major Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 The Buffalo Bills retained Fred Jackson's rights with a one-year tender for the minimum $460,000, according to an NFL source. If this is true, I feel bad for Fred. Fred Jackson is one of the few Bills players that shows heart when he plays. I can't believe we didn't offer him a real deal; especially, in light of having Fred Taylor in for a visit and Lynch's most recent off the field antics. This minimum offer is an insult. Fred Jackson is better than Lynch. What is up at One Bills Drive? Show Fred the money.
Alphadawg7 Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 The Buffalo Bills retained Fred Jackson's rights with a one-year tender for the minimum $460,000, according to an NFL source. If this is true, I feel bad for Fred. Fred Jackson is one of the few Bills players that shows heart when he plays. I can't believe we didn't offer him a real deal; especially, in light of having Fred Taylor in for a visit and Lynch's most recent off the field antics. This minimum offer is an insult. Fred Jackson is better than Lynch. What is up at One Bills Drive? Show Fred the money. Ok, this is like the 5th thread on this including the one just below this on the front page... Hopefully for the last time this is said, but they HAD to give him the one year tender to keep him. It does not mean Buffalo wont offer him a long term contract...this is a formality...
The Dean Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 I don't like it, either. It is better than a crappy long term deal, though (for Fred, that is). I think Fred might actually make out better in the long run, because of the one year tenure, if he continues to play at a high level. I think it is possible that Fred preferred this to what the Bills were offering for a multi-year deal.
The Dean Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Ok, this is like the 5th thread on this including the one just below this on the front page... Hopefully for the last time this is said, but they HAD to give him the one year tender to keep him. It does not mean Buffalo wont offer him a long term contract...this is a formality... Was today the deadline? If so, then I agree, it is likely procedural. I knew they were talking about a multi-year deal.
JPicc2114 Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 I bet he will sign a fairly long term deal before the season starts
Drew026 Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 the whole reason behind the tendering was to continue working on that multi year deal.
BuckyFillUps Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 We only need Freddie for one more year. Then we can draft Joe Mcknight and complete our 1-2 punch. Lynch-McKnight = Deuce-Reggie. I'm sold.
Justice Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 What did you expect from our second rate FO? This strategy can blow up in the Bills' face. What if Freddie receives an offer the Bills won't be willing to match? Then we might have our star RB lost to a possible suspension and no back-up. The Bills should have re-signed FJ months ago.
billsfreak Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 I don't feel sorry for anyone making nearly a half a million dollars per year for playing 16 games of something that they have loved doing since they were young.
nucci Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Ok, this is like the 5th thread on this including the one just below this on the front page... Hopefully for the last time this is said, but they HAD to give him the one year tender to keep him. It does not mean Buffalo wont offer him a long term contract...this is a formality... Stop wasting for breath. It get frustrating. Some just don't get it.
DrDawkinstein Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Stop wasting for breath. It get frustrating. Some just don't get it. exactly, if people arent going to at least read the article, they should read the posts in the threads before reacting.
RayFinkle Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 exactly, if people arent going to at least read the article, they should read the posts in the threads before reacting. Some people just want to find stuff to be outraged about. Forget about the fact that every article, when you actually read it, states it is only a procedure which needs to take place before Friday or else he becomes an UFA.
clumping platelets Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 It's worse at BB.com Some people are just ignorant
ddaryl Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 this one is becoming good comedy... an offer must be tendered otherwise that player becomes an UFA. By tendering the offer the Bills still hold the rights to jackson I am 100% confident a long term deal is being hammered out for Jackson
Justice Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 this one is becoming good comedy... an offer must be tendered otherwise that player becomes an UFA. By tendering the offer the Bills still hold the rights to jackson I am 100% confident a long term deal is being hammered out for Jackson The only problem I have with just a tender is the fact that other teams can offer FJ a large contract that Buffalo will not match. I'd rather have FJ than just about any other FA running back.
clumping platelets Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Jackson is EXCLUSIVE rights free agent............only the Bills can negotiate with him
Ramius Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 The only problem I have with just a tender is the fact that other teams can offer FJ a large contract that Buffalo will not match. I'd rather have FJ than just about any other FA running back. No they can't. He's an ERFA, meaning he's property of the Bills once they tender him. No one can make him any offers. He has 3 choices. Play for the Bills under the tender. Negotiate a long term contract with the Bills. Or Sit the season out.
RayFinkle Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 The only problem I have with just a tender is the fact that other teams can offer FJ a large contract that Buffalo will not match. I'd rather have FJ than just about any other FA running back. Holy crap.
stuckincincy Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 The only problem I have with just a tender is the fact that other teams can offer FJ a large contract that Buffalo will not match. That's my understanding. I guess that since he was undrafted, a bidding team won't have to suffer a draft pick loss if they sign him.
RayFinkle Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 That's my understanding. I guess that since he was undrafted, a bidding team won't have to suffer a draft pick loss if they sign him. Et tu Brute?
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