Bills Sign Troup; Spiller Deal Still A Ways Off
by Brian Galliford on Jul 28, 2010 2:58 PM EDT
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PrintSteve Wyche of NFL.com is reporting that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to terms on a deal with second-round pick Torell Troup. Wyche reported that it's a four-year deal.
The contract is worth as much as $4.61 million according to FOXSports.com's Adam Caplan, and includes just over $2.6M guaranteed.
Bills rookies and veterans alike are reporting to St. John Fisher College today in anticipation of tomorrow's first training camp practice, and it appears that Troup will be able to participate in those activities with his deal in place. He'll compete with veteran Kyle Williams for the starting nose tackle role in the team's new 3-4 defense.
The news is not as good for the team's first-round pick, running back C.J. Spiller. Wyche, citing a league source, says that a deal for Spiller "could take awhile."
Chosen No. 9 overall in April's NFL Draft, Spiller is the only remaining unsigned player on Buffalo's roster. The highest-chosen rookie to have a deal in place at this point is Dallas receiver Dez Bryant, selected a full 15 spots after Spiller.
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I’ve said all along that Troup needed to be here before anyone. He plays a tough position and needs all the practice he can get. We can get by with Freddy, Marshawn and a limited Spiller for a 2 or 3 games, we can’t with Troup.
Troup more important
Spiller can show up a few weeks late and still participate, but we needed Troup in from the start. High grades to Buddy on getting everyone else signed.
Now, since we have a low payroll and our highest paid guy will retire, lets spend the $$ and get Spiller in.
It would have been nice to get Spiller in here before camp
but it was never gunna happen. He will be here in a week or 2
"Hold ya chin up...nuh nuh nuh...gone" -Marshawn Lynch-
So does this mean we finally stop seeing that UCF picture with the weird stuff going on with his neck?
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Jul 28, 2010 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
It is.
His chinstrap rode up his face and his mouth is wide open. Plus he’s got a huge chin to begin with.
by twoeightnine on Jul 28, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be interested in knowing where his weight is now
I understand that he trimmed down for the combine… but his playing weight could be in the 325 range or more?
But TROUP isn't Cody!
Thank God!!!
More good work by our new F.O.
Thanks Buddy!
Season Ticket Holder Sec: 312, Row: 11
"There's NO place like home when it's the Big Tree Inn"
Yeah... so far our scouts are looking like they know what they were doing on that one...
However, the Ravens know a thing or two about drafting players, so Cody should be alright… plus the fact that he passed their tests today.
Makes one wonder though
IN 24 HOURS?
Season Ticket Holder Sec: 312, Row: 11
"There's NO place like home when it's the Big Tree Inn"
Isn’t it sad when the number after the decimal is still more than you make in a year?
by BillieverSince89 on Jul 28, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
A year?
Try 7 – 10 or even more than that matter!
I’d consider you pretty lucky making $600,000/yr!
Season Ticket Holder Sec: 312, Row: 11
"There's NO place like home when it's the Big Tree Inn"
And I think my math skills have just proven my point.
by BillieverSince89 on Jul 28, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Good!! Hopefully Spiller is in soon too!!
That was not a laterall!!!
by brendar of the bills people on Jul 28, 2010 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
Alright, well lets hope we can sign Spiller sooner rather than later.
And it’s great to finally have all but our first rounder in camp on time. We haven’t seen that in a very long time.
Dear God,
If we give you the Jonas Brothers, can you please give us back Jimi Hendrix?
Amen
by CanadianBillsFan on Jul 28, 2010 4:07 PM EDT reply actions
2008
The way the Bills have played that SEEMS like so much longer!
by Malfimus on Jul 28, 2010 4:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
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Dear God,
If we give you the Jonas Brothers, can you please give us back Jimi Hendrix?
Amen
by CanadianBillsFan on Jul 28, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
YES
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now."
~Bruce Coslet
In Buffalo
4.61 million buys akot of wings and great pizza!!!
Jimmy McGinty: You know what the difference is between a winner and a loser?
Shane Falco: The score.
Well like Forrest Gump said..........
“He told me that we never had to worry about money again. And I told him… Well, that’s good. One less thing to worry about!”
Chan Gailey's #1 Fan!
by norcaliangelsfan on Jul 28, 2010 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
How have I already seen two Forrest Gump quotes from you already?
by Brian Galliford on Jul 28, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
already already. ;) jk
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now."
~Bruce Coslet
by Ren Diggity on Jul 28, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Did anybody
Watch the Fred Jackson interview on BB.com today!! Interesting and a lil’ funny!! The guy yelling his name is sweet too!!
That was not a laterall!!!
by brendar of the bills people on Jul 28, 2010 6:42 PM EDT reply actions
Take your time...
With Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch the Bills have ALL KINDS of leverage in this contract negotiation. For a team that is in all likelihood looking at another losing season, getting a third running back into camp before his fellow first-round picks seems pretty far down on the list of priorities.
I say don’t overpay one cent for Spiller. He’ll start feeling the pressure to get a deal done.
by Buffalo Billiever on Jul 29, 2010 1:58 AM EDT reply actions
YES!
I was wondering why chix didn’t pick Cody. This gives me some more faith in them!
"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak" "Did we give up when the germans bombed pearl harbor!!??"-John Belushi
by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jul 29, 2010 3:09 AM EDT reply actions
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