What would Betts get on the open market today?

Hog1 · 03-05-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by EXoffender

That's why you sign before season's end.

I get you, but how could his agent not see this coming? Hey Drew, Ladell here.............

SouperMeister · 03-05-2007, 10:56 AM

At minimum, Betts could have gotten Lamont Jordan money on the open market, which I believe was around $30M, with close to $10M up front. I'd love to see our FO hold back enough cap to sign more core guys to extensions during the season. It was great that they got Sellers deal done before he could hit the market next offseason. The FO must do the same for Cooley, because he will command a nice sum next offseason.

Rajmahal33 · 03-05-2007, 10:57 AM

Im worried that this year's inflated market is goin to cost us Cooley next year. As loyal as the guy seems, he's gotta know that if he doesn't re-sign during the season, he will either be franchised or hit the open market, but either way he will make bank. Does anyone know how they will calculate cooley's franchise tag #? Do they average the salaries of the top paid TE's or FB's or the limited amount of H-backs in the league and who gets to decide what position he actually plays? I think the skins would get a deal with they counted him as a FB or H-back.

ArtMonkDrillz · 03-05-2007, 11:09 AM

I saw this in an NFL.com mock draft article and thought it was kind of interesting...

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8. Houston: Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma -- There is still a chance the Texans trade for a running back -- maybe a Ladell Betts -- but if they don't, Peterson is the class of the running backs in the draft. If Houston trades for a runner or signs one in free agency, then Penn State tackle Levi Brown is a smart choice.

What would we ask for in return?

*I don't know if this was written before or after the Texans got Green.

hesscl34 · 03-05-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Green got what, $23M for 4 years?

Betts could have easily gotten over $30M.

Give some credit to this front office for locking up Betts with such a cheap deal.

Let us not forget how many times he fumbled - 5 times, in 6 weeks!!!! He's not worth 30mil.

That Guy · 03-05-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajmahal33

Im worried that this year's inflated market is goin to cost us Cooley next year. As loyal as the guy seems, he's gotta know that if he doesn't re-sign during the season, he will either be franchised or hit the open market, but either way he will make bank. Does anyone know how they will calculate cooley's franchise tag #? Do they average the salaries of the top paid TE's or FB's or the limited amount of H-backs in the league and who gets to decide what position he actually plays? I think the skins would get a deal with they counted him as a FB or H-back.

franchise tagged TEs make 4.5mill this year.
franchises FBs and H-backs count as RBs and would make 7mill this year.

Longtimefan · 03-05-2007, 11:38 AM

For some players it's all about the money, and for others, that is not always the most important thing. Betts knew he could have gotten more on the open market, but he chose to stay. Smoot probably could have gotten more had he chose to wait, he chose to come here. Maybe that says something for the Redskin tradition.

RobH4413 · 03-05-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Green got what, $23M for 4 years?

Betts could have easily gotten over $30M.

Give some credit to this front office for locking up Betts with such a cheap deal.

Without a doubt. I was really suprised when we locked him up.

djnemo65 · 03-05-2007, 06:16 PM

I'm not convinced that this is as much about Betts' loyalty as it is his agent screwing up (why would you not at least test the waters, even if you were going to resign with the Skins) but you have to commend our front office for getting this one done.

I wonder how Chief Chucking My Spear feels about this one?

CrazyCanuck · 03-05-2007, 08:10 PM

Betts is definitely looking like the steal of this FA season, and Dockery the anti-steal.

Kudos to the front office. Even the Fletcher and Smoot deals look great in this market.

RMSkins · 03-05-2007, 08:27 PM

Well all I can say is thank god Betts is a "Core Redskin" and signed the deal with us, instead of hitting FA.

Bbaker24 · 03-05-2007, 08:49 PM

yeah you have to give him his props

Crat92 · 03-05-2007, 09:09 PM

This may sound crazy, BUT................. I wish we could trade him, get something good in return and resign TJ. Man I wish we could keep TJ. Doin a lot of wishin huh?

MTK · 03-05-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

I wonder how Chief Chucking My Spear feels about this one?

He's waiting for Brian Mitchell to comment.

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 03-05-2007, 10:33 PM

i think it was a great move one of the very few this team has done lately. Too bad they didnt think about getting dock sign before he hit FA. Maybe they could have paid dock if they didnt waste 10 on AA or 10 on carter or 10 on randle el or 10 on the great lloyd. Matty you just kill me lol.

03-05-2007, 10:56 AM	#17
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Re: What would Betts get on the open market today? At minimum, Betts could have gotten Lamont Jordan money on the open market, which I believe was around $30M, with close to $10M up front. I'd love to see our FO hold back enough cap to sign more core guys to extensions during the season. It was great that they got Sellers deal done before he could hit the market next offseason. The FO must do the same for Cooley, because he will command a nice sum next offseason.

03-05-2007, 10:57 AM	#18
Rajmahal33 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 478	Re: What would Betts get on the open market today? Im worried that this year's inflated market is goin to cost us Cooley next year. As loyal as the guy seems, he's gotta know that if he doesn't re-sign during the season, he will either be franchised or hit the open market, but either way he will make bank. Does anyone know how they will calculate cooley's franchise tag #? Do they average the salaries of the top paid TE's or FB's or the limited amount of H-backs in the league and who gets to decide what position he actually plays? I think the skins would get a deal with they counted him as a FB or H-back. __________________ McNasty FTW!

03-05-2007, 11:38 AM	#22
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: What would Betts get on the open market today? For some players it's all about the money, and for others, that is not always the most important thing. Betts knew he could have gotten more on the open market, but he chose to stay. Smoot probably could have gotten more had he chose to wait, he chose to come here. Maybe that says something for the Redskin tradition. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

03-05-2007, 06:16 PM	#24
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: What would Betts get on the open market today? I'm not convinced that this is as much about Betts' loyalty as it is his agent screwing up (why would you not at least test the waters, even if you were going to resign with the Skins) but you have to commend our front office for getting this one done. I wonder how Chief Chucking My Spear feels about this one?

03-05-2007, 08:10 PM	#25
CrazyCanuck Serenity Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,008	Re: What would Betts get on the open market today? Betts is definitely looking like the steal of this FA season, and Dockery the anti-steal. Kudos to the front office. Even the Fletcher and Smoot deals look great in this market.

03-05-2007, 08:27 PM	#26
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 37 Posts: 1,066	Re: What would Betts get on the open market today? Well all I can say is thank god Betts is a "Core Redskin" and signed the deal with us, instead of hitting FA.

03-05-2007, 08:49 PM	#27
Bbaker24 Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 38	Re: What would Betts get on the open market today? yeah you have to give him his props

03-05-2007, 09:09 PM	#28
Crat92 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville,TN Age: 51 Posts: 474	Re: What would Betts get on the open market today? This may sound crazy, BUT................. I wish we could trade him, get something good in return and resign TJ. Man I wish we could keep TJ. Doin a lot of wishin huh? __________________ BEWARE THE MIDDLE............LaRON LANDRY IS LURKING!

03-05-2007, 10:33 PM	#30
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 58 Posts: 890	Re: What would Betts get on the open market today? i think it was a great move one of the very few this team has done lately. Too bad they didnt think about getting dock sign before he hit FA. Maybe they could have paid dock if they didnt waste 10 on AA or 10 on carter or 10 on randle el or 10 on the great lloyd. Matty you just kill me lol.

What would Betts get on the open market today?

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