Report: Peters to sign for 6 years, $60 million

PFT is also reporting its done, but with no contract numbers

PFT has the story here as well.

Florio sites Scout.com as his source.

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 17, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

Just have to mention this

Andy Reid said about Peters "Jason Peters is the best left tackle in football," Eagles coach Andy Reid said in a statement.

Umm, Andy, he is ONE of the best, but NOT the best LT in football, there are several players on a number of teams who may disagree with that. Btw, good luck on this when he wants a new contract in 3 years buddy.

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 17, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Even further

I would say has the potential to be one of the best, I don’t feel he is there as of his performance last year.

by NolaBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

The best LT is football would be a constant All-Pro, a title that I don’t think Peters will ever get.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

How do you figure?

He is arguably one of the most athletic LG in the history of the league.

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Apr 18, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions

First I’ll assume you ment LT. Ok so he’s more athletic then Art Shell? Or Jonathan Ogden in his hay-day? I’d say that hard to do. But as Shell proved himself, sometimes athletisism is not good enough, you need the smarts and work ethic to go with it. And Peters has neither.

There are easily many LT’s that are smarter than Peters playing right now, never mind of all time. As for the work ethic, Peters proved this year that it wasn’t there. Even if a player holds out, he should be training for his inevitable return to the game; Peters did NOT do that.

Is Peters the most athletic LT in the league RIGHT NOW? Probably, yes. Is he the most athletic of all times? NO. Is he in the top 5 LT’s in the league right now? Depending on the game, he was dominant sometimes and weak in others. Is he the best LT in football right now? Absolutly not. To me Joe Thomas, Chad Clifton, and even Jake Long are all better tackles then him right now. I’d even add Clady to that list depending on the day.

Peters is great, but he’s no All-Pr, and he’s deffinatly not the best in the league.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Way off base...

Look at Peters combine numbers. He should be 6’2" 230lbs. He is a freak of nature and easily one of the most athletic LTs the game has ever seen. Now that doesn’t mean he is the best but if Peters is on his game he will manhandle any pass rusher in the league.

I’ve never heard anything about Jason Peters lack of work ethic. The only thing I remember hearing is Paul Hamilton (WGR) be impressed with how “in shape” he was for being out so long, when he finally did return. That doesn’t sound like a lack of work ethic if you ask me.

You can call him greedy and childish but don’t question the mans talent and ability. It makes you look like a typical jilted Bills fan.

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Apr 18, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m not questioning his talent at all, I know he’s good, and like I said, I think he’s top 5 in the league. But he’s no way near the best, which is what the Eagles are paying him to be. And to me the best LT in football is the one that gets the All-pro honours at the end of each year; thats a title that I believe Peters will never get. And I’m not just saying tht because he’s no longer a Bill, I’d say that if he was still with us too.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions

best, most athletic of all time

simply the fact that you guys are splitting hairs like this about where peters stands in the all time list, i am so bummed he is gone, regardless of all the other circumstances.

great we got some decent picks. one in the hand, two in the bush. and that one in the hand is so damn promising. was in the hand.

by oompaloompa on Apr 18, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah but if that one in hand is willing to bite your hand off to get free, I’ll take the two in the bush.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

yeh

i know, i know. still bummed that this is how it all played out. don’t get me wrong, i don’t like peters for the way he has conducted himself. just purely on the issue of skill we had. :(

by oompaloompa on Apr 19, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Come on, what do you want him to say? The NFL is the land of 3rd chances and eternal optimism, and every team only signs good players. Just look at Jauron’s comments about Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Don’t be shocked when next week every team says they got everyone they wanted, and they’re extremely happy with their draft.

In training camp, the Lions will be saying they feel like they have a good team and can compete with anyone.

by Mark Parisi on Apr 17, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

In training camp, the Lions will be saying they feel like they have a good team and can compete with anyone.

While I’ll agree with most of what you said, I don’t think that even the Lions FO is that delusional. :P

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow.. i though he wanted more than just 10 mill a year.. i probably would have given him that.. i though it was more like 12

isn’t jake long making 11.5 a year? didn’t he sign a 5 year 56.5 million dollar deal last year w/ the dolphins? or something close to that..

by Shovel51 on Apr 18, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Wonder if OBD offered up 55 mil over 6 years

I would love to know what actually went down and how much is public perception management miss-information on both sides

by can on Apr 17, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

If they didn't, it was close...

That’s only a $9.17M average.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 18, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions

The sad part is, I wasn't far off in saying Peters will probably go for something in the 9-10 a year range

I guess in the end, Peters just wanted out of Buffalo, best of luck (NOT!) and hopefully you hurt your back trying to carry all that cash around you ungrateful so and so.

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 17, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

2 sides to every story

Did the Bills offer that much?

by can on Apr 17, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Michael Lombardi reported on Monday that the Bills upped their offer to $9.75 million per season (I have not been able to confirm if that is accurate, but Lombardi’s a pro). He just signed for about $9.2 million per.

