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Devin
02-21-2006, 10:34 PM
I think I just heard on ESPN news that Backus was franchised.

Anyone hear that?
gr8slayer
02-21-2006, 11:22 PM
That sucks for us.
Devin
02-21-2006, 11:23 PM
They havent done it yet, but announced that they will either franchise or transition tag him.
gr8slayer
02-21-2006, 11:25 PM
Explain the transition tag to me. I dont completely understand it.
BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan
02-21-2006, 11:41 PM
Explain the transition tag to me. I dont completely understand it.

• A transition player has received a minimum offer of the average of the top 10 salaries of last season at the player's position or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary, whichever is greater.

• A transition player designation gives the club a first-refusal right to match within seven days an offer sheet given to the player by another club after his contract expires. If the club matches, it retains the player. If it does not match, it receives no compensation. Transition players can be signed from March 3 through July 22."
http://football.about.com/cs/football101/a/franchisetransi.htm
ZacGriffi~82
02-21-2006, 11:43 PM
Transition tag would be the better option..Backus is not worth top 5 money, maybe top 10.
clumping platelets
02-22-2006, 01:49 AM
Transitioned players cannot be traded but franchised players can
Marvelous
02-22-2006, 02:55 AM
Cincy transitioned Spikes. We offered him a nice sweet contract and Cincy didn't match.. No compensation was required......
ICE74129
02-22-2006, 07:32 AM
I have a feeling....Our new Center is already on this roster and it isn't Teague.
Tatonka
02-22-2006, 08:21 AM
what does that have to do with this thread ice? backus is a LT.
justasportsfan
02-22-2006, 08:25 AM
what does that have to do with this thread ice? backus is a LT.:snicker:
Michael82
02-22-2006, 08:57 AM
what does that have to do with this thread ice? backus is a LT.
and not worth top 5 money. :shakeno:


:lolpoint: Detroit Lions
Saratoga Slim
02-22-2006, 09:21 AM
Looks like the Jetsies franchised Abraham too:

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/NYJ/9253712

8.3 Million and they may have to trade him b/c of cap problems. Ouch.
Forward_Lateral
02-22-2006, 09:22 AM
and not worth top 5 money. :shakeno:


:lolpoint: Detroit Lions

He is their best O-lineman, and their line is just as crappy as Buffalo's. Letting him go would've been the worst mistake they could've made. He might not be top 5, but he's worth it to Detroit.
Michael82
02-22-2006, 09:39 AM
Looks like the Jetsies franchised Abraham too:

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/NYJ/9253712

8.3 Million and they may have to trade him b/c of cap problems. Ouch.
He's going to get traded. They are severely over the cap and can't afford him at the moment. That's the key words...Wait until the new CBA deal is done. Everyone who is over the cap now will either be under it or very close to it.
justasportsfan
02-22-2006, 09:51 AM
Looks like the Jetsies franchised Abraham too:

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/NYJ/9253712

8.3 Million and they may have to trade him b/c of cap problems. Ouch.
""By franchising John, it speaks volumes about what type of player we feel he is, and we stand behind our decision, with the full realization that at this point in time it is in the best interest of the club from both a financial and competitive standpoint," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said in a statement. "


Someones trying to fish for a trade.
Michael82
02-22-2006, 10:11 AM
""By franchising John, it speaks volumes about what type of player we feel he is, and we stand behind our decision, with the full realization that at this point in time it is in the best interest of the club from both a financial and competitive standpoint," general manager Mike Tannenbaum said in a statement. "


Someones trying to fish for a trade.
yup.
THATHURMANATOR
02-22-2006, 10:18 AM
Is Backus that good? Not too familiar with him in the last couple years.
Michael82
02-22-2006, 10:21 AM
Is Backus that good? Not too familiar with him in the last couple years.
According to the many Lions fans that I talked to in Detroit....

No. The line was the big reason why Harrington sucks. :snicker:
patmoran2006
02-22-2006, 04:38 PM
Reports I've heard is that the entire Detroit offense sucked (no shocker there)
And that Brackus is a very good LT who had a down year, which Bills fans should be able to relate to Nate Clements. I was all for getting Brackus, but I sure as hell wouldn't pay him top 5 money either.