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What are NFL's Performance-Based Pay program?

Falcons | Elam to visit Wednesday and Thursday
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:29:20 -0700

Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports free-agent PK Jason Elam (Broncos) will visit with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20.

Buccaneers | Morris sued by Kansas State University
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:18:51 -0700

Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive backs coach Raheem Morris is being sued by Kansas State University for breach of contract. Morris signed a four-year contract with the school to be their defensive coordinator, but resigned after one year to return to the Buccaneers. The suit, filed Feb. 26, claims Morris, who is currently in the second year of a two-year contract with the Buccaneers, owes the school $106,646 for breach of contract due to early resignation.

Redskins | Team still in contact with R. Caldwell
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:40:05 -0700

Jason Reid, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins remain in contact with free-agent WR Reche Caldwell (Redskins).


Eagles | Klecko agrees to one-year deal
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:32:12 -0700

Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent FB Dan Klecko (Colts). The deal will become official Monday, March 17, after he takes a physical. He will go to training camp competing for the team's starting fullback job.

49ers | D. Jackson waived from team
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:22:38 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Francisco 49ers waived WR Darrell Jackson Saturday, March 15.

Raiders | Team agrees to trade to acquire D. Hall
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:53:54 -0700

Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports the Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement in principle to trade CB DeAngelo Hall to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, according to a source close to the Falcons. The trade will not be finalized until the Raiders can agree to a new contract with Hall.


d hall will get over 9mill per in all likelyhood. not sure i'd take a gamble with that much money.

also, there's a lot of interest in released C hartwig (panthers).

What are NFL's Performance-Based Pay program?

some guys at the nfl decided it wasn't fair for a player to make vetran minimum if he started 16 games and went to the pro bowl, etc

so now, every year, player's with small contracts that start a large amount of games, earn post season honors, etc, can get bonuses to to help pay for that performance that was above and beyond what their salary dictates. the money comes from the nfl and doesn't affect cap status of the teams.

some guys at the nfl decided it wasn't fair for a player to make vetran minimum if he started 16 games and went to the pro bowl, etc

so now, every year, player's with small contracts that start a large amount of games, earn post season honors, etc, can get bonuses to to help pay for that performance that was above and beyond what their salary dictates. the money comes from the nfl and doesn't affect cap status of the teams.

Oh, ok thank you for clarifying.

Dolphins | T. Perry agrees to one-year deal
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:11:50 -0700

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent WR Tab Perry (Bengals). Agent Peter Schaffer indicated Perry signed for about the $927,000 the Cincinnati Bengals chose not to tender him as.

Dolphins | R. Williams on schedule with rehab
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:34:10 -0700

Harvey Fialkov, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams (pectoral) is on schedule with his rehabilitation from a torn chest muscle and the team is confident he will be ready for the start of the 2008 NFL season. Williams' agent, Leigh Steinberg, said, "Ricky has just been cleared for all activities, other than heavy lifting. His exchanges with [Dolphins vice president of football operations] Bill Parcells have all been positive. Knowing Bill's track record, Ricky is encouraged and excited about the coming season."

Dolphins | R. Brown on schedule with rehab
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:33:42 -0700

Harvey Fialkov, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (knee) is on schedule with his rehabilitation from a torn right ACL and the team is confident he will be ready for the start of the 2008 NFL season. Brown's agent, Todd E. France, said, "He's started running a while ago, is lifting weights, is in great spirits and on track. We don't see any obstacles in our way. … He's got the drive to be ready."



yawn.

Dolphins | T. Perry agrees to one-year deal
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:11:50 -0700


Dolphins | R. Williams on schedule with rehab
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:34:10 -0700

Harvey Fialkov, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams (pectoral) is on schedule with his rehabilitation from a torn chest muscle and the team is confident he will be ready for the start of the 2008 NFL season. Williams' agent, Leigh Steinberg, said, "Ricky has just been cleared for all activities, other than heavy lifting. His exchanges with [Dolphins vice president of football operations] Bill Parcells have all been positive. Knowing Bill's track record, Ricky is encouraged and excited about the coming season."


I hope for the best for Ricky Williams, he was a beast and then all that off the field stuff really killed his career, good luck Ricky.

NFL | K. Jones says he will be ready by July
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:13:12 -0700

The Detroit Free Press reports free-agent RB Kevin Jones (Lions) said he is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation from a torn ACL, according to an interview he did with the Philadelphia Daily News. "I'll be ready by July. I'm ahead of schedule right now, and I still think -- no, I know -- I can still play in the NFL. I just look at this whole thing as another challenge. I've faced doubts and challenges my whole life, so this is nothing new for me. I've overcome injuries, so rehabbing is nothing new. My knee, right now, feels real good," Jones said.

Eagles | K. Jones contacted by team
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:12:45 -0700

The Detroit Free Press reports free-agent RB Kevin Jones (Lions) said he would be interested in playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008, according to an interview he did with the Philadelphia Daily News. Jones said the Eagles have shown interest in him since being released.

Steelers are also reportedly interested in Jones

Browns | Contract update: D. Anderson
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:52:10 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson will earn base salaries of $950,000 (2008), $1.45 million (2009) and $7.45 million (2010), according to union figures. Anderson will receive $8 million this year in signing and roster bonuses, another guaranteed $5 million due in April of 2009 and another $1 million in 2010.

Browns | McGinest takes pay cut
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:51:37 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest could have made as much as $2.9 million in 2008, but missing a Pro Bowl incentive reduced that to $1.9 million. The NFLPA website now lists McGinest with a salary of $900,000.

Browns | A. Davis takes pay cut
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:51:10 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Andra Davis has taken a pay cut with the team. Davis signed a five-year extension for $20 million in December 2005, and he would have had base salaries of $3 million (2008), $3.75 million (2009) and $4.1 million (2010). However, the NFLPA website now shows Davis with a base salary of $1.675 million and the last two years of the deal have been wiped out.

Buccaneers | Wilson will be used at a different position
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:20:52 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to use FS Eugene Wilson as a cornerback this season.

Patriots | Team has officials at Williams workout
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:17:05 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots had two team officials present at the private workout of University of Southern California LB Thomas Williams.

Patriots | Team has officials at Jackson workout
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:16:32 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots had two team officials present at the private workout of University of Southern California DE Lawrence Jackson.



I'm not sure i'm down with moving E wilson to CB, even in a cover 2 zone deal...

Broncos | Team still interested in Robertson
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:26:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports the Denver Broncos remain interested in acquiring New York Jets DT Dewayne Robertson despite his knee issues, according to a source. Apparently the two teams have been working on a deal that would send Robertson and a 2008 fourth-round draft choice to the Broncos, while the Jets would receive a 2008 fourth-round draft choice and a conditional draft choice that would likely be linked to playing time and performance.

Giants | Clark expects to start in 2008
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:17:33 -0700

Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Danny Clark said during a radio interview that he expects to win the team's starting weakside linebacker next season. Clark will have to compete with LB Gerris Wilkinson for the starting job.

Jets | Team agrees to terms with Franks
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:09:15 -0700

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent TE Bubba Franks (Packers), according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. He will be the backup to TE Chris Baker.