Jaysports36 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 there are multiple sources yesterday and today saying that Fitz will be released in the next few days. None of the sources are the big names, but its a sign that at least something is going on. NFL network is saying that Nix has yet to make a decision on Fitz or Andy.....thats not a good sign for either of them IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Til Chris Trapasso says so on Twitter, I call shenanigans. Also, I'll take Luke Russert's mom as a viable source. (Oh, new guy, if you don't get my joke, I want to see some sources, let us weigh out who's saying what, where, when, potato. ) Edited March 5, 2013 by jboyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 The most recent and dependable report on this subject comes from our friend John Wawrow: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-qb-fitzpatrick-og-levitre-201728104--nfl.html Saying he's spoken with Fitzpatrick several times this offseason, Nix declined to reveal whether he's discussed having the quarterback restructure his contract. ''Any talking, I'll do with him,'' Nix said. Fitzpatrick's status appeared secure last month, when new coach Doug Marrone announced he informed Fitzpatrick and newly re-signed backup Tarvaris Jackson that he intends to have both compete for the starting job this offseason. The Bills' message was less definitive a little over a week later at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. That's where both Nix and team president Russ Brandon were evasive when discussing Fitzpatrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 there are multiple sources yesterday and today saying that Fitz will be released in the next few days. None of the sources are the big names, but its a sign that at least something is going on. NFL network is saying that Nix has yet to make a decision on Fitz or Andy.....thats not a good sign for either of them IMO I thought they told you never to take off that tinfoil helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 What does Pat Moran have to say on the subject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Im waiting for Incarcerated Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Til Chris Trapasso says so on Twitter, I call shenanigans. Also, I'll take Luke Russert's mom as a viable source. (Oh, new guy, if you don't get my joke, I want to see some sources, let us weigh out who's saying what, where, when, potato. ) Luke Russert's mom is a solid source...she's the one that said Mario ordered "venisons" at Tempo as I recall. Edited March 6, 2013 by BringBackFergy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Luke Russert's mom is a solid source...she's the one that said Mario ordered "venisons" at Tempo as I recall. I thought she rented a hotel room to him? Anyhow, we are less than 7 days until the March 12th 4PM deadline! Something's gotta give! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) I always like to assess a situation based on what the Bills front office is or isn't doing in the offseason. When it comes to Fitz's situation I think there's some logic to suggest the Bills are definitely contemplating his release. If the Bills were 100% sold on keeping Fitz this season, it's my opinion that they would've discussed a paycut a while ago. Worst case scenario he declines to rework his deal and then the Bills figure out what they want to do from there. The fact that they have not even approached him yet about decreasing his pay strongly indicates that there not sold they even want him on the roster. It would be a very insulting and insensitive move for a franchise to ask a guy to rework his deal, have the player accept to do so, only to cut him a couple of weeks later. It just wouldn't be a classy move on the part of the franchise and I think that's why they haven't done so yet. It's possible they still haven't decided what to do with Fitz, but signs are strongly pointing toward a release, especially when you look how fast they resigned T. Jackson, and the rumors that they were sniffing around Alex Smith. In the end, if they do release Fitzpatrick, I think it's for the best. Sometimes a team has to take a step back before they can take a step forward and I think that might be what we are in for this upcoming season. Edited March 6, 2013 by Estro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyBacker Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 My brothers nextdoor neighbors hairdressers sister is the source of this breaking news on fitz being released! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Trooth Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Fitz aint going nowhere. What is the benefit? 450k savings on the cap? Doesn't make sense. Other than a rookie they would have to pay someone starter money... that's in addition. Oh, wait brad smith is the bills new read option qb. Everyone has been wondering why he hasn't been cut. Now we know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Remember too while cutting Fitz this season doesn't save much from a salary cap perspective ($450,000 savings) it does save the Bills quite a bit of cash, and because the Bills follow a "cash to cap" business model that cash savings means something. Also the $10 million in dead money this year would be negative, but long term it'd be good, as Fitz will be totally off the books moving forward. This means more money for the Bills to spend, from a salary cap perspective in 2014, when they'll have decisions to make on guys like........ Jairus Byrd, Eric Wood, Scott Chandler and Alex Carrington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I wonder if they asked him to re do his contract and are waiting for a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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