Lurker Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Don't feel too bad for him. He was limited but made almost $612K for half a year's work. How big was his signing bonus? Four game checks @ $612,000 translated over 16 games would put his 2008 contract at $2.4 million. Somehow that seems too large to me....
Steely Dan Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I couldn't tell the difference between plays he lead blocked on and runs he didn't.
Kelly the Dog Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 How big was his signing bonus? Four game checks @ $612,000 translated over 16 games would put his 2008 contract at $2.4 million. Somehow that seems too large to me.... I was thinking that he meant since he was on the opening day roster as a veteran, his entire paycheck was guaranteed. Signed a one-year, $605,010 contract. 2009: Free Agent
Bufluv Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I'm still trying to get the link, but it was here: http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-3-189...cut-Barnes.html
eball Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Interesting move. They can't cut him if he's hurt unless they pay an injury settlement, correct?
The Dean Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?showtopic=73114
webtoe Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Interesting move. They can't cut him if he's hurt unless they pay an injury settlement, correct? Is it possible they cut him, because they need the roster spot, but plan to bring him back later. He might be a little banged up and was going to miss a few weeks. He is not really a risk to be picked up by anybody, and they can just cut McIntyre once he gets back. I am sure it would not cost them too much.
Bufluv Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I think he was cleared to play, although he was inactive... therefore this may just be a regular "release". Its a surprise move, but he did lay the ball on the turf both times he touched the ball. Fortunately they weren't turnovers
lets_go_bills Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 This move surprised me. I really liked Barnes and thought the Bills did too. But I trust the FO.
nobody Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I would guess they were looking for more special teams experience.
The Dean Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I would guess they were looking for more special teams experience. ...and for someone who just might throw a freaking block and clear a path for Marshawn. Barnes wasn't getting it done!
Sen. John Blutarsky Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I would guess they were looking for more special teams experience. coverage teams have been a little dicey. Darian gets his check, and if we win it all a ring. Thanks for stopping in we appreciate your efforts sir.
VOR Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I was thinking that he meant since he was on the opening day roster as a veteran, his entire paycheck was guaranteed. Yep. And in addition to his salary, he got a small ($6,720K) bonus, probably for working-out with the team or something like that. According to Clumpy's numbers.
robkmil Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Weird! Another Crowell-type move? Is thus due to Barnes' injury? I liked the guy
The Dean Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Is thus due to Barnes' injury? I liked the guy Did you read the other responses in the thread before you posted? Just curious.
Pyrite Gal Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Yep. And in addition to his salary, he got a small ($6,720K) bonus, probably for working-out with the team or something like that. According to Clumpy's numbers. I think that any player who is on the roster for two games gets a full season pay (whether they are on the opening day roster or not). The NFLPA insisted upon this so that teams would not get in the business of signing and cutting players as a mechanism for avoiding cash payouts. Barnes will do quite well financially even if he is cut.
jarthur31 Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Does ML even need a FB? I think it keeps him from hitting the hole faster and harder. It's late and please don't take my comments on a different tangent.
eball Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 He was a real character. That he was, but I have to agree I was questioning his blocking contributions towards the Bills' running game. You've got to hand it to the guy for giving up his body, though. I recall a KO return in the Seattle game in which Barnes absolutely threw himself into a blocker -- most violent collision I've seen in a while.
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