AJ a free agent: Bills announce two-year deal for quarterback A.J. McCarron

[rick4bama]

Ah, the Kirk Cousins method.

I can't believe everyone is falling for this guy! He was the back up to, OH! what was that guy name he won the Heisman!

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

I agree. It's obvious to me his skill set is slipping.

Tom can still throw it better than most even at his age. JMO his bigger problem is his receivers. The injury to his main guy (lost for the season) was a huge factor since the Pats have to outscore most of the teams in order to win.

 

[OldPlayer]

...the Pats have to outscore most of the teams in order to win.

Isn't that how it's supposed to work?

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Tom can still throw it better than most even at his age. JMO his bigger problem is his receivers. The injury to his main guy (lost for the season) was a huge factor since the Pats have to outscore most of the teams in order to win most of their games.

FTFY

 

[RTB X Bot]

 

[PhillyGirl]

Yahoo! He certainly has a better chance to start ..

 

[BAMAneck]

Think that’s all he wanted was a chance to be “ the guy “ . He will have that in spades in Buffalo with Nathan Peterman as the only QB listed on their roster with joe Webb as a free agent .

 

[planomateo]

Odd that Cleveland botched the trade for AJ, ended up getting Tyrod for a 3rd, and Buffalo didn't give up any picks for AJ (as I understand it).

 

[OldPlayer]

Good for AJ, but expect him to have another kid soon. There's nothing to do in Buffalo and the Winters will keep you indoors.

 

[JoshB]

Odd that Cleveland botched the trade for AJ, ended up getting Tyrod for a 3rd, and Buffalo didn't give up any picks for AJ (as I understand it).

AJ was an unrestricted free agent, so they didn't have to give Cincy anything for AJ.

 

[bamaledge]

I’d get paid to sit. Damn hard job there.

 

[planomateo]

AJ was an unrestricted free agent, so they didn't have to give Cincy anything for AJ.

Which is my point.

• Did Cleveland offer him once he was unrestricted?
• Was AJ asking too much?
• Did AJ not want to go to Cleveland?

 

[PurlJam]

Good for AJ, but expect him to have another kid soon. There's nothing to do in Buffalo and the Winters will keep you indoors.

or
Really tough choice there, huh? :naughtydevil:

 

[planomateo]

 

[TUSKtimes]

It's the upfront money that counts in the NFL so 5 mil guaranteed isn't going to break the bank in Buffalo. It also doesn't tie AJ down if he doesn't get what he wants. This is definitely a prove it contract.

 

[planomateo]

Garoppolo got paid for much less proof.

 

[TUSKtimes]

Garoppolo got paid for much less proof.

Actually, he got paid for those 5 straight wins at the end of the season. His rep as a possible starter and all the discussion about New England wanting him to replace Brady was also great publicity.

For AJ he didn't get much more than he had at Cincy. Maybe G-Mac did negotiate this contract.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Well....its up to him now....he isn't behind a andy dalton....
Its not a great or evengood franchise...but they made the playoffs....
....it show time for AJ....
Plus 10 mill with 6.5 in potential incentives.....
I would say he didnt do to bad...

 

[50+yeartidefan]

And check the tag his wife is wearing....
So true....

 

[JoshB]

Which is my point.

• Did Cleveland offer him once he was unrestricted?
• Was AJ asking too much?
• Did AJ not want to go to Cleveland?

I would imagine the reason that the Browns traded for Taylor in the first place was because AJ and the Bills were already talking and the Bills decided to trade the Browns a QB and they can sign AJ without having to outpay Cleveland.