satelliteoflovegm Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) Details to follow... Reach Deal With Top Pick RB Lynch By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer July 27, 2007, 12:06 AM EDT PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Running back Marshawn Lynch, the Buffalo Bills' first-round draft pick, agreed Thursday night to a five-year contract worth nearly $19 million, his agent told The Associated Press. "Marshawn's ecstatic and looking forward to helping the Bills," agent Doug Hendrickson said. "All along, Marshawn told us he wanted to be in camp on time and instructed us to get the deal done." Drafted 12th overall out of California, Lynch will earn $10.285 million in guaranteed money including bonuses, with the entire contract worth $18.935 million. Lynch was traveling to join the Bills at their training camp site in suburban Rochester and was expected to be at practice Friday. He missed the Bills' first two practices which were held Thursday. The Bills weren't immediately available for comment. Buffalo drafted Lynch to replace former starter Willis McGahee, who was traded to Baltimore in March. Lynch was the second running back selected in the draft, behind Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson, who was taken at No. 7 by Minnesota. Lynch finished with 3,230 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, while adding 600 yards receiving and six TDs in 35 games spread over three seasons at California. The Bills particularly like Lynch's versatility as a receiver, an added dimension that fits offensive coordinator Steve Fairchild's scheme and something with which McGahee struggled. Lynch, who played quarterback in high school, even showed off a strong arm in college, completing three passes for 55 yards and two touchdowns. Edited July 27, 2007 by satelliteoflovegm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Adrian Peterson signs as well - details to follow. (next week) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Marshawn signs, Marshawn signs!! BcS League, here we come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 As a Bills fan, this makes me happy in pants. I have high expectations for this kid. He sounds like he WANTS to be in Buffalo and glad to be a professional as opposed to McSuckee who was (is) overrated, and didnt want to play in Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I'm pretty excited about this kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I'm pretty excited about this kid Yeah. Its good to see he wont miss any TC time other than the 1st day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) Yeah. Its good to see he wont miss any TC time other than the 1st day. -everyone stop typing- PEEPS!!! -continue- Edited July 27, 2007 by The Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 -everyone stop typing- PEEPS!!! -coontinue- haha... You know it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 First arrest will take place within 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 First arrest will take place within 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 As a Bills fan, this makes me happy in pants. I have high expectations for this kid. He sounds like he WANTS to be in Buffalo and glad to be a professional as opposed to McSuckee who was (is) overrated, and didnt want to play in Buffalo. +1 I never really liked McGahee and i'm glad to see the Bills moving on without him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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