McGee signs extension, questionable for Bucs game

by Brian Galliford on Sep 18, 2009 1:45 PM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

BuffaloBills.com reports that Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee has signed a contract extension with the team. The Buffalo News reports figures of four years and $27 million on the new deal. Add in the deal he's currently wrapping up, and McGee is essentially tied up for 5 years and $30 million. With McGee on board long-term, the only Bills cornerback of significance in a contract year is Ashton Youboty.

McGee, who missed practice on Friday with back spasms, is listed as questionable for the Bills' Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McGee, who along with the rest of Buffalo's secondary is coming off of a pretty terrible second-half performance in New England, told BuffaloBills.com that he's "confident he'll be fine for Sunday."

Meanwhile, the Bills are getting nickel corner Drayton Florence back. Florence has not suited up since the Bills' pre-season victory over Chicago after spraining his knee, but he participated fully in practice on Friday and is listed as probable. TE Derek Fine (hamstring), DE Aaron Schobel (back) and DE Chris Kelsay (knee) were also full participants on Friday, and all three are listed as probable alongside Florence.

Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant, by the way, is listed as doubtful, according to PewterReport.com.

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so would florence start for mcgee?

Or would it be YouBoty?

by bruuuuce_02 on Sep 18, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions

I’d guess Florence…just a guess though

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by Kurupt on Sep 18, 2009 2:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I think it goes beyond guess. Florence would start, Reggie Corner would stay at nickel. But I think McGee will play.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 18, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

interesting, rotoworld says youboty would start

not sure they know what they’re talking about, but worth noting…

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=2307

by bruuuuce_02 on Sep 18, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually, Rotoworld is citing an AP release. Youboty didn’t play much when Florence was gone; I don’t see why that would change when McGee is gone. Florence can play outside, as can Corner.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 18, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

exactly

I always remember (in the past) that YouBoty was more of a nickel guy and Florence was an outside guy. I assume you’re correct on this.

by bruuuuce_02 on Sep 18, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I assume you’re correct on this.

Brian is always correct.

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 18, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep, that’s light years from being true. See? Oh, young Brian, you were so naive…

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 18, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs

Yuck. I feel dirty. Can I ever look at you the same?

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 18, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

ewwww

I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying

by J2 on Sep 18, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

fyi - rec'd

let’s get that one the green thumbs up!

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by J2 on Sep 18, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

rec’d – but only because there isn’t an “unrec” option that you could continually apply until the comment turned an ugly orange color, surrounded by sad faces and thumbs down.

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 18, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

lol – well played

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by J2 on Sep 18, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

def rec'd

although i do feel a bit dirty after seeing that headline…

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by silverstreak3k on Sep 18, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

You know what...

I re-read that and I agree with it. We all know Edwards is probably the better QB, but Losman definitely was a game-changer (for better or worse) and probably had more upside at the time. Not to get into the whole thing again, but I just thought it warranted mentioning.

by WhyBillsWhy on Sep 18, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Ha

And thank you in advance for not bringing any of my old posts or replies back from the dead

~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 Sep 18, 2009 4:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Ha. Bringing back his stuffs, could destroy anyones reputation. On the other side, could show in football everybody could be wrong. lol

by hightower_mc on Sep 18, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

whoa whoa whoa

florence an outside guy? didnt we just have this discussion on how bad florence was last year playing on the outside?? and didnt many attribute his poor numbers to him playing out of position? explain to me how florence is the short term answer for the outside if mcgee cant go.

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by silverstreak3k on Sep 18, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

He’d play outside in base 4-3, then shift inside on nickel/dime downs. JMO.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 18, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

no offense but i hope your wrong on this one

the problem with you opinion is i dont think anyone on the roster could handle it any better….too much inexperience in lankster, florence i think is pathetic outside, and youboty isnt much better. and corner is very much a nickel CB right now. i guess by process of elimination its gotta be florence, but jeez i hate that possibility, im just hoping mcgee stays healthy

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by silverstreak3k on Sep 18, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

As I said above – I think McGee will play.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 18, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I like that Florence is back. Our depth looks very good at CB now. We need some INTs out of these guys this week.

by bruuuuce_02 on Sep 18, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

It always makes me nervous when McGee gets a little nicked up. Has anyone heard if Florence is going to get the nod ahead of Corner for nickle?

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by Ghetts on Sep 18, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

If McGee is healthy, yes, Florence is absolutely the nickel corner. We’ve been trying to tell y’all that when some of you (not you, Ghetts) were saying that Florence was going the way of Will James, and we stand by it. :)

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 18, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Guess the time in the “chamber” has really helped Florence out.

