Clements extension?

[casdhf]

I've been reading here that we're getting ready to lock up Nate for a long time. Anyone have a guess at what kind of contract he'll end up with? Personally, I'd like to see a 6 year extension, or 5 years after this season, however they work it.

I'm really hoping he gets locked up, but I haven't heard anything about this other than on the board. Is it anything more than wishful thinking??

[juice]

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I've been reading here that we're getting ready to lock up Nate for a long time. Anyone have a guess at what kind of contract he'll end up with? Personally, I'd like to see a 6 year extension, or 5 years after this season, however they work it.

I'm really hoping he gets locked up, but I haven't heard anything about this other than on the board. Is it anything more than wishful thinking??

What have you seen besides reports of discussions and speculation by posters on various Boards? The problem with these talks is that if the players agent and the FO aren't seeing eye to eye then they can break down and result in the player hitting the FA market.

Have you read any official reports saying the Bills and Nate are close in #s or close to an agreement? I'd say it's still 50/50 whether Nate is a Bill next year at all.. don't forget Willis, if he gains 1500 yds this year will be looking for a huge pay increase after this season and his agent SuperDrew has pretty much said as much.

[vicmantak]

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http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20050811/1035686.asp?tbd1035686.asp

[casdhf]

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nope, that's what I'm asking.

[Canadian'eh!]

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I disagree with Sal. While Nate isn't as good as bailey, he has the potential to be top 5, and IS top 10.

I think a 14-15 mill SB is fair. He's a step above Henry and Lucas but not at Bailey's level.

[don137]

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I disagree with Sal. While Nate isn't as good as bailey, he has the potential to be top 5, and IS top 10.

I think a 14-15 mill SB is fair. He's a step above Henry and Lucas but not at Bailey's level.

Bailey absolutely sucked last year and was burned often. I think Nate is better than Bailey. I say McCallister is better than Nate.

[Canadian'eh!]

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Bailey absolutely sucked last year and was burned often. I think Nate is better than Bailey. I say McCallister is better than Nate.

Every CB gets burned.... but bailey didn't get bured all that often. he had a solid year. not sure who you were watching.

[alohabillsfan]

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and sometimes you can benefit from the front 7! Winfield was not that good of a cover corner and what did he get paid?

[ublinkwescore]

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Bailey stunk it up last year C-eh. Who were you watching?

Nate more than held his own against some elite recievers last year (see the Bengals game against Chad Johnson - 2 catches for 10 yards). If we're gonna take the next step, we're gonna need Clements' coverage.

hell, if Ty Law isn't the same player he was pre-injury, we've got the best CB in the division.

[don137]

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Every CB gets burned.... but bailey didn't get bured all that often. he had a solid year. not sure who you were watching.

I was watching Champ Bailey in the 2004 season for the Broncos not the 2003 season for the Redskins. He was eaten alive last year for Denver. He was not even a top 10 corner lsat year.

[tampabay25690]

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Bailey absolutely sucked last year and was burned often. I think Nate is better than Bailey. I say McCallister is better than Nate.

You are judging him on 1 game against Cincinnati when Chad Johnson Owned him that game....Bailey is better then Nate, But I would say Nate is in the top 5 in the NFL!!!!

[Michael82]

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I was watching Champ Bailey in the 2004 season for the Broncos not the 2003 season for the Redskins. He was eaten alive last year for Denver. He was not even a top 10 corner lsat year.

I agree. He was horrible last year. I especially enjoyed when he got destroyed by the Raiders on MNF or was it SNF?

[HeadSquad69]

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I feel Nate is a good solid corner but he is nowhere near a top flight CB and shouldn't be paid as one. He makes too many dumb plays (i.e. not knocking the ball down against Jacksonville last year on that 4th and long that would have ended the game).

[Schobel94]

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Yeah I think Bailey is one of the most overrated players in the league. A good player but doesn't live up to the hype. If you get that big NFL statistics book you can see that Bailey falls well short of his hype. I'd take Nate over Bailey. I do think McAllister is the best CB in the league, but other than that, Nate is as good as any of them.

[HeadSquad69]

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Top 5 Corners in the League IMO...

1. Chris Mccallister
2. Ty Law (if fully healthy this year)
3. Charles Woodson
4. Champ Bailey
5. Ronde Barber