Still no progress on deal with Jason Peters
Could the Buffalo Bills reach an agreement on an extension with left tackle Jason Peters, who held out until two days before the start of last season? Could the Bills trade Peters before the start of the season? Could the Bills and Peters have a recurrence of last year's holdout?
Per Tim Graham of ESPN, the answer that question (any of them) is yes. Or, in other words, the Bills aren't any closer to signing (or trading) Peters.
Out of college, Peters was an undrafted tight end out of Arkansas. However, he's developed into one of the league's top tackles and would like to be paid as such even though he has two years remaining on his contract.
Peters, who's due to make $4 million in 2009, will earn less than the average salary of Bills' right tackle Langston Walker, who's contract averages $5 million per season.
Peters is seeking an eight-figure salary.
Last year, Peters incurred $600,000 in fines for missing mandatory practices so fines aren't a big deterrent for the big fella.
The most likely trade partner would be the Philadelphia Eagles, who have two first-round picks and lost left tackle Tra Thomas to Jacksonville via free agency.
The Bills are believed to be looking for a first- and third-round pick as trade compensation. However, an AFC GM wonders if he'll live up to the contract once a team (Bills, Eagles or otherwise) shows Peters the money.
Per Tim Graham of ESPN, the answer that question (any of them) is yes. Or, in other words, the Bills aren't any closer to signing (or trading) Peters.
Out of college, Peters was an undrafted tight end out of Arkansas. However, he's developed into one of the league's top tackles and would like to be paid as such even though he has two years remaining on his contract.
Peters, who's due to make $4 million in 2009, will earn less than the average salary of Bills' right tackle Langston Walker, who's contract averages $5 million per season.
Peters is seeking an eight-figure salary.
Last year, Peters incurred $600,000 in fines for missing mandatory practices so fines aren't a big deterrent for the big fella.
The most likely trade partner would be the Philadelphia Eagles, who have two first-round picks and lost left tackle Tra Thomas to Jacksonville via free agency.
The Bills are believed to be looking for a first- and third-round pick as trade compensation. However, an AFC GM wonders if he'll live up to the contract once a team (Bills, Eagles or otherwise) shows Peters the money.
"Once you give him the money, I'm not so sure he plays up to it," the GM said.Until something is done, don't expect to see Peters around One Bills Drive any time soon.
