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Things were trending in the right direction for a bit. UB was seeing the financial benefits of what a successful program could be. They gave Hurley his extension when they thought he was going to stay, and then they gave Oats an extension too. What those contracts really did for UB was give them huge buy outs, and UB decided to not flip that buy out into paying more for a new coach, they went the cheap route. They took that money and put it into other areas that are really struggling financially. Same thing with the football team too. One thing I will back UBs financial team with is, the donors just aren't there. Getting money to build the field house was worse than pulling teeth. They have to more or less, stick to the budget that is given to them by the college. They don't have this huge donor alumni fund that other colleges are working with. I'm not expecting much with this next hire. I would venture to guess it will be a younger guy in the hopes they can get another buy out in the future if he succeeds and gets hired. That is what they did with Mo. It's not working because he is a terrible coach, but they thought he had a bright future of a buy out.

Whitesell was making 300k.

Hodgson has zero say in the discipline of those players. Guilty by association does not apply to Hodgson here. What do you want him to do? Go against his HC? He's going to Arkansas St because he is getting paid.

Over the Cap updates it after the NFL awards their picks. They more or less, change their website to make it match the exacts. When awarding compensatory picks, the NFL uses a formula that accounts for a player’s average salary per year (APY), snap count and postseason awards. The exact specifics of the formula are confidential, but we do know it also takes into consideration a player’s history of playing time (or lack thereof). What are compensatory draft picks and why do NFL teams get them? - NBC Sports Chicago

Pretty sure no ones knows the rules of the comp formula, so not sure why so much time is spent over it. Every year there has been situations that go against the "formula"

lol, that scandal has nothing to do with Hodgson. You're reaching. Is Arkansas State going backwards? The last coach was paid more than Whitesell was paid at UB.

Hahaha, what?! It's the definition of a rumor. Brandon Beane explains why the Bills haven't made any big money signings (yahoo.com)

Hodgson going to Arkansas St should tell all you need to know about the money available for a HC.

lol, no. The guy doesnt want to live in Buffalo year round.

Why do fans get all worked up over rumors online when the GM is on recent record literally stating they have no money? Not happening, move on with your lives.

Showing flashes is not good as an Olineman. One missed blocked (which he has many of) and your QB is out for year.

These players know what is happening around them. Look at the Mckenzie tweets before the Harty signing.

Not sure I care as long as D Jones is healthy. We used so many different combos of players last year and can't say I really noticed any difference until Jones was out. I'm fine with veteran minimum guys there.

Yes, it was based upon the line you said. I feel like I am getting gaslite every time Beane talks about Brown. Like he is telling me the exact opposite from what I'm seeing. Brown is too tall and skinny. He spends way too much time on the ground. His back will always be an issue with the way he plays.

The guy is SOOOOO bad.

What more is there to explain? Just listen to a Beane press conference. We are broke and he continues to point to Davis ankle injury.

They already made the decision to. The money is tied up. No draft pick coming in is going to start over Gabe. Gabe Davis is the number 2 WR on this team.

Whether you like it or not, this regime loves Gabe Davis. He will be the number 2 WR here next year.

Doesn't Slayton drop enough balls to go around?

Hyde is not signed next year. We just have a cap hit for him.

Makes Hyde's contract look really bad, especially since we have a dead cap on our books for next 3 years for him, over 3 million next year.

Spector is the best option. Seriously. He was underrated in college, and looked great in preseason and the little he played in blow outs.

Why would you assume that? I'm just hoping it wasnt communicated to him yet.

lol, its half that for rookies.