Virgil Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 I'm wondering if these guys didn't just earn themselves an extra million or two a year with that win over the Pats? Unless we bomb, they will be 4-0 and in the top tier of the NFL in offense. Hell, it's not impossible to beat the Eagles right now with how they are playing. Imagine the Bills 5-0? What would that earn them? I'm not trying to low-ball these guys, but not trying to pay the hype either. Personally, I think I would hold off at this point. I'm loving life like everyone else, but I know it's going to slow down at one point in time. I just don't want to get to close to the offseason where these guys decide it might be worth it to test FA.
lvbillzfan Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 I hear ya. I have this funny feeling we will sign two of the three. As pumped as I am right now, I can't forget we are still talking about Ralph. I won't even mention the cheap thing, I just never have much faith that he will do the right thing (in this case sign all three). Just my opinion.
The Wiz Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Sooner the better. Their stock can only go both ways. If it goes up, you're gonna pay more. If it goes down, you got them at market value. Either way, all 3 of them deserve it based on the past year. 4-12 sucks but those guys did some good stuff in that time frame.
Whites Bay Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) I hate to crap in anyone's oatmeal, but nothing we say, or speculate, or wish, or curse. on this board has any impact on the goings-on at One Bills Drive. No, that's right. Nothing whatsoever. Particularly insofar as it relates to contract negotiations. I've watched this Front Office work its way through dozens of contracts of big-name players whom this fan base has screamed that MUST be re-signed or else it's the second coming of the Old Testament plagues. Oddly enough, the contracts get done, the terms seems fair and equitable to all parties, and the fans on TwoBillsDrive start screaming about something else. Sorry to poop on things. Let's stay focused on Cincinnati. Have a great day. Edited October 1, 2011 by Whites Bay
DrDawkinstein Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 To answer the thread title: ASAP!! I dont doubt that Buddy would love to have them all under extensions already, but it's never that easy. I'm confident they will all be re-signed sooner or later. And the sooner the better. Go Bills!
1B4IDie Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Derek you are a friggin cheapskate. August of 2011 was the time to sign them. Let's wait it out week to week? Like the past 3-4 years weren't long enough to evaluate them and they'll be put in the sale bin when they have a bad week???!!! Fitzy will be a great edition to Seattle. SJ13 will get to go back to San Fran. The damage is already done, just enjoy this glimmer of light in 2011 because we'll have Thigpen and rebuilding in 2012.
nucci Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 I'm wondering if these guys didn't just earn themselves an extra million or two a year with that win over the Pats? Unless we bomb, they will be 4-0 and in the top tier of the NFL in offense. Hell, it's not impossible to beat the Eagles right now with how they are playing. Imagine the Bills 5-0? What would that earn them? I'm not trying to low-ball these guys, but not trying to pay the hype either. Personally, I think I would hold off at this point. I'm loving life like everyone else, but I know it's going to slow down at one point in time. I just don't want to get to close to the offseason where these guys decide it might be worth it to test FA. You want to hold off but don't want to get to close to the off-season? It's now October and the off-season starts in February. Not a big window plus Jackson is signed for 2012.
BuckeyeBill Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 How much are we going to have to pay them after going 19-0 this year?
reddogblitz Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Sign Fitz to whatever he wants ASAP if not sooner. Then go after SJ. Franchise QB is more important than a very good WR. If we wait til off season, Fitz will command mass quantities of dead presidents.
Uncle Monkeyhead Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Sooner the better. Their stock can only go both ways. If it goes up, you're gonna pay more. If it goes down, you got them at market value. Either way, all 3 of them deserve it based on the past year. 4-12 sucks but those guys did some good stuff in that time frame. Agreed! I am not basing their worth because of these 3 games, but including them with last years production....and in Freddy's case, the last 3 years.....remember when he lead the team in rushing and return yards? Also, Wiz.....love that avatar.....You should get some shirts made with that graphic. I'd buy one!
PromoTheRobot Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Buddy said in a radio interview with a SD station last night that negotiations with Fitz are ongoing. No mention of Stevie or Freddie. PTR
8-8 Forever? Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 I hear ya. I have this funny feeling we will sign two of the three. As pumped as I am right now, I can't forget we are still talking about Ralph. I won't even mention the cheap thing, I just never have much faith that he will do the right thing (in this case sign all three). Just my opinion. Gotta sign Fitz. I believe the others are replaceable. Spiller scores on the Freddo pass/catch/run at end of Pats game. No one catches him. Fred gets caught. Spiller runs away from people. Stevie is a very good player, not a great one. Chan/Fitz are making this happen, along with the O Line.
Captain Caveman Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Fred J is still under contract next year. After that he will be 32. I think he's earned more money, but from a business perspective, I don't know that it makes sense to redo his contract.
bills1960 Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 I can understand a little hesitation on behalf of Fitz's new contract. He's played tremendously and I dont want to sell him short at all but may they want a few more weeks of dominance before the sign him to a huge deal. But Stevie has definitely proved that he'd be worth every penny of a big contract. Ever since week 3 of last year the guy has been an elite receiver in this league. I want him resigned as soon as possible. With Freddie, I'd rather wait till we have the other two locked up before we extend him since he's not actually a free agent after this year.
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 I'm wondering if these guys didn't just earn themselves an extra million or two a year with that win over the Pats? Unless we bomb, they will be 4-0 and in the top tier of the NFL in offense. Hell, it's not impossible to beat the Eagles right now with how they are playing. Imagine the Bills 5-0? What would that earn them? I'm not trying to low-ball these guys, but not trying to pay the hype either. Personally, I think I would hold off at this point. I'm loving life like everyone else, but I know it's going to slow down at one point in time. I just don't want to get to close to the offseason where these guys decide it might be worth it to test FA. Whats with this weird respect of the Eagles around here? Because they are a NFC team thats SUPPOSED to be good? They have no real QB, the Bills will trash them. The real bench mark is division play, and one win over NE is not enough. Lets see how the year plays out before we marry these guys. I have seen this before.
billsfan in n.h Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 dont sign them till the day after we win the superbowl GO BILLS 19-0 screw the dolphins
MRW Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 I can understand a little hesitation on behalf of Fitz's new contract. He's played tremendously and I dont want to sell him short at all but may they want a few more weeks of dominance before the sign him to a huge deal. But Stevie has definitely proved that he'd be worth every penny of a big contract. Ever since week 3 of last year the guy has been an elite receiver in this league. I want him resigned as soon as possible. With Freddie, I'd rather wait till we have the other two locked up before we extend him since he's not actually a free agent after this year. I don't understand the distinction here at all. Both Fitz and Stevie have had a season's worth of good play which has continued up until now. Why are you nervous about one but not the other?
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 by thanksgiving. then we will see their numbers on a better scale. Freddie deserves a contract, FitzMagic $$ and length can be defined as the real deal or not
BB2004 Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 I'm wondering if these guys didn't just earn themselves an extra million or two a year with that win over the Pats? Unless we bomb, they will be 4-0 and in the top tier of the NFL in offense. Hell, it's not impossible to beat the Eagles right now with how they are playing. Imagine the Bills 5-0? What would that earn them? I'm not trying to low-ball these guys, but not trying to pay the hype either. Personally, I think I would hold off at this point. I'm loving life like everyone else, but I know it's going to slow down at one point in time. I just don't want to get to close to the offseason where these guys decide it might be worth it to test FA. I would wait until the bye week. If we get to 5-0, I think signing long term deals with these 3 players could be in the best interest of the team.
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