All you guys who think Ralph's strategy will be to sign a few big time free agents this spring as a way for making up for keeping Jauron are going to be in for a let down, I just wanted to let you know that right now.
The Bills will spend the mass majority of their money IN HOUSE.
* Getting Trent Edwards locked up to a long term deal will be a top priority. If memory serves me correct he only signed for 3 years on his rookie deal and year three is coming. I remember Charlie Casserly saying earlier in the year he'd figure to cost $8-9 million per year.
* WHether you think its unpopular or not, getting Jason Peters done is the other big priority. Agreed or not, the guy has now made two straight Pro bowls at a premier position (LT)- he is drastically underpaid in regards to the TOp 10 paid LT in the NFL, and Buffalo was said they would negotiate with him when he returned last year. You can flame away, but if Buffalo does nothing with his contract again this offseason, the perception from the league will be worse than it already is (if possible). He'll have to be dealt with. Those of you who think Chambers is even in the same league are fools.
* Fred Jackson will get a substantial, much deserved raise.
* They already made a big "splash" by giving Lee Evans money.
So those of you thinking we're going out and getting a Suggs or Scott are fooling yourselves. We'll sign a few guys, maybe bring back Crowell, maybe get a few mid level players.
But anyone thinking at this point Ralph is going to spend his money on a few key guys, or trading for a guy like Gonzalez, are sadly mistaken-- again.
The Bills will spend the mass majority of their money IN HOUSE.
* Getting Trent Edwards locked up to a long term deal will be a top priority. If memory serves me correct he only signed for 3 years on his rookie deal and year three is coming. I remember Charlie Casserly saying earlier in the year he'd figure to cost $8-9 million per year.
* WHether you think its unpopular or not, getting Jason Peters done is the other big priority. Agreed or not, the guy has now made two straight Pro bowls at a premier position (LT)- he is drastically underpaid in regards to the TOp 10 paid LT in the NFL, and Buffalo was said they would negotiate with him when he returned last year. You can flame away, but if Buffalo does nothing with his contract again this offseason, the perception from the league will be worse than it already is (if possible). He'll have to be dealt with. Those of you who think Chambers is even in the same league are fools.
* Fred Jackson will get a substantial, much deserved raise.
* They already made a big "splash" by giving Lee Evans money.
So those of you thinking we're going out and getting a Suggs or Scott are fooling yourselves. We'll sign a few guys, maybe bring back Crowell, maybe get a few mid level players.
But anyone thinking at this point Ralph is going to spend his money on a few key guys, or trading for a guy like Gonzalez, are sadly mistaken-- again.
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