BarleyNY
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I'm not even sure there's much of a cash flow difference. Aren't teams still required to set aside all guaranteed money? It's an archaic rule from a time when NFL teams still ran into financial issues, but I think it still exists.I think you misread (or maybe I stated it poorly)--I think that, while both sides are being too stubborn, the team is the one that should blink first (i.e. Bosa shouldn't have to take offset language or compromise on cash flow).
They picked him, and they did it 3rd overall in a very talented draft. They look silly, IMO, trying to force offset language on him--it's basically admitting that they aren't sure about him, in which case they shouldn't have taken him 1st overall.
Of course, I suppose it's possible that the impasse comes down to the cash flow of the contract, in which case I still think they're being cheap.
Edit: Yup. This article discusses it. Injury guarantees are the only ones that aren't included:
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How'd Kelly do in those 4 Super Bowls?
Damn! S**t's about to go down!
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Yet Bush has found a way to be productive in the NFL
He has not lived up to his draft status.....but.....he isnt bagging groceries either
Agreed. And the return he gave on his draft pick only matters to the team that took him, not us. I expect he got a deal similar to the 1 year, $2.4M contract SF signed him to last season (maybe less). A RB like him is needed, especially with Karlos' 4 game suspension looming. It makes sense and looks to be a good signing.
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Nope. 3 straight 1k seasons is certainly noteworthy, but he was only here 5 seasons total. A longer career here putting up those kinds of numbers would've probably done it though.
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Please provide these unbiased facts that make your opinion better then mine.
Are you debating my statement that an opinion based on unbiased examination and logical interpretation of facts is generally superior to an opinion based on bias and contortion of facts?
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I really dont call people out for being negative.....just really hate when the word "realist" is thrown into it like its some sort of justification.
People have the right to be negative....dont justify it like you have any more "real" view then anyone that chooses to think the bills might actually get this ship righted
cuz you dont
Unrealistic positions aren't equal to realistic ones. Sorry to break that to you. People have a right to their opinions, but an opinion that can be backed up with unbiased facts, analysis and logic is worthy of a lot more respect than one that can't. Watching some Pollyanna cherry picks facts to create some pretend scenario to make themselves feel good is like nails on a chalkboard to me. It's like we're in preschool. If we all wish real hard, then all of our dreams will come true! Sorry, I just can't do that. So, yeah, some opinions are better than others. Realists aren't necessarily negative, they are actually very positive when situations warrant it. That's how you can tell the difference between a realist and someone who's just negative (or a Pollyanna and realist). Facts and logical arguments often change the opinions of realists. Negative people and Pollyannas tend to be pretty impervious to facts and logic though.
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I love how negative people flaunt themselves as "realists" all the time
I love how Pollyannas ignore reality. Conversations usually go like this:
Realist: I see a problem here.
Pollyanna: You're so negative! Everything's great!
R: Not everything. Just look at the problem. It's pretty big.
P: You just want to see failure so you can say you were right!
R: No, I'd rather be wrong, but the facts say this is a problem.
P: You're so negative! Everything's great!
(Bad, predictable thing happens)
R: Yep, saw that coming.
P: You happy now? You always root for failure.
R: No. It sucks, but I'm not surprised.
P: You're so negative!
Well here's something to be positive about. Our starting QB is a consummate professional.
Taylor reiterated he doesn’t need his agent to keep telling him what is going on with the talks.“There’s no way that my mind could be focused on practice and as soon as I get to my phone after practice, ‘hey, what’s going on. I don’t want to function like that” Taylor told WGR. “If something happens and its serious enough for you to talk to me, then I’ll talk but until then I’m in training camp.”
Yeah, he's been professional and I've given him props for it. He deserves it.
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I don't see myself as negative so much as realistic. I'd feel stupid if I didn't think logically about things. I just don't see the point in thinking everything is rainbows and unicorns. The funniest thing about being called negative is that I've actually had higher expectations of the Bills than what they've achieved. I had them at 10-6 and making the 6th playoff spot last season. They finished 8-8. Thinking back on it I was a little Pollyanna-ish.Whew, you're a negative guy and sometimes it gets tiresome. I am however glad you can at least laugh at it.
But I do think your comment was funny. I usually haven't been very enthusiastic, but that is because I haven't seen much reason for enthusiasm. That will change if/when I see reason for it.
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I didn't know you had a level of enthusiasm.
That's hilarious. I mean that honestly. A guy has to be able to laugh at himself.
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That's what I figured this was all about.
Im sure the Bills would much rather sign Gilmore now and Taylor later, but if Gilmore's side isnt going to playing ball right now then get Taylor signed and get your leverage ready for Stephon.
Yup. My level of enthusiasm will depend on the contract, however.
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I'd love a Kaepernick style deal. One that basically guarantees the base salary every year. Kaepernick is essentially two years into a 6 year deal and his dead money for 2017 if he's cut is less than $5m.
That deal is genius.
A deal like that would be great for the Bills, but I'm not sure another agent allows one like that again.
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When I lived in the Cleveland area:
- Family & friends
- Blossom*, especially taking food and wine and seeing the orchestra there in the summer (*it's a large outdoor music venue)
- West Side Market
- Favorite haunts (restaurants, bars, etc.)
- Metropark System
- Cedar Point
- Lake Erie
Buffalo:
- Friends
- Favorite haunts
- Skiing
- Finger Lakes
- Erie and Ontario Lakes
- Proximity to Canada incl. Toronto, Niagara-on-the-Lake, etc.
