sports.espn.go.com - 2/29/2008
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An all-night negotiations session produced a deal that has made Madieu Williams one of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL.
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So Much For Madieu
Riggo's Rag | A Washington Redskins Blog —
... No big deal, of course, except it makes me look stupid. Madieu Williams just signed for a ridiculous 5 years at $33 million. Apparently, the owners are in that “Baseball in the 90’s” mood. If Williams is worth $33 million in this market, Asante Samuel has got to be worth $60 million. Frightening. More as the day unfolds. -DW If you liked that post, then try these... ...
Vikes on the move.
Some People's Kids —
... Vikings produced a deal that has made Madieu Williams a formal Bengal and now one of the highest-paid safeties in the NFL. Williams, 26, agreed to a six-year, $33 million contract Friday morning after his agent, Ken Zuckerman, and Minnesota officials worked through the night to get a deal done. As both sides spelled out the final language of the contract, Williams headed to the airport Friday morning for a flight to Minneapolis to sign the deal. link Bernard Berrian is also reportedly coming to Minneapolis today to meet with the ...
Safety first for the Vikings
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... The 26-year-old Williams signed a six-year, $33 million contract with the Vikings, according to John Clayton. I watched Williams play a couple times in person this season, and he has excellent cover skills for a safety. In fact, he could be used as a cornerback in a pinch. In his four seasons with the Bengals, Williams had nine interceptions and broke up 26 passes. Cincinnati liked Williams, but as Geoff Hobson points out, the organization has a history ...
Alge Crumpler Knows a Bad Quarterback when he Sees One
JoeSportsFan.com —
... Considering Gibril Wilson got nearly a $40 million deal and Madieu Williams is set to rake in $33 million from the Vikings, I can at least see Wesley's point, but acting like he's desperate to put food on his family's table is humorous. Don't the Chiefs care about the wants and needs of other teams. OTHER TEAMS NEED SAFETIES GOD DAMNIT! (PS: check out ...
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VIKES TO BID HELLO TO MADIEU?
beta.profootballtalk.com 2/29/2008 — Adam Caplan of Scout.com reports that the Vikings are working on the parameters of a contract with safety Madieu Williams.
He’s reportedly going to fly to Minnesota today to meet with the team, and a deal could be done.
The Vikings desperately ...
Adieu to Madieu: Hello Fat Man!
bengalstripes.com 2/29/2008 — The Bengals traded gave up a third-round and a fifth-round pick for the massive two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. - - - According to everyone and their mom, Madieu Williams has agreed to a six-year deal worth $33 million with the Minnesota Vikings. Right when the negative Bengal fan in me was starting to come out, Cincinnati made a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Lions.
Madieu-Be-Doo-Be-Doo? Williams to Be a Viking Soon
dailynorseman.com 2/29/2008 — Pro Football Talk is reporting that Adam Caplan is reporting that the Vikings are working out the parameters of a contract with S Madieu Williams, late of the Cincinnati Bengals . More on this as it develops. Update [2008-2-29 12:8:34 by Gonzo]: ...
Safety first for the Vikings
myespn.go.com 2/29/2008 — The Minnesota Vikings were pretty open about their plans to be aggressive in free agency, and they haven't disappointed. With plenty of room under the cap, the Vikings spent most of the morning hammering out a deal with Bengals free safety Madieu ...
Williams and Tapeh agree to terms (Vikings Now)
blogs.twincities.com 2/29/2008 — The Vikings have a 3 p.m. press conference to announce the signing of FB Thomas Tapeh and S Madieu Williams. Tapeh was the only one included on the official release from the club. But Williams is also expected to be introduced, as well."Madieu is ...
Free Agency: Ken's Take —
Bleacher Report - NFL 2/29/2008
Asante Samuel : Coming off a probowl season Asante is today meeting with the Eagles. According to NFL.com the two could come to a contract agreement before the end of the day. However I think Eagles should be careful about this investment ...
Vikings woo WR Berrian, add 2 players (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 2/29/2008
The Minnesota Vikings are already active in free agency, agreeing to terms with fullback Thomas Tapeh (tah-PAY') and safety Madieu (mah-DEE'-ooh) Williams. Wide receiver Bernard Berrian is also coming for a visit. Tapeh should replace Pro Bowl pick ...
Bears hold out hope —
Chicago Sun-Times Bears 3/1/2008
For all the talk about the Bears low-balling their free agents, 24 hours into free agency it looked like they were right on the money. Wide receiver Bernard Berrian visited Minnesota on Friday but has yet to sign a contract, an indication the Vikings ...
