635]

Well, Buffalo is Western New York, not New York City. Very different life and very different people. I imagine he will get a lot more leeway than had he been in NYC. Then again, $50 mill is a lot of cash.

Yeah, but they have a history there. Granted, it's been a crappy one for a while, but those fans want to win and win now. You had better plan on winning "right now" if you're throwing out contracts like that too.

 

[Doppelganger]

They're probably still running 56k modem. When you hear "Eeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhcchchchchchchchchchchchccchhh", you'll know it's about to come on.

You're giving them too much credit. They are still rockin the 14.4 on AOL!!!

 

[AMartin56]

Holy Smokes...ESPN finally had someone that put the brakes to the Mario hype...Eric Mangini...points out Mario only had two seasons with double digit sacks...it was long ago...and he spent a good portion of the last two seasons on IR. Surpised to see Mangini of all people be the voice of reason but at least someone was finally reasonable on that BS network.

 

[Doppelganger]

Yeah, but they have a history there. Granted, it's been a crappy one for a while, but those fans want to win and win now. You had better plan on winning "right now" if you're throwing out contracts like that too.

Yeah, the money is a big one, but hasn't the ownership been courting Toronto and playing a home game over there? Wouldn't surprise me to see them moving to Toronto in the near future.

 

[GP]

Holy Smokes...ESPN finally had someone that put the brakes to the Mario hype...Eric Mangini...points out Mario only had two seasons with double digit sacks...it was long ago...and he spent a good portion of the last two seasons on IR. Surpised to see Mangini of all people be the voice of reason but at least someone was finally reasonable on that BS network.

Interesting. Thank you for posting that.

Good to know there's some "balance" going on. I would have figured everyone would be saying how foolish the Texans were for not having enough money to retain him.

 

[SheTexan]

I always liked Mario. But I don't like how he alludes to "real" Texan fans and mentions "bandwagon fans". I think it's time to put all that away and be a bigger man. Am I reading that wrong? I just think he doesn't have to mention that sort of stuff. Sounds petty.

Sometimes speaking the truth does sound petty!! JMO!

 

[fiasco west]

Press conference has begun.

Seems he is really into being loved, he keeps talking about how fans are embracing him there.

Hope he remembers he will be the first person to get the hate if the team starts to fail because he'll be the big contract guy...they are talking about him being a franchise changer. Lotta pressure...

 

[sometexansfan]

At least we won't have to watch him try to run around a tackle, only to get pushed completely out of the way anymore.

 

[TdotTexas2Step]

Not sure why some of us are sending out departure jabs at Mario.

Yes, he was frustrating at times, but he was also one of our better defensive players in our young history as the Texans. And though I didn't believe he would succeed at OLB, I was rooting for him, because when he did well, the Texans did well.

He chased money and chose Buffalo, and will be joining a young and exciting defense in Buffalo.

Good luck to him, except for when we play him, because when we do, I hope Foster gives him a two step, and leaves him on the ground.

 

[fiasco west]

Press conference went out lol. At least for me it did.

Interesting that he said "This is football. You put me in a 4-3 defense and tell me to get the quarterback." or something very similar. Perhaps he didn't like Wade's defense all that much.

With that said I guess it is good to move on now, we can get a guy who can slot in at his position in the 3-4 that is more suited and not a project.

 

[fiasco west]

Not sure why some of us are sending out departure jabs at Mario.

Yes, he was frustrating at times, but he was also one of our better defensive players in our young history as the Texans. And though I didn't believe he would succeed at OLB, I was rooting for him, because when he did well, the Texans did well.

He chased money and chose Buffalo, and will be joining a young and exciting defense in Buffalo.

Good luck to him, except for when we play him, because when we do, I hope Foster gives him a two step, and leaves him on the ground.

Play the bills next season in fact they are coming here. Wonder what the reaction will be?

 

[GP]

Play the bills next season in fact they are coming here. Wonder what the reaction will be?

Hmmm....

The reaction?

I think it depends on how he uses his mouth from this day forward. The fans will applaud him if he's been good to say the right things. If he uses little jabs, in interviews, or comes off LeBron'ish...he's going to get boo'd.

I think Bills vs. Texans will be the hot game that week. Everyone tuning in to see if Mario can sack the Texans QB (in our own stadium) and what impact he will have on us.

 

[fiasco west]

Hmmm....

The reaction?

I think it depends on how he uses his mouth from this day forward. The fans will applaud him if he's been good to say the right things. If he uses little jabs, in interviews, or comes off LeBron'ish...he's going to get boo'd.

I think Bills vs. Texans will be the hot game that week. Everyone tuning in to see if Mario can sack the Texans QB (in our own stadium) and what impact he will have on us.

Heh, if we don't get that Oline shored back up that's going to be a easy task.

With that said though I have to admit I was bit disappointed to learn that Mario would not be a Texan anymore. I thought he would be one for the rest of his career but I have to ask myself, would I be disappointed if Cushing, Demeco, Andre, Foster, or Duane moved on?

No. I would be beyond furious if that happened. Right now I'm just curious.

How will we fill that spot? What are we going to do with that money? Are we still going to draft a WR in the first?

I'll have a watchful eye on the Bills situation, although I really can't see the Bills overtaking the Hoodie and his domination of that division. I mean even when his defense sucks he still manages to win. Even when his starting QB goes down he still manages to win... Mario has basically walked into the same situation (except we were much worse when we drafted him obviously) but the Bills will always try to get over that Patriot hump while the Texans have just got over that hump (unless Peyton signs in Tennessee...)

 

[False Start]