26CornerBlitz Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Haven't had a Byrd thread in a while. Three Picks and a sack in the last two games. The Bills are a far better team with this guy on the field. Hope the Bills and his agent work things out. @buffalobills Jairus Byrd: "I've been here for four years. I want to win here" Sideline Reactions: Bills 37 - Jets 14 By Joe Buscaglia JoeB@wgr550.com Byrd proving his worth - Ladies and gentlemen, the real Jairus Byrd is back. He's been showing glimpses throughout the season since his return from a bout with plantar fasciitis, and even popped last week with an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Byrd followed that up with one of his biggest games as a member of the team. Two interceptions, a sack and another hard hit on the quarterback on a third down play made Byrd into one of the biggest reasons the Bills won so soundly. It was only a matter of time before the safety got back to his level of abilities, and it seems like he's finally in sync with Mike Pettine's defensive philosophies in full. The Bills will have another hearty decision on their hands at the end of the season, but the drop-off from Jairus Byrd will be noticed if they intend to walk away from him at the end of the year. He's playing his way into a big contract once again. Roth: Bills' Jairus Byrd makes statement in win over Jets As for Byrd, 27, and his future with the team, it was clear in his post-game news conference how much he wants to remain in a Bills uniform. Money is always a factor but it's not the only factor. He likes where this team is headed. And if the Bills fail to keep Byrd and his 300-plus career tackles, 21 interceptions and 26 total takeaways in the fold, they'll have a lot of explaining to do. "Honestly, I'm over that,'' Byrd said of his contract situation. "I've been here four years and I want to win games here. "I'm having a lot of fun,'' he added. "There are a lot of new faces but I've gotten comfortable and gotten a good feel for everyone in the locker room. A lot of people use the saying 'Family' but it really is. If you can go out there and just play with your brothers and have fun, there's nothing like it.'' Sure doesn't sound like a Byrd readying to fly to a greener pasture. Edited November 18, 2013 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfans126 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I agree pay the man and draft another mlb to go with Alonso and this defense is scary. Loved how aggressive they were today!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Why? Had he been there in the first meeting, the outcome might have been different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) He deserves to get paid (as Levitre did, but how much?) - the question is how much to match the impact. Byrd has stated a compelling case for a big pay-day. Edited November 17, 2013 by OldTimer1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I would....I am really happy that his is playing up to a pro bowlers standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Sign him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Maybe he should apologize to us for not being in the lineup for several weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I won't apologize for a player that didn't show up until it was too late and refused to play through an injury that he had in previous years. I will say what I have since this whole thing started, I really hope he's here for good and in pro bowl form. I'll also say it again that I've always thought he was worth the best safety in the league money and the last few weeks are showing that. Let's hope he continues through the rest of the year and the Bills make him a multimillionaire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Haven't had a Byrd thread in a while. Three Picks and a sack in the last two games. The Bills are a far better team with this guy on the field. Hope the Bills and his agent work things out. I also hope the Bills and Byrd can agree to terms. I'm not sure why we're supposed to apologize to him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelee Phoenix Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Not at all, he still needs to go after his shenanigans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 I also hope the Bills and Byrd can agree to terms. I'm not sure why we're supposed to apologize to him though. Just a catch Thread Title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I won't apologize for a player that didn't show up until it was too late and refused to play through an injury that he had in previous years. I will say what I have since this whole thing started, I really hope he's here for good and in pro bowl form. I'll also say it again that I've always thought he was worth the best safety in the league money and the last few weeks are showing that. Let's hope he continues through the rest of the year and the Bills make him a multimillionaire. Ah, he's already a multimillionaire. $6.9 million this year alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Not at all, he still needs to go after his shenanigans. Figures that would be your take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Feel the same about him today as I did a month ago. If he wants to stay sign him to a decent deal. If he wants to walk tag him again. Remind me again though...why should I be apologizing to a millionaire athlete? Not at all, he still needs to go after his shenanigans. so, you would let him go for nothing? that would show him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelee Phoenix Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Figures that would be your take. Byrd's a good safety (when he has a financial need to be on the field). I'd love to keep him, but it shouldn't happen. He screwed over his teammates and the fans. He's not worth that trouble happening again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Apologize? No way. Applaud? Sure. Would I sign him? Hell yes. I realize the franchise tag sucks when you don't know if tomorrow is your last game in the NFL, but he wasn't there for his team plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Feel the same about him today as I did a month ago. If he wants to stay sign him to a decent deal. If he wants to walk tag him again. Remind me again though...why should I be apologizing to a millionaire athlete? Truthfully, there was some pretty nasty character assassination going on earlier this season without any foundation in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Not at all, he still needs to go after his shenanigans. Awww did Jarius hurt your feelings? It's a business, and I knew this thread was coming lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I will apologize, but not to. Jairus, I am sorry your agent is Eugene Parker. I am sorry you visualize yourself with an inflated self worth. I am sorry you held out through all of camp. I am sorry you have been dealing with plantar whatever. Thanks for the great game today against the Jets and making Geno cry in the locker room afterwards. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 i want jairus here. i just hope some idiot team doesnt offer him 13 mil/yr. we need playmakers on this team--and jairus is one of them. he is the anti-lil donte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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