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I believe him repeatedly underscoring that he has met hogan should be saying something to you here
Agreed. Also I understand that some stuff doesn't come out until people leave and the floodgates open, but it'd be nice to know some of this stuff while people are still associated with the team - if that can be done without upsetting sources, etc.
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This is what Ben said in 2010:
""I'm truly sorry for the disappointment and negative attention I brought to my family, my teammates, coaches, [steelers owners] the Rooneys and the NFL," [/size]
Then he took his suspension like man.
What is it you were trying to say?
I'm thinking more about him refusing to change his behavior until what was at least the third time he was accused of sexual assault, him denying that he'd ever done such things and even successfully appealing to have his suspension reduced. It was a long time before he changed how he acted and I was thinking about the people he hurt, including the women involved, his teammates and his family. It seems hypocritical to me to see him dress down Bryant for smoking pot when he'd have been banned from the league for his actions if there had been the same rules and scrutiny for such actions as there are today.
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In essence, another insignificant signing of a player that has less chance of making the roster than he does of not making it.
Camp fodder.
Or am I off.
Probably. Camp fodder at a position we are deep at was released for a guy who at least has an outside chance to stick because he plays a position we are very shallow at.
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You know you're immature when Ben Rothlesberger tells you to grow up
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000678107/article/big-ben-says-martavis-bryant-needs-to-grow-up
Wow. Actual Rapistberger quote:
"I just think the approach, the denial of everything. Looking me in my eye and denying everything, it's tough,"
Tough to imagine something like that, huh Ben?
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Did somebody get cut to make room?
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Found it. Released Cedric Reed, DE.
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chiefs say they think his best years are ahead of him.
They should hope that's the case
Well, I hope the same is true for Tyrod. But I'm not for throwing him $25 mil/year. Go Chiefs! I love when other teams do silly things.
That's where I am on TT. KC just screwed the pooch with Fisher. They just paid a serviceable LT elite LT money. No need to try to emulate them. Heck, I don't even know if that's possible at this point. The Bills would have to watch Taylor suck out loud this season and then give him $25M a year with $60M guaranteed for that to be the case.
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I think the OP's point was that Sullivan chose not to include the fact that Woods was playing with an injury, not that what he said was incorrect. And are you saying because he was playing with an injury, that it is a predictor of the future? Then I agree, he would probably play thru another injury if he could.. You're a good example on why some athletes choose not to play with injury. Why play when you're only criticized for being sub par? Then again those ones will only criticize you for not playing thru injury. You can't win with some people.
That's all fair, 1st&10. My normal caveat in cases like this is that all players play injured by midseason, but I think some extra weight can be given in this case due to him needing surgery to correct it. It was obviously bad. But here's the weird thing - his yards per game average the first 7 games is the same as his last 6. So I don't know what to think without looking more closely at which games he started, number of targets he got, etc. I do know this, however: His best year was 2014 when he had 699 yards and we are going to need him to stay healthy and get at least that this season.
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These guys take cheating very seriously, so i am a wait and see on this one
Yup. And let's face it, if he sees his choices as A) being physically done now or B) cheating in order to hang on a couple more years, then why wouldn't he go the PED route? If he gets caught, he fights it through the season and retires after a la Peyton Manning. The league won't pursue anything against a retired player. I don't see this as a Brady-specific situation.
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He's the embodiment of the Argument Clinic by Monty Python.
No, no. This is Abuse.
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Nothing he said was out of bounds, really... or even a direct shot at the Bills.
You really cant fault any player for being happy landing on a perennial SB contender, especially leaving the Bills who are stuck in the rut. And even moreso being a WR and getting the opportunity to play for a HOF QB
All for a lot more money.
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All correct.Sullivan can be an idiot, but he is right about Woods, we have been waiting for him to make a difference, and it is not going to happen on this team
JS often takes the neg side and it is rare he sees the positive side. On the other hand he does not hide on this board using a fake name like certain other writers/bloggers do
As for Woods not mentioning the tear last season, it shows he's not an idiot. Attributing it to him quietly and bravely toughing out an injury (as some have done) is hilarious. He was protecting himself, which was the smart and professional thing to do. That's because defenders will target injured areas of players if they know about them. Many coaches make a point of hiding, misreporting and vaguely reporting injuries for this reason. Belichick is one of them.
I've mentioned many times that I'm very worried about the WR corps. After Watkins there's a huge fall off to Woods and then only hope for late round picks and players who've failed elsewhere. An injury to Watkins and it's a dumpster fire.
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And look at how those teams are still doing...terrible! Cleveland has a history with Haslam of constantly firing coaches quickly and how well has that worked for them?
Look at the Pegula's track record with the Sabres. They're not the type to make quick, irrational decisions. Also, the Pegula's don't see this as year #16 like the rest of us Bills fans, they see this as year #2. So while others in the media feel that if Rex and Doug don't make the playoffs this year that they're going to be fired, they're just trying to stir the pot in hopes that ownership will listen to them and act upon it. Sorry, but the Pegula's are patient people and even Kim Pegula and Russ Brandon confirmed it on the radio.
To be fair, every single one of the coaches Haslam fired deserved it. Sure, he hired most of them, but still. This is just a rehash of a topic that's been beaten to death on this board. The Cliff's Notes is that: Rex and Whaley probably won't be fired after this season even if the team misses the playoffs. There are valid reasons for firing a coach or GM after a year or two (or 3 in Whaley's case), but it's unlikely any of those happens. Their seats will be very, very hot however.
Chargers finally sign Bosa: Who blinked?
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Yeah. It's an odd fight to have. I can see why Eli didn't want to play there.