DallasBillsFan1 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 A few weeks back I heard something about Fitz' contract ... that after the first year (this year) the Bills had the option to let him go and be off the hook for the remainder of his contract. Is this real? Does anyone know? I hope it is true and I hope he is let go. I love the guy, and I recall when he filled in for Carson Palmer several years back ... did an aewsome job and I was happy we got him as backup. But the last several weeks say it all ...regression and losing. Clearly NOT the answer. Even average teams don't lose 7 games in a row. Bills must have the worst luck of any organization ... over committing to Dick Jauron during a winning streak and then the same with Fitzy. What a friggin bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Bills must have the worst luck of any organization ... over committing to Dick Jauron during a winning streak and then the same with Fitzy. What a friggin bummer. It was also funny that after Pears signs an extension, he had 2 penalties and gave up a sack within the first 5 minutes of the game....yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 When all of our players where healthy we may have been average or possibly slightly above average. Now our roster has been depleted we are bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankReichComeback Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Rumor has it that there are several "outs" in Fitz' contract. There is one out that says if they release him before Week 1, then they are off the hook for the remaining part of his contract. There is also an "out" after year 3, Most think it's unlikely that the Bills release Fitz this year, but it's definitely possible they draft his successor and get rid of him after year 3. When all of our players where healthy we may have been average or possibly slightly above average. Now our roster has been depleted we are bad Depleted or not....there is no excuse to lose games in a row. That is pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 After watching Fitz today its time to move on inconsistency at QB is a major issue, I was so glad Carolina took Newton but now wish we had him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Fitzpennington and his wife go to bed laughing every night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Kachy Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Is boo boo foot married or does he laugh himself to sleep? Yeah F$tzmoney made out like a bandit. However you guys all keep saying he is regressing. If you look at his history he has returned to normal. The Bengals and Rams would have kept him if he was any good. He can't throw down the field accurately. His accuracy is -10 to 3 yards. That's is about it. The Bills wont dump him this offseason. He will start next season. Damn I hated the signing for so much. He should be making around 4-6 million, not 9. Damn Harvard smartys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The Bills have never been an organization with the motto "win at any cost" That said expect Fitz to start in 2012. If he pulls out his now standard 4 to 5 win year then. Expect him to start in 2013. Why would it be any different now? I'd also expect Chan to still run the spread in 2013 maybe with a new water bug too. If a few guys stay healthy we may even go 8-8 with Fitz next year. Yea, I'm a little down on the Fitz deal. He will never live up to that middle of the pack contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 A few weeks back I heard something about Fitz' contract ... that after the first year (this year) the Bills had the option to let him go and be off the hook for the remainder of his contract. Is this real? Does anyone know? I hope it is true and I hope he is let go. I love the guy, and I recall when he filled in for Carson Palmer several years back ... did an aewsome job and I was happy we got him as backup. But the last several weeks say it all ...regression and losing. Clearly NOT the answer. Even average teams don't lose 7 games in a row. Bills must have the worst luck of any organization ... over committing to Dick Jauron during a winning streak and then the same with Fitzy. What a friggin bummer. If the Bills wanted to, they could release Fitz before the seventh day of the next league year and only be on the hook for the $10m bonus he got upon signing the new deal plus his 3.22m salary for this year. Doubt that happens, but the Bills could do it if they wished. They can also draft a franchise QB if they wish and groom him for 3 years as Fitz is only guaranteed 24m over those three seasons and, with the new rookie wage caps in place, they could comfortably carry both on their roster. