Texas Hots Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Why have we not made any offers? I see Byrd walking so we really need to keep Andy. GO BILLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 because they are trying to sign chris drury first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Safeties are cheap to franchise...Byrd is not going anywhere. They might be screwed on Levitre. Nix fell asleep after he signed Anderson and didn't wake up until they lost to the Colts and the season was over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Levitre is probably going to command a big payday on the open market. It might be better to sign Byrd and franchise levitre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 because they are trying to sign chris drury first this situation makes me feel the exact same way. i can't be crushed like that again (although losing byrd and levitre wouldn't crush me or the team AS MUCH as that day did the sabres, I just can't handle it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 It has taken more years than I care to remember for this team to FINALLY build a decent offensive line. If they go and screw it up by letting the most consistent guy walk, then I just won't know what to say other than, "Check, please." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Levitre should be happy the Bills gave him a chance at all. He should have signed for pennies on the dollar by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Levitre should be happy the Bills gave him a chance at all. He should have signed for pennies on the dollar by now I pray this is sarcasm and not stupidity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Levitre is probably going to command a big payday on the open market. It might be better to sign Byrd and franchise levitre The numbers to tag Levitre are ridiculous. He is a good player but giving him starting tackle money (9 mil) through a franchise tag is heavily overpaying him. Byrd's number for a tag is about 6 million, much more realistic for his ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 The numbers to tag Levitre are ridiculous. He is a good player but giving him starting tackle money (9 mil) through a franchise tag is heavily overpaying him. Byrd's number for a tag is about 6 million, much more realistic for his ability. He's likely asking for roughly $8M per year on a long term deal anyway. The extra $1M for another year might be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Goodness, Jim Overdorf can only negotiate one contract at a time people. He's on Christmas vacation right now, but he'll be back after the season is over. Add to that the Bills just re-signed free agent to be Kraig Urbik to a long term deal. I mean, how much is enough for Bills fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahnyc Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 The AP article makes it seem like the Bills have not engaged in serious contract discussions with either Levitre or Byrd to this point. This does not make sense to me since it appears that at least Levitre wants to stay, unless the plan was to sign Urbik and let Levitre leave. Unfortunately, this may be the scenario we are facing because the Bills know that Levitre is going command a big contract given the recent deals for other quality guards in the NFL. As others have noted, tagging Byrd makes sense with the relatively low franchise tag number for safeties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) What about Rinehart? He is a FA too and he is our top backup (aka starter if Levitre leaves.) I dont want to lose either honestly. Edited December 27, 2012 by peterpan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 He's likely asking for roughly $8M per year on a long term deal anyway. The extra $1M for another year might be worth it. Then why pinch pennies? Give him the long term deal he wants/deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Then why pinch pennies? Give him the long term deal he wants/deserves. That's crazy talk! We'll find someone close to his level on some practice squad somewhere. We need RB's and KO specialists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) The AP article makes it seem like the Bills have not engaged in serious contract discussions with either Levitre or Byrd to this point. This does not make sense to me since it appears that at least Levitre wants to stay, unless the plan was to sign Urbik and let Levitre leave. Unfortunately, this may be the scenario we are facing because the Bills know that Levitre is going command a big contract given the recent deals for other quality guards in the NFL. As others have noted, tagging Byrd makes sense with the relatively low franchise tag number for safeties. The Levitre matter is beginning to smell like the patented Ralph letting the player walk move. Because the guy needs or (should) be paid market value. How many have been free too walk over the decades? A couple are still in the league playing well. Edited December 28, 2012 by Best Player Available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 That's crazy talk! We'll find someone close to his level on some practice squad somewhere. We need RB's and KO specialists. The last few years the Blls have been retaining their players just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 The AP article makes it seem like the Bills have not engaged in serious contract discussions with either Levitre or Byrd to this point. This does not make sense to me since it appears that at least Levitre wants to stay, unless the plan was to sign Urbik and let Levitre leave. Unfortunately, this may be the scenario we are facing because the Bills know that Levitre is going command a big contract given the recent deals for other quality guards in the NFL. As others have noted, tagging Byrd makes sense with the relatively low franchise tag number for safeties. the AP article doesn't make it seem like anything. the AP has reported that there have been no formal talks with Levitre and Byrd. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 we have sucked this entire millenium and then some. Levitre and Byrd are our two best players not named Spiller. If we let them walk and receive zero compensation(like Pat Williams, Clements,etc) we are even more incompetent then in the past. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 the AP article doesn't make it seem like anything. the AP has reported that there have been no formal talks with Levitre and Byrd. jw I presume this is based on info. from either the players themselves or their agents. Is it possible that the sources leaked to the AP (jw?) for self serving reasons, and not out of an interest in telling the truth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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