Fan in Chicago Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 @ChrisBrownBills: The #Bills have re-signed QB Matt Cassel. TE Nick O'Leary released to make room on roster. More at http://t.co/tgttAMwjdw. Fantastically played by the FO. I wanted Cassel to stay on for the vet presence and was disappointed to see him cut. But ofcourse the FO is smarter than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 The media collapses in relief that we weren't technically wrong @JoeBuscaglia: The coaches wanted Cassel all along. The front office didn't want to pay a backup almost $5 million. It adds up. Just can't admit he was wrong, can he ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) BTW, didn't he also get a half million bonus when he originally signed with us? Yeah...not bad. EDIT: Man, that's why you cannot make fun of the career that some of these guys (Cassell, Fitzy) have had...there is no joke in making 30-40 million Dollars in an NFL career. Edited September 8, 2015 by dollars 2 donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenboy81 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Return of meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 And I believe the cap hit is even less than that...like 650k Well played Mr. Whaley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 BTW, didn't he also get a half million bonus when he originally signed with us? Yeah...not bad. No...we traded for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Championship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 every time I see Chennelly's pic I think of the poster who said he looks like Kyle Williams less athletic older brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 So predictable no one predicted it, not even Carucci. Umm, I believe someone mentioned this in the Cassel thread about 7 am today...oh yea, it was ME( smiley face). LOL I thought they had to wait until next week, and that Matt might not want to come back...but I did mention as a possibility. I could go all OC and claim how freakin smart I am.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I am not sure on league contract rules---but why couldn't they have just restructured the contract into these terms instead of cutting him? I get wanting to restructure the salary into incentives based on game play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Very good move. I had seen that Chenelly tweet and posted here about it that they may sign him back for a lesser price not that long after he was released. That dude is very tuned in to Bills moves and although he doesn't tweet all that much, anyone who is into Twitter should follow him. There was also no way they were keeping five TE and the likelihood of getting OLeary to PS increased (not that anyone would likely add him to 53 but they already have their PS full.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 im surprised cassel was into it - but i guess they probably gave him an offer, told him he could test FA and no one gave him a better situation. im not anti-cassel, was just anti-$5m-third-stringer. me 2 BTW, didn't he also get a half million bonus when he originally signed with us? Yeah...not bad. EDIT: Man, that's why you cannot make fun of the career that some of these guys (Cassell, Fitzy) have had...there is no joke in making 30-40 million Dollars in an NFL career. Spoken for truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 It wasn't guaranteed he would be back, they had to outbid Houston. @viccarucci: Hearing #Bills offered a better deal to Matt Cassel than #Texans w bonus structure that could potentially recoup most of lost pay. The question now is, who is 2nd to Taylor on Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) No...we traded for him. ...Right, stupid of me. Thank you Bandit. BTW: Along with my post from above, Fitzy has made $38 million (including this year) in his career and is probably good for at least another couple of years. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-york-jets/ryan-fitzpatrick/cash-earnings/ Edited September 8, 2015 by dollars 2 donuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 It wasn't guaranteed he would be back, they had to outbid Houston. @viccarucci: Hearing #Bills offered a better deal to Matt Cassel than #Texans w bonus structure that could potentially recoup most of lost pay. The question now is, who is 2nd to Taylor on Sunday? if he ends up our game day starter, i have no problem paying him. hopefully that doesnt happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 So how long before we find out if O'Leary clears waivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocephuz Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We just saved 3 MILLLLLLION Dollars ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I am not sure on league contract rules---but why couldn't they have just restructured the contract into these terms instead of cutting him? I get wanting to restructure the salary into incentives based on game play likely to give him the chance to shop himself. we gave him what was likely a tough pill to swallow, but when no better alternatives came -- he ended up going for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 It wasn't guaranteed he would be back, they had to outbid Houston. @viccarucci: Hearing #Bills offered a better deal to Matt Cassel than #Texans w bonus structure that could potentially recoup most of lost pay. The question now is, who is 2nd to Taylor on Sunday? The way I see it, if TT gets hurt during the game you bring in Cassel as the closer. If TT is out the next week you prepare EJ as the starter (unless Cassel lights it up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 1m1 minute ago Oh RT @buffalobills: Rex Ryan confirms the QB depth chart: QB 1: Tyrod Taylor QB 2: Matt Cassel QB 3: EJ Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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