billsredneck1 Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, ndirish1978 said: I could see him signing with someone else soon Ne.... dammit 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 31 minutes ago, Augie said: I can understand and respect that. A late round draft pick might have been a nice parting gift, but I’m sure they thought of that. Was there ZERO market for him? Does it help us financially? Oh well, build that line!!! I had actually wondered if a potential trade was part of the whole outburst. Let's say hypothetically 'Cog likes playing in Buffalo...small market, less nightlife to distract during the season, less media attention, passionate fans, gets on with his teammates. Takes a paycut to help keep the line together and stay where he's comfortable. They traded Glenn, meaning with Wood's retirement 2/5 of the line is gone. Now let's say hypothetically, the Bills were shopping 'Cog to a trade partner where he did not want to go. He flips out, has "buyer's remorse" about taking the new contract, starts contemplating how if he didn't sign, and they cut him, he'd be in much better shape as he could choose his destination and negotiate for more $$. Since I think he's about 3 peas short of a casserole, I could then see him flipping out, firing his agents who led him down this path, "retiring" etcetera. Again this is hypothetical 25 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: How would he get their personal phone number? The Pegulas have made a thing of meeting with players and seeking input (under Ryan, it was a story). If the Pegulas really wanted to impress players with their sincerity of wanting to hear from them if they felt there was a problem, I could see them giving a phone number. 1 1
HOUSE Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 I see this as part of the process of re signing, he is now free to renegotiate a new deal... wouldn't surprise me at all if he shops then signs with buffalo
26CornerBlitz Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Just now, THE SLAMMER said: I see this as part of the process of re signing, he is now free to renegotiate a new deal... wouldn't surprise me at all if he shops then signs with buffalo Not happening. 2
NoSaint Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, TBBills Fan said: I agree and my guess is the FO is happy to see him go and want nothing to do with him. Another poster said something similar and added that the FO knows or made sure that Incognito is persona non grata with most clubs...... With Boldin, if he wanted to "unretire" we WANTED him With Incognito, they were like, oh here ya go, deuces.... Says a alot about how they feel about Incognito and the players are "in the know" unlike us so I doubt this sends the "wrong messege" Unfortunately it does indicate that the good guy won’t be treated as well as the troublemakers. Theres almost no chance we wanted boldin and wouldn’t extend him this courtesy. Its not the end of the world but its definitely not ideal
nedboy7 Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 How quickly some people on this board turn on bills players is weird and mental. Should have payed the man his value. This game they are playing will blow up in their face eventually. Players contemplate retirement all the time. It's not a sign of mental weakness. Bet its harder than you think to hit a wall 30 times a week for 16 weeks.
Lfod Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Hopefully he can use Twitter to get a new large contact. Get tweeting. 1
John from Riverside Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Just now, nedboy7 said: How quickly some people on this board turn on bills players is weird and mental. Should have payed the man his value. This game they are playing will blow up in their face eventually. Players contemplate retirement all the time. It's not a sign of mental weakness. Bet its harder than you think to hit a wall 30 times a week for 16 weeks. Poor Richie, His career is probably over years ago if Buffalo doesnt reach out and give him a second chance. The bills totally screwed this up. Or.....Richie might have been a cap casualty if he doesnt redo his deal which happens all...the...time 1
Lfod Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 1 minute ago, nedboy7 said: How quickly some people on this board turn on bills players is weird and mental. Should have payed the man his value. This game they are playing will blow up in their face eventually. Players contemplate retirement all the time. It's not a sign of mental weakness. Bet its harder than you think to hit a wall 30 times a week for 16 weeks. He signed the contract then turned on it.
NoSaint Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, nedboy7 said: How quickly some people on this board turn on bills players is weird and mental. Should have payed the man his value. This game they are playing will blow up in their face eventually. Players contemplate retirement all the time. It's not a sign of mental weakness. Bet its harder than you think to hit a wall 30 times a week for 16 weeks. Why was his old contract his value but not his new contract?
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 31 minutes ago, Augie said: I get it, and I’m fine with it. I guess they just couldn’t get anything for him. He WAS gone, they WERE rid of him....but if you have a little leverage to get something in return, I’d try that. I’m guessing they did and nobody wanted to give anything for him.... ..probably correct Augie......we'll never know the gory details and it's probably better to take the high road and leave it "in house".....Richie vs Boldin is apples vs oranges.....Boldin was here for what, 10 days?......Bflo took a chance on Richie with initial signing, and then gave him a new deal after he proved he atoned for the Miami fiasco.....he DID serve this team well for three years.....Boldin did squat........
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, john wawrow said: Richie has been released. He's now a free agent John, Did he file to un-retire with the NFL/NFLPA or whomever he needs to appeal to?
nedboy7 Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Poor Richie, His career is probably over years ago if Buffalo doesnt reach out and give him a second chance. The bills totally screwed this up. Or.....Richie might have been a cap casualty if he doesnt redo his deal which happens all...the...time Bills made a smart move. The guy can play and was a leader. I heard differently about how the salary structure went down. But I cant give up my sources.
MiltonWaddams Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: John, Did he file to un-retire with the NFL/NFLPA or whomever he needs to appeal to? I don't think it was ever officially filed with the league.
Augie Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) Has anyone asked the most important question? DO WE GET COMP PICKS??? ? Relax...I know we released him.... Edited May 21, 2018 by Augie 2
Peter Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) I think this is DUMB. We have huge holes on the offensive line. I feel sorry for Shady and whoever is going to be the starting QB. Given Shady's reaction the first time, I cannot imagine he is happy at all about this. Why are we biting off our nose to spite our face. McBeane should have done the same thing they did with Boldin. Either Richie players for the Bills or he does not play at all (unless they could get reasonable compensation). This was not managed well. P.S. Richie is not innocent either but there had to be some middle ground after he realized that he was giving up too much. Just my two cents. Edited May 21, 2018 by Peter
John from Riverside Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 1 minute ago, nedboy7 said: Bills made a smart move. The guy can play and was a leader. I heard differently about how the salary structure went down. But I cant give up my sources. You dont have to give up sources...if you have additional info for the discussion I would def like to hear it.
BringBackOrton Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Just now, Augie said: Has anyone asked the most important question? DO WE GET COMP PICKS??? ? No.
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 I've been a fan of the RI redemption story and certainly appreciate the game day experience he brought to the team. But, he's a 35 year old guy who was all over the place enotionally just a month ago. I wish him no ill will but something odd is afoot. i can't see anything other than trusting the Bills that this is best for the team. 3
John from Riverside Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Just now, Peter said: I think this is DUMB. We have huge holes at the offensive line. I feel sorry for Shady and whoever is going to be the starting QB. Given Shady's reaction the first time, I cannot imagine he is happy at all about this. Why are we biting off our nose to spite our face. McBeane should have done the same thing they did with Boldin. Either Richie players for the Bills or he does not play at all (unless they could get reasonable compensation). This was not managed well. P.S. Richie is not innocent either but there had to be some middle ground after he realized that he was giving up too much. Just my two cents. You want an uncommitted player protecting our QB of the future? That sounds scary
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