What do you think will happen with Jerry Hughes?

[Deranged Rhino]

He probably can. The key is the guaranteed money the Bills are offering. If it's 24m or more, he should jump on it regardless of the years and the total amount. The Bills should offer him 5-50 with 24m guaranteed. I think if he goes on the open market he will get closer to 12 per year but he is not going to see those last couple years in all likelihood, unless he turns into one of the very best players in the game.

 

I'm with you. I like those numbers too. I really hope he stays, but if he goes I think it means the Bills go hard after Revis so I'm torn.

 

That all makes sense. He could always test the market and still sign here, no?

 

Sure. But it'd make it a super long shot.

 

 

Tyler Hoch ‏@TylerHoch1 5m5 minutes ago

@jchenelly Shady deal probably helps the cause of him staying

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Joe Chenelly ‏@jchenelly 3m3 minutes ago

@TylerHoch1 Yes, I know #Bills are counting on that to help in recruiting. That is why the news was leaked early. Philly was against leak.

 

 

These are the two that jump out to me. Good stuff.

[Reed83HOF]

Joe Chenelly ‏@jchenelly 3m3 minutes ago

@HighRizaz19 It seems advisors feel they can get a lot more, but no disputing that could be simply negotiating tactics.

 

Joe Chenelly ‏@jchenelly now

@HighRizaz19 The Bills believe they've made a fair offer, and they openly acknowledge there may be others willing to overpay. They won't.

[Deranged Rhino]

Joe Chenelly ‏@jchenelly 3m3 minutes ago

@HighRizaz19 It seems advisors feel they can get a lot more, but no disputing that could be simply negotiating tactics.

 

Joe Chenelly ‏@jchenelly now

@HighRizaz19 The Bills believe they've made a fair offer, and they openly acknowledge there may be others willing to overpay. They won't.

 

As someone in favor of signing Hughes all year, I agree they shouldn't overpay. It'll be interesting to see what the new front office considers "overpaying" when the dust settles if he leaves. If I were him, it'd be hard not to see what I'd be worth on the open market, but I think it'd be harder to leave this defensive line.

[NoSaint]

 

As someone in favor of signing Hughes all year, I agree they shouldn't overpay. It'll be interesting to see what the new front office considers "overpaying" when the dust settles if he leaves. If I were him, it'd be hard not to see what I'd be worth on the open market, but I think it'd be harder to leave this defensive line.

Agreed. Hughes isn't irreplaceable. We have some of those guys and he's not one. He is very good though and I hope we find a situation that makes sense for all.

[Reed83HOF]

 

As someone in favor of signing Hughes all year, I agree they shouldn't overpay. It'll be interesting to see what the new front office considers "overpaying" when the dust settles if he leaves. If I were him, it'd be hard not to see what I'd be worth on the open market, but I think it'd be harder to leave this defensive line.

 

This team saved his career...He owes us a little something!

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

 

As someone in favor of signing Hughes all year, I agree they shouldn't overpay. It'll be interesting to see what the new front office considers "overpaying" when the dust settles if he leaves. If I were him, it'd be hard not to see what I'd be worth on the open market, but I think it'd be harder to leave this defensive line.

 

1) I agree with you on "if I were Hughes"-- would be a no-brainer to hit the market.

 

2) But if I am the Bills, I would overpay. Keep this D intact.

[Deranged Rhino]

 

This team saved his career...He owes us a little something!

 

Let's hope that plays into the final decision.

 

 

1) I agree with you on "if I were Hughes"-- would be a no-brainer to hit the market.

 

2) But if I am the Bills, I would overpay. Keep this D intact.

 

I'd overpay in guaranteed money like Kelly suggested, I think that might be the best way to go. But if I'm Buffalo, I don't want to set the market on arguably the best pass rusher who didn't get tagged in this crop of UFAs. Save that for Dareus.

[LB3]

 

1) I agree with you on "if I were Hughes"-- would be a no-brainer to hit the market.

 

2) But if I am the Bills, I would overpay. Keep this D intact.

I think this is precisely why this team brought in a defensive mind like Rex Ryan, so that that can keep the high level of play without having to overpay guys. Hopefully Jerry will take the offer because he wants to be a part of something as special as what this D could be. I would not blame him for a second if he took a big payday though. Opportunities like this don't come along often, especially for guys who were "busts" just two seasons ago.

[Reed83HOF]

I think this is precisely why this team brought in a defensive mind like Rex Ryan, so that that can keep the high level of play without having to overpay guys. Hopefully Jerry will take the offer because he wants to be a part of something as special as what this D could be. I would not blame him for a second if he took a big payday though. Opportunities like this don't come along often, especially for guys who were "busts" just two seasons ago.

 

You don't even matter...You aren't on this team anymore

[LB3]

 

You don't even matter...You aren't on this team anymore

[Dorkington]

I'd love to keep him, but my opinion has shifted to him probably walking for more money than we offer, sadly.

 

Hopefully we can pick up someone with a similarly high motor, Jerry never quits on a play, and that's what makes him special.

[Reed83HOF]

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Joe Chenelly ‏@jchenelly now

@RF7883 No, not sure those willing to talk up to now have anything left to gain. But will provide any updates I get.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

I think this is precisely why this team brought in a defensive mind like Rex Ryan, so that that can keep the high level of play without having to overpay guys. Hopefully Jerry will take the offer because he wants to be a part of something as special as what this D could be. I would not blame him for a second if he took a big payday though. Opportunities like this don't come along often, especially for guys who were "busts" just two seasons ago.

I agree with you. I have faith in Rex.

 

That said, elite pass rushers are tough to get; would be sad to see him go.

[Big Blitz]

Who is Joe Chenelly?

[klos63]

Joe Chenelly ‏@jchenelly 3m3 minutes ago

@HighRizaz19 It seems advisors feel they can get a lot more, but no disputing that could be simply negotiating tactics.

 

Joe Chenelly ‏@jchenelly now

@HighRizaz19 The Bills believe they've made a fair offer, and they openly acknowledge there may be others willing to overpay. They won't.

Sounds very similar to the Byrd negotiations - Bills make a fair offer knowing others will overpay.

[YoloinOhio]

Welp. Down to 2 options now in the poll.

[Canadian Bills Fan]

I just hope that the Bills are at least given the chance to match any offer Hughes gets in free agency

 

 

CBF

[YoloinOhio]

I just hope that the Bills are at least given the chance to match any offer Hughes gets in free agency

 

 

CBF

While they may be, it "sounds" like (if the reports are accurate) that the Bills feel he will be "overrpaid" on the market (based on what value they have placed on that position) and they won't do that (presumably based on their other needs). So I doubt it will matter. JMO.

[DrDawkinstein]

Im calling it now: Hughes to the Falcons.

 

Not groundbreaking I know, but it just seems like a perfect fit. Of course, I said the exact same thing about Rex and Atlanta, so what do I know?

[thebandit27]

Im calling it now: Hughes to the Falcons.

 

Not groundbreaking I know, but it just seems like a perfect fit. Of course, I said the exact same thing about Rex and Atlanta, so what do I know?

You just read my shout in the box didn't you?