‘The parameters for Whitner were established by the five-year, $22.5 million deal No. 7 pick Michael Huff, also a strong safety, signed with Oakland. Length of term is believed to be a hang-up in negotiations with Buffalo wanting Whitner to agree to a six-year deal. Making it an option to void that sixth year would likely get a deal done; that move was made with wide receiver Lee Evans two years ago.’