You Dirty Rat Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) “Per source, Milano is looking for top-dollar at his position,” writes Verderame. “Although he’s without Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolades, Milano has been a playmaker and culture-maker. The fourth-year man has racked up 101 tackles in 2019 and then 3.5 sacks and win hits in 2020, while providing quality coverage. He’ll have a strong market.” Retaining Milano could be a challenge Milano is cashing in at the right time after being a standout on the Bills defense. Even Beane has mentioned on the team’s official website that he’d like to have Milano, one of his first draft picks as Bills general manager in 2017, back on the team for the foreseeable future. However, Beane notes that Milano’s “earned the right to go to free agency and see what his market bears.” https://fansided.com/2021/02/01/bills-free-agent-matt-milano-looking-top-dollar-free-agency/ Edited February 1, 2021 by Norm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I'll repost this here: I doubt the Bills can afford to keep him:Link to article <snip> In the latest Stacking the Box column, FanSided’s national NFL reporter Matt Verderame has heard from a source that linebacker Matt Milano is looking for “top dollar” in free agency. “Per source, Milano is looking for top-dollar at his position,” writes Verderame. “Although he’s without Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolades, Milano has been a playmaker and culture-maker. The fourth-year man has racked up 101 tackles in 2019 and then 3.5 sacks and win hits in 2020, while providing quality coverage. He’ll have a strong market.” </snip> 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I don't blame him. This is going to be his big kick at the can. I wish him luck wherever he lands. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Dirty Rat Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) We are broke, no cashola, busted.... Edited February 1, 2021 by Norm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, Alaska Darin said: I don't blame him. This is going to be his big kick at the can. I wish him luck wherever he lands. There are always players who look at how their teammates are treated by management, so it's my hope that, even in losing him, his teammates understand the restrictions of the lower salary cap and don't personalize it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Highest Paid NFL linebackers: 1. Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner: $18 million 2. Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley: $17 million 3. Texans linebacker Zack Cunningham: $14.5 million 4. Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack: $14.3 million 5. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones: $14.3 million 6. Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson: $13.54 million 7. Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr: $13.5 million 8. Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander: $13.5 million 9. Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith: $12.75 million 10. Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton: $11.75 million I think it's VERY hard to argue that any of them are worth that high a percentage of the salary cap. I really like Milano (he's one of my favorite BILLS) but paying him $13M-$18M a year is a fool's errand. Unless you're a pass rushing demon, linebacker is a position much like running back. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Alaska Darin said: Highest Paid NFL linebackers: 1. Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner: $18 million 2. Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley: $17 million 3. Texans linebacker Zack Cunningham: $14.5 million 4. Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack: $14.3 million 5. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones: $14.3 million 6. Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson: $13.54 million 7. Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr: $13.5 million 8. Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander: $13.5 million 9. Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith: $12.75 million 10. Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton: $11.75 million I think it's VERY hard to argue that any of them are worth that high a percentage of the salary cap. I really like Milano (he's one of my favorite BILLS) but paying him $13M-$18M a year is a fool's errand. Unless you're a pass rushing demon, linebacker is a position much like running back. Don’t want to see him go, but if he does I hope he goes to the NFC. Edited February 1, 2021 by Nanker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Well then I say good luck to him in the future. I've watched every play of those four years, he's a "good" player, but for every good play there is also one of him being blown downfield Along with his frequent injuries and the need to pay several others, I say that we ,move on. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Ann said: I'll repost this here: I doubt the Bills can afford to keep him:Link to article <snip> In the latest Stacking the Box column, FanSided’s national NFL reporter Matt Verderame has heard from a source that linebacker Matt Milano is looking for “top dollar” in free agency. “Per source, Milano is looking for top-dollar at his position,” writes Verderame. “Although he’s without Pro Bowl or All-Pro accolades, Milano has been a playmaker and culture-maker. The fourth-year man has racked up 101 tackles in 2019 and then 3.5 sacks and win hits in 2020, while providing quality coverage. He’ll have a strong market.” </snip> that source sounds like his agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Alaska Darin said: Highest Paid NFL linebackers: 1. Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner: $18 million 2. Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley: $17 million 3. Texans linebacker Zack Cunningham: $14.5 million 4. Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack: $14.3 million 5. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones: $14.3 million 6. Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson: $13.54 million 7. Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr: $13.5 million 8. Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander: $13.5 million 9. Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith: $12.75 million 10. Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton: $11.75 million I think it's VERY hard to argue that any of them are worth that high a percentage of the salary cap. I really like Milano (he's one of my favorite BILLS) but paying him $13M-$18M a year is a fool's errand. Unless you're a pass rushing demon, linebacker is a position much like running back. Especially for a guy who's been, how to say this, less than durable in his career. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 In the NFL are contracts with incentives for exceeding milestones allowed? If so, wonder if he' go for a contract that gives him $9MM for 10 games or less & an additional $1MM/ game. (Which would make him one of the highest paid guys for playing all 17.) Maybe not those #'s specifically, but something similar if it's allowed under the CBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Something about Beane’s comments a week ago made me think we’ve seen the last of Milano, but will remain hopeful they can work something out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 8 hours ago, KD in CA said: Something about Beane’s comments a week ago made me think we’ve seen the last of Milano, but will remain hopeful they can work something out. I think I'm ok with that. If he was more durable I'd have second thoughts, but he's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG1 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 12 hours ago, Taro T said: In the NFL are contracts with incentives for exceeding milestones allowed? If so, wonder if he' go for a contract that gives him $9MM for 10 games or less & an additional $1MM/ game. (Which would make him one of the highest paid guys for playing all 17.) Maybe not those #'s specifically, but something similar if it's allowed under the CBA. The CBA splits contract incentives between likely to be earned and unlikely to be earned. The former are counted vs the cap as if in the contract. If a player hits all incentives, then the overage counts against the cap in the following year 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, GG1 said: The CBA splits contract incentives between likely to be earned and unlikely to be earned. The former are counted vs the cap as if in the contract. If a player hits all incentives, then the overage counts against the cap in the following year So, in Milano's case, a games played clause would be considered an "unlikely to be earned" one, right? Seems like the perfect solution if he'd go for it. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Uncle Joe Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, IDBillzFan said: Too late, he's already expired. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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