Bills Take Step Toward Ending Long Playoff Drought by Locking Up Cordy Glenn

May 4, 2016   ·   Gary Davenport   ·   Jump to comments

Last year, the Buffalo Bills came teasingly close to ending a postseason drought that extends all the way back to the stone ages of the 20th century. To the dark days when you'd probably be reading this on America Online.
Don't lie. You just heard that dial-up cacophony.
After the team came up just short in 2015, Bills owner Terry Pegula issued an ultimatum to general manager Doug Whaley and head coach Rex Ryan: Make the playoffs for the first time since 1999 or suffer the consequences.
On Tuesday, Whaley took yet another step toward ensuring both he and Ryan still have a job at this time next year.
As ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted, the Bills agreed to terms on a five-year, $65 million extension with offensive tackle Cordy Glenn, who was set to play 2016 under the franchise tag. The deal includes $36 million in guarantees:
The pact drew kudos from teammate Richie Incognito:
And fellow O-lineman Eric Wood:
From a football standpoint, it isn't hard ...

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