PromoTheRobot Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Show me the money, Russ. When I stopped by the Bills' training camp in August, several persons there told me that Stroud, who never missed a practice, was "playing with a chip on his shoulder," acting as if he had something to prove and as if he couldn't wait to prove it. Stroud didn't dispute that. Nor did he dispute rumors that he jokingly reminds management it will want to talk to him -- and not the other way around -- later this season about a contract extension. If Stroud has a season that matches the Seattle game, then he's earned a fat raise. I just hope we can afford fat raises for Evans, Peters, and whoever else decides they need more respect. PTR
BeastMode54 Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Show me the money, Russ. When I stopped by the Bills' training camp in August, several persons there told me that Stroud, who never missed a practice, was "playing with a chip on his shoulder," acting as if he had something to prove and as if he couldn't wait to prove it. Stroud didn't dispute that. Nor did he dispute rumors that he jokingly reminds management it will want to talk to him -- and not the other way around -- later this season about a contract extension. If Stroud has a season that matches the Seattle game, then he's earned a fat raise. I just hope we can afford fat raises for Evans, Peters, and whoever else decides they need more respect. PTR I thought they restructured the deal before he came in?
kota Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 they made the remainder of his contract guarnteed. He didn't get a raise.
ans4e64 Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Can someone tell me how Stroud wanting to be a Bill for a lot longer is a bad thing?
nucci Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Can someone tell me how Stroud wanting to be a Bill for a lot longer is a bad thing? I don't think that was suggested.
d_wag Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 wasn't this common knowledge? other DT"s traded in the off-season got fat new deals right off the bat (i.e. rogers and jenkins).......the bills were fortunate that stroud didn't kick off as well and demand the same.........no doubt he'll be knocking if he has another "pro bowl" type year
ans4e64 Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 I don't think that was suggested. Maybe it was just me, but I felt like it was negative when the original poster said, "add him to the list of players who want a new deal." I guess that doesn't have to mean its bad, just seemed like it to me as a first reaction. Anyway, lets hope we can lock him for a number of years.
truth on hold Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 they made the remainder of his contract guarnteed. He didn't get a raise. how many years are on his contract?
d_wag Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 how many years are on his contract? signed through 2010
lets_go_bills Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 He has two years left (including this year). The end of his deal brings him to the age of 32. If we extend him, I only want two more years put on his deal.
nucci Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Maybe it was just me, but I felt like it was negative when the original poster said, "add him to the list of players who want a new deal." I guess that doesn't have to mean its bad, just seemed like it to me as a first reaction. Anyway, lets hope we can lock him for a number of years. Ok - I think he was just saying that we have a few star players needing new deals soon.
ans4e64 Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 He has two years left (including this year). The end of his deal brings him to the age of 32. If we extend him, I only want two more years put on his deal. We'll make sure your wishes get sent in to Russ.
Kelly the Dog Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 He has two years left (including this year). The end of his deal brings him to the age of 32. If we extend him, I only want two more years put on his deal. No, we have him for three years counting this year. But if he has a Pro Bowl season, he will want to be re-structured. He's only making about 3.5 mil a season. http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/p...NFL&id=1429 4/14/2005: Signed a five-year, $31.5 million contract. The deal included a $6.5 million signing bonus and contains $12.5 million in total guarantees. 2008: $3 million, 2009: $3.5 million, 2010: $4 million, 2011: Free Agent
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 they made the remainder of his contract guarnteed. He didn't get a raise. my understanding was that they restructured his existing deal and he lost about $2M, but has the ability to make most, if not all of that back in incentives
drnykterstein Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Yeah its getting crazy. 7-8 Million to Evans, 8-9 Million to Peters, and then.. what 5-6 Mill to stroud? That is a lot of dough. No wonder the Bills are sending Crowell packing.
inkman Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Yeah its getting crazy. 7-8 Million to Evans, 8-9 Million to Peters, and then.. what 5-6 Mill to stroud? Are you serious or did you forget the ?
2003Contenders Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 It's nice to see quality plays WANTING contract extensions to stay in Buffalo.
PromoTheRobot Posted September 11, 2008 Author Posted September 11, 2008 Yeah its getting crazy. 7-8 Million to Evans, 8-9 Million to Peters, and then.. what 5-6 Mill to stroud? That is a lot of dough. No wonder the Bills are sending Crowell packing. To respond to ans4e64 I wasn't complaining or being negative. Only pointing out that as we get better we are going to have to make some new deals. Eventually you can't pay everyone so choices may have to get made. We're not there yet. Hopefully we won't get there too soon. PTR
SuperKillerRobots Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 No, we have him for three years counting this year. But if he has a Pro Bowl season, he will want to be re-structured. He's only making about 3.5 mil a season.http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/p...NFL&id=1429 I thought that when we traded for him it was said (not sure where or by whom) that he had 3 years and roughly $18mm left on his contract and the Bills converted it all into guarantees. It looks like you have about $10mm in that quote. I wonder if he had roster bonuses or something like that that made the deal worth more. I find it hard to believe that he is OK with only making $3mm this year, even if it is guaranteed. All the better is we are though...
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