Comments on: With Fitzpatrick signed, Stevie Johnson may not be next up for new deal

By: gordobombay

gordobombay — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:43:53 +0000

@canjura Are you kidding me? Those are the only receivers you believe to be better than SJ? One, Roddy White is underachieving this year so I’d initially take him off of that list. But you really think Stevie is better than Vincent Jackson? DeSean Jackson? Holmes? Wallace? Nicks? Britt (when healthy)? I’m sure theres others – Hell, I’d probably take AJ Green based on the potential he’s shown with Andy Dalton flinging poop at him.

I agree that signing Stevie is a priority (especially seeing as Freddy’s contract extends through 2012) and don’t get me wrong I’m a huge fan. See how the next 5-6 weeks go and see if he can produce against some of the leagues top backs (Revis/Cromartie twice). But the Bills should be smart with their investments and put the money where the production value comes from (coughFREDcough) and spend some
money bulking up our pass rush.

By: redbullenergydrink

redbullenergydrink — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:21:19 +0000

Stevie should get paid as long as he stops blaming god for his drops.

By: canjura

canjura — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:14:15 +0000

Stevie Johnson, who last year was a #2 due to Lee Evans getting the majority of the double teams, has proven himself last year and is proving himself again this year. The guy is a stud, he makes plays week in and week out, and loves the game of football as evident by him missing no games while dealing with a groin injury. If he wants top 10 money, give it to him. I can’t think of 10 better receivers than Stevie Johnson. Fitzy, Megatron, Jennings, Roddy White, Wes Welker, Bolden (MAYBE). PAY THE MAN!

By: emoney12

emoney12 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:42:52 +0000

Fred Jackson’s situation is not as immediate as people are making it. Jackson is under contract through the 2012 season.

By: rarson

rarson — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:50:55 +0000

Stevie is worth hanging onto (as is Fitzpatrick), they’ll probably franchise him and work out a deal later.

By: gadzod

gadzod — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:34:53 +0000

Why are people saying they overpaid for Fitz? He is a 2nd tier QB, and got paid like one. He makes 200k more than Newton, and 2.75 less than players like Matt Ryan. I don’t understand it. With that said, I’m sure Lindell and Pears will be available come free agency. Steve Johnson won’t! We need to extend him, and then pay Fred Jackson like he deserves!

By: androk23

androk23 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:43:51 +0000

Stevie is my favorite player on the Bills. PLEASE extend him soon, so I can buy his jersey and not worry about it staying on the hanger a year from now.

By: j0esixpack

j0esixpack — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:18:49 +0000

Johnson may think the Bills will overpay for him like they did with Fitzpatrick.

They might. It was worth it to overpay Fitzpatrick for the message it sends to other free agents. Having a decent QB long term is something free agents would look for when making a choice if the money is comparable.

Having a good RB signed would help too – but Johnson might want to keep in mind that other free agents might be willing to play for the Bills now too.

By: EJ

EJ — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:47:05 +0000

The team won’t come to terms with Stevie before the year is done, he is asking for way too much money. Steve Johnson is a very good receiver, not much in the speed department, but a great route runner with very good hands… thing is, he is not worth what he is asking. I believe i heard he wants top 10 number 1 receiver money. I understand he had a great year last season but wasn’t even on the radar at all before then. If he shows he can match or better what he did last year, then I believe Buffalo will pay him what he wants. But until then… I think nothing will change. Gotta play it safe, besides, the Draft will be full of able WR’s this year. A lot of hidden gems.

By: jacksonjames4

jacksonjames4 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:58:32 +0000

to us average folks.. i would beg for his salary of ‘only’ 1.5 million

By: vegasbillzfan42

vegasbillzfan42 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:53:35 +0000

Don’t be fools Buffalo. Get Stevie locked up too. Fitz and Stevie for 6 more years could be Fitzmagical!!!

By: clayjayhawk

clayjayhawk — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:53:17 +0000

fred jackson HELLO

By: 1captain1

1captain1 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:48:40 +0000

Blah blah blah…

WE’VE NOT EVEN GOTTEN PAST F’ing MID F’ing SEASON YET…

Enough with the contract BS!

Play Ball!!!!!

By: tilllman40

tilllman40 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:39:28 +0000

Sign him and Freddy , no steps back