Stephon Gilmore

New England Patriots Pay Top Dollar To Swipe Stephon Gilmore From Division Rivals

... rivals. Mar 9, 2017. 14 min ago. Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Orchard Park, N. Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert). Town __link__ Content Exchange. Early in the tampering period, the Bears seemed to be a destination for Stephon Gilmore. Bills fans blew up Twitter, saying that Gilmore’s five interceptions last season were lucky and that Chicago was overpaying. By Thursday morning, Gilmore wasn’t going to the Bears. In fact, he will face the Bills twice a year as a New England Patriot, and suddenly #Bills Mafia is left wondering, “What does Bill Belichick know that we don’t?”. That’s the aura that Belichick holds in this league. With five Super Bowl titles and 13 division titles in the last 14 years, when Belichick and the Patriots make a move, it makes observers rethink everything. It’s why Gilmore’s five-year contract worth $65 million with a whopping $40 million guaranteed doesn’t bat as many eyes with the Patriots as it would with another ...

Stephon Gilmore Aims To Cash In

... highest-paid quarterbacks should be north of $30 million by now”. Sorry Mike, you don’t get to set salaries. Qb’s are paid what the market will bear…just like every other position. stoneydog 1000 says. Mar 5, 2017 1:13 PM. Pretty sad when mediocre CBs like Gilmore and Kirkpatrick are going to get big money. shwanker 81 says. Mar 5, 2017 1:19 PM. Bills made the smart move not paying him top corner money. He was routinely burned all season. Let another team overpay. One for the other thumb says. Mar 5, 2017 1:30 PM. I say go ahead and make your money. You can only do it for so long. But I would also remind them that cashing in is not the best way to win a Superbowl. bbillsfan 01 says. Mar 5, 2017 2:52 PM. Good luck getting Top 5 or even 10 money. You haven’t done anything to earn it. You shy’d away from making tackles all year and your coverage was mediocre at best. dispozblcopy says. Mar 5, 2017 3:14 PM. Just as long as he stays in the AFC East. Mar 5, 2017 3:22 PM. pretty thin cornerback pool this year in free agency. nflrule ...

Three Former Gamecocks In High Demand

... positive for performance enhancing drugs. The Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49 ers also have interest in signing Jeffery, ESPN’s Josina Anderson reported this week. “When you can’t come to a common ground with a player and an agent, sometimes it’s necessary to kind of test the market to determine that player’s value, and that’s really where we’re at,” Pace told reporters in Indianapolis. Gilmore, who is coming off his first Pro Bowl selection this season, is the top free agent cornerback on the market this year, according to Pro Football Focus. The Bills would have had to pay him approximately $15.1 million under a franchise tag this year and don’t sound eager to cough up that kind of money for Gilmore. “Stephon is a good player and so, when you look at Stephon and what he brings to the table, the corner position is a critical position to being successful on ...

Patriots To Sign Cb Gilmore, Re-sign Dt Branch

... believed he was among the elite cornerbacks in the league. The Bills chose not to use the franchise tag, as the $14.2 million price tag for cornerbacks was prohibitive. The planned signing of Gilmore meant that free-agent cornerback Logan Ryan was not likely to return to New England, and his agents Thursday night announced that Ryan was joining the Tennessee Titans. Coming off a career-best five interceptions and a Pro Bowl nod in 2016, Stephon Gilmore is planning to sign with the Patriots, sources told ESPN. Joe Robbins/Getty Images. The future of Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler , a restricted free agent, is also uncertain. "The Patriots haven't approached Malcolm about his contract since last year, and anything that says he has been asking for the moon is completely false," Butler's agent, Derek Simpson, said Thursday night. ...

Patriots Give Gilmore $40 Million Guaranteed, Also Re-sign Harmon

... the first overall pick in any deal for Garoppolo. Writes Cabot. They might either trade or release Osweiler, because the trade was all about getting the pick and not about the quarterback. The Browns have the ammunition to acquire Jimmy Garoppolo and will try to put together a strong package that the Patriots will accept. The Browns have two first-round picks and two second-rounders this year, and now three second-round picks in 2018. The Browns will likely be willing to part with their No. 12 overall pick this year for Garoppolo, and at least one of the second-round picks next year. One league source close to the situation told __link__ the Browns' No. 12 likely won't get it done, and that the Patriots will want the Browns' No. 1 overall pick this year. The thinking is that there are some top five players they want, whereas the No. 12 doesn't interest them as much. But the Browns will have no intention of doing that. They plan to take Myles Garrett No. 1 overall and won't want to part with the top pick for the 2014 second-rounder. The source said the Patriots will likely want a ...

