Deuce's contract extension starts soon...

papz · 05-18-2005, 10:52 AM

AP reports the Saints are expected to re-open talks with RB Deuce McAllister within the next week. McAllister's agent, Ben Dogra, said he spoke with Loomis earlier this month about resuming negotiations and hopes to submit a proposal for a multiyear deal to the Saints by next week. The sides conducted preliminary talks before and during last season. "It's our move to try to get something to the Saints," Dogra said. "Deuce wants to be in New Orleans. Hopefully, we can get something done that keeps Deuce there for the rest of his career." McAllister will earn a base salary of $2.3 million this season via an accelerator clause in his original deal that boosted his base pay by $1.75 million. His rookie contract was for six years at $6.25 million.

How much do you think Deuce is going to ask for? Do you all think he should get 7-8 mil per year (James' franchise money)?

In my opinion, no matter how much Deuce means to this franchise and how much I love having him on our team, it will cripple our cap room. If our defense is doesn't progress this year, we will have to go sign a big name DT or CB next year. And with giving Deuce a major extension, not to mention we will also have to give Bentley an extension, it will definately be a major blow to us. If you had a choice between Bentley, Deuce, and Charles Grant, which two would you choose? I would pick Bentley and Grant because they are the foundation of our lines. We were able to replace Rickey with Deuce... so I think we would have a better chance replacing Deuce with a DeAngelo Williams etc... next year.

05-18-2005, 10:52 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,698	Deuce's contract extension starts soon... AP reports the Saints are expected to re-open talks with RB Deuce McAllister within the next week. McAllister's agent, Ben Dogra, said he spoke with Loomis earlier this month about resuming negotiations and hopes to submit a proposal for a multiyear deal to the Saints by next week. The sides conducted preliminary talks before and during last season. "It's our move to try to get something to the Saints," Dogra said. "Deuce wants to be in New Orleans. Hopefully, we can get something done that keeps Deuce there for the rest of his career." McAllister will earn a base salary of $2.3 million this season via an accelerator clause in his original deal that boosted his base pay by $1.75 million. His rookie contract was for six years at $6.25 million. How much do you think Deuce is going to ask for? Do you all think he should get 7-8 mil per year (James' franchise money)? In my opinion, no matter how much Deuce means to this franchise and how much I love having him on our team, it will cripple our cap room. If our defense is doesn't progress this year, we will have to go sign a big name DT or CB next year. And with giving Deuce a major extension, not to mention we will also have to give Bentley an extension, it will definately be a major blow to us. If you had a choice between Bentley, Deuce, and Charles Grant, which two would you choose? I would pick Bentley and Grant because they are the foundation of our lines. We were able to replace Rickey with Deuce... so I think we would have a better chance replacing Deuce with a DeAngelo Williams etc... next year.