Guarantees Were Likely Sticking Point In Spiller Holdout
by Brian Galliford on Aug 6, 2010 2:30 PM EDT
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PrintThe Buffalo Bills have formally announced the signing of rookie running back C.J. Spiller, who agreed to terms on a five-year, $25 million deal with $20.8 million in guarantees earlier this morning. Examining his contract, as well as the deals signed by the two players immediately preceding and following him in April's draft - Rolando McClain and Tyson Alualu - it's pretty apparent that Spiller's lengthy holdout was based on guaranteed money.
McClain got $23 million guaranteed on a five-year deal from Oakland. Alualu got $17.5 million guaranteed; quick math tells you that had Spiller acquiesced to a deal exactly between those two figures, he'd have gotten $20.25 million in guarantees. But Spiller didn't hold out for that extra $550,000; he held out because accepting something in that vicinity would have been accepting less than the "going rate increase."
McClain's $23 million was a 19.7% increase over 2009 No. 8 overall pick Eugene Monroe, while Alualu's $17.5 million was a whopping 23.5% increase over Michael Crabtree's guarantees, of all people. Spiller's $20.8 million guarantee, meanwhile, is "only" a 15.5% increase over B.J. Raji's deal a year ago.
The Bills likely stayed patient with the holdout, and agreed to the lofty escalators that could ultimately pay Spiller $37.5 million over the life of his five-year deal, in an effort to keep the guaranteed portion of his contract slotted. In the end, the deal worked out well for both sides - Spiller has a chance to earn a fatter contract over the long haul, while the Bills made sure to keep the guaranteed portion of Spiller's deal in check as much as possible. Now, thankfully, we can end discussions on contract figures and watch the young man play football; he's expected to be on the field for tonight's practice.
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I’m glad he got his money. Now I’m really excited to see what he’ll do on the field. Stay healthy, CJ.
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Aug 6, 2010 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
Hope he can quickly become the difference maker he was drafted to be
I’m actually most excited to see him returning kicks to see if he can be as electric there as he was at Clemson…
~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."
if he can do any of the things he did in Clemson
we have a real game changer. 50 tds, 20 for over 50 yards, including receiving? 30 some rushing TDs? and he runs between the tackles too? nasty.
"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
let the man play!
and earn those incentives! i hope he earns the entire 37 million….
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me too
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by NorCal BillsFan on Aug 6, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus an extra $90 grand for winning the super bowl. :)
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Aug 6, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
If he makes that entire 37 million, our team will be doing mighty fine then!
I’ll happily pay that!
abayarde- "I SAY this get ready cause the BUFFALO BILLS ARE COMING TO TOWN and I dont mean like Santa clause. WE will not Surrender this is were you all FALL The WHAGON BLASTER IS TAKING OFF AND YOU PUNKS are in our way, This wagon has no BREAKS so get ready for the ride of the life time"
1973...OJ rushed for over 2000 yds. The Bills did not make the playoffs.
If all the stars align, pigs learn to fly, humanity achieves world peace, doctors discover a cure for cancer, scientists perfect cold fusion, and hell freezes over, the Bills might win the SB this year.
Quite true...
…. but it was a glorious year to be a Bills fan. The previous 6 years were a wasteland; they hadn’t won any more than 4 games since 1966. With a rookie QB and a Hall of Fame RB, they never threw the ball that year (despite having a pretty good bunch of receivers in JD Hill, Bob Chandler, Wallace Francis and Paul Seymour.) After suffering through the previous 6 years it was thrilling to be a Bills fan again in 1973. Their 9 wins were more than they had in the previous 3 years combined. 9 wins would be a holy miracle this year.
by Gino Parilli on Aug 6, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I speak for all when I say lets hope he earns those incentives and more
To be realistic if this kid is 1/2 the player he was at Clemson this football team is alot better if he is what he was at Clemson well then Playoffs here we come.
It will be so nice to sit down on sunday and expect a couple of TD’s from this offence as oppose to a few fgs for points. The Bills suddenly dont look like a lock to hit the under.
If we can have him have a great year + someone else on offense whether it be Freddy, Marshawn Lee or any other player to go along with a couple standouts on D this team really has a chance.
Great job by the FO...
looking at those numbers makes me happy, a much lower increase over the same lot last year compared to the two guys sandwiching his deal this year. Fiscal responsibility is needed during the uncertain time and IMO the FO did what they needed to do, stayed patient and firm but understood the C. Johnson issues may arise with Spiller (out-performing his contract) and loaded it with incentives. Awesome. Lets get him out on the field and in the classroom, learn the playbook CJ! Go Bills!
Act like a sober human being, not a drunk Internet username. -- Brian Galliford
The Real Deal
This guy is the real deal. Clemson fans feel he is the greatest multiple threat their conference has ever produced. Can’t wait to see him turn it on.
Good job Buddy! CJ is in.
I cannot wait to drive home from TN and see us CRUSH THE FISH!!!!
Get pumped boys!! The home opener is coming soon. No more waiting. A long offseason…….. but we get to go to the stadium soon, grill out, drink a few beers, and scream with 70,000 of our closest friends.
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Aug 6, 2010 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
I hope he does not practice tonight !
I hope common sense prevails and they tell Spiller to get some sleep and then practice fresh tomorrow. I hate the thought of him flying, driving, doing PR, and then blowing an ACL tonight because he was fatigued. I think any of you who do a lot of flying know what I am talking about. And I hope I am just being way overly cautious.
Coffee is for closers
~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."
Hope CJ is exciting but I'd rather spend the money
on someone who’s proven they can star in the NFL…but that’s the way it is in pro sports with #! draft picks. Don’t get too carried away folks – you still win or lose with your lines and your QB more than a running back.
CJ Is Exciting
Spillers resume is very impressive. Crazy fast, proven scorer etc. etc. Will address other issues ie. OL and QB next year. Only so many picks in a draft. Plus next yr. hopefully new CBA, lowering rookie pay.
Home of "Spiller the Thriller"
Nice work if you can get it
Oh man. I envy you C.J. You got back into the mix tonight and I know that feels just as good to you as signing that contract. Good luck.
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