MDFINFAN
07-14-2003, 03:10 PM
Bills, Winfield in no rush to get contract extension done
Buffalo
Since general manager Tom Donahoe took over the reins in Buffalotwo and a half years ago, there has been an overhaul of epic proportions. There are only seven players left on the roster Donahoe inherited after the team ripped up the carpeting and tore out the walls of the offense last offseason and the defense this offseason. CB Antoine Winfield is one of those players who survived the reconstruction, but it will be interesting to see what his future holds. This season is the final year in Winfield’s contract, and the way we hear it, there’s no rush on either end to get an extension done. It’s not because of dissatisfaction though. The Bills certainly want to re-sign him, but they may let it slide until next offseason, under the belief that Winfield or his agent won’t be pushing to get a deal done either. Winfield has been a fine cover corner for the Bills and an even better run supporter. He’s part of the team’s up-and-coming tandem of OhioStatecorners along with Nate Clements, and there’s little doubt Buffalowould like to keep that intact, especially after this year’s overhaul on defense. However, one thing about apathy that could bite the Bills in the long run is, if the pass rush improves, Winfield’s numbers could spike, and that could cost the Bills more money to keep him.
Buffalo (http://profootballweekly.com/PFW/The+Way+We+Hear+It/default.htm?mode=afceast)
Buffalo
Since general manager Tom Donahoe took over the reins in Buffalotwo and a half years ago, there has been an overhaul of epic proportions. There are only seven players left on the roster Donahoe inherited after the team ripped up the carpeting and tore out the walls of the offense last offseason and the defense this offseason. CB Antoine Winfield is one of those players who survived the reconstruction, but it will be interesting to see what his future holds. This season is the final year in Winfield’s contract, and the way we hear it, there’s no rush on either end to get an extension done. It’s not because of dissatisfaction though. The Bills certainly want to re-sign him, but they may let it slide until next offseason, under the belief that Winfield or his agent won’t be pushing to get a deal done either. Winfield has been a fine cover corner for the Bills and an even better run supporter. He’s part of the team’s up-and-coming tandem of OhioStatecorners along with Nate Clements, and there’s little doubt Buffalowould like to keep that intact, especially after this year’s overhaul on defense. However, one thing about apathy that could bite the Bills in the long run is, if the pass rush improves, Winfield’s numbers could spike, and that could cost the Bills more money to keep him.
Buffalo (http://profootballweekly.com/PFW/The+Way+We+Hear+It/default.htm?mode=afceast)