BillsFan130

Comparing to the chiefs and 49ers the 2 SB teams, here's how I'm going to categorize as elite: -Made 1st team/2nd all pro last year -Top 3/4 at position. (For example, Josh and Mahomes are elite even though they didn't get voted all pros) So for the bills I got 3 players but technically only 2 last year cause the Milano injury. -Josh, Milano, Taron. Chiefs: 7 players -Mahomes, Kelce, thuney, humphries, C Jones, Mcduffie, Sneed 49ers: Hufanga got hurt so technically 7 players -Mccafery, Aiyuk, T Williams, Kittle, Bosa, Warner, Hufanga, Chardavious Ward (I didn't include their fullback) So in the playoffs if you factor in injuries, bills had 2 "elite" players based on the all pro selection/my opinion. Chiefs 7 And 49ers 7 with the Hufanga injury. While the bills have a lot of good to very good players, I really think they are missing some game breakers on this team. What do you guys think?

I know, but they probably still will be able to. its like Von miller- bills can get out of his deal after this season and save a few million even though they re structured after year 1. He also signed a "5 year" contract, but it really was 3 years

Let's say they don't re structure, and they cut Knox after this year. Do you know what the savings would be?

I wonder if this means Patriots are commiting to Daniels or Maye as their first pick

Yep. And Schultz 3 years 36. (He's way more dynamic than Knox) Re structuring average players who are already overpaid is how you get in trouble with the cap, so I hope the bills don't re structure as well

I hope the bills don't re structure Knox. i believe there's an out after next year, and I would rather cut ties with his contract opposed to committing to it longer Whether you're a Knox fan or not, Objectively it's a bad contract, so why would you marry yourself to it

Yep. It seems like a very similar type of contract Von miller got. (Except more money of course) Where it's gonna say 5 years. But it's really a 3 year deal that has a good chance to re structure after year 1

Interesting , cause when I first listened I actually thought it was conservative. You are absolutely right though that it's aggressive in clearing cap space and making moves. But I think it's conservative in the fact that he didn't really go after any double digit million guys (per year) , and choose to spread the money out to a bunch of "middling " to "low end" guys. I guess it depends how you look at it💪

Ya Probably on paper so the agent can fluff up the numbers a bit. But with the 95 mil Guaranteed, it's probably something like a 3 year, 95 mil dollar deal

95 guaranteed over "5 years." Probably means it's looking like a 3 year, 32.5 mil per year roughly

He was a top 5 corner for sure in his prime. Probably even top 3 If you are an all pro player, you are elite at your position for that season

But wouldn't that fall under "void year's " technically though?

It had to be done I think, but this sucks. Love Tre

Why? I wonder if this has to do more with tyler bass being comfortable with him as the holder. Cause I don't get this, unless it's just for camp reps

Yep. Possibly extensions with Dawkins/Taron as well which would save another 12 mil

Ahh ok thanks. I didn't know you could do that with only one year left on the deal

Re structure in the last year of his deal? Would this mean void years added on potentially?

This is probably a pretty good comp you made with frazier/tua

Can cut Harty as well and save around 4.5-5. (Not sure of the exact number)

Ya I think between 45-50. 48 would be my guess

Hes good, but not a great QB. He needs a lot of talent around him for him to be successful. Problem for him/miami is when he signs this big contract, he's simply not going to have the talent around him as he has the last couple seasons

Technically yes, but a 10 mil hard cap hit isn't ideal at all. It's in both parties best interest to come to an extension. 1. Douglas gets security 2. Bills clear much needed cap space But if Douglas is being unreasonable, it puts Beane in a tough spot for this years cap and future years

No I know, I was just responding to the comment where it said it would be ridiculous to get rid of Douglas. The more I think about it, the more I think it's possible- especially if Douglas is asking for a massive extension and the bills can save 10 mil with 0 dead cap

True. But what happens if he is asking for a ridiculous contract? If the Bills keep him, they almost have to lower his cap number by extending him. And if he's asking for a ridiculous contract, I don't think it would be wise to give that to a guy nearing 30 in a position where you need to be quick.

Ya I agree. I was more just speculating because if they release Douglas, I would guess Tre would be back in some capacity.