Do you think the Bills will keep Kelsay?

[GreggTX]

He's still a solid run defender and we need depth. Unless someone agrees to take on his starter money contract, which is possible, and offers at least a 3rd round pick or better, he stays.

This allows us to focus in on WR, CB, OT and OL/LB depth. If the real values are in the middle rounds as Buddy suggests, that could be good news for up and coming teams to take a step up by filling multiple holes. This draft also seems strong in our positions of need.

[ClevelandBackersPrez]

Wrong. Merriman is less money and fills a position of need.

...Unfortunately, Kelsay provides much-needed depth, so we will keep him.

You are incorrect sir. Kelsay is well loved at OBD and is a natural 4-3 DE. Merriman goes before Kelsay, 100%

[BlokesAndHoes]

With a restructure, absolutely.

[dsn5858]

With it looking like Mario Williams is gonna play left end, I dont think Kelsay is gonna be switched to the right side, and he is too expensive to be a depth player. I dont think he really has trade value. While he is a good guy I wont be surprised if he is released.

trade him and his contract for a 5th!

[beeve17]

If they spend money on Mark Anderson. Then No

[ClevelandBackersPrez]

Wrong. Merriman is less money and fills a position of need.

...Unfortunately, Kelsay provides much-needed depth, so we will keep him.

Just reviewed your comment and you are WAY off. Kelsay is a natural 4-3 DE and will play opposite of Mario as the starter (most likely RDE). Merriman is better suited as a 3-4 OLB which we don't play anymore. Kelsay is pretty good against the run as well and Merriman, if healthy, will be nothing more than a situational pass rusher. Plus the BILLS gave Kelsay a big contract and have continually stated how much they like his work ethic, leadership etc. I know most people on here have it in for Kelsay but he stays before Merriman almost a lock

[NOVABilliever]

You are incorrect sir. Kelsay is well loved at OBD and is a natural 4-3 DE. Merriman goes before Kelsay, 100%

But Merriman's money is guaranteed.

[mkeller25]

He's still a solid run defender and we need depth. Unless someone agrees to take on his starter money contract, which is possible, and offers at least a 3rd round pick or better, he stays.

That is laughable - just laughable - that you think Kelsay is worth a 3rd round pick.

HA.

[EscapedfromNY]

Edwards, Spencer and Kelsay need to go IMO. My bet would be that Kelsay ends up in some type of consultant role with the team. I'm telling you, he has to have pictures of someone way up at OBD...........

[1313]

Edwards, Spencer and Kelsay need to go IMO. My bet would be that Kelsay ends up in some type of consultant role with the team. I'm telling you, he has to have pictures of someone way up at OBD...........

Yep, that one never gets funny.

[Bleedbuffaloblue]

Do you want this team to win anything?

If you didn't notice... the good teams don't cut their decent starters. They keep them and get a better starter.

Stop talking about who to cut.

Amen to that!

[54 spielman]

his base salary for 2012 is 3.5 mil, the Bills should and would keep for that amount

My bad, I did not look up the figures. If that is his base salary, then he'll be retained at least for this year.

[GreggTX]

agreed, why people keep on the relentless dumping on kelsay is beyond me.

Just wondering why no one ever calls out Spencer johnson and his play last year, made kelsay look all pro.

Oh please, people. Kelsay just signed a multiyear deal and he's considerably better than many on this board seem to think. Besides, why would they just release him? He can start for a lot of teams and most definitely has trade value. What's up with you guys?

Yes we know he's not a double digit sack guy, but he's still a very solid run defender and quality depth.

[GreggTX]

That is laughable - just laughable - that you think Kelsay is worth a 3rd round pick.

HA.

OK then a 4th or even a 5th, but he's not going anywhere anyways, so what does it matter?

[LABILLBACKER]

.....Kelsay will be on this team until the "end of days"......

[El Gato]

Unless he demands a trade.

[liverpoolkev]

BYE BYE ......kelsay..........Tell schoebal it was nice to be apart of the worst defense in all of your career.......

[1313]

BYE BYE ......kelsay..........Tell schoebal it was nice to be apart of the worst defense in all of your career.......

What????????

[Billsnation2010]

If you see a pass rushing DE drafted in the top 4 picks, his days as a Bill would seem bleak, if not he will still be on this roster in 2012.

[anthony2014226]

Yes I think so