atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 I am glad he is back I wonder if he really did take a discount...i mean there are so many variables to these deals. One team may have offered more overall money but less guaranteed. Or maybe vice versa. Richie signed with the Bills because the money was right and so was the fit. 3 years $15+mil not to bad for a guy who was begging teams for a job a year ago. He earned it and i hope he keeps it up.
3rdand12 Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 I am glad he is back I wonder if he really did take a discount...i mean there are so many variables to these deals. One team may have offered more overall money but less guaranteed. Or maybe vice versa. Richie signed with the Bills because the money was right and so was the fit. 3 years $15+mil not to bad for a guy who was begging teams for a job a year ago. He earned it and i hope he keeps it up. because he said he did? begging ? he did earn it, and i too hope he keeps it up. I think you are correct about him being a good fit!
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Ryan Lasal? He is with a Rochester Sports Network. Only has less than 200 followers. Had Ed Reed and Richie contract tips before anyone else. I'm now #415, thanks Yolo.
26CornerBlitz Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 How happiness, loyalty and belief kept Richie Incognito in Buffalo Richie Incognito opens up to John Murphy about why he chose to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills and his belief that the team is heading toward a playoff run in 2016.
Saxum Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Why would they need Evans now and why would he want to sign as a backup? Not suggesting he sign as backup; Roman uses a lot of unbalanced lines with extra linemen and our draft pick did not seem ready to play full time last year. This allows them to have the linemen they need for Roman's offense plans and gives Miller experience in line and allows him to be swing guard.
CNY315 Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 How happiness, loyalty and belief kept Richie Incognito in Buffalo Good stuff
3rdand12 Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Not suggesting he sign as backup; Roman uses a lot of unbalanced lines with extra linemen and our draft pick did not seem ready to play full time last year. This allows them to have the linemen they need for Roman's offense plans and gives Miller experience in line and allows him to be swing guard. and CK we saw as an extra T which seemed fairly effective. Roman loves that stuff
Saxum Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Sorry if posted, but this is great: “Everything meshed with Rex’s personality,” Incognito said, “and the hunger for the town and the city for a winner and me trying to redeem myself, the underdog. Buffalo’s the underdog. People ask me — do you like living in Buffalo? And I tell them ‘Yes. I (expletive) love it.’ And they’re like, ‘Are you crazy? You love Buffalo, New York?’ And I say, ‘Dude. The people are awesome. The fans are about it. The food is great. And we’re building a winning football team. What’s not to love about it?’” Well the income taxes but everything else is great in WNY when you have a well paid job. Now he has been "reformed" I'd like him to get some spots around city - guest eater at The National Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival (Labor Day in Buffalo), Erie County Fair, etc. he is still kicking for them isn't he? Yep. Polish Pounder is STILL kicking for them.
3rdand12 Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 He'll never be Chester Reingard no one will be the player that was the immortal Chuck Rheingold, 12th son of the Earl of West Convivia. the legend lives long live the dream
Dorkington Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Glad to hear, and cheaper than I was expecting. From reports I thought Richie was demanding something crazy, so I wasn't going to be too upset if the Bills failed to sign him.
Andrew in CA Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Nice work keeping the line together! Now let's nail the draft!
Saxum Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/03/08/nfl-free-agency-grades-rumors-contracts Bills re-sign OG Richie Incognito Details: Three-year, $15.75 million deal. Probably a smart move for both teams. Incognito still has the lingering stain of the Dolphins scandal (and a bad reputation overall) on him, so he was probably always going to get better money from the Bills. They get their best lineman back with more work to do. Grade: A-
FLFan Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Not suggesting he sign as backup; Roman uses a lot of unbalanced lines with extra linemen and our draft pick did not seem ready to play full time last year. This allows them to have the linemen they need for Roman's offense plans and gives Miller experience in line and allows him to be swing guard. I would love it if they could afford Evans but it does not seem they can. Miller is going to have to step up in year 2 and progress. The reality of the NFL.
Webster Guy Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 5 mil, 3 years --- sounds on the low-ish end == like a hometown discount. What do you guys think? depends on guarantees. i don't care. he's ours. Imagine if we had to go back to 2 years ago with the mess at LG and EJ having 1 second to throw. Tyrod would not have enough time or confidence to stand and deliver throws next year without Glenn and Richie covering his back. No way. if Miller busts his ass and works hard, and we can shore up RT, this will be a serious offense next year. Three good runners, three good receiving targets, big tough Oline and TT/Roman/Clay in their second Bills season.
EmotionallyUnstable Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 Attention Cap Gurus: Where do we stand? How will this deal affect our ability to spend via FA?
Saxum Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 I would love it if they could afford Evans but it does not seem they can. Miller is going to have to step up in year 2 and progress. The reality of the NFL. They can but all depends on how much Glenn wants to try to get every last dollar and how much he wants to be on top performing OL. depends on guarantees. i don't care. he's ours. Imagine if we had to go back to 2 years ago with the mess at LG and EJ having 1 second to throw. Tyrod would not have enough time or confidence to stand and deliver throws next year without Glenn and Richie covering his back. No way. if Miller busts his ass and works hard, and we can shore up RT, this will be a serious offense next year. Three good runners, three good receiving targets, big tough Oline and TT/Roman/Clay in their second Bills season. It is absolutely important that Tyrod have a good line; like Flutie he is a good scrambler but unlike Flutie he extends plays not makes good things out of bad plays. Attention Cap Gurus: Where do we stand? How will this deal affect our ability to spend via FA? It all depends on Glenn; if he signs long term contract Bills will have money to spend but if not they will need to be confined to draft picks (and can not move up very far without having difficulties paying rookies), C level FAs and UDFAs. If Glenn does not sign extension he may hurt his chances in a year with offense which goes downhill not uphill. If he signs long term contract there will be money for bridge contract for Tyrod. Gilmore is less of a priority since he will likely be getting about same money in long term contract just more guarantees. Gilmore IMO is biggest risk remaining on one year contract; he could get hurt or have Bills' defense not rebound resulting his value going down in free agency next year.
boater Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 This is a VERY good sign for the future. A highly sought after free agent re-signed with the Bills... because.. pause.. he liked the club.. he liked the community.. he expressed loyalty. We, fans, need to keep this going forward.
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