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I don't know if that is overpaying or not because of the nature of NFL contracts.
How much is guaranteed?
How much is in the first 3 years of the deal?
I was thinking he was probably worth $3-4mil/year. If they got him for $12mil/3 years with a ton of the other money backloaded on the deal that he will never see. That's a pretty fair deal.
I'm guessing it ends up being a bit more than that since he signed so quickly, but even at $5mil/year, I don't think it's drastically overpaying for him.
But that's just me.
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"The former Seattle Seahawks wideout will receive $11 million guaranteed, according to a source with knowledge of the situation."
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thanks. that's what i get for skimming.
$11mil guaranteed is right in line with that first 3 years at $12mil. So, it sounds so far like a fair deal.
strange that a fair deal would happen so quickly in FA. perhaps his agent is worried about this offseason being bad on players.
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from roto, player news page http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playernews.aspx?sport=NFLESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Browns have scheduled a visit for free agent LB Scott Fujita. Fujita was a strong-side linebacker in New Orleans' 4-3 system for the past several years, but could be the ultimate "Ted" inside linebacker in a 3-4. The signing would make sense for the Browns with Fujita as the two-down crash dummy next to sideline-to-sideline "Mike" backer D'Qwell Jackson.
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He would be a good stop gap. He turns 31 in April. He would play where Barton played, right? 250 pounds.
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The Philadelphia Eagles are in the mix for free agent defensive end Aaron Kampman.
According to a league source, Kampman is expected to visit with the Eagles in the very near future.
Widely regarded as the consolation prize for the team that can’t land big-fish Julius Peppers, Kampman would be a solid complement to Eagles Pro Bowl defensive end Trent Cole in Philly’s 4-3 defense.
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Kampman and Cole on the edges seems pretty deadly to me. Now just give us McNabb for Rogers and they could have a very formidable defensive line. 
Update: Now a report is coming in that Kampman has changed his mind and will not visit with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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How much is guaranteed?
How much is in the first 3 years of the deal?
It says it's a 5 year deal worth $25 million with $11 mill guaranteed..
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Sources tell Fox 29 News in Philadelphia that the Eagles are divided on whether to trade QB Donovan McNabb.
While no potential trading partner has yet to emerge — that includes the St. Louis Rams — coach Andy Reid is reportedly set to veto any deal for his veteran QB, according to the station’s official Web site.
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Could you imagine this? LOL! www.KFFL.comBengals | Have interest in Owens Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:49:07 -0800 Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have shown interest in unrestricted free-agent WR Terrell Owens (Bills).
I am unfamiliar with this feeling of optimism
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Seems like a perfect fit. Chad Johnson has been lobbying for him for a little over a month now.
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I can see Carson Palmer's head exploding. Imagine both of those idiots on the same team.
To be fair the Bengals are also interested in Antonio Bryant, Kevin Walter, Chris Chambers, and Josh Reed.
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Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals have shown interest in unrestricted free-agent WR Terrell Owens (Bills).
Seems like it would be a good fit. Carson Palmer is used to dealing with divas at the WR position.
HBO's Hard Knocks may have to come back for a second season if the Bungles aquire T.O.
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I know this may sound crazy, but I was thinking this the other day. Why not the Browns showing any interest in Owens? He didn't seem to cause too many problems in Buffalo, and doesn't cause many problems in the first couple years he's with a franchise. He'd be decent no. 1 receiver, and better than what we have now. Considering his situation with Buffalo last year, his numbers weren't terrible (900 yds, 5 TD). I don't know how much money he wants, but I think he'd be kind of productive. I think the Browns need a receiver.
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I would think Heckert would steer clear from TO after being in Philadelphia during that whole fiasco.
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The former Viking agreed to a four-year, $12 million contract with Chicago, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. $7 million is guaranteed in the first year.
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i'll be interested to see how many of these FA deals are front-loaded like that.
$7mil of the $12mil in the first year. and it just happens to be the uncapped year.
also, good for Chester. he deserves the $$$.
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It has to be the teams own pick if it is involved in a RFA trade so it would be 6.
