The Minnesota Vikings have been confident that their starting quarterback Brett Favre, who has not made his final decision on his playing status in 2010 season, will return to play his 20th NFL season. The confidence is nothing about any underground contacts, but simply because the team signed a two-year contract with Favre in 2009 offseason.
You may think that Favre can choose not to finish that last year on the contract, but if he intended to do that, why did he still sign a two-year deal instead of a single-year one? Favre must have made the plan to play for his last two NFL seasons before retiring. Frustration after the NFC loss to the New Orleans Saints caused him to say that he was unlikely to play again in 2010, but self-esteem will anyway push him back to finish his last season. Favre is not a coward man fearing challenges. At age 40, he still managed to have one of his best seasons, so we still have reasons to believe that he could make a Super Bowl appearance at age 41.
No matter what reasons caused Favre to sign a two-year contract with the Vikings, the deal itself just showed the quarterback’s willingness to work with the team for as long as he could. That willingness would also bring Favre back into his No.4 Vikings jersey before the 2010 regular season.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Guard Williams wear back Bengals jersey on new contract
Eleven-year veteran offensive guard Bobbie Williams ended his free agency on Monday as the Cincinnati Bengals made an official announcement that they re-signed the free agent with a new contract that will keep Williams in Bengals jersey through the 2011 season.
The two-year contract will pay Williams nearly $3 million and the Bengals does consider that he deserves it. Just as Coach Marvin Lewis said, Williams is a guy that every coach would like to have on his team. He can be counted on to be on the field every day at practice and on Sundays and always make great effort to have increasing production; he is one of the most respected guys in our locker room and his existence with the team is essential to the Bengals, who are coming off a division championship and looking forward a better season in 2010.
Williams was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as a second-round pick in 2000 and spent his first four seasons all with the Eagles. Leaving the Eagles to put on the Bengals jersey in 2004, Williams started 95 of 98 games he played for the Bengals, missing only three games in 2006 season.
The two-year contract will pay Williams nearly $3 million and the Bengals does consider that he deserves it. Just as Coach Marvin Lewis said, Williams is a guy that every coach would like to have on his team. He can be counted on to be on the field every day at practice and on Sundays and always make great effort to have increasing production; he is one of the most respected guys in our locker room and his existence with the team is essential to the Bengals, who are coming off a division championship and looking forward a better season in 2010.
Williams was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as a second-round pick in 2000 and spent his first four seasons all with the Eagles. Leaving the Eagles to put on the Bengals jersey in 2004, Williams started 95 of 98 games he played for the Bengals, missing only three games in 2006 season.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
LB John joined Lions with one-year contract
Linebacker Landon Johnson ended his free agency with a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to what his agent Andy Simms announced on his Twitter page Friday. Whether he could continue wearing the Lions jersey following the 2010 season will depend on how he performs during the season.
Johnson, an unrestricted free agent, spent the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers and had 36 tackles in 25 games. Before that, Johnson played for the Cincinnati Bengals -- who drafted him in the third round in 2004 -- and started all 16 games in 2006 and 2007, compiling more than 100 tackles each season.
While starting 53 games in four seasons with the Bengals from 2004 to 2007, Johnson only started three of the 25 games he played with the Panthers during the last two seasons. But he is still expected to help the Lions a lot as the team has lost Larry Foote to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the free agency.
Johnson, an unrestricted free agent, spent the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers and had 36 tackles in 25 games. Before that, Johnson played for the Cincinnati Bengals -- who drafted him in the third round in 2004 -- and started all 16 games in 2006 and 2007, compiling more than 100 tackles each season.
While starting 53 games in four seasons with the Bengals from 2004 to 2007, Johnson only started three of the 25 games he played with the Panthers during the last two seasons. But he is still expected to help the Lions a lot as the team has lost Larry Foote to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the free agency.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Cardinals signed veteran free agent OL Hadnot to three-year contract
The Arizona Cardinals have signed a three-year contract with veteran free agent offensive lineman Rex Hadnot, who formerly played for the Cleveland Browns but eventually was induced to the Cardinals because of the multi-year contract that will allow him to earn at least $9 million in his tenure.
