buffaloboyinATL Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 @salsports Sean McDermott has said numerous times earn the right to win. Looks like he's challenging Watkins to prove he can stay healthy and produce ...if that happens, Bills can still place franchise tag on Watkins (albeit at a higher cost) or workout extension. We'll see how 2017 goes I thought the franchise tag cost was similar to the fifth year option cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Â The Bills have plenty of cap room in the future and have no talent on their roster. They are paying millions of dollars to coaches who aren't here. Pay your only star player and take the risk. You dont know what you're talking about. Money has nothing to do with the decision. Watkins needs to perform and stay healthy. If he does he will get paid before his 5th year. This decision changes pretty much nothing. Watkins knows he needs to perform now, he doesnt have $13 million waiting for him next year if he doesnt perform. Edited May 2, 2017 by TheTruthHurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Here were the various routes the Bills could have taken with Watkins' contract: Â http://www.espn.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/27898/bills-gain-flexibility-in-2018-by-declining-sammy-watkins-option As I said earlier it works for both the player and the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I thought the franchise tag cost was similar to the fifth year option cost. F Tag is the average of the top 5 contracts for the position. That's my understanding anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Â Last I checked, coaches don't count against the salary cap. Â I mean, it's easy for you to say that, but in reality it's complicated due to his foot. Â They can still franchise him next year if all goes well. Basically they are buying a free injury option that could cost 4m or so next year. There's no reason to check. Everyone knows they don't count against the cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Wouldn't it be nice if our new front office actually started using the franchise tag again?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I thought the franchise tag cost was similar to the fifth year option cost. there's about a 3.5 mil difference, FT is higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskibreth Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 It was the proper move. Nobody knows the extent of his injuries better than the Bills medical staff, and maybe they're erring on the side of caution (i mean, look at the Shaq misread). Guaranteeing the guy $13M for 2018 now would have been a big gamble and IMO a mistake. The franchise tag is there for 2018 of you want to keep him and work out a long-term deal or trade. This decision today in no way indicates that they're losing his talent. - unless of course he gets hurt again. And if he does, he'll need to take whatever he can get and prove he can stay healthy and perform at an elite level for a complete season before he gets a big payday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 @salsports Sean McDermott has said numerous times earn the right to win. Looks like he's challenging Watkins to prove he can stay healthy and produce ...if that happens, Bills can still place franchise tag on Watkins (albeit at a higher cost) or workout extension. We'll see how 2017 goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 there's about a 3.5 mil difference, FT is higher  13 million is still a huge cap hit for a receiver not to play... that SHOULD be a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I like the option of trading him before the trade deadline this year if we aren't going to make the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 You got to look at it from Sammys side. He definitely won't resign after being disrespected. So mail it in, so they don't franchise you.lol. Mail it in. Maybe that's what you would do. Not Sammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Two kinds of coaches: Those who talk and those who do. McD looks like he means what he says. He has no attachment to Sammy and is sending a STRONG message to every player on the team... and in the league Edited May 2, 2017 by Buffalo Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Smh. Sammy going to mail it in this year. If Sammy can stay on the field for more than 14 games, then he can do what he wants. Maybe he'll got to play with Tom before he retires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 F Tag is the average of the top 5 contracts for the position. That's my understanding anyways. That's my understanding and that would be similar to the amount they would have paid picking up the option at current salaries. Assuming the tag number goes up next year it would cost the Bills a few million more if the tag him for 18. But they'd be happy to do so I would think if he has a good year with no injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 I like the option of trading him before the trade deadline this year if we aren't going to make the playoffs  Trading your most talented players is just how you get on the road to success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 There's no reason to check. Everyone knows they don't count against the cap  I know. Sorry, was being snarky and I shouldn't have.  Anyway, I think there is a good argument for the Bills decision here. But only based on the premise that they are very concerned about SW's chronic foot issues.  Best case scenario: SW's foot fully heals, he tears it up in 2017 and we franchise him and work on a long term deal. All this would have happened with the 5th year option anyway. Bills just end up paying $5m or so to protect themselves.  Worst case scenario: SW's foot just can't heal properly. He's in and out of the lineup in 2017 and his career never really develops the way he should have because of the injuries. And the Bills are totally protected agains this by not picking up the 5th year option.  Bills fans worst case scenario: SW tears it up and bills lose him in 2018 for nothing to the Pats (very unlikely to happen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I'm just trying to get in line with the propaganda machine if by propaganda machine, you mean logical thought process, then good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 F Tag is the average of the top 5 contracts for the position. That's my understanding anyways.if you are drafted in the top 10 you get transition tag money which I believe is the average of top 10 at your position. Still pretty good money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Wouldn't it be nice if our new front office actually started using the franchise tag again?!the old one just used it on Cordy Glenn 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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