This is the month where Spiller needs to earn his next contract

[IlluminatusUIUC]

With EJ Manuel's injury, we are down to starting a practice squad QB against 3 top 10 defenses and a division rival. I think this monthlong stretch will really determine Spiller's value to this franchise, and should be given serious consideration when he becomes a free agent. He's a top 10 pick in his prime, it's time for him to take over a few games and be the centerpiece of the offense. I don't want to hear excuses about stacked boxes. If you are going to be considered an elite halfback in this league, you have to be successful even when they plan to stop you.

[trapezeus]

agreed. i just wish that so many stops didn't come 1yard short of the line of scrimmage because it's hard to fault a back running down hill. it's not like he's dancing back there. Fred is doing somewhat better, but also getting hit immediately.

[better days]

IMO, Spiller has already earned his next contract.

[Mr. Miyagi]

The guy needs to stop running into the pile of people and learn to find a hole. If nothing going then bounce outside.

Just hate to see him getting stuffed all day without trying something else.

[Forward_Lateral]

He'd be a lot more effective if this coaching regime knew what a flucking screen pass was.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

IMO, Spiller has already earned his next contract.

What kind of contract? While he's certainly a great teammate and an asset, he hasn't looked at all like an elite player this year. I want to see if he's a guy we can build a team around or just a complimentary piece, and this month will go along way to determining that IMO.

[elltrain22]

IMO, Spiller has already earned his next contract.

100% agree!! He's a touchdown threat everytime he touches the ball. He will pick it up soon. He's too talented not too.

[Pinkerton Security]

What kind of contract? While he's certainly a great teammate and an asset, he hasn't looked at all like an elite player this year. I want to see if he's a guy we can build a team around or just a complimentary piece, and this month will go along way to determining that IMO.

I think he meant he looked elite last year - this year is def another story though he hasnt been healthy as of late. That one TD against the Browns showed exactly what he can do, he just hasnt made those plays consistently this year at all.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

I think he meant he looked elite last year - this year is def another story though he hasnt been healthy as of late. That one TD against the Browns showed exactly what he can do, he just hasnt made those plays consistently this year at all.

That's my point. His TD against the Browns is his only TD this year. He looked elite in Gailey's offense, but has been utterly average in this one. The league is littered with halfbacks who look amazing for a year when things break right and then fall back into obscurity (remember Steve Slaton? Olandis Gary? Beanie Wells?)

Put the offense on his shoulders. If he can't handle it, then I don't think he's worth the megabucks.

[OLDSRIP]

For whatever reason he is off to a slow start. I hope he head is clear from all the family stuff he just went through.
If it is then its up to the coaching staff to use him correctly. The Bills need him to play big.

[Buffalogic]

If pretty much any other team had Spiller his production would be better. If we let him go to another team it will be Lynch all over again, but worse.

[YardRat]

Oh, this thread is going to be really interesting to revisit in a month, and after...

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Oh, this thread is going to be really interesting to revisit in a month, and after...

So revisit in in a month. If Spiller has 500 yards and 4 TDs and we steal two wins from this group, we'll be in great shape. If he continues at his current pace for 250 yards and 1 TD and we're sitting at 2-7 all but eliminated from the playoffs...

[SpikedLemonade]

IMO, Spiller has already earned his next contract.

Bull****!

[trapezeus]

let's not forget in the wsh pres-sesaon game he came up holding his knee and then was seemingly ok, but played very little. he's been looking worse for wear ever since. hopefully it's not lingering from that.

[coastal]

I'd see if CJ can spell "contract" before I offered him one.

[YardRat]

So revisit in in a month. If Spiller has 500 yards and 4 TDs and we steal two wins from this group, we'll be in great shape. If he continues at his current pace for 250 yards and 1 TD and we're sitting at 2-7 all but eliminated from the playoffs...

Thanks for including specifics on what kind of production would equate to earning his next contract.

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I'd see if CJ can spell "contract" before I offered him one.

Well, realistically, he only needs to spell "CJ".

[better days]

Bull****!

That is what you post MOST of the time. Bull****

[SpikedLemonade]

That is what you post MOST of the time. Bull****

He had one good year and you would give him a big contract?

Are you paying him on potential?

Friggin' homer.

[better days]

He had one good year and you would give him a big contract?

Are you paying him on potential?

Friggin' homer.

NO, I am paying him on past production.

He will produce again, I have NO doubt about that.