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I don't know who in the world posted that a "source within the organization" says the Bills have reached a deal with Coles; but whomever wrote it is full of ****.. Sorry to tell you.
Coles as of now has NOT signed with the Bills. And as of last night, Coles' agent, Roosevelt Barnes was on the phone with other teams trying to set up more visits for his client
To my knowledge, Buffalo's offer was not acceptable to him. I don't even think Cinci made him an offer after listening to his contract demands, and if they did it was for a small enough amount to have him cut his visit short.
I'm told that Coles is now even considering re-visiting the NY Jets.
Believe me, nobody over the past few days wanted to break a "Coles signs with Buffalo" story more than me. At around 4pm yesterday I know that Brandon spoke with Barnes on the phone. NO deal was reached.
This has been really confusing and I will mostly clear this up now.. Coles gambled on his value by walking away from $6M in guarentees with the Jets, and he lost. He's in no rush to sign anywhere if he feels that its a contract that underpays him (in his estimation). At 31 years old, it's likely his last bigger payday, so he's going to explore all his possibilities.
If his agent doesn't find interest elsewhere and we're the only offer on the table then he will end up signing here. I doubt he would just retire. To my knowledge, the Bills haven't placed a deadline for him to accept an offer. Personally, I think they should, and they may, maybe even today for all I know. But I doubt it. Buffalo will be real busy today hosting free agents.
Speaking of busy, an admin here may want to change the board back to the "busy" server (you know what I mean) because there is going to be a lot of activity today and Im sure a ton of traffic here. I couldn't get on here last night for well over a hour to post some news and I figure it will be busier today?
I think the BIlls expect big time Marshawn to get 4 games. They are bent on getting a quality RB on the roster. and I expect us to land June, he really fits our defense well. Pat Thomas is a lot like Ellison (athletic, but undersized and not very productive). So we'll see what happens. Bringing Peterson in on Thursday shows that the BIlls will at least entertain the possibility of moving Poz outside.
Anyway, regarding Coles.. Resolution can literally come at any minute, but your probably wasting time (like I've been) waiting for it. I dont think he wants to play for Buffalo, at least not for whatever we offered (and nobody can confirm for sure what it was)--- and I'm telling you now I heard rumblings he may revisit the Jets still.
He can drag on for another week, or he could sign with Buffalo or another team today.. Truth is, I really don't know and I think my guess, or even the Bills guess, is as good as anyone else's here.
Sorry..
Coles as of now has NOT signed with the Bills. And as of last night, Coles' agent, Roosevelt Barnes was on the phone with other teams trying to set up more visits for his client
To my knowledge, Buffalo's offer was not acceptable to him. I don't even think Cinci made him an offer after listening to his contract demands, and if they did it was for a small enough amount to have him cut his visit short.
I'm told that Coles is now even considering re-visiting the NY Jets.
Believe me, nobody over the past few days wanted to break a "Coles signs with Buffalo" story more than me. At around 4pm yesterday I know that Brandon spoke with Barnes on the phone. NO deal was reached.
This has been really confusing and I will mostly clear this up now.. Coles gambled on his value by walking away from $6M in guarentees with the Jets, and he lost. He's in no rush to sign anywhere if he feels that its a contract that underpays him (in his estimation). At 31 years old, it's likely his last bigger payday, so he's going to explore all his possibilities.
If his agent doesn't find interest elsewhere and we're the only offer on the table then he will end up signing here. I doubt he would just retire. To my knowledge, the Bills haven't placed a deadline for him to accept an offer. Personally, I think they should, and they may, maybe even today for all I know. But I doubt it. Buffalo will be real busy today hosting free agents.
Speaking of busy, an admin here may want to change the board back to the "busy" server (you know what I mean) because there is going to be a lot of activity today and Im sure a ton of traffic here. I couldn't get on here last night for well over a hour to post some news and I figure it will be busier today?
I think the BIlls expect big time Marshawn to get 4 games. They are bent on getting a quality RB on the roster. and I expect us to land June, he really fits our defense well. Pat Thomas is a lot like Ellison (athletic, but undersized and not very productive). So we'll see what happens. Bringing Peterson in on Thursday shows that the BIlls will at least entertain the possibility of moving Poz outside.
Anyway, regarding Coles.. Resolution can literally come at any minute, but your probably wasting time (like I've been) waiting for it. I dont think he wants to play for Buffalo, at least not for whatever we offered (and nobody can confirm for sure what it was)--- and I'm telling you now I heard rumblings he may revisit the Jets still.
He can drag on for another week, or he could sign with Buffalo or another team today.. Truth is, I really don't know and I think my guess, or even the Bills guess, is as good as anyone else's here.
Sorry..
"Expect rejection, but expect more to overcome it." 
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