Kearse may be an expensive risk

Defensewins · 02-25-2004, 06:49 PM

This is what was said in todays Washington Post article:
"Still, teams must be wary. He has battled foot and ankle injuries and has only 11 1/2 sacks over the past two seasons, and Reese acknowledged that the Titans and any other team interested in Kearse must take his health into account. Kearse fractured a bone in his left foot in 2002 and underwent two surgeries, including a bone graft. He severely sprained an ankle last season, but had 9 1/2 sacks and Rosenhaus has declared his client completely healthy now. Rosenhaus sought a signing bonus of around $20 million from the Titans for the three-time Pro Bowl selection."
$20M signing bonus....is he nuts? He sounds worse than Champ Bailey and Champ is at least healthy!.

BrunellFan · 02-25-2004, 07:06 PM

Kearse is still a beast at the DE position. We took a similar chance with Gardener two years ago and we all know how that ended up. However, I will note that it was a significantly cheaper risk...

Its either him or Warren Sapp I think. Their names are too big for Snyder to pass up. Plus, Gibbs himself is quoted that they already have a plan of which players to get this offseason, and that it will be similar to last year's rapid offseason movement.

Hopefully we can keep our remaining 2 picks.

johnnyredskin63 · 02-25-2004, 07:07 PM

kearse is crazy for asking for 20 mill,i can't see many defensive players getting that ever.i think grant winstrom or chris hovan are better than the freak is.winstrom is an ufa,think the skins will talk to him?

cpayne5 · 02-25-2004, 07:20 PM

Kearse's number will come down. That is unless Danny gives it to him!

Gmanc711 · 02-25-2004, 07:22 PM

20 Million a year?!?! If he wants that he is insane

Daseal · 02-25-2004, 07:26 PM

No, 20 mil signing bonus, gmac. The only money guaranteed in a contract. If he's that expensive, let someone else get him. I don't think we need stars on our D line. Just guys that can stuff the run and collapse the pocket faster than 10 seconds!

We need a decent rush, not the best front 4 in football.

I also wouldn't be suprised to see Kearse take a cap hit in order to play for Williams again. I think he wants a ring more than cash.

cpayne5 · 02-25-2004, 07:29 PM

It would be ok if he wanted a $20million bonus, but then accepted the minimum in salary over an extended period of time. That, even though it's a huge bonus, may be doable. Kearse prolly won't go for that scenario though.

02-25-2004, 06:49 PM	#1
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,739	Kearse may be an expensive risk This is what was said in todays Washington Post article: "Still, teams must be wary. He has battled foot and ankle injuries and has only 11 1/2 sacks over the past two seasons, and Reese acknowledged that the Titans and any other team interested in Kearse must take his health into account. Kearse fractured a bone in his left foot in 2002 and underwent two surgeries, including a bone graft. He severely sprained an ankle last season, but had 9 1/2 sacks and Rosenhaus has declared his client completely healthy now. Rosenhaus sought a signing bonus of around $20 million from the Titans for the three-time Pro Bowl selection." $20M signing bonus....is he nuts? He sounds worse than Champ Bailey and Champ is at least healthy!.

02-25-2004, 07:07 PM	#3
johnnyredskin63 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 203	kearse is crazy for asking for 20 mill,i can't see many defensive players getting that ever.i think grant winstrom or chris hovan are better than the freak is.winstrom is an ufa,think the skins will talk to him? __________________ it's me,bigredskinfan63 bigledzepfan63 "the sea was red and the sky was grey,wondered how tommorow could ever follow today HAIL TO THE REDSKINS always remember ladies and germs-THE COWBOYS SUCK

02-25-2004, 07:20 PM	#4
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Kearse's number will come down. That is unless Danny gives it to him! __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

02-25-2004, 07:22 PM	#5
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 38 Posts: 7,506	20 Million a year?!?! If he wants that he is insane __________________ #21

02-25-2004, 07:29 PM	#7
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	It would be ok if he wanted a $20million bonus, but then accepted the minimum in salary over an extended period of time. That, even though it's a huge bonus, may be doable. Kearse prolly won't go for that scenario though. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

02-25-2004, 07:06 PM	#2
BrunellFan Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 334	Kearse is still a beast at the DE position. We took a similar chance with Gardener two years ago and we all know how that ended up. However, I will note that it was a significantly cheaper risk... Its either him or Warren Sapp I think. Their names are too big for Snyder to pass up. Plus, Gibbs himself is quoted that they already have a plan of which players to get this offseason, and that it will be similar to last year's rapid offseason movement. Hopefully we can keep our remaining 2 picks.

02-25-2004, 07:26 PM	#6
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	No, 20 mil signing bonus, gmac. The only money guaranteed in a contract. If he's that expensive, let someone else get him. I don't think we need stars on our D line. Just guys that can stuff the run and collapse the pocket faster than 10 seconds! We need a decent rush, not the best front 4 in football. I also wouldn't be suprised to see Kearse take a cap hit in order to play for Williams again. I think he wants a ring more than cash.

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