Free Agency
With the start of the free agency period in the NFL, we've seen some huge contracts being offered, even in this economic situation. Notably, Albert Haynesworth signed a $100 million contract, with a ridiculously huge $41 million guaranteed.
On a slightly smaller scale, there was a less-heralded offer made by representatives from New Orleans earlier this week to a 13-year veteran from Illinois. This was an 8-year deal, potentially worth $1.24 million, with two years, $0.25 million guaranteed. Salary cap implications were not revealed. However, this deal has the potential to change the competitive landscape in the UPL, since yours truly was the one getting the offer.
In any case, we're still considering this offer, and will be visiting with representatives from Vegas in the coming days. But this pretty much ensures that the Board Room's tenure in Illinois will be ending in the summer of 2009.
-Chairman
2 comments:
Wow, congratulations dude.
Keep us posted.
Missed you on Thurs. by the way.
Make sure to inquire about their haircut policies. You never know if at some point in the future you'll want to grow out your dreads like Manny. Also, keep the negotiations going deep into training camp if possible. It's always a good idea to try to maximize the guaranteed money while reducing the chances that you'll blow out your knee during two-a-days.
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