3rdand12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I don't think it's too much to ask that he gives the Bills a fairer shot than the open market. This payday doesn't exist without the Bills. I guess I'm saying he should be grateful. Teams weren't banging his door down a year ago for reasons of his own creation. Understand the sentiment. But he did well exceed his salary last year. Maye Bills owe him ? Definitely the receptionist who gave EJ a big hug on draft weekend. But seriously, I'm willing to wager the Bills sign him. That this is ALL smoke. : ) Sure hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Bye Richie Chicken Little is back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 just my daily dose of doom Happens to us all don't it. First thing i saw looking at PFT this morning. I thought oh great, here we go again yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Well with all the restructuring of contracts and letting go Mario, I thought the Bills could afford both? CBF they can if they work it right and he's asking for what he's really worth - but - he could be pricing himself too high for his actual value. Another team with cap to burn and the need to hit the minimum spending could put together a deal way bigger than the Bills could (or should). Still sucks either way.Chicken Little is back?yes, once I have a chance to change my profile pic. Really, he's always lurking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Chicken Little is back? never really left ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Jason Peters 2.0? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 never really left ? nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Understand the sentiment. But he did well exceed his salary last year. Maye Bills owe him ? His salary last year was his value due to his circumstances. He was a big risk and it paid off for both parties. The team don't really owe him anything more than fair compensation. If he can get more elsewhere, good luck to him. I'd just like to see him show an awareness of the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Jason Peters 2.0? CBF et tu Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 If they sign Father Cro and not Richie I will show up at OBD with pitchforks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I was worried about this. We got a discount on him last year and we were rewarded for it with Pro Bowl play. He doesn't owe us anything more. Expecting to get him for less than market value was a pipe dream. Agree 100%. This is more of a Bills salary cap management problem (and can't afford him) rather than the narrative that Richie Incognito owes the Bills somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 His salary last year was his value due to his circumstances. He was a big risk and it paid off for both parties. The team don't really owe him anything more than fair compensation. If he can get more elsewhere, good luck to him. I'd just like to see him show an awareness of the situation. Let me rephrase, did anyone expect a pro bowl season and leader from him? I think he well exceeded expectations. Playing devils advocate a little for you Bloke! If they sign Father Cro and not Richie I will show up at OBD with pitchforks I will be right behind you with the torches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 So does Rex get his money back from all those Mai Tais he bought him at the Pro Bowl to try to get him to sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Agree 100%. This is more of a Bills salary cap management problem (and can't afford him) rather than the narrative that Richie Incognito owes the Bills somehow. The two are not related. You've been shown multiple times that they can sign him without doing cap gymnastics. The issue appears to be that he wants a premium guard contract ($6M-$7M per year AAV), but that the Bills don't want to pay a 33-year old guard that they plucked off the street that kind of money. If they were going to spend at that rate, they may as well go get Kelechi Osemele Edited March 1, 2016 by thebandit27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Agree 100%. This is more of a Bills salary cap management problem (and can't afford him) rather than the narrative that Richie Incognito owes the Bills somehow. yep. simple as that The two are not related. You've been shown multiple times that they can sign him without doing cap gymnastics. The issue appears to be that he wants a premium guard contract ($6M-$7M per year AAV), but that the Bills don't want to pay a 33-year old guard that they plucked off the street that kind of money. not to be rude, but is # real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Jason Peters 2.0? 1st and a 4th for a 33 year old guard? Sign me up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 not to be rude, but is # real? I don't know what he's asking for, but I would think that a contract similar to Clint Boling's deal would make sense, and Boling signed for $5.2M per last year. Boling, however, was 26 when he signed. For a 33-year old guard, $4.5M per would probably be right. If they're upset with what he's asking for, that would seem to imply that he wants significantly more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Let me rephrase, did anyone expect a pro bowl season and leader from him? I think he well exceeded expectations. Playing devils advocate a little for you Bloke! I certainly didn't, that's for sure. I've said it multiple times recently that I'm just happy that Richie seems to be in a better place mentally than he probably has been since before his college days. He impressed on and off the field and the amount of interest in him is a credit to his rehabilitation. I think he still represents a risk factor for a big contract though. I wouldn't chase him with an open chequebook given his age. I'd like him back but not at any cost. It's not the end of the world if he leaves and I'd get it if he does. It would sting a little for the reasons previously discussed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 If he truly does want more than they're wiling to pay, let him go find it in FA. You're better off paying less to a guy like Mathis, Schwartz, or Brooks. Those guys would be considered 2nd tier FAs after Incognito, Osemele, and Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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