Bills Won't Use Franchise Tag On Cornerback Stephon Gilmore

... source told The News there is “no chance” of that happening. That means Gilmore will hit the open market March 9, unless the two sides can come to an agreement on a long-term contract before then. It’s estimated that the franchise tag for a cornerback this season will cost about $15 million. For a team with an estimated $21 million in salary-cap space, that would severely handicap the Bills’ ability to sign free agents, be it their own or other players set to hit the open market. Gilmore, 26, had a career-best five interceptions in 2016, making 15 starts and finishing with 48 tackles. He missed the season finale because of a concussion. Originally selected as a Pro Bowl alternate, he got into the game for the first time in his career and had an interception in the AFC’s win. Gilmore has made no secret of his desire to be ...

Where Should Stephon Gilmore Sign In Free Agency

... man coverage, so they can properly execute Todd Bowles’s system. Gilmore fits the bill. The underlying concern for New York lies in throwing out big money to an elite free agent like Gilmore, right after the Darrelle Revis partnership fell apart. But that shouldn’t be a blocker, if the Jets think Gilmore is a fit for their system. Jacob Feldman: Oakland Raiders. The Raiders landed several top free agents last year, and saw enough success to turn around their franchise. With a decent amount of room under the cap, they definitely could use more talent in the defensive backfield (Oakland was 25 th in pass defense DVOA last year). The winding football journey of Krishawn Hogan, the only NAIA draft prospect at the combine. Jonathan Jones: Chicago Bears. The Bears lost the Janoris Jenkins sweepstakes last year, and while Gilmore may not be as good as Jenkins, he was good enough to start in 66 of his 68 ...

Reported Signing Of Cb Stephon Gilmore Has Big Impact On Malcolm Butler

... He already wasn’t happy having to play last year for $600,000, and now the team essentially prioritizing Gilmore over him could be taken as a slap in the face. This could also be seen that the Patriots will not be able to sign Butler long-term. Butler likely won’t sign for a penny less than $14 million per year and the Patriots are not a team to pay two cornerbacks that much money. Keep in mind the team still has second-round pick Cyrus Jones and Eric Rowe on the roster. Jones has a ton of talent despite his disappointing rookie year, and Rowe showed signs of potential as well. As a restricted free agent, Butler can get offers from other teams, but the Patriots would have the right to match the offer and if he does sign with another team the Patriots would get a first-round pick in return. From a Patriots perspective, they would want this to happen and a team offer Butler less than $14 million, ...

Deals, Contracts, Signings; Alshon Jeffery To Eagles

... receiver through a trade ( Brandin Cooks ) or sign a star on the open market (Terrelle Pryor, Kenny Britt)? Can the  Giants upgrade at left tackle and is a pursuit of  Brandon Marshall realistic? Are the  Jets in full rebuild mode. Those questions should be answered over the next few days. The legal tampering period begins at 12 p.m. ET on March 7, 2017. Free agents can begin to sign with teams on March 9. Here's a one-stop shop for every big-name NFL free agent signing. Wesley Hitt/Getty Images. What will the Philadelphia Eagles do. This is a huge week for the Eagles. Which veterans will be released? Can general manager  Howie Roseman deal for Brandin Cooks ? Is a big-name free agent like Alshon Jeffery , Kenny Stills , Kenny Britt ,  De Sean Jackson or Terrelle Pryor on the way. What will the New York Giants do. Can the  Giants land an offensive tackle to protect Eli Manning? Will a tight end arrive in free agency? Is the ...

Bears Could Be Loading Up For Run At Cb Stephon Gilmore, Qb Mike Glennon

... in his contract. He was paid $6.6 million last season and is due $5.55 million this season with a $1 million roster bonus due March 11. "You can see the value of building a strong offensive line and what it does for the quarterback," Pace said. "In Dallas you have a great example of that. It's still a work in progress, but I feel like we're a lot better there than it was a couple of years ago. It's a steady improvement.". Wagner, 27, was a fifth-round pick from Wisconsin in 2013 and has 47 career starts. Most consider him strictly a right tackle. It remains to be seen if the Bears plan to use more resources to upgrade the line. As for Jeffery, the team popping up the most when it comes to the playmaking wide receiver is the 49 ers. He told ESPN he is looking for the best situation to win a championship now. Whom are we kidding? The first order of business in free agency is money, and if Jeffery picked the Bears, it would be hard to acknowledge them as a contender right now. The posturing and behind-the-scenes meetings will end soon. At this time next week, the fireworks from the first ...