The Dean Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 This just in: http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news...pickmaybin.html excerpt JOHN WAWROW The Associated Press PITTSFORD, N.Y. - Contract talks between the Buffalo Bills and first-round draft pick Aaron Maybin are stalled, and neither side is offering positive signs a deal is close. Neither the team nor Maybin's camp will offer specifics on how far apart they are, but the Bills are becoming concerned that the defensive end, selected 11th overall out of Penn State, will not report soon enough to be ready for the regular season in less than four weeks.
nemhoff Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Their rookie pay scale system is so messed up. They should go the NBA route...frustrating.
DIE HARD 1967 Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 I really want him to sign but the fans should be suspicious, I really believe the Bills are questioning his true value and that all started at mini camp. I mean what does a team do if they are unimpressed, and the guy wants more money then most veterans make in this league? I guess you pay and hope for the best or you trade him! Better think about that!
BillsGuyInMalta Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 Ugh...our franchise seems like a joke sometimes.
Endless Ike Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 whiskey tango foxtrot he's !@#$ing us... Now, even if he sucks it'll be one more year before we know for sure, because everyone will write it off to "just missing camp." it completely retards his potential....probably because he's a retard god damn it.
Chandler#81 Posted August 18, 2009 Posted August 18, 2009 dammit! I want to hit something. Can I shoot the messemger?
2003Contenders Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I find this whole thing to be really bizarre. Maybin was a borderline reach at 11 and should be EXCITED that he has the opportunity to get paid whatever the Bills are offering. I know, I know. It is business. But maybe while he and his greedy buddy Lavar continue this holdout, the light may suddenly comes on for Chris Ellis that makes Maybin expendable after all... Of course, I am overreacting. Th reality is that he will sign on the dotted line soon. I mean he has to, right? What possible advantage does he have to sitting out this year? If he re-enters the draft in 2010, he's probably not even a Day 1 pick. The Bills hold all the cards, and they know that. Hence, they can afford to be rigid, especially if Maybin is as raw as some reports suggest, meaning that he is unlikely to make a big impact this year anyway.
H2o Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 This just in: http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news...pickmaybin.html excerpt Just reading the first few lines you can grasp how much catching up Aaron is going to have to attempt to do, "As of Tuesday, Maybin has missed 21 practices, 15 walkthroughs, countless film study sessions and two preseason games since the Bills opened camp in suburban Rochester on July 25." That's alot of reps at full speed and alot of information in the film room to have missed out on. The longer he's out, the less likely he will be any sort of a factor this season. So what if he's just a "pass rushing specialist". He needs to have his tail in here working with the players and coaches trying to get himself ready for the MNF season opener. He still needs to learn the defensive plays and responsibilities. Almost half of his opportunity for progression and conditioning have been tossed away. I also don't buy, "He was crying because he couldn't be on the field" and "This Crabtree kid is messing everyone else up" . Bull crap. Search for the common ground of compromise and get your butt in here.
The Dean Posted August 19, 2009 Author Posted August 19, 2009 dammit! I want to hit something. Can I shoot the messemger? Warrow, right? I'm pretty shocked and disappointed by this. I still think something gets done very soon, but I am less optimistic than before.
davefan66 Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Warrow, right? I'm pretty shocked and disappointed by this. I still think something gets done very soon, but I am less optimistic than before. With the reports last week a deal was close, I was pretty excited. Now, I don't see this getting done until after the first game of the season to be honest. Just has that feeling. Honestly, he is just scr*wing himself and his future.
nodnarb Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 This is the Achilles heel of the NFL. But no matter what Maybin says, the responsibility to get this done is his. As if the Bills don't want him in camp. As if the Bills aren't offering a fair and appropriate deal. Yeah right. Maybin can say "business side of things" all he wants. He is showing his true colors by not firing his agent and getting a deal done. This is ridiculous, and a real embarrassment and distraction for the team.
Jeff Wright's Mullet Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I am really disappointed in Aaron Maybin and his long holdout. This guy was a one year wonder at Penn St, his is an undersized NFL DE and has alot to learn at the OLB position. But his priorities are about the almighty $$$$ just like his "mentor" Lavar Arrington. His agent Charlie Fields is a former Penn St football player who majored in Human Development and Family studies according to Wikipedia. This is hardly the pedigree of an NFL agent. I do not blame the Bills for his hold out, he is clearly waiting for Crabtree to sign and then leverage his deal for as much money as possible. Meanwhile he has missed 4 weeks of training camp and will probably at best have a minor impact in the second half of the season. Screw you Maybin, Arrington and Fields.
Rico Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I really want him to sign but the fans should be suspicious, I really believe the Bills are questioning his true value and that all started at mini camp. I mean what does a team do if they are unimpressed, and the guy wants more money then most veterans make in this league? I guess you pay and hope for the best or you trade him! Better think about that! Should've thought about it before they drafted him.
ThereIsNoDog Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Tell him he has a 24-hour deadline to sign the offer or else he'll have to sit-out the year and re-enter the draft next year. Enough is enough.
Trader Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 Should've thought about it before they drafted him. We are closing in on a date very soon where Brandon will make him an offer either to sign or cash comes off the table. His Value to the team will start to fall. To some extent it already has.
Nanker Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 This just in: http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news...pickmaybin.html excerpt I'm smelling a rat, a big rat. Either this guy is poisoned, or his agents are smoking crack. Even if this guy signs in August, it'll take years before he's considered a Bill in my book.
drunkenirishmann Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 I with everyone else here. Each day hos value becomes less and less to the Bills. Like it's been already mentioned he was somewhat a reach @ pick 11. For him to intentional delay signing because of Crabtree (knowing that Crab wants TOP dollar) is just pure greed. I imagine him and his agent think Crabtree is going to get some huge contract, so they can justify what he should get. If this goes on much longer I wouldn't even care if management makes an example of him and let him wait till next years draft. (Eventually some team is going to have to do this so rookies will stop holding teams hostage) Enough is enough.
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 This just in: http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news...pickmaybin.html excerpt I get the feeling Maybin is hiding an injury or other issue, why else is he jolding out for 100 more dollars???
bills_fan Posted August 19, 2009 Posted August 19, 2009 He will have one role this year....3rd and long, see QB, get QB. He will rely on speed and natural talent, rather than learning the defensive system. He will have no coverage responsibilities or other defensive tasks. I don't like the holdout any more than anyone else here, but I don't think it will change his role from what it would have been anyway. Best case scenario (and I'm not comparing the players, just the impact)...Cornelius Bennett in 1987.
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