Boatdrinks Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Sad but I felt he was fragile and wouldn't make the season when signed. Obviously the Bills knew his history and felt the potential reward was worth the minimal risk. It's not over yet. Harvin could still come back and play productively as he was earlier in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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White Linen Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Sad but I felt he was fragile and wouldn't make the season when signed. I thought the same. Sadly I started to mentally depend on him because of how important he quickly became to our success - I forgot what a mistake relying on Harvin is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Actually the Bills could only try to recoup a pro-rated portion of his signing bonus if he retired due to not wanting to play anymore. If he retires due to injury they cannot recoup any signing bonus money. Harvin is a vested veteran so a release by the team would typically mean he'd get his salary for the remainder of the year too, but I'm not sure If that's true for a retirement. I'd guess that it'd work the same as the signing bonus - they wouldn't have to pay if retirement was elective, but would if he retired due to injury. The whole question of severity of injury and whether or not it should equate to a retirement isn't easy to prove and there's a pretty bright spotlight on player injuries right now. If Harvin is taking a powder the Bills might be best served reaching some sort of settlement with him and moving on. Signing players with anything close to Harvin's track record to anything but incentive laden contracts is rarely a smart move. The Bills made a mistake and it's going to cost them $6M for minimal production. It was a stupid move and the (very predictable) result sucks, but it isn't the end of the world. Hey, look at the bright side -- he produced more than Caveman Mike! Bills suggestion box item: maybe lay off the stoner WRs in 2016. Edited October 30, 2015 by The Frankish Reich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 harvin was having an awesome season. he tied his 2014 TD output. 1 granted it was a great catch. That said they happen every week in the league. Cut him loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 @Rand_Getlin #Bills WR Percy Harvin has met with the team, and together with doctors, they're evaluating the extent of his hip injury. @Rand_Getlin With Harvin, I’m told it’s an injury issue only and he and the #Bills are taking things one day at a time as they evaluate his situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) If Tyrod, Sammy, Shady, and Karlos are on the field, over the next few weeks, I'm totally ok with Percy being shelved until a possible late season run. Edited November 2, 2015 by Dorkington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Front Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Too bad we let Kamar Aiken go. He's starting to look good for the Ravens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 @JaySkurski Rex says Percy Harvin "desperately wants to contribute to this team." #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 We desperately want them ALL to contribute to this team. That includes Rex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 @buffalobills "Percy Harvin is in the building, in the training room, and I know he wants to be here and contribute to this team." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 @JaySkurski Rex says Percy Harvin "desperately wants to contribute to this team." #Bills Crazy, for some reason I was under the impression all players and coaches want to desperately contribute? He is a 1 year rental has 1 td to date, but is a threat. Who will gamble on him next year? was he medically unable to play in London? That's the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Crazy, for some reason I was under the impression all players and coaches want to desperately contribute? He is a 1 year rental has 1 td to date, but is a threat. Who will gamble on him next year? was he medically unable to play in London? That's the question. if hes medically unable to play this week will you accept that as an answer to the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 @buffalobills "Percy Harvin is in the building, in the training room, and I know he wants to be here and contribute to this team." That last bit about wanting to be here and contribute is an odd thing to have to say about a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 That last bit about wanting to be here and contribute is an odd thing to have to say about a player. Refuting the retirement story is what it sounds like to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 @billsupdates Rex Ryan not worried about Percy Harvin's commitment to football or Buffalo Bills http://ow.ly/U9hp1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 That last bit about wanting to be here and contribute is an odd thing to have to say about a player. Considering all the rumors going around, it's not even slightly odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 @JasonLaCanfora: Bills getting very healthy overall this week, Tyrod and Karlos in particular (as previously reported). But still not looking good for Harvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Too bad we let Kamar Aiken go. He's starting to look good for the Ravens. It's not too bad, it's quite unfortunate. He showed plenty of talent while here and was the Revens' leading receiver last game (6 catches I believe). Percy decided to become committed to football when he learned that if he retires during the season he doesn't get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 That last bit about wanting to be here and contribute is an odd thing to have to say about a player. Refuting the retirement story is what it sounds like to me. Percy decided to become committed to football when he learned that if he retires during the season he doesn't get paid. Or maybe just the coach relaying that the guy can't go due to health issues yet again and is sick about it because he really does want to contribute to the team. Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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