YattaOkasan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just now, Doc said: It's not a release. It's a player deciding to hang-it-up. A team is allowed to demand repayment of the unamortized signing bonus, but usually they don't, as a gift for services rendered. Since Star was barely with the Bills and signed a new deal before opting-out, they'll definitely go after his. Plus there is the $4.5M salary saved and any other likely to be earned incentives, roster and game bonuses, etc. Do you have links cause I'm seeing it (link above) as a release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 hour ago, whatdrought said: It was a 6 million hit before, right? Gotta hope it’s at least in the 2-3 range now. Don’t love keeping him at Jefferson’s expense. I agree. This is very odd. He was less productive and impactful than Addison or Jefferson which isn't saying much. Maybe his role now will be a backup 1T to Star? Still an odd move unless the paycut is substantial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 minute ago, LABILLBACKER said: I agree. This is very odd. He was less productive and impactful than Addison or Jefferson which isn't saying much. Maybe his role now will be a backup 1T to Star? Still an odd move unless the paycut is substantial? Would not suprise me if he was the backup 3 tech rather then the 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, YattaOkasan said: Do you have links cause I'm seeing it (link above) as a release? https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/andrew-luck-colts-reach-settlement-after-shocking-retirement-might-have-lost-out-on-500-million/ It talks about Luck possibly needing to pay back his unamortized signing bonus, but he and the Colts agreed on a settlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Doc said: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/andrew-luck-colts-reach-settlement-after-shocking-retirement-might-have-lost-out-on-500-million/ It talks about Luck possibly needing to pay back his unamortized signing bonus, but he and the Colts agreed on a settlement. Thanks! I wanna find the video(s) from @Cover 1 where they were saying different. Maybe its the new CBA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: I agree. This is very odd. He was less productive and impactful than Addison or Jefferson which isn't saying much. Maybe his role now will be a backup 1T to Star? Still an odd move unless the paycut is substantial? Butler was signed as the replacement to Jordan Phillips at 3TDT opposite Oliver. With the Bills situation "who in the world can play 1TDT?" between Star opting out and Phillips unable to hack it initially, Butler (and Oliver) were both pressed into service at 1TDT, that being the reason Butler was a bit less impactful than Jefferson. The Bills are banking on if they return him to his position at 3TDT, he'll return to form. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, YattaOkasan said: Thanks! I wanna find the video(s) from @Cover 1 where they were saying different. Maybe its the new CBA? I think they assume that the Bills won't go after his unamortized bonus. I think they surely will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Doc said: I think they assume that the Bills won't go after his unamortized bonus. I think they surely will. That might be it either way i still hope he doesnt retire (I'm gonna keep trying to find more info). Trying to get that bonus back sounds like its a bit painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I think Butler was more important to keep around than Jefferson. Star is an unknown whether he’ll play or not plus I though Butler played fairly well down the stretch playing out of position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I hope this is a major paycut. No way we should be paying even $3M. Cutting him would have saved $6.8M...you cant convince me that we could not find a better player in this market. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 32 minutes ago, Doc said: It's not a release. It's a player deciding to hang-it-up. A team is allowed to demand repayment of the unamortized signing bonus, but usually they don't, as a gift for services rendered. Since Star was barely with the Bills and signed a new deal before opting-out, they'll definitely go after his. Plus there is the $4.5M salary saved and any other likely to be earned incentives, roster and game bonuses, etc. Although it opens a hole, this may be the best possible outcome for the Bills at this point. The Bills missed his presence in the middle last year, but I have a hard time believing that Star will be effective after a year on the couch, at his age as well. He may well weigh 400 pounds by now. Hopefully this gets resolved early enough for the team to properly react and figure how to fill the hole. Phillips proved to be not capable of filling this role last year, and combined with the late opt out left them totally under manned for 1T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 54 minutes ago, YattaOkasan said: Please explain. My understanding is retirement is a release thus he costs cap. This is why were letting Lee Smith retire cause otherwise were cutting him. I know @Cover 1 has discussed it before but here is another reference from last year (3rd paragraph). https://www.catscratchreader.com/2020/1/15/21066845/nfl-carolina-panthers-luke-kuechly-retirement-cap-space-2020-what-does-it-mean Lee Smith has no dead cap therefore it's pretty much a semantic issue (and face) whether he retires or the Bills release him (I expect one or the other yet). Normally the difference is that a player who retires can be asked to repay the remaining portion of their amortized signing bonus. Depending upon the circumstances of the retirement, the team may go after it or they may let it go. This is the reason why Eric Wood scheduled a big retirement press conference in which he suddenly put the skids on and carefully did not use the word "retirement", then stayed on the Bills pay roll until he was released for medical reasons the following pre-season - he didn't want to return any of the signing bonus $$ on his brand new contract to the Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Lee Smith has no dead cap therefore it's pretty much a semantic issue (and face) whether he retires or the Bills release him (I expect one or the other yet). Normally the difference is that a player who retires can be asked to repay the remaining portion of their amortized signing bonus. Depending upon the circumstances of the retirement, the team may go after it or they may let it go. This is the reason why Eric Wood scheduled a big retirement press conference in which he suddenly put the skids on and carefully did not use the word "retirement", then stayed on the Bills pay roll until he was released