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Here's a link to help you out. Quote:
The agreement could be worth $40 million over the first three years.
No info on how much is guaranteed.
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It has to be the teams own pick if it is involved in a RFA trade so it would be 6.
only if the other team refuses to deal with them and they sign him anyway. they can work directly with Denver to have them compensated with the #14 pick. or even a 2nd round pick if Denver is inclined to accept it for Marshall.
just like we did with Corey Williams after GB franchise tagged him.
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Right. If the Seahawks sign Marshall they give pick #6. If they trade for Brandon Marshall they give up whatever they want. According to this link they are considering signing him to an offer sheet.
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The Patriots and outside linebacker Tully Banta-Cain have finalized a contract extension today that will keep the team's top pass rusher in the fold for the next three seasons.
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He was one of the guys I like going into free agency.
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Right. If the Seahawks sign Marshall they give pick #6. If they trade for Brandon Marshall they give up whatever they want.
According to this link they are considering signing him to an offer sheet.
Which would require the 6th pick correct?
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He was one of the guys I like going into free agency.
Damn, I wanted him!
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Right. If the Seahawks sign Marshall they give pick #6. If they trade for Brandon Marshall they give up whatever they want.
According to this link they are considering signing him to an offer sheet.
Which would require the 6th pick correct?
Which in a twisted way is a pretty smart deal for Seattle. They wouldn't have to pay him the money he's going to be expecting as well as #6 (if they'd have traded #14), and also if WR is that high on their list of needs (crazy in my eyes when they can't protect Hasselbeck or put pressure on the QB), they get someone who is a known quantity instead of taking a chance on Dez Bryant or another early first rounder. Basically it will end up being a Brandon Marshall for Alphonso Smith trade...
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I agree. The Seahawks have two 1st round picks. Say they use the #6 on Brandon Marshall and take C.J. Spiller or Bryan Bulaga with the 15th pick. I'd say that's a pretty successful draft.
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I agree. The Seahawks have two 1st round picks. Say they use the #6 on Brandon Marshall and take C.J. Spiller or Bryan Bulaga with the 15th pick. I'd say that's a pretty successful draft.
I doubt CJ Spiller is available at pick 15. Therefore your hoping to get Bulaga..... Definitely a better possibility, but I definitely wouldn't be suprised if he gets picked before then...........
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I don't see the fascination with Spiller, I would much rather have Matthews.
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I don't see the fascination with Spiller, I would much rather have Matthews.
CJ Spiller's ceiling is Chris Johnson
Matthews ceiling is MoJo
No idea if either can/will hit their ceiling, but it depends on which type of RB you prefer as to which you would rather have. I would take MoJo, but I see the argument for CJ (either one)
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I'll take Toby Gerhart in round 2 over both. 
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Yeah I mean I know that Spiller is more of the receiving threat but I just don't see Spiller carrying the workload. In my opinion he's gonna have to share carries at the next level, so to me and it's merely my opinion I see Matthews as the more valuable back.
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I dunno, Spiller is not that much smaller than the stockier Matthews. I do believe he is an NFL running back. And watching both of them, CJ Spiller lights it up against better competition than Fresno State Ryan Matthews. CJ Spiller has been the man for at least the past two years at Clemson U. He's good at catching the ball, he has good instincts and great quickness.
If we're picking a RB at the 7 spot, I'd be pretty annoyed if Ryan Matthews is the name that's called
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Spiller 5'10" 196lbs 4.37 40
Matthews 5'11" 218lbs 4.45 40
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How many RB's carry the load by themselves in the NFL anymore anyway? I'll answer that question for you, seven (MJD, Frank Gore, Matt Forte, Chris Johnson, Jamaal Charles, Cedric Benson, and Steven Jackson).
The NFL is now a two back league.
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And you just named (give or take a few) probably 7 of the top ten rb's in the league.
And that's kind of my point, why would a team spend such a high amount on a player like Spiller who would have to share the carries. It doesn't seem to me that he is holding his value if he is only seeing 10-12 touches a game.
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