billsfaninvgs Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 This is just a question. I was wondering if the Bills were to release Maybin and he signed with another team would the Bills still be on the hook for the remainder of his deal?
GOBILLS78 Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I could be wrong, but I don't think so. They'd lose out on the guaranteed money of the original deal, but I think that's about it. I know absolutely nothing about salary caps, etc.
ACor58 Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 The only thing the Bills are on the hook for is the $20MM they flushed down the toilet when they gave it to him.
billsfaninvgs Posted October 25, 2010 Author Posted October 25, 2010 Ok one question if anybody knows. Was he inactive because of injury or just because he sucks. I know he was playing infront of his hometown. If it's not because of injury I think it sends a clear message to him that they are not happy with his production
Got_Wood Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Ok one question if anybody knows. Was he inactive because of injury or just because he sucks. I know he was playing infront of his hometown. If it's not because of injury I think it sends a clear message to him that they are not happy with his production  I think it was to teach him a lesson. Just because you were the 11th overall pick in the draft, doesn't mean you're guaranteed to play on this team. Even if it's in your hometown of Baltimore with your family watching. You need to dedicate yourself to this team and being a great player, and not the fame and fortune that come along with being a pro athlete.
evilbuffalobob Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Beyond sucking, it stands to reason that theres some attitude issues. Just look at his web site.
Gugny Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 The only thing the Bills are on the hook for is the $20MM they flushed down the toilet when they gave it to him. I admit that this was poorly-spent money. But I don't understand why so many fans blame Maybin. What was he supposed to do, say, "Thanks for the offer, Mr. Wilson, but your scouts were way off and there's no way I'm worth this much." ??
ACor58 Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I admit that this was poorly-spent money. But I don't understand why so many fans blame Maybin. What was he supposed to do, say, "Thanks for the offer, Mr. Wilson, but your scouts were way off and there's no way I'm worth this much." ?? Â No instead he said "I am so great that I am going to hold out of training camp until you give me more money."
BuffaloBill Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I admit that this was poorly-spent money. But I don't understand why so many fans blame Maybin. What was he supposed to do, say, "Thanks for the offer, Mr. Wilson, but your scouts were way off and there's no way I'm worth this much." ?? Â Â You are exactly correct and this is why IMO there should be a rookie pay scale. I don't begrudge these guys getting big money but let them earn it through the process of making the roster then playing time then production. It is absurd that this guy is likely to walk away with $20MM and not played any meaningful football in the NFL. Even Mike Williams who was the Bills poster boy for draft bust saw action on the field. It is highly likely that Maybin will go bust without ever having earned a start in the NFL. It is even more of a crime that he can't contribute on ST's.
Lucien K Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I admit that this was poorly-spent money. But I don't understand why so many fans blame Maybin. What was he supposed to do, say, "Thanks for the offer, Mr. Wilson, but your scouts were way off and there's no way I'm worth this much." ?? Â I hear you, at the same time I wish he was showing progress as a pass-rushing linebacker. Orakpo was clearly the superior pick. Â I don't know how many times we can complain about the front office. Just on defense draft Orakpo instead of Maybin, and Ngata instead of Whitner. Resign your good players: Pat Williams, Fletcher, even Spikes and Jim Leonhard, Greer and Winfield, imagine what the defense could be.
Erik Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 You are exactly correct and this is why IMO there should be a rookie pay scale. I don't begrudge these guys getting big money but let them earn it through the process of making the roster then playing time then production. It is absurd that this guy is likely to walk away with $20MM and not played any meaningful football in the NFL. Even Mike Williams who was the Bills poster boy for draft bust saw action on the field. It is highly likely that Maybin will go bust without ever having earned a start in the NFL. It is even more of a crime that he can't contribute on ST's. Â Watching Moats yesterday, a 6th round pick, and seeing how much better he was is pretty embarassing for the former #11 pick in the draft IMO. Maybin should watch the tape of Moats. Even if he was initially blocked he kept fighting towards the QB, not going down the field in a straight line, away from the QB. Of course there are many factors to this, like the fact that Moats is older, more experienced, stronger, and likely much smarter, but the point still remains.
HurlyBurly51 Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Maybin is a complete bust. The wait 3 years crowd is getting smaller and queiter.
marauderswr80 Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I don't blame Maybin for where he was drafted, I blame the Bills for drafting him when he was unproven even in college. I blame the front office for the Maybin pick when Orakpo was still there for us to pick. Maybin didn't show much in college and nor does he in the pros. Total garbage pick and he's robbing the Bills of several millions of dollars. I won't be shocked if they cut ties with him before the season. Â however...... Â if I'm the Bills front office and make a phone to Bruce Smith to see if he can help the kid out! I still think there is time for improvement, but....man he's gotta lot of work to do.
Pete Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 does anyone see any potential for Maybin whatsoever? Right now I doubt he makes the team next year. What a colossal waste of a draft pick and huge opportunity cost
boyst Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 does anyone see any potential for Maybin whatsoever? Right now I doubt he makes the team next year. What a colossal waste of a draft pick and huge opportunity cost With his athleticism I see potential. You cannot possess those attributes that Maybin has and not have potential. My concern is that many sources have said it was like playing with a rookie who was not used to the game every snap. There is information on his confidence, as well. Aaron Maybin is not done in the NFL.
prenzoni Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I just heard Bulldog say on WGR that the reason the he thinks that Maybin didn't dress is because "he straight up sucks". It actually made me laugh. He also made the point that Maybin may have excelled in college due to his freakish athleticism and that he in fact has no clue how to play the game. I would have to agree with that assessment. The guy can't even cover kicks on special teams.
Pete Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Aaron Flowers Those who dont learn from history are doomed to repeat it
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