Wayne Cubed Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 We have the cap room for both; keep both. Let Wood walk when his deal expires next offseason The Bills would actually save money this year, with the deal the Rams have offered.
thebandit27 Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 The Bills would actually save money this year, with the deal the Rams have offered. Right. And they get their likely starting C under contract for 2018 for $3.5M, which gives them plenty of time to decide if he's worthy of an extension.
Wayne Cubed Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Right. And they get their likely starting C under contract for 2018 for $3.5M, which gives them plenty of time to decide if he's worthy of an extension. I actually don't think it could have worked out any better for the Bills/Whaley. It did exactly what they wanted, got Groy on a cheap longish deal.
wppete Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 No-brainer to match that deal, imo. Rams just did the negotiating for us. Sign him and move forward. Yup. Think we just sign him and we have our C/G backup and a good one at that.
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Will be disappointed if no matching offer. Fill the pipeline should apply to all positions, not just QB. Why let go of the C heir apparent?
Kemp2Warlick Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 YardsPerPass.com @YardsPerPass 3m3 minutes ago More YardsPerPass.com Retweeted Chris Trapasso 2 $1M bonuses (signing + roster) adds up If Bills match then they will be paying him more in 2017 than the 2nd round tender would have been
Matt_In_NH Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Wood could play quite a few more years. Not sure why we are quick to show him the door.
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 @christrapasso From my understanding, #Rams offer gives Groy $2.5M in the first year & $3.5M gtd overall. $1.5M base in '17 + two $1M signing bonuses.
frostbitmic Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Seems like re-signing Groy at the Rams tender is a no brainer as he could be our starter once the contract on Wood expires, and another year as his backup could be beneficial. Does anyone know if either Groy or Lewis can be the long snapper since Sanborn was released ? ... That could also figure into the Bills decision.
Big Turk Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Seems like re-signing Groy at the Rams tender is a no brainer as he could be our starter once the contract on Wood expires, and another year as his backup could be beneficial. Does anyone know if either Groy or Lewis can be the long snapper since Sanborn was released ? ... That could also figure into the Bills decision. I'd think so too, but I guess it's how much the Bills like him...
thebandit27 Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Seems like re-signing Groy at the Rams tender is a no brainer as he could be our starter once the contract on Wood expires, and another year as his backup could be beneficial. Does anyone know if either Groy or Lewis can be the long snapper since Sanborn was released ? ... That could also figure into the Bills decision. Groy can do it in an emergency, but Reid Ferguson will probably be the new LS Also, I believe Nick O'Leary has done some long-snapping in the past, so he could also be an emergency guy in a pinch Edited March 14, 2017 by thebandit27
Bronxbomber21 Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 I actually don't think it could have worked out any better for the Bills/Whaley. It did exactly what they wanted, got Groy on a cheap longish deal. Now all Doug has to do is close the deal, what possibly could go wrong.
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Now all Doug has to do is close the deal, what possibly could go wrong.its Jim Overdorf who does it. Why the snark?
Blokestradamus Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Groy can do it in an emergency, but Reid Ferguson will probably be the new LS Also, I believe Nick O'Leary has done some long-snapping in the past, so he could also be an emergency guy in a pinch Groy did it at the Shrine Game a few years ago. Jeff Risdon liked him doing it so consider me sold. We need to bring back Lee Smith as the full-time LS though. Would be hilarious watching him cover punts
thebandit27 Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Now all Doug has to do is close the deal, what possibly could go wrong. its Jim Overdorf who does it. Why the snark? Actually there's zero work to be done. They simply tell the league office that they're matching and it's finished.
Beef Jerky Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Actually there's zero work to be done. They simply tell the league office that they're matching and it's finished. This GM thing is simple
BrooklynBills Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Dont know why we wouldnt match and cut patrick lewis. Unless they really like lewis better, which is possible as he was pretty much hurt all year.
DrDawkinstein Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 But if we match it we'll be giving up a 9th round comp pick in the year 3179. LOL, well played Fred was a the oldest RB in the NFL at the time. Groy turns 27 in September and is heading into his 4th NFL season. Clearly different situations. When you leave your roster thin and need bodies, you open yourself up to other teams signing some of the guys you'd like to keep. A similar thing happened last season when NE took Hogan on a contract the Bills couldn't match. He didnt compare Fred and Groy. He compared Fred and Eric Wood. Only the Bills could uncover a gem then lose him in less then 6 months this should be a replacement for Erick Woods but noooooooooo. Whaley has his head up his ass You dont get how this stuff works, do you? I hate to go off topic, but is there any specific reason you left "lemon squeezy" out? Look, I'm more of a big picture/ideas guy. I leave the actual squeezing of lemons to Whales and Overdorf.
YoloinOhio Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 Dont know why we wouldnt match and cut patrick lewis. Unless they really like lewis better, which is possible as he was pretty much hurt all year.i was wondering about Lewis too. I think I saw that he would save 1.5 on the cap if cut. And I believe only plays C. Maybe they were just waiting to see what happened with Groy.
Doc Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 He got just a 2-year $5M deal? Phew! It's a no-brainer that you match it. Don't even need to (ahem) cut Wood.
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