Kmart128 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Groy. The bigger question is backup Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, sullim4 said: Wood's cap number is $8.625MM. I'm assuming this all gets freed if he retires, correct? That's a significant chunk of money... they will be able to go after someone in FA. Does not. Read it actually goes to 10 million with retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 As I said in the other thread, Groy played very well when Wood went down last year. I think the staff knows and is comfortable plugging him in there. They don't need to put another position on the FA/draft priorities list this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Way too early for this, classless thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, NewDayBills said: Way too early for this, classless thread. When would be good for you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 There are so many ways the Bills could go, I don't see too much point in trying to predict it. The most obvious are, of course, Ryan Groy or a high draft pick (Billy Price). Price stands a good chance of being available where Buffalo picks and would be a good value. If the Bills go with Groy, they might look for a veteran free agent to back him up, or a day 3 draft pick, or maybe even a UDFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Process said: This is just a stupid post, I'm sorry. We are all very concerned for him, he seams like a really great guy and was great for the community. But none of us know him personally and our lives will move on. Wish him the best, but there are far more tragic things that happen in this world every single day. Anyways, there's nothing wrong with this thread. To be honest I'm not too concerned for the bills, he's always been a bit overrated as a player and at his age would have needed to be replaced in the next couple years anyways. Wishing you the best Eric. I totally agree. There's multiple threads discussing Wood , the injury and his legacy as a Bill. Nothing but respect being shown and prayers being said. This is a Bills board and the OP is bringing up a very real and valid point. What do you think our front office is doing? The people that know him and his family? They are evaluating the hole left and evaluating what to do about this sad news. With that said, Groy I believe might be better on the field, I think he can be a slight upgrade on the field. Wood will leave a big time void though as a respected leader and captain. My prayers to him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, JohnBonhamRocks said: When would be good for you? News came out less than an hour ago. Eric Wood is the gold standard as far as what a Buffalo Bill should be. I just think it comes off as callous and ungrateful to start lining up potential replacements. Now is the time for thoughts and prayers, just seems way too early for this. I don't care who replaces Wood, I just hope he recovers and lives a happy and healthy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 A suggestion. Per Walterfootball: Austin Corbett, OT/C, Nevada Height: 6-4. Weight: 305. Projected 40 Time: 5.12. Projected Round (2018): 3-5. 1/22/18: Corbett was a versatile blocker for Nevada since he became a freshman starter. As a redshirt freshman and sophomore, Corbett was Nevada's starter at left tackle. For his junior year, he moved to right tackle, but was back at left tackle as a senior. Corbett received a Senior Bowl invitation and is listed at center for practicing in Mobile. Will be interested to see how he fares during the Senior Bowl practices/game. We know OBD likes 4-year starters. Versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearLess Price Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 There gonna go with Groy and sign a back up quality center. He played well when Wood got hurt in 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 minute ago, NewDayBills said: News came out less than an hour ago. Eric Wood is the gold standard as far as what a Buffalo Bill should be. I just think it comes off as callous and ungrateful to start lining up potential replacements. Now is the time for thoughts and prayers, just seems way too early for this. I don't care who replaces Wood, I just hope he recovers and lives a happy and healthy life. So when is okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Just now, JohnBonhamRocks said: So when is okay? Probably a day or two after the fact, but a few hours after the news broke? It's so scummy it makes me sick. So much for being the NFL'S "best fans". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykay Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, NewDayBills said: Probably a day or two after the fact, but a few hours after the news broke? It's so scummy it makes me sick. So much for being the NFL'S "best fans". Relax "New Day" , it's not "scummy". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Can we get this thread locked until NewDay is okay with the discussion? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 24 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said: Does not. Read it actually goes to 10 million with retirement Not according to Sportrac. The first link is about how retirement affects the salary cap, which would make it essentially the same as a cut. https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-features-news-blog-long-form/2016/3/5/11158958/nfl-101-how-cuts-retirements-and-trades-affect-the-salary-cap http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/eric-wood-5637/ Not sure where you guys are getting the $10m number (actually curious -- i'm no expert and recognize i could very well be wrong), but according to what I've read, it's 5.5m. It would have been an 8.5m hit if he were still playing. Wish it were an 8.5 mil hit and he were still able to play next year, but these appear to be the facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 32 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said: Does not. Read it actually goes to 10 million with retirement Sportrac has it at $5,591,668. 4.3 in prorated bonus money, and a restructure bonus that lowered his cap hit from last year. 7 minutes ago, thurst44 said: Not according to Sportrac. The first link is about how retirement affects the salary cap, which would make it essentially the same as a cut. https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-nfl-features-news-blog-long-form/2016/3/5/11158958/nfl-101-how-cuts-retirements-and-trades-affect-the-salary-cap http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/eric-wood-5637/ Not sure where you guys are getting the $10m number (actually curious -- i'm no expert and recognize i could very well be wrong), but according to what I've read, it's 5.5m. It would have been an 8.5m hit if he were still playing. Wish it were an 8.5 mil hit and he were still able to play next year, but these appear to be the facts. Yeah - all the bonus money is already paid so that gets pushed into this year. Roster bonuses/workout bonuses don't count - as they were not met. Guaranteed base salary is also paid out, but he didn't have any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, matter2003 said: It wasn't really that hefty. For a back up that wasn't slated to even compete for the RG spot....I thought it was a little high. I thought after he signed it, he would compete to start at RG. The tender we matched from the Rams was near a 2nd round tender. Edited January 26, 2018 by Royale with Cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I think it's Groy. We brought him back for a hefty price for a back up. Nothing more to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: It will probably be Groy but in a perfect world, Billy Price in the draft. I like this. Draft Billy price in the second if possible and let him and Groy fight it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 May I offer up Billy Price - Ohio State Univ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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