rquinn619 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Over the last few weeks I've been working on a few posts simultaneously. One was looking at where the Bills have allocated their salary cap (position-wise) and one was projecting deals for Tyrod Taylor and Stephon Gilmore that would be structured to fit under the 2016 salary cap. While working on them, ESPN published their "Future Power Rankings" in which the Bills ranked 28th. I decided to consolidate what I had already written and look at how the Buffalo Bills have set themselves up to work around the cap in future seasons.It's a bit of a long read, but even I found myself getting a bit surprised at some of what I read. In-depth Look at Buffalo Bills Salary Cap Situation, Tyrod Taylor & Stephon Gilmore Contracts & Future Cap Flexibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 There's a lot of info in there...I think I need to read that one again! But overall sounds positive, thanks for helping me kill some time this afternoon tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Great, great article. I really have never understood how the cap works for and against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thanks! Pretty much sums up what most people think. Get Gilmore signed and make TT earn a new deal. Draft DE, WR, C and OLB next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Great article. I learned quite a lot. My only comment is that I'd be *real* surprised McCoy is on the team in 2020. I doubt he'll even be here in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rquinn619 Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Great article. I learned quite a lot. My only comment is that I'd be *real* surprised McCoy is on the team in 2020. I doubt he'll even be here in 2017. I agree, I just wanted to lay out the commitments they have contract wise. It's not likely that Davonte Allen or Gary Chambers make this year's squad, let alone next year, but they do count vs the cap, so I included it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 This Twitter account seems to have a pretty good source with the Bills so thought I'd post it @bf_insiders @nickellion79 have t heard anything new! Just Bills are set on a number for #24 and his camp wants about 2 mill per more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 @RapSheet Clarity on 1 contract situation: Appears #Bills CB Stephon Gilmore is set to play out his last year of his deal. Talks haven’t progressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Great article. I learned quite a lot. My only comment is that I'd be *real* surprised McCoy is on the team in 2020. I doubt he'll even be here in 2017. They only save $1m if they cut him after this season, but $8m if it's after the 2017 season. McCoy will be a Bill in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rquinn619 Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 They only save $1m if they cut him after this season, but $8m if it's after the 2017 season. McCoy will be a Bill in 2017. if they cut him after this season they save $1m vs cap but $7.875 mil in dead money. save $3.7 with $5.25 mil dead money after 2017. only save real money if they cut in 2018 (final year) for $4 mil. It's a horrible contract for a RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 if they cut him after this season they save $1m vs cap but $7.875 mil in dead money. save $3.7 with $5.25 mil dead money after 2017. only save real money if they cut in 2018 (final year) for $4 mil. It's a horrible contract for a RB If this team put as much effort, money and draft picks into the QB position as they did the RB position we'd probably be much better off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 @RapSheet Clarity on 1 contract situation: Appears #Bills CB Stephon Gilmore is set to play out his last year of his deal. Talks havent progressed I would rather trade him than lose him for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 if they cut him after this season they save $1m vs cap but $7.875 mil in dead money. save $3.7 with $5.25 mil dead money after 2017. only save real money if they cut in 2018 (final year) for $4 mil. It's a horrible contract for a RB Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 If this team put as much effort, money and draft picks into the QB position as they did the RB position we'd probably be much better off. Clearly what's changed in the NFL is finding RB's is hard and takes up too much time vs QB's which is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I would rather trade him than lose him for nothing. There's also value in him playing this year vs getting a draft pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 @RapSheet Clarity on 1 contract situation: Appears #Bills CB Stephon Gilmore is set to play out his last year of his deal. Talks havent progressed That is interesting and if it plays out this way I assume a few things-First Whaley wants to see how Darby does. Second Whaley believes he can find another Darby or talented CB through the draft. Third Whaley believes worse case scenario he can find a solid CB in FA. A 'second tier' CB that can play opposite Darby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 If this team put as much effort, money and draft picks into the QB position as they did the RB position we'd probably be much better off. Really? I thought it was a matter of finding a QB, not how high we draft or pay one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 If this team put as much effort, money and draft picks into the QB position as they did the RB position we'd probably be much better off. Its just not that simple Running backs - relatively easy to find Quality QBs - like trying to find and ride a unicorn.....I understand the philosphy of taking a bunch of at bats trying to find it.....but too many swings at one position leaves you with no talent to field a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Its just not that simple Running backs - relatively easy to find Quality QBs - like trying to find and ride a unicorn.....I understand the philosphy of taking a bunch of at bats trying to find it.....but too many swings at one position leaves you with no talent to field a team. You can't talk to the people that think this way. They just think you decide to try and you get a great QB - they believe it's a mindset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 if they cut him after this season they save $1m vs cap but $7.875 mil in dead money. save $3.7 with $5.25 mil dead money after 2017. only save real money if they cut in 2018 (final year) for $4 mil. It's a horrible contract for a RB Crickets from Deranged Rhino? Where is the outrage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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