1965 Re-sign Stage

1965 Re-sign Stage

PITTSBURGH BLACKSMITHS SIGNINGS
One of the biggest questions about the offseason would be which players the Blacksmiths were going to be able to remain that were not under contract already. In the end, a majority of the players would remain with the team. The big names that would sign a new deal would be WR Jack Duncan, LB Sam Wynn, DB Ty Boone, DL Sammy Pickett and then both QB Mike Key and QB Buck Murphy. The two QBs were the biggest questions, but both signed 2-year deals which will likely see them battle it out for the starting job over the two seasons. There still were a few players that did not come to an agreement: RB Wally Morton, OL Forrest Green, and DB Evan Harris. The Blacksmiths were able to use the Expansion Tag which was introduced in 1957 for Indiana and Louisville, with a slightly different rule. The tag initially just signed a player to a 1-year deal with the team, however, this time if the player does not want to sign, then Pittsburgh at least has the chance to trade the player and get something back. All 3 have been tagged, and are expected to be moved at some point.

TROYER GETS HIS CONTRACT
With the Raiders going all the way to the McCallister Cup with QB Stanley Troyer under center, means that the QB would likely get a big payday. Troyer would not get the amount of the top QBs, but he would still get a 3-year deal worth $25,000 a season. He would also get a no-trade clause as well, which could potentially cause an issue down the line. The team still has a young QB in Matt Fletcher, who will need a contract next season. The question will be if Fletcher eventually does get to the level of being a starting quarterback, is the contract may cause an issue for the Raiders. However, the argument can be made that Troyer is the guy and they should pay to keep him. 

Top Re-signings
DL Timmy Kerr BOS - 2Y, $19,000
WR Evan Clanton BOS - 2Y, $17,500
WR Julius Drake BUF - 4Y, $19,000-$21,000
LB Orion Carter BUF - 5Y, $23,000-$25,000 - NTC (Y3)
DL Pat Butler HFX - 5Y, $20,000-$22,000
QB Michael Benedict HFX - 2Y, $17,000
OL Jean-Baptiste Desjardins IND - 4Y, $18,500 - NTC (Y3)
WR Silas Peyton IND - 3Y, $20,000
WR Max Sutton LDN - 2Y, 25,000 - NTC
LB Gideon Jura LDN - 3Y, $15,500
RB Dareion Fields LI - 3Y, $32,000 - NTC
WR Larry Mossholder LI - 4Y, $19,000-$20,000
OL Bernhard Altermann LOU - 2Y, $18,000
LB Scotty Williams LOU - 1Y, $20,000 - NTC
DB Quentin Xavier MTL - 2Y, $30,000
RB Scott Mallard-White MTL - 2Y, $35,000-$28,000
S Randall Green OTT - 3Y, $22,000
QB Landon Ross OTT - 2Y, $18,000
LB Sam Wynn PIT - 2Y, $19,000
DL Sammy Pickett PIT - 3Y, $18,500 - NTC (Y3)
WR Cedric Peterson PRO - 3Y, $26,000
LB Victor Falkensteig PRO - 6Y, $18,000-$20,000 - NTC (Y3)
DL Allen Barrera TOR - 3Y, $18,000
LB Rusty McVee TOR - 1Y, $13,000