The Big Cat Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 All the snide comments about manufacturing stories won't save you from the fact that what I am saying is absolutely true. They're leaving their options open because they don't know if he will be ready. If they did, then the exemption would be of no purpose, other than to give the team an additional roster spot in the interim. fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Plenty of speculation is floating around wrt Byrd: @RapSheet Being asked if Jairus Byrd requested a trade. No. Would he welcome one in the right situation? At this point, I believe he would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 it would be incredibly unproductive to "punish" him by sitting him week 1. we will carry an extra player until just before the game - perhaps even a WR and hope that once practice squads around the league and rosters are set it will be easier to get him straight to ours. byrd, even if not 100% would be available to contribute in a lot of packages. sitting him would certainly put an end to any positive momentum we might be able to start building with him as well. I am not positive there is any forward momentum. Byrd exercised his option to sign at last minute and his agent showed it is all about the Byrd and the Bills are exercising their right to not have him on active roster if he is not ready to play. I'd hate for him to get "an injury" and have need to sit out most of season to protect himself for free agency next year while collecting a full paycheck. I am sure it is a strategy Parker is considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Do you guys know of anyone else we might need the franchise tag for next year? Is spiller or carringtons contracts coming due next year? That might complicate things but if not, tag Byrd again. Spiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Plenty of speculation is floating around wrt Byrd: @RapSheet Being asked if Jairus Byrd requested a trade. No. Would he welcome one in the right situation? At this point, I believe he would. Why couldn't his agent arrange one, isn't that his job? Bills did not use exclusive tag on Byrd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Spiller Spiller is signed through next season I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Why couldn't his agent arrange one, isn't that his job? Bills did not use exclusive tag on Byrd. The Bills used a non-exclusive FT on Byrd, but I'm certain no team was willing to give up two #1 picks as compensation. Not sure where all of the sentiment that he'd welcome a trade is coming from unless it's back channel via Parker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Spiller http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/c.j.-spiller/ Spiller is signed through the 2015 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Why couldn't his agent arrange one, isn't that his job? Bills did not use exclusive tag on Byrd. Been asking this same question since day one. Surely, there's another team out there that recognizes Byrd should be the highest paid safety because he's the best in the game, right? Then I get the answer, "Well yeah, but another team wouldn't be willing to make him the highest paid AND have to give up a 1st rounder." To which I say, "Bullschit." If another team values Byrd that highly, a #`1 pick will NOT stand in the way AT ALL. Seem to me the sad truth is that no other team values him as such and Parker just can't find one that does. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The Bills used a non-exclusive FT on Byrd, but I'm certain no team was willing to give up two #1 picks as compensation. Not sure where all of the sentiment that he'd welcome a trade is coming from unless it's back channel via Parker. Or that "welcoming a trade in the right situation" is pretty generic and true of just about anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The Bills used a non-exclusive FT on Byrd, but I'm certain no team was willing to give up two #1 picks as compensation. Not sure where all of the sentiment that he'd welcome a trade is coming from unless it's back channel via Parker. Well if he was as good as some claim on this board they would but he ISN'T that good of a safety. Actually his agent could have brought to Bills other offers other than 2 picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Well if he was as good as some claim on this board they would but he ISN'T that good of a safety. Actually his agent could have brought to Bills other offers other than 2 picks. And I don't think any of us have any idea what offers may or may not have been discussed, both in terms of money or picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 fixed You figure that would also be obvious in light of the roster cut down next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 "The Buffalo News reported Tuesday evening that Byrd surprised the Bills by signing his tender Tuesday. Byrd's reasoning for returning earlier than expected? The roster exemption given by the NFL is often for two weeks, and by returning now with two weeks left in the preseason, Byrd would avoid missing regular-season games. Byrd would not have received any of his game checks, equal to one-seventeenth of his $6.9 million salary, if he was on the exempt list during the regular season. " Boo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microscopes Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 "The Buffalo News reported Tuesday evening that Byrd surprised the Bills by signing his tender Tuesday. Byrd's reasoning for returning earlier than expected? The roster exemption given by the NFL is often for two weeks, and by returning now with two weeks left in the preseason, Byrd would avoid missing regular-season games. Byrd would not have received any of his game checks, equal to one-seventeenth of his $6.9 million salary, if he was on the exempt list during the regular season. " Boo! He' a calculating SOB. Well, I was wrong. Due to the roster exemption being only two weeks, it's clear that the Bills did not make this move due to believing he would not be ready. "In granting the Buffalo Bills' request to have newly re-signed safety Jairus Byrd not count on their roster, the NFL limited the exemption only through the team's final two preseason games." The news that Byrd showed up now simply not to lose game checks kinda pisses me off. I know he has to look out for himself. I get that. But do you not care about the team at all? If it didnt punish the Bills chances of winning, I would let him sit the year. Just playing nickel or spot duty. That'll drastically decrease his chances for a huge contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Blake Arnold @Barnold19932h Eagles need absolutely need to trade for Jairus Byrd. Second fifth 2014 and a 3rd for 2016 Would you trade Byrd to San Diego for a 2014 2nd and 5th, and a 2016 3rd rounder? http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2013/8/21/4645450/bills-san-diego-chargers-should-trade-for-jairus-byrd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsinytown Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I hope the gamble pays off for Byrd, and by extension, Parker. There is a much higher risk of injury after a hold out. I hope this doesn't happen and he plays like a beast all season long, but it he gets hurt, the chances for a career long contract with the Bills (or any other team) will drop considerably. But looking at the other side I can understand why Byrd wants to make as much money as he can while he can. The average career in the NFL is 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 He' a calculating SOB. Well, I was wrong. Due to the roster exemption being only two weeks, it's clear that the Bills did not make this move due to believing he would not be ready. "In granting the Buffalo Bills' request to have newly re-signed safety Jairus Byrd not count on their roster, the NFL limited the exemption only through the team's final two preseason games." The news that Byrd showed up now simply not to lose game checks kinda pisses me off. I know he has to look out for himself. I get that. But do you not care about the team at all? If it didnt punish the Bills chances of winning, I would let him sit the year. Just playing nickel or spot duty. That'll drastically decrease his chances for a huge contract. Why? You can also look at it as this is exactly what the Bills wanted. They forced Byrd to show. He did not want to lose money so he signed and now he has two weeks to get ready. I think you are off base on this one. Who would you rather have on the team besides Byrd against a pass happy Pats team??? Would you trade Byrd to San Diego for a 2014 2nd and 5th, and a 2016 3rd rounder? http://www.boltsfrom...for-jairus-byrd No to either. Give me to 2014 2nd and 5th. Bump the 3rd in 2016 to a second in 2015, and we got a deal!! 4 picks in the top 64 picks the next two years. If you draft right, that is how you build a good team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 He' a calculating SOB. Well, I was wrong. Due to the roster exemption being only two weeks, it's clear that the Bills did not make this move due to believing he would not be ready. "In granting the Buffalo Bills' request to have newly re-signed safety Jairus Byrd not count on their roster, the NFL limited the exemption only through the team's final two preseason games." The news that Byrd showed up now simply not to lose game checks kinda pisses me off. I know, right, it's not like it's his job and this is a work dispute where he yet has taken the team's offer to come to work for this season. With none of the kinds of guarantees afforded any of his other more talented teammates or co-workers on other teams, I might add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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