Freeney Signs for Big $$$

papz · 07-13-2007, 02:01 PM

That's ridiculous. I'm a firm believer that no one player makes a team. And if you are going to pay that type of money to a player, it should be your quarterback. I can't believe he got that much money... I hope Will Smith isn't licking his chops after that.

Unbelieveable.

Nemesis · 07-14-2007, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by papz

That's ridiculous. I'm a firm believer that no one player makes a team. And if you are going to pay that type of money to a player, it should be your quarterback. I can't believe he got that much money... I hope Will Smith isn't licking his chops after that.

Unbelieveable.

Peyton's pay is the reason they let Edge and other D players go. They were even musing Harrison's future, due to cap constraints. The Colts would still have great O ouput with AB at the helm. Seriously. That's one ofthe most talented Os in NFL history. Brady signed at a discount, so the Pats could afford other talent to keep them competitive. They've done just that.

If the Colts didn't give that to Freeney, then someone else would. Losing him would've been tough for the Colts, because their D is rebuilding. Great DEs are just as valuable to a D. LTs and CBs are also at a premium right now. RB values are fading, as more teams are going to RBBC.

UK_WhoDat · 07-14-2007, 10:17 PM

The Colts need all the help they can get on defense, so keeping Dwight Freeney is key. Not sure he is worth THAT much although loadsa it is signing on ($30m or so?).

Does anyone know who are franchise-tagged DE? Don't they get a guarantee based on the top 5 earners for their position?

Here are USA Today's 2006 DE Salaries http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...n.aspx?pos=109

ScottF · 07-15-2007, 09:52 AM

My point was hold back some of Freeney's money and pay the guys you are losing. If he is a team player he should be able to understand that. Oh well, the over line looks good in all Indy games this year.

On a separate note, has any position exploded financially like DL? These big guys are really cashing in.

Nemesis · 07-18-2007, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

My point was hold back some of Freeney's money and pay the guys you are losing. If he is a team player he should be able to understand that

So should Peyton. Brady understood that....

07-14-2007, 01:59 PM	#2
Nemesis VIP~~Drunken Clam Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quahog Posts: 422	Originally Posted by papz That's ridiculous. I'm a firm believer that no one player makes a team. And if you are going to pay that type of money to a player, it should be your quarterback. I can't believe he got that much money... I hope Will Smith isn't licking his chops after that. Unbelieveable. Peyton's pay is the reason they let Edge and other D players go. They were even musing Harrison's future, due to cap constraints. The Colts would still have great O ouput with AB at the helm. Seriously. That's one ofthe most talented Os in NFL history. Brady signed at a discount, so the Pats could afford other talent to keep them competitive. They've done just that. If the Colts didn't give that to Freeney, then someone else would. Losing him would've been tough for the Colts, because their D is rebuilding. Great DEs are just as valuable to a D. LTs and CBs are also at a premium right now. RB values are fading, as more teams are going to RBBC.
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07-18-2007, 03:29 AM	#5
Nemesis VIP~~Drunken Clam Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quahog Posts: 422	Originally Posted by ScottF My point was hold back some of Freeney's money and pay the guys you are losing. If he is a team player he should be able to understand that So should Peyton. Brady understood that....

07-13-2007, 02:01 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	That's ridiculous. I'm a firm believer that no one player makes a team. And if you are going to pay that type of money to a player, it should be your quarterback. I can't believe he got that much money... I hope Will Smith isn't licking his chops after that. Unbelieveable.

07-14-2007, 10:17 PM	#3
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,001	The Colts need all the help they can get on defense, so keeping Dwight Freeney is key. Not sure he is worth THAT much although loadsa it is signing on ($30m or so?). Does anyone know who are franchise-tagged DE? Don't they get a guarantee based on the top 5 earners for their position? Here are USA Today's 2006 DE Salaries http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...n.aspx?pos=109

07-15-2007, 09:52 AM	#4
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	My point was hold back some of Freeney's money and pay the guys you are losing. If he is a team player he should be able to understand that. Oh well, the over line looks good in all Indy games this year. On a separate note, has any position exploded financially like DL? These big guys are really cashing in.