Gugny Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 He was on the Bills for what, a week? I think it's wrong that they need to approve any kind of trade. Just let the man pursue his dreams and further his career. I feel that the Bills are treating Boldin as "their property," and it's unjust. If he'd had a longer tenure with Buffalo, YES, I would get it. But he never played a meaningful down. They should just unchain him and let him go to whichever team he chooses. Like everyone is saying, he's old and washed up, so why does it matter? Why do they need to get something in return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Why do they need to get something in return? Contractual rights. It's a business and both parties knew that when they signed said contract. And I never did hear how the signing bonus was handled when AB 'retired'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 The Bills have already paid him his signing bonus, for 2 weeks of work. Bolton is not in any way being mistreated here. He knew the score. The Bills have rights and are exercising them. Very simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Contractual rights. It's a business and both parties knew that when they signed said contract. And I never did hear how the signing bonus was handled when AB 'retired'... That’s enough to wrap this up. Were you being serious??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I think, but I am not positive, that I read he gave the signing bonus back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Its principle. Boldin made a commitment and threw it all away. Makes him look childish for not honoring a commitment and try coming back If he didnt want to be "oppressed" then he shouldnt have signed the contract. Edited October 27, 2017 by Kmart128 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 It's smart front office management for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonabb Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Really? Just wow. Guy wants to play, picks a team out of maybe a small handful, signs an exclusive rights contract and then retires and the other party should just allow that? I'm a moderate but that's some bleeding heart liberal shite right there. If he didn't want to play here, shouldn't have signed. And because he did and then quit, that's on him too. Could have asked for a trade rather than walking out. Could have played and then asked for a trade. There's also a precedent here. No other owner would want to the Bills to grant a player an outright release after they "retired," it would open up opportunities for other players to pay that card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 It's smart front office management for once. absolutely...we need more of this "No holds barred" attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Oppressing. "unchain him." Like he's out in a field, picking cotton. Asshattery. Edited October 27, 2017 by joesixpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemac Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 He was on the Bills for what, a week? I think it's wrong that they need to approve any kind of trade. Just let the man pursue his dreams and further his career. I feel that the Bills are treating Boldin as "their property," and it's unjust. If he'd had a longer tenure with Buffalo, YES, I would get it. But he never played a meaningful down. They should just unchain him and let him go to whichever team he chooses. Like everyone is saying, he's old and washed up, so why does it matter? Why do they need to get something in return? He's under contract. A contract he signed of his own free will. He is responsible to meet the terms he agreed to in signing that contract. Don't blame the Bills for Boldin's choices and for trying to work a trade to better the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Thats enough to wrap this up. Were you being serious??? Hmmmm Edited October 27, 2017 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 He signed a contract to play for Buffalo. Then at the last second he retires.. screwing Buffalo in the process who was relying on him. How could you feel for the guy? He's a fickle jerk who can't make up his mind. Good for the Bills for not letting him off the hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 He signed a contract to play for Buffalo. Then at the last second he retires.. screwing Buffalo in the process who was relying on him. How could you feel for the guy? He's a fickle jerk who can't make up his mind. Good for the Bills for not letting him off the hook. Gotta be #woke, breh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) I feel that the Bills are treating Boldin as "their property," and it's unjust. They should just unchain him and let him go to whichever team he chooses. Does Gugny = Al Sharpton? I mean really. I am not all PC and all but truly words like "oppressed" "property" and "unchain" sounds like you are looking for Civil War reparations at the worst or trolling at best. BTW... it is a contract signed by a "free man" so, in turn, he needs to honor it. Edited October 27, 2017 by aceman_16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 He signed a contract, so blame his agent, not the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 BS. Im all for Beane to play hardball here. Boldin signed to play with the Bills, probably taking other potential free agents off the board we could have signed but didnt because Boldin was committed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Lol Another great example of someone over complicating a situation to try and fit with the recent media flavor of the week. You must be a journalist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Let's just say you signed a year long lease for an apartment and moved into the place. After 2 weeks you say "hey, I don't want to live here anymore and I'm gonna move." What do you think the land lord would do? Just let you break the contract and walk away? Have fun with that. I'm sure you could get out of it, but it would cost you. The same principles apply to Bolden. He's gonna have to pay to get out of this mess he created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 This is either some nice trolling or...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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