Championship Over Climate: Why Jordan Poyer Stayed With Bills

As Jordan Poyer was entering free agency, he posted on social media about possibly seeking a warmer climate. Poyer clarified on Thursday that he wasn't lying, but at the same time, he's not unhappy with the Buffalo Bills.

Buffalo Bills former free agent safety Jordan Poyer recently agreed to a two-year deal to remain in one of the coldest climates in all of professional football. He's spent the last six seasons in Western New York so apparently, he's used to it by now.

During that time he's been nothing short of effective, as his play in Buffalo helped return the team to prominence, while at the same time boosting his own exposure.

But as he was entering free agency, he posted on social media about possibly seeking a warmer climate. Poyer clarified on Thursday that he wasn't lying, but at the same time, he's not unhappy in Buffalo.

Poyer said he is “home now and this is where I’m going to finish my career, and I’m really excited about that.”

He also specifically mentioned his playing time with safety Micah Hyde as a point of excitement about returning to the Bills.

“I remember talking to Micah, it wasn’t the first time I met him but the first time we saw each other in Buffalo,” Poyer said, via the team’s website. “I was like, ‘Bro, we are going to turn this city around and we’re going to give this city a championship.’ 

"And that’s been our goal since we got here, and it hasn’t changed. That was another reason why I wanted to come back because I truly want to help this team win a championship. I truly believe that we do have the right team to do that.”

The Bills are still seeking that lucrative championship, and in the fourth year of this Super Bowl window, Poyer hopes to achieve his goal.

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