Mr. Miyagi
03-12-2003, 12:32 PM
http://espn.go.com/nfl/columns/clayton_john/1522258.html
The franchising of Price was pure brilliance by general manager Tom Donahoe. From the start, the Bills knew they couldn't afford to keep Price and rebuild their defense. With the acquisition of Drew Bledsoe last year along with having high-priced offensive players Eric Moulds, Ruben Brown and Mike Williams, the Bills couldn't afford to pay Price more than $3 million a year and still have enough money left over to spend on defense.
Donahoe franchised Price, which caught him off guard at first. Being a smart businessman, Donahoe let Price shop around quickly to determine his market. Atlanta was interested and was willing to pay him $5 million a year. The Falcons and Bills danced the trade-talk dance and eventually settled on the Falcons trading the Bills their first-round choice.
The Bills signed Spikes after Cincinnati declined to match Buffalo's offer sheet. The Bills had enough money to make a bid for defensive tackle Sam Adams. They had the 23rd pick in the draft. For receiving help, they had the money to sign Kevin Dyson, Bobby Shaw, Curtis Conway or whoever else might appeal to their offense. Brilliant.
TD comes with good credentials. WOW. :hail: TD
The franchising of Price was pure brilliance by general manager Tom Donahoe. From the start, the Bills knew they couldn't afford to keep Price and rebuild their defense. With the acquisition of Drew Bledsoe last year along with having high-priced offensive players Eric Moulds, Ruben Brown and Mike Williams, the Bills couldn't afford to pay Price more than $3 million a year and still have enough money left over to spend on defense.
Donahoe franchised Price, which caught him off guard at first. Being a smart businessman, Donahoe let Price shop around quickly to determine his market. Atlanta was interested and was willing to pay him $5 million a year. The Falcons and Bills danced the trade-talk dance and eventually settled on the Falcons trading the Bills their first-round choice.
The Bills signed Spikes after Cincinnati declined to match Buffalo's offer sheet. The Bills had enough money to make a bid for defensive tackle Sam Adams. They had the 23rd pick in the draft. For receiving help, they had the money to sign Kevin Dyson, Bobby Shaw, Curtis Conway or whoever else might appeal to their offense. Brilliant.
TD comes with good credentials. WOW. :hail: TD