eball Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Starting this up since the cap is being discussed in multiple threads and I'm too dumb to keep up with all of them. As of this morning, Spotrac has the Bills with about 14.2M in cap space, but they project the rookie pool to drop that down to about 8.6M. What do we think the Bills should/will do with that space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Not spend it, roll it over to next year and sign Gilmore and taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 According to Buffalo News "expert' Jerah Sullivan we are doomed because of this contract. So we should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 According to Buffalo News "expert' Jerah Sullivan we are doomed because of this contract. So we should be fine. I saw that article, saw who wrote it, and moved on quickly. He's biased beyond belief, and should not have a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 According to Buffalo News "expert' Jerah Sullivan we are doomed because of this contract. So we should be fine.are you kidding? Smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Not spend it, roll it over to next year and sign Gilmore and taylor They should extend Gilmore now. That would save about $5M on the cap this year. They should then use some of the $13.6M in cap room to sign a good RT. Then roll the remainder into next year, to give them over $15M in cap room to re-sign TT if he shows he's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 How about one or both of these: http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/185916-bills-working-on-extensions-for-gilmore-maybe-tyrod/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Starting this up since the cap is being discussed in multiple threads and I'm too dumb to keep up with all of them. As of this morning, Spotrac has the Bills with about 14.2M in cap space, but they project the rookie pool to drop that down to about 8.6M. What do we think the Bills should/will do with that space? I thought we all agreed that 5.6M was too much cap space for rookies. I thought we said something closer to 3 mil because of the rule of 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Unless a good player that we need is available at a fair price , carry that cap space over to next year . Gilmore , TT , and other FAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) They should extend Gilmore now. That would save about $5M on the cap this year. They should then use some of the $13.6M in cap room to sign a good RT. Then roll the remainder into next year, to give them over $15M in cap room to re-sign TT if he shows he's worth it. Why do they need to clear cap with Gilmore at this point? I agree extend him but why push hits down the line with it? Edited May 8, 2016 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Nobody wants lil Donte? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 They should extend Gilmore now. That would save about $5M on the cap this year. They should then use some of the $13.6M in cap room to sign a good RT. Then roll the remainder into next year, to give them over $15M in cap room to re-sign TT if he shows he's worth it. I've had that thought too, especially if we can get the Gilmore deal done. I posted in another thread that I'm not worried about tagging Taylor if necessary. We roll over 13.5M in dead money next year. Shaq makes Manny a backup and EJ is out the door so we save 6m there. Tack on the 3 M from Tyrod's deal and you're at $21.5 million. That should be enough, or close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario51 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Not spend it, roll it over to next year and sign Gilmore and taylor Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I've had that thought too, especially if we can get the Gilmore deal done. I posted in another thread that I'm not worried about tagging Taylor if necessary. We roll over 13.5M in dead money next year. Shaq makes Manny a backup and EJ is out the door so we save 6m there. Tack on the 3 M from Tyrod's deal and you're at $21.5 million. That should be enough, or close to it. Manny is a FA next offseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I've had that thought too, especially if we can get the Gilmore deal done. I posted in another thread that I'm not worried about tagging Taylor if necessary. We roll over 13.5M in dead money next year. Shaq makes Manny a backup and EJ is out the door so we save 6m there. Tack on the 3 M from Tyrod's deal and you're at $21.5 million. That should be enough, or close to it. Genuine question: what's the difference between rolling money over and structuring a contract so that same money is in the cap hit next year? It seems to me they are structuring the contracts the way they are (with minimal cap hit this year) for a reason, and intend to make a few late value free agent signings, as Whaley said they were going to do before it all started. Or the money is being freed to give Taylor a good faith raise. As it stands now, they should have over 40m of available cap in 2017, so while as a QB and a CB the TT/Gilmore contracts will be pretty large, they will still fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToTasker Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) For being in what some called a bleak and dire salary cap situation because of last year's activity, our front office is operating VERY well. We're retaining our core players with forward thinking and planning. I'm no longer shocked to see a good player retained. Nor will I be surprised when later free agents sign in Buffalo. Between Pegula's financial wealth, mindset of turning everything first rate (facility upgrades, approach to coaching/specialist hires, etc.)....Buffalo is becoming a sought destination around the league. Perform well and you'll get paid. Good things are coming my friends! I'm drinking the koolaid and it tastes oh so good! Edited May 8, 2016 by KellyToTasker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 If there is an upgrade to be made, go for it but don't reach and overpay. Also, I'd look to get Gilmore under a long-term contract and possibly front load his a little more than Cordy's. T.T, I hate to say it as good as he was last year, I think we need to see how he progresses throughout the first half of the season, if it looks like he's continuing to get better, then pull the trigger and sign him to a fair starting QB contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToTasker Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) Tyrod Taylor is a true professional that has placed his trust in the organization and the process. I really hope he can stay healthy to allow his play determine his overall financial success. He's a guy that deserves to be taken care of (great teammate, student of the game, etc.). To me, he's turning into the Fred Jackson of this team, a quite leader that is very easy to like and pull for, he is not a me first guy. Lock him up as early as possible. Edited May 8, 2016 by KellyToTasker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 According to Buffalo News "expert' Jerah Sullivan we are doomed because of this contract. So we should be fine. Not only that, but Bucky says the draft picks probably suck because the Bills suck. So why spend any money on them. Rex sucks, they should just forfeit the season and disband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Manny is a FA next offseason Yes. And his hit of $3.4M this year won't be there next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts