Ball Moving On NFL First-Round Pick Signings?
The first NFL training camp opens at the end of this week, and we're officially ten days removed from the start of Buffalo Bills training camp. One big storyline still awaiting resolution is whether or not first-round pick C.J. Spiller (not to mention second-rounder Torell Troup and third-rounder Alex Carrington) get contracts by next Thursday, allowing them to participate fully from the moment camp opens.
If Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times is hearing things correctly, however, one semi-important piece to getting a deal in place with Spiller is nearing completion. Here's his Monday report, via Twitter:
Hearing the 49ers made strong offer to rookie tackle Anthony Davis recently. He could be the first 1st-rder to get done. Nothing imminent
Davis was the third tackle off the board in April, and was selected two spots behind Spiller, who went No. 9 overall. San Francisco's rookies report to training camp on July 30, one day after the Bills report. As Wilson mentions, no deal is imminent between Davis and San Francisco, but signs are encouraging on his front - and that can only help accelerate negotiations between the Bills and Spiller, given that the bulk of the work is contingent on a salary slotting process.
One possible point of leverage for Gary Wichard, Spiller's agent, is that Spiller was the first running back selected; that's usually good for a few extra bucks, and could slightly delay negotiations. But the more good news we have on this front, the better, and San Francisco's work with Davis - so starkly different from their negotiations with Michael Crabtree a year ago - is good news on the Spiller front.
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I’d have to think the negotiations and signings of all draft picks will ramp up quickly over the next week or so. Is it just me or is this the latest ever to not have a 1st rounder done? Let alone only having a few 2nd rounders signed.
doubt it
could be though.
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by killascript on Jul 19, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Possible
Most years, the #1 pick is signed before the draft, so it’s not even an issue. But it’s starting to edge towards possibility that all 32 first round picks will be holdouts. That – as far as I know – has never happened before.
Just give him a good contract and move on
Spiller that is…. be proactive and get him signed. It is a RB, so I am not so concerned about Spilla missin’ a couple practices, but last year with Maybin was absolutely terrible, especially at a position where Maybin could have used ALOT MORE PRACTICE!
Hopefully the Bills get proactive and at least have Troupe and Carrington in there the first day.
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It is Brohm’s Bills jersey that is the least stained with doo-doo... GO BILLS
I found it odd we released Brett Johnson(?) and never signed another player a few weeks back. I thought his release meant Carrington or Troup were going to sign. I would have definitely expected Carrington to have been signed by now. Hopefully the D-line boys get signed before Camp and Spiller isnt too far behind. I dont expect Spiller there on Day 1, but I would hope within the first 4-5 days.
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Ten Days Left
I am sitting here watching the Astronaut Farmer for like the third time this year thinking about the first six months of the year. I know this thread is about getting draft picks into camp but I couldn’t help but think about the efforts from the staff in their endless attempt to provide us with so many off season topics. Then there are rumblers like CBF that have spun a thread into an opposite direction and accomplished the same thing, providing the days of the off season with not only the pros but the cons of the last decade. As Trying as it must of been it is truly appreciated and much respected for all the efforts. I am at the point know where I am looking forward for NorCaliAngelsfan to start with his I told you so’s.
There are ten days left to camp, get the boys in there Buddy. I am stocking up on the Kool Aid and am as excited for the first preseason game as I would be for the start of the season. Before that happens, Excellent job Buffalo Rumblings, excellent job rumblers. That includes you silverstreak.
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Carrington In The Fold
BB.com is now reporting that 3rd rounder Alex Carrington and the Bills have agreed on terms and an official signing announcement will be made soon.
NFL Teams and Players agents
NFL Teams and Players agents have just hit a Paradox… I never ever remember that not one 1st round pick has signed with their prospective team this close to training camp!
Every year some draft picks will hold out until a player signs on each side of their own draft position. Agents will hold them out or a the team will wait to see just how the drafted player should be slotted salary wise. This year no one is budging, the agent, team rep or the player…. Who will be the first to sign??
As fans we are on the verge of seeing the top 3 players taken this year—Bradford, Suh and McCoy becoming the highest paid players in NFL history without ever playing a down. That is just plain wrong!!!
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