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It's a fate that befalls a handful of players every year: unheralded late-round or undrafted find proves to be a revelation during his first few years, yet he can't cash in on his achievement during free agency because of his club's exclusive rights. That's precisely the situation facing Bills RB Fred Jackson. By most measures, the 27-year-old Coe College product has been a tremendous asset for Buffalo the last two years. The consummate teammate and citizen, he was at his best in '08, running for 571 yards and adding 317 yards on receptions as a no-nonsense complement and injury-replacement to Marshawn Lynch.
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Re: Jackson may need to accept Bills' low-ball tender
OK. I wonder if that writer got money for that piece."Heck, now I am glad his overrated arce made the pro bowl, else we would have only got a 3rd." ~ yordad
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Re: Jackson may need to accept Bills' low-ball tender
He should get paid...After all the money the organization has thrown at role players like Kelsay and Denney, Freddy should be seeing some significant money coming his way. He brings far more to the team than those two shlubs."The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
Ronald Reagan
40th president of US (1911 - 2004)
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Re: Jackson may need to accept Bills' low-ball tender
it's a wait and see situation...
I believe the Bills will offer him a multi-year contract...
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If the Bills don't offer him a Multi-Year deal then they damn well better intend to tender him with a 1st and 3rd Rd tender next year because he will have huge value and we better have Omon get more time this season then just in one game because he'll be the #2 in 2010.COMING SOON...
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I agree with what you said about Jackson, but not Omon. He will be released before he is Lynch's primary back-up.Originally posted by DraftBoy
If this FO doesn't offer him a respectable deal, they deserve to be **** on by every agent and FA out there.
They have a chance to make a statement to the rest of their team and the NFL that if you come to our organization and perform without acting like a whining little *****, we will pay you even though we aren't obligated.
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What in the wrld makes you think Omon is getting cut before he even gets a shot to really show us what he can do?Originally posted by jamze132
Kid had 6 total carries in 2008 yet we've determined everything there is that can do?COMING SOON...
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We shouldn't drag Omon into this discussion... But... 6 opportunities in your rookie year is a big deal. I saw nothing to write home about.
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Yep, gotta agree. Well, let me rephrase, I would hope thats what the Bills do.Originally posted by ddaryl
After McGee, Williams, Parrish, Denney, and Kelsay, this is another one of those.
But the truth is, hes better than any of them probably so the Bills would have to actually pay decent money... so they probably will stick it to him.
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THIS is one guy you sign at all costs! HE needs to be a Bill for life..we need more players like him!Comment
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Omon will not be the primary backup to Lynch going into a season. Ever.Originally posted by DraftBoyComment
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Get em, Ralph!
Lowball!Comment
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Re: Jackson may need to accept Bills' low-ball tender
This is an easy negotiation. With the CBA expiring, he has little leverage, he has 4 years before he has service time for unrestricted FA.
If you think he deserves the highest tender (first and 3rd) after this year, you are nuts. He is a RB, they aren't worth that. In fact, the 2nd round tender ($1.5M last year) is probably enough to disuade teams from signing him. The first round tender ($2M last year) is certain to keep teams from signing him. If they do, a 1st round pick is more than enough compensation, considering he won't be starting with Lynch there.
So, if you go high and assume he gets the higher tenders (assuming about 10% in tender increase each year), you have the contract to offer him:
- $500K tender as a Exclusive FA in 2009
- $2.4M tender as RFA in 2010
- $2.7M tender as RFA in 2011
- $$3M tender in RFA in 2012
So the Bills can hold onto his rights for the next 4 years for about $8.6M, before he reaches unrestricted FA on the wrong side of 30.
If you ask me, if the Bills offer him 4 years/$8.5M with some up-front money ($3M - $4M), they are negotiating fairly. I realize you guys think he deserves miore given his production, but the fact is he doesn't have a lot of options. That is the system, and the Bills aren't a charity.Comment
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No we are not a charity but how is it going to hurt to give the guy a little extra when we aren't obligated? We do have this little extra pocket change for selling our souls to Toronto...Originally posted by NE39Comment
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they should franchise him.Comment
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