Will Thursday deals work in Haynesworth's favor?
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Thursday sure seem like they are going to help Albert Haynesworth. Several significant players got new contracts or were slapped with franchise tags. That means there are fewer game-changers that will become available on Feb. 27. And the contract details mean Haynesworth could get the sort of dollars he's looking for. Julius Peppers was franchised in Carolina at $16.683 million. And Oakland cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha signed a three-year, $45.3 million deal to stay with the Raiders. That's a $16-million-a-year end ...
Asomugha Lands Monster New Deal
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
Asomugha Lands Monster New Deal From John Clayton of ESPN.com : The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him the highest -paid defensive back in NFL history. [image] Sources said Asomugha is guaranteed $28.5 million in a complicated deal that features a provision in which the entire contract can be guaranteed if the Raiders decide to keep the 27-year-old for the third season. This was the second major re-signing by the Raiders in two days; on Wednesday, Shane Lechler ...
Raiders Lock Up Asomugha
Hockey From the Cheap Seats —
... for a long time. Contradicting reports put the deal at either a 3-year or 6-year deal; regardless, he’ll be in Oakland next season. For an organization that’s in complete disarray, this was a huge deal that had to be done. It’s hard to believe, but the Raiders actually did something right for once! ...
It's a banner week for Oakland
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Instead of being stuck in Oakland by getting the franchise tag placed on him for the second straight year, Asomugha has agreed to a record contract with the Raiders. He signed a deal Thursday for three years worth more than $45 million. If Oakland keeps him for the third season, the entire deal will be guaranteed. It is the best contract ever for a cornerback in the NFL. ...
A complex deal for these complex times
Just Blog Baby | An Oakland Raiders Blog —
... While Julius Peppers and Anquan Boldin grabbed the headlines, Nnamdi let his agent do the talking. The details of his contract aren’t even exact. One source states he has a ...
DLD 2/20/09: The Nnamdi After"math" and Other Tidbits
Silver And Black Pride —
... Yesterday the Raiders inked Nnamdi to a three year contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. It was a high price for the Raiders to pay, but I cannot think of a player in the NFL more deserving. Nnamdi is a true leader, unselfish team player and the dictionary definition of a consumate professional. One thing is for sure, Chris Johnson's interception total are sure to go up. With this kind of legitimate recognition going to Nnamdi, he might not see more than 10 passes thrown at him all year. ...
Wilson axed in order to pay Nnamdi
Just Blog Baby | An Oakland Raiders Blog —
... One day after making Nnamdi Asomugha the highest paid defensive back in the history of the NFL, and yours truly proclaimed that the Raider Rebirth was in effect, the fallout is under way. As it turns out the rebirth is looking more like it’s a stillborn instead. ...
THE Reason to Watch the Combine
Just Blog Baby | An Oakland Raiders Blog —
... Vontae Davis will take to the NFL. Both are regarded as the best cornerbacks in the draft and both went out and conducted the drills in Indianapolis today.
Davis breezed through two 4.4 second 40s that will cement his first round status, while Jenkins strained to run a 4.5 and will most likely become a safety now. Jenkins will still be a first rounder but the difference, down the road, could be getting a Brian Dawkins payday or a Nnamdi Asomugha life changing contract.
I don’t ...
Imagine the fallout had the Raiders paid Haynesworth $100 million
Just Blog Baby | An Oakland Raiders Blog —
... When Nnamdi Asomugha signed a deal that made him the highest paid defensive back in the history of professional football ...
Put On Your Smithiak Hat: What Would You Pay DeMeco Ryans, Owen Daniels, And/Or Dunta Robinson?
Battle Red Blog —
... , and cornerback deals. Although those deals are not determinative, you know that each player's respective agent is using those numbers as a guide. ...
