Kelly the Dog Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Not according to this recource: http://www.nyjetscap...s/bills2012.php We'd save about $5mil releasing Merriman. But, imo, he's worth keeping around regardless. I think that site is wrong. http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/24815/shawne-merriman-thrilled-with-bills Tim Graham reports that $3 mil of his 4 mil salary this season is guaranteed and they already paid him a 1 mil roster bonus a month or two ago. I would trust that a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I think that site is wrong. http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/24815/shawne-merriman-thrilled-with-bills Tim Graham reports that $3 mil of his 4 mil salary this season is guaranteed and they already paid him a 1 mil roster bonus a month or two ago. I would trust that a lot more. Was just looking for that.. thanks Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I think that site is wrong. http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/24815/shawne-merriman-thrilled-with-bills Tim Graham reports that $3 mil of his 4 mil salary this season is guaranteed and they already paid him a 1 mil roster bonus a month or two ago. I would trust that a lot more. Oh, I definitely trust the ESPN articles, and Tim Graham, over what looks to be a Jets fan board. But Im not sure either site clears it up as to exactly how much we could save by releasing him. I was surprised that the site I linked had it at $5mil+. Either way, I'm in favor of bringing them all into camp and letting the strongest survive. This team needs competition, AND a deep talented DL will only help make out OL better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 It is too early to cut more players... After June 1st many teams will be adjusting their rosters including the Bills. I do feel now that Jackson is re-signed that Byrd and Levitre are next in line to get re-signed early. It may mean letting one or two of the higher paid and older defensive players go earlier than thought... The four backups on the D-line are presently thought to be Kelsay, Troup, Carrington and Merriman... Everyone but Kelsay was brought in by Nix and Nix did re-sign Kelsay... He likes him... So the others may go... Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) Oh, I definitely trust the ESPN articles, and Tim Graham, over what looks to be a Jets fan board. But Im not sure either site clears it up as to exactly how much we could save by releasing him. I was surprised that the site I linked had it at $5mil+. Either way, I'm in favor of bringing them all into camp and letting the strongest survive. This team needs competition, AND a deep talented DL will only help make out OL better too. You can't add 1 to 3, reach 4, and then subtract 4 from 5? His contract is about 5 million for this season, 4 in salary and 1 in roster bonus. 3 of the 4 in salary is fully guaranteed. The 1 mil bonus has already been paid. We could have saved 2 mil by cutting him before the bonus was paid, but now we only save 1 mil if we release him. Edited May 8, 2012 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 You can't add 1 to 3, reach 4, and then subtract 4 from 5? His contract is about 5 million for this season, 4 in salary and 1 in roster bonus. 3 of the 4 in salary is fully guaranteed. The 1 mil bonus has already been saved. We could have saved 2 mil by cutting him before the bonus was paid, but now we only save 1 mil if we release him. Hmmm... Let me consult some of my old Calc text books and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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