The Cincinnati Kid Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I am just wondering what happens if the guy doesn't come to Buffalo. Chris Brown said he has 4 days to report and he isn't coming today (Thursday). So if he looks at the B-Lo and says "F That!" What happens to him and the Bills who picked up his contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I am just wondering what happens if the guy doesn't come to Buffalo. Chris Brown said he has 4 days to report and he isn't coming today (Thursday). So if he looks at the B-Lo and says "F That!" What happens to him and the Bills who picked up his contract? I forgot the list he goes on but he remains Bills property for the remainder of the season, whether he reports or not. He doesn't get paid if he doesn't report. At season's end he is a free agent assuming the Bills don't franchise tag him, and we may...may...get a comp draft pick if he doesn't resign. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cincinnati Kid Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Cool. Thanks for the information. That was my first thought when I saw we grabbed him yesterday. I hope he does report. A bad Merriman is better than a good Kelsey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeane Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Cool. Thanks for the information. That was my first thought when I saw we grabbed him yesterday. I hope he does report. A bad Merriman is better than a good Kelsey... The list I believe is called the "Did Not Report" list and everything else PTR said is right. It's his loss if he doesnt come because the Bills won't have to pay him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Then all I have to say is that he's a lot smarter than I thought he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Then all I have to say is that he's a lot smarter than I thought he was. Are you referring to Merriman or me? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 He really has nothing to lose and a lot to gain by coming to Buffalo. If nothing else he gets to show why someone should offer him a contract for next season. I fully expect him to show up. Happy or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Also its his loss because he would lose out on a bunch of money. Money from this year AND possibly a big contract next year. He hasnt proven he can still play at an elite level since the injuries. No team will pay big bucks for him if he doesnt report and prove he can still play. NFL countdown said last night that this could be his last chance in the NFL. If he has half a brain, he will report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 He'll show up. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 He'll show up. PTR Listen to the robot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) I forgot the list he goes on but he remains Bills property for the remainder of the season, whether he reports or not. He doesn't get paid if he doesn't report. At season's end he is a free agent assuming the Bills don't franchise tag him, and we may...may...get a comp draft pick if he doesn't resign. PTR I thought I had read that if he doesn't report, besides not getting paid, the list he goes on keeps him from being an unrestricted free agent next season. Edited November 4, 2010 by dhg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) I forgot the list he goes on but he remains Bills property for the remainder of the season, whether he reports or not. He doesn't get paid if he doesn't report. At season's end he is a free agent assuming the Bills don't franchise tag him, and we may...may...get a comp draft pick if he doesn't resign. PTR There is something called a five day letter. You may recall this from last year when Seymour was not sure he would report to the Raiders. So, in effect, if he does not report and the Bills elect to send this letter, he has five days to report to the Bills. If he does not, he is OUT for the season..no ifs,ands or buts. No room for negotiation from either side if Bills elect to send the letter. Edited November 4, 2010 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Bill Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 There will be lots of obnoxious posts about how Buffalo sucks, Ralph is cheap, Spiller is a bust and no one respects Nix/Gailey. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Guys he is gonna report..... And yes we will have to overpay to keep him next year.....but its not my money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Also its his loss because he would lose out on a bunch of money. Money from this year AND possibly a big contract next year. He hasnt proven he can still play at an elite level since the injuries. No team will pay big bucks for him if he doesnt report and prove he can still play. NFL countdown said last night that this could be his last chance in the NFL. If he has half a brain, he will report My thoughts exactly. If he's still got it he can showcase it. If not, he needs to save every penny he can milk out of his current contract because it's the biggest one he's ever going to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I can't imaging he would refuse to report. He really needs to show he has recovered from his injury and there isn't a better team in the NFL to insure a starting opportunity and plenty of face time. If he is successful there would probably be some pretty good offers. I'm not all that sure he couldn't be re-signed by the Bills despite folks on this board who assume that Buffalo is such a suck ass place that no one would come or stay here. A few years ago we actually went to four superbowls with pretty good players who seemed to like it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Billy Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) Not reporting would be career suicide. 1. You have to show up to work to get paid. 2. It would be in the best interests of the "washed up" player to show he still has what it takes. 3. Does he really want to be "that guy"? The spoiled brat who stomped his feet and threw a tantrum because he didn't get the team he wanted? That'll look real good on his resume to contender teams for next season. Besides, it is being reported that he's to report tomorrow. Edited November 4, 2010 by Buffalo Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Are you referring to Merriman or me? PTR I'll never tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabtot Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Not reporting would be career suicide. 1. You have to show up to work to get paid. 2. It would be in the best interests of the "washed up" player to show he still has what it takes. 3. Does he really want to be "that guy"? The spoiled brat who stomped his feet and threw a tantrum because he didn't get the team he wanted? That'll look real good on his resume to contender teams for next season. Besides, it is being reported that he's to report tomorrow. Makes no sense not to report....he is gonna be the biggest fish in a real small pond. He has to be smart about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Looks like Gailey tentatively expects Merriman tomorrow. http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2010/11/04/merriman-could-arrive-friday/ So...thats that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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