KDIGGZ Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 @SalSports: A source has informed me the Bills are still working hard towards retaining Jerry Hughes & "still optimistic" they can before FA opens 3/10. Verrryyyyyy interesting. Maybe he just wanted to dip his toes in the pond to see what kind of offers he might get but at the end of the day they might be in the neighborhood of what the Bills offered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Verrryyyyyy interesting. Maybe he just wanted to dip his toes in the pond to see what kind of offers he might get but at the end of the day they might be in the neighborhood of what the Bills offeredthe money they do not allocate to Harris now could be the key. Rex really is running things...? I Never would have paid Harris that but also maybe they heard something on Revis to make then think they are out of that one too Edited March 6, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I hope most people around here think the same way when it comes to OGs. I'd rather pay a pass rusher like Hughes a premium than an OG like Iupati. He will be missed. A reuniting with Pettine in Cleveland is a very good possibility. Both need and cap space certainly exist. The other usual suspects like Jax, Oakland, etc. should be in the mix. Agreed pass rusher >>> OG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 @ProFootballTalk: Decision of LB David Harris to stay with Jets increases the chances the Bills keep DE Jerry Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 the money they do not allocate to Harris now could be the key. Rex really is running things...? I Never would have paid Harris that but also maybe they heard something on Revis to make then think they are out of that one too makes sense. on Revis I've heard that the Pats want to keep him, just not at $20 mil per. he might want to just stay put with a lower contract but more guaranteed money @ProFootballTalk: Decision of LB David Harris to stay with Jets increases the chances the Bills keep DE Jerry Hughes. and there you have it. they probably had certain money earmarked for Harris so now they are able to dip into that piggy bank for Hughes and they will probably get a much lower priced ILB in FA or maybe the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Let's gooooo He may still test the market but it seems they are doing everything within reason they can to keep him and not just "letting him walk" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It ain't over.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchiseneedsme Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hughes stock will never be higher, I can't blame him for wanting to see how much that truly is worth. There should be no reason not to sign Dareus now, unless they wait and he has another great year, then it's the same scenario...Dareus will be,really expensive now, or next year. We could always use,the tag after next year and then sign him no need to rush things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Front Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I really like Hughes, and hope he stays. Damn, losing Kiko and Hughes will be tough, but I have faith Rex knows what he is doing on Defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Agreed pass rusher >>> OG Agreed. I could get by with just the Incognito signing. Assuming he can return close to his previous ability, that is one G spot locked up at a big upgrade. Im fine with Williams, Urbik, Kujo, Richardson battling it out for the other spot if it meant we get Hughes back. Hughes stock will never be higher, I can't blame him for wanting to see how much that truly is worth. There should be no reason not to sign Dareus now, unless they wait and he has another great year, then it's the same scenario... Well, theres one big reason, and that would be that Dareus and his agent dont WANT to sign now. How do people keep missing this very simple point? Youve been around long enough to know this. Plus there is always the tag Edited March 6, 2015 by DrDareustein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Sal Capaccio @SalSports 12m12 minutes agoA source has informed me the Bills are still working hard towards retaining Jerry Hughes & "still optimistic" they can before FA opens 3/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Helping Jerry out a bit here... Pros: 1) Get to work with one of the greatest Defensive minds of this generation. A guy who puts players in a position to excel. 2) Comfort level of playing on the same line with 3 all pros 3) A team and owner committed to winning - now have a superstar RB and a serviceable QB 4) Much greater possibility of playing out the entire contract you sign -- including any back end loaded salary years 5) Coach you hated and who was not even aware your coordinator was holding you out of a game is gone Cons: 1) Less guaranteed money and salary-- by probably 10-15% 2) Agent will be pissed I went for less cash if I sign with the Bills 3) Hot girlfriend will be pissed I want for less cash if I sign with the Bills Edited March 6, 2015 by Formerly Joe F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Jerry... stay with this line and let them help you reach double digit sacks for the next four years. The money will come with the rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Helping Jerry out a bit here... Pros: 1) Get to work with one of the greatest Defensive minds of this generation. A guy who puts players in a position to excel. 2) Comfort level of playing on the same line with 3 all pros 3) A team and owner committed to winning - now have a superstar RB and a serviceable QB 4) Much greater possibility of playing out the entire contract you sign -- including any back end loaded salary years 5) Coach you hated and who was not even aware your coordinator was holding you out of a game is gone Cons: 1) Less guaranteed money and salary-- by probably 10-15% 2) Agent will be pissed I went for less cash if I sign with the Bills 3) Hot girlfriend will be pissed I want for less cash if I sign with the Bills getting married next month https://www.theknot.com/us/meghan-robinson-and-jerry-hughes-apr-2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 getting married next month https://www.theknot.com/us/meghan-robinson-and-jerry-hughes-apr-2015 Huskies love Buffalo weather (Pro)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) @ProFootballTalk: Decision of LB David Harris to stay with Jets increases the chances the Bills keep DE Jerry Hughes. Does this really increase the chance that the Bills keep him? Or does it really just increase Hughes' leverage, and suggest that the Bills will now up the price too much, if necessary. Because unless Hughes was planning to go to the Jets after Harris left, I dont see how Hughes would think going back to Buffalo is now more likely. Or, maybe it increases the likelihood that Buffalo TAGS Hughes. Edited March 6, 2015 by maddenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hope he stays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Does this really increase the chance that the Bills keep him? Or does it really just increase Hughes' leverage, and suggest that the Bills will now up the price too much, if necessary. Because unless Hughes was planning to go to the Jets after Harris left, I dont see how Hughes would think going back to Buffalo is now more likely. Or, maybe it increases the likelihood that Buffalo TAGS Hughes. they don't play the same position. Hughes is a DE/Pass rushing LB and Harris is a MLB. because they didn't spend money to get Harris now the Bills have the money to give Hughes a little more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 @ProFootballTalk: Decision of LB David Harris to stay with Jets increases the chances the Bills keep DE Jerry Hughes. Took the words right out of my mouth. No Harris means Hughes will likely stay. Atleast they'll try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnus00 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Jerry Hughes is a good end/olb. He has to beat the man in front of him in order to make the sack...but I'd say he owes a portion of his signing bonus to Kyle, Mario and Marcel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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