Taylor Signed

The latest word is that the Browns expect Winslow to be a hold-out. The Poston brothers are trying to get Eli Manning type money.


You've got to be kidding me! What a dick.

I read dont expect to see him until september, perhaps late september. They are trying to get big money for him that unrealistic for the number six pick. I cant beleive his dad wanted him to have those agents.

There's a Taylor article on CNNSI:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/football/nfl/07/27/bc.fbn.redskins.taylor.ap/index.html?cnn=yes

It details some of the terms of the deal:

"ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins agreed to a seven-year, $18 million deal with first-round draft pick Sean Taylor, The Associated Press has learned.

The amount of the contract was confirmed by a party involved in the negotiations, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been signed. The source said Taylor will receive a $7.2 million signing bonus, and that the total bonus money in the deal -- including option and roster bonuses -- exceeds $13 million.

The source also said the contract has escalators that can make the deal worth up to $40 million over six years, while the seventh year can be voided. The escalators are based on three areas -- playing time, on-field performance and Pro Bowl or All-Pro selections."

I did some quick calculations and I expect Taylor's contract to resemble something like this (in terms of total cap hits):

2004: $1,430
2005: $2,505
2006: $2,580
2007: $3,455
2008: $4,200
2009: $2,200
2010: $1,500

Canuck, thanks. That doesn't look bad at all. But will the "escalator" clauses drive it up? Looks like the contract could end up being more than doubled if he kicks butt.

I am really glad that he will be at camp on time. Way to go F.O!! A+

Canuck, thanks. That doesn't look bad at all. But will the "escalator" clauses drive it up? Looks like the contract could end up being more than doubled if he kicks butt.

Yeah any escalators will drive up the value of the contract. But I don't think we'll be complaining if Taylor makes the probowl or performs well enough to earn those escalators. All in all I think we gotta be happy with this contract.

yea it acutally looks like a great deal for both sides. Honestly, i beleive we got off really cheap here, theres not really any risk. usually top five picks want top dollar as if they were already the best player in the nfl. Taylor has a modest rookie contract but can earn top money if he is a top player. Im impressed with the way Vinny handled this instead of just throwing out the big money from the get go. I hope the skins start writing their free agent contract with more clauses and less upfront money. Of course its harder to get a guy that way.

Wow, it is amazing how quickly the posts have changed on this web site about Sean Taylor.
After painfully reading certain folks posts on this site say Sean Taylor might have been the wrong pick...that he might have a mental disease....that he is immature and dumb....that we should trade him to Miami for DE Ogunleye. I could not believe what I was reading.
Sean Taylor is the first top 10 pick to sign. He signed a very cap friendly contract. He has shown he is a team player by signing this below market, incentive laden deal.
Veterans like Chris (8 million dollar) $amules and Lavar (show me the money) Arrinton could stand to learn from rookie Sean Taylor on what it takes to give up to be on a championship team.

The latest word is that the Browns expect Winslow to be a hold-out. The Poston brothers are trying to get Eli Manning type money.

I know this is off topic but I heard the poston's r demanding a peyton manning type bonus for julian peterson and a deal that would make him the highest paid defensive player in the league. the guys talented but talk about an overinflated sense of selfworth.