for medical reasons the following pre-season - he didn't want to return any $$ to the Bills Agree on Lee Smith. I see you can "try" and get the money back. Sounds like the process goes to arbitration. I know (lost the link) you dont get the cap relief until the money is returned. So since its a process and FA is right around the corner I think its best if Star doesnt retire else were gonna be trying to fill a hole and we wont get the money until later. The big assumption in there is that the FO would try to get it back. Appreciate the clarification that we do have some ability to get money back but Star retiring would be pretty awful still. Edited March 10, 2021 by YattaOkasan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, YattaOkasan said: Agree on Lee Smith. I see you can "try" and get the money back. Sounds like it goes to arbitration. I know (lost the link) you dont get the cap money until the money is returned. So since its a process and FA is right around the corner I think its best if Star doesnt retire else were gonna be trying to fill a hole and we wont get the money until later. The big assumption in there is that the FO would try to get it back. Appreciate the clarification that we do have some ability to get money back but Star retiring would be pretty awful still. Where is there even any news about this (Star retiring)? The arbitration in the link above (Martellus Bennet) is, I think, pretty rare and had to do with the Packers alleging that he had a medical condition he didn't disclose when he signed with them. They waived him and Bennett was picked up and played several games for another team. I don't think it's typically that ambiguous or drawn-out for players who for-real retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 hours ago, The Jokeman said: Exactly he's a penetrating DT not a take on blockers NT, there's a difference. Butler was signed to replace Jordan Phillips and when Star didn't return we kinda forced him to be the big man in the middle yet that's not what he's all about. Way too much is made about playing 1 tech v 3 tech etc. The guy weighs well over 300 pounds. He should be able to play stout and strong in the middle of the D line regardless of where he lines up. You can either play or you can't. If he can't there is always the UPS loading dock. Not sure why all the Vernon Butler apologists on here. The guy is being paid millions to be a DT. He was decent at times last year but never dominant. Hopefully if we keep him around, he steps his game up several levels on a consistent basis. Its not like the Bills were asking him to return punts for gods sake. Its football. Its a man's game supposedly played by some tough SOB's. At least it used to be. Lets not forget that on here. Get it together Vernon and show Bills Nation (hate the term Bills Mafia) that you belong on our 53 man roster, and start kicking some booty on a regular basis. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Where is there even any news about this (Star retiring)? The arbitration in the link above (Martellus Bennet) is, I think, pretty rare and had to do with the Packers alleging that he had a medical condition he didn't disclose when he signed with them. They waived him and Bennett was picked up and played several games for another team. I don't think it's typically that ambiguous or drawn-out for players who for-real retire. No news the discussion was tangential. Someone mentioned hoping they cut Star (really bad idea) and I responded say I just hope he doesnt retire which lead us to this rabbit hole. No news here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, ngbills said: I hope this is a major paycut. No way we should be paying even $3M. Cutting him would have saved $6.8M...you cant convince me that we could not find a better player in this market. Well I guess we won't even try to convince you then, but why don't you suggest some players you have in mind? (bearing in mind Butler by nature is a 3TDT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, FLFan said: Although it opens a hole, this may be the best possible outcome for the Bills at this point. The Bills missed his presence in the middle last year, but I have a hard time believing that Star will be effective after a year on the couch, at his age as well. He may well weigh 400 pounds by now. Hopefully this gets resolved early enough for the team to properly react and figure how to fill the hole. Phillips proved to be not capable of filling this role last year, and combined with the late opt out left them totally under manned for 1T. I have no idea what shape Star is in. But I doubt he retires because he would owed the Bills a lot of money. The worst-case is he returns out-of-shape (too heavy or too light) and goes through the motion to get himself cut or plays poorly during the season. Hopefully he kept himself in shape and is motivated to play for a SB contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Paup 1995MVP said: Way too much is made about playing 1 tech v 3 tech etc. The guy weighs well over 300 pounds. He should be able to play stout and strong in the middle of the D line regardless of where he lines up. You can either play or you can't. If he can't there is always the UPS loading dock. Not sure why all the Vernon Butler apologists on here. The guy is being paid millions to be a DT. He was decent at times last year but never dominant. Hopefully if we keep him around, he steps his game up several levels on a consistent basis. Its not like the Bills were asking him to return punts for gods sake. Its football. Its a man's game supposedly played by some tough SOB's. At least it used to be. Lets not forget that on here. Get it together Vernon and show Bills Nation (hate the term Bills Mafia) that you belong on our 53 man roster, and start kicking some booty on a regular basis. I'm not apologizing for him as I'd rather see him cut then kept as think Oliver, Zimmer and player X better options. That said I can recognize the difference between a guy that's better suited to play one vs other position. As not all DTs are the same. I mean the beloved Kyle Williams was over 300 too but I'd never ask him to play the nose as that's just not in his skill set. Edited March 10, 2021 by The Jokeman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Doc said: I have no idea what shape Star is in. But I doubt he retires because he would owed the Bills a lot of money. The worst-case is he returns out-of-shape (too heavy or too light) and goes through the motion to get himself cut or plays poorly during the season. Hopefully he kept himself in shape and is motivated to play for a SB contender. Out of curiosity, what happens if they IR Star? Can they do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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