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Report: C.J. Spiller likely to sign with Bills today
Posted by Michael David Smith on August 6, 2010 9:17 AM ET
Only two first-round draft picks remain unsigned. By the end of the day that number may be down to one.
John Clayton reported this morning on ESPN Radio that Bills first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller is likely to get his contract done today.
According to Clayton, the Bills and Spiller's camp made a lot of progress on Thursday, and Spiller should be done negotiating and in camp by the end of the day.
The only other unsigned first-round pick is Russell Okung of the Seahawks.
Update:
C.J. Spiller, Bills agree to deal
The Buffalo Bills reached a five-year, $25 million contract with first-round pick C.J. Spiller that could escalate to $37.5 million, according to a source.
Spiller has been out of camp while the team tried to negotiate a contract.
The running back's deal includes $20.8 million in guarantees, according to a source. Spiller was the ninth choice in the 2010 draft out of Clemson.
Spiller was flying to Buffalo and planned to report early Friday afternoon to the Bills' camp at St. John Fisher College in Rochester.
Bills general manager Buddy Nix declined to comment as he walked off the field following the team's Friday morning practice. A Bills media relations official, walking with Nix and CEO Russ Brandon, told reporters that the team would make an announcement once the contract had been signed.
Spiller joins left tackle Russell Okung, the Seattle Seahawks' pick at No. 6, as the final first-rounders to agree to terms.
Okung agreed Friday to a six-year, $48.5 million, including more than $29 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.
Spiller took part in all of the team's offseason minicamps in May and June, but has some catching up to do as Buffalo continues to install a new offense under first-year head coach Chan Gailey.
Spiller is expected to play a significant role in the scheme -- used as both a rusher and receiver -- while sharing time with running backs Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, who split the starting duties last season.
Posted by Michael David Smith on August 6, 2010 9:17 AM ET
Only two first-round draft picks remain unsigned. By the end of the day that number may be down to one.
John Clayton reported this morning on ESPN Radio that Bills first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller is likely to get his contract done today.
According to Clayton, the Bills and Spiller's camp made a lot of progress on Thursday, and Spiller should be done negotiating and in camp by the end of the day.
The only other unsigned first-round pick is Russell Okung of the Seahawks.
Update:
C.J. Spiller, Bills agree to deal
The Buffalo Bills reached a five-year, $25 million contract with first-round pick C.J. Spiller that could escalate to $37.5 million, according to a source.
Spiller has been out of camp while the team tried to negotiate a contract.
The running back's deal includes $20.8 million in guarantees, according to a source. Spiller was the ninth choice in the 2010 draft out of Clemson.
Spiller was flying to Buffalo and planned to report early Friday afternoon to the Bills' camp at St. John Fisher College in Rochester.
Bills general manager Buddy Nix declined to comment as he walked off the field following the team's Friday morning practice. A Bills media relations official, walking with Nix and CEO Russ Brandon, told reporters that the team would make an announcement once the contract had been signed.
Spiller joins left tackle Russell Okung, the Seattle Seahawks' pick at No. 6, as the final first-rounders to agree to terms.
Okung agreed Friday to a six-year, $48.5 million, including more than $29 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.
Spiller took part in all of the team's offseason minicamps in May and June, but has some catching up to do as Buffalo continues to install a new offense under first-year head coach Chan Gailey.
Spiller is expected to play a significant role in the scheme -- used as both a rusher and receiver -- while sharing time with running backs Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, who split the starting duties last season.
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I could see him being traded away in a couple years and becoming a superstar.
