Aaron

Schobel

There were some internet rumblings of this possibility last week. Schobel turns 35 before the season, but La Canfora reports that at least “a few teams” have reached out to the former two-time Pro Bowler. Just for dot-connecting purposes, some coaches with which Schobel has a background include Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey, Browns DC Dick Jauron, and Giants DC Perry Fewell.

NFL Network reported Wednesday that at least “a few teams” had reached out to Schobel in retirement. The Buffalo News confirms that Schobel was “flattered,” but has no plans to make a comeback. The 34-year-old’s career ended after the 2009 season. Schobel is second in Bills history in sacks, behind Bruce Smith.

Schobel will receive a signing bonus of $6.75 million and is worth an average of $3.8 million over six years Schobel is one of the most consistent, if unspectacular, defensive ends in the league. Hes a top 25 DL in IDP leagues.

Buffalo signed the defensive end to a big contract extension last month, but Schobel is O-for 2004. The Bills defensive line is last in the NFL with four sacks in three games.

The team’s leading sackmaster may have skipped the first week to let the Bills know he’s unhappy with his compensation. He’s under contract for three more seasons and remains one of the elite defensive ends in all of football.

The Jets confirmed Pennington will start the game, but he remains a high-risk fantasy play because he may not finish. Buffalo’s secondary is weak from a talent standpoint, but plays hard and boasts proficient pass rushers.

It would be quite a surprise for the Bills to give up their best defensive lineman. In the same post on Redskins Insider, Buffalo is mentioned as one of the few teams to show any interest in Alex Brown. Schobel wants more money after the team shelled out huge bucks to lesser players.

Schobel has been mentioned in trade rumors recently. There appears to be little risk of him holding out, and he’ll probably be at mandatory minicamp in two weeks.

Schobel, the subject of recent trade rumors, missed Tuesday’s workout.

This sounds like a Lisfranc fracture, but that isn’t confirmed. The Bills remain confident that Denney will make it back at some point this season and won’t place him on I.R. right away. Chris Kelsay and Aaron Schobel will see increased workloads early in the year, which could bolster their IDP values.