reddogblitz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I doubt they put in a clause to not be able to tag him next year but I really wanted them to get this guy locked in long term. Story on NFL.com says they didn't. "Albert Breer reported that Byrd's tender didn't contain a no-tag provision for 2014, meaning the Bills could franchise him again next year." So we got him for at least 2 more years! Sweet! I hope after we make the playoffs this year he decides to sign a long term deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) The reason why he signed was due to the benjamins not because he wanted to join the fun of the defense. If a player is not signed within a certain number of days before start of season (do not remember exact number of days) a team can ask for a roster exemption for player - players get paid per game and if player is not on active roster then he does not get part of franchise tag money. He waited until last possible day. Here is article backing this: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-safety-jairus-byrd-signs-020937564--nfl.html The timing of Byrd's signing should not come as a surprise. The move was made to give Byrd enough time to assure him of collecting his entire salary.Had he waited another week, the Bills - under NFL rules - could have been put in a position to ask the league for a one- or two-week roster exemption, during which time Byrd would not have been paid. That option is now off the table, with Byrd having two weeks to prepare for the Bills' opener against New England on Sept. 8. Edited August 21, 2013 by BillsWatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Good, welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 We were doing fine without him... I'm all for it as long he doesn't mess up what Pettine has started. How is adding a talent like Byrd going to mess things up? I would rather have polamalu right now than any of those guys in their prime. Not sure about that JR. I would take him in his prime but not now. He has been injured and on the downside for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryfan62 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://profootballta...d-signs-tender/ Dammit Reed...I truly should know better by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Damond told us this 3 weeks ago. Didn't Damond ask for the guillotine yesterday ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Load em up boys, this engine will be firin' on all cylinders now. Get EJ back and there won't be a game on the schedule where I feel the Bills don't have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 We were doing fine without him... I'm all for it as long he doesn't mess up what Pettine has started. No we were not. Through the camp, I did not hear a single praise about Meeks or the other rookie. Searcy's name was on print for all the wrong reasons. The only bright spot from the backfield was the play of Gilmore and Williams. Considering the weakness in the 2nd CB position I cannot wait for Byrd to get back on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 We were doing fine without him... I'm all for it as long he doesn't mess up what Pettine has started. Sure we were! You obviously have not been watching Searcy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 There is now a Byrd exhibit in the Pettine Zoo clever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Not sure about that JR. I would take him in his prime but not now. He has been injured and on the downside for a few years. Understand why you say that. My thinking is this: Polamalu (and reed) are game changers. They single handedly win you games. Guys like Byrd and Weddle don't. From what I have read, polamalu is healthy again (he has trained differently to account for his calf problems). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Understand why you say that. My thinking is this: Polamalu (and reed) are game changers. They single handedly win you games. Guys like Byrd and Weddle don't. From what I have read, polamalu is healthy again (he has trained differently to account for his calf problems). Did you watch the Arizona game last season. Who was the biggest game changer on the field that day? Hint Hint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Did you watch the Arizona game last season. Who was the biggest game changer on the field that day? Hint Hint. It's almost as if a turnover can have a major impact on a game. If only they had a safety who was productive at creating them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 It's almost as if a turnover can have a major impact on a game. If only they had a safety who was productive at creating them. I know, it's a damn shame the Bills have no safety with elite ball skills who also forces fumbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I know, it's a damn shame the Bills have no safety with elite ball skills who also forces fumbles. You know, Mrs. Searcy does not appreciate your tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 You know, Mrs. Searcy does not appreciate your tone. I didn't know. I'll try not to be so harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Did you watch the Arizona game last season. Who was the biggest game changer on the field that day? Hint Hint. Don't forget the Miami Dolphins game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Stretch those hammys out, you couch potato. Edited August 21, 2013 by Why So Serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Well done by first-year GM Doug Whaley. Don't cave, don't estrange the player, just wait it out and welcome him back. Smart, smart approach. Now the team has it's best safety back in the fold, which brings the level of the defense up significantly from starting Searcy. Now let's get EJ healthy and get the season rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://profootballta...d-signs-tender/ OMFG.... that been a long time ago that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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