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sportscurmudgeon · 03-30-2004, 08:56 AM

The Post says that the Bucs are "applying the finishing touches" to a deal that will bring Darrell Russell to Tampa next year on a one-year contract. The terms are reported to be a $25K signing bonus and a $660K salary for the year - and that is the league minimum for someone with Russell's tenure in the league.

Why is that interesting?

Here is a guy who is willing to work for the league minimum and to take a signing bonus that is a drop in the bucket. Yet, the Redskins decided to let him go without even talking to him about returning for next year. So ask yourself this: How big a pain in the butt must Russell have been in his 8 weeks here to be shown the door when he could have been had for minimum salary?

03-30-2004, 08:56 AM	#1
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Darrell Russell to the Bucs? The Post says that the Bucs are "applying the finishing touches" to a deal that will bring Darrell Russell to Tampa next year on a one-year contract. The terms are reported to be a $25K signing bonus and a $660K salary for the year - and that is the league minimum for someone with Russell's tenure in the league. Why is that interesting? Here is a guy who is willing to work for the league minimum and to take a signing bonus that is a drop in the bucket. Yet, the Redskins decided to let him go without even talking to him about returning for next year. So ask yourself this: How big a pain in the butt must Russell have been in his 8 weeks here to be shown the door when he could have been had for minimum salary? __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...