Bills sign Watkins

[Dr. Lecter]

According to a WGR text.

Shocking. They signed him despite Ralph's cheapness!!!

[jimmifli]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

Shocking. They signed him despite Ralph's cheapness!!!

Is that really the direction you want to take this thread?

http://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/7/16/3162617/nfl-salary-cap-rollover-cba-seahawks-pete-carroll-paul-allen

6th in unused cap from 2011 - $19.3 million

http://www.buffalonews.com/20130213/bills_short_on_cap_cash_for_free_agents.html

rank unknown rolled over from 2012 - $9.8 million in rolled over cap

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/116713/inside-slant-salary-cap-carryover-numbers

4th in unused cap from 2013 - $17.8 million


Aside from the absurd money that was front loaded to Mario, we usually rank among the league leaders in unused cap space.

Personally, I'd rather focus on the fact that we signed our #1 pick that we paid a fortune for and that he can now start his off season. Which is really important because WRs are said to have a steep learning curve when jumping to the NFL.

[swiper]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

Bills sign first-rounder Sammy Watkins

Posted by Darin Gantt on May 28, 2014, 2:06 PM EDT

AP

On a day which we found out the Bills werewithout two of their biggest stars on defense, they needed some good news on the other side of the ball.
They got it with the signing of first-rounderSammy Watkins to his rookie deal.

While the formulaic paperwork won’t be as big a deal if either of the injuries to Mario Williams or Kiko Alonso linger, getting the Clemson wideout under contract is a positive step for the Bills.

Given what they surrendered to move up for him, they need him making plays from the start, and having the business taken care of clears the decks for him to build rapport with quarterback E.J. Manuel.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/28/bills-sign-first-rounder-sammy-watkins/

[Homegrown]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

According to a WGR text.

Shocking. They signed him despite Ralph's cheapness!!!

I actually LOL'ed outloud ...

[WagonCircler]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

These stories aren't what they used to be, now that there's a rookie cap. They're more or less a foregone conclusion.

[X-Era]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

How is this possible? His agent is Eugene Parker.

And we all know Eugene Parker is why Byrd didn't re-sign with us.

[swiper]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

How is this possible? His agent is Eugene Parker.

And we all know Eugene Parker is why Byrd didn't re-sign with us.

Parker would look like a huge ass if it appeared he had Watkins, who publicly loves the Bills, holding out.

[X-Era]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

Parker would look like a huge ass if it appeared he had Watkins, who publicly loves the Bills, holding out.

So instead he's just a bubble butt? Not a huge ass but large?

[Woodman]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

Rookie contracts are pretty much established with the caps.

Time to get back to work.

[swiper]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

So instead he's just a bubble butt? Not a huge ass but large?

[Night Train]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

He's been hanging around OBD ever since the draft and is working hard. Locals report he's blazing fast on the cuts. Showed him catching a few from Manuel on tonights news. Sounds like a bright kid.

What's not to like about this guy so far ?

[OpIv37]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

Parker's his agent? One and done. He'll be here 5 years tops.

[Skooby]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

Parker's his agent? One and done. He'll be here 5 years tops.

Nothing assures that, even common sense tells you that the best players we have will stay if their performance is there.

[OpIv37]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

Nothing assures that, even common sense tells you that the best players we have will stay if their performance is there.

Like Jarius Byrd, Andy Levitre and Jason Peters? Two of those three had Parker as their agent.

It's not always about the performance or the team. The agent and the players have their say too, and the Bills just can't work with this guy. Rookie contracts are but set by the rookie cap in the CBA. As soon as it comes down to needing a new deal, Parker and the Bills just can't get it done.

[BillsImpossible]

Re: Bills sign Watkins

Like Jarius Byrd, Andy Levitre and Jason Peters? Two of those three had Parker as their agent.

It's not always about the performance or the team. The agent and the players have their say too, and the Bills just can't work with this guy. Rookie contracts are but set by the rookie cap in the CBA. As soon as it comes down to needing a new deal, Parker and the Bills just can't get it done.

Good.