Possible Surprise FA?

[L-TownCat]

We noted on Thursday that the Bills and receiver Stevie Johnson have exchanged contract proposals. But that may not have been the sign of progress that it initially appeared to be.

The Associated Press quotes an unnamed person familiar with the contract talks as saying that the two sides are “far apart.” They’re scheduled to talk at the Scouting Combine, but if they’re far apart now, there may not be enough time to get a deal done before the start of free agency on March 13.

That raises the question of whether the Bills would put the franchise tag on Johnson. The report says Johnson doesn’t expect the Bills to use the franchise tag, but then again Johnson may not know what the Bills’ plans are in that regard.

The franchise tender for wide receivers will be about $9.6 million for the 2012 season.

Anyone intrested in a playmaking WR with a checkered past?

He would maybe love an opportunity to play in a warmer area with Cam tossing deep passes at him rather than Fitzpatrick in the arctic circle.

I coud see us giving him close to the money hes looking for. :cam:

[Delhommey]

An expensive WR with an attitude and questionable hands? How could we say no?

[chknwing]

[csx]

I don't see the need.

[L-TownCat]

True there isnt really a need. Also we dont really know how much he would cost. I just saw a potential FA nobody thought would be there. He prodouced quite well up there in Buffalo, just a thought.

[lightsout]

The force is strong with this one.

[stirs]

no money available for big names

[Nicbsbll2]

No way we can give him what he's looking for. Actually, no one is probably going to give him what he's looking for. Best bet is stays in Buffalo.

[CBDellinger]

I cant see us spending big money on a WR when we have such a great 1-2 punch and RB, a sick TE in Olsen, 2 young guys on the verge of breaking out in Gettis and Lafell and 89 with gas in the tank.

I dont think Shockey returns either.

Work on that D, please. Pass rush or bust.

[4Corners]

proudiddy is gonna be real pissed that you started this thread before he could

[jarhead]

We have too many needs to break the bank on a wr much less this guy

[jtnc]

Cheaper David Gettis will suffice for now.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Guiz guiz guiz we signed a receiver last year. His name is legedu naanee

[csx]

Guiz guiz guiz we signed a receiver last year. His name is legedu naanee

thanks for the great info there......he's a FA as well