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Reggie Bush contract talks update
By Jimmy Smith
Staff writer

JACKSON, MISS. - Now that both sides have had an opportunity to study the numbers in quarterback Vince Young's contract with the Tennessee Titans, and verified the veracity of earlier reports that Young will receive $25.740 million in guaranteed money, the Saints and tailback Reggie Bush could be nearing contract accord, possibly later Saturday.

According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Bush's agent Joel Segal and the Saints front office have seen the contract Young signed in Tennessee and eliminated doubts that Young's first-year agent, Major Adams, had somehow negotiated a bad deal.

''But it's as it has been stated,'' the source said. ''They're getting there (in the negotiations). It's a little better. That's what they were waiting for and now that they've seen it, they can go off the two contracts. Now they've just got to come in at the right number.''

The Houston Texans signed first draft pick Mario Williams, a defensive end, to a five-year, $54 million deal the night before the NFL draft, including $26.5 million in guaranteed money.

On Thursday, Young, the third player chosen overall, signed a five-year contract that could be worth $58 million, including his guaranteed cash.

That puts Bush, the second pick in the draft, between the $26.5 and $25.740 figures in terms of guaranteed cash.

It's likely he'll command something more than $26 million, but, because of the unwritten code of the slotting system, will have to settle for less than Williams' $26.5.

''I would hope that by Monday or Tuesday, Reggie would be there,'' the source said. ''The good news for Reggie is that Vince Young's contract is a good one. That's more important than anything. With the slotting system the way it is, you'd think this was now a no-brainer.''

Bush, who entered the second day of his holdout by missing both of Saturday's workouts at Millsaps College, remains in Los Angeles, working out daily and awaiting the outcome of the talks between Segal and Saints senior football administrator Russ Ball.

Segal did not return telephone calls Saturday.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis failed to respond to an e-mail request for comment.

Of the first seven picks in the 2006 draft, only Bush remains unsigned. In all, 10 of the 32 first round draft picks have not yet come to terms.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	possible good news on bush Reggie Bush contract talks update By Jimmy Smith Staff writer JACKSON, MISS. - Now that both sides have had an opportunity to study the numbers in quarterback Vince Young's contract with the Tennessee Titans, and verified the veracity of earlier reports that Young will receive $25.740 million in guaranteed money, the Saints and tailback Reggie Bush could be nearing contract accord, possibly later Saturday. According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Bush's agent Joel Segal and the Saints front office have seen the contract Young signed in Tennessee and eliminated doubts that Young's first-year agent, Major Adams, had somehow negotiated a bad deal. ''But it's as it has been stated,'' the source said. ''They're getting there (in the negotiations). It's a little better. That's what they were waiting for and now that they've seen it, they can go off the two contracts. Now they've just got to come in at the right number.'' The Houston Texans signed first draft pick Mario Williams, a defensive end, to a five-year, $54 million deal the night before the NFL draft, including $26.5 million in guaranteed money. On Thursday, Young, the third player chosen overall, signed a five-year contract that could be worth $58 million, including his guaranteed cash. That puts Bush, the second pick in the draft, between the $26.5 and $25.740 figures in terms of guaranteed cash. It's likely he'll command something more than $26 million, but, because of the unwritten code of the slotting system, will have to settle for less than Williams' $26.5. ''I would hope that by Monday or Tuesday, Reggie would be there,'' the source said. ''The good news for Reggie is that Vince Young's contract is a good one. That's more important than anything. With the slotting system the way it is, you'd think this was now a no-brainer.'' Bush, who entered the second day of his holdout by missing both of Saturday's workouts at Millsaps College, remains in Los Angeles, working out daily and awaiting the outcome of the talks between Segal and Saints senior football administrator Russ Ball. Segal did not return telephone calls Saturday. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis failed to respond to an e-mail request for comment. Of the first seven picks in the 2006 draft, only Bush remains unsigned. In all, 10 of the 32 first round draft picks have not yet come to terms. http://www.nola.com/saintsbeat/weblo...07.html#166610
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