3rdand12 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 On 3/6/2019 at 7:45 AM, Estro said: I always find this argument flawed. Just because you have a lot of $$$ doesnt mean you can start handing out reckless deals. Every player needs to be evaluated based on their production and value to the team vs. the amount of money the team is paying them. A $4.5M deal handed out to a player that grades out at best as a replacement level player is a $2-$3M overpay whether you have $100M to blow or you have $0. The team might think Phillips has room to grow, and the 1 year deal, in their eyes, might keep him from becoming complacent.......but based off of his production with the team in '18, he was at best replacement level. I believe the key to roster building is understanding the 30-40 guys on your roster that are the the replaceable parts.....and not fooling yourself into 08 overpaying for them just because their "yours". That means being disciplined enough to not overpay a marginal player who's production can almost certainly be replaced for the veteran minimum. I think perhaps the point may be about the length of contracts. and securing a player who has potential upside and will play above his current pay grade. When i see a one year contract? i feel the Player is questionable at best for future or even long term potential for the Team. stopgap and or hope and wish player. I do hope and wish Phillips becomes and asset in the rotation : ) 12 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Reads like we may have had some competition fro him ? and reading his quotes maybe feels he will show he was underpaid but chose Bills because he fits here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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