Getting a deal done with center
Connor McGovern
before free agency has proven to be a significant win for the
Buffalo Bills
. McGovern’s extension was initially seen as near market value, but the center market shifted dramatically after
Tyler Linderbaum
signed a record three-year, $81 million deal with the
Las Vegas Raiders
. This unexpected rise in center contracts means Buffalo secured a solid starter at a favorable rate, avoiding much higher costs had they delayed. Amid criticism of general manager
Brandon Beane
, this quiet move has aged well for the team.
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