LB3 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks Richie. Way to call out the guys that paid you when no one else would. I hope he plays guard well but I'll probably not be his biggest fan I hope he plays better than he did the other night that's for sure.
Kelly the Dog Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 So.....how does the Hughes situation look compared to this....looks to me like Jerry Hughes conducted himself in a much more professional manner Hughes laughed at the idea of a hometown discount and said he never heard of such a ridiculous thing. And then later said it's a business and he may test the FA market although he wants to stay. And then gave a hometown discount.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) So.....how does the Hughes situation look compared to this....looks to me like Jerry Hughes conducted himself in a much more professional manner You tell me. Marcell Dareus: "I want to be a part of the Bills, but this is a business... We're going through negotiations." Dareus speaking to the group: "I want to be here but at the same time it's a business. A couple words aren't going to make anything change." Dareus on franchise tag: "If that's what they're considering, there's not much I can do." Says he would sign the tender. http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/09/buffalo-bills-jerry-hughes-free-agent-discount Hughes on hometown discount and negotiations: "I’ve never heard of that,...That’s a nice little deal to throw out there, but yeah, I’ve never heard of a hometown discount in the business world.” Hughes on franchise tag: Hughes also said he would not have a problem with the team using the franchise tag on him. Sounds to me like theyre just reminding folks it's a business. They also both said they'd have no problem with the tag, so it sounds like they arent being too combatant. A deal will get done. Nothing is being said that isnt said with every big-time negotiation. These are the same lines the agents feed the players, and that get said every time. I'd think we'd all be used to this by now... Edited August 22, 2015 by DrDareustein
Deranged Rhino Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 He comes across as greedy knowing that the salary cap cannot allow unlimited pay for all good players. Shows he could care less if taking less could mean a winning team. I would be ready to trade him now.
YoloinOhio Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 His recent comments are MUCH more reasonable and measured in my opinion than those from Thurs night.
Deranged Rhino Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Maybe Skelton is available? So long as he never talks about his contract in public, of course.
26CornerBlitz Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 His recent comments are MUCH more reasonable and measured in my opinion than those from Thurs night. That's likely courtesy of his agency. I'm sure they told him to walk those previous comments back.
YoloinOhio Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 That's likely courtesy of his agency. I'm sure they told him to walk those previous comments back.that was smart.
26CornerBlitz Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 @TyDunne New at BN Blitz Blog: Marcell Dareus says "We all know how I feel," but adds he'd "sign the paper" if tagged in '16. http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/08/22/marcell-dareus-says-hed-sign-the-paper-if-tagged-next-year/
Kelly the Dog Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Think about the conversations that are going on over beers on a night off between Mario, Kyle, Hughes and Marcel. By all accounts those guys really like each other and hang out all the time. Mario, Kyle and Hughes are all telling Marcel, it's a business, you will get your money, but you got to negotiate. They want you but they will try to get you as cheap as they possibly can. You got to ask for every single penny you can and hold hard and stick to your guns. Go get that money. But they will give it to you at the end.
3rdand12 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 So if road soda's report from earlier today is accurate then they are 10 mill apart. That doesn't seem like that much when you get up that high. We don't know any of the gtd $ though. Its more about who wins probably. I don t care much for that. Yep Bills dont want him here. #dickmove
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 What if re-signing Dareus means you're going to part ways with Bradham? Or requires re-negotiating Mario's contract? Or hinders the re-signing of Gilmore? I'm sure they've prioritized who and which positions mean the most based on a) who they already have b) Rex's/Roman's scheme needs and c) ability to replace the player based on position played. They may "only" be apart 15M over the length of the deal, but that's money not going to someone. Yep, a franchise QB
Pete Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Maybe Skelton is available? who was the idiot that suggested trading Mario for Skelton? I's got to know
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Hughes laughed at the idea of a hometown discount and said he never heard of such a ridiculous thing. And then later said it's a business and he may test the FA market although he wants to stay. And then gave a hometown discount.Good point. I think the discount was also in reference to the other three guys on the line being his close friends. They way the four of them were hanging out together during and after Marios interview on Thursday with the sideline reporter, makes me think the Deal gets done with Dareus. The Bills will be close and Dareus will not want to break up a good thing, my hope and thoughts. Hughes set the precedent and I think it came with the knowledge from Marcel and the Bills that a deal will get done for everyone. Edited August 22, 2015 by atlbillsfan1975
Deranged Rhino Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Think about the conversations that are going on over beers on a night off between Mario, Kyle, Hughes and Marcel. By all accounts those guys really like each other and hang out all the time. Mario, Kyle and Hughes are all telling Marcel, it's a business, you will get your money, but you got to negotiate. They want you but they will try to get you as cheap as they possibly can. You got to ask for every single penny you can and hold hard and stick to your guns. Go get that money. But they will give it to you at the end. Yup. He's going to get paid, but there is business to take care of first. Is there video of Mr. Big Stuff making the initial comments? I ask because tone is important, and if he was saying "they don't really want me here" with a ****-eating-grin on his face it kind of changes the tenor of the story. Not that it matters either way, he's not going anywhere.
3rdand12 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 it was just a bad way to start the public conversation. I hope the Bills and he find a contract that works for both sides.
johnwalter Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 would you rather more guaranteed and less overall, or more overall and less guaranteed?
chris heff Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 His recent comments are MUCH more reasonable and measured in my opinion than those from Thurs night.That's what I think, seemed to be backtracking a bit.would you rather more guaranteed and less overall, or more overall and less guaranteed? More guaranteed, the other number is just a number.
26CornerBlitz Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Dareus: "I want to be part of the Buffalo Bills" (2:38)Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus updates his contract negotiations, his desire to play here in Buffalo, and the consideration of the franchise tag.
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