thebandit27 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Didn't see this posted anywhere, so here ya go... http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-tender-RFAs-Rinehart-Urbik/e235ed30-7e21-4160-b398-aa29f1817bbb MODS, please delete if duplicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I wonder why the level of the tender wasn't mentioned. I'd expect it to be mid for Urbik (2nd) and low for Rinehart (3rd, original draft round). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 The Bills never disclose contract details, for some reason. I guess they don't give up the details on tender offers either. I really wish the NFL maintained a full player salary database, with up-to-the-minute cap info for all teams and players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Word is that it's a 1st for Urbik and a 2nd for Rinehart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Word is that it's a 1st for Urbik and a 2nd for Rinehart. I don't doubt it...where did you find that info? Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) I don't doubt it...where did you find that info? Nice work. Corrected my post as it looks like this changed a bit. My bad. I don't know how the levels work. I guess the "levels" are designated by the dollars offered to the player in comparison to the league? Does anyone know how that works? Edited March 12, 2012 by Why So Serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 If you're tendering 1 RFA, the tender will be a 1st, 99.99% of the time. If you're tendering 2 RFA, the tender will be a 1st and a 2nd, 99.99% of the time. If you're tendering 3 RFA, the tender will be a 1st, 2nd, 3rd 99.99% of the time . . . The whole point of tendering a RFA is not to lose the player. So you want the penalty to a team that tries to sign them, very high. You could tender all three with first round picks if you wanted. It's only a question of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 great. You can never have too many solid OL. I like keeping our own guys. Now lets go add to the core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I don't doubt it...where did you find that info? Nice work. One of the other message boards. We'll see if it proves to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Here's some answers... http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/39279/mailbag-a-note-on-rfa-tenders In 2012, according to NFL.com, there are three levels of RFA tenders. A player who requires a first-round compensation will get a tender (and cap number) worth $2.742 million, according to NFL.com. Second-round tenders are worth $1.927 million in cap and cash, and tenders that include right to match only are worth $1.26 million. RFAs may be tagged at whatever level the team chooses. If another team offers a contract to your RFA, you may either match the monetary terms of the deal, or let the player walk and receive the draft pick (based on the amount tendered) in compensation. Also, poison pill contracts are removed from the new CBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Great news. So which players are left that the Bills have not retained before the free agency period starts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Great news. So which players are left that the Bills have not retained before the free agency period starts? Bell and Scott are the two obvious guys. Bell is as good as gone. Two much money for what they Bills know he is. An average LT with a bad history of injuries- most likely due to the fact he was/is weak compared to most OL in the NFL. Scott is interesting one, may wait and see if he gets any offers. I believe he will give the Bills a shot at matching if/when he does. At this point in his career Scott is really a nickel/dime OLB brought in for coverage. And provides some depth at safety. With Searcy playing solidly for a rookie, he becomes more expendable when it comes to safety depth. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Cool, I like them both, nice pick-ups from off the scrap heap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Great news. So which players are left that the Bills have not retained before the free agency period starts? Only significantly Scott who they are talking to LT Demetrius Bell WR Roscoe Parrish S Bryan Scott WR Derek Hagan HB Tashard Choice LB Andra Davis CB Reggie Corner LB Reggie Torbor K Dave Rayner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Buddy has impressed me so far and we are not even into FA yet. Good offseason moves all around. Remember when we never had any consistency in our O-line, these guys will be better for this and actually the injuries although sad and crappy for us last year did give a lot of players some playing time together. I am just remembering the talk on this board a few years ago about the line having time to really gel. Depth is important and I am happy to see us building on it. Only significantly Scott who they are talking to LT Demetrius Bell WR Roscoe Parrish S Bryan Scott WR Derek Hagan HB Tashard Choice LB Andra Davis CB Reggie Corner LB Reggie Torbor K Dave Rayner I see these 3 getting offers from us (whether they stay ???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eme123 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Scenario: Team picks up Urbik and we receive a draft pick. In turn we draft Decastro in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Scenario: Team picks up Urbik and we receive a draft pick. In turn we draft Decastro in the first round. Id rather just keep Urbik. Hes more than adequate and can play center in a pinch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D521646 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Keeping Hagan, Bell is a must. Searcy looks to replace Scott, so no worries there, Keep Parrish if he restructures his deal whereby we actually pay for play.. Bring on FA.. Baby! Tim- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 there were reports Friday that the Bills and Scott were negotiating and the expectatiion if that he will be signed before tomorrow. We'll see. I like his versatility and leadership. Would love to see him stay. One less roster spot to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I would like to keep Hagan....thought he showed something when we brought him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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