Nick the Greek Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 Boldin for a 7th round pick to whatever team wants him. If that don't work, then Boldin for a McDonald's hot coffee light and sweet will work too... But seriously, I agree with the majority here. He signed a contract and that's that. Not like he will do much for a team anyway (man is he slow or what?), but I like how Beane is handling the situation. Bolden to the Pats and he goes on to burn us for 100 yards and 2 TDs? No thank you. Send him to the NFC. AFC teams are off the table.
IDBillzFan Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 What kind of equity do we have in Boldin? Nothing. The point is: with NFL players, why do teams have the right to deprive a man the right to pursue a career just because they hold his rights. They hold his rights because HE CHOSE to sign them away. Personal accountability. Just that simple.
Nick the Greek Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 send him to the 49ers or BrownsLOL send him to the Browns. That's the best idea I've heard yet. He won't know how good he had it.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 Contractual rights. It's a business and both parties knew that when they signed said contract. And I never did hear how the signing bonus was handled when AB 'retired'... As I understand it, a typical contract requires that in the event of retirement, any signing bonus amortized into the current year's salary cap must be repaid. He was on the Bills for what, a week? I think it's wrong that they need to approve any kind of trade. Just let the man pursue his dreams and further his career. I feel that the Bills are treating Boldin as "their property," and it's unjust. He is free to un-retire and pursue his dreams and his career right here in Buffalo, where he freely chose to sign an exclusive rights contract.
Bill_with_it Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Boldin held his own self back. He signed a law abiding agreement money for his services with other contractual language included. No one held Boldin and forced him to agree to the terms of the contract. Just like Boldin couldnt have forced Pegula to pay him a certain amount; similarly Pegula couldnt force Boldin yo play. Thats how things work in Matureville. Edited October 27, 2017 by Bill_with_it
Paulus Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) And, folks complain about BBMB posters sheetposting... That said, quality sheetpoast. Edited October 27, 2017 by Paulus
Peter Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 He had the freedom to sign with any team. He signed with the Bills. He did not buy in and decided that he would rather save the world. Now that he has saved the world, he wants to play football. He has a contract with the Bills. Because he has a contract with the Bills, he can play for the Bills or seek permission for a trade. What's the problem?
Gugny Posted October 27, 2017 Author Posted October 27, 2017 Oh, no. No trolling. This is Gugny. He's damn serious. In fact, it's not just the Bills oppressing him. It's America. It's you and you and you and me. It's everyone. Everyone but Gugny. No. It's just the Bills and Boldin. Not you, me, or anyone else. You think you're a pretty important dude, I see. There you go again, making this into something that it isn't. And don't wrap KD into your little world; he didn't ask for it.
Samwell Tarly Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 This is done so guys on subpar teams don't "retire" then unretire a few weeks later to sign with a contending team.
nucci Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/4a309bb5-1bd5-4f8c-99d2-9282ee6d14ad
Bill from NYC Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Oppressing. "unchain him." Like he's out in a field, picking cotton. Asshattery. Thank you Joe. Wow......... It's smart front office management for once. Absolutely. You and JSP summed it up in just a few sentences. Edited October 27, 2017 by Bill from NYC
papazoid Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Grant of Limited Permission: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/923687732160888832/photo/1 Edited October 27, 2017 by papazoid
oldmanfan Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 No. It's just the Bills and Boldin. Not you, me, or anyone else. You think you're a pretty important dude, I see. There you go again, making this into something that it isn't. And don't wrap KD into your little world; he didn't ask for it. You understand your view is misguided, don't you?
Bill from NYC Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 No. It's just the Bills and Boldin. Not you, me, or anyone else. You think you're a pretty important dude, I see. There you go again, making this into something that it isn't. And don't wrap KD into your little world; he didn't ask for it. Hold on, you weren't joking around? You think that Boldin is being oppressed and needs to be unchained?
papazoid Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 this is about the bills having say/blocking him from going to a team like new England for obvious reasons.... unless of course they pay dearly in the form of a draft pick.
Gugny Posted October 27, 2017 Author Posted October 27, 2017 Hold on, you weren't joking around? You think that Boldin is being oppressed and needs to be unchained? Well ... I mean ...
eball Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 I think, but I am not positive, that I read he gave the signing bonus back. Even if he gave back the bonus, he basically hung the Bills out to dry and if he doesn't want to play for Buffalo (or they are no longer interested) it's smart management to get something in return for him going to another team.
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