JasoninMT Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Does he have to report earlier than Friday 9/5? I'm assuming there's some sort of rule and league paperwork that has to be filed before you can put a player on your roster... and if he isn't available for the Roster, they don't have to pay him, right? Can the Bills require him to take a physical before putting him on the roster? Thanks in Advance. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasoninMT Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 113 views.... not one answer? Sheesh... I figured someone here was a freak and knew the CBA by heart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wish I could help you; I'm also interested in the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hey where`s Lori at. That girl knows everthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 If he is on the active roster, he will get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 If he is on the active roster, he will get paid. There is an "NFL-did-not-report" list, but I am not positive how it works or if it saves you a roster spot. I will try to look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 If he is on the active roster, he will get paid. that is not correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 that is not correct... Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasoninMT Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 My point is basically... if he waits until 4:30 on the Friday before the first game to "report"... will he be able to get paid for week 1? Are the Bills obligated to make a roster move to accomodate him at that time? My gut feeling is no... But, I'm curious when he would have to report in order to get his game check. I sent a query to John Clayton asking this question, but I'm not sure if he'll answer it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 There is an "NFL-did-not-report" list, but I am not positive how it works or if it saves you a roster spot. I will try to look it up. They will probably put him on that if he does not report by Monday or Tuesday. If he shows up today and ready to play they have to play him unless they suspend him or get a roster exemption. - Or I could be wrong - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 This says that if you are on the "did not report" list, which apparently Peters already is, you do not count on the active roster. (Peters was placed on the list a couple weeks ago when they signed CJ Hawthorne). I have no reason to believe this isn't true, but it's also not an official source. It's about Strahan last year when he wasnt sure if he was going to retire. The last spot probably will be used for Michael Strahan, the seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end who is expected to report on Monday after holding out for 36 days while deciding whether to retire. He is currently on the reserve-did not report list and does not count on the roster. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunerev...g/s_525382.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 This says that if you are on the "did not report" list, which apparently Peters already is, you do not count on the active roster. (Peters was placed on the list a couple weeks ago when they signed CJ Hawthorne). I have no reason to believe this isn't true, but it's also not an official source. It's about Strahan last year when he wasnt sure if he was going to retire. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunerev...g/s_525382.html Cool, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIE HARD 1967 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 How about training camp 2011? I hope he shows up in good shape.........he is going to need the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 My point is basically... if he waits until 4:30 on the Friday before the first game to "report"... will he be able to get paid for week 1? Are the Bills obligated to make a roster move to accomodate him at that time? My gut feeling is no... But, I'm curious when he would have to report in order to get his game check. I sent a query to John Clayton asking this question, but I'm not sure if he'll answer it or not. I think you can activate a player the morning of a game, so why wouldnt the Bills be able to do that with a guy like Peters? Again, I am not positive about this but I seem to remember teams activating players the day of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasoninMT Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 SDS - you sure? If he is on the roster... he gets a game check as far as I know. (now, I don't think he has to be "Activated" to be paid...) And the game check is 1/16th of his base salary (not bonuses). If he's on the Non-Football Injury list (which is where I've heard holdouts go during the regular season). Then he won't be paid game checks. I don't know about IR... And it also gets muddied if you're a Veteran at some point in your career, in terms of how much counts in Cap space... I recall one season they cut a vet - and signed him after the first week so they could save a bit of cap room ... back when we were really strapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 SDS - you sure? If he is on the roster... he gets a game check as far as I know. (now, I don't think he has to be "Activated" to be paid...) And the game check is 1/16th of his base salary (not bonuses). If he's on the Non-Football Injury list (which is where I've heard holdouts go during the regular season). Then he won't be paid game checks. I don't know about IR... And it also gets muddied if you're a Veteran at some point in your career, in terms of how much counts in Cap space... I recall one season they cut a vet - and signed him after the first week so they could save a bit of cap room ... back when we were really strapped. He has to pass a physical. The physical could include conditioning if the Bills choose to do it. He could go on PUP if he is physically unable to perform. I don't think he gets a regular game check if that if the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 What I'd like to know is can the Bills go after Peters entire bonus ( not just a part ) under the theory of a breach of contract. If a provision could be inserted in a player's contract where the bonus payment is provisional on a no holdout clause, I'd certainly try to write it from the team's side. Don't know if this would be contra the NFLPA. If not, I'd test it in court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 SDS - you sure? If he is on the roster... he gets a game check as far as I know. (now, I don't think he has to be "Activated" to be paid...) And the game check is 1/16th of his base salary (not bonuses). If he's on the Non-Football Injury list (which is where I've heard holdouts go during the regular season). Then he won't be paid game checks. I don't know about IR... And it also gets muddied if you're a Veteran at some point in your career, in terms of how much counts in Cap space... I recall one season they cut a vet - and signed him after the first week so they could save a bit of cap room ... back when we were really strapped. Holding out means just that... one is not active, one is fined, one is not entitled to one's pay. That is the risk a holdout takes in hopes of a greater reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 No one has really answered the original question so I will try. I think this came up with the Farve saga. If Peters reports, the Bills have 24 hours to put him on the active roster or release him. Because he is already under contract, I do not think he needs to pass a physical before getting paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Voice Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 that is not correct... Yea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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