richNjoisy Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Contract by yearly salary cap hits Hughes is still only 26 years old (turning 27 before the season), so there is a solid chance that he will play out the life of this well-done and reasonable contract. Here are Hughes' yearly cap hits (along with Mario Williams and Kyle Williams) to demonstrate how the Bills may have been thinking bigger picture on this deal. 2015: $6.175 million ($19.4 million for Mario, $6.4 million for Kyle). This includes $1.4 million in prorated bonus. 2016: $7.575 million ($19.9 million for Mario, $7 million for Kyle). This includes $1.4 million in prorated bonus and $1.5 million in prorated option bonus. 2017: $10.45 million ($16.5 million for Mario). This includes a $2 million roster bonus, and the aforementioned $2.9 million in prorated bonuses. 2018: $10.4 million. This includes a $1 million roster bonus, and the aforementioned $2.9 million in prorated bonuses. 2019: $10.4 million. This breakdown is exactly the same as the 2018 league year. You'll note that Hughes' cap hits really rise precipitously after both Kyle Williams and Mario Williams' current deals expire. ************ I got this from buffalorumblings.com http://www.buffalorumblings.com/bills-news-notes/2015/3/9/8176251/jerry-hughes-contract-details-breakdown-buffalo-bills-free-agency Edited March 9, 2015 by richNjoisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Contract by yearly salary cap hits Hughes is still only 26 years old (turning 27 before the season), so there is a solid chance that he will play out the life of this well-done and reasonable contract. Here are Hughes' yearly cap hits (along with Mario Williams and Kyle Williams) to demonstrate how the Bills may have been thinking bigger picture on this deal. 2015: $6.175 million ($19.4 million for Mario, $6.4 million for Kyle). This includes $1.4 million in prorated bonus. 2016: $7.575 million ($19.9 million for Mario, $7 million for Kyle). This includes $1.4 million in prorated bonus and $1.5 million in prorated option bonus. 2017: $10.45 million ($16.5 million for Mario). This includes a $2 million roster bonus, and the aforementioned $2.9 million in prorated bonuses. 2018: $10.4 million. This includes a $1 million roster bonus, and the aforementioned $2.9 million in prorated bonuses. 2019: $10.4 million. This breakdown is exactly the same as the 2018 league year. You'll note that Hughes' cap hits really rise precipitously after both Kyle Williams and Mario Williams' current deals expire. ************ So for the first three years it goes - $32million $34.5million $26.5million (but no KW) Clever cap management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I feel it was disrespectful to ask Hughes about a "hometown discount." Just the same, I think we got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 So...would we call Jerry's contract a hometown discount?? no. the patriots would have paid him less. in other words: this has a risk of turning out to be a bad deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) I feel it was disrespectful to ask Hughes about a "hometown discount." Just the same, I think we got one.but when he was asked about it I honestly felt like he really has never heard if it, not that he would never do it. I agree it was a stupid question esp considering he has only been here 2 years. no. the patriots would have paid him less. in other words: this has a risk of turning out to be a bad deal. they would have paid him less? Because they have Brady and don't need to lean on D or because Kraft is cheap? What does it have to do with how much the Bills paid considering they don't have a QB to pay? Edited March 10, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 no. the patriots would have paid him less. in other words: this has a risk of turning out to be a bad deal. Every silver lining has a cloud.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negativo Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 All that matters is we have signed a very good player who's approaching greatness. Our defensive front seven is insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 All that matters is we have signed a very good player who's approaching greatness. Our defensive front seven is insane. Just wait until we add Revis to the mix on the back end. (A man can dream...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Dunno what it is, Hughes looks like an attorney or doctor than football player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 @buffalobills: Watch what you missed at Jerry's press conference today: http://t.co/WdtxgHkNKG (P.S. That blazer though!) http://t.co/w64iM7ZOJ4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Maybe now he can afford to buy a better jacket. Not sure if that jacket is from Brooks Brothers or a Goodwill store. Either way it's f'ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Not sure if that jacket is from Brooks Brothers or a Goodwill store. Either way it's f'ugly. Did you hear about the dyslexic who was supposed to go to Cox's to get a searscucker suit? That's right, he went to Sears and got a ... well, you know. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I didn't think this was possible during the season but this is fantastic news. I love Doug Whaley as GM and looking forward to seeing more from Hughes in Rex's system This is just awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elroy16 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I feel it was disrespectful to ask Hughes about a "hometown discount." Just the same, I think we got one. I think we did too, but not a big one. He said he told his agent at the end of the year he wanted to stay in Buffalo. Either way, he got pain and the Bills got a great player. I just watched the Chris Brown interview and am very impressed with Hughes' attitude and enthusiasm. Huge contract aside, the guy seems genuinely excited to play for the Bills and with a defense that he repeatedly talks about being a very close bunch of guys. Can't wait to see how scary they are in 2015! I was watching that and getting damn excited for the year. He told John Murphy that he wants to work even harder now. Hughes talked a lot about the work ethic of all the guys that are here and how much they want to win. It's giving me goose bumps just typing about it. One of my favorite moments from last year was after the safety against the Packers that sealed the game. I think it was Mario and Kyle who bear hugged and were jumping up and down like a couple of school girls that hadn't seen each other in a year. These guys seem to really be invested in each other and the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think we did too, but not a big one. He said he told his agent at the end of the year he wanted to stay in Buffalo. Either way, he got pain and the Bills got a great player. I was watching that and getting damn excited for the year. He told John Murphy that he wants to work even harder now. Hughes talked a lot about the work ethic of all the guys that are here and how much they want to win. It's giving me goose bumps just typing about it. One of my favorite moments from last year was after the safety against the Packers that sealed the game. I think it was Mario and Kyle who bear hugged and were jumping up and down like a couple of school girls that hadn't seen each other in a year. These guys seem to really be invested in each other and the Bills. Just think of all the players here who have been told they aren't good enough, can't play, etc and worked their butts off to get where they have...then finally they are surrounded by actual real talent and they can see it, taste it, feel it...they want to win so bad it probably hurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Just think of all the players here who have been told they aren't good enough, can't play, etc and worked their butts off to get where they have...then finally they are surrounded by actual real talent and they can see it, taste it, feel it...they want to win so bad it probably hurts ^ | This Edited March 11, 2015 by Nanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalftimeAdjustment Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I am really pleased with this signing. It is interesting because when asked Hughes said "I've never really heard of a hometown discount when it comes to the business world" (true) and yet this seems like a slightly below market deal. I think it is a good signing for both sides because Hughes has a real chance to see the full value of the deal. Also I wonder if playing on a great D he will see fewer double teams and other abuse... Possibly less injuries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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