The Bills made an offer to Price that he had until Tuesday to accept. When Price said that the Bills price wasn't right, team officials held a meeting and decided that they didn't want to lose Price even though the franchise tag will eat up $5.01 million of their cap.
The Bills need help on defense, and they still have room to make a big on a top linebacker. But keeping Price may prevent them from major moves in free agency to help their defense.
Price was disappointed by the Bills decision. He rejected a Bills offer Tuesday that would have paid him $3 million a year and included a $4.5 million signing bonus. His hope in the free agent market was to get a deal in excess of $5 million a year.
It's not out of the question that the Bills retained Price in order to get value in a trade. The problem might be getting a first-round choice. This is considered a good draft for tall receivers with speed.
The Bills need help on defense, and they still have room to make a big on a top linebacker. But keeping Price may prevent them from major moves in free agency to help their defense.
Price was disappointed by the Bills decision. He rejected a Bills offer Tuesday that would have paid him $3 million a year and included a $4.5 million signing bonus. His hope in the free agent market was to get a deal in excess of $5 million a year.
It's not out of the question that the Bills retained Price in order to get value in a trade. The problem might be getting a first-round choice. This is considered a good draft for tall receivers with speed.
Interesting that we offered him such a small contract in respect to what he was asking for. Might as well try I guess.
I also think Clayton is wrong. I think someone will give up a first round pick for price. Yes, the draft has receivers in it, but they are not proven as Price is.
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