On Tuesday night, Buffalo wasn’t able to hang on to Paul Posluszny as the free agent inside linebacker headed south to join the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was bad enough that the Bills were losing their best linebacker, but rumors began to surface via the web that they might be losing one of their best cornerbacks, Drayton Florence, to their rival New York Jets.
Thankfully, Bills fans, we can breath a big sigh of relief. Drayton Florence will remain a Buffalo Bill.
Florence and the Bills have agreed in principle on a three-year deal worth $15 million. One of the top corners on the open market not named Nmandi Asomugha, Florence opts to stay with Buffalo rather than jumping ship to join the New York Jets. It was reported that the Bills were in a bidding war with the Jets, who are preparing themselves to find an adequate replacement across from Darrelle Revis with the expected soon-to-be free agent exit of Antonio Cromartie.
This has to be considered a big win for the Bills. Buffalo took care of a big priority by not only re-signing Florence but also keeping him away from the Jets. To lose both Posluszny and Florence from the defense would’ve been a tremendous blow.
In 2010, Florence led the Bills’ secondary with three interceptions (his highest total since 2006) and tied for the team lead in defensive touchdowns.
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