Yes Bob, I am talking about a verbal commitment that I would like to see honored.
I agree, technically he should play out the deal that he signed which includes next year.
That being said, most players that out play a current contract ask for a new one before the old is up
which I do not agree with. Many players hold out and play games, Jason Peters comes to mind.
FJ is on a pedestal in my book as he didn't go that route and was given a verbal commitment that his contract
would be redone to reflect his excellent performance.
Interestingly enough, the reason most given by an athlete demanding a new deal while the current one is in force
in the NFL is injury. FJ sustaining the injury he has makes that promised new deal less likely, and it would have been to
his best interest to hold out until that new deal was in hand. FJ is on a pedestal because he knew that and the risks,
and still played like each game could be his last. Given that he held his part, I want to see The Bills hold up their part
despite the contract, despite the wrong side of 30, despite the injury.