Free Agent Donte Whitner as an Indianapolis Colt?

Man I’m a huge Colts fan – specifically because of Peyton (obviously) – but this article isn’t factually correct in a lot of areas. I’m pretty disappointed that you decided to rip on Buffalo as a reason why we’re let him walk or why he’d be a good option for your ball club. There are other ways to make a point.

In truth Whitner is way underrated * and understood, except for the twitter feed. Seriously, its surprisingly dopey.

This couldn’t be more spot on – he’s actually a pretty big Buffalo Rumblings reader too as he’s commented many times about articles that BR has published. Dopey is spot on – he’s kind of a fool at times – but it’s funny to me.

. It was reported that Whitner wants eight million dollars a season to stay in upstate NY (I wouldn’t blame him really). Therefore its no surprise that Buffalo wants to get rid of him as well. What is a bit weird is that they are so eager to part ways that they aren’t even willing to negotiate. Bill’s GM Buddy Nix went on record about Whitner saying “Donte Whitner I don’t think wants to be here, and he probably won’t” even though Whitner said he did

you say this….

then:

Ouch. If Whitner wants eight million and think he’s worth that, then forget this article. Whitner is a fool.

ummmm – so don’t you think that’s the reason why the Bills don’t want anything to do with him (plus other points that i’ll get to).

Plus - Whitner is on record saying that he wants to stay in Buffalo – not leave.
Again – hate against Buffalo without even looking to see if he actually wanted to stay in Buffalo – not sure why you decided to go that route other than to bash the Bills. Mud slinging isn’t good friend.

Whitner is the fall guy

Not true at all – Whitner has made a lot of tackles – but that’s because of the weakness of our front 7. He misses plenty of tackles, takes horrible angles and is not a play maker (5 picks in 5 years). Watching him every single game over the last 5 years you get to know a player – he’s typically a step late (which in the NFL is huge) and easily gets juked out of his shoes by guys that aren’t even quick – it’s comical at times really.

meaning statistically Whitner was one of the best and surest tacklers in the league.

yup – statistically – watching him play is different.

Why else would Buffalo have traded Marshawn Lynch for only a 4th pick this year and 5th next when he can do this?

because Marshawn is one stupid incident away from a lengthy suspension. You forget that he’s had 2 major incidents in which he ran some one over with his car and has been busted with drugs and guns in his vehicle in California. The Bills cannot rely on a player like that. He’s notorious in Buffalo for being a thug, even his family is, and one more incident and he’s gone. The reason he was traded was to get something for a very, very mediocre back (3.9 YPC) who is one strike away from an 8 game suspension. It makes sense to get something while we still could. Videos like the one you posted are very few and far between – if you watch him on a consistent basis he cannot follow blockers and typically dances around guys trying to make them miss. It’s kind of odd that a guy with that video has a 3.9 YPC isn’t it? Shouldn’t he be able to carry 2 guys 4 yards or more no problem? Nope – because he cannot read blocks and dances way too much. That’s why he’s gone – he’s a very mediocre back. Watch him on a consistent basis and honestly tell me what you think.

Given Buffalo’s current state defensively, they would be unwise to let him walk.

Given his contract demands I say no way. He is a very mediocre safety – not bad not great and certainly not worth what he’s asking. he’s always been cocky and as you put it is a fool.

I don’t want to make it sound like i’m out to get him because he isn’t terrible – but he certainly isn’t a game changer in any way shape or form. He’s made so many tackles because that’s what his position dictates especially when the Bills front 7 is so poor. He routinely whiffs on tackles and takes terrible angles to ball carriers.

He does know his assignments and is a dedicated football player – he’s just mediocre. I hope you wouldn’t expect more than a mediocre SS because that’s what you’d be getting.

When writing these articles I really wish that you wouldn’t blast the Bills as an organization to try and prove your point about a mediocre safety. You could do better research on Whitner and even Marshawn before you just label it as “the Bills are stupid”.

If you want to know how valuable Whitner is – the reason most Bills fans don’t mind seeing him walk is because we have an UDFA in George Wilson who was converted to Safety who plays better than Whitner. Wilson has had 6 picks in 2 years where Whitner has had 5 picks in 5 years and Wilson is a surer tackler.

I come to this site daily for Colts news because I like to keep updated on your team – but this Buffalo bashing is really unnecessary.

who is going to offer the Ohio State star that kind of money?

You mean besides Ohio State?