Iowabillsfan4life Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) What is taking Russ so long to get this done. Pay the man. He had 10 starts and still made the Pro Bowl. Edited February 14, 2014 by Iowabillsfan4life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The chances of Byrd being in Buffalo next year are about zero. He's a jerk, his agent is a bigger jerk and if the Bills franchise him again he'll play less than he did this year due to attitude. That and 10 other teams will want him. That and it's not cool to play in Buffalo. I'd love to be wrong about all of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The chances of Byrd being in Buffalo next year are about zero. He's a jerk, his agent is a bigger jerk and if the Bills franchise him again he'll play less than he did this year due to attitude. That and 10 other teams will want him. That and it's not cool to play in Buffalo. I'd love to be wrong about all of this. No problem, you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Someone should start a thread about this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The chances of Byrd being in Buffalo next year are about zero. He's a jerk, his agent is a bigger jerk and if the Bills franchise him again he'll play less than he did this year due to attitude. That and 10 other teams will want him. That and it's not cool to play in Buffalo. I'd love to be wrong about all of this. Thanks for the great analysis!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoff Bound Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Maybe they can trade him for a fourth round draft pick and then watch him play for the winning team in the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm just as excited about him leaving. Our offense needs major work, and our defense is almost there. That's a lot of cash to free up to go after someone. Don't share my opinion? Too bad. Didn't want Stevie back, don't want Byrd back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) What is taking Russ so long to get this done. Pay the man. He had 10 starts and still made the Pro Bowl. So long? Its February 13th, the season ended less than 2 weeks ago. Russ isn't the only person involved in the negotiations either You don't justify a players worth because he made the Pro Bowl Edited February 14, 2014 by Max997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Someone should start a thread about this.. ROTFLMFAOWTFBBQSAUCE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 ROTFLMFAOWTFBBQSAUCE!!! Mmmmmmm.....bbq sauce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ganesh Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The chances of Byrd being in Buffalo next year are about zero. He's a jerk, his agent is a bigger jerk and if the Bills franchise him again he'll play less than he did this year due to attitude. That and 10 other teams will want him. That and it's not cool to play in Buffalo. I'd love to be wrong about all of this. Yes/Yes/Yes to the first three. If the Bills Franchise him, they will hold all the leverage. The Bills showed Byrd last year that they will willing to let him sit on the bench if he chooses to do that. I just don't about "It is not cool to play in Buffalo". There are 53 players suiting up every Sunday during Fall and early winter at RWS. However, I do undertsand that Byrd might want to move to a WC team and might be stalling any attempt by the Bills to re-sign him by jacking up his request. The Bills can wipe everything by Franchising him and trading him for a 1st round pick in this years draft or pay him with a contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yes/Yes/Yes to the first three. If the Bills Franchise him, they will hold all the leverage. The Bills showed Byrd last year that they will willing to let him sit on the bench if he chooses to do that. I just don't about "It is not cool to play in Buffalo". There are 53 players suiting up every Sunday during Fall and early winter at RWS. However, I do undertsand that Byrd might want to move to a WC team and might be stalling any attempt by the Bills to re-sign him by jacking up his request. The Bills can wipe everything by Franchising him and trading him for a 1st round pick in this years draft or pay him with a contract extension. You're not going to get a 1st round pick for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 why is byrd a jerk? cause he's not doing what you want? lol unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You're not going to get a 1st round pick for him. probably true. And if he signs elsewhere we will get a fairly high draft pick as compensation--at least a 4th. We need to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You're not going to get a 1st round pick for him. I'd say mid-late 1st round, or a 2nd and some change would be the likely compensation for Byrd. The Bears, Packers, Bengals, Steelers, and Eagles all have a tremendous need for a safety. Byrd is miles better than any safety in this draft and still young. Why wouldn't a team want a "sure deal" franchise safety with their 1st round pick? Seems logical to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'd say mid-late 1st round, or a 2nd and some change would be the likely compensation for Byrd. The Bears, Packers, Bengals, Steelers, and Eagles all have a tremendous need for a safety. Byrd is miles better than any safety in this draft and still young. Why wouldn't a team want a "sure deal" franchise safety with their 1st round pick? Seems logical to me. Because you can draft a pretty safe one and pay him peanuts in the late first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Someone should start a thread about this.. Is Byrd a free agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Because you can draft a pretty safe one and pay him peanuts in the late first I get that, but some if these teams have the cap room and the need for a proven, plug and play safety. This safety class is especially weak IMO. All I'm saying is that it is not beyond the rhelm of possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'd say mid-late 1st round, or a 2nd and some change would be the likely compensation for Byrd. The Bears, Packers, Bengals, Steelers, and Eagles all have a tremendous need for a safety. Byrd is miles better than any safety in this draft and still young. Why wouldn't a team want a "sure deal" franchise safety with their 1st round pick? Seems logical to me. Whoa whoa whoa...stop the clock.... "Franchise safety"? What's nest, "franchise KR"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Whoa whoa whoa...stop the clock.... "Franchise safety"? What's nest, "franchise KR"? I don't understand your point here. Are you referring to the over usage of the qualifier "franchise" when describing a player's value to his team? You are arguing semantics. Okay, so what would you call a player who is very clearly one of the best at his position? I'm okay with however you want to describe Byrd, but my main