Virgil Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 21 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Love that Diggs agreed to do this. Way to put the team first I’m not disagreeing, but is there any downside for him in doing this? This benefits him too because he’s get his whole salary right now, minus the min. Unless I’m missing something? 1 1
BuffaloRebound Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 I don’t believe any of his 2021 salary was guaranteed. So this definitely is something Diggs wouldn’t have said no to. 1
BarleyNY Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Boxcar said: People are interpreting the restructuring as Diggs doing something for the good of the team, which isn't really true. That is correct. But it means that Diggs won’t be getting a more lucrative contract this offseason. Some people thought he might be looking for a bump because of his production last season. Unless it’s part of the restructure that hasn’t leaked out yet, then that just got kicked until after this season at the earliest. Give the man credit for accepting his current pay - which is very good but not top WR money - and not demanding that he be paid commensurate with his production last season. 1
DrDawkinstein Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 1 minute ago, BarleyNY said: That is correct. But it means that Diggs won’t be getting a more lucrative contract this offseason. Some people thought he might be looking for a bump because of his production last season. Unless it’s part of the restructure that hasn’t leaked out yet, then that just got kicked until after this season at the earliest. Give the man credit for accepting his current pay - which is very good but not top WR money - and not demanding that he be paid commensurate with his production last season. I've been saying the whole time, just give him some guaranteed money and he'll be happy for a little longer. Easy peasy. Glad they got it done. Cant wait to see what comes of this.
BarleyNY Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, Conlan58 said: I may be wrong, but I believe signing bonuses would be taxed at a higher rate rather than salary? Either way - restructuring is always a player doing the team a favor in my eyes. This is huge! Either way it’s still all income that falls within the same calendar year - except the last couple games and that’s still in a year where he’d be in the same tax bracket. 1
ExWNYer Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 28 minutes ago, McBean said: I thought Diggs was a selfish prick and not a good teammate? says, "Yer darn tootin'!!!" 1
BuffaloBills1998 Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 52 minutes ago, H2o said: ????? It wouldn’t make any sense to trade for him. We’re literally stacked at WR and he has a bloated contract too boot also he hasn’t been able to stay healthy. 1 1
BuffaloRebound Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: I don’t believe any of his 2021 salary was guaranteed. So this definitely is something Diggs wouldn’t have said no to. I take this back. His 2021 salary was fully guaranteed on March 21. This restructure is almost all Diggs helping the team out. Only benefit to Diggs is he gets is his 2021 salary right now instead of weekly checks during the season. 1
NewEra Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 Most importantly: sign Steve Nelson Would be nice: trade a 7th for Ertz after signing Nelson. 2 1 1
CountDorkula Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: It wouldn’t make any sense to trade for him. We’re literally stacked at WR and he has a bloated contract too boot also he hasn’t been able to stay healthy. This needs to stop. Prior to last season he missed 4 games in the last 6 years. People get hurt sometimes it happens. He is one of the top 10 WRs in the NFL. Acquire him if you can. Edited June 1, 2021 by CountDorkula 4 1
Boxcar Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: I take this back. His 2021 salary was fully guaranteed on March 21. This restructure is almost all Diggs helping the team out. Only benefit to Diggs is he gets is his 2021 salary right now instead of weekly checks during the season. Considering you can invest a lot of that money, it's definitely a big benefit. 1
HOUSE Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 Just now, NewEra said: Most importantly: sign Steve Nelson Would be nice: trade a 7th for Ertz after signing Nelson. 2 1
teef Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Josh Norman? I don't think he wants that much. Edited June 1, 2021 by teef
Process Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: I take this back. His 2021 salary was fully guaranteed on March 21. This restructure is almost all Diggs helping the team out. Only benefit to Diggs is he gets is his 2021 salary right now instead of weekly checks during the season. That's a pretty big benefit, lol... 2
Boxcar Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 Just now, HOUSE said: I absolutely can not wait until Ertz is on the team, simply for your reaction. 1
teef Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: No thank you for everything you do! 4 1
SectionC3 Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 34 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: I know but I think of Tyreek Hill who said "once Im signed, Im signed" and that he wouldnt restructure Nice to not have that problem FWIW I suspect it's an automatic restructure. That is, I believe the Bills have the right to convert the money from roster bonus money to signing bonus without the consent of the player. I don't have the contract, but that's my understanding. 1
eball Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 27 minutes ago, Boxcar said: They just gave him his entire salary in one go. He didn't sacrifice anything. Not to say Diggs is selfish or anything like that, but in this instance it is actually beneficial to the player. 23 minutes ago, Boxcar said: People are interpreting the restructuring as Diggs doing something for the good of the team, which isn't really true. Serious question...does accelerating his up front payment have tax implications for Diggs? I mean, if there is literally nothing but a benefit to Diggs to do this it seems like it wouldn't be that big of a deal.
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