RB Opinion Poll

[Coach55]

Just looking for thoughts on what everyone is thinking. Will add other proposed options.

[timba]

I really hope they end up paying Fredy but I'm not all that convinced the FO will.

[Maddog69]

I really hope they end up paying Fredy but I'm not all that convinced the FO will.

 

If he and his agent keep their mouths shut and he shows up and works hard, the Bills will give him a fair contract. They've proven time and again that this is how they do their business (Schobel, Evans, Parrish, Butler, Williams, etc). If he becomes a pain in the butt like Peters (no pun intended), they will let him play for his EFA contract tender this year and deal with him next year as an RFA. Buffalo is under absolutely no pressure to get anything done with Fred. Nothing personal. Its a business.

[Coach55]

If he and his agent keep their mouths shut and he shows up and works hard, the Bills will give him a fair contract. They've proven time and again that this is how they do their business (Schobel, Evans, Parrish, Butler, Williams, etc). If he becomes a pain in the butt like Peters (no pun intended), they will let him play for his EFA contract tender this year and deal with him next year as an RFA. Buffalo is under absolutely no pressure to get anything done with Fred. Nothing personal. Its a business.

I question whether or not Brandon has alterior motives. Now with Rhodes as a solid #2 for the next 2 years, he may be looking to move Lynch given his off the field antics. This could also be the reason why he hasn't given Fred a contract yet, knowing that if they do move Lynch and Fred is the #1, he will be expecting a lot more than $2.5mm/yr. Given most backs only last 3-5 years, Jackson could start for 4 solid seasons and be done at 31. Lynch could be good for 6-8 more seasons, however from an economic standpoint if turns out to be "great", they are not going to pay him the money that he wants. If Brandon is truly thinking long term he may ship Lynch away as it would be the better "economic move" without giving up much talent at the starting position.

[timba]

If he and his agent keep their mouths shut and he shows up and works hard, the Bills will give him a fair contract. They've proven time and again that this is how they do their business (Schobel, Evans, Parrish, Butler, Williams, etc). If he becomes a pain in the butt like Peters (no pun intended), they will let him play for his EFA contract tender this year and deal with him next year as an RFA. Buffalo is under absolutely no pressure to get anything done with Fred. Nothing personal. Its a business.

 

I realize they are under no pressure to sign the guy; however, he has consistently exceeded all expectations from both the franchise and the fans! At some point they need to step up and pay the guy what he's due instead of being stingy and alienating players from wanting to come to Buffalo. I think it makes a statement to anybody who would consider coming to Buffalo.

 

On the other hand you are right - it is a business. Freddy is bound by the rules of the business and should go about it as a professional as well.

 

It just seems like they're making an issue out of something that should have been done at the end of last season.