Ladell Betts contract extension

For the record I think this a good deal for us. I think he could have gotten more if he waited to hit the open market. But it seems like he left some money on the table in order to stay a Redskin, and that's a refreshing change.

"Most importantly, he wanted to stay with the Redskins and head coach Joe Gibbs. He's comfortable working with Clinton Portis and being part of a one-two running punch. The 5-10, 222-pound back is in his fifth season with the team. He was a second-round choice in 2002."

i know this is not what anyone wants to hear but i think this is the beginning of another overhaul. dont get mad but portis out for picks or a trade for byron leftwich and campbell sits..... i hope not but i feel it coming

That would be absurdly, profoundly stupid, and I just can't imagine that happening. JC hasn't played poorly, why would this happen?

oh god, not this again

As long as we see Clinton on 3rd downs next year, I'm satified.

Here's a rough estimate of how Betts' contract will play out based on the ESPN article:

(thousands) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Salary $585 $585 $1000 $1500 $2000
Sign Bon $700 $700 $700 $700 $700
Rost Bon $0 $2000 $0 $0 $0

Cap Hit $1285 $3285 $1700 $2200 $2700

Total $11.17M

i doubt we could have gotten as good a backup as betts for that price. great deal, and yes the fact that he took a pay cut to stay a skin...that means everything. awesome deal for a deserving guy who wants to be a skin

worth the money. he's getting paid like an high-level backup. i bet other GMs would LOVE betts for that price.

happy happy.

Congrats Betts. He got a 5 year $10 million contract. Where is TJ Duckett's extension???

Where is TJ Duckett's extension???

He'll get it... with another team.

Big thumbs up on this deal for me.

He deserves it. Nice job Ladell!

Very impressed if this is the deal. A contract that makes sense and while I'm not a huge Betts fan he is certainly worth this money.