Punching Bag Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 4 hours ago, eball said: No. He learned of it "days removed from his first playoff game" -- as in AFTER the game. Between end of season and pro bowl he learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 56 minutes ago, The Wiz said: So take this with a grain of salt, listening to WGR and Schopp and bulldog were talking about how Wood was angry during his presser. Just me but at what point in that less than 2 minute speech was he visibly angry? I must have missed something. When I saw his facial expression, I though "no sh**, that's what the DTs across from him see every Sunday" vs his normal "evil Santa" curly-haired grin I think he held it in while he was giving his 2 minute speech but yeah, I think he was angry. Normally, even keeled guy, deals with media even after a tough loss, wouldn't answer media questions? Yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 In addition to the tweet Yolo posted: Quote @john_wawrow Understand the entire situation changed about 15 minutes before Wood's news conference was set to begin with Wood balking at saying anything but his statement. Quote @john_wawrow Wood is the one who asked for the news conference in the first place. And it was tough to turn back at 11th hour. Quote @john_wawrow That Wood and/or his representatives didn't realize the implications of him holding a "retirement" news conference at this early of a date is on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: So basically the way that reads is they want him to wait until March to retire to help the team out and he will still get paid unless the bills ask for some of the money back, is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 31 minutes ago, Call_Of_Ktulu said: He won't learn anything from Castillo. Maybe he can teach Castillo a thing or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Ittakestime said: It's more than 3 million. Right now it is 10.39 milliion. If they don't have to pay the 4.33 million for the bonus, they than can split the 4.8 million between the 2 years with post june 1st cut. 2018: 2.4 million from salary and 1.26 million in dead money from last restructure. 3.66 total 2019: 2.4 million from salary. Would save Bills 6.73 million this year. Thats a really good player or a bunch of depth. https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2018/1/26/16936636/buffalo-bills-salary-cap-ramifications-of-eric-wood-retirement-for-neck-injury ...isn't it incumbent on Beane as part of his job to explore all options regarding how this transaction should be handled in the mutual best interest of the club?...OR....would you prefer to see the top FA of your choice being imminently ready to sign with Bflo only to find out cap room won't fit because Beane FAILED to do his due diligence?...pick your poison.......it IS a business..... Edited January 29, 2018 by OldTimeAFLGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Quote @john_wawrow That Wood and/or his representatives didn't realize the implications of him holding a "retirement" news conference at this early of a date is on them. Quote @john_wawrow That the #Bills agreed to hosting such an extravaganza is on them without receiving assurances is on them. Meh, that doesn't feel very satisfying - my pitchfork will remain lit until we get the bottom of this! Must place blame! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Wiz said: He was talking up Daboll and McD at the presser. Think he's making his case? Maybe for COACHING! Edited January 29, 2018 by cd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Ittakestime said: It's more than 3 million. Right now it is 10.39 milliion. If they don't have to pay the 4.33 million for the bonus, they than can split the 4.8 million between the 2 years with post june 1st cut. 2018: 2.4 million from salary and 1.26 million in dead money from last restructure. 3.66 total 2019: 2.4 million from salary. Would save Bills 6.73 million this year. Thats a really good player or a bunch of depth. https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2018/1/26/16936636/buffalo-bills-salary-cap-ramifications-of-eric-wood-retirement-for-neck-injury I think Buff Rumblings may be missing something. Normally a player's salary is guaranteed for injury for the subsequent season to that in which he's injured. Wood injured during 2017 season and medically retired -> 2018 salary guaranteed for injury If Bills say he's a post-June 1 cut (ie into the 2018 season) cut -> does his 2019 salary become guaranteed for injury? Hmmmmm. In any case, cut players who are released normally don't pay back the bonus AND receive any salary that is guaranteed to them. Bills say "Congratulations on your retirement, Pay back your bonus" Wood says "Nope, not retiring then. IR me then Cut me." Edited January 29, 2018 by Hapless Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 4 hours ago, RyanC883 said: to me, that is the strangest part. I don't think he anticipated the press conference going the direction it went. Something's up. He did state he had press conference previously scheduled on another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 10 minutes ago, Heitz said: @john_wawrow That Wood and/or his representatives didn't realize the implications of him holding a "retirement" news conference at this early of a date is on them. @john_wawrow That the #Bills agreed to hosting such an extravaganza without receiving assurances is on them. Meh, that doesn't feel very satisfying - my pitchfork will remain lit until we get the bottom of this! Must place blame! It was very "Bill-sy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 4 hours ago, K-9 said: What are the options to retirement if he is not cleared to play due to an irreparable medical condition that precludes him from doing so? I feel they asked him to reduce the cap hit shortly before the show. His body language might be worth noticing. And perhaps that is why he suggested he would still be around. i hope this does not turn into a corporate maneuver. Can we just do this gracefully New Guys, Beanes bean counters. Hope this turns out for the best all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 WATCH: TEAMMATES REACT (3:18) Bills' teammates react to the Eric Wood statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said: WATCH: TEAMMATES REACT (3:18) Bills' teammates react to the Eric Wood statement. I'm assuming that's his previous statement of him not being able to play anymore and not the presser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Hokay, so Matt Fairburn is reporting something slightly different that aligns with something Beane said about "we don't have any cap space right now". The Bills already rolled over their 2017 cap! http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2018/01/everything_buffalo_bills_eric_wood_said_at_his_retirement_press_conference.html "Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott later discussed some of what complicated this day. It has to due with the salary cap implications that come with Wood's retirement. The Bills have already rolled over their 2017 salary cap space, so Wood will remain on the roster until the organization can figure out how to handle the situation. At some point, Wood will receive his $4.8 million salary that is guaranteed for injury in 2018. He will also keep the signing bonus money he's already been paid. " According to this, it is NOT a tussle over who gets the bonus money - it's an NFL procedural thing where the Bills have no cap space at present - Beane actually said "we have no cap space right now". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 minute ago, The Wiz said: I'm assuming that's his previous statement of him not being able to play anymore and not the presser. Raection to him no longer playing in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 5 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Who is the blonde chick in the skank boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just now, fansince88 said: Who is the blonde chick in the skank boots? I have no idea. Would ya? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 hours ago, GunnerBill said: If the Bills are going to go the low end vet and trade up for a top 5 pick QB then I don't think it is at all beyond the realm of possibility that we see Fitz back as the backup / bridge. The ownership, whole FO and coaching staff that cut him is long gone. asst Qb Coach perhaps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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