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 18, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

Nice… glad you saw that. :-)

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Good for McGee. Kind of odd that he’s the one CB they keep re-signing!

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"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 Sep 18, 2009 3:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Not sure if my memory serves me correctly, but from what I recall, McGee is pretty committed to playing out his career as a Bill. That may have a lot to do with the FO trying to re-sign him.

Wouldn't it be ironic if this team imploded and it had nothing to do with TO?

by thefourwinds on Sep 18, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

There's that

and the fact that while’s he’s good, he’s not good enough for teams to throw an obscene amount of money at.

All your tshirt needs.

by twoeightnine on Sep 18, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

has he ever hit the open market?

i think he was resigned before he ever hit FA both times….i could be wrong tho

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by silverstreak3k on Sep 18, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Never. You are correct.

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Jabari Greer got an awful lot of money. Glad they re-signed McGee now.

Wouldn't it be ironic if this team imploded and it had nothing to do with TO?

by thefourwinds on Sep 18, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

about all one needs to be thrown ridiculous money as a free agent corner is a pulse

and people bash jauron for drafting a few every year…………..

by LeClaireBill on Sep 18, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

just got the text…mcgee is extended

by billsnterps on Sep 18, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

yup. no terms available yet. PFT reporting it too.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/18/bills-sign-mcgee-to-extension/

by kaisertown on Sep 18, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Just a guess: 3 years, $23 million or 4 years, $30 million. If we’re lucky.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 18, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

4 years!

lock that kid up and no need to draft a number 1 CB for like a year!!! /sarcasm?

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by silverstreak3k on Sep 18, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

John Wawrow of the AP says 4 year deal.

No dollar figures.
http://twitter.com/john_wawrow/status/4088010892

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Hopefully this negates any chance of taking a DB high in next year’s draft!!

Wouldn't it be ironic if this team imploded and it had nothing to do with TO?

by thefourwinds on Sep 18, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s not get crazy.

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 18, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

hahah

We got your back Leodis!

by poz on Sep 18, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely love to see some picks on the D-line next year

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by Ghetts on Sep 18, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

The first 14 picks should be used on defensive ends, outside LBs, depth LBs, and depth defensive tackles.

And I wasn’t exaggerating. I’m referring to some of their picks in 2011 as well.

So easy Marshawn Lynch can do it.

by thatguy34 on Sep 18, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

LB seems to be a need as of late. Poz isn’t durable enough, so we need quality depth behind him.

by JTM1023 on Sep 18, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Tell me about it!

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by Kurupt on Sep 18, 2009 4:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

This article is slightly out of date, but still does a nice job (which makes me sound REALLY humble) of breaking down next candidates for early contract extensions.

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by Brian Galliford on Sep 18, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

Hope your arm doesn’t get sore patting yourself on the back…… Great info as always! Keep up the good work!

by Honestabe75 on Sep 18, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Glad they sign McGee. With uncapped year coming, it’s good see the base team without contract worries. Now I hope Whitner and Byrd could do a great job at Saf position, than they won’t have excuses to draft a DB early on next year draft.

by hightower_mc on Sep 18, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions

im glad. i like mcgee. he’s a very good cb.

by chaucer on Sep 18, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

good signing OBD

Glad you’re staying T-Mac

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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 18, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions

Correct me if I'm wrong

But didn"t McGee sign his last extension during midseason when he got hurt a couple years back? He must get freaked out by injuries and rather not risk waiting til after the season in case he gets a serious injury.

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by BillsNYC on Sep 18, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

4 yrs $27 mil in new money

per Buffalo News

by billsfan69 on Sep 18, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

There ya go… Thanks.

http://blogs.buffalonews.com/billboard/2009/09/mcgee-deal-done.html

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by MattRichWarren on Sep 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow

I like the deal. I was one of the ones saying that OBD had a history of letting DBs walk and that I didn’t believe they’d make any effort to re-sign McGee. Glad to be wrong on this one!

by Mark Parisi on Sep 18, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Very solid deal from the Bills’ perspective (just take a glance at some of the incredulous contracts given to young, unproven CB’s these days, fx. Kelvin Hayden and Ronald Bartell (who both received 7 per year, if not more). Good move getting him locked up for the next four years, as we now can focus on getting the 11-5 record that I think will be enough to make the playoffs.
I like our CB-depth a lot and with with young guys like McKelvin, Youboty, Corner and Lankster on the rise, we should be settled at this position for the next many years.

by BillsfanfromDenmark on Sep 19, 2009 4:02 AM EDT reply actions