Byrd receives franchise tag.

[pjyancy]

I had hopes... but it's not to be.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000146239/article/jairus-byrd-designated-with-buffalo-bills-franchise-tag

Probably a blessing in disguise, with the salary cap fines and all.

[Spence]

Skins never had any chance at Byrd anyway. He's just what they need at safety, though. They can find a good one in the 2nd or 3rd round of the draft.