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Read about this on The Athletic. It's not just him... the whole situation is terrible. Poor girl!

I think any of us would take it. I'd just like to see them win a Super Bowl after beating the Chiefs in the playoffs at some point... but of course beggars can't be choosers.

Honestly at this point I want us to extend Cook. He said $15m... unless he's a total idiot (not ruling that out) he's gotta know that all he did was set his ceiling in negotiations. Give him a $13m AAV contact and I think he's happy. Even if we stick with the 4 year contract theme and make it a 4 year, $52m deal, it's really a 5 year, $57m deal with his final year of his rookie contract. And I think all these contracts have an out after year 2 of the extension. Cook is young and doesn't have much wear on his tires... I think 3 years of high level play is a good bet.

I believe the Benford extension will actually open up some CAP space considering he was projected to make extra this season with the 4th year performance bonus. So we didn't need to restructure anyone for this signing

ANOTHER team friendly below market deal! $19m AAV for a top 5-7 NFL Corner in this market is insane! And when you factor in the last season of his rookie deal it's even lower. Beane is having an incredible offseason!

I thought it was what you thought, which is why I always thought it was weird when NFL players did it.

He looks fun

The write up kinda nails it actually. Buffalo retained 3 young ascending players on below market value deals. Finish with Benford and we’re even better. Palmer in the Mack Hollins roll? That's where they're lost since he was obviously signed to fill the Cooper roll.

Stop listening. It's the home team sports show. You'll find the same with all teams.

It's early Honest question since you're more into the weeds than many of us: Don't you think the Keon Coleman pre-injury last year was having a pretty solid rookie WR season?

And? Was this tweet about CAP or actual cash paid to players on offense? Doesn't specify, does it? And his restructure involved giving him a ton of cash. I even posted the thread with verified links earlier this season So... is this CAP or cash???? Big difference of $30m for Josh on that important distinction in the OP

Are QB contracts is accounted for in these numbers? They're part of the offense so it would only make sense. If so, last offseason in Josh's restructure Beane moved a ton of money into his 2024 season so that I think Josh made like $55-$60m last season. Sorry if that destroys your narrative here, but now find the numbers that subtract QB contracts. Nice try though.

Brah... he signed an obviously team friendly contract that is below market value no matter what ANYONE says. Humans are complex beings. We can have multiple thoughts at the same time. Josh can be so confident in himself and his ability that he's willing to take a team friendly deal while simultaneously understanding that the narrative often favors the highest paid QB. Josh cares because he cares about being the best QB in the NFL

Really??? How much game film do you watch? How many times have you seen Benford get burned or even targeted over the years? I don't watch film but trust the guys who do like Joe Marino, Nate Tice, Bruce Nolan and Robert Mayes. Those guys all think he's somewhere in the range of really good to Elite. Benford's camp was smart to hold out. His price range is probably somewhere between $25-$30m AAV

Anyone questioning this signing in lieu of his contract and suspension should listen to this interview: Legitimately excited to see what his role will be in our Defense

I don't want to read this entire thread for the answer, but I would guess a suspension like this by the league would have an impact on their money, wouldn't it? Also, I'm really excited about Hoecht when he gets onthe field.

We knew this was coming right? Upgrade over Elam for the 3rd CB. Now we get the starter

Was he ever good? That said, I like the signing. Can't hurt to see what an ultra talented guy has in him and whether playing with Josh will help him.

Good. Now bring back Dane Jackson, a higher end FA CB, and a CB in the top 3 rounds. Buffalo now has 8 picks in the first 5 rounds. Pretty awesome.

By the way, for those wondering this signing does NOT count against the Comp pick formula since he was released.

Can you please summarize for those who suck at Where's Waldo?

Brought back Ty for 2 years. Ray Davis looked good. Lots of people saying this is the best Rb class in years. Are we poised to trade Cook?

All of the film nuts and football nerds actually really like Palmer. He was Joe Marino's FA WR target. Anyone who listens to The Athletic Football Show knows that Robert Mayes really knows his stuff and Palmer was one of his "who's the Zach Baun of 2024 breakout star for 2025."

I dunno man... a lot of the guys who watch the film think he's already a top 5 CB.