Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Whoa whoa whoa...stop the clock.... "Franchise safety"? What's nest, "franchise KR"? I don't understand your point here. Are you referring to the over usage of the qualifier "franchise" when describing a player's value to his team? You are arguing semantics. Okay, so what would you call a player who is very clearly one of the best at his position? I'm okay with however you want to describe Byrd, but my main point remains the same. His trade value on the open market is far greater (IMO) than many folks on here would admit to. Especially given this weak safety class, and the high demand for quality players at the position.
Homey D. Clown Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Maybe they can trade him for a fourth round draft pick and then watch him play for the winning team in the Super Bowl. No... It wouldn't be the same.... Byrd is a GOOD player. Least Mode has about 4 highlight style runs that people around here seem to get a stiffy over. Edited February 14, 2014 by Homey D. Clown
ALF Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 If they tag him again, they have until July 15 to reach a long term deal or trade. If they trade him would help if its on March 11 so we can look at other FA avail or trades. If Byrd doesn't want to be here, hope we find a better offer then a 4th rd like last year supposedly
YoloinOhio Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Maybe they can trade him for a fourth round draft pick and then watch him play for the winning team in the Super Bowl. Not quite the same situation as Marshawn but nice try.
YoloinOhio Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 From some tweets from Buddy "Nixon" who has a source at OBD, Byrd (Parker?) has given them a deadline of 3/1 that he wants to see an offer and it is looking like they will have a deal ready (done?) within 2 weeks. I am not at all confident he will end up on the Bills and not the Eagles, Skins or Bears.... but I really, really hope he does. The same source made it sound like while they are making a huge effort to sign Byrd, they won't try as hard with Carrington due to Branch's extension and the new defensive scheme.
K-9 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 From some tweets from Buddy "Nixon" who has a source at OBD, Byrd (Parker?) has given them a deadline of 3/1 that he wants to see an offer and it is looking like they will have a deal ready (done?) within 2 weeks. I am not at all confident he will end up on the Bills and not the Eagles, Skins or Bears.... but I really, really hope he does. The same source made it sound like while they are making a huge effort to sign Byrd, they won't try as hard with Carrington due to Branch's extension and the new defensive scheme. Parker issued a deadline? So what happens if the deadline passes; Byrd turns into a pumpkin? GO BILLS!!!
YoloinOhio Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Parker issued a deadline? So what happens if the deadline passes; Byrd turns into a pumpkin? GO BILLS!!! Ha, I don't know. I'll find the tweet. Ha, I don't know. I'll find the tweet. I found it and I think I thought the term "deadline" in my mind but it is certainly indicated as softer than that in the tweet:Buddy Nixon @BuddyNixon Feb 8 Byrd told his agent he wants to have something solid before March 1st. I think the Bills step up and complete this. Via source
K-9 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Ha, I don't know. I'll find the tweet. I found it and I think I thought the term "deadline" in my mind but it is certainly indicated as softer than that in the tweet: Buddy Nixon @BuddyNixon Feb 8 Byrd told his agent he wants to have something solid before March 1st. I think the Bills step up and complete this. Via source Ah, thanks. I get it now. Parker turns into a pumpkin. GO BILLS!!!
Kellyto83TD Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 What is taking Russ so long to get this done. Pay the man. He had 10 starts and still made the Pro Bowl. Because Brandon and Whaley aren't going to over pay for a Safety and nor should they.
YoloinOhio Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Because Brandon and Whaley aren't going to over pay for a Safety and nor should they. I don't see it as "overpaying" when the guy is getting paid for his value. Some team will make him the highest paid FS (which will last until Earl Thomas is paid), it should be the Bills.
keepthefaith Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 My crystal ball says Byrd will be a Chicago Bear in 2014.
mrags Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 My crystal ball says Byrd will be a Chicago Bear in 2014. i hope so. It would probably mean we get a couple high draft picks
NoSaint Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 I found it and I think I thought the term "deadline" in my mind but it is certainly indicated as softer than that in the tweet: Buddy Nixon @BuddyNixon Feb 8 Byrd told his agent he wants to have something solid before March 1st. I think the Bills step up and complete this. Via source well, we cant trade him between now and then, and he cant negotiate elsewhere, so it seems like byrd might actually have a desire to stay in buffalo. weird, from what i read around here.
Iraq Vet Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Today is Valentine’s Day... the Bills need to show Byrd some love. Sign him!!!
chris heff Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Parker issued a deadline? So what happens if the deadline passes; Byrd turns into a pumpkin? GO BILLS!!! Now that's funny.
basskik11 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 The chances of Byrd being in Buffalo next year are about zero. He's a jerk, his agent is a bigger jerk and if the Bills franchise him again he'll play less than he did this year due to attitude. That and 10 other teams will want him. That and it's not cool to play in Buffalo. I'd love to be wrong about all of this. Agreed. No way he's in Buffalo next year.
shibuya Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 bye bye Birdie he wants too much money..... $9 mil per season is ludicrous for a FS. if he was worth $9 mil per season teams would be lining up to trade for him... No teams stepped up last year and I don't see other teams lining up this year to pay Byrd what he is asking for
boyst Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Correct me if I am wrung. Isn't the new CBA forbidding talks/contract/whatever until the start of a new league year for Franchise Tagged players?
808 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 some of you are real weirdos. arguably the bills best defensive player and you guys wanna run him out of town for wanting to be paid what he's worth... seriously some insane rational going on around here. i love the if he doesn't wanna play here lets trade the TYRD guys. no one wants to play in buffalo if you can play in a warm weather city or place with a winning tradition. not to mention the tax issues bills players pay for being the only actual NY team. guys wanna be in the NFL but news flash to you guys...BUFFALO is not a place young pro athletes wanna play. anyway the bills should do what needs to be done to retain byrd.
BillsBytheBay Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Whoa whoa whoa...stop the clock.... "Franchise safety"? What's nest, "franchise KR"? if they franchise a kick returner, than sure.
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