sidbuff Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Granted - that's if he remains healthy - but if he does have a great 2017 season, how will the front office feel and how should us the fanbase think afterwards ?? I personally thought it over and would not know how to feel cause the kid has pulled through for us when we most needed his efforts (hurt and all) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach burgan Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 If Sammy stays healthy and has a great season then the chances we make the playoffs go up... So I'd be pretty pumped. We're gonna resign him if he does well this year imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 If he does, he will be offered a big extension with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Then we franchise tag him, which is only about $2 million more than his option would have been. The difference is that we don't have to decide on the franchise tag until after this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 big year big trade value or extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Franchise him and work towards a long term deal. Pretty cut and dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidbuff Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 A lot of factors here but here is the where the wrench gets thrown in - Only saying this from prior experience........... He has an above average season but he pulled through on wins for the Bills toward the end of games for the 2017 season that helped the Bills have a great winning season or even the playoffs - and the Bills decide to let him go anyway I see a lot of us here on this board hollerin and cursing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 would not know how to feel cause the kid has pulled through for us when we most needed his efforts (hurt and all) When was that? Lets hope he has a great year. Then we tag him and he gets even bigger money than the 5th year option And if SW has a big year then TT had a big year, so that's two less positions to fill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Then we franchise tag him, which is only about $2 million more than his option would have been. The difference is that we don't have to decide on the franchise tag until after this season. Really, that's all? Now I understand why they did it. Bills knew they would have to make a decision on Sammy, one way or the other, sooner or later. They decided they could risk the $2 million to be free to cut ties early if they want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I'm sure everyone is hoping he will. It's a quality "problem" if it happens. Everyone keeps saying he'll be gone, but if he stays healthy and plays great, they'll find a way to keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Over/under on this thread starting again before the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Under the Pegulas, the Bills do not have a "cheap" mentality. I can guarantee you they are pulling for Sammy Watkins to come back 100% healthy and to become a Pro-Bowl receiver going forward. Just like I can guarantee you they are pulling for Tyrod Taylor to take a big step in his development, and become a hands-down franchise quarterback. They are not hoping for these guys to fail, just so they can get away without giving them a big $$$ extension. The Bills front office is just being cautious, and playing it safe before locking themselves into big/long-term contracts. Personally, I think it's a smart avenue to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Granted - that's if he remains healthy - but if he does have a great 2017 season, how will the front office feel and how should us the fanbase think afterwards ?? I personally thought it over and would not know how to feel cause the kid has pulled through for us when we most needed his efforts (hurt and all) The same as they do now, he finally earned an extension based on being able to stay on the field all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 The same as they do now, he finally earned an extension based on being able to stay on the field all year.Bingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Bills probably arent comfortable, (weren't, as of May 2nd?) to commit app 6.6 million THIS year AND app 13.5 in 2018. I think they want to see if makes it through this season before committing. As previously mentioned, they can tag him if stays healthy and plays well. or renegotiate long term, or just let him walk. They have decisions to make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Under the Pegulas, the Bills do not have a "cheap" mentality. I can guarantee you they are pulling for Sammy Watkins to come back 100% healthy and to become a Pro-Bowl receiver going forward. Just like I can guarantee you they are pulling for Tyrod Taylor to take a big step in his development, and become a hands-down franchise quarterback. They are not hoping for these guys to fail, just so they can get away without giving them a big $$$ extension. The Bills front office is just being cautious, and playing it safe before locking themselves into big/long-term contracts. Personally, I think it's a smart avenue to take. ^^^ This 100%. Fans act like they want players to fail, when it fact it can't be further from the truth. I love the fact McDermott is being smart, no way in hell I give Sammy an extension, he hasn't earned it by staying healthy. When he earns it, they will most certainly pay him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I think we'll be happy to franchise him and work on an extension if he has the top5 year he is capable of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 A lot of factors here but here is the where the wrench gets thrown in - Only saying this from prior experience........... He has an above average season but he pulled through on wins for the Bills toward the end of games for the 2017 season that helped the Bills have a great winning season or even the playoffs - and the Bills decide to let him go anyway I see a lot of us here on this board hollerin and cursing!!! I think the bigger factor is his health. Even more than his actual stats/production. Sammy's foot has progressively gotten worse over the last 2 seasons, and nobody knows for sure how it will respond going forward. Remember, he first had surgery after the 2015 season and missed all of OTAs last year. Everyone believed he was 100% and good to go Week 1. But then he re-aggravated the injury, played hurt for awhile and then missed half the season in Injured Reserve. Maybe another surgery fixes the problem for good. Maybe it doesn't. If Sammy plays 16 games without a setback, then I think we can be confident the foot injury is finally behind him. But if he ends up re-aggravating it again, we may have to consider that Sammy will never be the same guy again and the foot will be a problem the rest of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I ascribe this to what I call the Flacco plan. I'd rather overpay more after they do something than overpay somewhat less out of fear that they might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy McFiddish Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 He will get extended for sure with a breakout season, I think he will put up 1400 yards and 10 TD's this year. Hope I am right. Julio Jones got past the same foot injury and put up similiar numbers his first 3 seasons, and that is with Matt Ryan consistantly throwing to him. I know Sammy is not Julio but just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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