Magox Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Why the NFL network did not re-sign him is beyond me... It's beyond you? I think it's quite obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I think ESPN may have lured him away. From what I hear, the two networks hate each other and will do just about anything to steal the other's talent. I can't remember the details, but I remember reading something about that. Supposedly he had a contract ready to sign, but the day he was supposed to make it official ESPN made a better offer and he signed with them. (again, I can't remember very well, so this may be wrong) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 who on espn is consistantly good enough for nfl network to want them besides berman, jackson and jaws? NFL Network tried to get Mark Schlereth when they heard his contract was up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyng1 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So is this contract dead-on compared to what the Joe Schmoe's predicted considering the slotting? As a Joe Schmoe, I am qualified to answer this. It's pretty much exactly what the slotting would have predicted. And if the slotting proves as predictive about the Guaranteed $ as it did about the total contract value, that should be about $15mm give or take a million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyal2dagame Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 NFL Network tried to get Mark Schlereth when they heard his contract was up. i forgot about him. add him to the list with berman,jackson,jaws. i like schlereth because he's not a ballwasher like most others on espn. he was one of the first to publicly call out favre for holding the nfl season hostage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Pretty much... The #9 pick has signed a five-year, $28.5 million deal with $18M guaranteed The #12 pick has signed a five-year, $23 million deal with $13M guaranteed Perhaps Maybin's agent had been hoping for the Crabtree deal to get done; but with camp ending and Crabtree's deal nowhere in sight Maybin and/or his agent settled for the "standard" deal the Bills put on the table a month ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 As a Joe Schmoe, I am qualified to answer this. It's pretty much exactly what the slotting would have predicted. And if the slotting proves as predictive about the Guaranteed $ as it did about the total contract value, that should be about $15mm give or take a million. That's just irritating. Deal should have been done a week ago, at least. Oh well, we'll take what we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 FWIW, yes, ESPN made Schefter an offer he couldn't refuse. Not sure whether his contract was actually up when he stopped appearing on NFLNet and he had to sit out a noncompete clause before officially signing with the WWL, or if they just mutually decided to part ways. And he was a pretty good beat guy before he ever signed up to do TV. Jasno La Canfora is stepping into some mighty big shoes. Brother Kawika, preaching the good word on Twitter: Ka_Mitchell55 Just saw 58 n the locker room. Good to have him on board. Hope he sticks some nasty stankin dirty ass socks n all the mouths who hated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I was going by this one: http://www.buffalobills.com/team/roster.html. Do the printouts they give you still include Sam? I'm sure this is going to be a stupid question, but I have to ask. What's the difference between "1" and "R" in the years column? Are the 1's players who haven't actually appeared on an active roster (previous practice squad and IRed players)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 'round these parts, there's no need to give kudos or acknowledge any ESPN assclown, save Tim Graham. panderer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'm sure this is going to be a stupid question, but I have to ask. What's the difference between "1" and "R" in the years column? Are the 1's players who haven't actually appeared on an active roster (previous practice squad and IRed players)? Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 FWIW, yes, ESPN made Schefter an offer he couldn't refuse. Not sure whether his contract was actually up when he stopped appearing on NFLNet and he had to sit out a noncompete clause before officially signing with the WWL, or if they just mutually decided to part ways. And he was a pretty good beat guy before he ever signed up to do TV. Jasno La Canfora is stepping into some mighty big shoes. Brother Kawika, preaching the good word on Twitter: Schefter was (reportedly) told to pound sand when he asked for 1Mil a year. They told him no thanks, and asked him to return his blackberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 FWIW, yes, ESPN made Schefter an offer he couldn't refuse. Not sure whether his contract was actually up when he stopped appearing on NFLNet and he had to sit out a noncompete clause before officially signing with the WWL, or if they just mutually decided to part ways. Not sure how accurate this is, but I remember hearing that once he didn't re-up with NFL network and told them about the ESPN deal, they had him sit out the rest of his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'm sure this is going to be a stupid question, but I have to ask. What's the difference between "1" and "R" in the years column? Are the 1's players who haven't actually appeared on an active roster (previous practice squad and IRed players)? Not a stupid question at all. Here's an abridged version of the guidelines from the Record and Fact Book: "Rookies" are in their first season, and have never been on a roster of another professional football team for any regular-season or postseason games. Players who have been active in another professional football league or players who have NFL experience, including either preseason training camp or being on an Active List or Inactive List, or on Reserve/Injured or Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform for fewer than six regular-season games, are termed NFL First-Year Players. Thereafter, a player is credited with an additional year of experience for each season in which he accumulates six games on the Active List or Inactive List, or on Reserve/Injured or Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Not sure how accurate this is, but I remember hearing that once he didn't re-up with NFL network and told them about the ESPN deal, they had him sit out the rest of his contract. Wouldn't surprise me. That's the same reason that a lot of radio/TV stations, when they're going to fire someone, wait until the end of their shift -- no chance to badmouth anyone on-air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Brother Kawika, preaching the good word on Twitter: brother Kawika ought to shut his pie hole. No rookie should sit out. EVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyal2dagame Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 brother Kawika ought to shut his pie hole. No rookie should sit out. EVER. come the next collective bargining agreement, that shouldn't be an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 The more Mitchell tweets, the more I think he was in the 10-15 Wonderlic range. Also: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/...troduce-maybin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 brother Kawika ought to shut his pie hole. No rookie should sit out. EVER. he wasn't sitting out. and i'd dare you to tell that to Kawika's face rather than sitting in the comfort behind your computer. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 ..."After sitting out his first year at Penn State as a redshirt freshman, Maybin entered the draft after two college seasons and without a full season as a starter. Though he played 13 games last season, Maybin didn't take over as a full-time starter until the fourth week. But he led the Big Ten with 12 sacks and was voted a first-team All-American." http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/12095944 Well, I guess we will soon find out if he's the real deal. I hope so. Let the games begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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