Greg Jerman-starting right tackle

[ZOD]

Here is the wake up call.


Q.

re: your article on Todd Wade, what about John Tait, Chad Clifton, and Orlando Brown? Those seem like "gettable" O linemen -- is there something I don't know?
Chad, Torrington, WY 2/21/04


A.

Brown is going to re-sign. Tait is too expensive and Clifton was offered a $10 million signing bonus already.
Jason Cole 3/01/04

 

[ZOD]

Q.

J.C. what do you say about this? Wade should be teams #1 priority. $5 Mil per year is not a lot to ask for a proven Tackle. Solidify the RT Guard and Center spots with the young guys there (or go after D Woody if the price is right and if they aren't ready).

A.

Based on what is out there, you're probably right about re-signing Todd Wade. Woody is also a good candidate at guard. Him or Villarial.
Jason Cole 3/01/04

 

[ZOD]

"The team is hoping Wade, who has asked for a five-year, $25 million contract, including a $10 million signing bonus, will give them a chance to match any offer he receives."


http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/football/8092438.htm


:shakeno:

 

[ZOD]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1749487

Chad Clifton 6 years 32.4 million dollars that includes an 11 million dollar signing bonus.

Greg :eek: Jerman :shakeno:

 

[Snickersbps]

now todd wade was asking for about $500,000 less per year, and $1 mil less of a signing bonus

these two are NO WHERE NEAR equal when comparing talent and ability

 

[ZOD]

Your math needs work.

 

[BuffBillsMan90]

You forgot to take the derivative

 

[Snickersbps]

how so?

wade wanted $25 mil for 5 years ~ $5 mil per year, making a 6 year contract $30 mil(approx.)

Clifton got $32.4 for 6 years ~ $5.4 mil per year

Wade wanted $10 mil signing bonus, Clifton got $11 mil


where was my math wrong?

 

[BuffBillsMan90]

Oh..........you didn't integrate from pi to pi/2

 

[Snickersbps]

ohhhhh...now i got ya

:confused:

 

[Snickersbps]

not being a jack@ss or anything, im actually curious if my math was off now...my logic makes sense, right? tell me it makes sense!!

 

[phunwin]

Your math is right. Relax. :)

 

[phunwin]

According to today's news, Wade sounds like he's going to walk. To be fair, a lot of guys act negative for the sake of posturing, so I wouldn't buy it just yet. But, if Wade does walk, we could be in real trouble. This is a VERY thin market for RTs.

 

[Shula Fan]

Very thin at RT. Wade should be staying. Maybe Spielman can do something.

 

[Muck]

Originally posted by ZOD
Chad Clifton 6 years 32.4 million dollars that includes an 11 million dollar signing bonus.

But Clifton plays left tackle. And he is a better player overall.....even after breaking his pelvis.