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 17, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually it’s closer to 9.15

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Refresh and re-read. Graham has a much different take.

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 17, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

It's all in how you choose to interpret the deal.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 18, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions

And you can bet your a$$ that Peters is interpreting it as first two years 3.5 M, and the next 4 at 13.25M.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions

oh yeah.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 18, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I heard OBD offered

the same deal that Gross signed, but it has to be wrong because the Eagles signed him for less than that. Sounds like we should have gotten more compensation.

How many years can we go without making the playoffs...eventually the odds go in your favor.........right?!?!?

by Rudy916 on Apr 17, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

Look! A reasonable deal!

You know what he isn’t? The highest paid LT in football. Isn’t that below Jordan Gross money?

To Jason Peters: May those you invest your hard-won money in treat you as honestly as you treated the Bills and us, the fans.

by Hopefulcynic on Apr 17, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

cant wait to watch Osi, Ware tear him apart in that division

by danntheman on Apr 17, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I think its 55 in new money

So he’s probably still making more than we were willing to pay him. So its more like 10 mill a year, much like Jordan Gross.

Don't forget to pay the troll toll...

by evdawg419 on Apr 17, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

No, it’s just six years, $55 million. An entirely new contract.

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 17, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I take that back. You may be right on this one…

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 17, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

so Brian doesnt that work out to be like 9mil and some change

by danntheman on Apr 17, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Its 9.2 million a season with rounding off the left over digits

And according to PFT they ripped up the last 2 years of his old contract and handed him an entirely new piece of paper with the 55 million on it. Peters wanted out, and this just reeks to me.

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 17, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Tim Graham is saying it’s 6 years, $60 million with $25 million in guarantees. Very similar to Jordan Gross’ deal.

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 17, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

the difference

might be in up-front guaranteed money. 6 years for 55 mil with 18 guaranteed is worth more to Peters than 5 years for 55 mil with say 10 mil guaranteed. This lazy lardboy could be on the street in two years. never know.

by dzil on Apr 17, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions

9M PER YEAR! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

I’m positive theat OBD either offered him a very simular deal, maybe even more! WHAT AN F’in A-HOLE!!! Sorry, I said I would be pissed if he signed for 10M, and now that he signed for 9M I’m downright irrate! If it wasn’t obvious that Peters just wanted out of Buffalo before, it sure as h*ll is not!

This afternoon I though we got a good deal for Peters, now I’m thinking not some much. We got screwed.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

Hang tight… Graham has different numbers (see above)…

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 17, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

ok then, let me start over.

10M PER YEAR! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! ….

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry, It still looks like a deal that OBD would have offered him, and if your 9.75M figure that you said OBD offered is accurate, then he left created a fit for a measly .25M per year… but I still don’t see how this makes him the highest paid OLman in NFL history… aren’t Jake Long’s numbers higher than Peter’s new deal?

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s highest in terms of new money. He basically got a four-year, $53 million extension.

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 17, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

That avregaes out to 13.25 million per year… so ok, yeah, I see it now…. wow… Philly WAY OVERPAID… I suddenly feel pitty for Eagles fans.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

i don’t buy that perspective. they tore up his current contract, as OBD would have, then gave him a new 6/60 deal. that’s 10 mil/ year. you cant count the two years he had left, they’re eliminated.

by dzil on Apr 17, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

The only thing that really matters is the way it resonates in Peters’ head. Do you honestly think he’s not calling himself th e league’s highest-paid OT right now?

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 17, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I have no doubt that he is. And TO might as well hand over his “Biggest Ego” title right now, cause Peters just passed him by a mile… and then some.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions

like a sharp stick in the eye. i’d rather not think about it

by dzil on Apr 17, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Don’t- the E-A-G-L-E-S chant is worse than the J-E-T-S one. Had to deal with that for four years at PSU….

Penn Staters belong at Penn State. The problem with a lot of kids is they just don’t know they are Penn Staters yet.

Noli nothis permittere te terere.

by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Apr 17, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

i’ll bet the difference is the guaranteed $$. after last years performance OBD would be nuts to pile on a 25 mil guarantee.

by dzil on Apr 17, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

This has me completely confused… this has me shocked because was it about place and winning, not money?

by danntheman on Apr 17, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

Refresh. Peters is now the highest-paid OL in NFL history.

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 17, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

ok that answers that question

by danntheman on Apr 17, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

fans will turn on him quickly if he doesn't perform up to the money

that is is getting no matter how much he signed for. Those fans and media are really hard on the individual players. Jason will never be so much under the gun as he will be in Philly.

