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Bolts might let Brees test market
posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
The Chargers' decision to keep quarterback A.J. Feeley, whom they signed to a two-year, $2 million contract, could mean the team won't place the franchise or transition tag on injured quarterback Drew Brees.
After the season, the Chargers informed Brees they wanted to sign him to a long-term contract. They recently made an offer and are waiting to receive a counter offer. Brees, the Chargers' franchise player last season, is a free agent beginning March 3.
The Chargers have until next Thursday to franchise or transition Brees. Because of Brees' shoulder surgery, the Chargers probably won't franchise him because the contract would be guaranteed and he would sign it immediately. The transition tag is less expensive. To franchise Brees, it would cost the Chargers $9.6 million. To transition him, it would cost $8.3 million. The recovery time for Brees is expected to be four months. It's possible the Chargers will let him hit free agency if he doesn't accept a long-term contract. Letting him go would give Philip Rivers the starting job and make Feeley the backup.
So what are our chances of landing him, with Baltimore locked in on Collins if he does indeed seek to reunite with old coach, who are other suitors?
posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
The Chargers' decision to keep quarterback A.J. Feeley, whom they signed to a two-year, $2 million contract, could mean the team won't place the franchise or transition tag on injured quarterback Drew Brees.
After the season, the Chargers informed Brees they wanted to sign him to a long-term contract. They recently made an offer and are waiting to receive a counter offer. Brees, the Chargers' franchise player last season, is a free agent beginning March 3.
The Chargers have until next Thursday to franchise or transition Brees. Because of Brees' shoulder surgery, the Chargers probably won't franchise him because the contract would be guaranteed and he would sign it immediately. The transition tag is less expensive. To franchise Brees, it would cost the Chargers $9.6 million. To transition him, it would cost $8.3 million. The recovery time for Brees is expected to be four months. It's possible the Chargers will let him hit free agency if he doesn't accept a long-term contract. Letting him go would give Philip Rivers the starting job and make Feeley the backup.
So what are our chances of landing him, with Baltimore locked in on Collins if he does indeed seek to reunite with old coach, who are other suitors?