CBD Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) WGR Sports Radio 550 has learned through a league source that after exchanging contract proposals from one side to the other, the Bills and Johnson are $2 million per year apart in talks at this point in time. The exact number being offered to Johnson by the Bills isn't known to this point, but the source said the difference between the organization's offer and the counterproposal made to Buffalo is $2 million per season. http://wgr550.com/Source--Bills-and-WR-Johnson--2-Million-Apart/10974301 Edited September 21, 2011 by Carey Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 http://wgr550.com/Source--Bills-and-WR-Johnson--2-Million-Apart/10974301 youtube.com/watch?v=qWKpCmPdGmM&ob=av2e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 If this is true, given all of the variables in an NFL contract it seems like they should be able to come to terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 That's actually better shape than I thought these negotiations would be in. If true, are the Bills offering $5mil and he's asking for $7mil? Maybe it's $6mil vs $8mil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 That's actually better shape than I thought these negotiations would be in. If true, are the Bills offering $5mil and he's asking for $7mil? Maybe it's $6mil vs $8mil? I'm thinking more 7 v 9 or 8 v 10. If the Bills came to TSW and learned that Stevie was way better than Lee Evans who the Bills paid 9 million to, they would have to start the negotiations by offering over 14-15 mil per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) He'll be resigned. He's a warrior and a perfect representation of our team. That being said, how long until he's traded for a fourth round pick? I kid, I kid. Edited September 21, 2011 by bills1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 That shouldn't be hard to work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Stevie has not yet proven to be worth those numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightinIrishBills Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Stevie has not yet proven to be worth those numbers Um, yes, he has. The rest of the NFL market would agree with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm thinking more 7 v 9 or 8 v 10. If the Bills came to TSW and learned that Stevie was way better than Lee Evans who the Bills paid 9 million to, they would have to start the negotiations by offering over 14-15 mil per year. That's my guess. 4 years and we are closer to 30 and he's closer to 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 That's my guess. 4 years and we are closer to 30 and he's closer to 40 He's not Larry Fitzgerald. I'd be surprised if the Bills go higher than $5-6m per yr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 He's not Larry Fitzgerald. I'd be surprised if the Bills go higher than $5-6m per yr The Bills paid Evans 9m per yr. He's better than Evans, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Nix has said repeatedly that we will re-sign our key players. Stevie and Fitz will get deals. If Fred keeps performing the way he has been he might even get a bonus! Now can all the rollercoasters please stop crying "Ralph is cheap" and "we don't re-sign players". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 He's not Larry Fitzgerald. I'd be surprised if the Bills go higher than $5-6m per yr Your right, he's not. Larry got 8 yr 120mil I said 4 year 30-40 as where I think the talks are Larry is 15m per, mine was between 8-10 given the talks of a gap of 2m. I think you need to look at who has signed 5m deals lately. They aren't clearcut #1 on their team. I think these talks are mid range up and coming #1 WR talks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 The Bills paid Evans 9m per yr. He's better than Evans, right? He is potentially better than Lee, but I'd like to see him prove it. Also, that was a terrible overpayment for Lee. I don't think we should make the same mistake twice. Your right, he's not. Larry got 8 yr 120mil I said 4 year 30-40 as where I think the talks are Larry is 15m per, mine was between 8-10 given the talks of a gap of 2m. I think you need to look at who has signed 5m deals lately. They aren't clearcut #1 on their team. I think these talks are mid range up and coming #1 WR talks. Very good point. The market for a solid #1 receiver is probably closer to $8m. I honestly don't care what they pay him, I'll just be glad they sign him longterm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Now can all the rollercoasters please stop crying "Ralph is cheap" and "we don't re-sign players". I think you're being a bit premature there, Mike. I've seen numerous times in 42 years of following this team that Ralph WAS cheap. We shall see what, if any, wisdom he's managed to accumulate. Remember Ralph recently said that he's finally learned that it's best "to have a scout ... a football guy, as your general manager." Until a few extensions are given to deserving players, Ralph hasn't proven anything to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 WGR also reports the Bills made Fitz and extension offer BEFORE the Oakland game. Now word on whether Fitz's side countered an offer. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 SJ gets 5 years $37.5 million, $19 million guaranteed Fitzmagic gets 4 years $22 million, $8 million guaranteed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 SJ gets 5 years $37.5 million, $19 million guaranteed Fitzmagic gets 4 years $22 million, $8 million guaranteed No way Fitz gets less. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBill Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Somebody will pay Stevie Johnson 9 million per year. I sure hope it's the Bills. No way Fitz gets less. PTR Fitzgerald makes more than Kolb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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