BuffBill Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Whoa!!! Not saying I want him anymore but he's been pretty productive even at 35+ Just very Suprised he's been cut. I'm thinking the Vikings are looking to make major deals this FA period. Maybe pick Moss up as well to finish off his career. $7.5+ million against the cap and refused to take a pay cut is why he was released. There will be a market for him but don't think he will make that much at his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 One of my all-time favorite Bills. If we're going to sign a veteran stopgap as a #3 for a year or so, I'd rather it be Antoine Winfield than Drayton Florence. Yes to all of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 The Bills have been a team full of stop gaps for well over a decade. Why would a 36 year old player who is near the end of his career ever sign here? He wouldn't take a pay cut. Why would he take a pay cut to come back here? No chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 The Bills have been a team full of stop gaps for well over a decade. Why would a 36 year old player who is near the end of his career ever sign here? He wouldn't take a pay cut. Why would he take a pay cut to come back here? No chance. Because players weigh at least ten different things when deciding on a new team, and every player's order of importance and weight they put on each factor is slightly different: Money. Super Bowl or Playoff Potential, job available on that team (potential to be star/starter/backup, etc), City, Franchise, Defense played (or offense), Coaching (both HC and Coordinator), Teammates, their family's preference, history with that team or area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 If he declined a pay cut with the vikings when making $7.5 mil, what makes anyone think he would come to Buffalo and be a "Stop Gap" #3 corner for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallskiWallski83 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Never should have let him leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Dude Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 One of my all-time favorite Bills. If we're going to sign a veteran stopgap as a #3 for a year or so, I'd rather it be Antoine Winfield than Drayton Florence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finhater Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 He would def be an upgrade in the slot over Rogers or Florence for a year or two . Id luv him back .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Amen brother. Still miss seeing the 26CornerBlitz. So do I. The LeBeau years as DC were the best we've seen in 15 years. All garbage other than that period 9-10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 If he declined a pay cut with the vikings when making $7.5 mil, what makes anyone think he would come to Buffalo and be a "Stop Gap" #3 corner for them? Was 7.5 his salary or cap figure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Was 7.5 his salary or cap figure? Salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 @ProFootballWkly Per @TomPelissero, the #Vikings just released CB Antoine Winfield. Will be 36 in June. Had 101 tackles, 12 PDs, 3 INTs last season. He was clearly too old when the Bills let him go years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Crazy but Winfield was prob with the bills for 4 years and with the vikes for 11. He probably has no memory of the bills, yet we can't forget the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 This is the write up from rotoworld. Pretty impressive season, no? good find. I'm quite impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Salary. Thanks. I suppose he feel that he can get a deal which including the bonus, pays more than this in year 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBackersChicago Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 bring his career full circle, bring baby home to where it all began! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 The Bills have been a team full of stop gaps for well over a decade. Why would a 36 year old player who is near the end of his career ever sign here? He wouldn't take a pay cut. Why would he take a pay cut to come back here? No chance. I suppose we can go into the year with Brooks as the 3rd corner, but adding a vet for a couple years is how teams fill out their roster. Keeping money and whether he'd sign here aside, who wouldn't prefer Winfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 any 36 yr old CB is nuts to turn down any money to play in the NFL...i bet its a bit more complex than just that --and that he would barely make above what he was guaranteed. I doubt they gave him a real offer. 36 is just ancient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Come home Antoine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Seconded. I balked when I saw his age but seriously, those numbers from last year are phenomenal It's certainly worth considering, especially as his price would likely be on the lower end and I would immediately feel better about our CB situation. The Vikings cut him because he was due 6.5M. I don't think he is coming to the Bills to play at Veteran Minimum !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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