Sound_n_Fury Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Apparent good news on getting Big Mike's cap number down: http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20050...?tbd1004647.asp "The Bills still have $2 million or more in potential savings they probably will create from restructuring the contract of tackle Mike Williams. That would bring them to at least $4 million under. " Look's like Coy Wire may be next on the unemployment line, as many have speculated on TSW: "It appears the Bills also might eventually release Coy Wire, another of their backup safeties. An escalator in his contract that went into effect this year brings his base salary from $455,000 to $1.43 million, according to union records. His release would save $975,000. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I hope he takes a slight paycut instead of doing a restructure because that would help for future years as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Dammit, they're going to cut me?! How will I feed my family? CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Would anyone shed a tear if Coy Wire was released? What I'm hoping this does is free enough room for a Demulling signing and a trade for Shelton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Look's like Coy Wire may be next on the unemployment line, as many have speculated on TSW: "It appears the Bills also might eventually release Coy Wire, another of their backup safeties. An escalator in his contract that went into effect this year brings his base salary from $455,000 to $1.43 million, according to union records. His release would save $975,000. " 274972[/snapback] TD's chopping away all the dead weight this off-season, gotta love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Would anyone shed a tear if Coy Wire was released? What I'm hoping this does is free enough room for a Demulling signing and a trade for Shelton. 274982[/snapback] the bills certainly have enough room to accomplish both goals.......they just need to get it done.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 1) I'm thinking that Prioleau comes back, albeit for a more reasonable price. 2) Maybe Matt Millen really is not going to pay DeMulling what he wants, and DeMulling comes here instead, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 After last week's signings of backup quarterback Kelly Holcomb and offensive lineman Mike Gandy, the Bills had about $800,000 under the salary cap, according to NFL Players Association sources. Cutting Prioleau saves $1.25 million and puts the Bills about $2 million under. The Bills still have $2 million or more in potential savings they probably will create from restructuring the contract of tackle Mike Williams. That would bring them to at least $4 million under. So prior to MW restructuring or CW getting released the Bills are 2 mil under the cap as it stands today. IF MW restructures as stated above, the Bills are 4 million under. Does TD go after a couple more FA's or does he try and sign NC to a long term deal? We'll see.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Would anyone shed a tear if Coy Wire was released? What I'm hoping this does is free enough room for a Demulling signing and a trade for Shelton. 274982[/snapback] From a football standpoint, no it makes perfect sense. From a hate to see that happen to a good guy? Yeah, that would suck. Hopefully he would be willing to sign for much less and stay here. I like his ability on ST--other than punt blocks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Chief Navy Pride Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Lets just hope that the cap savings will be spent wisely on the O-Line! Then chop some more and do a little twaking and lock up Clements and McGee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I predict that Coy Wire will remain on the Bills at a reduced salary. He is a pure special teamer and won't find a better situation on another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Lets just hope that the cap savings will be spent wisely on the O-Line! Then chop some more and do a little twaking and lock up Clements and McGee! 275021[/snapback] I don't see anyone else on the roster that needs to be chopped other than Lindell, and it looks like TD's not going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I don't see anyone else on the roster that needs to be chopped other than Lindell, and it looks like TD's not going there. 275023[/snapback] It takes TD three years to admit his mistakes. Lindell will be gone in the 2006 offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 He is a pure special teamer Exactly why we don't need him. With starters playing a bigger role on April's STs, ST specialists are not needed - esp. when they are incapable of competently performing a role on offense or defense. And the ST contributions are still waaaay overstated IMO - people want to think he is the next Tasker but he has not even led the team in ST tackles. This year it was PP - did the Bills keep him? Last year it was Stevenson - did the Bills keep him? I think it is just silly to think the Bills would keep someone who is so incompetent at his defensive position because of what I consider average ST abilities. won't find a better situation on another team I absolutely concur with that. He will no longer enjoy the situation he had with the Bills of collecting a paycheck for playing in the NFL, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound_n_Fury Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 I absolutely concur with that. He will no longer enjoy the situation he had with the Bills of collecting a paycheck for playing in the NFL, 275056[/snapback] Bupkis. CW will find work, at a reduced salary. But he's certainly worthy of playing ST on half the teams in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 And the ST contributions are still waaaay overstated IMO - people want to think he is the next Tasker but he has not even led the team in ST tackles. 275056[/snapback] Are you talking about the great Coy Wire, who is so good as a ST'er, that he didn't even dress for the last game of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Are you talking about the great Coy Wire, who is so good as a ST'er, that he didn't even dress for the last game of the season? 275065[/snapback] So THAT'S why we really lost the game! Bupkis. CW will find work, at a reduced salary. But he's certainly worthy of playing ST on half the teams in the league. Thanks for the vote of confidence! I'll let everyone know where I turn up CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Exactly why we don't need him. With starters playing a bigger role on April's STs, ST specialists are not needed - esp. when they are incapable of competently performing a role on offense or defense. And the ST contributions are still waaaay overstated IMO - people want to think he is the next Tasker but he has not even led the team in ST tackles. This year it was PP - did the Bills keep him? Last year it was Stevenson - did the Bills keep him? I think it is just silly to think the Bills would keep someone who is so incompetent at his defensive position because of what I consider average ST abilities. I absolutely concur with that. He will no longer enjoy the situation he had with the Bills of collecting a paycheck for playing in the NFL, 275056[/snapback] What we think of Coy Wire and what management/coaches thinks of CW are two different things perhaps. I feel that if they thought they just wanted to cut him outright, they would have done so already. The fact that he is still on the team indicates that they would like to keep him and are likely trying to restructure his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Bupkis. CW will find work, at a reduced salary. But he's certainly worthy of playing ST on half the teams in the league. 275064[/snapback] All power to him - as long as it isn't for the Bills I'll be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Are you talking about the great Coy Wire, who is so good as a ST'er, that he didn't even dress for the last game of the season? 275065[/snapback] - and to think, according to some, he was supposed to be our starting free safety before the year started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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