The contract carries a maximum value of $12 million depending on incentives reached. And Hadnot is considered to deserve that big deal. While playing in Browns jerseys in the last two seasons, Hadnot started 15 games, allowing only 1.5 sacks. Before joining the Browns, he spent all of his first three seasons with the Miami Dolphins, who drafted him as a sixth-round pick out of the University of Houston. He started 55 games for the Dolphins and allowed only eight sacks.
Besides the deal with Hadnot, the Cardinals also signed offensive tackle Jeremy Bridges to a three-year contract extension with the expectation to solidify the depth along their offensive line. Center Ben Claxon was also signed back to the Cardinals.
The contract carries a maximum value of $12 million depending on incentives reached. And Hadnot is considered to deserve that big deal. While playing in Browns jerseys in the last two seasons, Hadnot started 15 games, allowing only 1.5 sacks. Before joining the Browns, he spent all of his first three seasons with the Miami Dolphins, who drafted him as a sixth-round pick out of the University of Houston. He started 55 games for the Dolphins and allowed only eight sacks.
Besides the deal with Hadnot, the Cardinals also signed offensive tackle Jeremy Bridges to a three-year contract extension with the expectation to solidify the depth along their offensive line. Center Ben Claxon was also signed back to the Cardinals.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Safety Clark re-signed with Steelers
One day after safety Ryan Clark visited the Miami Dolphins, he decided to sign a contract with, not the Dolphins, but the Pittsburgh Steelers. Yeah, his final decision is to wear back the Steelers jersey, and it was reported that he will get a four-year deal.
"My plan was to retire a Steeler. It took a little longer than I wanted it to get this deal done," Clark said. "But I think in the end, both sides got what they wanted."
Clark was expected to sign with the Dolphins; he sounded enthusiastic about that prospect when he spoke with the Miami Herald on Sunday during his visit. I guess the Steelers made some attractive offer to the safety who helped them win the Super Bowl in 2009.
The Steelers also plan to sign free agent wide receiver Antwaan Randle EI, who was with the Steelers for his first four seasons but spent the last four seasons with the Washington Redskins. When he was with the Steelers, Randle El was a key contributor to the team’s 2005 Super Bowl championship. Having 50 receptions for 530 yards and no touchdowns last year, he was released by the Redskins this offseason although there are still three years left on his seven-year contract.
"My plan was to retire a Steeler. It took a little longer than I wanted it to get this deal done," Clark said. "But I think in the end, both sides got what they wanted."
Clark was expected to sign with the Dolphins; he sounded enthusiastic about that prospect when he spoke with the Miami Herald on Sunday during his visit. I guess the Steelers made some attractive offer to the safety who helped them win the Super Bowl in 2009.
The Steelers also plan to sign free agent wide receiver Antwaan Randle EI, who was with the Steelers for his first four seasons but spent the last four seasons with the Washington Redskins. When he was with the Steelers, Randle El was a key contributor to the team’s 2005 Super Bowl championship. Having 50 receptions for 530 yards and no touchdowns last year, he was released by the Redskins this offseason although there are still three years left on his seven-year contract.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Bears added DE Peppers to roster with a six-year contract
Just as many have expected, the Chicago Bears are the very team who picked free agent defensive end Julius Peppers from the free-agent market. They really made fast decision and signed a six-year deal worth potentially $91.5 million with Peppers on the first day of free agency.
According to agent Carl Carey, the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end was offered a record $42 million of guaranteed money and $20 million of salary for his first year in Bears jersey. The deal includes incentives for sacks, making the Pro Bowl and winning Defensive Player of the Year.
Seemingly with the determination to contend for the NFC title after missing the playoffs the past three years, the Bears were also reported to have lured running back Chester Taylor from NFC North champion the Minnesota Vikings with a four-year contract and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna from the San Diego Chargers with a five-year contract.
According to agent Carl Carey, the five-time Pro Bowl defensive end was offered a record $42 million of guaranteed money and $20 million of salary for his first year in Bears jersey. The deal includes incentives for sacks, making the Pro Bowl and winning Defensive Player of the Year.
Seemingly with the determination to contend for the NFC title after missing the playoffs the past three years, the Bears were also reported to have lured running back Chester Taylor from NFC North champion the Minnesota Vikings with a four-year contract and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna from the San Diego Chargers with a five-year contract.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Contract negotiation between Browns and Cribbs is near end
According to reports by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the negotiation between the Cleveland Browns and kick returner Josh Cribbs is now struck at some point between $5 million to $10 million but is really close to an end.
