NastyNateSoldiers Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Here's the catch maybe Evans has come down on his price considering the fact that he's been available for nearly 2 weeks and has gotten minimal interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Wood and Incognito have the same agent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 It depends. People talk as though a player should be willing to "give back" salary. Wood played well last year. He's currently the 9th highest paid center. Why should he give back? On the other hand, a restructure typically involves extending a contract and converting some of this year's salary to signing bonus to save cap space. Wood is 29. His contract runs 2 more years with no guaranteed $$. The Bills don't seem to have alternatives lined up at center. Unless they plan on drafting his replacement this year, it wouldn't be the worst notion to extend Wood, in which case, why wouldn't he want to restructure? He could convert some of his salary to signing bonus, bring home more cash this year, and perhaps gain some guaranteed $$ for next season. It all depends on if the Bills feel comfortable they will get the 2015 Wood or the 2014 Wood. Which would (ha) probably depend some on who is playing next to him. that was my sole point. you have expounded quite nicely my friend. Thank you! Wood and Incognito have the same agent... Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 It depends. People talk as though a player should be willing to "give back" salary. Wood played well last year. He's currently the 9th highest paid center. Why should he give back? On the other hand, a restructure typically involves extending a contract and converting some of this year's salary to signing bonus to save cap space. Wood is 29. His contract runs 2 more years with no guaranteed $$. The Bills don't seem to have alternatives lined up at center. Unless they plan on drafting his replacement this year, it wouldn't be the worst notion to extend Wood, in which case, why wouldn't he want to restructure? He could convert some of his salary to signing bonus, bring home more cash this year, and perhaps gain some guaranteed $$ for next season. It all depends on if the Bills feel comfortable they will get the 2015 Wood or the 2014 Wood. Which would (ha) probably depend some on who is playing next to him. it'd be a gamble but give him an extra year and 4th yr option. Incentives. Etc. Restructure. Solidify the line with cog, Glenn, wood, Miller, Evans and Lief larsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 it'd be a gamble but give him an extra year and 4th yr option. Incentives. Etc. Restructure. Solidify the line with cog, Glenn, wood, Miller, Evans and Lief larsen I'd be happy with Leif Larson or Hulk Hogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 it'd be a gamble but give him an extra year and 4th yr option. Incentives. Etc. Restructure. Solidify the line with cog, Glenn, wood, Miller, Evans and Lief larsen you have a sickness you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 My guess is the actual visit isn't over yet. He must be staying through tomorrow. Usually they have some sort of media availability or press release to conclude visits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 We are going to play 1950s football. Either we are the dumbest team in the league or secret geniuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Evans was asked to take a pay cut two years in a row which is why he refused this year http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/02/jahri_evans_declined_new_orlea.html?utm_content=buffer11ae7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer From Feburary 11, "The Times-Picayune" Veteran offensive lineman Jahri Evans declined an offer to negotiate a pay cut to remain with the New Orleans Saints before his release earlier this week, his agent told a Philadelphia radio station. Last March, Evans agreed to a restructured contract that saved the Saints $4 million against the 2015 salary cap. Evans was scheduled to count $8.2 million against the cap in 2016. The Saints saved $3.1 million against the cap by releasing him. The move had added urgency because $2 million of Evan's base salary would have become fully guaranteed on Wednesday. Additionally, a $1 million roster bonus would have taken effect next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 who's on stakeout at tempo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Has he seen the deers yet? Yer cripes sake, don't let him leave town before he sees the deers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 The good news is that it is going to be in 50s/60s for FA week. I remember a couple years ago they couldn't even fly in FAs because of the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 @Rand_Getlin: Osemele's market was incredibly hot. When the deal is announced, it'll blow the top off of the OG market. Huge get for the #Raiders. THAT is why Richie is testing the market. That's also why the idea of signing Richie AND Jahri is a pipe dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 @Rand_Getlin: Osemele's market was incredibly hot. When the deal is announced, it'll blow the top off of the OG market. Huge get for the #Raiders. THAT is why Richie is testing the market. That's also why the idea of signing Richie AND Jahri is a pipe dream. His agent is off-the-charts crazy if the thinks he's sniffing Osemele money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 His agent is off-the-charts crazy if the thinks he's sniffing Osemele money No - but Osemele's deal will raise everyone else's at Guard. If Osemele is worth 11 Mil a year, Richie's worth a whole helluva lot more than the initial 4 million estimation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 No - but Osemele's deal will raise everyone else's at Guard. If Osemele is worth 11 Mil a year, Richie's worth a whole helluva lot more than the initial 4 million estimation. Not to be snarky, but why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) I think Getlin is more saying that now that Osemele has signed it will allow the market on other Guards to get started. I don't think he's saying that since Osemele signed for so much that all the other guards are going to get more money Edited March 8, 2016 by gonzo1105 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 what position is osemele gonna play? the ravens were gonna put him at left tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 what position is osemele gonna play? the ravens were gonna put him at left tackle.Guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Not to be snarky, but why? Because that's how Agents work? If the ceiling rises - so does the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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