Guard Chris Williams Still Not at Workouts

[SpikedLemonade]

http://www.buffalobills.com/video/videos/Aaron-Kromer-He-Has-Adapted/03c0eac8-b0b2-40e1-9f1d-3143a1748afe

I think Williams is just waiting for an injury settlement.

I don't see this guy on the team come Opening Day.

[BillsImpossible]

Cut.

[YardRat]

I guess we'll just have to live with Urbik, Incognito, Richardson and Miller.

[SpikedLemonade]

I guess we'll just have to live with Urbik, Incognito, Richardson and Miller.

Yahoo!!!!!!

[IlluminatusUIUC]

With Mike out and now Chris on the bubble, could we be facing a Williams shortage?

[ParanoidAndroid]

This O-line is worrisome.....

[BillsFanCupp38]

Can anyone think of an offensive lineman free agent signing that ever worked out for the bills? Should be a final lesson.

[Strongman]

Can anyone think of an offensive lineman free agent signing that ever worked out for the bills? Should be a final lesson.

I think Marrone wanted him. Don't know why because he had some red flags.

[SpikedLemonade]

Can anyone think of an offensive lineman free agent signing that ever worked out for the bills? Should be a final lesson.

I agree.

The lesson is that you need to draft OL early and often.

5th and 7th rounders isn't going to do it anymore than it would with the typical "skill positions".

[jimmifli]

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[better days]

Can anyone think of an offensive lineman free agent signing that ever worked out for the bills? Should be a final lesson.

Incognito worked out before for a year.

I expect him to work out again.

[ParanoidAndroid]

I think Marrone wanted him. Don't know why because he had some red flags.

So did all three of our o-line picks last year. Kujo fell in the draft like a rock, Richardson was a big guy development project and then Henderson had major off field issues.

[SpikedLemonade]

@viccarucci: Rex Ryan on Chris Williams' absence from #Bills OTAs: I dont know if hes going to be planning on coming back or what; I haven't seen him.

[DraftBoy]

@viccarucci: Rex Ryan on Chris Williams' absence from #Bills OTAs: I dont know if hes going to be planning on coming back or what; I haven't seen him.

So...not ideal?

[SpikedLemonade]

So...not ideal?

Nope.

A 32-year old Guard who has not played in a year and a half, a rookie drafted in the middle of the 3rd round, a 2nd year player who never saw the playing field last year and whatever Urbik is seems to be our options at these two important positions.

[YardRat]

I believe RB Brown hasn't showed up either, IIRC. Both are most likely cuts, maybe early.

[BillsImpossible]

I believe RB Brown hasn't showed up either, IIRC. Both are most likely cuts, maybe early.

Who?

[Haile SpikedLemonade]

I believe RB Brown hasn't showed up either, IIRC. Both are most likely cuts, maybe early.

We know why Bryce Brown is not there -- he become a father.

[YardRat]

We know why Bryce Brown is not there -- he become a father.

I had not heard that...thanks.

[Haile SpikedLemonade]

<header class="team-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; color: rgb(92, 92, 92); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">CHRIS WILLIAMS' CURRENT CONTRACT</header>Chris Williams signed a 4 year, $13,150,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $3,500,000 signing bonus, $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,287,500. In 2015, Williams will earn a base salary of $1,875,000, a roster bonus of $500,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000. Williams has a cap hit of $3,350,000 while his dead money value is $3,125,000.

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CONTRACT:4 yr(s) / $13,150,000

SIGNING BONUS$3,500,000

AVERAGE SALARY$3,287,500

GUARANTEED:$3,500,000

FREE AGENT:2018 / UFA

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Year

Base Salary
Signing Bonus
Roster Bonus
Workout Bonus
Cap Hit
Dead Cap

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2014
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$1,425,000
$875,000
-
$100,000
$2,400,000
$3,600,000


2015
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$1,875,000
$875,000
$500,000
$100,000
$3,350,000
$3,125,000 (http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/chris-williams/#)


2016
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$2,450,000
$875,000
$250,000
$100,000
$3,675,000
$1,750,000 (http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/chris-williams/#)


2017
http://www.spotrac.com/assets/images/thumb/buffalo.png
$2,500,000
$875,000
$250,000
$100,000
$3,725,000
$875,000 (http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/chris-williams/#)


2018
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UFA



Contract Notes:

2015 Roster Bonus: $500,000
2016-17 Roster Bonus: $250,000
Annual Workout Bonus: $100,000




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[swiper]

This O-line is worrisome.....

I'm about the most skeptical of people that post here, and I don't see it. I think the line is going to be fine with the personnel they have on hand. Add the new TEs and FBs all should be fine. Especially with FJax still around to pick up the occasional blitzer.

[Albany,n.y.]

Can anyone think of an offensive lineman free agent signing that ever worked out for the bills? Should be a final lesson.

Kent Hull after the USFL folded.

[Bill Cody]

Nope.

A 32-year old Guard who has not played in a year and a half, a rookie drafted in the middle of the 3rd round, a 2nd year player who never saw the playing field last year and whatever Urbik is seems to be our options at these two important positions.

If Incognito and Miller don't step up in a big way we are screwed. They may be blocking air right now but they have these 2 working 1st team for 2 reasons, one they're probably showing the most and 2 they're our best hopes for a decent line. Even if they do step up the quality of our depth is a serious concern. But leaving that aside I'd feel a lot better if that penciled in depth chart turned out to be the starting lineup come regular season based on merit.

[better days]

If Incognito and Miller don't step up in a big way we are screwed. They may be blocking air right now but they have these 2 working 1st team for 2 reasons, one they're probably showing the most and 2 they're our best hopes for a decent line. Even if they do step up the quality of our depth is a serious concern. But leaving that aside I'd feel a lot better if that penciled in depth chart turned out to be the starting lineup come regular season based on merit.

Many players have come back from injury after being out of the game for a year or more.

Incognito was not injured & in fact kept himself in shape working out while he was not playing.

And the Bills have said Miller demonstrated an abilty to grasp schemes & reatin them when he was interviewed before the draft.

I will not be surprised if Miller comes in & plays well from the start much like Cordy Glenn did.