No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

[ThunderGun]

Per Rotoworld:

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5307/jairus-byrd

Sources tell the Buffalo News that Bills franchise player Jairus Byrd will not report to training camp.

As expected. Technically, Byrd is not "holding out" because he has not signed his one-year $6.916 million franchise tender. Therefore, the Bills can not fine him. Byrd will only feel the pain financially if he skips regular season games, a move we don't expect him to pull off. He'll likely continue to work out on his own and then sign the tender a week or two before the Sept. 8 opener. Byrd and the Bills missed the July 15 deadline to sign a long-term deal. Jul 25 - 1:46 PM

[better days]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

Trying to get the Bills to rescind the tag for next year. He is only hurting himself by missing Camp.

[Guest]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

He has laid down his cards and now needs to follow through until the end of August.

[Meathead]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

i dont see any reason why the bills would promise not to tag him again. let him do what he wants, hes not going to forfeit any paychecks so he shows up when he shows up. and if he doesnt negotiate a reasonable deal next offseason then they just tag him again and prepare to move on the following season with somebody else. they get him for two seasons with close to zero risk, no guaranteed money, and time to prepare his successor

with that said, i still hope they find a way to keep him long term but if hes not willing to be reasonable then hes really just hurting himself

[stuckincincy]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

i dont see any reason why the bills would promise not to tag him again. let him do what he wants, hes not going to forfeit any paychecks so he shows up when he shows up. and if he doesnt negotiate a reasonable deal next offseason then they just tag him again and prepare to move on the following season with somebody else. they get him for two seasons with close to zero risk, no guaranteed money, and time to prepare his successor

with that said, i still hope they find a way to keep him long term but if hes not willing to be reasonable then hes really just hurting himself

That's good plan for the Bills. The risk would be if he dogs it, or milks injuries. Both of which I doubt - by all accounts I've heard, he's a straight shooter.

[OpIv37]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

I don't see any way they keep him long term, unless Byrd fires Parker. Too much bad blood.

[EDS]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

Alienating their best defender should be a winning move for the Bills.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

WTF is wrong with this kid? Damn it to hell. Let him sit and rot.

[justasportsfan]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

Does he expect to show up when season starts and automatically start in Pettines system?
I doubt he starts and how does he expect to get a bigger paycheck from other teams next year while sitting on the bench?

[tatersalad]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

Buffalo has no reason to rescind that tag next yr. and Parker is just tough to deal with!! I agree whole heartedly they will tag him again, so the who blinks first loses game has started

[DieHrdBillsFan23]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

If they plan on tagging Byrd again next year, they better move quickly to sign Spiller and Wood to long term deals, because they won't have any way to hold on to them when FA starts with a deal in place.

[stuckincincy]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

Does he expect to show up when season starts and automatically start in Pettines system?
I doubt he starts and how does he expect to get a bigger paycheck from other teams next year while sitting on the bench?

Probably will start. Byrd's a seasoned vet, and moreover, a defensive safety vet - they get an excellent view of offensive formations and tendencies.

I'm happy about the coaching changes - but football has been played for over a hundred years, so I doubt Pettine has descended from the heavens clutching a plan never before seen.

[justasportsfan]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

Probably will start. Byrd's a seasoned vet, and moreover, a defensive safety vet - they get an excellent view of offensive formations and tendencies.

I'm happy about the coaching changes - but football has been played for over a hundred years, so I doubt Pettine has descended from the heavens clutching a plan never before seen.

I agree. But, he may also end up being a headless chicken running around not knowing where he nor his teammates are supposed to be. I'm pretty sure that Wanny and Pettine have different terminologies as well.

Under Wanny , not only did Byrd and his teammates know where they were supposed to be, even the opponents knew. This time, Marrio said himself he doesn't what his position is or who is going to be blitzing.

[stuckincincy]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

Under Wanny , not only did Byrd and his teammates know where they were supposed to be, even the opponents knew.

Sad but true...

[OpIv37]

Re: No surprise: Byrd will not report to Training Camp

I agree. But, he may also end up being a headless chicken running around not knowing where he nor his teammates are supposed to be. I'm pretty sure that Wanny and Pettine have different terminologies as well.

Under Wanny , not only did Byrd and his teammates know where they were supposed to be, even the opponents knew. This time, Marrio said himself he doesn't what his position is or who is going to be blitzing.

so, you're saying he's going to be Aaron Williams?