point remains the same. His trade value on the open market is far greater (IMO) than many folks on here would admit to. Especially given this weak safety class, and the high demand for quality players at the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Maybe they can trade him for a fourth round draft pick and then watch him play for the winning team in the Super Bowl. No... It wouldn't be the same.... Byrd is a GOOD player. Least Mode has about 4 highlight style runs that people around here seem to get a stiffy over. Edited February 14, 2014 by Homey D. Clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 If they tag him again, they have until July 15 to reach a long term deal or trade. If they trade him would help if its on March 11 so we can look at other FA avail or trades. If Byrd doesn't want to be here, hope we find a better offer then a 4th rd like last year supposedly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Maybe they can trade him for a fourth round draft pick and then watch him play for the winning team in the Super Bowl. Not quite the same situation as Marshawn but nice try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 From some tweets from Buddy "Nixon" who has a source at OBD, Byrd (Parker?) has given them a deadline of 3/1 that he wants to see an offer and it is looking like they will have a deal ready (done?) within 2 weeks. I am not at all confident he will end up on the Bills and not the Eagles, Skins or Bears.... but I really, really hope he does. The same source made it sound like while they are making a huge effort to sign Byrd, they won't try as hard with Carrington due to Branch's extension and the new defensive scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 From some tweets from Buddy "Nixon" who has a source at OBD, Byrd (Parker?) has given them a deadline of 3/1 that he wants to see an offer and it is looking like they will have a deal ready (done?) within 2 weeks. I am not at all confident he will end up on the Bills and not the Eagles, Skins or Bears.... but I really, really hope he does. The same source made it sound like while they are making a huge effort to sign Byrd, they won't try as hard with Carrington due to Branch's extension and the new defensive scheme. Parker issued a deadline? So what happens if the deadline passes; Byrd turns into a pumpkin? GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Parker issued a deadline? So what happens if the deadline passes; Byrd turns into a pumpkin? GO BILLS!!! Ha, I don't know. I'll find the tweet. Ha, I don't know. I'll find the tweet. I found it and I think I thought the term "deadline" in my mind but it is certainly indicated as softer than that in the tweet:Buddy Nixon @BuddyNixon Feb 8 Byrd told his agent he wants to have something solid before March 1st. I think the Bills step up and complete this. Via source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Ha, I don't know. I'll find the tweet. I found it and I think I thought the term "deadline" in my mind but it is certainly indicated as softer than that in the tweet: Buddy Nixon @BuddyNixon Feb 8 Byrd told his agent he wants to have something solid before March 1st. I think the Bills step up and complete this. Via source Ah, thanks. I get it now. Parker turns into a pumpkin. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 What is taking Russ so long to get this done. Pay the man. He had 10 starts and still made the Pro Bowl. Because Brandon and Whaley aren't going to over pay for a Safety and nor should they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Because Brandon and Whaley aren't going to over pay for a Safety and nor should they. I don't see it as "overpaying" when the guy is getting paid for his value. Some team will make him the highest paid FS (which will last until Earl Thomas is paid), it should be the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 My crystal ball says Byrd will be a Chicago Bear in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 My crystal ball says Byrd will be a Chicago Bear in 2014. i hope so. It would probably mean we get a couple high draft picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I found it and I think I thought the term "deadline" in my mind but it is certainly indicated as softer than that in the tweet: Buddy Nixon @BuddyNixon Feb 8 Byrd told his agent he wants to have something solid before March 1st. I think the Bills step up and complete this. Via source well, we cant trade him between now and then, and he cant negotiate elsewhere, so it seems like byrd might actually have a desire to stay in buffalo. weird, from what i read around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraq Vet Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Today is Valentine’s Day... the Bills need to show Byrd some love. Sign him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Parker issued a deadline? So what happens if the deadline passes; Byrd turns into a pumpkin? GO BILLS!!! Now that's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskik11 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The chances of Byrd being in Buffalo next year are about zero. He's a jerk, his agent is a bigger jerk and if the Bills franchise him again he'll play less than he did this year due to attitude. That and 10 other teams will want him. That and it's not cool to play in Buffalo. I'd love to be wrong about all of this. Agreed. No way he's in Buffalo next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibuya Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 bye bye Birdie he wants too much money..... $9 mil per season is ludicrous for a FS. if he was worth $9 mil per season teams would be lining up to trade for him... No teams stepped up last year and I don't see other teams lining up this year to pay Byrd what he is asking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Correct me if I am wrung. Isn't the new CBA forbidding talks/contract/whatever until the start of a new league year for Franchise Tagged players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 some of you are real weirdos. arguably the bills best defensive player and you guys wanna run him out of town for wanting to be paid what he's worth... seriously some insane rational going on around here. i love the if he doesn't wanna play here lets trade the TYRD guys. no one wants to play in buffalo if you can play in a warm weather city or place with a winning tradition. not to mention the tax issues bills players pay for being the only actual NY team. guys wanna be in the NFL but news flash to you guys...BUFFALO is not a place young pro athletes wanna play. anyway the bills should do what needs to be done to retain byrd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Whoa whoa whoa...stop the clock.... "Franchise safety"? What's nest, "franchise KR"? if they franchise a kick returner, than sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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