Dcat Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19186615/new-england-patriots-sign-buffalo-bills-rb-mike-gillislee-offer The New England Patriots have extended an offer sheet to Buffalo Bills running back Mike Gillislee, sources confirmed to ESPN. The offer is for two years and is worth $6.4 million, including $4 million in the first year. The Bills have five days to decide whether to match the offer sheet. The Bills placed an original-round tender on Gillislee worth $1.797 million, meaning the Patriots would send a fifth-round pick to the Bills if Buffalo declines to match. The Dolphins picked Gillislee in the fifth round of the 2013 draft but released him in 2015. The offer sheet and financials were first reported by NFL Network. If the Bills decline to match Gillislee's offer, it is unlikely the Patriots will re-sign free-agent running back LeGarrette Blount, who led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns, which was the highest total in the NFL since Adrian Peterson had 18 in 2009. He was the Patriots' top power running back, totaling 1,161 yards on 299 carries in the regular season. Gillislee set career highs last season with 577 yards receiving and nine touchdowns (eight rushing) in 15 games, including one start. His 5.7 yards per rush average led the NFL. Mike Gillislee would become the second Bills player to leave the team for the Patriots through an offer sheet in consecutive years if Buffalo declines to match New England's offer. Joe Robbins/Getty Images This is the second consecutive offseason the Patriots have signed a Bills player to an offer sheet. In 2016 they did so with wide receiver Chris Hogan and Buffalo declined to match the offer. Hogan went on to post a career-best 680 yards receiving with 38 receptions and four touchdowns. He tied for the NFL lead with his 17.9 yards per reception average. Hogan had 17 receptions for 332 yards in the playoffs and caught two touchdown passes in the Patriots' 36-17 AFC Championship Game victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots also signed former Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore at the outset of free agency, poaching another impact player from their division rival. ESPN's Mike Reiss contributed to this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 They are going for the undefeated season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCEastFan Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I thought he would be worth a higher tender than 5th round based on his performance last season. I guess not to the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 23 minutes ago, Integrity28 said: They are going for the undefeated season. Makes sense considering they pretty much average 12-13 wins a season. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen X Jet Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I thought this was referring to Giselle. Figured it was another story about the Pats circumventing the salary cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy2020 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 1 hour ago, AFCEastFan said: I thought he would be worth a higher tender than 5th round based on his performance last season. I guess not to the Bills. The Bills would be the worst team in the AFC East if they didn't have the Jets...their GM isn't very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Integrity28 said: They are going for the undefeated season. 19-0 perfect season Brady and Belechick retire....... Meanwhile we fuss and fight and argue over bullsh*t nonsense as Jets fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 2 hours ago, joewilly12 said: 19-0 perfect season Brady and Belechick retire....... Meanwhile we fuss and fight and argue over bullsh*t nonsense as Jets fans. They are probably looking at two more SB's to win. They are improving the O up there. Jets should improve the O here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 4 hours ago, AFCEastFan said: I thought he would be worth a higher tender than 5th round based on his performance last season. I guess not to the Bills. LeSean McCoy's contract terms should be chiseled into Rex's tombstone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Pats signed birkhead to. They will steam roll to another super bowl. Brady and belli have 3 more super bowls in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 The Patriots are so dominating that football really isn't fun any more. Baseball has some parity at least. But the NFL is basically just NE's fishbowl. There is really nothing to get excited about. No other growing dynasty or young turk coach building a championship caliber team. It's basically a race for second place. The Pats don't lose at anything.... not a draftt pick, not at free agency. They exploit every player personnel loophole. And there is no chink in their armour. Not Belicheck's fault that the rest of the league can't catch up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphtrilogy Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Bills are Pats AAA farm club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTL Jet Fan Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I think it's great that the Fins cut this guy then he goes to the Bills has a great year now he might be with the Pats. **** the Fins I agree with the above posters the Pats are going all in if Brady and Bill win another super bowl I can see them both hanging it up in a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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