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankReichComeback Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 If the Bills wanted to, they could release Fitz before the seventh day of the next league year and only be on the hook for the $10m bonus he got upon signing the new deal plus his 3.22m salary for this year. Doubt that happens, but the Bills could do it if they wished. They can also draft a franchise QB if they wish and groom him for 3 years as Fitz is only guaranteed 24m over those three seasons and, with the new rookie wage caps in place, they could comfortably carry both on their roster. GO BILLS!!! B-I-N-G-O It's doubtful Buffalo pays the entire $61 million contract. It's more likely they dump dump dump him after the 3rd year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Cut him tonight and start scouting some QBs. Maybe even trade for Skelton or TJ Yates who have looked decent as of late. Add 2+ new young QBs to the roster and hope one is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshiero Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Rumor has it that there are several "outs" in Fitz' contract. There is one out that says if they release him before Week 1, then they are off the hook for the remaining part of his contract. There is also an "out" after year 3, Most think it's unlikely that the Bills release Fitz this year, but it's definitely possible they draft his successor and get rid of him after year 3. Depleted or not....there is no excuse to lose games in a row. That is pathetic. From what NFLN reported a couple weeks ago if they cut him before the 7th day of the new NFL calendar year, they only owe him like 3.5 million. I say cut his ass, pay him the 3.5 and move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I am beginning to think that they should use this as leverage to re-negotiate the contract to something that makes a bit more sense. I like the guy and want him to succeed. I also understand that we are depleted. Yet, I also think we bought his stock at his absolute high. He is not getting that kind of money from anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 From what NFLN reported a couple weeks ago if they cut him before the 7th day of the new NFL calendar year, they only owe him like 3.5 million. I say cut his ass, pay him the 3.5 and move on It's a 10m roster bonus, paid as far as I know.... And nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Fitz is the QB of the Bills for the next few years folks. Get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smears Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I really like Fitz but goddamn. Its like he hit a ceiling and now he is sliding down the wall. It hurts me to even say this because he seems like a genuine guy. It appears he cares ALOT about this team. But, he has NO confidence. He doesnt trust himself and is second guessing his abilities. He pratically said it in the presser. I dont want a guy who isnt a leader. Fitz may be well liked in the locker room but he shows no strong leadership qualities. He is shot boys. I bet he doesnt want to be a starter anymore. He is out of his element Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Jax Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hate to say I told you so.....but no long after the Bills' "brain trust" gave Fitz WAY more money than any sane NFL organization would have, I said in this forum that he was "average, at best." I guess I just don't have the rose-colored glasses AND blinders on, like so many folks around here do. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I really like Fitz but goddamn. Its like he hit a ceiling and now he is sliding down the wall. It hurts me to even say this because he seems like a genuine guy. It appears he cares ALOT about this team. But, he has NO confidence. He doesnt trust himself and is second guessing his abilities. He pratically said it in the presser. I dont want a guy who isnt a leader. Fitz may be well liked in the locker room but he shows no strong leadership qualities. He is shot boys. I bet he doesnt want to be a starter anymore. He is out of his element I believe (as usual, sorry) that there are a few things weighing on Fitz. Firstly his Head Coach is overemphasizing the passing game when he should be doing just the opposite. As a result, there's too much burden on Fitz who takes big shots every week and is very beaten up, IMO… no different from the end of last season. Secondly, I believe that the new contract is also a mounting burden. I'm sure the fact that the team hasn't won since he signed his deal is weighing on him psychologically. Fitz is a case study of an organization setting a player up to fail, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Fitzpennington and his wife go to bed laughing every night I doubt it. I'm sure no one feels worse than Fitz. He knows what the Bills mean to people and he probably feels like he's letting everyone down. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I believe (as usual, sorry) that there are a few things weighing on Fitz. Firstly his Head Coach is overemphasizing the passing game when he should be doing just the opposite. As a result, there's too much burden on Fitz who takes big shots every week and is very beaten up, IMO… no different from the end of last season. Secondly, I believe that the new contract is also a mounting burden. I'm sure the fact that the team hasn't won since he signed his deal is weighing on him psychologically. Fitz is a case study of an organization setting a player up to fail, IMO. If I may nitpick for a second: we demolished the Redskins in the first game Fitz played after signing his contract. He got his ribs rearranged in that game and he was definitely playing hurt a few games. I'm not sure that's the case the last four games though. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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