djnemo65
03-05-2007, 09:16 AM
I was thinking about this...although our deal with Betts kind of seemed like a steal at the time, how unbelievable does it seem now? He probably would have been one of the top three free agent running back prospects. It's possible he could have landed 12-15 million in guarantees or more.
What do you guys think Betts would be commanding right now if teams were bidding on him (and how mad must he be at his agent)?
Schneed10
03-05-2007, 09:26 AM
I think he'd get at least a $10 million signing bonus.
RedskinPete
03-05-2007, 09:38 AM
Well the FO gets a lot of shit for the bad moves but just think what would have been said if Betts and Dockery walked after big contracts!!! Its funny how low on the radar the Betts deal was last fall!!!
That's why it amazed me that we were able to re-sign him. Just look at what Dockery got, there's your answer. Betts would have probably doubled his money at least and got a starting job.
That Guy
03-05-2007, 10:44 AM
portis told betts that leaving isn't a good idea, since the grass isn't always greener... it was a great deal for the skins at the time, and now seeing ahman green... betts' agent dun f'd up.
Green got what, $23M for 4 years?
Betts could have easily gotten over $30M.
Give some credit to this front office for locking up Betts with such a cheap deal.
RedskinPete
03-05-2007, 10:48 AM
portis told betts that leaving isn't a good idea, since the grass isn't always greener... it was a great deal for the skins at the time, and now seeing ahman green... betts' agent dun f'd up. Yes and no. Did Kris Dielman make a bad deal leaving 10+million on the table in Seattle to stay in SD? Sometime it's better to stay home for less and know the team. It really up to the player!
Is Betts looking for a building to jump off this morning, or putting a bullet in his agent? WTF is up with that?
That Guy
03-05-2007, 10:58 AM
Yes and no. Did Kris Dielman make a bad deal leaving 10+million on the table in Seattle to stay in SD? Sometime it's better to stay home for less and know the team. It really up to the player!
yeah, but dielman would have NEVER gotten even 39$mill last year.
I agree that a lot of times money isn't the most important factor, but in the NFL it's rare to take SOO much less money without even testing the market. I really think portis helped influence betts on this one from the interviews i heard... yay portis - our future GM (taylor, moss, helped on betts - anyone else he was bugging JG about?).
In other words, Betts is over at Portis' house kickin' his ass all over the yard?