So all the Bills live in Buffalo? I legitimately think if the culture is getting better, we win a few, he is embraced and finds a role where he can succeed, and then we offer competitive contract....well we would at least be in the running. That's what I think. The idea "Shawne will never stay in Buffalo" is over blown. Guys play in lots of "bad" places and on a lot of bad teams...if he feels he can have a good career here and get paid what he's owed after a year that will weigh heavy on his mind come FA. Plus, if he tried to leave and had a big contract coming (unlikely) we could franchise him, then keep him or trade him (if you can trade a franchised player...probably not).
But like the article said, no point in this discuss until we see if he's good.