Archives for April 10, 2013

‘For practical purposes, Kolb’s deal is worth $3 million this year and $3 million next year, according to figures obtained by The News. He gets a $1 million signing bonus and a base salary worth $1.65 million this season. He has a $250,000 roster bonus if he is on the 46-man roster for the season opener. He also has $100,000 in workout bonuses in this year’s total.’

‘I sure hope those stadium renovations improve the fan experience because the renovations to the Bills’ 6-10 roster so far don’t even qualify as a good coat of paint.’

‘Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson is scheduled to attend Sunday’s Erie Explosion game and will sign autographs, Explosion owner Bill Stafford said Tuesday.’

‘In 2013, Kolb is set to make a base salary of $1.65 million, and will also get a $250,000 roster bonus as well as a $100,000 workout bonus. Adding his prorated signing bonus ($500,000), he’ll account for a minimum cap hit of $2.5 million if he makes it to the end of the season.’

‘Buffalo continued their parade of draft prospect visitors at One Bills Drive as they welcomed Arizona QB Matt Scott and Tennessee WR Zach Rogers to the team facility Tuesday.’

‘”I think Kevin is a very good competitor,” said Bills head coach Doug Marrone. “I’ve seen areas where he’s had success in some of the things we’re looking to build on. I’ve seen him make all the throws. Our goal was to bring someone in or have people on our roster that can compete.”‘