Bills, Greer not close in contract negotiations

by jri111 on Feb 21, 2009 2:15 PM EST

ESPN.com's Tim Graham is reporting that the Buffalo Bills and free agent CB Jabari Greer aren't close on money in contract negoations.

The Buffalo Bills aren't stoked by the idea, but they're prepared to move on without cornerback Jabari Greer.

An NFL source close to negotiations told me Saturday morning that the Bills and Greer's agent, Mark Bloom, aren't in the same area code on financial terms. The Bills have offered five years and $20 million, but Greer is looking for closer to $7 million or $8 million depending on the length of the contract and guarantees.

PFT has picked up the story as well.

Apparently, Indianapolis Colts< cornerback Kelvin Hayden’s five-year, $43 million deal signed Thursday is an obstacle to getting a deal done.

“I’m excited about the opportunity of my life,” Greer said. “I’m in position to have the opportunity to evaluate what I’m worth. It’ll be fun. I’m interested to see what other teams are going to do.

“It’s kind of like being recruited in college all over again. I’ll be visiting teams. They’ll be interviewing me. I feel fortunate to be in this situation. It makes me feel young again.”

As much as I give the Bills front office a hard time, I think they made a good offer. Greer is a good CB, but he’s not worth $7-8 million a year. $4-5 million per is a good offer; if he can get more elsewhere, then so be it.

Just another great fan opinion shared on the pages of BuffaloRumblings.com.

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Good for both parties. Buffalo made a fair offer, Greer is making a fair decision.

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by Brian Galliford on Feb 21, 2009 2:28 PM EST reply actions

4 mil a year wasn't fair at all

why couldn’t they just man up and offer 5 mil a year? I bet 5 years 25 mil would have made Greer more likely to want to seriously negotiate. I think 4 mil is low balling him a bit.

If we can finagle DE Brian Orakpo and C Alex Mack I will not complain about this team for a whole season. I promise.

by poz on Feb 21, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions

Who says they’re not negotiating?

I seriously doubt that an offer of an extra million would have prevented Greer from testing the market.

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by Brian Galliford on Feb 21, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions

Exactly, especially with the deals that CBs have gotten in the past 3 months now

There was NO way Greer wouldn’t at least dip his toe in the FA waters and see what he could get. I think the Bills made a solid offer, its better than what they gave McGee btw, and he wants more. We got bigger fish to fry, and I think were OK right now with McKelvin, McGee/Youbuty, and Corner as our top 3/4 CBs. If we get a late round barn burner, I would be fine with that too.

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by WABillsfan on Feb 22, 2009 3:33 AM EST up reply actions

Bucky is that you?

I had no idea you were into football contracts too.

by twoeightnine on Feb 21, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions

ha!

If we can finagle DE Brian Orakpo and C Alex Mack I will not complain about this team for a whole season. I promise.

by poz on Feb 21, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions

This is depressing

Greer is asking for too much money. He knows very well he’s not worth 8 mil a year. The Bills should have offered 5 mil a year thats what Greer is worth 5-6 mil a year. Yuck.

If we can finagle DE Brian Orakpo and C Alex Mack I will not complain about this team for a whole season. I promise.

by poz on Feb 21, 2009 2:32 PM EST reply actions

Not depressing at all. Here’s why.

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by Brian Galliford on Feb 21, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions

haha awesome

John I.

by jri111 on Feb 21, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions

You know what

for some reason the sparkling Leo picture actually looks savior like enough to remove depression. We do have a player with the potential to be the next great corner

If we can finagle DE Brian Orakpo and C Alex Mack I will not complain about this team for a whole season. I promise.

by poz on Feb 21, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions

I’m McLovin it!

My favorite TMNT by the way….it all makes sense now

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by MonStarr_716 on Feb 21, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions

This shouldn’t be a surprise and it’s actually a relief to hear that Buffalo isn’t interested in spending 8 mil a season on Greer.

That said, I really doubt that Greer even approaches 8 mil a season. I’ve been guessing 6 mil a year for a long time now and I’m sticking with it.

by kaisertown on Feb 21, 2009 2:33 PM EST reply actions

Well I for one am appreciative of Jabari's work the last four years.........

he’s done more than his fair share here and been a great teammate (as far as I can tell) If he wants to see how much money he is worth then he should….he owes the Bills nothing….and I feel like that offer was more than fair…..they didnt try to low-ball him…..good luck Jabari

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by norcaliangelsfan on Feb 21, 2009 2:37 PM EST reply actions

If he wants to see how much money he is worth then he should….he owes the Bills nothing

Well-said. I think we want to keep him but he’s not giving a hometown discount and I don’t blame him for that.

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by MattRichWarren on Feb 21, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions

Seriously though

Can you blame the guy for wanting to cash in on a potential payday, and potentially join a ~~better~~ team that is further along than the Bills? Potential warmer weather, bigger city, less taxes… Sucks he probably won’t be here, just like he aid, it’s a great opportunity. Ithink he’ll come close to $8M elsewhere…

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by MonStarr_716 on Feb 21, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions

Jabari we hardly knew ye!

$7-8mm a year???

Be serious

McGee with McKelvin outside and Youboty on the slot and Corner as the 4th will have to do. Put a CB on our 2nd day draft shopping list though.

by freddyjj on Feb 21, 2009 2:43 PM EST reply actions

Good for the BIlls. No need to offer an average CB more than that….

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by Kurupt on Feb 21, 2009 2:49 PM EST reply actions

See. Told you he wanted that much......

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by MattRichWarren on Feb 21, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions

Wouldn’t anybody?

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by Kurupt on Feb 22, 2009 2:32 AM EST up reply actions

What is a player like Greer worth?

If the Bills offered Greer $5 million a season then I would think they believe they can find another DB of equal ability to replace him for that amount. What other reason is there for them to come up with that offer.

by gjv on Feb 21, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions

There’s some pretty solid CB’s out there that would cost less than that. We have our 2 starters in McGee/McKelvin, giving $5M+ to another guy is questionable…..

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by Kurupt on Feb 21, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions

Agree

I think the Bills have identified another DB they believe is equal to Greer and is available at $5 million.

by gjv on Feb 21, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t think that’s necessarily true. I think I’d call their $4 million offer what they’re willing to pay, and if he won’t take it, they’ll move on with Leodis.

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by Brian Galliford on Feb 21, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions

They already have their other DB...

They drafted him last year.

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by MattRichWarren on Feb 21, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions

agreed K -

test the market Jabari and good luck living up to that contract. Funny how if you don’t live up to your billing in the NFL, teams are not afraid to axe you.

The time to deliver is now and if you fail to do so you will no doubt witness the consequences first hand.

by Cutter3636 on Feb 21, 2009 2:53 PM EST reply actions

From Rotoworld.com

The Bills have reportedly offered free agent CB Jabari Greer a five-year contract worth $20 million.
He’s said to be eying a deal worth $7-8 million annually. Greer is likely mistaken if he thinks he’ll get that much on the market. He’s coming from a heavy zone scheme and missed six games last season with a knee injury.

I agree, he is not worth 8 mil.

If we can finagle DE Brian Orakpo and C Alex Mack I will not complain about this team for a whole season. I promise.

by poz on Feb 21, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions