Taro T Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 Bills officially decline to pick up Watkins Fifth Year Option Would've preferred to see them pick it up, but $13MM is a lot of guaranteed money for a guy coming off his 2nd foot surgery. So, is this on McDermott, Brandon, Overdorf, the Pegulas, or other? They just keep getting Billsier.
Brawndo Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 Dammit, this team can't fix itself. Would've preferred to see them pick it up, but $13MM is a lot of guaranteed money for a guy coming off his 2nd foot surgery. So, is this on McDermott, Brandon, Overdorf, the Pegulas, or other? They just keep getting Billsier. Wait until he is catching passes in New England in two seasons.
Radar Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 This, in my mind, was one of the worst trades in Bills history. I said at the time GM's get fired for deals like that. Well he got fired and I'm not surprised at all.
TrueBlueGED Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 Would've preferred to see them pick it up, but $13MM is a lot of guaranteed money for a guy coming off his 2nd foot surgery. So, is this on McDermott, Brandon, Overdorf, the Pegulas, or other? They just keep getting Billsier. Yea, I can understand why they did it, but I still think it's a mistake.
Eleven Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 Would've preferred to see them pick it up, but $13MM is a lot of guaranteed money for a guy coming off his 2nd foot surgery. So, is this on McDermott, Brandon, Overdorf, the Pegulas, or other? They just keep getting Billsier. Overdorf's the cap guy, right?
darksabre Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 Bills officially decline to pick up Watkins Fifth Year Option
That Aud Smell Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Bills officially decline to pick up Watkins Fifth Year Option Tough choice, but the only good choice at this point. Would've preferred to see them pick it up, but $13MM is a lot of guaranteed money for a guy coming off his 2nd foot surgery. At that price, I would not have been able to rationalize picking it up. Wait until he is catching passes in New England in two seasons. You shut your mouth. (I can see this happening.) Yea, I can understand why they did it, but I still think it's a mistake. I understand this perspective, but I think the better choice is to decline for now, have an honest conversation with him about the business of the sport, and then hope for the best. Edited May 2, 2017 by That Aud Smell
Doohicksie Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 If he gets through, say, the first dozen games of the season and puts up all-star numbers, they could sign him to a subsequent contract then, right?
Lanny Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) If he gets through, say, the first dozen games of the season and puts up all-star numbers, they could sign him to a subsequent contract then, right? Sure, the contract will be huge though, and he'd have to be willing to sign it. Seems odd to give up a year of control of a player who has played well, makes me think the outlook on the foot must be poor, or at least unknown. Edited May 2, 2017 by Lanny
That Aud Smell Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 If he gets through, say, the first dozen games of the season and puts up all-star numbers, they could sign him to a subsequent contract then, right? I think that's right. I feel like something exactly like this just happened - maybe last season. Sure, the contract will be huge though, and he'd have to be willing to sign it. Seems odd to give up a year of control of a player who has played well, makes me think the outlook on the foot must be poor, or at least unknown. I hope it's huge. I hope he puts up eye-popping numbers and earns a big pay day. And agreed on what might be going on behind the scenes -- there has to be concern there.
Lanny Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Even without the eye popping numbers he's there. Robert Woods just signed 5 years $32M. Alshon Jeffery 1 year $14M. Sammy's probably worth close to that $13M a year amount today. Edited May 2, 2017 by Lanny
PromoTheRobot Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 If he gets through, say, the first dozen games of the season and puts up all-star numbers, they could sign him to a subsequent contract then, right? Or he can dog it, claim his foot hurts, shut it down, get released and sign with the Patriots.
That Aud Smell Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 Or he can dog it, claim his foot hurts, shut it down, get released and sign with the Patriots. Entirely possible. I think his pride and natural competitiveness will preclude that sort of outcome, though.
inkman Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 Yea, I can understand why they did it, but I still think it's a mistake. I want him gone. Bad trade, bad pick, fragile player. Just go away and let me forget this ever happened.
pi2000 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 He's had injury issues the past 2 seasons, why give him guaranteed money for 2018 right now when you don't have to? What if he re-injures his foot, or doesn't fully heal? The team knows more about his foot situation than you or I do.
JujuFish Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 I want him gone. Bad trade, bad pick, fragile player. Just go away and let me forget this ever happened. Bad trade and fragile player I agree, but I'm not convinced it was a bad pick yet.
Brawndo Posted May 2, 2017 Report Posted May 2, 2017 Overdorf's the cap guy, right? Yes, but Pegula did not give him a vote of confidence. His fate will be decided by the new GM. Brandon Beane the reported front runner handles the cap for Carolina. Sal C mentioned in an interview that some of the Asst Coaches last year felt Sammy was rushed back too quickly and this contributed to his second surgery.
nfreeman Posted May 3, 2017 Report Posted May 3, 2017 Regarding Watkins: the story is far from being fully written, but certainly this decision reduces by quite a bit the likelihood that he stays here long term -- probably to below 50%. And that's too bad, because when healthy he's terrific.
That Aud Smell Posted May 3, 2017 Report Posted May 3, 2017 Who's Brett Veach? Apparently the new GM, per McCoy on Twitter. Or maybe McCoy is just stumping for the guy.
WildCard Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Posted May 3, 2017 Who's Brett Veach? Apparently the new GM, per McCoy on Twitter. Or maybe McCoy is just stumping for the guy. Chiefs exec
That Aud Smell Posted May 3, 2017 Report Posted May 3, 2017 Chiefs exec Ah, so presumably a former Eagle. Like McCoy.
WildCard Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Posted May 3, 2017 Ah, so presumably a former Eagle. Like McCoy. He drafted McCoy
That Aud Smell Posted May 3, 2017 Report Posted May 3, 2017 He drafted McCoy Okely dokely, neighbour.
Brawndo Posted May 3, 2017 Report Posted May 3, 2017 Mc Coy is stumping for him, as mentioned he pushed hard for McCoy and Jackson to be drafted.
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