According to the report, everything is agreed upon except the guaranteed money figure. That includes other bonuses and escalator clauses. While Cribbs wants $10 million in guaranteed money over the next three seasons, the Browns were willing to give up only $5 million guaranteed. So new proposal will be about where the guarantee money should be between $5 million to $10 million.
Actually the Browns do not worry Cribbs could take off his Browns jersey because he is still under a contract, but both sides are eager to have the new deal done as soon as possible. And Cribbs’ contract could be the biggest the Browns would sign for the entire 2010.
According to the report, everything is agreed upon except the guaranteed money figure. That includes other bonuses and escalator clauses. While Cribbs wants $10 million in guaranteed money over the next three seasons, the Browns were willing to give up only $5 million guaranteed. So new proposal will be about where the guarantee money should be between $5 million to $10 million.
Actually the Browns do not worry Cribbs could take off his Browns jersey because he is still under a contract, but both sides are eager to have the new deal done as soon as possible. And Cribbs’ contract could be the biggest the Browns would sign for the entire 2010.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Bills have no plan to retain WR Owens
The Buffalo Bills made announcement on Saturday, saying that they had no plan to offer any contract with wide receiver Terrell Owens. That means Owens could begin plan for his free agency now even there are still a few days left before the March 5 deadline for free agency.
“We wanted to inform all three players ahead of the start of the free agency period so they could begin making their plans,” Bills general manager Buddy Nix said. “We just felt that was the right thing to do. All three have represented our organization with class and we thank them for their dedication and hard work.”
Owens caught 55 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns in the only season he played in Bills jerseys. He made six times to Pro Bowl and caught his 1,000th pass in Week 16 at Atlanta to become the sixth player in league history to reach the milestone. He also has many other records, but there is one problem: he is turning 37 this year. Few teams believe that he can still play for a long term, so it’s hard to say whether he could find a good offer on the free agent market.
“We wanted to inform all three players ahead of the start of the free agency period so they could begin making their plans,” Bills general manager Buddy Nix said. “We just felt that was the right thing to do. All three have represented our organization with class and we thank them for their dedication and hard work.”
Owens caught 55 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns in the only season he played in Bills jerseys. He made six times to Pro Bowl and caught his 1,000th pass in Week 16 at Atlanta to become the sixth player in league history to reach the milestone. He also has many other records, but there is one problem: he is turning 37 this year. Few teams believe that he can still play for a long term, so it’s hard to say whether he could find a good offer on the free agent market.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Cardinals Coach Whisenhunt will stay in Arizona through 2013
As the honor for what he has brought to the Arizona Cardinals, the team offered a new four-year contract to Coach Ken Whisenhunt, who led the team to three consecutive winning seasons since his arrival. The new contract will keep him to coach players wearing Cardinals jerseys through at least 2013 season, with a team option for 2014 season.
“It is exciting that they think enough of me as a coach to do this,” Whisenhunt, who still has one year left on his current contract with a team option for 2011 season, told reporters. “The important thing is we have a system in place that’s produced pretty good results the last couple of years.”
Whisenhunt just deserves the honor. The Cardinals had just one winning season since 1984 and one playoff victory since 1947 before Whisenhunt’s arrival. The team finished the 2007 season 8-8, went 9-7 in 2008 and 10-6 last season after Whisenhunt signed his current four-year contract with Cardinals in January 2007. The coach also directed the team to its first consecutive division titles since 1975 and 13-5 against NFC West foes.
“It is exciting that they think enough of me as a coach to do this,” Whisenhunt, who still has one year left on his current contract with a team option for 2011 season, told reporters. “The important thing is we have a system in place that’s produced pretty good results the last couple of years.”
Whisenhunt just deserves the honor. The Cardinals had just one winning season since 1984 and one playoff victory since 1947 before Whisenhunt’s arrival. The team finished the 2007 season 8-8, went 9-7 in 2008 and 10-6 last season after Whisenhunt signed his current four-year contract with Cardinals in January 2007. The coach also directed the team to its first consecutive division titles since 1975 and 13-5 against NFC West foes.
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