Kelly the Dog Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 For cap purposes, the bonus is split between two years. 2.5 mil base + 1.5 mil bonus = 4 mil cap hit. Oh, right. Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The info on the Bills trying to sign Orton for a while now, seems to be fairly common knowledge now. That he is expected to start, based on salary, is pure speculation. Indeed - speculation, from people who either don't trouble to do, or ignore, football research. As a two year contract, $2.5 million this year and $0.5M next year plus a $3M bonus, is not far off what other veteran backups with significant previous playing time are earning. Hasselbeck $2.25M salary + roster bonus, $1.5M prorated bonus total $3.75M Vick $2M salary, $2M bonus, total $4M Moore. $4M salary, $1.5M prorated bonus, total $5.5 million The bottom line is that something around $2 million salary and a signing bonus of $3M doesn't necessarily mean Orton was signed to play. It seems to be the going rate to sign a proven NFL-quality quarterback with significant previous playing time. Orton's contract is a bit more up-front ($2.5M this year, $0.5M next year) but the whole $ sum is not so outrageous as to deserve all the press it's gotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Orton: "I was waiting for the right situation" <8:11> Newly signed quarterback Kyle Orton joined The John Murphy Show to discuss why Buffalo was the right fit, his thoughts on EJ Manuel, and his relationship with defensive tackle Kyle Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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