I hope we can match up against them sometime soon

by dabillsr1 on Apr 17, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

They are going to be highly disappointed in Philly.

by NolaBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

philly fans are beyond brutal. heck they pummeled santa claus with snowballs. worst fans in the league.

by dzil on Apr 17, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

Peters might be a great LT, I wont deny that, but he is not the best in the NFL. I honestly believe that he will consistantly let 5-7 sacks past him per season in Philly, if for no other reason than the fact that McNabb’s running ability gets him into more trouble than anything else. Philly fans will be disapointed.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

What Mr. Jason Peters doesn’t realize is that he now has to face the likes of Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora twice a year. I can’t wait to see him try to deal with those guys.

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~

by Hambone on Apr 18, 2009 7:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Don’t forget Marcus Ware, he’ll begood or a few sacks too.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Here is the thing thats going to make me laugh so hard I get a hernia

In about 3 years, especially if Peters plays well, he will go to the Eagles and will, once again, demand a huge stinking pile of money. And on that day, Karma and I will laugh very very very hard.

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 17, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

not bad for an undrafted tight-end

by dzil on Apr 17, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

Rumblers will have to keep tabs on Peters performances...

or lack thereof performances throughout the coming seasons… There should be a False Start or Holding Penalty watch or Sacks given up watch tallied

by dabillsr1 on Apr 17, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

As a life long Bills fan for over 35 years… I’m just sick to keep seeing my beloved Bills make strides to get better in a difficult division every year only to have something happen to take another step back… Peters should have been a cornerstone player for us for the next 8 – 10 years only to see him get moved… Pat Williams, Nate Clements, Antoine Winfield and numerous others who have left the team for more money… I just want to see our team go on a successful streak for once and stop living in mediocrity…

BILLS RULE !

by chaosthepitbull on Apr 17, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions

You should really read Eric’s Fanpost, I think you might agree with him.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 17, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Well thanks for the plug buddy.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 18, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

No prob… i think most of us share your feelings. I know I sure do, 100%.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Now that Peters has his money, he’s done caring. I’m pretty sure Philly fans will be riding him harder then McNabb in an NFC Championship game in a hurry. And surprise, he won’t deliver now that he has the only thing he’s cared about for 2 years – $.

by Posluszny Pollocks on Apr 18, 2009 12:21 AM EDT reply actions

Well

Donte Whitner’s Facebook status today said something about being happy the Bills have 2 first-round picks this year now. Do you think he was sad to see him go? HAHA

Wearing my Bills jersey to the Eagles-Bills game in Philly probably wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done. But then again, that's why they call me die-hard.

by FemaleFanatic85 on Apr 18, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

If Whitner truly is a leader on this team then I would think that he is happy to say goodbye to a player with a “me first” attitude.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

HE JUST WANTED OUT OF BUFFALO!!!

Wife’s water broke, off to hospital in a bit, wearing Bills shirt so first thing this kid sees is the Bills logo. Wish us luck.

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by BillsNYC on Apr 18, 2009 2:39 AM EDT reply actions

awesome news my man!!!!!!!!

good luck.

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 18, 2009 6:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Good luck to you and your family my man!!

by krytime on Apr 18, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Congratulations!

Unfortunately, your new kid’s vision won’t be sharp enough to make out your shirt. If you want to make as early an impression is possible, go with black and white images on the side of the crib—like a black Buffalo on a white background.

by Ron From NM on Apr 18, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Good luck man

You are about to experience a new definition of “love”.

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by Joe P. on Apr 18, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions

+1
Best thing I ever did. Hands down.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 18, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Without question. Truly a life changing experience. Wouldn’t trade it for the world.

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Your wife’s water broke and you stop to post on Rumblings?
That is dedication my man. Good luck and tell the little guy he can start his account when you get home from the hospital.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 18, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I thought the same thing...

how weird is that?

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 18, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions

No exaggeration, I could not love a human baby more than I love this blog.

"I guarantee you don't wanna tase me, bro" - Donte Whitner

by thatguy34 on Apr 19, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions

You don’t have kids do you?

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 19, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Congrats man!

by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 18, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

CONGRATS!!!! Good luck with it all!

See you in Septemeber then!

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Apr 18, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I love babies

by StuckInNJ on Apr 18, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions

Congratulations!

by Fam_1st on Apr 18, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

William - 8lbs 6 oz, 21 inches

Born at 5:30pm…long day. He’s actually #2, wore another Bills shirt when the first was born.

Thanks for all the well wishes

Yes….I’m a nutjob…had to print some stuff out before heading to the hospital and just had to know if Peters signed yet and the site was already open so took a peak….and took a peak at Buffalo Rumblings on one of my wife’s friends i-phones while she was having contractions. C’mon….I had been sitting in a hospital room for 12 hours at that point.

GO BILLS! I’m going to bed.

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by BillsNYC on Apr 18, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions

Good news!!!!! Glad to hear all went well.

Hope you know you are required to use your baby’s pic as your Avatar….it is in the rules :-) Better get some rest while you can …… before the late night feedings start.

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by Joe P. on Apr 18, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions