Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011

NFL.com news: Chargers LB Cooper believes time in San Diego is over (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ea1a84/article/chargers-lb-cooper-believes-time-in-san-diego-is-over?module=HP_headlines)

Think we should try go after him?

NFL.com news: Chargers LB Cooper believes time in San Diego is over (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ea1a84/article/chargers-lb-cooper-believes-time-in-san-diego-is-over?module=HP_headlines)

Think we should try go after him?

he s too small for th 3-4 thats why SD is getting rid of him

And the fact that he's not any good is also a reason

Loyal readers of TheWarpath may remember when I said this a few years ago

http://www.thewarpath.net/282232-post20.html

I wish I knew what was going on with the Dockery negotiations. I have heard however, from a pretty reliable source, that Dock’s agent’s initial proposal to the Redskins was a $17 million signing bonus. Yes, $17 million.

Now clearly (I think) this was just a starting point for further bargaining. But it gives you an idea of Dock and his agent’s (Todd France) ultimate asking price based on their starting point.

And it turned out he signed a deal with Buffalo that got included an $18 million signing bonus.

So...same source is telling me Los is asking for a $24 million signing bonus...and he's got the same agent as Dockery.

Now, could this source be wrong? Of course, but his track record tells me it's not quite so likely

What do you all think. $24 million? Worth it?

Loyal readers of TheWarpath may remember when I said this a few years ago

http://www.thewarpath.net/282232-post20.html



And it turned out he signed a deal with Buffalo that got included an $18 million signing bonus.

So...same source is telling me Los is asking for a $24 million signing bonus...and he's got the same agent as Dockery.

Now, could this source be wrong? Of course, but his track record tells me it's not quite so likely

What do you all think. $24 million? Worth it?

If the whole contract was 6 years $24 million then sure give him the $24 million bonus :D

Still based on the percentage of the signing bonus compared to the full contract value that Dockery received we'd be looking at a $65 million contract for Los. Might as well go after Nnadmi if you're willing to spend that type of money on a guy that can't catch.

Math: Dockery Contract - $18 million Bonus/$49 million contract. $18/$49 = .367. Signing bonus is 36.7% of total contract

Rogers asking price = $24 million signing bonus. 24/.367 = $65 million.

Reality paints a really dim picture for the immediate future of this team but, we're not looking at a desperation move to re-sign Rogers. It's more likely he will get his money somewhere else just like Dockery did.

Loyal readers of TheWarpath may remember when I said this a few years ago

http://www.thewarpath.net/282232-post20.html



And it turned out he signed a deal with Buffalo that got included an $18 million signing bonus.

So...same source is telling me Los is asking for a $24 million signing bonus...and he's got the same agent as Dockery.

Now, could this source be wrong? Of course, but his track record tells me it's not quite so likely

What do you all think. $24 million? Worth it?

that's a lot of bread

I guess it depends what other options we end up having

Loyal readers of TheWarpath may remember when I said this a few years ago

http://www.thewarpath.net/282232-post20.html



And it turned out he signed a deal with Buffalo that got included an $18 million signing bonus.

So...same source is telling me Los is asking for a $24 million signing bonus...and he's got the same agent as Dockery.

Now, could this source be wrong? Of course, but his track record tells me it's not quite so likely

What do you all think. $24 million? Worth it?


It really doesnt surprise me. I think I would have said 20 mil guarenteed would do the trick for Los before, so 24 is still high. We got a lot room with all the cap space (I know its no cap NOW) we have created cutting people clearly not worth their contract. Its much easier to make an arguement for keeping Los than others on this team. If he is asking that much and looking at player value, you gotta think the CB from Oakland wouldnt be too far from 24 mil and a better player. Or I bet if you gave 20 mil guarrentte to Ike Taylor in Pittsburg he come play for us. So I think its high, kinda surprised with all the uncertainty Los wouldnt come off that number.

How can someone that plays with oven mitts on both hands ask for that much money?

Sorry but Los isn't worth that much