Sherman Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/07/...eal-for-stroud/ Peters/Jackson are you watching what going to off season activites does for negotiations?
TimGraham Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 It has been extended for two years and restructured: Four years total, $29 million with $12 million in guarantees.
bourbonboy Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 FWIW - here's Rotoworld's take: Stroud is essentially getting a new four-year, $28 million contract. $12 million is guaranteed and he'll get $16M in the first two seasons. Stroud turns 31 in June, battled injuries in each of the 2005-2007 seasons, and isn't nearly the pass rusher he once was. It's pretty surprising that the Bills are extending his deal when he was already signed through 2010. http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...NFL&id=1429 This ain't gonna make Peters or Jackson any happier, that's for sure!
Coach Tuesday Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 How could it be that the deal adds no new years? If true, it should go down as one of the dumbest moves by any franchise in any sport, ever.
Coach Tuesday Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks Tim. That makes more sense. PFT reported that there was no extension, just a raise, which almost made me vomit.
FluffHead Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 How could it be that the deal adds no new years? If true, it should go down as one of the dumbest moves by any franchise in any sport, ever. I beleive it adds two more years.
KD in CA Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Wait........you mean if a guy will just STFU, show up, play hard and play well the Bills will actually reward him with a contract extension before it's due??
The Big Cat Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 How could it be that the deal adds no new years? If true, it should go down as one of the dumbest moves by any franchise in any sport, ever. Why?
Coach Tuesday Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I beleive it adds two more years. Yes, that's what Tim Graham now says. PFT's report was wrong. I'll relax now.
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 How could it be that the deal adds no new years? If true, it should go down as one of the dumbest moves by any franchise in any sport, ever. It's a 4 year deal. He was signed through 2010 previously. Sounds like 2 additional years.
Coach Tuesday Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Why? Because (although it's now academic, as the report was wrong, and there was in fact an extension), you don't just give a guy a raise without the team getting anything in return.
Magox Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 What's your problem? The problem is that we will be spending an additional $4.75 Million this year, when I believe most people weren't counting on this. I like Stroud, but $8.25 is a lot to fork over. Does he deserve it? I suppose so. It isn't the signing that I'm upset with, it is that I didn't take that into account, and now that will leave less money to sign or resign other players. This definitely limits what we can do through out the rest of FA. That is the problem
BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Wait........you mean if a guy will just STFU, show up, play hard and play well the Bills will actually reward him with a contract extension before it's due?? CRAZY!
GG Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Wait........you mean if a guy will just STFU, show up, play hard and play well the Bills will actually reward him with a contract extension before it's due?? You forgot to add that he has to have a high motor and bring his lunch pail to work.
DaGimp Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 this is why the rest of these jokers can be traded or just leave
The Big Cat Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Because (although it's now academic, as the report was wrong, and there was in fact an extension), you don't just give a guy a raise without the team getting anything in return. I see. Well, you jumped on the superlative pretty quickly, and I wondered if you considered his original contract, whether there were gentlemen's agreements made based on incentives when he signed, etc. The problem is that we will be spending an additional $4.75 Million this year, when I believe most people weren't counting on this. I like Stroud, but $8.25 is a lot to fork over. Does he deserve it? I suppose so. It isn't the signing that I'm upset with, it is that I didn't take that into account, and now that will leave less money to sign or resign other players. This definitely limits what we can do through out the rest of FA. That is the problem Throughout the rest of FA? Seriously? How much more were you expecting? The draft is less than three weeks away. Do you have the exact numbers? Do you know that this will affect the Peters/Jackson negotiations? Me thinks you don't.
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