Whoa, are the Bills actually ass holes any more? Wait, did we over pay for a solid WR that hasn't sniffed the playoffs, a pro bowl, or any type of statistical accolades? Wait who cares, its not our money!
The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Lee Evans to a four-year, $37.25 million extension that includes $18.25 million worth of guarantees. He will make $27 million over the first three years of the deal, including this year. Evans now is under contract through 2012.
First lets get all the stupid stats and junk out of the way. He is the highest paid Buffalo athlete (per year) ever. He is the third highest paid WR in the league. He leads the league with a 23 yards per catch average. He'll be a Bill until February 2013.
What this tells everyone now is, A.) we are spending the Toronto money. B.) If you aren't an asshole who holds out or complains AND you produce you get money. C.) Ralph Wilson is NOT cheap. D.) Evans wanted to stay here, because duh, he could have been an UFA after the season. Oh and E.) he is and will be the voice and face of the team and the leader of the team from here on out.(or until Trent's status elevates a few rungs).Basically, I love the signing. Its not my money, it is going to a player that isn't a total dickhead, he speaks articulately, has his own radio show on WGR, produces on the field, he's only 27, and over all he's a good guy. Also this may start some what of a domino effect of extensions and signings. At the very least it shuts people up for a few weeks or days about complaining that Buffalo can't afford any one and whoa is us cause we're the small market little dudes.
Extension list now:
Jason Peters
(gulp) Dick Jauron
Donte Whitner
Russ Brandon
Ko Simpson
Trent Edwards
Marshawn Lynch
In that order(looking ahead to future contracts)
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