How much of an increase did he receive? Isn't the vet min around $800'000? I'm glade he is back but I feel sorry that he could not even find a team that had an interest in him. I guess he must have to have mixed emotions about the deal.
I believe he made $680,000 last season
skinsfan_nn
03-07-2008, 09:20 PM
How much of an increase did he receive? Isn't the vet min around $800'000? I'm glade he is back but I feel sorry that he could not even find a team that had an interest in him. I guess he must have to have mixed emotions about the deal.
Not sure about the exact dollar amount increase, not much. And no where near what he was looking for in the FA market.
I would have to think with no interest in him elsewhere, he is probably relieved to still have a good gig with the Skins, with a reasonable contract.
I'm glad he kind of came back to earth a bit, great KR specialist, special teamer. I'm glad they came to terms. Good move on both sides.
WillH
03-07-2008, 09:33 PM
Awesome, I was hoping theyd do this, great move!
That Guy
03-07-2008, 09:45 PM
good value too. good move.
Schneed10
03-07-2008, 10:20 PM
A top of the line special teams player, a solid and consistent kick returner, a great locker room influence, and a guy who ensures we adequately go 3-deep at RB.
I'm glad we got this done, and he got a chunk of change out of it. Nice.
NYCskinfan82
03-07-2008, 10:24 PM
WELCOME BACK, oh that's right you never left, good move by the SKINS
skinsfan69
03-07-2008, 10:27 PM
Good job Vinny. Now just don't go chasing selfish cancer's like D. Hall.
rypper11
03-07-2008, 10:28 PM
great move. Gotta wonder if he got any interest at all from others or just no interest in a bigger contract.
SKINSnCANES
03-07-2008, 10:40 PM
It wasnt too long ago that we were cutting our returners and signing guys for 30 million to return balls...3 million as a returner is much better. The draft is a great place to get returners, but we know what we get with rock, and hes plays with a lot of heart
skinsfan_nn
03-07-2008, 10:43 PM
great move. Gotta wonder if he got any interest at all from others or just no interest in a bigger contract.
This quote is from Rock yesterday March 6, in his interview on Redskin.com, sounded to me at the time when I read the article he was getting anxious to get something done. I'm real glad it worked out. Rock has turned into a solid ball player and team leader. It would be nice to see him finish his career hopefully as a Redskin.
Cartwright Plays 'Waiting Game' (http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34752)
"I think Drew has talked to a couple teams, but no one has really [offered] anything, so for now we're waiting to see what happens," Cartwright said. "I know the market is really slow right now. We're just going to play it by ear and see what happens."
Asked if he enjoyed the free agency process, Cartwright admitted that it was "a little frustrating" to have to watch and wait.
"I would have hoped something would have happened by now, but it hasn't," he said. "It's part of the business. I'm sure something will happen, hopefully soon.
"The big-name [free agents] go high, so you just sit back and play the waiting game."
Cartwright reiterated that he would like to stay with the Redskins.
"I would love to finish my career as a Washington Redskin, but ultimately that's not up to me," he said. "I love the organization, I love the fans and I would love to be here."