cmjoyce113 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Jason Laconfora just reported on twitter the Bills and Steve Johnson are not close on a contract extension. If someone can post the link I would appreciate it. I am on my phone.
Coach Tuesday Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 See and that's the amazing thing right there. By trading Evans to save a few bucks, Stevie's price went up by at least the amount they "saved," if not more.
FluffHead Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/07/contract-talks-stalled-for-several-high-profile-players/
BuffaloFan68 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 That should help motivate Stevie to play better
billsfan in n.h Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 they should wait a little bit to see if he can handle the riggors of being #1 and not a pile of #2
shoretalk Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Does anyone recall that either side expected a done contract by Week One of thie season?? Frankly, I thought we wouldn't have Williams signed this quickly. If Stevie isn't extended by playoff time I'd be worried but right now it is time for some football!! Johnson has never threatened to walk and since he is so psyched about the Bills that he bought his own ticket to the uniform unveiling I really think you can sleep peacefully because #13 is going to be a Bill for the next several years.
Amstel Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 I agree he's not going anywhere. He wants to be here.
FluffHead Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Does anyone recall that either side expected a done contract by Week One of thie season?? Frankly, I thought we wouldn't have Williams signed this quickly. If Stevie isn't extended by playoff time I'd be worried but right now it is time for some football!! Johnson has never threatened to walk and since he is so psyched about the Bills that he bought his own ticket to the uniform unveiling I really think you can sleep peacefully because #13 is going to be a Bill for the next several years. He certainly talks like he loves being here. But money talks louder. This is a guy who has been playing on a seventh round pick salary. He is going to get a significant bump in pay. As long as we make him a fair offer I think he will be here.
White Linen Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 See and that's the amazing thing right there. By trading Evans to save a few bucks, Stevie's price went up by at least the amount they "saved," if not more. "See" what? You have no proof to make this statement. Speculation at it's worst.
Coach Tuesday Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 "See" what? You have no proof to make this statement. Speculation at it's worst. Hey ya got me there, I have not been on the phone with the Bills and SJ's agent, I have no direct proof. Guess that puts me in the same position as every other joker on this board who has an opinion about anything.
Dorkington Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Money talks, plain and simple. If the Bills can't offer what other teams can, then he'll leave.
Dragonborn10 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Does anyone recall that either side expected a done contract by Week One of thie season?? Frankly, I thought we wouldn't have Williams signed this quickly. If Stevie isn't extended by playoff time I'd be worried but right now it is time for some football!! Johnson has never threatened to walk and since he is so psyched about the Bills that he bought his own ticket to the uniform unveiling I really think you can sleep peacefully because #13 is going to be a Bill for the next several years. What dreamland do you live in? It is ALL about the money... Johnson will go wherever he gets paid the most
PromoTheRobot Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Understand that if we believe Buddy from the WEDG interview, he has a number in mind, and if Stevie's agent starts acting for stupid money he won't sign him. You can cue the 'Ralph is Cheap' chorus, but Buddy said he decides what someone is worth, not Ralph. PTR
John from Riverside Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Agreed but i dont get the sense that they low ball anybody......as long as stevie doesnt start talking to the press about the contract things will be alright Stevie has a good thing going here....a 7th round pick who worked hard and was given a chance by the bills.......he is a number 1 option here and is about to get seriously paid
Malazan Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Whitner wanted to be in Buffalo too, so did Poz...
FLFan Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Whitner wanted to be in Buffalo too, so did Poz... Oh really? Then why did Whitner turn down contract offers from the Bills even before the lockout, and why did Poz go to Jax? Because they wanted to be here? According to Poz's agent the Bills made a very good offer but he chose to play in the 4-3 at Jax, and for perhaps other reasons. I cannot see any blame to the Bills for that. Whitner wanted rediculous money from the Bills and went the free agency route, but did not get even what the Bills reportedly offered.
JTO Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Is that why they brought back Naaman Roosevelt? Just in case they aren't able to retain Stevie Johnson????
billsrcursed Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Oh really? Then why did Whitner turn down contract offers from the Bills even before the lockout, and why did Poz go to Jax? Because they wanted to be here? According to Poz's agent the Bills made a very good offer but he chose to play in the 4-3 at Jax, and for perhaps other reasons. I cannot see any blame to the Bills for that. Whitner wanted rediculous money from the Bills and went the free agency route, but did not get even what the Bills reportedly offered. Pretty sure that was his/her point....
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Pretty sure that was his/her point.... Pretty sure Jeremy's point was exactly the opposite of MD's. Jeremy said Whitner and Poz wanted to be here and MD said they did not. How is that the same? Personally my belief is that Poz wanted to be here and Whitner wanted to leave.
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